ATHENS — Greece will hold general elections in May, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in a television interview on Tuesday. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your ...
Welcome, 77 artists, 40 different points of Attica welcomes you by singing Erotokritos an epic romance written at 1713 by Vitsentzos Kornaros
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Greek Orthodox Church Congregants Bake for Charity
… 1968, Theodora Contis left the Greek island of Chios to move … recipes as she made the Greek Easter bread called tsoureki. It … 's chapter of the Greek Ladies Philoptochos Society, which Contis … makes during annual trips to Greece. She also uses a distinctive …
Turkish, Greek deputy FMs to hold meeting to boost ties
… foreign ministers of Türkiye and Greece, Ambassador Burak Akçapar and … Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece Nikos Dendias in Ankara, … statement added. Türkiye and Greece have agreed to mutually support … and aid from ordinary Greeks and the welcome exhibited …
The Brady Kids The Brady Kids E013 – It’s All Greek to Me
Heyaaa it’s late night and I thought I’ll sing a Greek song for you all before going to lala land...#singing #for #fun #love #freespirit #greeksongs ...
Greece among 7 allies to meet NATO spending target in 2022
Greece was among seven out of 30 allies to meet NATO’s military spending target of 2% of GDP in 2022, one country less than in 2021 before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to the alliance’s annual report for 2022. Speaking ahead of the launch, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg urged allies to boost defense investment more … The post Greece among 7 allies to meet NATO spending target in 2022 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Updates on the New York Greek Independence Parade and Events
… the benefactors of the Greek Independence Parade. Markos Marinakis … Adelphi Universities, live traditional Greek music by Melodia orchestra, … by Giannis Staikos, traditional Greek dancing by the dance … A. and the Greek Revolution’ (in Greek), and Dr. Evaggelos …
‘Greek Melbourne’ Honors Greek Revolutionary Heroes
… the heroes of the Greek Independence Struggle. The anniversary … John Pesutto, and the Greek expatriate Federal MP Maria … the Consul General of Greece in Australia, Emmanuel Kakavelakis … spiritual exhortation of the Greek revolutionary hero Theodore Kolokotronis …
Press freedom is under attack in Europe. Greece is Exhibit A
Greece is the European Union's poster child for a troubling decline in press freedom across the bloc. Journalists there describe being tailed by government agents, having their smartphones hacked and ...
Greece confirms amphibious assault vehicle plan with FMS request
Greece has moved ahead with plans to acquire a fleet of Assault Amphibious Vehicles from US Marine Corps surplus stocks. The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Greece for 76 refurbished Assault Amphibious Vehicles ...
Some 77 percent of Greeks get the news from social media, speakers tell ABNA-SE conference
Roughly 77 percent of the Greek public learn the news from social media, while there is a trend for most people to put emphasis on information originating from TikTok and Facebook, said Alternate Professor of International Journalism at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Nikos Panagiotou on Monday, while addressing the Association of Balkan News Agencies – […] The post Some 77 percent of Greeks get the news from social media, speakers tell ABNA-SE conference appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Greeks must feel safe about their deposits, FinMin says
Greeks must feel safe about their deposits because of the 100,000 guarantee per depositor, while the banking system is strong since non-performing loans have shrunk, deposits have risen by 50 billion euros in the last four years, the banks’ capital adequacy rate is 17.5% and banks are reporting increased profitability, Finance Minister Christos Staikouras said […] The post Greeks must feel safe about their deposits, FinMin says appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Greece sets clock in daylight saving time on Sunday
Clocks in Greece will be set forward by one hour from 3 a.m. to 4 a.m. on Sunday morning, March 26, 2023 as daylight saving begins, the Interior Ministry announced on Tuesday. European Summer Time has been observed from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October since 1996. In 2019, the … The post Greece sets clock in daylight saving time on Sunday appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Some 77 percent of Greeks get their news from social media, professor says
About 77 percent of the Greek public learn the news from … at Helexpo in Thessaloniki, northern Greece.
Greek Banks’ Profile Solid, DBRS Says
ATHENS – Greek banks’ profile is solid, their … credit rating agency said that Greek banks reported an aggregate net … mostly granular deposit bases provide Greek banks with a rather stable …
Greek parties bleed votes between a train disaster and election
Athens, Greece – Anastasia Adamidi’s fellow students describe her as a brilliant young woman. The 24-year-old dentistry postgraduate student from Cyprus was heading to the Aristotelian University of ...
The Greek Revolution and the Diaspora in the United States
A timely new book titled “The Greek Revolution and the Greek Diaspora in the United States” was recently released in Greece. Edited by Maria Kaliambou with contributions from prominent Greek and Greek American historians such as Alexander Kitroeff, Sakis Gekas, Kostis Kourelis, April Kalogeropoulos-Householder, Fevronia Soumakis and Yiorgos Anagnostou, the book examines the question of […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Hotelbeds Records Strong Demand in Greece
Hotelbeds has seen strong demand in Greece since the start of 2023. Over the past three months, bookings have grown 40% versus the same period in 2022 and 12% over the same time frame in in 2019. These figures cement Greece’s position as one of the most ...
No, Mr Bond, I expect you to bye-bye: Superyacht named 007 that SANK after running aground off Greek beach sets sail after millionaire owner who ABANDONED it was threatened ...
But after Greek authorities informed the owner, through a bailiff, that they had one month to resolve the situation and remove the boat from the stunning shoreline or face severe fines, the superyacht ...
Greek Intelligence Service Accused After New Spyware Revelations
… a proposal by opposition party PASOK-KINAL to set up … series of spyware revelations in Greece. “The New York Times’ … article she wrote for Greek media outlet Kathimerini later in November. … head of PASOK-KINAL, the third-largest party in the Greek parliament …
Greece Seeks to Overhaul EU’s Power Grid in Green Transition
(Bloomberg) -- Greece will put forward a plan … by Bloomberg. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Greek prime minister, will submit the … for the first time. The Greek non-paper also calls for …
Greek train drivers seek safety assurances ahead of relaunch
ATHENS: Greek train drivers on Tuesday called … from a long holiday weekend. Greece';s transport minister resigned …
Former Belgravia royal residence with intriguing ties to an exiled Greek princess is on the market for £39.5 million
… of Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece to Marie-Chantal Miller and …
BLAS CYCLES THROUGH ROADS OF GREECE
… International (UCI) events in Rhodes, Greece. Blas, a member of the … ,” added Blas. The competition in Greece featured elite riders from all …
Dark Days Finland World’s Happiest Place, Sunny Greece Just 58th
… living longer haven’t made Greeks as gleeful as the tourism … its ranking for happiness, Greece was 58th on the corruption … and Namibia by Transparency International, Greece unable to cut into the … . On the happiness scale, Greece was also behind Romania, the …
Electricity Rates Fall 8% in Greece, But Still Highest in Europe
ATHENS – Greeks struggling to pay their electricity … the rent for some. Most Greek power providers announced significantly lower … easing of prices in the Greek energy exchange and in international …
Greece Vows To Halt Illegal Construction In Mykonos
Greece's environment minister on Tuesday vowed to halt illegal construction on the popular tourist island of Mykonos days after a local archaeologist was beaten in an apparent building dispute. "The law will be enforced in Mykonos," Kostas Skrekas said ...
Kalavryta: The First Greek Town Liberated From the Ottomans
On March 21, 1821 the Greek rebels started the siege of Kalavryta, making it the first Greek town that was liberated from the Ottomans, thus declaring the start of the Greek War of Independence. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Opa Kipos: A little piece of Greece in Mumbai
… is a little piece of Greece in India's megacity … a modern twist on traditional Greek foods, Vogue India, along with … Assistant Greek salad Jure Ursic On my first trip to Greece, I … cream, homemade pistachio caramel and Greek yoghurt ice cream and pieces …
MEP Elena Kountoura lauds government of Alexis Tsipras in Greece
… hard and honestly and delivered Greece efficiently. March 21, 2023 … hard and honestly and delivered Greece efficiently. Elena Kountoura took … here: Full Statement of Greek Politician Alexis Tsipras On-site … It is a requirement of Greek society. And first of …
The World’s Happiest Countries Have Been Revealed. Where are Greece and Cyprus?
… product) per capita. Where did Greece and Cyprus land? In the …
Test flights over Athens today for Greek Independence Day
… ;. READ MORE: Commemorating March 25, Greek Independence Day.
4.6 earthquake reported in Amfilochia in western Greece
The Euro-Mediterranean Institute reported the tremor at 4.7 Richter
TRNC blasts Greek Cypriots for ‘trying to involve EU’ in Cyprus crisis
Monday lambasted the Greek Cypriot administration’s newly elected leader Nikos Christodoulides for suggesting the “more active participation” of the European Union in order to resume talks on the ...
Iratta Is A Grim Marriage Of Greek Tragedy And Film Noir
Am I all evil then? It must be so…If I was created so, born to this fate, Who could deny the savagery of God?”-Oedipus Rex, Sophocles (429 BC)When Iratta ...
Petroleum minister probes cooperation with Greek delegation
Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El Molla discussed on Monday with a Greek economic delegation, under the head of the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce (AmChamGR), means to cement ...
Heidi Klum Opens Up on Modeling in Photoshoot for Greek Magazine
Heidi Klum, who will turn 50 in June, opened up about modeling during a photo shoot for the Greek edition of Vogue. For Vogue Greece’s new issue — titled “The Anniversary Issue” — Klum posed elegantly for the cover and showed off her flawless figure. Speaking to the outlet on the evolvement of the modeling […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Meta Executive Working in Greece Hacked by ‘Predator’ Spyware
A dual U.S.-Greek national working for Meta Platforms Inc. was hacked by the Predator spyware for around one year in Greece, the New York Times (NYT) revealed on Monday. At the time, Artemis Seaford was in Greece working as a trust and safety manager on Meta’s security policy team. Why she was hacked is unclear, […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greece has Europe’s most expensive electricity
… on a daily basis, the Greek power market remained the most … a megawatt-hour in the Greek market fell to an 81 …
Turkish media “annoyed” over Greece getting 75 US Assault Amphibious Vehicles
Turkish media are saying that Greece is violating international law in the Aegean Sea
Greek shipping still coming to terms with sale of whale lender
Greek shipping is still coming to terms with the takeover of its largest lender. The swift buyout of troubled Credit Suisse by compatriot bank UBS on Sunday has left many questioning what the future ...
Ex-Meta security staffer accuses Greece of spying on her phone
"The Greek authorities and security services have at no time acquired or used the Predator surveillance software. To suggest otherwise is wrong," Giannis Oikonomou, the government spokesman, said.
Hoxne: Greek olive oil back in stock in Greengold cafe and shop
A Suffolk cafe and Greek extra virgin olive oil business finally has its olive oil, harvested from its own groves in Greece, back in stock after overcoming Brexit red tape. Small family business ...
Greece, Turkey back each other in international fora
Greece and Turkey have decided to support each other in the UN’s Security Council and the International Maritime Organisation, respectively, in what is described as a “new era” in their bilateral ...
State Department Approves Proposed $268M Assault Amphibious Vehicle Sale to Greece
… vehicles and related equipment to Greece. The Greek government asked to buy …
Nike Greece 2023 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
… deal with Nike. Instead, Greece signed a deal with retailer … shorts and socks complete Greece';s 2023 home uniform. Greece 2023 Away Kit … and simplest Nike offer. Greece 2023 Third Kit Check out … more elements. The Nike Greece 2023 third football shirt is …
Registered unemployment in Greece down 3.2% in February
Registered unemployment in Greece fell 3.2%, or by … million from targets. READ MORE: Greece is evolving into a year …