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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Scranton Greek food festival kicks off

The Scranton Greek Food Festival feels like a family reunion — old friends and lots of good food. The fundraiser for Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church on North Washington Avenue in Scranton never ...


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The Ancient Greek Secret to Attaining Super Memory

Science has shown that anyone can attain a super memory by using and ancient Greek and Roman technique called "memory palace." ...


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Entrance to Acropolis Museum at half price to mark 13th birthday

Entrance to the Acropolis Museum on Monday, 20. June 2022 will be reduced to half price to mark the 13th anniversary of the opening of the attraction. The reduced, 5-euro rate will apply throughout the day, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. At 3 p.m., visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy music from the … The post Entrance to Acropolis Museum at half price to mark 13th birthday appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Sydney's Greek Suburb to be Renamed "Little GREECE"

Marrickville is the center of Australia's thriving Greek culture. Now an area of the Sydney suburb will officially be called "Little GREECE."


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SJU Fulbright brushing up on Macedonian before departure to southeast Europe

Studied abroad in GREECE. He decided to go to GREECE because he thought Rome might be a more accessible destination for him in the future. He also ...


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Greek Fest returns to DeWitt

The Greek Cultural Festival hosted by St. Sophia’s Orthodox Church was back in full swing last weekend—a sight that hadn’t been seen since 2019. For the last two summers, ...


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Greek PM Mitsotakis says Turkey's position over Greek islands' sovereignty 'absurd'

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday said Turkey's position that questions Greece's sovereignty over its Aegean islands is "absurd," rendering any talks between the two countries ...


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Greek Para Swimmer Antonios Tsapatakis Wins Gold At World Championships

Greek Paralympic swimmer Antonios Tsapatakis won the gold medal on the opening day of the 2022 World Para Swimming Championships in Madeira ...


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Lincoln Greek restaurant Parthenon moving out; Hickman bar and grill moving in

The Mettle Grill, a bar and grill in Hickman, will move to the space currently occupied by the Parthenon near 56th and Nebraska 2 at the end of July.


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Dragnis-backed FSRU ‘Argo’ project unveiled in Greece

A new floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) with an evocative name was officially unveiled in Athens on Tuesday. The Argo, named after the ship in the ancient Greek myth of the Golden Fleece ...


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Iran says GREECE 'ordered' release of seized oil tankers

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said last week the seizure of the two tankers was retaliation against GREECE because it "stole" ...


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Women's basketball to take foreign tour to GREECE

VERMILLION, S.D.—South Dakota women's basketball will take a 10-day foreign tour to GREECE this August. The Coyotes' GREECE excursion, Aug.


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Appeal trial for jailed Golden Dawn leaders to start amid anti-fascist protests

MPs from Greece’s neo-Nazi organisation return to court 18 months after original criminal convictions The imprisoned protagonists of Greece’s once powerful neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party will seek to overturn prolonged prison terms in an appeals court trial due to open amid anti-fascist protests in Athens this week. Eighteen months after members were convicted of operating a criminal organisation that masqueraded as a political party, appellate judges will start hearing the case afresh on Wednesday. Continue reading...


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Diplomatic sources highlight Turkish hypocrisy over the appointment of muftis in Thrace

Despite repeatedly criticising Greece for appointing the Muslim community’s muftis in the region of Thrace, Turkey also appoints its own muftis at a central level, via a state agency, Greek diplomatic sources pointed out on Tuesday, highlighting the hypocrisy of Turkey’s stance. The sources noted that three Turkish muftis were appointed, seven were transferred and […] The post Diplomatic sources highlight Turkish hypocrisy over the appointment of muftis in Thrace appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Greek-Australian Singer Vassy Achieves 2 Billion Streaming Views

Greek-Australian pop star Vassy's hit single "Bad" has been viewed over 2 billion times across all streaming platforms.


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PM: Greece aims at returning to investment grade in 2023

The GREEK government's goal is to return Greece to investment grade in 2023, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told German Finance Minister ...


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Iran Reports GREECE Released Disputed Tanker and Returning Cargo

The Iranian Ports and Maritime Organization released a statement saying that GREECE has released the disputed crude oil tanker following an ...


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Iran claims Greek gov't demands release of seized Iranian oil shipment

Following Iran's reciprocal response, Greece authorized the return of the Iranian oil shipment it had impounded onboard a Russian-operated ship in Gr ...


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Turkish defence chief rebukes GREEK parliamentarian for Cyprus comment

Türkiye's Defence Minister Hulusi Akar stressed that the country "prevented a massacre" in its 1974 peace operation after a GREEK lawmaker accused ...


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The Greek islands families in Greece visit for their holidays

Its many islands offer a wide-ranging set of unforgettable adventures, magnificent beaches and breathtaking views. With the summer holidays fast approaching, no doubt many families will be jetting off ...


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Coronavirus cases in Greece rise to over 8,000; geographic distribution; viral load

Daily coronavirus cases in Greece rose to 8,083 in the past 24 hours, health authorities announced on Tuesday. 12 Covid-related deaths were recorded in the same period. The number of intubated Covid-patients in hospitals ICUs across the country stands at 109. Two weeks after the Greek government suspended the use of protection masks also indoors … The post Coronavirus cases in Greece rise to over 8,000; geographic distribution; viral load appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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June Sports Tourism Events in GREECE

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is supporting significant sports events taking place in GREECE during June.


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Switzerland, Portugal & GREECE Ranked Top EU Countries With Highest Net Inflows of ...

Switzerland, Portugal, as well as GREECE have been ranked among the top ten countries in terms of net inflows of High Net Worth Individual (HNWI) ...


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J-Mac hospitalized after being struck by car in GREECE

GREECE, N.Y. — A local celebrity is receiving prayers from the community after he was struck by a car. The mother of Jason McElwain, or J-MAC as ...


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Health Alert – U.S. Mission GREECE

Although the testing requirement has been lifted, travelers who have tested positive for COVID-19 or show symptoms while in GREECE must follow Greek ...


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GREECE Releases Iran's Oil Tanker Seized in April

GREECE released on Tuesday the Iranian-flagged Lana tanker that was seized in April Ιran's Ports and Maritime Organisation (PMO) announced.


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The 26 best books about Greek mythology, from funny retellings to graphic novels based on classic myths

From classic epic poems like "The Odyssey" to new novels inspired by Greek gods and goddesses, here are the best Greek mythology books.


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How a battery-powered GREEK island bets on a green future

More than 80% of Tilos' trash is now being recycled and the GREEK island has already been producing most of its own electricity since 2019.


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NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg Accused of Being "Erdogan's Ambassador"

Ankara has been raising the tension in the region by repeated menacing statements against GREEK sovereignty over GREEK islands in the Aegean, ...


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Colorado's largest GREEK festival is back

2022 Denver GREEK Festival June 17 18 19, 2022 on grounds of Assumption GREEK Orthodox Cathedral big gold dome Alameda and Leetsdale Glendale ...


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Designer Athena Gronti Creates Quilt from G-Star Raw's Waste

GREEK artist Athena Gronti is the latest young talent to turn G-Star Raw denim waste and deadstock into an art object.


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Teaser for Greek courthouse PPP

The Greek procuring authority is planning on circulating a flyer for the proposed Athens courthouse and prosecutor’s office PPP ahead of the formal tender launch in an effort to attract foreign ...


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Greek power utility PPC to buy e-mobility startup

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek power utility Public Power Corp. (PPC) said on Tuesday it was buying an e-mobility services startup to help upgrade its expanding network of charging stations for electric ...


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Windstar’s Star Pride makes its grand debut in Greece

Windstar Cruises’ brand new, all-suite Star Pride yacht made its official debut last week with a sold-out, eight-day voyage from Athens to Barcelona.


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Briton, 62, pleads not guilty to raping his own daughter, 33, in Crete

The Briton, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared in court in the Greek island capital of Heraklion today where he pleaded not guilty to rape, sexual assault and domestic violence.


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J-Mac, famous for incredible 3-point shooting performance, injured in Greece crash

The teen who became an overnight celebrity as student-manager-turned-shooting-star in a high school basketball game in 2006, was injured while riding his bicycle.


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Greece to release tanker carrying Iranian oil, return cargo to Tehran

The Russian-flagged tanker Lana, formerly known as Pegas, was seized near Greece in mid-April with the help of US authorities.


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Athens sees Ankara raising tensions

GREEK officials expect two moves by Turkey that will ratchet up tensions between the two nominal allies another notch this summer, to levels not ...


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BEST BITES: Opa! in Frankfort dazzles with modern GREEK cuisine

Best Bites' Tinker Parker reviews the new GREEK restaurant Opa! Modern GREEK Cuisine, located in Frankfort.


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Iranian Tanker Seized By Greece Has Been Released

Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) said on Tuesday the Iranian-flagged Lana tanker ship seized in April by Greece is ...


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Two former SYRIZA ministers to face justice for TV licenses, Novartis scandal

Two former SYRIZA ministers and three prosecutors will face justice for two separate cases in connection with the TV licenses and the Novartis scandal, respectively. Ex minister for Digital Policy, Telecommunications and Media, Nikos Pappas, will be summoned to appear before a special court that will be convened in the fall over the handling of … The post Two former SYRIZA ministers to face justice for TV licenses, Novartis scandal appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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What To Know About The USD To Euro Conversion In Greece

Greece is a dream travel destination. Staying aware of currency issues and exchange rates—may turn a trip into an adventure.


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The Best Restaurants in Santorini

Selene is GREEK-inspired and run by Michelin-starred chef Ettore Bottini. Selene is located inside an old monastery adding GREEK influenced vibes ...


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Forecasts See GREECE Growth at 5.5% in 2022 Driven by Tourism

According to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) seasonally adjusted data released last week, GREECE'S GDP grew by 2.3 percent from January to ...


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Yields on Italian, Greek and Spanish Government Bonds Rise

Investors are continuing to dump the bonds of the eurozone's most vulnerable members Tuesday despite a reprieve for other global bond markets. The yield on the 10-year Italian government bond recently ...


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The GREEK Good Life: Seven Tavernas in Athens to Visit this Summer

Firstly, the menu is a mix of GREEK meets Italian - think: Lobster spaghetti and olive-oil dressed salads. Secondly, it has one of the most dazzling ...


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Afghan migrant shot dead by GREEK security forces, say Turkish media

An Afghan man has died after being shot by GREEK security forces at the Evros border near Edirne, according to a Turkish news report.


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The Feast of Pentecost at the GREEK Community of Cairo

With Patriarchal splendor, the GREEK Community of Cairo celebrated once again the commemoration of the Day of Pentecost at the GREEK Orthodox ...


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'Greek officials escalate Turkey tensions over personal ambitions'

Turkey is in favor of dialogue to solve problems with Greece but some Greek politicians escalate tensions for the sake of their personal and ...


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Greek court orders release of seized oil cargo, Iran says

Tehran said Tuesday that Athens had ordered the release of Iranian oil seized from a Russian-flagged tanker, after a Greek court ruled it must be returned despite US demands. "The Greek government ...


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