Thousands of GREEKS demonstrated in Athens against soaring prices Wednesday as a general strike shut down public services.
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Thousands strike in GREECE over soaring prices, low salaries
The unions are also demanding an increase in the minimum wage to 751 euros from the current 663 euros. GREECE emerged in 2018 from a decade of ...
Theseus and the Minotaur PB (Greek Myths)
But Theseus is different. He's determined to slay the Minotaur and make it back to Athens in one piece. But how can he best a blood-thirsty monster? "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this ...
Athena's: A Taste of Old World Greece!
A popular restaurant in Northwest Houston is bringing a taste of Old World Greece to the Lone Star State. Maria Stefanakis and Ari Varoutsos first opened Athena's in 2020. Despite the challenges of ...
Kipos to bring seafood-focused GREEK restaurant to Lumina Station
The restaurant's other GREEK-themed restaurant, Kipos GREEK Tavern, is in Chapel Hill. Owner Giorgios Bakatsias was taught to garden and cook by his ...
Eric Akis: Lemony GREEK-style soup is a palate-awakening delight
Avgolemono. GREEK-style chicken and rice soup for two, flavoured and thickened with lemon and egg. Preparation time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: ...
HCHC Retires $5.3 Million Mortgage
... gift of $2.5 million from the GREEK Orthodox Archdiocese of America, which had received a large bequest from the estate of Suzanne Mados.
GREECE to Receive Hydrogen-Ready Turbo-Compression Technology for Pipeline
... and turbines for a new compression station for the GREECE Natural Gas Transmission System to meet the domestic gas demands in the country.
Top 10 fantastic fast-growing startups from GREECE to watch in 2022
Regarded as the birthplace of western civilization and the original home of democracy and philosophy, GREECE is a country steeped with innovation,
7 Sports of Ancient GREECE
Here are some of the sports in which ancient Greek athletes competed. 1. Chariot Races. Amphiaraus in a chariot race. Greek hero and king of Argos.
Lion Burger, Tiger Steak From Lab-Grown Meat Hit the Market
A British company called Primeval Foods is pitching lab-grown meat, such as lion burgers, tiger steaks, and zebra sushi rolls to climate-conscious consumers. The company says it wants consumers of plant-based meat alternatives to switch to lab-grown meats in a bid to preserve the planet. Lab-grown meat is produced by cultivating animal cells directly to […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Nisyros Island - a Moonscaped Aegean Hideaway
Nisyros is a magical gem located in the the Dodecanese. The island is part of and has an active volcano which is also the youngest in Greece. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
[Opinion] Using migrants to do Greece's dirty work
Human Rights Watch refugee programme director reflects on 14 years of progress in Greece's treatment of migrants — and finds things have gone backwards.
The best last-minute flight deals from just £8 return – including Italy, Greece & Malta
LOOKING for an excuse to take a break and fly somewhere warmer without spending too much money? Flight comparison website Skyscanner has some ridiculously cheap deals on last-minute flights, with ...
Enterprise Greece: Θετική γνωμοδότηση για το έργο «Investment in Data Centres in Greece» της Microsoft
Σύμφωνα με ανακοίνωση, το διοικητικό συμβούλιο της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Επενδύσεων και Εξωτερικού Εμπορίου (Enterprise Greece), στη συνεδρίαση της 1ης Απριλίου 2022, γνωμοδότησε θετικά προς τη Δ.Ε.Σ.Ε. για την υπαγωγή του επενδυτικού σχεδίου «Investment in Data Centres in Greece» της εταιρείας Microsoft Operations 4733 Hellas Single Member S.A. Το έργο αφορά στη δημιουργία ενός Συγκροτήματος Κέντρων […] The post Enterprise Greece: Θετική γνωμοδότηση για το έργο «Investment in Data Centres in Greece» της Microsoft appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
“23ο Ετήσιο Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum” – “A New Era – A New Direction for Greece”
14 Ενότητες – 64 Ομιλητές Συνάντηση Κορυφής για την Ελληνική Οικονομία και τις Επενδύσεις Συμμετέχουν Κορυφαίοι Αμερικανοί και Διεθνείς Επενδυτές, Διεθνείς & Ελληνικές Επιχειρήσεις, Διεθνείς Τράπεζες & Οργανισμοί, και Ανώτερα Κυβερνητικά Στελέχη Το “23rd Capital Link Invest in Greece” Forum: “A New Era – A New Direction for Greece” θα πραγματοποιηθεί την Δευτέρα, 11 Απριλίου, […] The post “23ο Ετήσιο Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum” – “A New Era – A New Direction for Greece” appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Greece to ramp up coal mining to help cut reliance on gas, PM says
ATHENS (Reuters) -Greece will ramp up coal mining in the next two years as a "temporary" measure to help reduce a dependence on gas that has soared since last year and after Russia's invasion of ...
Greece to Increase Coal-Fired Energy Production to Cut Gas Needs
Greece will boost power output from lignite coal over the next two years in a short-term measure to reduce the country’s dependence on expensive natural gas. We apologize, but this video has failed to ...
Jamie Dimon's Greek Foray Offers JPMorgan a Gateway to Europe
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is planning to use its recently acquired stake in Greek payments firm Viva Wallet to support lending to small businesses across Europe, an ambition that would introduce a rare ...
War in Ukraine Dominates Opening of the Delphi Economic Forum
The war in Ukraine dominated the opening of the prestigious Delphi Economic Forum on Wednesday with remarks by several heads of state. The Forum opened in person in Delphi after two years of online and hybrid formats due to the pandemic. The war in Ukraine and its economic, social and political implications exacerbating the energy […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
David Cronenberg: The Experience of Filming in Greece
Renowned Canadian Director David Cronenberg spoke recently about his experience of filming in Greece his latest and highly anticipated movie “Crimes Of The Future”. Cronenberg, one of the principal originators of what is commonly known as the body horror genre, shot the film in Greece in the Summer of 2021. The upcoming movie, starring, among […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
After two years, Augusta Greek Festival returns in full and in-person
After two years of drive-thru festivals because of COVID-19 concerns, organizers are ready to welcome everyone back to enjoy the festival in full.
Greek workers stage 24-hour general strike over high prices
Tens of thousands of Greeks walked off the job across the country on Wednesday to join a 24-hour general strike over soaring heating, electricity and housing costs. Public services and transport were ...
Which Greek House “Bridgerton” Characters Would Be In: FSU Edition
After much discussion amongst the ton, I have compiled a list of which Greek fraternity at Florida State our favorite Bridgerton men would be in. First, we have Mayfair’s most eligible bachelor of the ...
Greek PM inaugurates 204 MW solar park, pledges fast permits for renewables
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis inaugurated on Wednesday a 204-megawatt solar park and promised to speed up permits for renewable energy projects as the country seeks to wean off polluting ...
Pittsfield: Greek church sets spring pastry sale
The Philoptochos Society of St. George Greek Orthodox Church is accepting orders for its annual Greek pastry sale with pickup on Saturday, April 16.
Greek pilot who killed British wife in 'botched burglary' charged with dog death
Babis Anagnostopoulos, a Greek pilot who is accused of murdering his 20-year-old British wife Caroline Crouch and and killing their dog Roxy, will appear in court in Athens on Friday
FM Dendias with Cypriot, Israeli counterparts: Revisionism will not be tolerated in the 21st century
The strategic partner relationship among Greece, Cyprus and Israel is based on solid foundations, said Greek Foreign Affairs Minister Nikos Dendias after a meeting with his counterparts of Israel Yair Lapid and of Cyprus Ioannis Kasoulides held in Athens on Tuesday. All three countries share a joint vision for peace, stability and prosperity in the […] The post FM Dendias with Cypriot, Israeli counterparts: Revisionism will not be tolerated in the 21st century appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Reforms, high-caliber engineers make Greece a desirable investment destination
Greece’s high-caliber technology professionals and the reforms being implemented are what make the country a desirable investment destination, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Monday, addressing a Greek-French development and investment initiative at Zappeion Hall in Athens. The ‘Growing Together’ initiative included the French public investment bank Bpifrance, the Hellenic Development Bank (HDB) and the […] The post Reforms, high-caliber engineers make Greece a desirable investment destination appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Fire and smoke at a Covid ward in Greece kill one and injure at least two others.
A fire broke out on Wednesday in a Covid ward at a hospital in Thessaloniki, a city in northern Greece, killing one person and seriously injuring at least two others, said Vassilis Vathrakoyiannis, a ...
The Dance of Zalongo and the Self-Sacrifice of Greek Women
The Dance of Zalongo is considered to be a monumental act of bravery and defiance against the Ottoman rulers by the women of Epirus. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greece's PPC to increase coal mining for power supply security -sources
Greece's biggest power utility, plans to increase coal extraction this year to make sure there are no power shortages in the event Russia halts gas supplies to Greece, two sources told Reuters on ...
Enlightened adds GREEK yogurt flavors to cheesecake line
The low-sugar dessert brand announced the launch of its GREEK Yogurt Cheesecakes in two flavors.
Greek Post Restarts Services After Cyber-Attack Downs System
Hellenic Post said it was resuming operations after a serious cyber-attack in late March brought down the computer systems with use of malware. Hellenic Post, ELTA, announced on Wednesday that it ...
Greece, Norway order expulsion of Russian diplomats
Greece and Norway become the latest EU countries to order the expulsion of Russian diplomats amid outrage over Ukraine.
A different kind of oil pipeline links a Greek olive farmer and Minnesota dreamer
In the fifth and final installment of our "Liquid Gold" series, we explore how a friendship between the two became the blueprint for changing the world through food.
Thousands protest as Greek workers strike over high prices, low wages
Thousands protested in Athens on Wednesday during a day-long nationwide strike over what workers call a “deepening crisis” of rising prices and squeezed incomes, disrupting transport, ferries, schools ...
Meghan Markle files trademark application to own GREEK word 'archetypes' ! (FILE)
In what must be both the dumbest and most audacious attempt at 'owning' a word, GREEK City Times can reveal that Meghan Markle has filed to ...
GREEK workers strike over soaring prices, demand salary increases
The strike left ferries to and from GREEK islands tied up in port, and left Athens ... GREEKS have held a general strike over soaring prices, ...
Pedia GREEK School students in Victoria get creative ahead of Easter
Young students from Pedia GREEK School in Clayton South, Victoria have been busy getting creative in the lead up to GREEK Orthodox Easter.
GREECE launches temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees
GREECE has begun offering Ukrainian refugees temporary protection at the country's regional asylum offices in Athens, Thessaloniki, ...
Pass The Remote: Picks From The Sf Greek, Polly Jasper And International Ocean Film Festivals
Three film festivals in the Bay Area take flight this week while another one in the South Bay offers more jam-packed temptations as part of its second week of all-virtual programming. Pass the Remote ...
Ancient Greek Masterpieces Were Painted in Dazzling Colors
It is nearly impossible to imagine the sparkling white ancient Greek sculptures painted in a variety of bright colors.
Air Astana launches new services to Greece
Air Astana will launch direct services from Nur-Sultan and Almaty to Heraklion, capital of the Greek island of Crete on 1 June 2022.
One dead, three hurt in Greek COVID-19 hospital explosion
One person was killed and at least three injured in an explosion on Wednesday at a COVID-19 ward in one of Greece's main hospitals, AFP has reported, citing local officials.
Greece To Expel 12 Russian Diplomats: Foreign Ministry
NNA - Greece announced Wednesday that it was expelling 12 Russian diplomats, becoming the latest EU country to order such expulsions amid increasing outrage over the war in Ukraine. " ...
BREAKING: GREECE Expels 12 Russian Diplomats
Twelve members of Russia's Diplomatic and Consular Missions in GREECE are being expelled, according to an announcement by the Ministry of Foreign ...
Fire in Covid-unit of Thessaloniki hospital: One patient dead, five injured
A fire broke out in the Covid unit of the Papanikolaou hospital in Thessaloniki, where people with respiratory problems are being treated. One patient died and at least two others were seriously injured. The fire broke out in the Covid-unit where 20 patients were treated. Twenty patients heavily ill with coronavirus were being treated against … The post Fire in Covid-unit of Thessaloniki hospital: One patient dead, five injured appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Archbishop Elpidophoros Slams Russia’s Orthodox Church on Ukraine
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America slammed Russia’s Orthodox Church for supporting the invasion of Ukraine signaling out its head Patriarch Kirill in a speech delivered on Monday. Speaking at an event at the Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church, Port Washington, New York, Elpidophoros said that “responsibility rests squarely on the leadership of the Russian Church and […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.