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Friday, January 14, 2022
Marriott Set to Open Beachfront Hotel in Costa Navarino, Greece
Marriott is set to open an impressive beachfront hotel in Costa Navarino, Greece, which will be a new luxury destination in the Peloponnese. The “W Costa Navarino,” the company’s latest foray into the European market, will open this Summer. The Greek resort is the latest European hotel to be constructed by the company, which has […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
New South African Study Shows Omicron Less Severe for All
Confirming a widely-held understanding of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, a new South African study released on Friday confirmed that the mutation caused less severe illness and leads to fewer hospitalizations and deaths than any previous variants. The study, which was undertaken by the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) in the Western Cape […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Martin Luther Kings Jr's Birthday 2022
... and all U.S. Government offices in GREECE will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2022 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, ...
Mitsotakis promises more jobs as GREEK inflation soars
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to announce new support measures for workers and businesses in sectors most affected by the public ...
Marriott International Signs Deal to Bring W Brand to GREECE
Marriott International Signs Deal to Bring W Brand to GREECE. Newsdesk Jan 14, 2022 09:47am. W Costa Navarino pool W Costa Navarino (Photo by ...
German-GREEK cooperation agreements signed
The German-GREEK Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Athens and the Athens Chamber of Manufacturing (BEA) signed on Wednesday a memorandum of ...
TURKEY: Democratic Left Party Calls For War With GREECE Over Militarisation Of Aegean Islands
Speaking to party officials, Aksakal said GREECE was hysterical by extending its territorial waters in the Aegean to 12 nautical miles, ...
Greek President Sakellaropoulou: ‘With deep sorrow I bid farewell to a devoted European and Greece’s friend’
President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou, who is in Rome to attend David Sassoli’s funeral, referred to Sassoli’s legacy by saying that “with the deepest sorrow I bid farewell to a devoted European and friend of Greece, the president of the European Parliament David Sassoli,” in a statement of hers to Athens-Macedonian News Agency […] The post Greek President Sakellaropoulou: ‘With deep sorrow I bid farewell to a devoted European and Greece’s friend’ appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
“Tourism will be the spearhead of Greek development”
“Tourism will be once again the spearhead of the country’s development in 2022. Not only summer tourism, but tourism throughout the year”, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said in an interview with SKAI TV on Friday. Referring to the winter destinations, he stressed that occupancy rates exceeded 90 pct during the Christmas holidays. Referring to the […] The post “Tourism will be the spearhead of Greek development” appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Governments Place Pressure on Unvaccinated as Omicron Surges
Governments around the world are scrambling to deal with their unvaccinated citizens as they grapple with hospitals that are nearly full of patients and healthcare staff who are exhausted and traumatized after two years of fighting the coronavirus. The groundbreaking decision of the US Supreme Court ruling that the American government, via OSHA, does not […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
GREEK Authorities Are Looking for Activists Who Shot a Sex Scene at the Acropolis
All of this is a little ironic, considering the ancient GREEKS' reputation for free love—especially male homosexual relationships. These guys are ...
Eni (E) Acquires Solar Konzept GREECE Amid Clean Energy Plan
With the acquisition, Eni (E) extends its renewable energy footprint to GREECE as it aims to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
Covid-19 Cases Drop Slightly in GREECE on Friday
GREECE announced that a total of 19772 new Covid-19 cases had been diagnosed around the country on Friday.
NGO accuses GREECE of pushing back 25 Afghans, including 17 children
ABR says the group set off for GREECE from Turkey on Sunday, January 9. They reached land on the island of Lesbos in the afternoon and hid in the ...
King Constantine discharged from hospital
King Constantine of GREECE has been as discharged from the “Attikon” Hospital where he was being treated for coronavirus. King Constantine was ...
GREEK coast guard pushes 25 Afghan migrants back to Turkey in the Aegean, NGO reports ...
According to a blog post from the human rights organization Aegean Boat Report, this week 25 migrants from Afghanistan reached the GREEK island of ...
Turkish-Armenian academic faces deportation from Greece over controversial views
Sevan Nişanyan believes he has been added to the country's "list of undesirable foreigners" as a result of his controversial research ...
GREECE distributes 94 million self-tests, 2000 monoclonal antibody doses; anti-viral pills follow
GREECE has distributed a total of 94 million self-tests to 7.8 million people and 2000 monoclonal antibodies doses to date said to Alternate ...
International agencies forecast strong growth in GREECE
The very strong starting point provided by 2021 gives 2022 the opportunity to be the year when GREECE returns to pre-pandemic conditions.
Marriott Signs First W Hotel in GREECE
Marriott has signed an agreement with Temes S.A., a developer and operator in high end tourism and real estate, to debut the W Hotels brand in GREECE.
Cyprus police shocked at arrest mix-up in GREECE
Cyprus police shocked at arrest mix-up in GREECE. Interpol Nicosia alerted Athens discreetly as there was no basis to lawfully arrest Georgian man.
Visit GREECE App Sees 1.7m New Users, 'Tells' Over 400,000 'Stories' in 2021
The updated Visit GREECE app, which is designed to assist tourists, attracted over 1.7 million new users in 2021.
GREEK Tourism Businesses Covered by Extra Covid-19 Support
GREEK authorities have set aside 80 million euros to support employees and businesses impacted by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, including several ...
Greece; Monoclonal antibody doses already allocated to patients; platform for anti-viral pills opens Fri.
The 2,000 monoclonal antibodies doses Greece has received have already been distributed to qualifying patients, Alternate Health Minister Mina Gaga said on Thursday. During a regular briefing, the minister said that anti-viral pills for Covid 19 will be administered under similar criteria to the same groups of patients that qualify for them. The platform for […] The post Greece; Monoclonal antibody doses already allocated to patients; platform for anti-viral pills opens Fri. appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
People in Greece with Covid-19 may resume daily activities following 5-day isolation if asymptomatic, Health Min. reiterates
Individuals who tested positive to the coronavirus may return to their daily activities after 5 days of self-isolation, provided they have no symptoms and wear high-protection masks during all of their contacts, the Health Ministry said on Thursday, citing the protocols of the National Public Health Organization (EODY), in response to statements by the main […] The post People in Greece with Covid-19 may resume daily activities following 5-day isolation if asymptomatic, Health Min. reiterates appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Greek stocks rally for fifth day in a row
Greek stocks ended higher in the Athens Stock Exchange on Thursday, extending their rally for the fifth day in a row and pushing the general index of the market to new seven-year highs. The index rose 0.57% to close at 955.76 points, off the day’s highs of 960.88 points. The Large Cap index ended 0.54% […] The post Greek stocks rally for fifth day in a row appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Flipping the bird! 'Rude' pelican appears to swear by giving the V-sign with it wings
British photographer Austin Thomas, 55, captured images of the bird appearing to give the V-sign as it thrust out its wings at Lake Kerkini in the region of Macedonia, northern Greece.
Prince Andrew Loses Royal Patronages, Military Titles
Prince Andrew has been stripped of his royal patronages and military titles due to the ongoing sexual assault case against him. The Duke of York will no longer be styled “His Royal Highness” as well. Prince Andrew, 61, is at the center of a US civil action over sexual assault allegations made by Virginia Giuffre. […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greek Necropolis Outside Naples to Open to Visitors for First Time Ever
A spectacular Greek necropolis complex at Sanita, just outside Naples, will open to the public later this year, when the world will finally be able to see the stunning tombs that were carved into the volcanic tufa rock by the ancient Greeks who colonized the area. Just outside the walls of Naples — originally named […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Supreme Court Blocks Biden’s Vaccine Mandate for Large Businesses
The US Supreme Court blocked President Joe Biden’s vaccine and testing mandate for large businesses on Thursday. The mandate targeted businesses with over 100 employees, in an effort to encourage increased vaccinations. It was a major move by Biden to mitigate the course of the pandemic. The Supreme Court reached its decision after previously freezing […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
ENGAGING THE DIVINE: Meanings of words from Greek and Hebrew sometimes lost in translation
Many of us anticipate arriving at heaven’s gate with an iPad loaded with questions for God. So often we have confronted situations in life that have made us wonder what God was really like. Most ...
GREEK Consulates cut through red-tape to offer faster registration of births, marriages and deaths
Greece's Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Digital Governance announced on Thursday that all GREEK consulates will now be able to register ...
Portokalopita GREEK orange filo cake
Add the orange zest, GREEK yoghurt, vanilla extract, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt, and mix until just combined. Add the oil and the ...
US defence groups conduct GREEK sales offensive in Washington as well as Athens
On 27 December, just after a US announcement in mid-December that created confusion over a frigates contract awarded by the GREEK authorities to ...
Celia Rivenbark: Playing the name game with COVID variants
Columnist Celia Rivenbark says now that the WHO says it's running out of GREEK alphabet names, maybe it's time to get a little more creative.
Popular Long Island GREEK Restaurant Offering 'At-Home' Family Dinner Platters
Oniro Taverna & Lounge, in Woodbury, a community favorite in Nassau County has been offering diners re-imagined GREEK staples by Executive Chef ...
Ancient Greek artefacts don't have to be large to impress: take this tiny carved gemstone
It's worth it! As Ancient Greeks explores the material culture of competition throughout the ancient Mediterranean, you will see more representations of Nike, the personification of Victory, than any ...
Greek tanker bets go up a notch with Sea Hawk Hafnia ship buy
Sea Hawk Maritime has become the latest Greek shipping company to expand into tankers, likely betting on a sector recovery that has so far proved elusive. Available ...
Motor Oil, Public Power to collaborate on green hydrogen ventures in Greece
A new memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been revealed between Motor Oil and Public Power Corporation that will see both companies collaborate on hydrogen in Greece. As part of the MoU, the ...
Simpson Spence Young buys Greek shipbroker
Move extends physical presence in Greek capital, where the firm recently opened new offices after shutdown of earlier foray into market in 2015 ...
Inox Design Kateris
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Greece to raise minimum wage for the second time in 2022
The Greek government had already increased the monthly gross minimum wage by two percent on January 1 this year, raising it up to €663 per month. The upcoming increase of the minimum wage “will be a ...
Australia Cancels Novak Djokovic’s Visa for Second Time
Australia canceled Novak Djokovic’s visa for a second time on Friday just days before the start of the Australian Open on Monday. Immigration Minister Alex Hawke has used his personal power to cancel Novak Djokovic’s visa, as his lawyers prepare to file an immediate injunction against the decision. “Today I exercised my power under section […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Dogecoin Surges 11% After Tesla Merch Becomes Buyable with the Coin
Dogecoin pumped 11% after Tesla CEO Elon Musk officially made the company’s merch purchasable with the dog-themed cryptocurrency on Thursday. The payment options went live on the Tesla store site on Thrusday, and the value of DOGE quickly shot up 11% after. Musk himself acknowledged the launch by tweeting early Friday morning “Tesla merch buyable […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greeks, Cypriots of Australia Call on PM Morrison to Recognize Genocide
The Greek and Cypriot communities in Australia urged Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Thursday to recognize the genocide carried against Armenians, Assyrians, Greeks and other Christian minorities by the Ottomans in the early 20th century. In a letter to Morrison, the President of the Greek Community of Melbourne and Victoria, Bill Papastergiadis and the Cyprus […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
The Story Behind Maya Angelou’s Greek Last Name
Famous African American poet and author Maya Angelou, who recently became the first black woman to appear on a US coin, has a distinctly Greek last name. A US quarter featuring an image of Angelou went into circulation this week as part of the “American Women Quarters” program, which will feature images of significant American […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
GREECE Donates 200000 AstraZeneca Vaccine Doses To Iran
GREECE donated 200,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine to Iran. The country's Embassy in Athens said in a tweet that GREECE sent 200,000 ...
New Study Confirms Olive Oil Is Diet Leader In Cancer Prevention
The GREEK traditional diet has been characterised as the most balanced, contributing to the protection of our health from a number of chronic and ...
Turkey rescues 81 migrants subjected to inhumane treatment by Greece
Insisting on its violation of international law, Greece continues to push irregular migrants back to Turkish territorial waters by subjecting them ...