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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
5 Accommodation Tips For Students In Greece
Greece is a common choice among international students. Though there have been serious concerns regarding its economic health, students worldwide continue to come here to gain excellent educational ...
Durbin Meets With Loukas Kozonis, Guest To GREEK Prime Minister's Joint Meeting Of Congress
“This is a historic trip for the GREEK Prime Minister and I am honored to be the guest of Senator Durbin – who has not only been a great friend of ...
Novartis faces GREEK bribery lawsuit as government prepares to seek compensation
After years of investigating and political finger-pointing, the GREEK government is still pressing bribery allegations against Novartis and is now ...
A Breezy GREEK Patio Hangout Hits Soho House in the Arts District
Mandolin Taverna, an offshoot of a Miami restaurant, is now serving GREEK, Turish, and Mediterranean fare for all just steps from Bestia and the ...
Greek PM Mitsotakis hails shared interest in democracy in speech before Congress
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reaffirmed Greece's relationship with the United States on Tuesday during remarks before a joint session of Congress.
Greek prime minister addresses US Congress
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed on Monday a joint session of US Congress, commenting on some issues regarding Turkiye, and Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine. Emphasizing that ...
Elon Musk Halts Twitter Deal Due to Bots, Fake Accounts
Billionaire Elon Musk has halted his purchase of social network Twitter due to a lack of clarity regarding the number of bots and fake accounts on the platform. On Tuesday, Musk stated that his $44 billion deal to purchase the company “cannot move forward” until he receives clarification about the number of bots and fake […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
European Companies Can Buy Russian Gas and Avoid Sanctions
The European Union has softened its stance on the purchase of Russian gas and oil, as it released a series of guidelines for European companies to purchase fuel from the country and avoid breaching sanctions on Monday. The bloc proposed a total ban on Russian oil imports in a large packet of sanctions on May […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
The NYSE Was Founded Under a Tree on May 17, 1792
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the largest such stock exchange in the world, has quite humble origins. According to legend, it was founded on May 17, 1792 under a buttonwood tree outside of 68 Wall Street when 24 stockbrokers signed the Buttonwood Agreement. The Buttonwood Agreement is considered one of America’s most important financial […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greece's bad debt ratio drops 82.8 pct in 6 years
ATHENS, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Non-performing loans (NPLs) in Greece's banking system had been reduced by 82.8 pct in the period 2016-2021, but the outlook for the future is cloudy due to the new challenges, local officials told an online economic forum here on Tuesday. NPLs at the end of December 2021 amounted to 18.4 billion euros (19.4 billion U.S. dollars), down by 90.3 billion euros compared to March 2016, when
Greek Prime Minister urges American support for Ukraine, defense of democracy
Following his visit with Mr. Mitsotakis, Mr. Biden thanked the Greek leader for his “moral courage and clarity” against Russia, which includes his support for economic sanctions against the country. • ...
Betsson chooses GoldenRace virtual games for Greek market
GoldenRace has signed a partnership deal with Betsson to become the first and only virtual games provider of the operator in Greece. As such, Betsson’s online players in the country will be able to ...
GREECE and the US fully agree on averting Turkish aggression, Gerapetritis says
US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis appeared to fully agree on the need to avert aggressive actions by neighboring ...
GREECE Acquires F-35 Fighter
Greeece will soon begin negotiations with the US on the purchase of fifth-generation F-35 fighters as part of efforts to strengthen both the Greek ...
Murderer of Brit mum Caroline Crouch STILL maintains innocence despite guilty verdict
WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT Babis Anagnostopoulos, 34, was sentenced to life for the premeditated killing of his Brit wife Caroline Crouch, 20, with an additional 11-and-a-half years for slaughtering their pet dog Roxy in their ground floor maisonette on the outskirts of Athens, Greece
Greek leader warns Congress against weapons sales to Turkey
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday warned a joint session of Congress against supporting the Biden administration’s proposed military sales to Turkey, saying such a move could ...
Greek FinMin welcomes EU Commission’s spring forecasts report
The European Commission's spring forecasts "confirmed the resilience and dynamism of the Greek economy " Finance Minister Staikouras said ...
WATCH LIVE: GREEK Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis delivers address to joint session of Congress
GREEK Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis delivers an address on Tuesday to a joint session of Congress.
Greek Opposition Leader Tsipras Re-elected as SYRIZA Leader
Greek opposition leader Alexis Tsipras renewed his mandate as SYRIZA leader after an inner-party ballot on Sunday.
Archbishop Elpidophoros Proclaims May 15 as AHEPA Sunday
WASHINGTON, DC — His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has proclaimed May 15, 2022, as “AHEPA Sunday” in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. The Encyclical, issued by Archbishop Elpidophoros, states, in part: “This year of 2022 has a very special significance for both AHEPA and the Archdiocese because it marks our Centennial Celebrations. This […] The post Archbishop Elpidophoros Proclaims May 15 as AHEPA Sunday appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
W.V. Gov. Proclaims May “Order of AHEPA Month”
WASHINGTON, DC — West Virginia Governor Jim Justice (R) proclaimed May 2022 as “Order of AHEPA Month in West Virginia” at a dinner to commemorate AHEPA’s centennial anniversary hosted by Hancock Chapter 103, Weirton, W.V., at Hellenic Memorial Hall, All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, May 10, 2022. In addition, a West Virginia State Legislature Citation […] The post W.V. Gov. Proclaims May “Order of AHEPA Month” appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Pappas Leads Bipartisan Opposition to Biden Administration Proposal to Sell Weapons to Turkey
Ahead of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s visit to Washington next week, Pappas joined by Hellenic Caucus co-chairs in opposition to the sale of advanced weapons and equipment to upgrade Turkey’s F-16 fleet WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), alongside Hellenic Caucus Co-Chairs Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) and Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (NY-12), announced […] The post Pappas Leads Bipartisan Opposition to Biden Administration Proposal to Sell Weapons to Turkey appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
UK weather: Britain to bake in 81F heat on HOTTEST day of 2022 today
Brits flocked to the beach today as temperatures reached 27.5 (81.5F) in parts of the country, making it the hottest day of the year so far. Parts of the country will be warmer than some Greek islands.
Greek's leader tells Congress democracy is tested by Russia
President Joe Biden thanked Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for his country's "moral leadership" in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine as the two held talks at the White House ...
Unique Watermelon Recipes That are Perfect for Summer in Greece
While delicious on their own, watermelons are also a perfect addition to a number of refreshing recipes that transport you right to Greece. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
LIVE- Greek PM Mitsotakis Delivers Historic Address to U.S. Congress
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is delivering a historic address to a joint session of the U.S. Congress, the first ever by a Greek leader. Mitsotakis among few that have addressed a joint meeting of Congress Mitsotakis has joined only eight other world leaders who have addressed a joint session of Congress since 2015. They […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Cherries from Greece and Turkey are expected to Flood the Market in Bulgaria
The year will be good for cherries, apricots and plums, but the challenge is that this is set to apply to other countries as well. According to Miroslav Chernikov from Silistra, a member of the board ...
UK records hottest day of the year so far with sizzling 27.5C highs hotter than Greece
The Met Office reported temperatures of 27.5C in Heathrow, making today the hottest day of the year so far and putting holiday destinations such as Greece in the shade ...
Saint Basil Academy Spring 2022 Newsletter
Sunday, June 5: The children will travel to Manhattan to march in the GREEK Independence Day Parade wearing full GREEK traditional dress. ○ Saturday, ...
Federal Election 2022: Meet the candidates of GREEK background
More than 1600 citizens have stood for this year's federal election. Find out the who are the 28 candidates of GREEK background.
Feature: Greece's fur industry hub hit hard in wake of Ukraine crisis
A bustling center of the fur trade for generations, Kastoria, a city in northern Greece, has been eerily quiet this spring. The fur traders' stores have been closed since mid-March and some 1,500 ...
Greek PM conveyed Cyprus’ determination for a settlement to Biden,
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis conveyed to US President Joe Biden the message that the Cyprus government is determined to work towards a solution, in line with UN resolutions and EU ...
Memphis Greek Festival returns to the Mid-South this weekend
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The 63rd annual Memphis Greek Festival returns to the Mid-South this weekend. The festival is May 20-21 at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 573 N. Highland St. from 11 a.m.
Watch live: Greek PM Mitsotakis addresses Congress
Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis will speak to a joint session of Congress Tuesday afternoon following his meeting with President Biden Monday. The address is scheduled for 11 a.m. ET.
GREECE'S Air Traffic Only 9.6% Below 2019 Levels
The air traffic in GREECE so far this year is experiencing a healthy boost as it reached a total of 99,164 operated flights, falling behind ...
Greek President visits Ha Long Bay
President Katerina Sakellaropoulou and a high-ranking delegation from Greece visited Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh on May 17 as part of their official visit to Vietnam.
Orthodox Marketplace Spring Sale
Orthodox Marketplace is the official online store for the GREEK Orthodox Archdiocese of America and is managed by the Department of Religious ...
Do I need a mask to fly? Check carefully as European rules change
France has relaxed its rules, but holidaymakers heading for Greece, Italy and Spain will need masks for several more weeks Rules for wearing face masks while travelling abroad remain complex for British holidaymakers as EU nations adopt differing approaches. The European Union announced that from Monday (16 May), masks would no longer be required for passengers on flights to many EU countries. The announcement coincided with one from the French health minister, stating that masks will no longer be required on trains, planes and metros in France. However, major destinations for UK holidaymakers, including Germany, Greece, Italy and Spain, are keeping the mask rule. Italy said passengers are required to wear more-protective FFP2 masks on public transport until 15 June. In Spain, restrictions that came into force in July 2020 were due to be lifted on 15 May, but last Saturday, Spain’s Ministry of the Interior said this was being postponed to midnight on 15 June. Continue reading...
Piraeus Bank fails to recover loss after Greek tanker held in Venezuela for 14 months
Greek lender Piraeus Bank has failed in a bid to recover losses from insurers after a mortgaged tanker was held for 14 months in a Venezuelan oil smuggling probe. UK high court judge Neil Calver ruled ...
Greece 2022: ‘You have to persevere to prosper,’ says Euroseas founder Aristides Pittas
Euroseas and EuroDry founder Aristides Pittas can look back on generations of family involvement in the industry and yet he continues to be amazed by the swings in fortune that are unique to shipping ...
PM Mitsotakis to MSNBC: Greece is back on track after ten-year crisis
Greece is back and the Greek economy is on track after the economic crisis that led to rescue programs, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” show on Monday. Mitsotakis began a two-day visit to the United States, where he is scheduled to meet President Joe Biden the same day and address a […] The post PM Mitsotakis to MSNBC: Greece is back on track after ten-year crisis appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
PM confirms GREEK interest in F-35s at White House reception
US President Joe Biden (right) and GREEK Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (left) are seen clapping at a reception in the East Room of the White ...
Takis Fyssas wants to return to Hearts in a new role as Greek explains talks to sign Tynecastle player
There isn’t time for that on Scottish Cup final week, unfortunately. He will have a keen eye on events at Hampden Park this weekend in between duties as the Greek Football Federation’s technical ...
The Legacy of the Antikythera Mechanism Discovered on This Day in 1901
The Antikythera Mechanism, widely believed to be the world’s first computer, was among wreckage retrieved from a shipwreck off the coast of the Greek island Antikythera 0n May 17, 1901. A year later, it was identified as containing a gear by Greek archaeologist Valerios Stais. Since then, the Mechanism has had a lasting impact on […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Humans and Neanderthals “Lived Together” 50,000 Years Ago
New research from an Israeli archaeological dig has proven that modern humans and Neanderthals lived together some 50,000 years ago. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Ukraine’s Mariupol Falls to Russia After 82 Days of Battle
Russia has gained full control of Ukraine’s Mariupol after the last Ukrainian soldiers were evacuated from the besieged Azovstal steel plant on Monday. Late on Monday, Ukraine’s deputy defense minister, Hanna Maliar, said that 53 heavily wounded soldiers were evacuated to a hospital in the Russian-controlled town of Novoazovsk. More than 200 others were transported […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Stay in an over-water bungalow for less than the Maldives – from Greece to Egypt
Staying in a bungalow above the turquoise waters of the Maldives is a dream for many, but these resorts in Panama, Jamaica, Egypt and Greece offer similar for less - and one is as cheap as £73 a night ...
Inside disease-ridden jail where Caroline Crouch’s killer husband will be caged for 27 years with terrorists & rapists
CAROLINE Crouch’s killed husband has been sent to a hell-hole prison housing rapists and terrorists as he starts a 27-year sentence. Twisted Babis Anagnostopoulos, 34, will be locked up in maximum security prison Korydallos after being found guilty of suffocating his 20-year-old wife to death at their home in Greece in May last year. The Greek helicopter […]
WizzAir delayed flight leaves couple stranded in Greece for 20 hours
A couple were stranded in Greece for nearly 20 hours after their WizzAir flight kept getting delayed. Sally Brown and Anthony Kingdom from Pembrokeshire said they felt as though they were "treated ...