An advisor of the top European court announced that Denmark violated European Union law in a dispute with Greece over feta cheese on Thursday. Advocate General Tamara Capeta of the Court of Justice of the European Union stated that Denmark violated EU law by allowing Danish companies to sell cheese called “feta” outside of the […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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Friday, March 18, 2022
Miltos Tentoglou Wins Gold for Greece at World Indoor Championships
Greek long jumper Miltiadis Tentoglou won the gold medal at the World Athletics Indoor Championships on Friday with an astonishing jump of 8.55 meters which is the seventh-best jump in the history of indoor athletics. The 24-year-old athlete from the city of Giannitsa, northern Greece, confirmed his status as one of the top Greek athletes […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Rising fuel prices spark unrest in parts of Europe
High energy costs are stoking unrest in parts of Europe, with Spain deploying more than 23,000 police officers amid a truckers' strike Friday, while farmers in France and Greece snarled traffic with their protests.
11 days in Greece, Budapest & New York City Itinerary
You might consider the city of Budapest, divided by the Danube River into two distinctive cities--Buda and Pest--to be essentially one large World Heritage Site.
X’ntigone review – culture wars rage before Freedom Day in Thebes
Abbey, Dublin The political intrigues muddy the drama of conscience but this is a sleek futuristic staging of Sophocles’ tragedy, adapted by Darren Murphy A defiant young woman imprisoned in a perspex cube no longer wants to be called Antigone. Darren Murphy’s new adaptation of the Greek tragedy seems similarly ambivalent about its origins, as if unsure whether to shrug off the original entirely. In his reduced version, subtitled “after Sophocles”, the city of Thebes has been ravaged by a dangerous virus. During this state of emergency, X’ntigone (Eloise Stevenson) has joined a resistance movement against her uncle Creon’s government. About to proclaim Freedom Day, Creon (Michael James Ford) promises to release her if she denounces her dead brother as a traitor. Emma Jordan’s sleek production for Belfast’s Prime Cut and the Mac has a futuristic edge, with Ciaran Bagnall’s design suggesting an art gallery where seductive technology enables new forms of surveillance and control. In an intense confrontation between uncle and niece, each accuses the other of “weaponising” the virus. Bristling with references to culture wars, including plans to destroy statues of dead statesmen, intergenerational conflict is the central theme here, powerfully portrayed. X’ntigone’s disgust at Creon’s cynicism is expressed in Stevenson’s physical revulsion, while Ford’s tone is smoothly supercilious, mocking her new “playground name”. At the Abbey theatre, Dublin, until 26 March Continue reading...
Consul General Androulakis arrives at Uman, will head to Moldova on Friday, say Greek diplomatic sources
Greece’s Consul General in Mariupol, Manolis Androulakis, will stay overnight near the city of Uman, in central Ukraine, where he arrived on Thursday after his evacuation from the consulate general on Tuesday, said Greek diplomatic sources. The Greek diplomat stayed in the city of Zaporizhzhia overnight Wednesday, and he will continue his journey towards Moldova […] The post Consul General Androulakis arrives at Uman, will head to Moldova on Friday, say Greek diplomatic sources appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Webinar on ‘travel resilience’: Greek tourism sector is resilient and always recovers
Greece’s tourism sector will be able to remain resilient, despite the crises, based on a clear strategy, technology and data analysis that helps the sector adjust when it’s needed, according to a webinar organised by the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (ANA) on Wednesday. Tourism is resilient and always recovers, according to those participating in the webinar. […] The post Webinar on ‘travel resilience’: Greek tourism sector is resilient and always recovers appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
This Greek Beauty Brand Transports Me to the Islands-and It’s All 25 Percent off Right Now
Background photo by Egor Myznik; product shot courtesy of Korres Korres began as a Greece-based skincare brand in 1996 and has expanded since then. Welcome to AFAR Approved: a deep dive into the ...
Versace embodies Greek icon in SS22 collection
La Medusa timepieces offer a new take on the icon of feminine beauty, with a 3D Medusa head floating above the dial between two glass crystals.
Putin Stimulates Russian Nationalist Fervor in Moscow Rally
Russian President Vladimir Putin stimulated the nationalist fervor of tens of thousands of Russians as he appeared in a Moscow rally on Friday hailing the “special operation” in Ukraine. Speaking in a rare public appearance at the Luzhniki stadium he told the thousands of flag-waving Russians, many displaying banners with the letter “Z”, which has […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
WHO: Covid-19 Pandemic “Far From Over”
Greece confirmed 23,621 new Covid-19 infections and 55 deaths associated with the virus in the last 24 hours, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) announced on Friday. A total of 24,256 cases had been recorded in the country the day before, Thursday, and 59 people died with the virus. Since the pandemic began, Greece has […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
The Spectacular Peach Blossoms of Imathia, Greece
Every spring, the Greek region of Imathia turns into a spectacular quilt of hot pink and vivid green due to the blossoms of its famed peach trees that line the entire plain, located in central Macedonia. Everyone on Earth has seen the splendor of the flowering cherry trees of Japan, which give such delicate beauty […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
High energy costs trigger unrest in parts of Europe
High energy costs are stoking unrest in parts of Europe, with Spain deploying more than 23,000 police officers amid a truckers’ strike Friday and farmers in France and Greece snarling traffic with their protests. Russia’s war in Ukraine has further pushed up costs for oil and natural gas in Europe, ...
Greek farmers on tractors protest 'unbearable' fuel, fertilizer costs
Hundreds of Greek farmers, some on tractors, protested in Athens on Friday, demanding more tax cuts and subsidies to combat high fuel and fertilizer prices which have soared since Russia's invasion of ...
Greek farmers stage protest outside agricultural ministry over rising costs
Farming associations say they have been left behind by the government's financial support package. View on euronews ...
Tsipras: The country deserves a responsible government
“The country deserves a responsible government and not a government of excuses,” stated main opposition SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance leader Alexis Tsipras on Thursday, while touring the central market of Kalamaria (Thessaloniki). “Today we have in Greece a deep social crisis and the government and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis are unable to deal with it,” he noted. […] The post Tsipras: The country deserves a responsible government appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
UK weather forecast: North East to be hotter than Greece in warmest weekend of the year so far
North East temperatures in the are expected to be double those in Greece this weekend as the UK looks set to enjoy the warmest weekend of the year so far. After a cold start to March, warmer weather ...
Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece urge common EU energy strategy
The leaders of Italy, Spain, Portugal and Greece called on Friday for a common EU strategy to ensure the bloc's energy security after the Ukraine conflict sent prices soaring.
Huge five-bed house for sale for just under £1million with odd resemblance to a prison
Visitors are welcomed into a huge front entrance, flanked by cascading Greek-style columns, and once inside, can park their car in a seven-car garage in Alberta, Canada
Baklava: The Dessert that has Greeks and Turks Fighting over Its Origin
Greeks and Turks have been at each other’s throats for centuries, but a rivalry seldom mentioned revolves around the origins of baklava. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greece Vows to Rebuild Bombed Maternity Hospital in Mariupol, Ukraine
Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday said the country is ready to rebuild a maternity hospital destroyed last week by Russian shelling in the southeast Ukrainian city of Mariupol. “I want to express my abhorrence for what is happening in Ukraine and in Mariupol in particular, which has become a symbol of resistance. You […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greece Offers To Rebuild Mariupol Maternity Hospital After Russian Bombing
An airstrike on March 9 struck the maternity and children's hospital that was providing refuge to adults and children, leaving three dead and 17 wounded.
Norwegian photographer arrested in Greece on spying charges
A 75-year-old Norwegian photographer has been arrested on the Greek island of Lesbos on espionage-related charges and is due to appear in court on Friday. Knut Bry was working with a local non-profit ...
Cambodia, Greece to kick off first consultative dialogue ‘soon’
Cambodia and Greece are set to kick off a first consultative dialogue “soon” in Athens after the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) last year establishing a bilateral ...
Greek unemployment fell to 12.8% in January
Greek unemployment rate fell to 12.8% in January 2022 from 16.2% in the same month last year, but remained unchanged from December 2021, Hellenic Statistical Authority said on Wednesday. More specifically, the number of unemployed people totaled 587,152, down 12,563 from January 2021 (-17.4%) and down 7,100 from December 2021 (-1.2%). The unemployment rate among […] The post Greek unemployment fell to 12.8% in January appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
IG in far view as Greek ratings reviewed
The Greek sovereign is due to have its rating updated after market close on Friday, with some analysts reckoning this could signal that the borrower might be on course to gain eligibility into the ...
Greek court to hear appeals on life sentences for refugees accused of steering dinghies
Two Afghan men jailed for 50 years who say they were forced by traffickers to drive boats among many asylum seekers sentenced for people smuggling ...
Disabled Greek Police Officer Fights Discrimination, is Reinstated
A Greek police officer who was discharged in 2009 due to disability was reinstated into the force this week after launching a successful campaign to change the law. Antonis Tsapatakis was considered by the Hellenic Police (ELAS) as incapable of carrying out his duties as a police officer. He was dismissed, together with 14 of […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greece: Norwegian photographer held on spy charge
A 75-year-old Norwegian photographer has been arrested on the Greek island of Lesbos on espionage-related charges and is due to appear in court ...
Tigran Mkrtchyan has been appointed Ambassador to Albania
By the decree of RA President Vahagn Khachaturyan, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to the Republic of Greece Tigran Mkrtchyan was also appointed Ambassador to the Republic of Albania. “Based on the proposal of the Prime Minister, in accordance with Article 132, Part 1, Clause 2 of the Constitution, as […]
OECD Working Group on Bribery report on Greece
Journalists can request a copy under embargo by emailing Spencer Wilson from the OECD’s Media Division. Embargoed copies will be sent on Monday 21 March. This report is part of the OECD Working Group ...
The 10 most popular islands in Greece – and the quiet ones you should visit instead
The country’s most popular holiday islands are all well set up for this. But if Greece does one thing exceptionally well – better in fact than anywhere else in Europe I can think of – it is to offer ...
Facebook removes posts from Russian embassies in GREECE, Denmark, Costa Rica, Iceland
Russian embassies in Costa Rica, Denmark, GREECE, Iceland, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico and Tunisia did not immediately respond to a request for comment ...
Vodafone GREECE Foundation announces winners of World of Difference programme
The Vodafone GREECE Foundation announced this year's winners of the 12th edition of its World of Difference programme.
Over €4 Billion In EU Fund GREECE'S Fight Against Energy Poverty
The European Union's Social Climate Fund is providing more than €4 billion euros for GREECE to fight energy poverty.
Mohamed bin Zayed discusses bilateral ties with Greek Prime Minister
Friendship and strategic partnership relations that bind the two countries, means to further develop them in various fields ...
Sheikh Mohamed discusses bilateral ties with Greek PM
During the call, Sheikh Mohamed was also reassured about the health of the Greek Prime Minister who tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, wishing him a speedy recovery and continued health and ...
MEDITATION: LXX may help
It bugs some students of scripture that they don't know Hebrew, Aramaic or GREEK. It shouldn't. You can mine tons of info from a careful analysis ...
Books With a GREEK Chorus
A good GREEK chorus in literature really does take the omniscient narrator to the next level. It's fascinating as a reader to see the story through ...
Syrian migrant sues Frontex over pushback from Greece to Turkey
A Syrian migrant who says he was illegally pushed back to Turkey by Greek authorities has sued the European Union border agency Frontex for ...
Alstom to modernise rail infrastructure in northern GREECE
A joint venture of Alstom and Avax will undertake the modernisation of the Thessaloniki-Idomeni railway line in northern GREECE.
Norwegian Photographer Suspected for Espionage Arrested on Greece’s Lesvos
Internationally acclaimed Norwegian photographer Knut Bry was arrested on the Greek island of Lesvos on Thursday suspected of espionage. According to local media stonisi, he was arrested for taking pictures of the Greek Coast Guard and Navy vessels. Citing Coast Guard sources the local news website notes that the vessels were on the pictures he […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Netflix Looking to Crack Down on Sharing Accounts
Netflix is testing out a new fee to crack down on the practice of users sharing their accounts with people outside their household, according to a company blog post released on Wednesday. Many people have access to Netflix, the world’s biggest streaming service, through accounts of friends and family. Although against Netflix’s terms and conditions, […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Eleftherios Venizelos: The Leader Who Expanded Greece’s Borders
Born in Mournies, Chania on August 23, 1864, Eleftherios Venizelos served seven times as Greece’s prime minister. For most people, he was viewed as the country’s most important politician because he expanded Greek borders and brought Constitutional reforms that modernized Greece. Others believe he was responsible for dividing the Greek people. In 1866 Venizelos’ family […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Cooking with GREEK Food Bloggers: Mary Politis' Lenten Kolokithokeftedes
Mary Politis from Mary's Kouzina has all your Lenten needs sorted with her fasting kolokithokeftedes recipe.
Property sale could see $100 million for GREEK organisations in Sydney
Delegates of 21 GREEK organisations in Sydney voted in favour of a massive sale to realise their vision for the future of the GREEK Australian ...
GREEK-Filipina executive breaks cultural barriers in the UK maritime industry
Kate Bollanou is every bit the epitome of an empowered woman whose personality is tempered by a mixed ancestry of GREEKS and Filipinos.
GREEK author presents new book on Armenian Genocide
A new book on Armenian Genocide by GREEK author Alexandros Pigadas was presented in Athens. Titled “Nation and ethnic minorities: Study of the ...
We tried Greek street food ahead of Birmingham City FC debut
One Midlands club on board with change is Birmingham City FC, having announced a number of new street food vendors at St Andrew's. One yet to make an appearance, however, is Street Kitchen Brother's ...
Greece refuses to supply air defense systems to Ukraine
Greece refused to provide air defense systems to Ukraine, according to local media reports on Thursday. Athens, which was approached through informal channels, informed Kyiv that it is unable to ...