ATHENS, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday called for a mechanism for the relocation of asylum seekers and urged better cooperation between the European Union (EU), Türkiye and his country in combating human trafficking. The handling of migration is an "ongoing wager" that demands European solidarity and preparedness, Mitsotakis said at an event organized by the Greek Mi
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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
All Greek to Me
There are a lot of aspects of farming that I grasp better today than I did when I started at Farm Talk almost seven years ago. The seasonality of things, new ideas and information, weather changes. These things make sense to me. Listen to enough experts …
Greek café restaurant opens today in West U neighborhood
A new Greek-inspired restaurant from a familiar face on the Houston dining scene opens today in the West U neighborhood. Kriti Kitchen, a café-style Greek concept from chef/owner Mary Cuclis, ...
2023 Three Hierarchs and Greek Letter Day Celebration
On February 4th, 2023 the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America will celebrate the Feast of the Holy Three Hierarchs, Saint Basil the Great, Saint Gregory the Theologian, and Saint John Chrysostom, at ...
Louis Mandylor: Growing Up Greek in Melbourne, Australia
… Queen Victoria Market. Melbourne Greek Precinct In the Greek Precinct, Lonsdale and … Australian Olympic athletes. Although most Greek immigration to Melbourne was post … Protopsalti are brought in from Greece. Other cultural activities, including art …
Former WVU basketball player acquitted in Greek rape case
… while playing professionally in Greece. Brian Casey Mitchell was … Greek government submitted a formal request, Mitchell was extradited back to Greece … Mitchell’s attorney in Greece released the following statement … and the jury (in Greece we have a mixed …
Greece woman claims parole officers stole $6,000 from her closet
… conviction. Officers from the Greece Police Department would arrive … and, according to the Greece Police Department, an … also filed against the Greece Police Department. The notices … statement reads. “The Greece Police Department is cooperating with …
All the Photos of Royals at King Constantine's Funeral in Greece
Former king Constantine II passed away last week at the age of 82. Yesterday, royals from around the world gathered in Athens to pay their respects to the last king of Greece. Constantine was related ...
10-year bond: Greece raises €3.5bln with 4.4% interest rate
Greece on Tuesday successfully auctioned a new 10-year bond raising around 3.5 billion euros from the market with the interest rate of the issue set a 4.4%. The Public Debt Management Authority said in an announcement that investor interest in the auction was very strong with offers reaching 22 billion euros, a development that helped … The post 10-year bond: Greece raises €3.5bln with 4.4% interest rate appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Charges Against Sarah Mardini Dismissed by Greek Court
Mardini and two dozen other aid workers had charges, which included espionage, dropped against her on Friday. The court on the Greek island of Lesbos issued the ruling on procedural grounds, saying ...
Greece builds big book, NWB sees soft demand
Greece took a large amount from the euro SSA market on Tuesday with its syndication, while the latest deal from Dutch agency NWB Bank finished smaller in size than expected. Greece’s new June 2033 bond priced at 165bp over mid-swaps.
Giorgos Giakoumakis Celtic transfer exit NOT imminent as Greek star available to face St Mirren
Ange Postecoglou says he'll have the same squad available to face St Mirren despite reports claiming a fee was agreed with Urawa Red Diamonds.
Greece Sells EUR3.5 Bln in New 10-Year Government Bond -
By Emese Bartha Greece sold 3.5 billion euros ($3.79 billion) in new June 2033-dated government bonds via a bank syndicate on Tuesday, with the
The Greek Origins of Marseille, France’s Oldest City
The huge port city of Marseille, France was founded by Greeks back in 600 BC, when the first immigrants established a trading colony. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Rotunda in Thessaloniki: The Oldest Surviving Church in Greece
The Rotunda, built by Roman emperor Galerius in 306 AD, is the oldest of Thessaloniki’s churches and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was built at the turning point between the pagan and Christian world, probably as a temple for ancient cult worship or as a mausoleum for Constantine the Great (306-337). Rotunda, situated 125 […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greek minister says migrant arrival numbers sharply down
Greece’s migration minister says the number of migrants arriving in Greece has dropped dramatically over the past two years, while the number of asylum-seekers living in the country has also fallen ...
Strong earthquake shakes Greek capital Athens
A strong earthquake shook the Greek capital Athens on Friday, sending people rushing out of buildings and into the street.
Parallel ballots possible in Greece, Turkey
… Reuters] A scenario stipulating Greece and Turkey may be heading … , of proportional representation, in Greece are held on April 9 … moves in the field of Greek-Turkish relations for political gain … : The balance in Turkey-Greece relations is beginning to break …
Greece: 2022’s unlikely economic winner
… happening in the Mediterranean, and Greece is leading the way ahead … worst economic performers of 2022, Greece found itself at the top …
Researchers May Have Unearthed Temple Of Poseidon In Greece
The structure believed to have been lost after Greece was hit by a series of tsunamis. Its traces first appeared in 2021 after which an excavation work was launched that showed the complete shrine, as per the CNET report.
Greece Sells EUR3.5 Bln in New 10-Year Government Bond
By Emese Bartha Greece sold 3.5 billion euros ($3.79 billion) in new June 2033-dated government bonds via a bank syndicate on Tuesday, with the
First Greek Cypriot to Settle in the Occupied North Passes Away
Nicolas Skourides, the first Greek Cypriot to settle in the occupied north of Cyprus after the Turkish invasion of 1974, passed away according to an announcement on Tuesday in the Turkish-Cypriot daily, Yeni Duzen. The story of the brave Cypriot made international headlines in 2018 when in a rare decision the Turkish Cypriot authorities allowed […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Civil Aviation Covid-notam for flight passengers China-Greece
Air passengers from China will need a negative Covid-19 test, a PCR or a rapid test, Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority announced in a air directive (notam) issued late on Monday. The measure refers to all passengers on direct flights from China to Greece regardless of their nationality. All travelers from China must have been tested … The post Civil Aviation Covid-notam for flight passengers China-Greece appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
The Ancient Greek mythological roots of Macaroni
… Floss explains that in ancient Greece, barley-based meals were … times, members of the Greek Orthodox Church end their funerals … two most prominent figures in Greek mythology's Underworld, … colony called Neapolis when Greek settlers observed locals making …
Greek authorities fine Israeli owned spyware company Intellexa
… the phones of high-ranking Greek officials and was used … to be vacant. The Greek Police raided the headquarters of … more light on the "Greek Watergate" scandal wreaking … democratic party. The head of Greece';s intelligence service Panagiotis …
Long-lost 'Temple of Poseidon' found at ancient Greek sanctuary
Its location reportedly corresponds to the area that was mentioned in writings by the ancient Greek historian Strabo, who described the shrine more than 2,000 years ago. Archaeologists from Austria, ...
Long-lost ‘Temple of Poseidon’ found at ancient Greek sanctuary
The remains of the sanctuary that has long been suspected in the plain below the ancient fortress of Samikon, Greece (Picture: Dr Birgitta Eder, Athens Branch) An ancient temple dedicated to Poseidon ...
Cousins Married to Protect Their Farmland in Bronze Age Greece
Some 4000 years ago in Mycenaean Greece it was customary to marry one's cousin to prevent the division of family farmland.
Fiasco of modern Greek exam due to last minute teacher’s leak
Fiasco of modern Greek exam due to last minute … strong criticism after the modern Greek exam being sat by final … was informed of the modern Greek subjects which she obviously sent …
Princess Anne comforts late Greek King's wife
Twinning: The Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales both wave to fans at Royal Liverpool University Hospital in Liverpool, England. The pair visited Merseyside to thank those working in healthcare and mental health support for …
US Plan to Sell F-16s to Turkey and F-35s to Greece Alarms Ankara
The US administration is reportedly considering selling F-16 jets to Turkey and fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters to Greece, a plan that has alarmed Ankara. In an attempt to keep both NATO allies happy and maintain a balance of power in the Aegean, US media say that the Biden administration is intensifying its pressure […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Palm Harbor Greek Food Festival
ENJOY TRADITIONAL GREEK CUISINE; HOMEMADE GREEK PASTRIES; BEER AND WINE; LIVE GREEK MUSIC AND DANCING; KIDS GAMES AND INFLATABLES; RAFFLE ...
Kuwait, Greece eye closer cooperation
… ties between Kuwait and Greece featured high on a … Aseel Al-Munifi, and Greek Minister of Development and Investment … The Greek delegation made an offer on investment opportunities in Greece and … the common desire of holding the joint Kuwaiti-Greek …
Ghana: Greece to Help Ghana Tackle Insecurity in Gulf of Guinea
Greece has expressed interest in working with Ghana to tackle insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) for maritime trade to flourish safely.
Greek PM warns his deputies of ‘turmoil’ ahead of elections
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday warned his deputies to be ready to face “turmoil” ahead of the national elections, a statement interpreted by the opposition as “fear” about new ...
Greek Fin. Min. at the Ecofin meeting
“At the first Eurogroup for 2023, we had the opportunity to discuss the course of the European economies in the previous year, but also the challenges of this year,” said the Greek Minister of Finance ...
Europe's royals to bid farewell to Greece's last king
The coffin of the former King of Greece, Constantine II, is carried in a procession to the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens for the funeral service. Socrates Baltagiannis/dpaThousands of Greeks and almost all the royal houses of Europe and other members of the nobilty said farewell to Greece's deceased former king Constantine II in Athens on Monday. Thousands of people gathered around the Orthodox cathedral in the centre of Athens to pay their last respects to the former king. As the coffin was carried out of the cathedral after the funeral service, many people sang the Greek national anthem, as was broadcast on television. The conservative government led by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis decided that, since the monarchy in Greece was abolished by referendum in 1974, Constantine II would be buried as a private citizen, The flags were not flown at half-mast and there were no military honours as is customary at funerals of former heads of state in Greece. Members of the nobilty from 11 countries attended the funeral service. The royal couples of Denmark, Spain, Belgium, Sweden and the Netherlands were sighted. Britain was represented by King Charles III' sister, Princess Anne. Numerous heirs to the throne as well as other nobles from Luxembourg, Monaco and members of former royal houses of Europe such as Serbia, Romania and Bulgaria also attended the funeral service, state radio reported. Spanish royal mother Sofia and Spain's ex-king Juan Carlos also met at the funeral service. The two have become estranged after numerous financial scandals and extramarital affairs by Juan Carlos, who now lives in exile. As Greek television showed, the two barely exchanged a word on Monday and hardly looked at each other at all. They were last photographed together in mid-September 2022 at the funeral service of Britain's queen Elizabeth II. Sofia is the sister of Constantine II, who married Juan Carlos in 1962. For the conservative government in Athens, the funeral service and the burial were a political balancing act. Since parliamentary elections have to be held in Greece by July at the latest, Mitsotakis did not want to anger voters from the political centre, who do not want to know anything about the royal family. That is why Constantine II was buried as a private citizen. At the same time, however, Mitsotakis allowed the funeral service to take place in Athens Cathedral, where all funerals of politically important personalities from the country take place. This satisfied at least some of the few remaining royalists in Greece. The final burial was to take place at the summer palace of the former royal family in northern Athens. The graves of almost all of Constantine II's ancestors are located there. Constantine II was the last king of Greece. When he ascended the throne in 1964 at the age of 23, he was one of the youngest monarchs in Europe. The then inexperienced young man quickly became embroiled in disputes with the political leadership and made a politically fatal mistake when a military group staged a coup in Greece on April 21, 1967: he allowed himself to be photographed with the putschists and approved the formation of a military government by signature. Many Greeks have never forgiven him for this. After the restoration of democracy, the monarchy in Greece was abolished in December 1974. Constantine II died on January 10 at the age of 82. The former monarch's health had deteriorated abruptly after a stroke. Prince Albert II of Monaco (R) arrives to attend the funeral of the former King of Greece, Constantine II, at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens. Socrates Baltagiannis/dpaPhilip and Matilda of Belgium arrive at the funeral of the former King of Greece, Constantine II, at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens. Raúl Terrel/EUROPA PRESS/dpaKing Felipe of Spain (L) and Queen Letizia arrive at the funeral of the former King of Greece, Constantine II, at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens. Raúl Terrel/EUROPA PRESS/dpaAnne, Princess Royal of England (C) arrives at the funeral of the former King of Greece, Constantine II, at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens. Raúl Terrel/EUROPA PRESS/dpa
Europe’s royals, family bid farewell to Greece’s last king
… of former King Constantine of Greece, born a prince but buried … Paul and Queen Frederica of Greece. He was buried at Tatoi … after it fell in 1974, Greece rejected monarchy again. Published in …
LEN Women’s Euro Cup Prelim Recap: Greeks Flying High
Courtesy: LEN Both Greek teams, Ethnikos and Vouliagmeni finished … and thrilling match where the Greeks led only once: at the … together with host Lille. The Greeks controlled the game, however, the …
Europ’s royals attend Greece’s last king’s funeral
… former Olympic gold medallist for Greece, deserved to be buried … family man who never harmed Greece,” pensioner Fotis Stamatiou, 85, … of the Orthodox church of Greece, began shortly after noon … Greek citizenship revoked in 1994. The ex-king returned to Greece …
Ukraine crowns most searched word in Greek Wikipedia for 2022
… place by the entry about Greece, which has a consistently … ), Agios Paisios (7), a Greek Orthodox monk of Mount Athos … ), Georgios Papandreou (9), after his relationship with famous Greek actress Cybele … Kaili (10), the ousted Greek MEP and European Parliament …
Crowd boos government officials at Greece's last King funeral
… Executed By: Al Mayadeen English Greek officials were booed by crowds … ;s coffin draped in a Greek flag was placed.
Turkish FM urges U.S. to strike balance in Türkiye-Greece relations
… its relations with Türkiye and Greece. Cavusoglu made the remarks at … F-35 fighter jets to Greece. The U.S. policy of … Minister Bisera Turkovic. Türkiye and Greece, both members of the North …
Ukraine tops most searched word in Greek Wiki for 2022
Ukraine was the most searched entry in Greek Wikipedia last year, exceeding 700000 views, which is an all-time record, according to data published ...