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Thursday, December 23, 2021
For 2nd Time This Week, a Deadly Crash of a Migrant Boat Off Greece
Ninety people were left stranded after Thursday’s accident. The crash came in a week that also saw scores of migrants die in wrecks off the coast of Libya.
Greece to borrow 12 bln euros in 2022, issue first green bond
Greece plans to tap bond markets next year to borrow 12 billion euros ($13.6 billion), including issuing its first green bond, its debt agency (PDMA) said on Thursday as it outlined its 2022 funding ...
Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Rehabilitation Proceedings in Greece (Updated)
In the GREEK law there are several types of proceedings addressing the inability of a merchant debtor (either a natural person or a legal entity) ...
From GREEK rowing at Harvard with a scholarship ATHENS 9,84
Apostolos Lykomitros, a member of the National Junior Rowing Team -6th in doubles at the 2021 World Junior Championships- before he even finished ...
Clara Vlahos Obituary (1931
She was a longtime member of the Holy Trinity GREEK Orthodox Church where she participated as a volunteer in many church events.
New government education initiative in Greece for migrants
… Patras and Crete, and with the UNICEF Office in Greece. The program … migrant and refugee children attending Greek schools. The aim is … society." ANOTHER DEATH IN GREEK WATERS, MORE MISSING Meanwhile, … rubber boats to the Greek islands which lie close …
Around 50 immigrants feared dead after boat sinks in GREEK waters
Tista' taqra bil- Malti. According to GREEK authorities, dozens of refugees are believed to be dead after a boat carrying around 50 people sank ...
SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator receives GREEK B2B license
The new rules provide for both B2C operating licenses and B2B online gambling solution provider licenses. "Obtaining a GREEK gaming license was the ...
Post six-day war footage of Egyptian Monastery made public
GREEK Psalms and Cantica, ca 1504. (photo credit: THE HOLY MONASTERY OF ST. CATHERINE AT MOUNT SINAI/VIA NATIONAL LIBRARY OF ISRAEL DIGITAL COLLECTION) ...
GREEK shippers have invested some $16 bln in fleet expansion this year
GREEK shipowners have spent an estimated $16 billion on new and used ships this year, per the Clarksons shipbrokers.
Turkish pilots to train in Rafale jets hoping to counter GREEK Air Force superiority
Turkish pilots are set to train with Qatar's French-made Rafale jets, the exact same jets Greece has acquired, hoping to counter the increase ...
Suspected ISIS Member Arrested in Greece
A 40-year-old Iraqi man who is suspected of being a member of the Islamist terrorist group ISIS was arrested in Athens, Greece on Thursday. The man was originally arrested on December 7 for a series of crimes, including creating false travel documents, facilitating the entry to and exit from the country, and possession of firearms. […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
US FDA Authorizes Use of Merck Anti-Covid Pill
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the Merck anti-covid coronavirus pill on Thursday, just one day after it OK’d the use of Pfizer’s pill for the treatment of the virus. Called molnupiravir, the pill had already been authorized for use in the United Kingdom several weeks ago in the fight against Covid-19. Developed by […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Athens Orphanage Under Investigation for Sexual Abuse of Young Boys
The Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Domna Michailidou said on Greek national television on Thursday that she has filed criminal complaints against an Athens orphanage for the sexual abuse of boys. At this time of year when the world partakes in family-oriented celebrations, Greeks have been shocked to learn of the alleged abuse […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
easyJet's latest sale includes £14.99 flights to Spain, Portugal and Greece
… .99 to Spain, Portugal and Greece easyJet has cheap flights including … Spain, Portugal and Greece ( Image: LightRocket via Getty Images … likes of Spain, Portugal and Greece. The budget airline has launched …
Stunning “Good Shepherd” Ring with Carved Gemstone Found off Israel
A stunning “Good Shepherd” ring that depicts a young Jesus holding a sheep — an iconic image of Christ– was just found when archaeologists explored two shipwrecks that sank off the ancient port of Cesarea, Israel. The announcement of the spectacular find was made on Thursday by the Israel Antiquities Authority, stated that the two […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Public Christmas celebrations banned in Greece to stem omicron
Greece's health minister announced on Thursday that public Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations would be banned and masks would be required in public spaces in an effort to address omicron.
ESM transfers to Greece 644 million euros, from income earned on SMP/ANFA holdings
The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) completed a transfer to Greece of 644.42 million euros on Wednesday. As ESM noted on Twitter, “This is the sixth transfer of amounts equivalent to the income earned on SMP/ANFA holdings, part of debt relief measures for Greece tied to policy commitments.” The Eurogroup had approved the disbursement on December […] The post ESM transfers to Greece 644 million euros, from income earned on SMP/ANFA holdings appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Greek Travel Agents Association Joins SUSTOUR EU-funded Project
The Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies has announced its participation in SUSTOUR, an EU-funded project that promotes sustainable development practices.
Greek Digital Ministry Invites Municipalities to Get Ready for ‘Smart Cities’ Program
The Ministry of Digital Governance is inviting 17 of Greece’s largest municipalities to submit their strategic plans to participate in the announced “Smart Cities” program.
COVID in Europe: Spain and Greece brings back masks as Catalan curfew approved
Here's a round-up of the COVID situation across Europe, where countries are tightening restrictions and trying to boost vaccinations amid a spike in cases.
BoG governor on monetary report outlook: More opportunities than risks for Greek economy
The Bank of Greece (BoG) submitted its Interim Report on Monetary Policy 2021 to the Parliament on Wednesday. BoG Governor Yannis Stournaras handed over the report to Greek Parliament President ...
ALE to deliver communications network architecture for EYDAP in Greece
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE) was selected by the Athens Water Supply and Sewerage Company (EYDAP) to upgrade its network and simplify the architecture. The platform, proposed by Athens-based ALE partner Cloud-U Telecoms, is based on the Alcatel-Lucent …
Spain, GREECE reintroduce mandatory mask wearing amid record COVID-19 surge
Mask wearing outdoors will be compulsory in Spain and GREECE to tackle the rise in coronavirus infections | Javier Soriano/AFP via Getty Images.
Covid Live Updates: European Nations Add Restrictions as Cases Surge
Greece will require masks in all outdoor and indoor public spaces, including gyms. The Chinese authorities lock down Xi’an, a city of 13 million. And China sets out elaborate precautions for February’s Winter Olympics.
Leadership 100 Conference commemorates the 100th anniversary of Greek Orthodox Archdiocese
Leadership 100 Conference will convene February 10-13, 2022, at The Ritz-Carlton Naples in Naples, Florida. Argyris Vassiliou Chairman, Leadership 100 announced that this year’s conference will be ...
Greece cancels Christmas events, brings back mask mandate
Christmas concerts and other events have been canceled in Greece under new restrictions announced Thursday that include a general mask mandate for outdoors and all public areas. Incoming travelers ...
Hoard of Looted Greek and Roman Artifacts Repatriated to Italy
Almost 200 looted Greek and Roman artifacts seized from a New York City museum were repatriated to Italy last week after an investigation.
Athens cautious as Greece prepares for another Christmas with COVID
Locals in Athens tell Euronews they are staying away from large crowds during the Christmas period. View on euronews ...
Gatekeeping GREECE: Allegations of Facebook Bias
In March last year, Twitter users in GREECE used the hashtag 'Boycott Greek Media' to protest the way mainstream media covered an incident of police ...
Stolen Sparta Warrior Helmet Recovered, Reinstalled
An iconic Spartan warrior helmet that had been stolen on Tuesday night from a monument in the historic city was recovered and reinstalled on Wednesday. The imposing helmet, symbolizing Sparta’s glorious past, had adorned the city until Tuesday when it disappeared. The mayor of the city, Petros Doukas, has promised a reward of 1,000 euros “to anyone […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greece Mandates Face Masks, Cancels Christmas Festivities
Greece announced new measures to stem the spread of Omicron and Delta variants of Covid on Thursday that include the mandatory use of face masks and the cancellation of Christmas and New Year festivities in open spaces. Since the omicron Covid variant first arrived in Greece, a total of 26 cases of the variant have been diagnosed […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greece bans public Christmas and New Year celebrations to curb Omicron
Greece has banned public Christmas and New Year’s Eve festivities and mandated mask-wearing in open spaces to help to curb the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant.The measures will be in effect ...
Former German Soldier Helps Restore Greek Monastery Destroyed by Nazis
A letter sent by a former German Soldier helped the restoration of the Agios Dionysios Monastery on Mount Olympus that was destroyed by Nazis ...
U.S. Sees New Bright Spot in Europe: Greece
American technology companies, gas exporters and military are expanding their activities in Greece, whose long-suffering economy is bouncing back from pandemic depths.
Greece Introduces New Covid-19 Measures for Holiday Season
Aiming to curb the spread of the Omicron variant in Greece, the government has announced new Covid-19 measures for the holiday season.
GREECE brings back face masks outdoors, cancels public festivities to stem infections ...
The Greek government announced on Thursday new measures ahead of Christmas and New Year's to prevent Covid infections and indicated that more ...
Greece makes face masks compulsory for festive season
Greece on Thursday said face masks would be compulsory both indoors and outside to limit the spread of the coronavirus during Christmas and New Year's gatherings.
Greece bans public Christmas festivities to curb Omicron spread
Greece has banned public Christmas and New Year’s Eve festivities and mandated mask-wearing in open spaces to help to curb the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant, its health minister said on ...
Greece Tightens Measures in a Bid to Control Spread of Covid-19
Greece is expanding the use of masks and rapid tests to control the spread of Covid-19 in anticipation that the omicron variant will prevail in the coming weeks.
Taxis Get Greek Health Workers To Where Jabs Needed
Last Updated: 23rd December, 2021 15:48 IST Taxis Get Greek Health Workers To Where Jabs Needed Public health authorities in Greece have stepped up a campaign to deliver coronavirus booster shots to ...
Passenger traffic in GREECE picks up 75% in November
Passenger traffic in GREECE increased by 344%, in addition to international arrivals, which surged by 524.7% in November compared to 2020.
Life Expectancy in the U.S. Fell Two Years During the Pandemic
A new report published by the Centers for Disease Control on Tuesday found that the Covid-19 pandemic has lowered Americans’ life expectancy by two years. According to the CDC, the average American person born in 2020 will live to be 77 years old, which is down 1.8 years from 2018. The report says that Covid-19 […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Grecian Delight/Kronos Foods Sells Distribution Business in the US
Grecian Delight/Kronos Foods, a leading provider of authentic Mediterranean Foods in the US, announced on Wednesday that it sold its distribution business for an undisclosed amount to Christ Panos Foods, a family-owned broadline foodservice distributor located in Itasca, Illinois. “This transaction marks an important step in the Grecian Delight/Kronos Foods strategic growth initiative. We are […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Italy Bans Fur Farming and Shuts Down All Mink Farms
The Italian Senate has voted to ban all fur farms and shut down mink farms on Wednesday. The Budget Committee of the Italian Senate decided in favor of shutting down every last one of the country’s 10 mink fur farms, as well as banning the fur farming of foxes and chinchillas. Animal rights group Humane […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Rockfire in contention to win Greek zinc deposit
Rockfire Resources plc (LON: ROCK), the gold and base metal exploration company, is pleased to announce that it has reached the "Preferred Tenderer" status in an open international tender. The tender ...
Norwegian Cruise Line to Bring 200,000 Passengers to Greece in 2022
Norwegian Cruise Line is expected to bring more than 200,000 passengers to Greece in 2022, according to an announcement by the Greek Tourism Ministry.
Vodafone Greece to proceed with 3G network shutdown from June 2022
Vodafone Greece said it will proceed with the gradual shutdown of its 3G network throughout the country, which is expected to be completed by the end of December 2022. The company's ultimate goal is ...