How the world sees Greece
SPAIN, GREECE AND PORTUGAL HAVE ALL COME OUT AGAINST BRUSSELS' PLAN TO LOWER CONSUMPTION BY 15% The governments of Spain, Greece and Portugal have all stated that they oppose an EU scheme that would see them slash their natural gas consumption by 15% over the winter. Announced by the European Commission on Wedn
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As wildfires rage across Europe, where a heat wave has intensified drought conditions, volunteer firefighters near Athens, Greece battled a fierce blaze fueled by gale-force winds. CBS News ...
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The prominent Greek actor and director Dimitris Lignadis, who had been sentenced to up to twelve years in jail for the rape of two underage men, ...
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GREECE opposes an EU plan for countries to cut their gas use by 15% by March, its government said on Thursday, after the country unveiled a ...
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The Greek government would oppose a European Union proposal to voluntarily cut gas usage by 15% beginning next month to mitigate a possible ...
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Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki (center) with the board of the Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Bareboat Association (SITESAP).
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The great mystery of the Minoan Phaistos Disc has been "solved by 99 percent" says linguist and archaeologist Gareth Owens.
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Congratulations goes to all the 2021 VCE GREEK Australian students who completed their high-school two years under pandemic lockdowns.
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GREEK Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a series of relief measures for those affected by the devastating fire that ravaged several ...
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Get the Chicks to the GREEK: We've never needed the Chicks, formerly the Dixie Chicks, more than we do now.
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To jumpstart their research, dear friends Panas and Katopis-Lykiardopulo embarked via their favorite GREEK sailboat, Aetos, to “capture the wonders ...
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Tony Kyrcikos is pledging to serve up flavour and his passion for GREEK cuisine in Ayr.
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The provocative actions of Greece, including violation of Turkey’s airspace and territorial waters, are unacceptable, according to a statement ...
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The future of Bitcoin trading in Greece looks bright. Despite the country''s economic crisis, Greek investors have shown a lot of interest in Bitcoin and other digital currencies. You can also explore ...
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“Although relations between the United States, Greece, and Cyprus are great and we share the same Democratic values, you must remember that the United States shares military, economic, and geopolitical interests with Turkey!” The above statement from a high American official not only explains why we are commemorating the 48th anniversary of the illegal and brutal […] The post 48th Anniversary of Turkey’s Illegal Invasion and Continued Occupation appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
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The Greek Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAE) on Thursday unveiled its contingency plan for conserving electric power in the case of a shortage of fossil fuels due to a reduction (or complete suspension) in the supply of natural gas. The plan has been sent to the European Commission and neighbouring member-states and, as a last […] The post Greek energy authority unveils contingency plan for power grid in case of a natural gas shortage appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
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New deal cuts headline tax rate by half but promises to raise more revenue from repatriated shipping profits The government of Greece and its shipowners are about to revise a tax deal stitched ...
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How one adoptee from Greece finally met her bio mom — and now that adoptee wants ALL the Greek families reunited ...
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Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, is noted for its craggy landscape and ancient rock-hewn caverns, but the latest hideaway is decidedly less rugged. Set on the brink of a cliff in Mononaftis, ...
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On Thursday, a firefighter was injured during efforts to extinguish a wildfire that broke out near a town in western Greece, Greek national news agency AMNA reported. Meanwhile, the government ...
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The teen, aged 19, was pushed to the ground by the two other men as the group was leaving a party boat on the Greek island of Zante ...
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Greece has joined Portugal and Spain in rejecting the European Commission's proposal to cut gas consumption by 15% in the 27 member states.
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Holden showed off her daughters striking likeness to her as shared a rare family portrait from their trip to Greece on Instagram. The Heart Radio presenter looked chic in a V-neck dress with tassel ...
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The etymology of Greek islands, depends on spelling, grammar, ancient Greek mythology and the geomorphology of each place.
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Excavation work at the ancient Greek city of Metropolis will focus on preparing the site's acropolis, agora, church and wells for visitors.
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From shunning plastic to composting cigarettes, places like Tilos and Paros are ramping up efforts to reach zero waste and cut carbon emissions ...
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These muffins are a favourite on our breakfast menu. They can be made quickly in the morning and are absolutely delicious served warm with a dollop of Greek ...
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Without proper equipment and special training, however, armed with garden hoses, sprinkling cans and water buckets they probably found on the sport, carrying their weapons and wearing their helmets, Greek policemen did whatever they could to help contain the big wildfire raging at Penteli mountain in the northern outskirts of Athens. Proud of the achievements, … The post With watering cans and garden hoses policemen battled the Athens fire appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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The vast heatwave covering swathes of Europe moved steadily eastwards on Thursday, forcing countries including Italy, Poland and Slovenia to issue their highest heatwave alerts as firefighters battled ...
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T he small Greek city of Alexandroupolis, 15km from the border with Turkey, briefly ran short of eggs and chicken this summer. The reason was a three-day influx of hungry American marines who had ...
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STORY: In footage filmed on Tuesday (July 19) by the Rodopolis Forest Fire Fighting and Disposition Volunteer Forces, firefighters crouched in front of fierce flames, as red-hot embers flew through ...
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Kajol and Ajay Devgn's daughter Nysa Devgan is busy exploring European cities. Now, her close friend Orhan Awatramani has shared new pictures from their vacation in Mykonos, Greece, on his Instagram ...
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The ECB has joined central banks around the world by raising its base rate in an effort to curb inflation. Join us for a special edition of the programme, live from Athens. A decade ago, Greece was at ...
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In conversation with Giorgos Nikiforos, Director of the Codasip Greece Design Center Giorgos Nikiforos recently joined the company to lead the new Codasip ...
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Dundee United head coach Jack Ross is believed to be eyeing Rangers winger Glenn Middleton this summer alongside Greek outfit Atromitos The 23-time capped Scotland U21s international has spent the ...
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The Algarve or Albania? Barbados or the Baltics? Ignore the crowded favourites and head for these stunning secret seaside spots instead ...
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Millions of Brits are looking forward to travelling abroad over the summer - perhaps bizarrely to escape the heat back home. Yet before jetting off there are some important entry requirements and ...
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GREECE has approached the US to join the F-35 fighter jet co-production program, weeks after requesting to buy 20 of the Lockheed aircraft.
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Wildfires are roaring across Europe as the continent is battling extreme heat - tourists in Greece have been evacuated as winds pushed the flames to four areas and a hospital.
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The Atlantic Bank of New York, with almost 100 years of service to the Greek American community, continues to grow.
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A staggering 98% of GREEK citizens think corruption is "widespread" in their country, according to a new European Union survey.
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The National Observatory of Athens had warned since July 18 about the risk of a fire breaking out on Penteli mountain and Attica, already a day earlier, on July 18, 2022. Among the areas that were in danger was Daou on Penteli Mt. where the fire broke out at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday and got … The post Athens Observatory warned about risk of Penteli fire a day earlier appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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After Spain, also Greece and Portugal rejected the proposal of European Commission that called for 15% cuts in natural gas consumption mainly to help Germany. Government spokesman Giannis Oikonomou told reporters at Thursday noon: “the Greek government does not agree on principle with the Commission’s proposal for a 15% reduction in natural gas consumption.” Oikonomou … The post Greece rejects EU Commission proposal for 15% cuts in gas consumption appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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A young British man is currently in intensive care in Zante's General Hospital in Greece after an altercation with two other Brits.
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“This discovery beautifully illustrates the presence of the GREEK merchants who lived in that city,” read a statement from the Egyptian Ministry ...
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Greece has sent a letter of request to the U.S. to purchase 20 F-35 fighter jets, U.S.-based defense website has alleged.
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Alan Cumming did a gig for a cat, Tiff Stevenson was drowned out by samba and some performers even made a profit … fringe veterans discuss their first time and how the festival has changed It was when I still had a fringe of my own: 1974 seems like yesterday, or a date from the ancient history books, depending on how old you are yourself. I was a student and lucky to be there at all. For years Cambridge University had sent a group of actors to do a couple of serious plays plus the Footlights revue. A financial disaster in 73 meant the whole thing was called off in 74. But at the last minute we found a way of subletting a stage to put on just the revue. Would I have made the cut if they needed someone to do justice to a kitchen sink drama and Aristophanes in the original Greek? Probably not. But nearly 50 years later I am still coming back for more. And I haven’t done a straight play yet. • Clive Anderson’s My Seven Wonders is at Assembly George Square Studios, 6-28 August Continue reading...
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Soaring temperatures in Europe have impacted agricultural production and look set to have a knock-on effect on food costs. As warmer weather becomes the norm, will “heatflation” become a regular occurrence? Heatwaves in Europe in the past week have seen exceptionally hot weather wreaking havoc across the continent. In France, Greece, Spain and Portugal, temperatures above 40C sparked wildfires that forced tens of thousands to evacuate from their homes. In the UK, a record high of 40.3C brought on travel chaos and fears of a health emergency. Even when the heat has not caused obvious damage, the impact of such extreme weather can have lasting effect, especially on food production. The result is likely to be “heatflation”, unusually hot temperatures causing smaller harvests and rising food prices. In Italy, for example, the mid-July heatwave was one in a series that has hit the country this summer. As a consequence, agriculture union Coldiretti has warned that drought is threatening 30-40 percent of the national seasonal harvest. Throughout Europe, July’s heatwave hit at during a crucial pollination window for maize crops, threatening to reduce overall harvests and increase import needs. At the same time, experts forecast a decline in milk production that could last for weeks due to overheated livestock. “DEMAND GLOBALLY IS EXCEEDING SUPPLY” The impact of heatflation could be felt over the coming months. For grain crops such as wheat, rice and maize, prices on commodity markets are set in advance, based on forecasts of how successful a harvest will be. “Any expectation that there's going to be a shortage, however small or big, normally manifests itself in four to six months,” says Dominic Moran, a professor of agricultural and resource economics at the University of Edinburgh. As harvest season has already started for much produce, the July heatwave did not damage as many crops as it could have. But in the current economic context, impact of heatflation could still hit hard. “We are in a food, energy and cost-of-living crisis, created by COVID-19, exacerbated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,” says Professor Tim Benton, Director of the Environment and Society Programme at international affairs think tank Chatham House. “In a disrupted market – where demand globally is exceeding supply – any loss of harvest does not help prices.” In May 2022, financial services provider Allianz found that food and drink prices in Eurozone countries had increased by an average of 14% since the start of 2021. At the same time, retail prices had only risen by 6%, meaning retailers had yet to pass the worst of the price hikes from food producers on to consumers. By the time these hikes are fully reflected in supermarket prices, Allianz forecast that the average European consumer will be spending an extra €243 for a basket of food products compared with 2021, before heatflation is factored in. Aside from maize, the products most likely to be impacted by the July heatwave include root crops such as potatoes and sugar beets. “They take a lot of water and they don't tolerate heat-stress or drought conditions at the wrong time of year,” Moran says. The cost of livestock farming also rises exponentially in the heat. Moran adds, “cattle don't like heat so you've got to put them indoors to control their temperature. Then you're forced to keep them cool with energy and, depending on where you live, energy prices are skyrocketing.” Heat-induced stress can also change how animals behave, causing chickens to lay fewer eggs and dairy cows to produce less milk. “A DRASTIC ADAPTATION” As hotter temperatures look set to become a regular occurrence in the future, how can food systems mitigate the impact on costs for consumers? One option some farmers are turning to is switching crops to grow foods that are more resistant to extreme heat and drought. “Those decisions are being made right now in many countries,” Moran says. “We have an international network of crop breeding centers which are improving crops for that reason.” But it will not be possible for everyone. In some areas, climate change is pushing temperatures so high that land will no longer be suitable for agricultural use. "That's far more drastic ... but it's not impossible", Moran says. Another option is rethinking how global food systems work altogether. The current model is “super-efficient and just-in-time, where food is cheap above all,” says Benton. “Resilient food systems have more storage in-built, more diversity of supply routes, sources and produce, more decentralization rather than big processing and distribution centers, and more agility.” A resilient system is more expensive, which would not make for cheaper food costs. But it would ensure food provision was less vulnerable to climate shocks, benefitting consumers and even increasing political stability. In June 2010 extreme heat in Russia and Ukraine reduced yields “to about the same amount the current war has,” Benton says. The resulting price hike for wheat flour had dramatic effects globally, increasing food insecurity, poverty and civil unrest in multiple countries. The Arab Spring was propelled forward by unrest caused by soaring bread prices. “THE ERA OF CHEAP FOOD IS COMING TO AN END” In 2021, the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change concluded it was inevitable that there would be an “increasing occurrence” of record-breaking extreme weather. In a changing climate that is likely to become more volatile, heatflation is one result of a snowballing food production issue. While heatwaves struck in Europe, climate events have impacted global production around the world this year. In Southern China, heavy summer rains and floods disrupted rice, fruit and vegetable production. Drought impacted winter wheat yields in the US and corn and soy bean crops in Argentina. All this disruption in the first half of the year does not bode well for what is to come next. “Looking ahead, our global food system is too fragile to absorb shocks – from climate or otherwise – and therefore we need to think about increasing its resilience,” Benton says. “Perhaps, therefore, the era of cheap food is coming to an end.”
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Travel - Kiwi.com, a travel-tech company, shares travelling data regarding Romanians’ preferences for their summer vacation registered on the platform. The ...
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Ancient Greek philosophers from Aristotle to Socrates and Plato to Thales have been extensively quoted over the centuries.
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