Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias rejected the idea that the EastMed gas pipeline is dead and claimed the project is “alive and kicking.” The Greek FM made this statement at the Delphi Economic Forum on Saturday and in response to a relevant statement by Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs of the United States Victoria … The post “EastMed is alive and kicking,” says Greek FM Dendias appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Sunday, April 10, 2022
Police recovers tablet from the grave of 9-year-old murdered child in Patras
Greek Police completed the process of recovering an electronic tablet used by nine-year-old child Georgina that was allegedly poisoned by her mother. The tablet was placed in the coffin of the little girl following a last minute request by her mother during the funeral at the cemetery of Agios Athanasios in Sychena, Patras, northern Peloponnese. … The post Police recovers tablet from the grave of 9-year-old murdered child in Patras appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
COVID-MAP: Infections decrease but many Greek regions in “deep red”
Health authorities in Greece updated the COVID-MAP on April 7, 2022. The majority of regional units on the mainland and big islands to remain in highest Level 5 of coronavirus cases, marked as “deep red.” While a week ago, March 31, the number of regional units in second highest lever, Level 4 “red”, were seven, … The post COVID-MAP: Infections decrease but many Greek regions in “deep red” appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Bulgaria dominates Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup in Sofia
SOFIA, April 10 (Xinhua) -- Hosts Bulgaria won seven of the eight gold medals and Greece took the remaining one at the FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup Series, which ended here on Sunday. The hosts dominated the individual competitions. After winning the all-around event on Saturday, Boryana Kaleyn swept the gold medals in the hoop, ball and ribbon competitions. Stiliana Nikolova won the clubs title and took a
The Guardian view on nature tourism: tread lightly
You don’t need to visit a wonder of the world to show an appreciation of landscapes and wildlife The Greek historian Herodotus is said to have made one of the earliest lists of seven wonders of the world. These were man-made structures, including the still mysterious feat of ancient horticulture known as the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. More recent times saw natural alternatives to these marvels of classical architecture proposed: waterfalls, mountains, canyons, reefs. Dramatic landscapes, features and wildlife, and the pleasure and excitement they offer to visitors, are staples of tourism. As environmental consciousness has risen in the west, attitudes to such sightseeing have changed. Yes, it is thrilling to visit remote forests or spot rare species. But travelling to far-flung destinations is carbon-intensive when flights or long road journeys are involved, and conservation can be made more difficult as well as assisted by sightseers. There is a balance to be struck, and ethical governments and businesses around the world try to maximise the benefits while minimising the harms. Colombia, for example, recently introduced laws aimed at promoting sustainable tourism. Continue reading...
Ancient Greek Philosophers’ Timeless Wisdom
Some of the best quotes by Ancient Greek philosophers are sure to make you reflect on life's many issues, and change the way you think.
Easter Scorcher: UK to be hotter than Greece as Bank Holiday temperatures soar to 20C
Brits look set to bask in the sunshine this Easter Bank Holiday with highs of 20C forecast by midweek in Southern areas.
Pro-Russia Rally in Cyprus Draws Support, Counter Protestors
A pro-Russia rally in Limassol, Cyprus garnered both support and counter protesters on Saturday. Members of the city’s Russian community demonstrated their support for their home country. While much of the world has rallied around Ukraine, which was brutally invaded by Russia in late February, some Russians in Cyprus expressed their support of their country. […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Former ‘Bachelorette’ Star Goes Public With Greek Boyfriend After Shocking Divorce
This former “Bachelorette” star has officially moved on. In October 2020, Ashley Hebert and her then-husband J.P. Rosenbaum announced their decision to divorce seven years after they tied the knot.
Greek president must reconcile high expectations and falling quality of life
It is also a direct and dramatic conflict of values, between freedom and authoritarianism.” Since her election, Sakellaropoulou has, perhaps predictably, championed the role of women Commenting on ...
Santorini Mules and Donkeys Exploited for Profit
By Tony Cross The interesting article on the Santorini mules and donkeys by Michael Ermogenis was well informed and well written. It was, however, largely a description of the history of the use of mules and donkeys on the island, and this historical use was used as a justification for their continued use today. That […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Price of Souvlaki Skyrockets in Greece
As the cost of everyday necessities such as gas and groceries has gone up due to the war in Ukraine, the price of souvlaki, a staple of Greek cuisine, has also reached record highs. The stunning price of souvlaki has hit Greeks hard–once a quick, cheap meal in itself, souvlaki has now become more pricey […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
GREEK Healthcare Workers Launch Hunger Strike: 'We Don't Need a Vaccine Passport to Be Free'
ER Editor: GREEKS are generally much better at unending public protests than probably anybody, but the healthcare workers in Greece remind us that ...
Greece denies entry to academician studying Western Thrace Turks
Greece prohibited an academician studying the Turkish community of Western Thrace from entering the country on Saturday. The academician, Murat Derin, ...
Ukraine War: Football Club Shakhtar Donetsk 'Global Tour For Peace'
... Donetsk opened a series of charity games on a government-backed “Global Tour for Peace” with a 1-0 loss at GREEK league leader Olympiakos.
Refugees in GREECE face 'double standards' of migration policy
More than 18,000 Ukrainians have fled to GREECE so far, compared to 32,600 asylum-seekers staying in the country's camps. 'Clear separation'. "There ...
East Coast Step Show to return to Fayetteville after seven-year hiatus
"We wanted the middle school or high school students to see the GREEK college students and alumni step so they can sort of try to emulate what ...
20th Annual Detroit GREEK Independence Day Parade set for Sunday, April 10th
The Detroit GREEK Independence Day Parade, now in its 20th year, is one of the largest GREEK parades in the U.S..
Experts Unearth Spectacular Street Food Shop in Pompeii, Italy
A fascinating discovery of a spectacular street food shop was made by archaeologists recently in Pompeii, southern Italy, a find with provides a peek into ancient food culture. Experts unearthed an entire food shop that sold ready-to-eat meals to passersby, in what appears to be a proper street food shop, equivalent to our modern-day fast […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
GREEK Prime Minister #KyriakosMitsotakis Said the Prices of Natural Gas and
The latest Tweet by IANS India states, 'GREEK Prime Minister #KyriakosMitsotakis said the prices of natural gas and electricity have to be ...
President visits GREEK-speaking villages of Southern Italy
The President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou visited the GREEK-speaking villages of Apulia, in the Salento region of southern ...
The Best Ancient GREECE Comedies Still Funny Today
Some things never change -- humor, luckily, is one thing that hasn't changed a great deal, as we can see by the comedies of Ancient GREECE.
Greek pilot who murdered his British wife is also charged with killing the family’s puppy
A Greek pilot who killed his wife while she slept has also been charged with murdering her puppy after a new law was introduced in Greece ...
The Brown and White Weekly: 04/08/22
Lehigh's Cultural GREEK Council will be joining other GREEK houses on the hill next academic year, taking over what is now House 85.
UK weather forecast LIVE: Britain to be HOTTER than Greece as Met Office predicts glorious 16C Easter weekend scorcher
BRITS are in for a balmy Easter Bank Holiday as temperatures are set to rise to a sun-kissed 16C by midweek. Temperatures will reach the 16C in London by Wednesday ahead of the Bank Holiday ...
UK weather: Met Office predicts parts of Britain could be as hot as Greece this Easter Bank Holiday
Parts of the UK could be as warm as Greece this Easter holiday, according to the latest forcasts. The Met Office shows temperatures claiming to 16C in Kent on Thursday, with WXCharts showing the ...
Ukraine's Shakhtar Donetsk starts peace-themed tour with loss to Olympiakos
... opened a series of charity games on a government-backed "Global Tour for Peace" with a 1-0 loss at GREEK league leader Olympiakos on Saturday.
New Turkish Challenge: Illegal Navtex In Middle Aegean After Nuland Visit
After a prolonged period of "inaction", Turkey returned to the practice of challenging GREEK areas in the Aegean, announcing the conduct of Search ...
April 10: Greece Honors Heroic Exodus of Missolonghi
On April 10, 1826, the 10,500 Missolonghi inhabitants, after one year of siege, made the heroic "Exodus of Missolonghi" Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
GREECE'S Top 5 Destinations To Experience Greek Easter
There is something extra special about GREECE over the Easter period, with so many religious festivities taking place and centuries-old traditions ...
GREECE softens 'tough' migration policy for Ukrainians
For more than two years, GREECE'S conservative government has prided itself on enforcing a "tough but fair" policy towards thousands of asylum ...
GREECE envoy leads guests in a tree planting exercise at Eldoret Arboretum
GREECE Ambassador to Kenya Vicky Pantazopoulou yesterday led dignitaries in Eldoret City Marathon's Climate Action tree planting exercise.
Greek Easter 2017 Passover?
Orthodox Easter this year takes place on Sunday, April 16. Orthodox Good Friday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead a day after his crucifixion. Jesus appears to have died to ...
Bake sale features GREEK desserts, Easter favorites
... course tsoureki bread were just some of the pastries available Saturday during a spring bake sale hosted by the St. George GREEK Orthodox Church.
UK weather forecast: Britain could be as hot as Greece as Bank Holiday looms
Parts of the UK could be as warm as Greece ahead of the Easter weekend, it's hoped. Forecasters believe Britain will finally get some warm spring weather but it will mostly be in the south of England.
Russian bombs destroy a GREEK community struggling for its history
Amid the attack, at least 10 ethnic GREEKS were killed, according to GREEK officials, and countless others were driven from their homes – and away ...
Latest Easter weather forecasts for biggest holiday destinations in Spain, GREECE, Italy and France
With 19 degrees on Friday and Saturday Easter weekend and 18 and 17 degree weather on the Sunday and Monday. GREECE. aerial view of Theologos village.
Quake Info: Moderate Mag. 4.3 Earthquake
4.3 earthquake - Central GREECE, 48 km northwest of Athens, Nomarchia Athinas, Attica, GREECE, on Sunday, Apr 10, 2022 at 5:12 am (GMT +3) - just ...
GREEK citizenship costs Labor candidate right to run for election
Mr Tsambalas, who was born in Australia to GREEK migrant parents, announced he had to quit the race over eligibility concerns on Thursday. “My team ...
Russian bombs rupture a Greek community fighting for its history
Russia’s invasion has scattered a centuries-old group of ethnic Greeks in Ukraine, imperiling decades of work to preserve a heritage.
Two-thirds of power demand covered by RES on April 2
A record 68% of GREECE'S total electricity demand was met by renewable energy sources (RES) on April 2, Independent Power Transmission Operator ...
37 Nepalis trying to enter GREECE illegally arrested in Turkey
Turkish Police said they were preparing to enter Europe illegally. According to Turkish Online, all the arrested were preparing to enter GREECE ...
Persians by Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones review - out of the shadow of the GREEKS
It relies on the accounts, and tall tales, of classical authors such as Herodotus, the world's first historian, irrepressible GREEK storyteller ...
GREECE'S Exodus Of Mesolongi
GREECE'S Exodus of Mesolongi ... 195 year's ago today, the Exodus of Mesolongi was one of the most important historical events of the Greek War of ...
GREECE Festive Shopping Hours For Easter 2022
Easter in GREECE is a public holiday (according to the current constitution, Orthodoxy is the state religion, and the church is not separated from ...
What is the 25th Island of GREECE?
The 25th island of GREECE is known as Amorgos, which has become a top trend meme on Twitter. There are various scenes behind it; we will discuss ...
Ukrainian soccer club Shakhtar starts peace-themed tour
GREEK Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias and the Ukrainian ambassador to Greece, Sergii Shutenko, attended the game. The 32,000-seat stadium appeared to ...
Fostering community: The ROOTS x GREEK Row partnership
Among the mansions of GREEK Row, you can find a brick residence with bright blue doors. However, this is not just another fraternity — it's a ...
First NATO country sends Ukraine powerful surface-to-air missiles to shoot down Russian ...
An S-300 anti-aircraft missile launches during a GREEK army military exercise near Chania on the island of Crete on December 13, 2013.