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Sunday, February 27, 2022
Europe, Canada Close Airspace for Russian Planes
Countries in Europe and Canada have announced they have closed their airspace for Russian planes in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine. Officials for Canada, Sweden, Denmark, Belgium, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Italy, Austria and Iceland all announced the measures that would further isolate Russia. It follows similar restrictions from the U.K., Poland, Romania, […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Did Greek Cotton Merchants Change the Course of the American Civil War?
The Confederates handed the Union a key victory on the “Cotton Front” before a shot was even fired in the American civil war. However, without the agility of the Greek cotton merchants, the alternative supplies may not have been enough or established in time. By Alexander Billinis The “what ifs” of history have always been […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Ukraine Refugee Response: Lessons Learnt from the Greece Refugee Response
To ensure that agencies can effectively, efficiently and promptly provide support to refugees from Ukraine in Poland, Hungary, Romania and Moldova, it is important to learn from the lessons from the ...
Greece to propose EU energy solidarity fund to tackle crisis
ATHENS, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Greece will propose setting up a European Union energy solidarity fund to mitigate the energy crisis impact on households, businesses and consumers, its energy minister said ...
The beautiful Greek holiday destinations that face damaging erosion
GREECE is one of the UK's most popular holiday destinations. But new research has shown that several favourite hotspots are at risk of damaging coastal erosion.
Putin Orders Russia’s Nuclear Forces on High Alert
Vladimir Putin ordered Russia’s nuclear forces to be on high alert on Sunday in response to what he called “aggressive statements” by leading NATO powers. Associated Press reports that the order means Putin has ordered Russia’s nuclear weapons prepared for increased readiness to launch, raising the threat that the tensions could boil over into a […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Vinil Mathew: Sidharth Malhotra had just come out of playing a Greek God
Mid-day. com`s series-Director`s Diary, is a place where your favourite filmmakers open up about their journey like never before! Join in as their recall their highs, lows and everything in between.
Six members of the Greek diaspora dead after attacks in Ukraine
… , including a child, the Greek Foreign Affairs Ministry said on … . Earlier on Saturday, two Greek expatriates died and six were … was reported that another four Greek expatriates had died in … regime is possibly using the Greek and other ethnic minorities …
More Than 360,000 Refugees Left Ukraine Since Russian Invasion
Over 360,000 refugees have left Ukraine since Russia began its invasion on Thursday, according to the UN. As Ukraine’s forces battle Russian troops in the capital Kyiv and in the north, south and east of the nation, the UN’s High Commissioner for Refugees said the situation was expected to get worse. “Displacement in Ukraine is […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Russia Warns Greece to Stop Anti-Russian Propaganda
In an unprecedented move, Russia’s Embassy in Athens, Greece issued a statement on Sunday calling on “the very top officials, politicians and statesmen” to tone down their anti-Russian rhetoric. “We call on everyone, and especially the very top officials, politicians and statesmen, MPs, party officials, ministries, the media, who were so hasty yesterday to blame […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Tsitsipas bags his maiden ATP Doubles Title in Acapulco
Acapulco [Mexico], February 27 (ANI): The doubles pair of Stefanos Tsitsipas and Feliciano Lopez beat fourth-seeded pair of Marcelo Arevalo and Jean-Julien Rojer 7-5, 6-4 to win the men's doubles title of ATP Mexico Open. With this win, Tsitsipas went on to clinch his first-ever ATP doubles title. The Greek now has seven ATP Singles Tour titles and one ATP Doubles title to his name while this was former doubles World No.
President Anastasiades greatly saddened over the death of Greek expatriates in Ukraine
President of the Republic Nicos Anastasiades has expressed “grave sadness” over the death of ten members of the Greek community of Sartana in Ukraine during attacks by Russian forces.In a post on ...
Moving singing of Ukrainian women in the Greek-Catholic church of Cagliari
The first day of prayer in Cagliari by the Greek-Catholic community was opened by a moving song by Ukrainian women in the parish of San Demetrio Martire in the church of Santa Restituta. Blue bows and ...
Greece to send defence supplies to Ukraine
Greece is sending defence supplies to Ukraine in response to a request from the Ukrainian government, the prime minister's office said on Sunday. Two C-130 military transport planes will carry the ...
Elon Musk Activates Starlink Satellites to Restore Internet in Ukraine
Elon Musk said early on Sunday that his Starlink satellite service is activated in Ukraine after a government official in Kyiv called on him to supply satellite-based communications to help resist Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “Starlink service is now active in Ukraine,” Musk tweeted, adding “more terminals en route.” Starlink service is now active in […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Russian Troops Enter Kharkiv, Ukraine’s Second Largest City
Russian troops have entered Kharkiv in Ukraine’s northeast, an adviser to Ukraine’s interior minister and other officials have said. It is the country’s second-largest city. In a statement on his official Telegram account, Anton Gerashchenko said there was fighting in the center of the city and in the area of the Hydropark. “A group of […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Anonymous Declares Cyber War Against Putin and Russia
Anonymous, a renowned international hacker group, has declared a cyberwar against Vladimir Putin and Russia, with a video message on Sunday. “Mr. Putin your invasion of Ukraine has shown that your regime has no respect for human rights or the self-determination of your neighbors,” the message says. “You have shown that you are no better […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greece Sends Military Aid to Ukraine
Greece will dispatch military aid to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia it was decided on Sunday during a meeting held by Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis and defense officials. The government announced that it sends to Poland two C-130 transport aircraft loaded with military aid for Ukraine that will depart from Greece on Sunday. It […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Civilians Walk Back Russian Tanks in Ukraine
Ukrainian civilians stopped advancing Russian tanks by walking at them en masse. It is understood the scene was filmed in Koryukivka, in Chernihiv region. Люди зупиняють російких фашистів і не пускають в своє місто!!! pic.twitter.com/RfrP6wSs7V — Аслан (@antiputler_news) February 27, 2022 Ukrainians unarmed civilians stopping a Russian tank column pic.twitter.com/omHI81TB41 — Lost Weapons (@LostWeapons) February […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greece is to send Ukraine ‘defense equipment’ and humanitarian aid: PM
Greece is to send Ukraine “defense equipment” and humanitarian aid, the prime minister’s office said Sunday, after Athens accused Russia of killing 10 ...
Greece fumes at Russia after ten Greeks die from ‘Orthodox’ bombs in Ukraine
Tensions between Athens and Moscow flared up after ten Greek expatriates were killed during a bombing by Russian forces in Sartana, a village in the Donetsk oblast in eastern Ukraine.
Greece summons Russian envoy after bombing kills 10 nationals
At least 10 Greek nationals have been killed and six wounded by Russia’s bombing in Ukraine, Greece’s foreign ministry said, adding that it has summoned the Russian ambassador to Greece. Six people ...
Russian Embassy in Greece “Receives Threats Against Staff”
Russia’s embassy in Athens, Greece denounced late on Saturday the threats members of its mission have received following the death of at least 10 ethnic Greeks in Mariupol. In an unusual announcement through Twitter, the Embassy says: “Regarding the threats we receive against the staff of the Embassy, these are cowardly and unacceptable, while the […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Joint statement by KKE and TKP for the 70 years since the accession of GREECE and Turkey to NATO
The statement reads: "Seven decades ago, GREECE and Turkey joined the imperialist organization NATO, established by the United States and its ...
'Jackie O' descends from Olympus for Greek-theme Carnival celebration
Carnival revels, the Mystic Club welcomed their monarch in the guise of one of the nation's most celebrated first ladies when the organization gathered recently.
Feliciano Lopez & Stefanos Tsitsipas Win Acapulco Doubles Title, First Of GREEK'S Career
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Feliciano Lopez never trailed in the Acapulco doubles final. © Mextenis. ATP Staff Feb 27, 2022. Spanish/GREEK champions ...
Why do so many cities in Ukraine and Crimea have GREEK sounding names?
Sevastopol, Simferopol, Mariupol, Melitopol - they've all been in the news recently, but what is the GREEK connection to all the “-opols” in ...
Greek vessel to carry first fuel from new Louisiana LNG plant
… . The expected departure of the Greek-flagged tanker Yiannis comes as …
Greek ships warned to leave Black Sea
ECONOMY Greece recommended all Greek ships immediately leave Ukraine and … Sea, shipbrokers and a senior Greek Maritime Affairs Ministry official said …
Economic Sanctions of Pericles 2,500 Years Ago Backfired, Prolonging War
Sanctions date back to antiquity, with the "Megarian Decree" issued by Athenian statesman Pericles in 432 BC being the first recorded Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Vintage Views: Concord and the Tetradrachm
The coin was identified by a local historian as a tetradrachm and it originated in GREECE. This coin was said to have been minted around 323 BC ...
A part of the NATO treaty could turn Russia's invasion of Ukraine into a wider war
... Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, GREECE, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, ...
Greece Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) YoY
The HICP are designed expressly for international comparisons of consumer price inflation across EU Member States. these harmonized inflation figures will be used to inform decisi ...
Xena: How Hollywood Created a Greek Warrior Princess that Never Existed
Xena the Greek warrior princess, who started as an antagonist of Hercules, captivated audiences around the world more than 20 years ago. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
'Pray for us': Casualties of GREEK ethnics in Ukraine rise to 10
Greece's Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks that led to the death of ten members of the GREEK diaspora in eastern Ukraine.
The Friend in the Foe: Trojans in GREEK Media
After the taking of Helen, the Trojans became Athens's enemy and the GREEK media and writers like Homer used “subtle lies” to make Troy seem not ...
Russians kill 10 Greek nationals near Mariupol – PM
Ten Greek nationals have been killed by Russian bombing near the city of Mariupol. The relevant statement was made by Reuters, referring to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, an Ukrinform ...
Turkish foreign minister responds to accusations by Greek counterpart
World focused on Ukraine but ‘my friend Nikos is focused on his sole hobby: Defamation of Turkiye," Mevlut - Anadolu Agency ...
War In Ukraine: 10 GREEKS Dead In Mariupol From Russian Bombardment
The list of ethnic GREEKS killed in Mariupol (eastern Ukraine) today from Russian bombing is increasing, with the number now reaching ten.
Ukraine: Ten GREEK nationals killed and six others are wounded in Russian air strikes near Mariupol
GREEK Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis confirmed that ten GREEK civilians were killed by Russian air strikes on the outskirts of the villages of ...
GREECE and Australia launch taxation treaty negotiations
GREECE and Australia kicked off the first round of negotiations for a Double Taxation Agreement on 23 February, announced the Australian Embassy ...
Countries worldwide send military aid to Ukraine
Ukrainians living in GREECE hold Ukrainian flags and placards as they take part in a protest against Russia's military operation in Ukraine, ...
BREAKING: GREECE Summons Russia's Ambassador After Ten Civilians Were Killed in Ukraine
The latest Tweet by The Spectator Index states, 'BREAKING: GREECE summons Russia's ambassador after ten civilians were killed in Ukraine' ...
Germany to Provide Ukraine Anti-Tank Weapons, Missiles
Germany will send 1,000 anti-tank weapons and 500 stinger missiles to Ukraine, the German chancellor said on Saturday in a major policy shift by Berlin. Olaf Scholz said the Russian invasion marked a “turning point”, and added: “It is our duty to do our best to help Ukraine defend against the invading army of Putin.” […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Ukraine Raises Millions in Cryptocurrencies From Donors
Ukraine has raised $15 million through thousands of donations in cryptocurrencies since the start of the Russian invasion, cryptocurrency analysts said on Saturday. Researchers at Elliptic, a blockchain analysis company, say that the Ukrainian government, NGOs and volunteer groups have raised the money by advertising their bitcoin wallet addresses online. More than 4,000 donations have […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Ajax: Exploring the Anguish of War in Ancient Greece
Sophocles' tragedy Ajax, about a triumphant Greek hero of the Trojan War who was driven to suicide, powerfully explores the anguish of war Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
'I'd definitely love to do a Greek character'- Julia Anastasopoulos on being Suzelle DIY and Tali babes
Arthur's Mini Super in Sea Point appears to be the perfect place to meet the dominant personality that resides in Julia Anastasopoulos.