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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Hellenic Petroleum & RWE to cooperate in off-shore wind parks

Hellenic Petroleum on Monday announced a cooperation agreement with German RWE in off-shore wind power parks in Greece. The two companies, through their subsidiaries Hellenic Petroleum Renewables and RWE Renewables GmbH, are forming a joint venture with equal share to cooperate in developing, implementing and operating off-shore wind power parks in Greek seas. “This cooperation […] The post Hellenic Petroleum & RWE to cooperate in off-shore wind parks appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church at Ground Zero Consecrated

Archbishop Elpidophoros of America consecrated the rebuilt St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine, destroyed in 9/11.


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Piraeus Container Terminal donates sit-ski wheelchair to Greek Paralympic athlete

A custom sit-ski wheelchair has been donated to a Greek Paralympic athlete by Piraeus Container Terminal S.A. (PCT), a subsidiary of China's COSCO Shipping Ports Limited, according to a press release ...


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PM Mitsotakis: Greece in 2022 is nothing like the country of 2015

“Greece in 2022 is nothing like the country of 2015,” Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis underlined while addressing the European Parliament on Tuesday. Referring to the 2015 referendum, which was also held on the same date, Mitsotakis said that “it almost dealt a fatal blow and only when faced with the prospect of disorderly default did […] The post PM Mitsotakis: Greece in 2022 is nothing like the country of 2015 appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Patmos and Lipsi an enchanting experience for tourists

The British magazine “Conde Nast Traveller” has highlighted the Greek islands of Lipsi and Patmos as must-do destinations that should be at the top of every international traveller’s list, stressing their spiritual aspects that promote well-being. Patmos, with its unspoiled landscapes and its cultural heart is a real pleasure for the body and soul, the […] The post Patmos and Lipsi an enchanting experience for tourists appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Diplomatic sources: FM Dendias’ meetings on the sidelines of Ukraine Recovery Conference

Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias on Monday represented Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the working dinner of the Ukraine Recovery Conference. On the sidelines of the Conference, Dendias met with the President and Foreign Minister of Switzerland Ignazio Cassis who expressed his satisfaction with Greece’s participation in the rebuilding of Ukraine, as well as for its […] The post Diplomatic sources: FM Dendias’ meetings on the sidelines of Ukraine Recovery Conference appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Catholic nun, Greek Orthodox priest among 17 to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

Two Christian leaders are among 17 accomplished civilians who will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House Thursday ...


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Greek Festival Express Returning This Weekend

The moderated style of the Greek Festival, the Greek Festival Express, is returning this weekend to bring the well-known and loved food and pastries to go. As it was explained last year by Father ...


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Ultra-luxe Greek hotel beloved by celebs evacuated due to fire

Amanzoe - an ultra-luxe Greek holiday resort beloved by celebrities - was forced to evacuate overnight after a fire broke out nearby and then spread to the five-star complex.


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Woman's Bag Allegedly Catches On Fire In Greece Due to Scorching Sun

Eva Bacchoo told Newsweek in an email that aside from the beach bag, none of her personal belongings were damaged.


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Turkey should 'play by the rules': Greek defence minister

Greece is open to engagement with Turkey, but Ankara should start 'playing by the rules', Greece's defence minister said on Tuesday.


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British Airways flight axe warning for anyone travelling to Spain, Portugal and Greece this summer

The airline is cancelling flights to more than 70 destinations affecting 105,000 passengers from Heathrow and Gatwick airports ...


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Canadian TV host Sangita Patel nails 'gutsy' fitness challenge on Greek holiday

She filmed herself and her husband, Sam Patel, on the shoreline of the Greek Island of Naxos. As her husband ducked down, she jumped onto his back and he pulled her through his legs to a standing ...


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‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Is Part Marvel Rom-Com, Part Greek Tragedy - and a Total Mess

Ragnarok’ tries to blend his trademark zaniness with pathos and melodrama, and ends up with several different movies ...


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Zelenskyy rebukes Greek tankers for carrying Russian oil

For the second time since April, Russian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy attempted to whip up public opinion against seaborne Russian oil exports — particularly the Greek tankers that carry a lot of it.


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Greece: Large forest blaze forces evacuations west of Athens

Greek firefighters battled a large forest blaze that forced the evacuation of a small village west of Athens, the latest in a series of wildfires that flared as strong winds swept several parts of ...


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The PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation hosts yet another successful Awards Ceremony & Gala

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Another one gone as Concordia sells product tanker into Greece

Sweden’s Concordia Maritime has shrunk its fleet again as asset prices follow rates higher. The Stena-controlled company said a deal has been struck to sell the 65,000-dwt P-Max product tanker Stena ...


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Corinth Canal operates normally since July 4, says managing company

The Corinth Canal has been operating normally since Monday, July 4, 2022, while the first crossings have already taken place, the managing company said Tuesday noon, dismissing media reports of the previous day about a temporary closure. The Corinth Canal Corporation (AEDIK) said in an announcement that the Canal operates as normally, denying reports in … The post Corinth Canal operates normally since July 4, says managing company appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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GREECE – Rise in Covid-19 cases observed, especially in tourist areas, younger age groups

There has been an increase in new Covid-19 infections in the last three weeks, especially in tourist areas, according to an emergency briefing given by National Organisation for Public Health (NOPH) experts on Monday. The experts said the increase in cases is observed mainly in the 18-24 age group, while the rate remains stable for […] The post GREECE – Rise in Covid-19 cases observed, especially in tourist areas, younger age groups appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Hellenic Train, the new name and logo of TrainOSE, presented at Athens event

Greece’s national railways operator TrainOSE was renamed “Hellenic Train” at a presentation attended by Greek and Italian ministers held in Athens on Friday. The new name and logo were presented by Greek Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis, alongside Finance Minister Christos Staikouras and Italy’s Finance Minister Daniele Franco. Also present were Hellenic Train’s parent company ‘Trenitalia’ […] The post Hellenic Train, the new name and logo of TrainOSE, presented at Athens event appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Europe hasn't been this cheap for Americans in decades

If you're an American visiting Italy, Greece or Spain this summer after a travel hiatus during the pandemic, you're in luck: Meals, hotels and tours are more affordable in dollars than they've been in two decades.


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How Ukraine’s ‘Venice’ has borne the brunt of fight for Snake Island

The battle for the strategic outcrop has shaken the fishing village of Vylkove, where boats can no longer put out to sea * Russia-Ukraine war – latest updates It is remote, inhospitable, windswept and largely uninhabited, but it has been fought over for centuries. Legend has it that the rocky outcrop in the Black Sea was created by the sea god Poseidon as a home for the greatest of all Greek warriors: Achilles. And just like the demigod, the small, cross-shaped island has seen its share of wars. Today, the tiny piece of land is known as Snake Island (Zmiinyi Island), and on Monday Ukrainian forces raised the country’s flag there once again after seizing the island back from Russian occupiers, driven away after months of heavy bombardment. The fight for Snake Island has strategic value, but most important it is of national significance for all Ukrainians, especially in their country’s darkest hour, with their back to the wall in Donbas. However, in the tiny fishing village of Vylkove, on the Ukrainian side of the Danube River and the closest inhabited area to the Island, the battle to regain control over this outcrop has upended the lives of inhabitants. Continue reading...


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Greek PM criticizes 'constant aggressive behavior' of Turkey

Greece’s prime minister said Tuesday that Russia's war in Ukraine is a “turning point” in the course of Europe, stressing that any type of outcome that could embolden aggression by other nations on ...


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Is YOUR summer holiday in danger of being ruined by Covid? Cases soar in France, Greece and Italy

Spain, France and Germany are all logging a rise in infections, while further afield in Caribbean hotspots cases are creeping upwards.


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Marshall Plan, A Byword For Huge International Aid

... Britain, Denmark, France, GREECE, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland and Turkey.


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Guests and staff at luxury Greek resort escape wildfire unhurt

The fire started near the eastern Peloponnesian resort of Amanzoe on Monday (4 July) and spread to the grounds of the property. According to local media reports, authorities are exploring possible ...


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Greek authorities release mistakenly accused Israeli man

On Tuesday, Ashkenazi was released from jail, but based on the ruling of a Greek court, is not being permitted to leave Greece until authorities close the case against him. The arrest was made based ...


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10 underrated beach holidays to rival Greece – for a fraction of the price

My first eye-opening insight into this enthralling region was as a teenager, when I hopped on a ferry from Corfu to Sarandë – on Albania’s Riviera  – set on the dazzling Ionian Sea. I was captivated ...


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PAOK hero insists Rangers target Antonio Colak 'couldn't cope' with Greek football

FORMER PAOK striker Michalis Iordanidis believes his old club will benefit from Antonio Colak's imminent departure - because he 'couldn't cope' with the demands of Greek football.


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‘It was Tsitsipas’ fault’ – Nick Kyrgios defended by Rafael Nadal’s uncle who blames Greek for Wimbledon bust-up

"On this occasion, however, I think the blunder ... is attributable to the Greek. "It is true that Kyrgios is too annoying, provocative and that he can easily drive his opponents out of their mind.


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Greece can handle potential natural gas supply cut-off from Russia, says Energy Minister

Environment and Energy Minister Kostas Skrekas said on Monday that Greece can handle potential natural gas supply cut-off from Russia. The minister stressed that Greece “faces one of the lowest risks in Europe in terms of supply sufficiency, provided that liquefied natural gas (LNG) is available.” However, “we are systematically preparing to ensure the country’s … The post Greece can handle potential natural gas supply cut-off from Russia, says Energy Minister appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greece frees Israeli arrested on ‘mistaken’ Interpol warrant, but he can’t leave yet

Dudi Ashkenazi ordered not to leave island of Rhodes until final decision; Israel says Peru's international arrest warrant for drug offenses misidentified him as the culprit ...


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Greece on the brink in 2015, now growing, Mitsotakis

BRUSSELS, 05 LUG - BRUSSELS - Greece's conservative premier, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, said in a speech in front of a plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg that "in 2015, Greece was on ...


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Donkey Milk: The Ancient Greek Secret for Health and Beauty

Humans have been using milk from donkeys for cosmetic and health purposes since antiquity, particularly the ancient Greeks and Egyptians.


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Spain, Portugal and Greece travel warning as hundreds more flights cancelled

British Airways has announced it will has said it will cancel around 650 flights in a bid to avoid continuing travel chaos during the peak summer holiday season. Around 105,000 passengers will be ...


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Greek referendum anniversary: The battle goes on

To understand what we are facing in 2022 in the European Union, we need to understand what happened in Greece in 2015 ...


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'Vast potential'

German power generator and Greek oil firm form 50/50 partnership to explore waters off Mediterranean country that targets 2GW of wind at sea by 2030 ...


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Night guard killed in Khulna train accident

'Hasina: A Daughter's Tale' screened in GREECE. July 04, 2022. Provide security without distancing from the people: President tells PGR.


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Greece installs Israeli-made devices against Turkish drones

Greek forces have started to install military devices that can allegedly cloud the vision of Turkish drones, according to daily Kathimerini.


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Greece launches more energy subsidies to curb 'unbearable' power costs-minister

Greece will extend subsidies to power bills at a cost of more than 700 million euros in July to shore up households and businesses following many months of rising energy prices, its energy minister ...


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Antonio Colak to Rangers transfer door widens as PAOK legend claims striker 'can't cope' in Greece

Antonio Colak is free to join Rangers if he wants this summer - because PAOK wouldn't miss him after a difficult start to life in Greece. That's the view of PAOK legend Michaelis Iordanidis, who ...


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Ancient Greek Olive Grove in Amfissa Near Delphi Damaged by Wildfire

The Olive Grove of Amfissa, near Delphi, which has been damaged by the wildfire is the largest continuous grove in Greece ...


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'Excellent wind resource'

German power generator and Greek oil firm form 50:50 partnership to explore waters off Mediterranean country that targets 2GW of wind at sea by 2030 ...


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RWE, Hellenic Petroleum Partner Up to Build Offshore Wind Farms in Greece

RWE and Hellenic Petroleum Holdings have agreed to collaborate on the development, construction and operation of offshore wind farms off the Greek ...


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Athens Airport on Track to Full Recovery

He referred to GREECE'S 14 regional airports run by Fraport, which according to Bank of GREECE data for April are up by 7.7 percent over 2019 with May ...


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What Are The Entry Requirements For Greece?

Are you thinking of booking a summer getaway? Now that it has relaxed its border restrictions, you may be considering going to Greece.  Here’s everythin ...


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Greek socialist leader to steal spotlight during PM’s speech at EU House

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will address on Tuesday the European Parliament and is expected to analyse his country’s progress over the last three years. However, the intervention of MEP ...


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Stage actress Anna Polytimou dies

Polytimou began her acting career at age 13 and studied at the Drama School of the National Theater of GREECE. After graduating in 1955, ...


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Families facing income woes on a par with Greece and Cyprus? That’s ‘global Britain’

A new report shows household income growth in the UK has plummeted. This is hardly the prosperity we were promised, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee ...


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