GREECE set a new daily record for COVID-19 infections on Tuesday, registering 50126 cases. There were also 61 deaths.
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Tuesday, January 4, 2022
GREECE Parliament Considers Bill to Ratify DTA, Protocol With Singapore
The Greek Parliament Dec. 30, 2021, accepted for consideration a bill to ratify the DTA and protocol with Singapore, signed May 30, 2019. [GREECE ...
1 million Greeks downloaded gov’t app for proof of vaccination, rapid tests, minister says
Over a million Greek citizens have downloaded the government’s Covid Free GR Wallet app, e-Governance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis said in a tweet on Tuesday. The app allows the download of a simplified format of the Greek police ID and official proof of vaccination or a negative rapid test, facilitating faster checking by stores, venues, and […] The post 1 million Greeks downloaded gov’t app for proof of vaccination, rapid tests, minister says appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Book Offers Behind the Scenes Look at Landmark Restaurants
The final section is entitled "It's GREEK to Me," which points out that several of Montgomery's most beloved and classic restaurants were founded ...
Judge Rejects GREEK Freak's Shot for Damages
... about a series of trademark lawsuits filed by NBA MVP and now NBA champion Giannis Antetokounmpo over the use of his nickname “GREEK Freak”.
Omicron Expert: “We’ll Have Our Normal Lives Back in Two Months”
The Omicron variant of the coronavirus will in effect wipe out all the other mutations of the virus and people across the world will “have our normal lives back in two months” according to Denmark’s chief epidemiologist. The much more transmissible mutation of the virus that has swept across the world for two years now […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greek Population Decreased by 39,933 in 2021
Population in Greece decreased by 39,933 in one year as the number of deaths was higher than the number of births, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Singer Songwriter Sarantos Embraces Greek Heritage On Latest Single Release
Now, Sarantos is following up those #1 singles with an ode to his Greek heritage. "A Spoonful of Greece" is his latest single and video: "Thought I'd throw something out into the world to make you ...
Saudi, Greek FMs Discuss Ways to Bolster Bilateral Ties
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks in Athens on Tuesday with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias. Discussions focused on bilateral relations and ways to bolster ...
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with GREEK Foreign Minister Dendias
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke today with GREEK Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias.
Greece to introduce full mobile version of digital ID, driving licenses
Greeks will soon be able to carry the downloaded full version of their digital IDs and mobile driver’s licenses in digital wallets on their mobile phones.
Saudi Arabia, GREECE discuss Iran, Middle East security
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, who is in GREECE on an official visit, held talks with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias in the ...
Greek Results
PAS Giannina 1, Ionikos Nikea FC 0 Asteras Tripolis vs. OFI Crete, 12:30 p.m. Atromitos Athinon vs. Volos NPS, 10:15 a.m. ppd PAS Lamia 1964 vs. AEK Athens, 10:15 a.m. PAOK vs. Panaitolikos Agrinio, ...
Daily cases hit high in Sweden, Greece, US
A record high number of daily new COVID-19 cases has been registered in Sweden, Greece and the United States.Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia were among those in the country to test ...
E-commerce value at 14 billion euros in 2021, survey says
The value of e-commerce activity totaled 14 billion euros in 2021, a survey by ELTRUN and the Association of Business and Retail Sales of Greece (H.R.B.A) said on Tuesday. The survey was conducted in December 2021 on a sample of 859 internet users and covered both products and services. More specifically, the market’s turnover reached […] The post E-commerce value at 14 billion euros in 2021, survey says appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Forest fires in 2021 burnt as much land as in all years from 2013 to 2020, meteo reports
The year 2021 was the worst on record between 2008 and 2020 – a total of 13 years – for the total amount of land burnt in Greece in one year, the National Observatory of Athens (NOA) meteo.gr service said on Tuesday. Based on data from the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS), there were […] The post Forest fires in 2021 burnt as much land as in all years from 2013 to 2020, meteo reports appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
DEPA-Gazprom deal a ‘bulwark for the protection of Greek households’, says Skrekas
The agreement reached between DEPA Commercial and Gazprom on the price for the supply of natural gas is a “bulwark for the protection of Greek households,” Environment and Energy Minister Kostas Skrekas said on Tuesday. He welcomed the agreement as “extremely important” for Greece. “Both the ministry and the government support and take initiatives to […] The post DEPA-Gazprom deal a ‘bulwark for the protection of Greek households’, says Skrekas appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Greek Standings
Atromitos Athinon vs. Volos NPS, 10:15 a.m. ppd PAS Lamia 1964 vs. AEK Athens, 10:15 a.m. PAOK vs. Panaitolikos Agrinio, 12:30 p.m. ppd Apollon Smyrnis vs. Olympiacos Piraeus, 12:30 p.m. Panathinaikos ...
GREEK schools to reopen Jan 10, with more Covid-19 testing
GREEK schools will reopen January 10, as planned, with increased Covid-19 testing, officials confirmed Tuesday.
Firing Up the Distant Past, With a Handmade Kiln
For research into ancient GREEK pottery methods, Anne Johnakin '23 built a Bronze Age-style kiln. (Photo by Eli Burakian '00). 1/04/2022.
Greece to Reopen Schools as Planned on Monday Amid Record Covid Cases
Greece will reopen schools as scheduled on Monday amid record coronavirus cases, the government has decided. Schools will reopen on Jan. 10 with stricter testing protocols as “nothing can replace live ...
GREECE sets new daily Covid-19 case record
GREECE set a new daily record for Covid-19 infections, registering 50126 cases, health agency data showed on Tuesday as a fourth wave of the virus ...
Malliotis Center Honors Greek-American Immigrant Philanthropist
The Maliotis Cultural Center at the Hellenic College of the Holy Cross in Brookline, Massachusetts is a touchstone for the Greek-American community in New England. The cultural center at Holy Cross which is named after Greek immigrant Costas Maliotis is a tribute to all he accomplished after coming to the United States as a young […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Record 50,126 Coronavirus Cases in Greece Tuesday
A new coronavirus record was set in Greece on Tuesday, with the country’s health authorities announcing 50,126 new cases across the country. The number is 13,880 cases more than the 36,246 cases recorded on Monday. This is the highest number of cases ever recorded in the country in a 24-hour period since the start of […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Asian Pear–Shiso Salad With Quinoa Recipe
This layered salad is a garden of textural delight with crisp Asian pear, creamy GREEK yogurt, and a shower of quinoa.
Local restaurateur supports minimum wage hike, but believes servers should be exempt
Thanasi's GREEK Restaurant owner Nick Pontikis says he supports the minimum wage hike overall, but not for those who make tips as restaurants and bars ...
Saudi foreign minister voices concern over Iranian transgressions, Houthi attacks
In the GREEK capital, Prince Faisal held wide ranging talks with Dendias. Saudi Gazette report. ATHENS — Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince ...
Turkey In Eastern Aegean Now Using UAVs Airspace Violations
Turkish hostility in the eastern Aegean on Monday took the form of numerous violations of GREEK airspace and Athens FIR infringements by a UAV, ...
GREEK Honoured with Best Family Doctor in the World Award
The World Organisation of Family Doctors (WONCA) has honoured GREEK doctor Anargyros D. Mariolis with the World Family Doctor Award for 2021, ...
Latest entry rules for GREECE, Spain, France, Australia, Pakistan and India
GREECE. All travellers to GREECE must fill in a passenger locator form before they land. Most Read. 1.
In 2021 as many acres were burned in GREECE as during the eight years 2013–2020
In particular, based on the data of the European Forest Fire Information System, during 2021, 84 forest fire incidents were mapped in GREECE, ...
Grey Wolves Extremist Leader Makes New Threats Against GREECE: "Turkey Will Sign Victory ...
New threats against GREECE were made again by the leader of the far-right Nationalist Action Party (MHP), Devlet Bahçeli, a government partner of ...
Omicron Variant Now Dominates New COVID-19 Infections And Hospital Admissions In GREECE
Some 70% of all new infections in GREECE'S largest regions relate to the Omicron variant of COVID-19, National Public Health Organisation (EODY) ...
2021 Fires in GREECE Burned Almost Double the Area of NYC
The catastrophic 2021 fires in GREECE burned an area almost twice the size of New York City, according to a report.
Covid-19: Greek Hoteliers Say ‘Omicron’ Taking Toll, Call for Backing
Greek hoteliers are appealing to the government to extend financial support to hotels as the Omicron variant of Covid-19 has put a brake on bookings.
Omicron variant now dominates new infections, new hospital admissions, experts say
Some 70% of all new infections in Greece’s largest regions relate to the Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus, National Public Health Organization (EODY) head Themistocles Zaoutis said on Monday. During a regular briefing, Zaoutis said in addition that now 70% of admissions to hospitals of Attica, Greece’s most populous region, are also related to […] The post Omicron variant now dominates new infections, new hospital admissions, experts say appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Turkish drone flies over Greek islet
A Turkish drone (UAV) flew over the islet of Kandeliousa, SW of Nisyros Island, at 14:48 on Monday. The drone flew at 19,000 feet. It was identified and intercepted as per standard operating procedure. SOURCE: AMNA The post Turkish drone flies over Greek islet appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
PM Mitsotakis on new measures to support income, youth in effect on Jan. 1
A batch of measures reducing taxes and supporting income went into effect on January 1, 2022, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitostoakis said in his official Twitter account on Monday. In a series of four slides, the PM outlined measures to: – Support income, including a 2% rise in base salaries, a drop in the prepaid […] The post PM Mitsotakis on new measures to support income, youth in effect on Jan. 1 appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
GREECE'S Rakomelo: The Perfect Winter Drink
GREECE'S Rakomelo: The Perfect Winter Drink 1. Rakomelo. Rakomelo is a local Greek beverage combining raki or tsipouro with honey and several ...
GREECE'S Piraeus port refilled with vitality under BRI cooperation
Over a decade ago, when GREECE was trapped in a severe debt crisis and close to bankruptcy, Piraeus was still a decaying port standing at the fork ...
Greek producers faced with low export prices for oranges and tangerines
Reduced production and low prices -below production costs- characterize the 2021/22 Greek export campaign for oranges and tangerines. For oranges, consumption in Western Europe has ...
St Neots toddler back home after surgery in Greece
A toddler who was left fighting for his life after becoming seriously ill in Greece with an undiagnosed stomach issue has returned to the UK. Harry Jackson, aged one, from St Neots, Cambridgeshire, ...
GREEK the "Best Family Doctor" in the world for 2021
The World Family Doctor Award for 2021 (Global Family Doctor) was awarded to Anargyros D. Mariolis, director of the Areopolis Health Center and a ...
Ex-GREEK president Papoulias dies at 92
Papoulias, a longtime socialist lawmaker and minister, was close to Andreas Papandreou, the founder of the Socialist Pasok party, and an opponent of ...
Greece Hopes Return of Parthenon Fragments will Spur British Museum Action
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis once again sent a clear message to Britain and to British Museum authorities to return the Parthenon Marbles to Athens.
Michael Wood on the future of the Parthenon Sculptures
The Parthenon symbolised what GREECE meant not only to them but to the whole world. So for the small state that gained independence in 1832 – albeit ...
BSTDB Loan to Accelerate Development of Greece’s Hydrocarbons Sector
BSTDB Loan to Accelerate Development of Greece's Hydrocarbons Sector \| 04-Jan-2022 . Financing to support implementation of ongoing development of Energean's Epsilon ...
Flurona: First Case of COVID and Flu Double Infection Recorded in Israel
The first case of a mix of the two diseases COVID-19 and influenza, dubbed “Flurona,” has been recorded in Israel. Some reports suggest this marks the first such dual case in the world, but reports of patients with both flu and COVID-19 surfaced in the US as early as Spring 2020. This case comes as […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
What to Expect From Apple in 2022
Apple is preparing to shake up its product offerings in 2022 after a relatively quiet 2021. The company plans on adding new iPhones, AirPods, and possibly a new VR headset in 2022. Although 2021 was Apple’s biggest year for revenue, it was not their most innovative year in terms of new products. But the company […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Turkey insists on demilitarization of islands
His remarks followed a Turkish Defense Ministry post on Twitter of a video showing cadets swimming towards GREECE'S southeastern Aegean island of ...