Professor Dionysis Simopoulos passed away on Sunday at the age of 79. Simopoulos, head of the Eugenides Planetarium, played an important role in promoting astronomy and science in general in Greece. “Dionysis Simopoulos passed away quietly,” the Eugenides Foundation said in a statement. “The man who for more than 50 years was at the helm […] The post Professor Simopoulos dies at the age of 79 appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
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Monday, August 8, 2022
Türkiye says 11 irregular migrants illegally pushed back by Greece, 3 found dead
Turkish Coast Guard units in the Aegean Izmir province on Monday rescued eight asylum seekers illegally pushed back by Greek forces, and found three others dead, said an official statement. Acting on ...
Donegal man drowns in accident in Greece
A Co Donegal man has died in a tragic accident while holidaying abroad.
The US should mediate the maritime dispute between Turkey and Greece-Cyprus
To help stabilize the eastern Mediterranean and challenge Russia, President Biden should mediate the maritime dispute between Turkey and Greece-Cyprus. Direct negotiations between Greece and ...
Donegal man (50s) dies in tragic accident while on holiday in Greece
A Co Donegal man has died in tragic circumstances while holidaying abroad. The man died while on a family holiday in Greece. The man, who was in his 50s and from the border area of Lifford, was ...
Community 'numbed' as Donegal man dies tragically while on family holiday in Greece
A Co Donegal man has died in tragic circumstances while holidaying abroad. The man, named locally as Martin Duffy, died while on a family holiday in Greece. Mr Duffy, who was in his 50s and from the ...
Greek PM denies knowing about tapping of opponent’s phone
Kyriakos Mitsotakis said eavesdropping on the Pasok party chief, Nikos Androulakis, was wrong The Greek prime minister has attempted to douse a wiretapping scandal engulfing his government, claiming he had no idea the country’s socialist party leader was being monitored by intelligence services reporting directly to him. In an address to the nation on Monday, Kyriakos Mitsotakis described the phone tapping of the Pasok party chief, Nikos Androulakis, as a mistake that should never have occurred. Continue reading...
Pasok leader on phone tapping: Parliament must convene an investigation committee now
Parliament should convene an investigating committee immediately to examine the political responsibilities for the phone tapping attempts against him, PASOK-Movement for Change (KINAL) leader Nikos Androulakis said on Friday. “It is our democratic duty to protect human rights and freedoms of Greek citizens,” he said in a statement, asserting that he will “not allow anyone […] The post Pasok leader on phone tapping: Parliament must convene an investigation committee now appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
28 lighthouses to open for the public on August 21, marking International Lighthouse Day 2022
Some 28 lighthouses across the country will be open to the public on Sunday, August 21, in celebration of International Lighthouse Day 2022, the Greek Navy said on Saturday. They will be open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, and people will have the opportunity to learn about the contribution of lighthouses to navigational safety […] The post 28 lighthouses to open for the public on August 21, marking International Lighthouse Day 2022 appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
European Commission approves 30-mln-euro support for Greek fur and leather producers
The European Commission has approved a Greek scheme for direct grants of 30 million euros in total to Greek fur and leather producers, it was announced on Friday. Funding will be open to companies active in these two sectors, regardless of their size, that are affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and for which the […] The post European Commission approves 30-mln-euro support for Greek fur and leather producers appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Dendias marks 2-year anniversary of Greece-Egypt EEZ agreement
Greek Foreign Affairs Minister Nikos Dendias marked the two-year anniversary since Greece signed an agreement with Egypt designating an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), in social media on Saturday. “We are consolidating our national interests. With respect to International Law and the Law of the Sea,” Dendias tweeted. In his tweet, the Greek minister attached a […] The post Dendias marks 2-year anniversary of Greece-Egypt EEZ agreement appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Ukrainian children to be hosted in summer camps arrive in Athens, Thessaloniki
The first 117 of 600 Ukrainian children aged 6-15 that will be hosted in Greek summer camps arrived in Athens and Thessaloniki on Friday. Greece’s union of privately held camps (Panhellenic Union of Private Initiative Camp Operators) offered to host the children, all of which left Bucha and arrived in the two cities by coaches […] The post Ukrainian children to be hosted in summer camps arrive in Athens, Thessaloniki appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Religion Unplugged Interviews Greek Orthodox Environmental Chief For ‘The Green Patriarch’
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, with its headquarters located in the City of New York, is an Eparchy of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, The mission of th ...
PM denies knowing of ‘Greek Watergate’ phone tapping
The prime minister of Greece insisted today that did not know his opponent’s phone had been tapped in a surveillance scandal likened to Watergate that has a ...
Where to Find Great Greek Food in Every State
Opa! Great Greek food is found all over the United States, with specialties from classic entrees such as pastitsio, keftedes, and moussaka to Americanized hand-held interpretations of gyros, Greek ...
“Tourism proved this year, it is Greece’s heavy industry,” says Minister
This year tourism proved that is Greece’s “heavy industry” and can not only support the national economy but also offer a substantial support in very difficult conditions” Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias stated. In an interview with state-run news agency amna,the Tourism minister said that nobody can doubt the excellent course of tourism in Greece until … The post “Tourism proved this year, it is Greece’s heavy industry,” says Minister appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Greek prime minister ‘unaware’ opposition politician’s phone was bugged
Greece’s prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Monday he was unaware that the country’s intelligence service had attempted to tap an opposition politician’s mobile phone and insisted he would not ...
Greek prime minister denies government involvement in espionage case against opposition leader
Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday denied that the government is involved in an alleged espionage case against opposition leader Nikos Androulakis, who heads the Panhellenic Sociali ...
Greek PM Admits Phone-Tapping A Mistake, Denies Knowledge
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday admitted wrong-doing but denied knowledge of the recent phone-tapping scandal.
Greek tanker player Pyxis swings to profit and promises to spend cash wisely
Product tanker owner says it posted its best quarterly results ever in the three months to June Pyxis Tankers, an owner of four MR tankers, reported on Monday its highest profit since listing on the ...
21-year-old Pakistani man led to prosecutor for the killing of 17-year-old girl
A 21-year-old Pakistani man was led to an Athens prosecutor on Saturday after his arrest in neighboring North Macedonia for the killing of a 17-year-old girl in Greece. The man reportedly admitted murdering the girl to police officers, in their shared apartment in the Athens district of Peristeri last Monday night. He allegedly told them […] The post 21-year-old Pakistani man led to prosecutor for the killing of 17-year-old girl appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Villas in Peloponnese, Greece
From relaxing on a secluded, sandy beach overlooked by nothing except a single taverna, to following in the footsteps of the ancient Greeks by exploring the dozens of historical sites nearby – this ...
Greek prime minister denies involvement in phone tapping scandal
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday denied all responsibility in a scandal relating to the tapping of an opposition leader's phone by Greece's National Intelligence Service (EYP) over several ...
Greek Premier Says He Was Unaware of Phone Tapping Operations
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said he was unaware that Greece’s national intelligence service monitored the mobile phone of an opposition politician, and the premier pledged to reform how the ...
Modise Rocks Burberry In Greece
Teko Modise brings the style to Greece with a pricey Burberry bag. Check out the drip! As far as style goes, no one comes close to Dona. He's taken his drip to new highs when he flexed a pricey ...
Meet the lawyer who’s life work as been confronting Greek shipping fraud
Greek maritime tradition goes back thousands of years. Fraud is one of the more unsavoury parts of that otherwise glorious heritage — and it began sooner than one might think. Cash for credentials: ...
Villas in Epirus, Greece
It’s time to leave the tourist trail behind and embark on your own Greek odyssey from our villas in Epirus. Our Epirus villas are an inspired choice for lovers of the great outdoors. The varied ...
Greek PM tells nation was unaware of phone tapping of opposition party leader
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reiterated on Monday that he was unaware that Socialist Party (PASOK) leader Nikos Androulakis’ phone had been tapped in 2021, seeking to distance himself in a ...
Villas in Halkidiki, Greece
Your very own Greek odyssey awaits! Halkidiki is home to striking natural beauty and a fascinating history. Spend sunny days on Greece’s longest coastline, flowing up and down Halkidiki’s peninsulas – ...
Villas in Lefkas, Greece
The unspoilt and truly exquisite Greek Island of Lefkas is brimming with traditional charm and villa holiday appeal. Huge white rocks form an intense landscape, which is softened by an array of lush ...
Turkish drone violates Greek airspace
Subscribe to our Newsletters · Three possible routes of Turkish drillship · GREECE bracing for Turkish drilling announcements · Turkey threatens move in ...
26-year-old man from GREECE wanted for theft (photo)
The Police are looking for Alexios Alatas, 26, from GREECE, against whom a court warrant has been issued to facilitate investigations into a case ...
A Place In The Sun's Laura Hamilton sizzles in a white swimsuit as she rides a jet ski in GREECE
The trip to GREECE is the couple's second holiday together in the space of three months. It comes weeks after they were both pictured at the exclusive ...
Greece Inflation Eases Slightly In July
Greece's consumer price inflation eased at the start of the third quarter, though marginally, data from the Hellenic Statistical ...
In GREECE, a spy scandal rocks the Mitsotakis government
This is worrying for the rule of law in GREECE, and the European Union [UE] must take the situation seriously.” confides Thanasis Koukakis to the ...
Nigerian National Team's Salty Reaction To Giannis Antetokounmpo And His Brothers For ...
Giannis' loyalty to GREECE isn't surprising considering he got his start as a basketball player in that country. Not only did he grow up there, but he ...
GREECE Travel Αrrivals Reach One Million Per Week In August
GREECE will be welcoming one million travelers every week this period of summer, Tourism Minister Kikilias told an interview with AMNA.
Greece lifts ban on rugby league months before men's team play in World Cup
The Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports and the General Secretariat of Sports have formally recognised rugby league, ending a ban on the code only ...
Reporting Harassment of Female Journalists in GREEK Media
A few days ago GREEK women journalists have started sharing their stories of sexual harassment and sexual assaults from the past, related to their ...
A group of the GREEK Navy visited the Patriarchate of Jerusalem
The leader of this group, Mr Georgios Manzouris, in the presence of the military entourage of the representatives of the GREEK Embassy in Tel Aviv, ...
UPDATE 1-GREEK inflation slows to 11.6% in July, still near three-decade high
Greece's annual consumer inflation slowed to 11.6% in July from 12.1% the previous month, but remained close to its highest level in nearly three ...
GREEK shipping lawyer Trantalides documents shenanigans at sea
GREEK maritime tradition goes back thousands of years. Fraud is one of the more unsavoury parts of that otherwise glorious heritage — and it began ...
GREECE study abroad program teaches students about art, culture and the human condition
Every summer, Mercer University students travel to GREECE for a four-week study abroad program.
One in five Covid-19 cases in Greece are reinfections
One in five Covid-19 cases recorded in Greece in recent weeks was a reinfection, medical experts say. This was considered rare until the end of 2021. However, with the successive prevalence of Omicron subvariants and the long time lag from vaccination for the majority of the population, reinfections have become very common. According to data … The post One in five Covid-19 cases in Greece are reinfections appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
The Uses and Misuses of Socrates
The GREEKS. The Uses and Misuses of Socrates. Dennis Sansom says we shouldn't be too quick to pluck philosophers out of their own historical ...
Tabbouleh salad and GREEK salad recipes: Here's how to make them
GREEK Salad Dressing. ½ cup olive oil. ¼ cup canola oil. 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice, about 3 lemons). 1 teaspoon salt.
Couple shocked after getting £460 bill for just four drinks and snacks in GREECE
Tourists outraged by £700 bill for calamari and beers at 'rip-off' Mykonos ... Independent TV. A couple was left mortified after being hit ...
Greek government rocked by back-to-back resignations as pressure mounts over surveillance scandal
The government has consistently denied any state involvement, saying it had not bought software of that type, but the rows have sparked an outcry in the country.
Why Giannis Antetokounmpo struggled in the GREEK national team
The GREEK Freak was only 25th in scoring and 67th in field goal attempts.In this video, BasketNews' Augustas Suliauskas examines the main reasons ...
Costa Nostrum: Three More Beaches on Crete Get 'Sustainable' Label
The Costa Nostrum organization has certified three more coastal areas on the GREEK island of Crete with the “Sustainable Beaches” label.