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Monday, July 11, 2022

Greek Jews call for creation of Thessaloniki Holocaust monument

Memorial would commemorate site of deportation of 2,000 Jews who were used as forced labor by the German army during the Holocaust.


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Greece's Corinth Canal reopens to shipping after 18-month hiatus

Greece's iconic Corinth Canal reopened to shipping earlier this month after an 18-month hiatus for repair works following a series of landslides, local officials told Xinhua on Monday.


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Greek Prime Minister demands answers over map that shows islands as Turkish

Greece’s prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has called on Turkey to explain a controversial map that was shared on social media. The image showed several major, inhabited Greek islands in the Aegean ...


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Greece grants citizenship to criminal wanted by Türkiye

Greece granted citizenship to a criminal wanted by Türkiye. The decision granting citizenship to Yasam Ayavefe, which was signed by Interior Minister Mavroudis Voridis and President Katerina ...


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House Democrat targets F-16 sales to Turkey over Greek security concerns

Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) has drafted text requiring strict oversight of U.S. sales of F-16 fighter jets and related equipment over security concerns for NATO ally Greece. Pappas is introducing ...


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ECDC and EMA recommend 2nd booster shot in summer 2022

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) have updated public health recommendations on the use of additional booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines this summer and in the upcoming autumn and winter seasons. The updated recommendations come amid increasing rates of COVID-19 reporting and rates of hospital and … The post ECDC and EMA recommend 2nd booster shot in summer 2022 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Fire in resort hotel near Heraklion, Crete

Strong forces of the Fire Department rushed to a multi-storey resort hotel in Kokkini Hani area of Hersonissos Municipality on the island of Crete on Monday afternoon. It was short after 5 o’ clock when the Fire Service was alerted. Thick smoke rose from the hotel and was seen in the broader area. The fire … The post Fire in resort hotel near Heraklion, Crete appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Peter Mackridge obituary

Pioneer of Modern Greek studies in British universities fascinated by questions of language and identity When Peter Mackridge, who has died aged 76 of cancer, embarked on his academic career, “Greece” was widely regarded as either a tourist destination in the sun or the preserve of classicists and archaeologists. But he saw modern Greece – its people, its culture and above all its language – as worthy of appreciation and study in their own right. At King’s College London and later at Oxford University, Peter, whom I first met in 1976, did much to establish Modern Greek studies in the UK university curriculum. Peter’s expertise, while mainly focused on the period from about 1750 to the present, reached back to the 12th century. Equally at home in linguistics and literature, he often wrote on wider cultural matters, including how the modern Greek world connects with the ancient, and the ways in which the Greeks of today have shaped and reshaped their sense of identity in response. Continue reading...


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Greece scraps mandatory quarantine for tourists infected with COVID-19

Greece have issued new rules for tourists who become infected with coronavirus Greek authorities have updated rules for tourists infected with Covid-19, including mandatory isolation. Last week, Greek ...


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At the ALGS Championship, NiceWigg and Greek think inside the box

Instead, it took place inside a small glass vestibule in the lobby. The area around the enclosure, probably a repurposed merchandise shop for the Carolina Hurricanes NHL team, had been packed with ...


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Pope Francis assures Ukrainian Greek Catholic bishops of prayers, 'involvement' to end war

I unite spiritually with your suffering, assuring you of my prayers and involvement, which, considering the current situation, do not appear in the media,” the pope said in a July 11 letter to bishops ...


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Latest entry requirements for Spain, France, Portugal, Italy and Greece ahead of summer holidays

With the summer holidays fast approaching people will be hoping to jet away on a foreign holiday in the coming weeks. Airlines have already seen a huge surge in demand for trips abroad, although this ...


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Malliotakis Cosponsors Amendment Prohibiting F-16 Sale to Turkey

(WASHINGTON, DC) -Today Greek-American Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) cosponsored a bipartisan amendment to the FY2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which would prohibit President Biden from selling or transferring U.S. F-16 fighter jets or modernization kits to Turkey if it continues its aggression in the Eastern Meditteranean region. In order to authorize a sale or […] The post Malliotakis Cosponsors Amendment Prohibiting F-16 Sale to Turkey appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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OLP President Yu Zenggang to ANA: Port of Piraeus is a significant international hub in all areas of activities

The President of Piraeus Port (OLP)Yu Zenggang spoke of the economic and strategic position of Piraeus port that has turned into a significant international hub in all the sectors in an interview to Athens- Macedonian News Agency. Tourism is a significant asset for Greece. How many cruise ships are expected to approach in 2022 the […] The post OLP President Yu Zenggang to ANA: Port of Piraeus is a significant international hub in all areas of activities appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Eldorado Gold closer to restarting construction at Skouries in Greece

Financing discussions continue to advance and the company is targeting the restart of construction in the second half of 2022.


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Why Pistachios from Greek Island of Aegina are Best in the World

The Greek island of Aegina is known for its pistachios, or fistikia, which are considered to be of the highest quality in the world.


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First Map of Known World Created by Ancient Greek Anaximander

The ancient Greek thinker Anaximander lent his prodigious talents to pre-Socratic Greek philosophy, geography, geometry, and cosmology.


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Greek PM Mitsotakis Urges Erdogan to Respond to Provocative Map

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to respond to a map his ally Devlet Bahçeli posted.


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Greece makes quarantine change for travellers including UK holidaygoers

Greece has announced that it has made a change to quarantine rules for all UK travellers. The country has now mandated that those who have coronavirus no longer need to isolate when they land. Greece ...


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EUSA partners meet for disabled sport development event in Greece

Partners of the European University Sports Association's work for a cause, serve for sport programme gathered in Thessaloniki to discuss the ...


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Greece removes quarantine rule for tourists with Covid

Greece has removed its quarantine rule for tourists who test positive for Covid while in the country. The destination previously required any holidaymaker who tested positive for the virus to ...


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Review: Kolonaki offers modern GREEK dining experience in Joburg

All the classic dishes you'd expect at any GREEK restaurant, but done sensationally well. Fast facts. Restaurant name: Kolonaki. Address: 18, 4th ...


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Bishop of Sozopolis presided at memorial service for Cypriot Church leaders in the GREEK ...

The memorial is a reminder of Cyprus's involvement in the GREEK war of independence against the Ottoman occupation which spanned for more than 400 ...


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Edinburgh Castle is a music venue to rival the wonders of Classical Greece – Donald Anderson

Historic Environment Scotland might not be the most obvious patron of successful popular music events, but the castle concerts have become a national institution.


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GREECE: Exploring Supreme and Unparalleled History

GREECE is also considered the “cradle of civilization” in most parts of the world. Among the many things GREECE is famous for (astrology, ...


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Apartment investment platform Protio picks up €2 million to boost real estate sector in GREECE

GREECE-based Protio has raised €2 million in funding for its apartment investment platform to boost the real estate industry in GREECE and beyond.


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THE SAINT NICHOLAS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH AND NATIONAL SHRINE HAS BEEN CONSECRATED AT THE WORLD TRADE CENTER

The Only House of Worship Destroyed on 9/11 has been rebuilt as a National Shrine (New York, NY) – The rebuilt Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, now a National Shrine, was consecrated in a historic and emotional ancient ceremony that drew over 1,300 participants to the World Trade Center; including representatives of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, […] The post THE SAINT NICHOLAS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH AND NATIONAL SHRINE HAS BEEN CONSECRATED AT THE WORLD TRADE CENTER appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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GOARCH Centennial Clergy-Laity Congress Concludes But the “Endeavor Has Only Just Begun”

NEW YORK – The 46th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America concluded July 7, 2022 after a packed final Plenary Session, during which various institutional organizations shared their progress and their vision for the next 100 years. Presenters included Hellenic College Holy Cross President George Cantonis, Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society […] The post GOARCH Centennial Clergy-Laity Congress Concludes But the “Endeavor Has Only Just Begun” appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Trip of the week: cycling slowly around Greece’s Mani Peninsula

Posnov/ Mani Peninsula coastline Posnov/ Here, stony hillsides plunge down to pebble beaches and ‘sparkling blue’ seas . A mountainous region in the ...


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Greece reiterates natural gas sufficiency, while drafting contingency plan

European countries are putting plans in place to manage gas supply and even ration power in case Russian gas flows stop completely or a planned outage at the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, starting on July 11, is extended beyond July 21. Greece reiterates its sufficiency in natural gs and at the same time it drafts … The post Greece reiterates natural gas sufficiency, while drafting contingency plan appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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JellyReport: North-winds move purple jellyfish to the South (map)

Purple jellyfish has moved away from the Saronic Gulf and the beaches of Athens and Attica and the nearby islands during the week July 1-10, 2022 and it has now made its presence visible in the Cyclades islands. According to the JellyReport about the presence of jellyfish in Greece published on Sunday, July 10, 2022, … The post JellyReport: North-winds move purple jellyfish to the South (map) appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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PM urges Erdogan to take position on map depicting GREEK islands as Turkish

GREEK Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has urged Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to take a position on the presentation of a map by his ...


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British woman, 22, 'is raped by wealthy US tourist in hotel toilet' in Mykonos

GREEK media have reported that the woman, 22, from Preston, Lancashire, told police that she had met the man on Saturday afternoon in one of the ...


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Demetrios Stergiou Obituary (1931

10:00a.m. Saint Katherine GREEK Orthodox Church. Send Flowers. DEMETRIOS STERGIOU OBITUARY. Stergiou Demetrios G. Stergiou


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Augusta's 'Greek Chef' to open new sports bar, grill in former Hive Bodega space

Manny Hatzis, a.k.a. "That Greek Chef" known for his pop-up cooking events, is opening his first sports bar and grill in what was the Hive Bodega.


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Federation of Construction Workers of GREECE expresses its solidarity with Roofers Local 36 ...

Dear colleagues, our Federation, which represents thousands of workers in the construction sector in GREECE, has a long history of struggles and ...


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Bank of GREECE : Remarks by Governor of the Bank of GREECE Yannis Stournaras at the 22nd ...

10/07/2022 - Speeches "Beyond Risk Reduction and Risk Sharing: Remarks on the Transformation of Economic Governance in Europe" .


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A new GREEK street food restaurant is opening in Cheltenham

Theres not long left for hungry revellers in Cheltenham to wait to tuck into some authentic GREEK street food with the first Gloucestershire ...


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Nick Kyrgios Wimbledon timeline: The trials, tribulations and terrific tennis

GREEK tennis player. Nick Kyrgios had an event-filled fortnight (Zac Goodwin/PA) (PA Wire). Nick Kyrgios saw his eventful Wimbledon Championships ...


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Wizz Air cuts flights to GREEK resort from Cardiff Airport

Wizz Air is reducing summer flights to the GREEK resort of Heraklion from Cardiff Airport as part of a reduction in its overall capacity.


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Virgin Atlantic Presents its Latest News to GREEK Market

GREEK travel agents and journalists received updates on the latest developments involving Virgin Atlantic Airways during an event held in Athens.


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Panathinaikos back out of Calathes' pursuit after hearing his wage demands

According to George Zakkas from SDNA.gr, the GREEK guard has once again rejected Panathinaikos OPAP Athens' offer, this time for 3 years and €4 ...


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George Levendis named as MD of Greece’s ANT1, Makedonia TV, Antenna Studios

European media company Antenna Group has appointed chief marketing officer George Levendis as managing director of ANT1, Makedonia TV and Antenna Studios in Greece. Levendis became chief marketing ...


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From Greek to Creole: Here’s the lineup for downtown Perry’s next Food Truck Friday

Food Truck Friday returns to Perry with more than 20 vendors ready to serve up a variety of foods, including Mexican, Cuban, Creole, Greek, hibachi, barbecue, fish and chicken, burgers and more.


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GREECE: Covid infected tourists no longer required to quarantine

Previously, SchengenVisaInfo.com reported that GREECE'S tourism growth is well over the Eurozone average. The Greek Minister of Tourism, Vasilis ...


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UK heatwave: Hour-by-hour forecast as Blackburn set to be hotter than Greece

Temperatures are set to soar to 26°C in parts of East Lancashire with some towns set to be hotter than Santorini in Greece.


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Israeli crew enters GREEK market with 378MW pipeline

Israeli company Kenlov Renewable Energy has entered the GREEK clean power market, with a 378MW pipeline of wind and solar development projects ...


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EU court slams Greece for endangering migrant lives

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has condemned GREEK authorities for acting unlawfully in failing to protect the lives of 27 migrants ...


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GREEK News Channel Falsely Accused Hideo Kojima of Being Abe's Assassin

A GREEK news channel falsely accused video game director Hideo Kojima as the assassin of Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe.


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Brit tourist, 22, is ‘raped by wealthy American holidaymaker in hotel toilet’ on Greek island of Mykonos

A BRITISH tourist was allegedly raped by a ‘wealthy American holidaymaker’ in a hotel toilet in Mykonos. The 22-year-old woman reported to police that the man, who she had met last ...


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