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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Greek Islands restaurant makes Yelp’s Top 100 List

A popular Omaha purveyor of Greek cuisine has landed on Yelp’s list of the top 100 U.S. restaurants in 2022. Yelp ranked the eateries by the total number of submissions, ratings, reviews and ...


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Intriguing international flavors make Ayy Karamba food truck

Open for a year and a half, the food truck serves up a mix of Middle Eastern, GREEK and Mexican fare in the Hilltop.


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Marko Maric signs with GREEK club Atromitos FC

Marko Maric signs with GREEK club Atromitos FC. The Croatian goalkeeper spent the 2020 and 2021 seasons with the Dynamo.


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Premiere of GREEK National Opera Production of "Otello" Postponed

The GREEK National Opera has announced a new date for the premiere of its upcoming production of “Otello.” The company said that due to delays ...


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Climate Change Affects More than Half of GREEKS' Travel Decisions

Part II of the 2021-2022 EIB Climate Survey found that nearly 80 percent of GREEKS feel they are doing all they can to fight climate change in their ...


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Ancient helmets, temple ruins found at dig in southern Italy

Velia is 40 kilometers (25 miles) southeast of Paestum, a much-visited site of ancient GREEK temples. The recently completed excavation at Velia ...


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HBO Max is expanding to 15 more countries in March

The streaming service will expand to six more European countries later this year, including GREECE and Turkey. “The global roll out of HBO Max ...


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Sabah: "Racism In GREECE, Even In Parliament Regarding Made In Turkey"

Sabah newspaper, which saw another opportunity to make accusation against GREECE to the Turkish public, speaks of "racist" behaviour from GREECE.


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In review: anti-cartel enforcement policies in GREECE

A general introduction to the competition authorities' enforcement policies and guidance regarding cartel activity in GREECE.


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GREECE Instils Sense of Safety in Travelers, Sees Bookings Rise

GREECE has managed to gain traveler confidence and this reflected in the increase in pre-bookings for 2022, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis ...


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Greek life hosts in-person bid day in spite of online recruitment

… nor severe thunderstorms could dampen Greek life spirit as Bid Day … said. Over winter break, the Greek life community received a notification …


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Juan de Fuca: The Great Greek Explorer

Juan de Fuca, or Ioannis Phokas, was an intrepid, and much underappreciated, Greek explorer and navigator who lived during the sixteenth century. De Fuca is best known for being the first to describe the Strait of Anian, which is now known as the Strait of Juan de Fuca off Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The Strait […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Cold-Blooded Murder of Football Fan in Thessaloniki Shocks Greece

The murder of a 19-year-old football fan in Greece’s second-largest city Thessaloniki in the early hours of Tuesday has left the people of Greece shocked and appalled. The victim, Alkis Kambanos, along with two friends were intercepted and attacked at around 1 AM as they were walking in the street in the eastern district of […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Ancient Greek Helmet, Inscription Found Near Velia, Magna Graecia

An ancient Greek helmet and inscription were recently unearthed as part of the archaeological excavations at the acropolis of Elea-Velia, in what was once part of Greater Greece, or Magna Graecia, according to Italian Culture Minister Dario Franceschini. Massimo Osanna, the Director of the museum of Velia and the archaeological park of Paestum and Velia, […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Archaeologists uncover ancient helmets and temple ruins in southern Italy

Finds date to sixth-century BC Battle of Alalia, in which the Greeks defeated Etruscans and Carthaginians Two ancient warrior helmets, metal fragments believed to have come from weapons, and the remains of a temple have been discovered at Velia, an archaeological site in southern Italy that was once a powerful Greek colony. Experts believe the helmets, which were found in good condition, and metal fragments date to the sixth-century BC Battle of Alalia, when a Greek force of Phocaean ships clinched victory over the Etruscans and their Carthaginian allies in a naval battle off the coast of Corsica. One of the helmets is thought to have been taken from the enemies. Continue reading...


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Greek Mythology: Eros and Psyche's undefeatable love story

The myth of Eros and Psyche narrates how the God of Love fell for the mortal princess and how true love can overcome any adversity.


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Crawley animal sanctuary rescues abandoned kittens from starvation in GREECE

Poonam Doshi, the founder of Lola's Sanctuary Animal Rescue rescued six kittens from the streets of GREECE. The rescue happened while Mrs Doshi ...


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GREECE-Bulgaria gas link operator buoyed by Alexandroupolis LNG FID

The developer of a key pipeline designed to bring gas from Azerbaijan into Bulgaria via GREECE said Feb. 1 that the recent final investment ...


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Fitness at any age at new Women's Fitness Connection in Parma

Longtime GREECE cheer coach and retired teacher Val Snelgrove was born, raised and still lives in GREECE. When RAC for Women closed, Snelgrove could ...


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Spain, Netherlands, GREECE “engines of green growth” – Ember

(Montel) Spain, the Netherlands and GREECE added more than 10% of their current solar and wind capacity during 2019-2021, emerging as Europe's new ...


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Ancient Greek Dress: The Classic Look

Some garments were worn by both men and women in ancient GREECE, although different genders often wore them differently. And for the record, ...


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The Intrepid Greek Explorer Juan de Fuca

Juan de Fuca, or Ioannis Phokas, was an intrepid, and much underappreciated, Greek explorer and navigator who lived during the sixteenth century. De Fuca is best known for being the first to describe the Strait of Anian, which is now known as the Juan de Fuca Strait off Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The Strait of […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Covid-19: 24,308 Cases Confirmed in Greece

Greece confirmed 19,731 new Covid-19 infections and 103 deaths associated with the virus in the last 24 hours, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) said on Tuesday. A total of 19,731 cases were recorded in the country the day before, Monday, and 119 people died with the virus. Since the pandemic began, Greece has confirmed […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Owner of popular Portland dining brands opens Greek restaurant

The restaurateur behind Portland pasta restaurant Grassa and sandwich shop Lardo has opened a new Greek-inspired venture. Bluto's, at 2838 S.E. Belmont St., offers three kinds of souvlaki skewers, ...


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Boy refused heart surgery due to unvaxxed parents

A SICK INFANT FROM CYPRUS IS FLOWN TO GREECE AFTER HIS GERMAN HOSPITAL REFUSES TO OPERATE A three-year-old boy from Cyprus has been flown to Greece for emergency surgery after doctors in Germany refused to treat the child because his parents were not vaccinated against Covid-19. On Monday it was reported that the boy was awaiting emergency surgery after being flown by air ambulance to Greec


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Greek tech fund PJ Catalyst sells Pollfish unit to US-based Prodege

ATHENS : Greek technology fund PJ Tech Catalyst, backed by Piraeus Bank and the European Investment Fund, has agreed to sell its market research unit Pollfish to U.S.-based marketing and consumer ...


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Greece Manufacturing Growth Eases In January

Greece's manufacturing sector growth … of growth momentum across the Greek manufacturing sector," Sian Jones …


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Vaccine Certificates for Unboosted in Greece Ending, Foreign Shots OK

… 19 shot while foreigners and Greeks who got inoculated in … can sign up in the Greek National Vaccination Registry. Vaccines, … profram can register on the Greek platform anagnorisi.emvolio.gov. … doses in Greece and a booster shot abroad, said Kathimerini in a …


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Interview: Greece, China connected by a marble bridge, says Greek marble association head

"I could say that Greece and China are connected by a marble bridge," Chaidas told Xinhua here in a recent interview. About 50 percent of Greece's exportable marble goes to China. The percentage ...


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Meta, Facebook’s Parent Company, in Talks to Acquire Two Greek Startups

The Facebook parent company, Meta Platforms, is reportedly in advanced discussions for acquiring two Greek startups, it emerged on Tuesday. According to reports, discussions are at an advanced stage for the acquisition of Accusonus, Inc, a Greek startup company that develops software for music production/performance and audio repair and Vimodji, which has developed innovative applications […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Chinese New Year: 2022 is the Lunar Year of the Tiger

Chinese New Year is an important celebration of the new Lunar Year, and as of February 1, 2022, we are now in the Year of the Tiger. While most commonly referred to as “Chinese New Year,” the Lunar New Year is an important celebration across East Asia, with celebrations taking place in Korea, China, and […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Pfizer to Ask for Vaccine Authorization for Children Under 5

The Pfizer corporation, the first pharmaceutical firm to have a vaccine against the coronavirus, is expected to ask the United States Food and Drug Administration to authorize its inoculation for children under the age of 5. At a time when Pfizer already has produced a vaccine targeted specifically against the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Patriarch Bartholomew and Greece's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs attended a ceremony in Gokceada

A ceremony was held in the St. Trifonos Church, which was restored and opened for worship last year in the Gokceada district of Canakkale. Fener Greek Patriarch Bartholomew and Greece’s Deputy Foreign ...


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Greek island skeleton could solve mystery of missing Scotswoman Diane Davison

Diane Davison's formal Greek identity card and driving licence. The case took a new twist on Sunday when a woman's skeleton was found by a hunter in a mountainous region of Rhodes. Island police ...


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Bomb blasts target homes of journalist, unionist in Greece

Two separate bomb explosions have targeted a journalist and a unionist in the Greek capital, according to local media. Unidentified individuals detonated explosive devices on Tuesday morning outside ...


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Best pal of Scot missing in Greece tells of 'agonising wait for answers' as cops find human remains

Karla King, 49, has spent nearly two years searching for clues about best pal Diane Davison after she vanished in 2019.


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Bulgaria welcomes Greek LNG terminal decision for diversification of supply

The company in charge of building the Greece-Bulgaria gas interconnector hailed the decision on developing an LNG terminal off the Greek city of Alexandroupolis as a major chance for increasing the ...


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Facebook owner Meta to acquire Greek audio software startup Accusonus? Know here

Facebook owner Meta to acquire Greek audio software startup Accusonus? Know here - Facebook spokespeople declined to confirm the deal, which the source said would be announced in the next few days.


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Meta calls report on it acquiring Greek startup Accusonus 'rumour'

Facebook-parent Meta has called a report on it being close to acquiring Greek audio software startup Accusonus a "speculation" and a "rumour". A Reuters report had cited sources discussing the ...


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Cheap half term holidays in February from £161pp including France, Spain and Greece

Travel firms including TUI, easyJet, Jet2, On the Beach, Loveholidays and more all have plenty of holiday deals up for grabs, including popular holiday destinations such as France, Spain, Greece, ...


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Pap Smear: Greek Doctor Georgios Papanikolaou Saved Countless Lives

Georgios Papanikolaou, born in Kymi, Euboea in 1883 and the son of a doctor, invented the ‘Pap smear’ in 1943 and has saved the lives of countless women. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Mars Crater Reveals Red Planet’s Past Climate

The European Space Agency and Roscosmo’s ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter published an image of a newly discovered crater on Mars on Monday. The image, which was taken on June 13, 2021, reveals a fascinating new history on the planet’s surface. The interior of the crater, which has deep concentric rings that resemble the inside of […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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JP Morgan Viva Wallet Deal Creates Greece’s First FinTech Unicorn

Greece's "unicorn" Viva Wallet has signed a deal with American banking giant JPMorgan with the latter acquiring approximately 49 percent of the online bank Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Greek Explorer Juan de Fuca Discovered British Columbia

Juan de Fuca, of Ioannis Phokas, was an intrepid, and much underappreciated, Greek explorer and navigator who lived during the sixteenth century. De Fuca is best known for being the first explorer of the Strait of Anian, which is now known as the Juan de Fuca Strait off Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The Strait of […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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This Morton business sells prepared Greek, Lebanese food to take home. Here's what to know

Also among the selections are Greek and Lebanese specialties, including cabbage rolls and pastitsio, a Hellenic version of lasagna. Desserts include baklava and chocolate eclairs. In those meals, ...


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Facebook owner Meta close to deal for Greek startup Accusonus -source

ATHENS, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms Inc (FB.O), the owner of Facebook, is close to acquiring Greek audio software startup Accusonus, a person with knowledge of the deal said. Facebook ...


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Meta drops the needle on Regroover, acquires GREECE'S Accusonus

Posted in: acquisition, audio, film, film and television, GREECE, Music, musician, regroover · Updated at: February 1, 2022 ...


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GREEK pop-rock composer Nikos Antypas dies, aged 68

Popular GREEK arthouse pop and rock composer Nikos Antypas has died at the age of 68, the singer Alkistis Protopsalti announced in a social media ...


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GREEK American Betty White, Would Have Been 100 Today

American actress and comedian who is of ¼ GREEK descent, Betty White was born on January 17, 1922, in Oak Park, Illinois.


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William Darras Obituary (2022)

Our dad was stripped of his passport and valuables, including the GREEK cross he wore around his neck, one of the four GREEK crosses that our late ...


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