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Thursday, March 10, 2022

Amanda Tenfjord to Represent Greece with “Die Together” at Eurovision

Amanda Georgiadi, also known as Amanda Tenfjord, has released her Eurovision 2022 entry for Greece called “Die Together” on Thursday. The song, which 25-year-old Georgiadi composed herself with the help of Bjorn Helgen, tells the story of a couple in what could be considered a toxic relationship: “I love you, say that you love me […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Covid-19 Cases in Greece Over 20,000 for Third Day

Greece confirmed 21,863 new Covid-19 infections and 56 deaths associated with the virus in the last 24 hours, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) announced on Thursday. A total of 23,335 cases had been recorded in the country the day before, Wednesday, and 21,121 on Tuesday, making today the third day straight with cases numbering […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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The Greek Captain Who Refused to Participate in Bombing of Yugoslavia

Greek Navy Captain Marinos Ritsoudis became famous internationally after he refused to participate in a NATO mission as the organization conducted bombings in Yugoslavia in 1999. In that year, NATO countries, including the US, conducted an aerial bombing campaign on what is now Serbia, and was part of Yugoslavia then, during the Kosovo War. Human […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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In Search of a Compass: Greek-Turkish Relations in Uncharted Waters

This presentation aims to evaluate the state of Greek-Turkish relations in light of recent developments leading to the reconfiguration of Turkish foreign policy. Following twenty years of détente and ...


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Greek bake and Pastichio pre-order-only sale under way

A pre-order-only Greek bake and Pastichio sale is under way by the AllSaints Ladies Greek Orthodox Philoptochos Society of Weirton. Once again, they are selling Greek koulourakia (twist cookies) and ...


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Saffron Crocus was First Domesticated in Ancient Greece

In a review paper published in the journal Frontiers in Plant Science, researchers followed ancient arts and recent genetics to trace the evolutionary origin of the saffron crocus (Crocus sativus), a ...


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Inflation in Greece Soars by 7.2% Following Rise in Electricity, Fuel

Greece’s annual inflation rate soared by 7.2% in February compared to 6.2% in January, which has accelerated a trend that has followed the COVID-19 pandemic and now the Russia-Ukraine conflict, official statistical data released Thursday indicates. The surge in consumer prices was driven by the price of electricity and fuel, especially gasoline, which has grown […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Letter “Z” Becomes a Symbol of Russia in Ukraine Invasion

Over the weekend, Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak’s decision to wear the “Z” symbol while on the World Cup podium, a symbol which is linked to support for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, grew global attention. The symbol has been sweeping social media after first appearing as an identifier on Russian tanks in the […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Deterrence vs. Irrationality: NATO, Russian Strategy on Nuclear Weapons

NATO and Russia’s strategy on nuclear weapons are clearly miles apart. NATO’s current nuclear policy, based on its 2010 Strategic Concept and the 2012 Deterrence and Defense Posture Review, focuses on credible deterrence and defense in a mix of nuclear, conventional, and missile defense capabilities. “NATO’s nuclear forces is central to maintain deterrence, which is […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Russia Claims Attack on Children’s Hospital Has Been Staged by Ukraine

Russia claimed on Thursday that the airstrike on a children’s hospital in Ukraine’s Mariupol the previous day was staged. The Russian embassy to the UK has claimed a photograph of a pregnant woman injured during the Mariupol maternity hospital attack is fake and Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov branded the attack a “pathetic outcry” during […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Kairos: The Last Gods: A Greek Myth & Pirate LitRPG

Kairos, a young pirate with the ability to speak with animals, has dreams to ascend as the newest deity of a flooded world. Though it will take more than ambition, charisma, and a ship to do so. He ...


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Where is hot in October? Average temperatures of affordable destinations for Cyprus, Malta, the Canary Islands and Greece

As we approach spring and the days become longer and brighter, people are keen to book holidays abroad and jet away. Besides, with the Easter and summer holidays coming up, you may want to prepare in ...


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Gatsby Athens Opens in Greek Capital

The historic city of Athens— a long-time favorite of holidaymakers — unveils its newest luxury hotel, Gatsby Athens.


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Greece must not relax, warns influential German economist

… Kathimerini, stressing that “fiscal discipline is indispensable.” With regards to Greece … performance of the Greek economy will ensure … , in part, Greek debt. Greece has a relatively favorable … Greece’s economy and its fiscal position. In the medium term, Greek …


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Wind and solar energy to boost power grid on Greek island of Crete

02:43   Greece's largest island of Crete is working to … at the forefront of Greek efforts to transition from fossil … quiet hills of Crete. It's a sign that Greece's largest … global economic factors Some Greek islands have already been able …


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Greek schools welcome Ukrainian students

… students to be welcomed at Greek schools, Education Minister Niki Kerameus … have some knowledge of the Greek language are expected to be … those who do not know Greek. The students are registered based … and their knowledge of the Greek language. At the same time …


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ITV unveils new reality game show set in Greece

ITV has announced a new reality game show called Loaded In Paradise. The broadcaster has said the action-packed series will see party-loving pairs island-hop across the Aegean Islands in Greece in a ...


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Greek Revival architecture: simplicity and splendour

Get closer to Greek Revival architecture at the British Museum. In the 1820s, the English architect Sir Robert Smirke (1780–1867) designed an extraordinary new home for the British Museum. He chose to ...


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UK set to be hotter than Greece today as temperature soars

The UK is set to sizzle with Britain poised to be hotter than parts of Greece today. Thursday will see parts of the country hotter than Athens - as the mercury soars to an unseasonal 14C. In ...


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Greek power utility to post zero 2021 profit as energy costs hit consumers

Greece's biggest power utility Public Power Corp. (PPC) is not expected to post any profit for 2021 as it has spent millions of euros helping consumers who are facing soaring energy bills, the Greek ...


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Missing Ancient Greek Inscriptions Solved by Artificial Intelligence

Ancient Greek historians have a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool to help decipher texts, a study released on Tuesday suggests. Being a scholar in ancient Greek is difficult. The primary texts, on stone that may have been chipped and weathered through time, are frequently damaged beyond repair and hard to decipher, but a new tool […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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No Progress on Ceasefire After Russia – Ukraine Talks

The Russia – Ukraine talks in Turkey between the foreign ministers of each nation failed to make any progress toward declaring a ceasefire in the invasion, according to the foreign ministers of the two nations, who met with the press afterward. Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met together in […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Virtual Lecture Delves into the History and Destruction of Smyrna

A virtual lecture on the history and the destruction of the great city of Smyrna in Asia Minor will be held this coming Tuesday. Organized by the College Year in Athens (CYA) and the Greek Consulate General in Boston, the lecture is a tribute to the city of Smyrna and the 100 years since its […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Researchers suggest saffron was 1st domesticated in Bronze Age Greece

Researchers said artworks, genetics both pointed out that saffron or Crocus sativus, world's costliest spice, was first domesticated in Bronze Age Greece, around 1700 BC or earlier. Team revealed that ...


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CT lawmaker among five Americans attending humanitarian event in Greece

Ditria is one of five Americans representing Greek communities at an annual international humanitarian event in her native Greece. A member of three legislative committees — Regulation Review, Public ...


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Britain will be warmer than GREECE today as temperatures nudge balmy 60F

The highest temperature in Athens is 42F during today while weather in London and South East England is expect to reach highs of 58F as sunny spells take hold amid intermittent showers.


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Face mask rules in Spain, France, Greece, Turkey and more as Covid restrictions ease

Face mask rules differ for each country but with a number of holiday hotspots like France, Spain, Cyprus, Portugal and more as countries continue to relax Covid rules ...


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Greece Industrial Production Falls Most In 8 Months

Greece industrial production declined the most in eight months in January, the Hellenic Statistical Authority said on Thursday.


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Ukraine War: Defusing a Bomb with Bare Hands and a Bottle of Water

A video from Ukraine’s news outlet NEXTA TV shows bomb disposal personnel defusing a massive Russian bomb using only their bare hands and a water bottle. One of the two bomb squad members slowly unscrews the top of the explosive, while the other drips water on it, as explosions are heard in the background. The […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Oregano: The Quintessential Ancient Greek Herb

Ancient Greeks knew a thing or two when it came to herbs, and oregano is one that they simply could not do without.


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Zitamine is launching the first personalized nutrition service in Romania

The first personalized nutrition service with a subscription to natural vitamins, chosen by doctors and pharmacists An initial investment of 300,000 euros and targeted financing worth 300,000 euros Target: 5,000 customers by the end of 2022 and launching the business in Bulgaria, Greece, and Hungary Plans of expansion in 5... The post Zitamine is launching the first personalized nutrition service in Romania appeared first on Nine O' Clock.


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Greece Inflation Accelerates In February

Greece consumer price inflation accelerated in February on housing and transportation costs, the Hellenic Statistical Authority said ...


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Journey To Ancient Greece

If I visit Crete I appear to pay attention your phrases: "Meanwhile the already leafy vineyards, almond timber, olive timber flowed via way of means of, and greater vegetation and vegetation, yellow ...


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EU regulators to investigate millions of euros in Greek aid for Hellenic Post

EU competition regulators opened on Thursday an investigation into Greek aid measures for Hellenic Post (ELTA), the country’s largest postal operator, saying they doubt whether the millions of euros ...


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London weather: Capital set to be hotter than Greece and Monaco as scorching sun arrives

… the south of France or Greece. With temperatures set to peak …


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Heathrow and Gatwick: Latest Covid rules for travelling to Spain, Italy, Portugal, Greece and Turkey

… in for your flight. Greece Athens in Greece is said to be … breath taking To fly to Greece, travellers must first complete an … refused entry to the country. Greece accepts the UK’s proof …


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Maternity hospital in Mariupol hit as GREECE tries to evacuate more civilians

The building of the Consulate General of GREECE in Mariupol has been damaged as a result of missile and bomb attacks by the Russian army.


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Stefanos Tsitsipas news: Greek admits he ‘was in a very bad place’ and considered quitting tennis

His surgeon warned him that it would be unlikely that he would play at the Australian Open, but the Greek returned to action at the ATP Cup before competing at Melbourne Park, losing in the semi ...


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EU Travel Restrictions: List of Measures That Will Be Facilitated in Following Days

Such a statement indicates that travellers will still be required to present a valid vaccination certificate upon their entry. Similar to GREECE, ...


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Passenger location forms to be abolished for travellers to GREECE

Tourism Minister, Vassilis Kikilias announced that GREECE'S requirement for travellers to fill out a Passenger Locator Form will be abolished.


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GREECE surveys Ionian Sea for natural gas reserves

“Prior studies by Greek and international analysts have indicated that GREECE'S natural gas reserves could represent upwards of 250 billion euros in ...


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Some Rochester-area drivers reducing trips as gas prices soar

GREECE, N.Y. — Things will get worse before they get better. That is not what people want to hear at the gas pump. The national average is already ...


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Purge-victim noncommissioned officer froze to death trying to flee to GREECE: report

Cemil Karabidek, a 52-year-old noncommissioned officer, froze to death while trying to flee to GREECE in an attempt to avoid a crackdown launched ...


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GREECE man sentenced to 22 years for having sex with child

A GREECE man convicted of having sexual relations with a girl will spend 22 years in prison. Joseph McGrain, 50, who was convicted of enticement ...


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A brief history of prostitution in ancient GREECE and Rome

The 'oldest profession' was a potent revenue generator for the governments of ancient GREECE and Rome and for some, a key aspect of masculinity.


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Spring is here! Coventry to be warmer than Greece today

After a long winter of snow, sleet and strangely named storms the city will enjoy highs of 13C today (10 March), meaning we will officially be warmer than Greece - Athens is set to reach highs of just ...


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U.S. Sends Tankers to Greece as Ukraine War Enters Third Week

The U.S. is sending a number of KC-135 tankers to Greece a Pentagon spokesman confirmed on Tuesday as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its third week. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby explained that the tankers would “provide additional aerial refueling support to the commander of U.S. European Command,” adding that there has been no change […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Presidents of Israel, Turkey Vow to Mend Ties

Israel’s President Isaac Herzog arrived in Turkey Wednesday to meet his counterpart President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the first visit by an Israeli head of state since 2007, as the countries seek to mend fractured ties. “President Herzog’s visit will be a turning point in Turkey-Israel relations,” Erdogan said in a press conference following the […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Greek Businessman Dimitris Kontominas Dies at 83

Dimitris Kontominas, a Greek businessman that was involved in insurance, retail trade, cinema and was the owner of TV channel Alpha has died ...


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UK set to be hotter than Greece as temperatures soar in unseasonal weather

The UK is set to sizzle with Britain poised to be hotter than parts of Greece today. Thursday will see parts of the country hotter than Athens - as the mercury soars to an unseasonal 14C. In ...


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