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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Nixed by Germany after Russian Invasion

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called a halt to the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea gas pipeline project on Tuesday as a result of Russia’s invasion of two separatist regions of Ukraine. Originally meant to enable a doubling of the amount of natural gas from Russia to Germany, the project will now not go forward after […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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The World’s Biggest Cruise Ship is Finally Here

The world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas, will hit the sea for the first time this March. The ship has been under construction for the past three years. The 1,188-foot-long vessel will leave for its first trip out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on March 4. The ship was constructed at the […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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How Similar are the Ukrainian and Russian Languages?

Ukrainian and Russian are very closely related languages, but are not as similar as many might think. Despite sharing the Cyrillic alphabet and a similar grammar structure, the two languages have many major and minor differences that set them apart from one another. Most Ukrainians also speak Russian or at least have a large amount […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Red Lines, Gray Zones: Greece’s Standoff with Turkey Turns Purple

… peppered with belligerent talk. Greece’s New Democracy government … coast. In a report, Kathimerini said that Prime Minister … Turkey and some Greek islands. With Greece building an international … by Greece’s side, leaving only Egypt – another Greek partner …


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Greece halts search for 10 missing in ferry fire to tow ship

Greek efforts to locate 10 people missing for five days after an Italy-bound ferry caught fire at sea were suspended Tuesday while the burnt-out hulk was towed to a mainland port, Greek authorities ...


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Greece’s river to the ‘underworld’ now lures adventure travelers

Acheron, the mythical waterway to Hades, is popular for birdwatching, river trekking, and zip lining. Is it sustainable?


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Israel Nixes Mount of Olives Park Plan Opposed by Churches

The Nature and Parks Authority of Israel announced on Monday that it was stepping away from its controversial plan to wall off a section of the Mount of Olives, the place Jesus Christ prayed before his trial and crucifixion. Its plan to encompass the various Christian holy sites on the mountain in a national park […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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The History of Donbass’ Donetsk and Luhansk Regions

When Russian President Vladimir Putin officially recognized the independence of the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk, known together as the Donbas, in eastern Ukraine, it was yet another pivotal, wrenching moment in the long and turbulent history of the area. Putin signed documents purportedly declaring the regions were no longer part of Ukraine after Russian-speaking […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Greek side Aris name former Argentina goalkeeper Burgos as coach

Former Argentina goalkeeper German Burgos has signed a two-and-half-year contract to coach Aris Thessaloniki, the Greek Super League club announced on Tuesday. The team did not give any financial ...


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Signature of Memorandum of Cooperation – a positive step in preventing and responding to gender-based violence against refugee women in Greece

In 2021, UNHCR and partners received 670 reports of incidents of gender-based violence against refugees and asylum-seekers in Greece alone. We must take firm action and work together with the Greek ...


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Where’s cheap this April – including beach holidays to Spain, Portugal and Greece under £250

AS the UK weather remains chilly, now is the best time for a warmer break abroad before the beaches get too crowded. And there are some amazing deals for less than £250 per person with tour operators ...


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FM Dendias addresses ‘Glafkos Clerides’ Institute’s conference on the future of Europe

Turkey is moving away from Europe as a set of principles and values, said Greek Foreign Affairs Minister Nikos Dendias in his pre-recorded video message with which he addressed the ‘Future of Europe’ conference, held by Cyprus’ ‘Glafkos Clerides’ Institute on Saturday. Instead, he added, Turkey “is promoting a completely different, deviant, neo-Ottoman agenda,” he […] The post FM Dendias addresses ‘Glafkos Clerides’ Institute’s conference on the future of Europe appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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UN Blasts Greece's Treatment of Asylum Seekers

… Monday about reports that Greece and other European Union … of informal returns by Greece authorities starting in 2020, … ) February 22, 2022 "Greece protects the external borders of … at sea. "Ultimately, Greece cannot solve the migration crisis …


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Greece temporarily suspends the search for ferry fire survivors

… , which caught fire off Greece, from Corfu to another port for security … to waste valuable time. However, Greece decided to relocate the ferry … correspondent of the BNR in Greece Katya Peeva reported. Thus, the …


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Greek delegation participates in Greek Innovation Forum at Expo

Sharjah24 - WAM: A Greek delegation of startups and research centres is visiting the UAE to participate in the Greek Innovation Business Forum, which is being held today at Expo 2020 Dubai. Headed by ...


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GSK’s Consumer Healthcare Business Rebrands As Haleon Ahead Of Spin-Off

The new name is derived from the old English word “Hale,” which means “in good health,” and the Greek word “Leon,” which means “strength.”


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Trump’s Truth Social Hits No. 1 on Apple’s App Store

Former US President Donald Trump’s “Truth Social” app launched on Monday, hitting the top of the US Apple App Store rankings on its debut. The Truth Social app was created by Trump and his inner circle because of conservative censorship on apps, such as Twitter. Aiming to promote free speech, it encourages its users to […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Russia Invades Ukraine as US, EU Impose Sanctions

Russia had begun the invasion of Ukraine by sending tanks and armored personnel vehicles into the separatist region of Donetsk late on Monday. Amateur video shows convoys of vehicles and tanks apparently crossing into Donetsk, the capital of one of the two separatist regions of Ukraine. Russia said the troops would be “peacekeeping” in the […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Hopes Fade for Ten Missing People in Greece After Fire on Ferry

Hopes are fading for the ten people who remain missing five days after a fire scorched a ferry that had been traveling from Greece to Italy. Firefighters are still fighting to put out the blaze on the Euroferry Olympia, which is currently still floating off the northern coast of Corfu, on Tuesday. Thankfully, most of […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Multilingual Journalist Philip Crowther Reports in Six Different Languages

A multilingual journalist’s coverage of the Ukraine crisis — in six languages — made waves on social media on Monday. In a video posted to Twitter, Philip Crowther, a journalist for The Associated Press, detailed the developing conflict with Russia, in Kyiv. He spoke to a number of news organizations around the world, in a […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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M·A·C Cosmetics Launches Back-to-M·A·C Recycling Program in Germany, Norway, Greece & Czech Republic

M·A·C Cosmetics’ has expanded its pioneer Back-to-M·A·C takeback program to Germany, Norway, Greece and the Czech Republic to further its commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its ...


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Alarmed at reports of migrants being pushed back by Greece: UN

The UN on Monday called reports of migrants being pushed back from entering Greece "horrific incidents". "We're alarmed by...reports coming from Greece's...borders with Turkey, where UNHCR has ...


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Supply Chain Disruptions – Economic, Business and Consumer Impact

By Demetrios Giannaros, PhD in Economics In the past few quarterly and monthly economic reports, the US, Greece, and other European countries announced a substantial increase in the rate of inflation at the producer and consumer levels.  Many have stated that the tripling of inflation rates, over the past couple of years, is a result […] The post Supply Chain Disruptions – Economic, Business and Consumer Impact appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Kikilias: Cruise ship passengers give added value to the local economy and society

The Tourism Ministry and other tourism agencies see strong growth of the Greek cruise in 2022, according to all the available data. It is indicative that according to Tourism Ministry’s data the expected increase in the cruise sector will reach 118 percent for Piraeus port and 189 percent for the port of Thessaloniki while these […] The post Kikilias: Cruise ship passengers give added value to the local economy and society appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Future of Multidimensional Tensions Between Turkey and Greece

… Turkish populations living in Greece and the Greek population living in … hand, Greece has made extensive efforts in this direction. US-Greek bilateral … their neighbors. Critics of senior Greek politicians have also criticized Greece's military spending …


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The Biggest Fish Caught in Greece in Recent Memory

A gigantic tuna fish weighing more than 400 kilos (880 lb) was caught by a fisherman in Greece on Monday in what has been described as “the catch of the decade.” The three-meters long fish (10 ft) was caught off the town of Kyllini, Peloponnese by Costas Hatzipapas. From Greece, the fish will be transported […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Demetrios Liappas, Pillar of California Greek-American Community, Dies

Demetrios Liappas, a pillar of the Greek-American community in Southern California, at Loyola Marymount University, passed away on Sunday. Credit: Loyola Marymount University Demetrios Liappas, a ...


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Greek Heritage Society

Demetrios Liappas, a pillar of the Greek-American community in Southern California, passed away on Sunday. Liappas was the Director of the Basil P. Caloyeras Center for Modern Greek Studies from the ...


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GREECE hit-and-run victim returns home, police still searching for suspect

Kristine Harris is back home just weeks after being struck by a hit-and-run driver outside her home on Ridgeway Avenue in GREECE.


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Etihad announces Crete service, new summer routes

… -week service to Crete, the largest island in Greece, starting June 15 … .   Lying in the Aegean Sea, Crete offers travellers a rich tapestry … Vice President Sales & Cargo.   “Crete is an ideal summer destination …


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Turkey, Greece discuss ‘positive agenda’ in Athens

Neighbors Turkey and Greece held the third working meeting within the scope of a “positive agenda” dialogue in the Greek capital Athens, the Turkish Foreign Ministry announced on Monday. The meeting, ...


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Greece condemns Moscow’s move to recognize Ukraine’s breakaway regions

Greece on Tuesday condemned Russia’s decision to recognize Ukraine’s separatist regions of Donetsk and Luhansk as “independent states.” It “is a clear violation of fundamental principles of ...


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Greece Blasts Russia’s Escalation in Ukraine

Greece condemned Russia’s escalation in Ukraine on Tuesday calling the recognition of the two separatist regions in Ukraine as independent violates international law. In a statement, the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the illegal and unilateral recognition of Donetsk and Luhansk “is a clear violation of fundamental principles of international law, Ukraine’s territorial integrity, […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Viral YouTuber Explains Why “NFTs Are a Poverty Trap”

YouTuber Dan Olson has gone viral for a video essay where he offers a wide-ranging analysis–and takedown–of cryptocurrency and NFTs, entitled “Line Goes Up.” Olson had long been established on YouTube for creating analytical but accessible videos on a number of different topics and cultural phenomenons like 50 Shades of Grey and Detective Pikachu. Olson […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Expelled GREEK MEP asks EPP not to take position in his row with Athens

“We firmly reject the baseless accusations against the GREEK government by Giorgos Kyrtsos. We find them unacceptable.


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Abu Dhabi’s Etihad announces new flights to Greece, Spain and Zanzibar

Starting June 15, 2022, Etihad will launch a seasonal twice-per-week service to Crete, the largest island in Greece. The flights will be operated using the airline’s Airbus A320 aircraft and ...


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Greece says recognition of Ukraine breakaway regions violates international law

ATHENS — Russia’s formal recognition of two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine violates international law, the Minsk agreements and the country’s territorial integrity, Greece’s foreign ...


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Greek Life Recognized Among Best Nationally

The Interfraternity Council not only received an award in the level three category of accountability from the Association of Fraternal Leadership and Values, but also were awarded the Community ...


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GREEK Tanker Manager Says Its Probing Possible Iran Oil Transfer

LONDON, Feb 21 (Reuters) – Greece-based Empire Navigation is investigating whether Iranian oil was transferred onto one of the vessels it manages, ...


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GREEK Ministries Join Forces to Take Fishing Tourism to Next Level

The planned initiatives are expected to open new horizons for the enrichment of the GREEK tourism product. In particular, an inter-ministerial “ ...


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U.N. refugee agency voices concern over Greece's treatment of asylum seekers

Feb. 21 (UPI) --The United Nations refugee agency voiced deep concern Monday about reports that Greece and other European Union nations have been denying entry to migrants and asylum seekers who reach ...


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UNHCR alarmed at Greece's migrant pushbacks, deaths

The U.N.'s refugee agency expressed concern about increasing reports of "horrific incidents" involving irregular migrants attempting to cross the border into Greece and other European countries being ...


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Biden Responds to Russia by Imposing Sanctions

United States President Joe Biden responded to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday after the latter declared he is recognizing the independence of two regions in Ukraine. Putin will likely use this recognition as a reason to invade Ukraine. Biden issued an executive order “that will prohibit new investment, trade, and financing by U.S. persons […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Online workshops for Certificate of Attainment in Greek

The Modern Greek Studies Program of Macquarie University has organised two free Greek online workshops for the Certificate of Attainment in Greek 2022, hosted by the Sydney Institute for Community ...


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Xihe Holdings almost out of larger tankers as Greek buyers take four MRs

Xihe Holdings almost out of larger tankers as Greek buyers take four MRs With two unsold MR tankers remaining, Xihe's liquidators have only 20 or so small product tankers left to sell ...


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Greece suspends operation of fan clubs until July 31

NEWS SPORTS VIOLENCE [InTime News] Greece has suspended the operation of … raided 575 fan clubs across Greece, Citizen Protection Minister Takis Theodorikakos …


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UN refugee agency alarmed over asylum seekers turned away from Greece

The U.N. refugee agency on Monday voiced concern over "horrific incidents" where asylum-seekers and migrants are forced to return after slipping into Greece and other European countries. U.N. High ...


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GREEK FM had series of meetings in Brussels

Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias had brief meetings on Monday on the margins of the EU Foreign Affairs Council with his counterparts from Germany ...


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GREEK politicians bicker over expelled MEP who slammed government for press freedom ...

EU lawmaker Giorgios Kyrtsos, who was expelled last week from the ruling centre-right New Democracy party (European People's Party), said GREEK PM ...


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GREEK Prosecution of Novartis Reporters 'an Attempt to Terrorize Journalists'

GREEK and foreign journalists and cameramen wait outside of the GREEK New Democracy (ND) offices, for the results of the general elections, ...


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