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Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Covid live: US, UK, France, Portugal and Greece all break new daily cases records

US reports 512,553 cases; UK reports 129,000; France reports 179,807; Portugal 17,172; and Greece 21,657 ...


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King, Crown Prince condole GREEK president on death of former prez

King, Crown Prince condole GREEK president on death of former prez. RIYADH — The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of ...


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Drachmas Hidden in Mattresses in Greece Are Worth 500 Million Euros

Almost 500 million euros have been taken out of the Greek economy by suspicious Greeks who hid their old drachmas in their mattresses instead of converting them into euros twenty years ago, according to a report from Bloomberg. Naturally, at the time of the currency changeover, all Greeks were urged to exchange their drachmas for […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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China Slams Elon Musk Over Starlink Satellites

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk came under fire after China stated that its space station nearly collided with his Starlink satellites on two occasions. There were two “close encounters” with the satellites this year, according to China. The satellites are part of Musk’s Starlink Internet Services project which aims to bring internet access to […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Fauci Says US Should Consider Vaccine Mandate for Domestic Flights

The US should consider instituting a vaccine mandate for domestic travelers, Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Monday. The country’s top infectious disease expert told reporters that the nation should consider implementing such a mandate for domestic air travel, as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus spikes around the country. His surprise remarks harkened back to […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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History of the Major Ancient Greek Colonies

The first ancient Greek colonies were established as early as the 8th century BC, while wide colonization continued through the 5th Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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“32ο Greek Economic Summit: Επαναπροσδιορίζοντας την ανάπτυξη για ένα μέλλον βιώσιμο και συμπεριληπτικό”

Με την παρουσία του Πρωθυπουργού, Κυριάκου Μητσοτάκη, στην συζήτηση στρογγυλής τραπέζης, την Δευτέρα 10 Ιανουαρίου, θα ολοκληρωθούν οι εργασίες του Greek Economic Summit-GES2021, το οποίο διοργανώθηκε για 32η συνεχή χρονιά, από το Ελληνο-Αμερικανικό Εμπορικό Επιμελητήριο, σε συνεργασία με το Χρηματιστήριο Αθηνών και την στρατηγική υποστήριξη του Εμπορικού Επιμελητηρίου των ΗΠΑ και του Atlantic Council. Το […] The post “32ο Greek Economic Summit: Επαναπροσδιορίζοντας την ανάπτυξη για ένα μέλλον βιώσιμο και συμπεριληπτικό” appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Luxury condo project along Perth Amboy waterfront resumes after COVID pause

Demetrios GREEK Orthodox Church. Rendering of the Saint Demetrios Housing for Active Adults in Perth Amboy which is scheduled to. About 175 people ...


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Live updates: Turkey tops 30,000 daily COVID-19 cases

GREEK authorities are blaming the rapid spread of the omicron variant for a record level of infections and have announced new restrictions that ...


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Greek-American Experience

Athanasios Papadopoulos came to America and this picture is the one from his Greek passport. Settled in Connecticut, he worked, started a family, became an American.


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Covid live: France, Portugal and Greece report record high daily cases; Denmark has highest infection rate in world

France reports 179,807 new cases; Portugal records 17,172 cases; Greece reports 21,657; Denmark infection rate at 1,612 cases per 100,000 people ...


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Ancient Synagogue Revealed In Turkish Resort Town

Among the remains was a plaque portraying a menorah motif and an inscription in Hebrew and GREEK - Click the link for more details.


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The GREEK flags in Brussels for the death of Kar. Papules ATHENS 9,84

"The GREEK flag is flown at the Embassy of Greece in Belgium, as a sign of mourning for the ouster of the former President of the Republic Karolos ...


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Celebrating Christmas in Bethlehem

In first trip outside of Gaza Strip in two decades, GREEK Orthodox Milad Ayyad visits birthplace of Jesus Christ for first time, ...


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Krisanthi Kiriaji hits the century mark in style

She then began singing GREEK songs as members of her family came into the lobby of the Derry Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare to greet her ...


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Diamando Proimos Obituary (1923

Constantine & Helen GREEK Orthodox Cathedral. She will be greatly missed. Diamando is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Panagiotis Proimos ...


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Unfinished Roman-era statue found in old Macedonian capital Veria

… ancient Veria in northern Greece, Greek media reported citing Greece's Culture Ministry … similarities to statues of the Greek gods Apollo and Hermes. It … preach to the Jews and Greeks living there. A statue of …


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Greece Donates More than 700,000 Covid Vaccines to Indonesia

Greece revealed on Tuesday that it had donated 703,200 vaccines to Indonesia, contributing to the battle against Covid on a global level. “Greece actively contributes to the fight against the COVID19 pandemic on the global level. Greece offered its support to the people and the government of Indonesia and donated a total of 703,200 vaccines […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Coronavirus Cases Skyrocket to a Record 21,657 in Greece

Greece recorded a staggering total of 21,657 cases of the coronavirus on Tuesday, 12,373 more than the 9,284 recorded on Monday. This is the highest number of cases ever recorded in the country in a 24-hour period since the start of the pandemic. The previous record for the highest number of coronavirus cases recorded in […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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AHEPA/Community Activist John Hallas Passed Away

John Hallas, an active member of the Greek Orthodox Kimisis Church Poughkeepsie and The Order of Ahepa – Poughkeepsie Chapter #158 community recently passed on December 24th. He was born on the island of Andros, Greece. The late Ahepa member was active in the hospitality industry from the 1970’s in Poughkeepsie, New York. He was a family man devoted […] The post AHEPA/Community Activist John Hallas Passed Away appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Preston restaurant Greekouzina serving authentic gyoza and kebabs that had to move ...

The GREEK restaurant outgrew its former unit in Marsh Lane and relocated to Friargate in Preston city centre.


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GREECE Hits 15000 Cases - Greek City Times

GREECE Hits 15000 cases. By. Gct. 16 seconds ago. Confirmed cases of COVID-19 are expected to hit a new record on Tuesday, topping 15000 the Greek ...


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Is GREECE really a 6, and Turkey a 7, in their 1-to-10 relations with Russia?

Peskov is an important figure when it comes to Russia-Turkish relations. His interview offers insight into the geopolitical significance of GREECE and ...


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Greece reports record daily high of COVID-19 cases

ATHENS — Greece reported a new daily record of 21,657 COVID-19 infections on Tuesday, more than double the level of the day before. “Omicron prevails, so we should be prepared and this should not ...


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The 6th Online Festival of the Greek National Opera is Now Streaming

The 6th Online Festival of the Greek National Opera, curated by Giorgos Koumendakis, premieres on GNO TV in the Christmas holiday season and takes children –and not only– on three unique journeys into ...


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Hoist Finance acquires major NPL portfolio in Greece

Hoist Finance has entered into an agreement with Alpha Bank to acquire a Greek portfolio of non-performing loans, compromising of unsecured consumer loans and a minor part small enterprise loans and ...


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Greece expands COVID-19 restrictions to contain surge in new cases

Greece on Monday announced further restrictions to contain the Omicron variant amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in the country. Health Minister Thanos Plevris said under new measures, masks will be ...


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Greece Wants to Boost Cultural Cooperation with Nigeria

Athens and Nigeria will soon sign memorandums of cooperation on various issues, including to work together to combat the illicit trafficking of cultural goods.


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‘Covid Free Gr Wallet’ App Can Now Store Greek ID Information

The Covid Free Gr Wallet app now offers users the opportunity to store identity information on their mobile phones and tablet devices.


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The charm of the Lyceum of GREEK Women for 2022

Design-construction:Maria Lioni. Information-Availability: Shop of the Lyceum of GREEK Women, 7A Demokritou Tel. 210.3611607, 210.3639704, 210.3628978.


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There's more to GREEK life than parties and hijinks

The social component of GREEK organizations is one reason people join. While in their undergraduate chapters, members develop lifelong friendships ...


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‘They beat us, the women with an iron rod’: Greek pushbacks continue

They beat us with an iron rod and left us at sea with our children, a migrant said, describing the violence by Greek elements upon being rescued by ...


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Kurdish family feared missing after boat capsized in GREEK waters

SULAIMANI, Kurdistan Region – A family from Sulaimani's Bazyan area is feared missing after the news of several boats sinking in GREEK made ...


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“Hellenism”: Hymn to the Greek Diaspora Released

A hymn to the Greek Diaspora titled “Hellenism” was released recently by the General Secretariat of Hellenes Abroad and Public Diplomacy. Renowned composer Evanthia Reboutsika wrote the music based on lyrics by Lina Nikolakopoulou. The hymn is a touching melody dedicated to all Hellenes that live abroad. The lyrics speak of the members of the […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Almost 500 Million Euros Worth of Drachmas Hidden in Mattresses in Greece

Almost 500 million euros have been taken out of the Greek economy by suspicious Greeks who hid their old drachmas in their mattresses instead of converting them into euros twenty years ago, according to a report from Bloomberg. Naturally, at the time of the currency changeover, all Greeks were urged to exchange their drachmas for […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Lufthansa to Launch Flight to Kalamata, Greece, from Munich in 2022

Lufthansa will launch a new route connecting the Greek destination of Kalamata with Munich in Germany as of May 2022.


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Belharra frigates contract expected in Parliament Jan. 2022, Defense Min. says

The agreement for the procurement of three French “Belharra” frigates is expected to be tabled in the Greek Parliament in January 2022, according to its timetable, National Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos said on Monday. The minister said the first six Rafale jets were also expected to be delivered to Greece the same month, possibly on […] The post Belharra frigates contract expected in Parliament Jan. 2022, Defense Min. says appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Athens, Belgrade mayors sign collaboration expansion agreement

Athens and Belgrade signed a memorandum to expand collaboration on Monday, as it also became known that the Greek capital will host the first B40 Balkan Cities Network conference, expected to take place in 2022 in Athens. Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis said Greece and Serbia share traditions, histories and have fought multiple times on the […] The post Athens, Belgrade mayors sign collaboration expansion agreement appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Greece tightens curb over record Covid surge

People across Greece are urged to observe the safety measures and to self-test before they interact with elderly family members during the holiday season. In Greece, 20 per cent of the new cases were ...


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Greek Ambassador to Pakistan pays farewell call to COAS at GHQ

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said Pakistan remains committed to cooperate with its international partners for ensuring regional peace in general and Afghanistan in particular. He ...


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Dionysos in Archaic Greece: An Understanding through Images

An interpretation of the god Dionysos as seen by Greek vase painters before the golden age of classical culture, which will help understand his wide popularity ...


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When GREEKS mark St. Basil's Day, food, family and friends are central

Stili Klikizos, president of the GREEK Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society at SS Constantine and Helen GREEK Orthodox Church in Wauwatosa, ...


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GREEK defense minister takes new jab at Russia

GREEK Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos took a fresh jab at Russia on Monday in reaction to comments by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov ...


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5 Best GREEK Food in Memphis, TN

Grecian Gourmet Taverna – unfussy restaurant preparing a menu of GREEK & Mediterranean favorites · Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe – comfy chain eatery ...


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Number of International Tourists to GREECE Almost Doubles in First Ten Months of This Year ...

In addition, BoG data also shows that the average expenditure per trip also marked a notable increase by 23.7 per cent, according to GREECE Travel ...


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Biden Signs Significant Defence Spending Bill Including The USA

Senator Bob Menendez and Senator Rubio and the US Congress had pushed the act through Congress last week and had named it “US-GREECE Defence ...


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7 royals who faced Covid-19 scandals – from Prince William’s secret diagnosis to King Willem- Alexander of the Netherlands’ rule-breaking Greek holiday

Amalia's family caused a stir after hosting her 18th birthday party with 21 guests, flouting the Netherlands' social gathering rules Queen Elizabeth's grandson, Peter Phillips, was accused of breaking ...


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Celebrate the New Year in Traditional Greek Style

Celebrations for the New Year are found throughout countless cultures around the world, and Greece is no different. There are many unique traditions to celebrate the New Year from the country. Firework Shows Fireworks are an essential part of New Year’s celebrations in many countries. The stunning displays of light and color are even more […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Viriginia Workers Find 19th Century Time Capsule at Robert E. Lee Statue

Workers at the former site of a Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond, Virginia, discovered a time capsule from the 19th century last week. Experts had long suspected that a time capsule was hidden somewhere in the site, but only now do they believe that they have finally found the storied artifact: “They found it! […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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U.S. Shortens Covid-19 Isolation Time Amidst Omicron Surge

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officially shortened the amount of time those who have tested positive with Covid-19 must isolate themselves. Federal health officials announced on Monday that their new recommendation is to isolate for five days instead of ten. The updated recommendation comes as the Omicron variant surges across the country, setting […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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