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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Manhattan DA returns artifacts worth $20 million to Greece

Dozens of looted antiquities seized from billionaire hedge fund founder Michael Steinhardt after a yearslong investigation have been returned to the people of Greece, prosecutors in New York announced ...


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FM: Unilateral recognition of Donetsk and Luhansk violates international law, Ukraine’s territorial integrity

“Russia’s recognition of the illegal and unilateral declaration of ‘independence’ of Ukraine’s separatist regions of Donetsk and Luhansk constitutes a blatant violation of fundamental principles of International Law, Ukraine’s territorial integrity, and the Minsk agreements,” the foreign ministry said in a statement on Tuesday. “We have repeatedly stressed that Greece stands for respect of the […] The post FM: Unilateral recognition of Donetsk and Luhansk violates international law, Ukraine’s territorial integrity appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Greek Life Committee Formed to Foster Diversity

A new committee within the Greek community called DEI: Diversity, Equity, …


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Death toll from Greece-Italy ferry blaze rises to two

Rescue crews on Wednesday recovered a second body from a ferry that caught fire while sailing from Greece to Italy last week, Greek authorities said. The man, whose identity could not be immediately ...


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Turkey accuses Greece of using 'disproportionate' force against fishing boats

Greece said they fired warnings shots at Turkish ships that had refused to leave Greek waters in the Aegean Sea. View on euronews ...


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Huge Cyberattack Underway in Ukraine; State Banks Hit

A huge cyberattack is underway in Ukraine on Wednesday afternoon as officials say that its national banks and state-sponsored websites are being hit. The Foreign Ministry website and that of the state security service were also experiencing cyberattacks as part of what the government charged was the beginning of another massive denial of service (DDoS) […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Man Finds Roman-Era Marble Heads in Apartment in Greece

A man who recently purchased an apartment in the Greek city of Thessaloniki made a shocking discovery in its attic consisting of two ancient Roman-era marble heads. Along with the sculptures, the 35-year-old man also uncovered other items that could be considered antiquities. Man finds ancient marble heads in apartment in Greece Due to the […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Ukraine Garners Support in Bid to Join EU as Russian Threat Continues

Ukraine officials urged world leaders to issue additional sanctions against Russia on Wednesday while the presidents of Poland and Lithuania met today in Kyiv, giving their support to Ukraine in its EU bid. Saying other countries should “Hit Hard, Hit Now,” they said countries must continue to levy sanctions against Russia after its Monday invasion […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Greek PM to represent Cyprus at EU meeting on Ukraine

Greek Prime Minister Kyriacos Mitsotakis will represent Cyprus at Thursday’s emergency European Council meeting on Ukraine instead of President Nicos Anastasiades. The president will not be able ...


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Coast guard fires warning shots at Turkish fishing boat – Greek officials

[Preview] Athens says its coast guard fired warning shots at a Turkish fishing boat near the island of Chios after it refused to leave Greek waters Read Full Article at RT.com


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Purdue's George Karlaftis could be 2022 NFL draft's version of the Greek Freak

His father’s sudden death is the reason why he moved from Greece to Indiana, but his connection to his father helped him build his strategy for success.


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Why International Students May Want to Consider Greek Life

When Steven Ma left Trinidad and Tobago to study mechanical engineering at the University of Arizona, he had no intention of joining a fraternity. He thought Greek life was all about partying, and he ...


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Turkey summons Greek diplomat over fishing incident

Turkey on Wednesday summoned a Greek embassy official to the foreign ministry, a day after a man was wounded when the Greek coast guard opened fire at ...


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Happening this weekend: Car shows, Greek festival, Gastropalooza, Mardi Paws

Mark your calendar for car shows in Melbourne and Satellite Beach, an organ concert in Suntree, comedy in Cocoa Beach and Mardi Paws in Cocoa Village ...


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SEC. V GIRLS BASKETBALL: Batavia wins thriller over Greece Odyssey; Dansville downs Le Roy

It’s been a rough road for the Batavia girls under first-year head coach John McCulley. Entering Tuesday night’s Section V Class B1 tilt with the Greece Odyssey Leopards, the Devils had won just four ...


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Animasyros 2022 dedicated to the Baltic countries

The international animation festival Animasyros is celebrating its 15-year anniversary and inviting animators from all over the world to submit their films by June 30, 2022. The largest festival of the kind in Greece and one of the 20 largest in Europe will once again be hosted on the island of Syros from 20-25 September […] The post Animasyros 2022 dedicated to the Baltic countries appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Migration Minister responds to UNHCR statement on ‘human rights violations at EU borders’

Greece protects the EU’s external borders in full compliance with international law and the EU’s Charter of Fundamental Human Rights, Migration & Asylum Minister Notis Mitarachi said on Monday, responding to a statement by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi. The High Commissioner had expressed concern over “the increasing number of incidents of violence […] The post Migration Minister responds to UNHCR statement on ‘human rights violations at EU borders’ appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Russia’s move threatens international security, stability: Greek prime minister

Greece to coordinate response with EU, NATO partners ‘that our reaction is both joint and substantial,’ Kyriakos Mitsotakis ...


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Happiness officers: does every workplace need to hire someone to bring the joy?

A lawyer at a top London firm has suggested recruiting a chief happiness officer. Could this be the answer to mid-life burnout and the great resignation? NAME: Happiness officers. AGE: The psychological and philosophical pursuit of happiness was going on thousands of years ago in China, India and Greece. Think Confucius, Buddha, Socrates, Aristotle. More recently, Roger Hargreaves published his scholarly text Mr Happy in 1971. Continue reading...


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Feature: Greek painter brings post-lockdown hope to the canvas

A recently opened exhibition of 18 paintings by Greek artist Vassilis Perros takes visitors to a gallery in central Athens on a journey from darkness and depression to hope and bright light. Inspired ...


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Turkiye summons Greek diplomat after Turkish fisherman injured in Aegean

Ankara sends diplomatic note to Athens, protests 'disproportionate use of force on Turkish fishermen' by Greek Coast Guard ...


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The Real Greek to open huge new restaurant in the Trafford Centre

The Real Greek chain will open a huge new restaurant in the Trafford Centre next month. This second restaurant for the city comes hot on the heels of its previous opening, at the Corn Exchange last ...


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Trump Calls Putin “Wonderful” and a “Genius” Amid Russia-Ukraine Crisis

Former US President Donald Trump described Russian President Vladimir Putin, amid the Russia-Ukraine crisis, as “wonderful” and a “genius” on Tuesday. In an appearance on conservative podcaster Buck Sexton’s show, Trump said he backed Putin in his decision to send troops into Ukraine to support Russian-backed separatists in Donetsk and Luhansk, Ukraine, to perform “peacekeeping” […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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President Iohannis, Greek PM Mitsotakis condemn the actions of the Russian Federation, reaffirm their strong support for the territorial integrity of Ukraine

President Klaus Iohannis on Wednesday welcomed the  Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace, their meeting’s agenda including topical issues on the European, regional and international agenda, also paying a special attention to the Euro-Atlantic security and the increased tensions in the Eastern Vicinity... The post President Iohannis, Greek PM Mitsotakis condemn the actions of the Russian Federation, reaffirm their strong support for the territorial integrity of Ukraine appeared first on Nine O' Clock.


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PM Ciuca, Greek counterpart Mitsotakis tackle security situation in the Black Sea region, strongly condemn Russia’s new violation of the international law

Prime Minister Nicolae Ciuca had a meeting on Wednesday at the Victoria Palace with his Greek counterpart, Kyriakos Mitsotakis on  a visit to Bucharest, on which occasion the two high officials reiterated their countries’ “strong” support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. The two heads of Executive “strongly”... The post PM Ciuca, Greek counterpart Mitsotakis tackle security situation in the Black Sea region, strongly condemn Russia’s new violation of the international law appeared first on Nine O' Clock.


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Retrial in killing of young American man delayed again in Greece

The brutal mob beating that left Bakari Henderson dead outside a bar in Greece brought no murder convictions in a first trial. His parents are still waiting for justice.


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Ιmportance οf continuing dialogue reaffirmed by Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot parties

Leaders and representatives of Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot political parties reaffirmed the importance of continuing talks during the bi-communal meeting held on Wednesday, at Ledra Palace, ...


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Retrial in Greece begins for men accused in death of American Bakari Henderson

CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports on the retrial beginning in Greece today of seven men accused in the death of Bakari Henderson.


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International Greek Language Day: Dr. Isaak Papadopoulos Translanguaging Presentation

What is Translanguaging? Translanguaging refers to a pedagogical process of utilizing more than one language within a classroom lesson. It is  the practice of using two languages in the same lesson, which differed from many previous methods of bilingual education that tried to separate languages by class, time, or day. The term is a result of bilingualism. It is used in […] The post International Greek Language Day: Dr. Isaak Papadopoulos Translanguaging Presentation appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Greek Coast Guard Clashes with Turkish Fishing Boat

The Greek Coast Guard clashed with a Turkish fishing boat off the coast of the Greek island Chios on Tuesday evening.


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Greek mythology: the great Greek Gods and heroes

The great Greek Gods and heroes of Greek mythology such as the almighty Zeus and Heracles continue to fascinate people today. Whether you know of some, or none at all, click through the gallery to ...


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Putin Humiliates Russia’s Spy Chief on Live TV

Russian President Vladimir Putin pressed one of his top spy chiefs during a meeting with Russia’s top security officials on recognition for rebel-held regions of Ukraine, on Monday to clarify his somewhat premature remarks made earlier. After Russia sent troops into two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine, the US and UK say that country’s order […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Greek Foreign Minister Dendias Spars with Turkish Envoy

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias had sharp words for Turkey after they disputed the Greek islands’ legal right to have a continental shelf and an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Dendias was giving a lecture at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) in Oslo on Wednesday when he made his remarks, which caused the Turkish […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Brain Scan Suggests We Play a “Last Recall” of Life Events Before Death

In the first ever recording of a dying brain, scientists say we may actually relive our most important life events just before death, a University of Louisville research paper suggests. Published on Tuesday, the paper recounts how scientists accidentally captured an epilepsy patient’s brain as it shut down, showing an astonishing snapshot into death. The […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Spain, France, Greece and Australia travel rule changes updated by UK Foreign Office

(People under the age of 16 are exempt). Greece is open to both vaccinated and unvaccinated Brits. Greece recently updated its rules so that fully vaccinated travellers will be exempt from covid test ...


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Greek-American actor George Kosturos talks NFT project MLLN, and the digital age

Greek-American actor and filmmaker George Kosturos chatted with HNA's Markos Papadatos about his new NFT project MLLN, and the digital age.


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Holidays back on for Brits as Australia, Greece and Spain update border rules

A host of holiday hotspots popular with British tourists have changed their border rules, meaning those desperate to get away can do so with less stress and cost ...


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My Greek parents tried 15 different Greek Trader Joe's products and ranked them from worst to best

My Greek parents loved Trader Joe's spanakopita and 5 Cheese Greek Spiral, but said they definitely wouldn't buy the Greek salad again.


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Delhi police arrests NRI agent for procuring fake Greece resident card

The Delhi Police have arrested a NRI agent who is a Russian national for procuring a fake Greece resident card for his c ...


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The 4th Batch of Endeavor Greece’s ScaleUp Program has been Announced

… the Board of Endeavor Greece), Andreas Stavropoulos (Partner, … the most promising Greek entrepreneurs both inside … for the Greek society.  About Endeavor Greece Endeavor Greece was … entrepreneurs. Today, Endeavor Greece supports 41 entrepreneurs from …


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Turkish sailor injured by gunfire from Greek Coast Guard

Firing on defenseless fishermen by Greek elements is unacceptable, says Turkish Coast Guard Command - Anadolu Agency ...


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UK travel rule changes for visiting Spain, France, Greece, Germany, Australia and more

Seven countries have made changes to their rules for international travellers. The last couple of years have seen travel restrictions come and go due to the coronavirus pandemic, but now a number ...


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Police killing puts spotlight on anti-Roma racism in Greece

Athens, Greece – On the morning of February 7, the Sampanis family gathered on a street corner in Perama, Athens, to build a small memorial on the side of the road where 18-year-old Nikos Sampanis had ...


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Biden Announces Tranche of New Sanctions on Russia

US President Joe Biden announced in a press conference on Tuesday that the US will place additional sanctions on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine on Monday, noting what he called the “bizarre assertions” made by Russian President Vladimir Putin as to the right his country had to occupy Ukraine. Biden said that two large […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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How To Stay On The Cheap in Majestic Santorini

Santorini is notoriously expensive, but it doesn't have to be! We have gathered the best ways to find cheap hotels in Santorini for your stay. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Ukraine Calls Up Reservists, Asks its Citizens to Leave Russia

Ukraine has called up the country’s reservists and asked its citizens to leave Russia “immediately” after Russia invaded the eastern part of the country on Monday. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned that Ukraine could face a battle for its very existence, but ruled out a general mobilization in an evening address to the nation. The decision […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Greece makes plans for additional gas supply as Ukraine tensions rise

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece has made plans to receive additional natural gas to avert a disruption of supply amid heightened tensions in Ukraine, a government spokesman said on Wednesday. Western ...


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GREEK bass and bream farmer Philosofish brings new R&D manager onboard

Stella Adamidou has been appointed research and development manager at GREEK seabass and seabream producer Philosofish.


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GREEK soldiers open fire on Turkish fishermen

Turkish Coast Guard Command announced on its website on Wednesday that GREEK soldiers opened fire on two Turkish fishing boats off the coast of ...


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Tyler Dorsey: 'The GREEK Cup is the number one thing in my career'

If Olympiacos Piraeus was the last team standing when the final buzzer signaled the end of the 2022 GREEK Cup title game in Heraklion, Crete, ...


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