Greece has decided to ban all construction on six 'pristine mountains' in order to stop the overexploitation of the environment of recent years Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Welcome, 77 artists, 40 different points of Attica welcomes you by singing Erotokritos an epic romance written at 1713 by Vitsentzos Kornaros
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Greek Diaspora Turns Its Back on Elections in Greece
The Greek diaspora has turned its back on the general election in Greece scheduled to be held after April, as only 3,500 Greeks living abroad have registered to vote thus far. The forthcoming election is the first time Greek citizens outside Greece will be able to vote without flying back home to exercise the right. […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Ten Stunning Masterpieces of Ancient Greek Art
There are countless masterpieces of Ancient Greek art scattered in museums around the world. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Constantine II: The last king of Greece
… Eleftherios Venizelos regarding Greece’s foreign … impressive historical upheaval? Konstantinos Karamanlis As soon as … to install Stefanos Stefanopoulos as prime minister – … Papandreou responded. At the ceremony, the newly enthroned king addressed the Greek …
Updated: Greece, Malta lag in sanctioned Russian assets
… Commission seen by Reuters. Greece and Malta defended their … work on sanctions. Greece confirmed it had notified the … An official with the Greek authorities told Reuters that the … offshore companies," the Greek official added. Malta last March …
What used cars are currently available for purchase Greece?
The situation in the Greek used car market has changed … prices throughout the market. In Greece, however, it appears that the … ,000 available used cars in Greece, of which more than 62 … that they come from a Greek dealership, while in the rest …
Greece issues travel advisory for Peru
… American country, the Greek Foreign Ministry is advising Greek citizens to avoid … there. It also recommends that Greeks who are already there avoid … in Peru can contact the Greek Embassy at Av. El Rosario … killed in clashes with police. [Kathimerini, AP]
Bill Papas’ Greek business partner Anastasios Giamouridis denies role in alleged $500m fraud
… Giamouridis, who is still in Greece, confirmed he is a 1 … briefly chief executive of the Greek football team. Westpac claims Mr … Mr Papas sent millions to Greece to fund his purchase of …
Number of suicides in Greece up 25 pct since 2020, report shows
… of people committing suicide in Greece in 2022 increased by almost … in 2022 was recorded in Crete (17% of the total number … three suicides of military personnel. “Greece remains one of the few …
Gas consumption drops in Greece in December
… consumption decreased in December in Greece, falling to 5.05 terawatt … in the EU (August-December) Greece was at -18.2% compared …
Who Was Greece Constantine II? How Did He Die?
… affiliate in Greece announced on Tuesday that former Greek King Constantine II … the election of centrist George Papandreou as prime minister, which put … II now? Athènes, Greece, January 11 (Reuters) – The Greek government announced on …
The Shortest Flight in Greece Takes Less Than 5 Minutes
Shortest flight in Greece. Credit: Steve Knight / Flickr … CC BY 2.0 Greece was the country that held … . Karpathos and Kasos Karpathos Island, Greece. Credit: ufoncz / Wikimedia Commons … CC- BY-SA 2.0 Greece’s Dodecanese archipelago includes the …
“Kraken” XBB1.5 detected in Greece; 149 Covid-deaths
The new XBB.1.5 Omicron coronavirus sub-variant commonly know as “Kraken” has been detected in 6 samples in Greece, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) said in its weekly statistics report on Thursday, regarding the period January 2-8, 2023. The XBB.1.5 sub-variant has been detected in a total of 6 samples, while 3 of them were … The post “Kraken” XBB1.5 detected in Greece; 149 Covid-deaths appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Greece launches platform for consumers to submit complaints
Greece’s Development and Investment Ministry launched the digital platform kataggelies.mindev.gov.gr, where consumers can submit complaints, in order to more effectively control phenomena such as overcharging, fake discounts and other violations at the expense of consumers in the market. Complaints from consumers can be made on that platform concerning infringements within Greece, within the European Union … The post Greece launches platform for consumers to submit complaints appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Greece increases prices for Covid-tests Rapid, PCR, Self-test
Prices for rapid tests, self tests as well as molecular tests PCR are increasing as they are now subject to a Value Added Tax rate of 6%. The VAT rate for such tests was zero soon after the coronavirus pandemic began. Rapid tests are required to be done at their own expense by unvaccinated workers, … The post Greece increases prices for Covid-tests Rapid, PCR, Self-test appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Greece the honoured country in China’s largest beverages expo
Greece will be the honoured country at the 18th International Alcoholic Beverages Expo, the largest exhibition of the beverage industry in western China, which will be held in April, in the Chinese city of Luzhou, Sichuan Province. The exhibition brings together each year the largest exhibitors from China, as well as abroad, while contracts worth […] The post Greece the honoured country in China’s largest beverages expo appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
GREECE – Inflation drops to 7.2% in December, ELSTAT says
The CPI in December 2022 compared with December 2021, increased by 7.2%. In December 2021, the annual rate of change of the CPI was 5.1%. The CPI in December 2022 compared with November 2022, decreased by 0.5%. In December 2021, the monthly rate of change of the CPI was 0.7%. The average CPI for the […] The post GREECE – Inflation drops to 7.2% in December, ELSTAT says appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Greece to extend Evros fence by 35km
The Greek Ministry of Citizen Protection said it was necessary to deter the instrumentalisation of immigrants by Turkey
Queen Letizia and King Felipe to attend Greek King’s funeral
Queen Letizia and King Felipe are confirmed to attend the funeral of King Constantine II. Find out which other royals will be in attendance.
Greece's New CAP Plan Approved By European Commission
The European Commission has approved Greece's national strategic plan, which aligns with the latest revision of the E.U.'s Common Agricultural ...
Constantine II, last king of Greece, dies aged 82
King Constantine II of Greece obituary: Former monarch who won a rare Olympic gold medal for his country but would spend most of his life in ...
Wiretapping scandal: Greece heading towards autocracy, S&D says
“I have pointed out several times that the way the Greek government and Prime Minister Mitsotakis deal with 'Predatorgate' will show whether Greece is ...
An alternative paradigm for the Greek-Turkish maritime dispute
The constantly turbulent Greek-Turkish maritime dispute has been going through another hot phase since 2020 that reached a culmination at the end ...
Dean Cooks: Greek Orzo with Ground Beef - WGN-TV
The entertainment reporter is cooking up Greek Orzo with Ground Beef on the January 11 edition of the show. You can see the recipe below and you ...
Greek restaurant Laros to make Midlands debut
North-west based Greek restaurant Laros is moving southwards and will make its debut in Birmingham this month.
Greece Inflation Slows For Third Month
(RTTNews) - Greece consumer price inflation slowed for the third straight month in December, the Hellenic Statistical Authority said Thursday. The consumer price index rose 7.2 percent in December from a year ago, following November's 8.5 percent increase.
Might Turkey seize a tiny Greek island?
A Greek warship, the HS Daniolos, patrols the waters around the island. A couple of army trucks watch over the harbour. A few troops trickle out of a cruise ship, which has come from Athens.
Second Greek Jewish Memorial Vandalised In Thessaloniki
Greece's top Jewish body said a memorial to thousands of Jews killed in the Holocaust had been vandalised in Thessaloniki, the second such incident in as many weeks.
King Constantine II, the last king of Greece, dead at 82
Constantine II, the last king of Greece who was forced to give up his throne and leave the country after a short but tumultuous reign in the 1960s ...
Greece, Malta lag behind in sanctioning Russian assets – EU
By Gabriela Baczynska BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Greece and Malta lag behind their European Union peers in freezing Russian assets sanctioned over ...
Greek PM Dashes Hopes Of Swift Return Of Parthenon sculptures
… , the prime minister of Greece, denied rumours that the … discussions between Britain and Greece about resolving the long-running … have been requested repeatedly by Greece from the British Museum. … Mitsotakis said. "If the Greek people trust us again, I …
Teen accused of killing mother in Greece pleads guilty
Rochester, N.Y. A teenager accused of teaming up with her boyfriend to murder her mother in Greece in late 2020 pleaded guilty Monday.