Panayiotis Meltsakos, of Andover, carries the Greek flag, and Themistocles Pelekoudas, of Tyngsboro, son to the Rev. Nikolaos Pelekoudas, carries the American flag down Merrimack Street during the ...
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Greece buys Rafael’s anti-tank Spike missiles from Israel
(Rafael Advanced Defense Systems) WASHINGTON — Greece is buying anti-tank missiles from Israel in a €370 million (U.S. $403 million) deal, the weapon’s manufacturer announced Monday. The signatories to the government-to-government agreement for the ...
April 10: Greece Honors Heroic Exodus of Missolonghi
On April 10, 1826, the 10,500 Missolonghi inhabitants, after one year of siege, made the heroic "Exodus of Missolonghi" Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
15 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Greece
From charming beach towns to idyllic islands, these places to visit in Greece are all the vacation inspiration you need. master2/Getty Images Let’s make one thing clear: No matter where you go in Greece, you’ll have a good time. The Mediterranean ...
Travel Bug: History, architecture and food in Athens, Greece
… and grilled vegetables in Athens, Greece. {/;p}{/span} PDN’ … Rocky Coloma traveled to Athens, Greece while studying abroad in Florence, … destinations growing up was Greece due to the rising popularity of Percy Jackson and Greek mythology in school …
Ukraine can count on Greece, Mitsotakis tells Zelenskyy
… that Ukraine can count on Greece’s firm position in support … the Ukrainian president, Mitsotakis said Greece would continue to stand by …
Morgan Stanley: How Greece is turning investing on its head
Leading up to the financial crisis, Greece did “everything wrong”, says Stocker, whose fund is a large holder of Greek debt. The government had ...
SYRIZA’s responsibility for Greece’s Tempi train deaths
“The election in Greece and the political tasks of the working class”, World Socialist Web Site, January 24, 2015. “Only four days after Greek workers and youth voted overwhelmingly to reject the dictates of the EU, the SYRIZA government has ...
Most Greeks deeply distrust institutions & media, poll shows
A sample of just over 4,000 likely voters polled last month reveals a deep distrust of Greece’s political institutions. Among those polled, 83.2% said they trust political parties only a little or not at all; similarly negative feelings were expressed about the judicial system (69%), Parliament (68.9%), independent authorities (65.1%), the government (64.3%), the Presidency … The post Most Greeks deeply distrust institutions & media, poll shows appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Zelenskyy discusses security cooperation with Greek PM
… announced a telephone conversation with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. “I … call with Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis. I told him …
10 Must-Try Bucket List Experiences In Greece In 2023
Greece is a dream vacation destination for many reasons, including amazing natural wonders, fascinating culture and history, bustling cities, charming towns, exciting nightlife, and mouthwatering cuisine. Whether a traveler is on a tight budget ...
Greek FM Dendias reiterates optimism in ties with Türkiye
The Greek foreign minister reiterated Athens’ optimism in terms of relations with Türkiye, saying that it is in their national interests to ...
Greek Week 2023 activities set for April 15-23
Greek Rewind is the theme for Greek Week 2023 at Western Kentucky University. Here is the Greek Week schedule: April 15: CanStruct, 9 a.m. at Knicely Conference Center; April 17: ...
31st annual Wilmington Greek Festival scheduled for May 19-21
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The 31st annual Wilmington Greek Festival will be held May 19-21 on the grounds of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church across from UNCW, organizers announced Monday. The ...
Food inflation remains high in Greece
The food inflation index in Greece remained high in March, the country's statistical body said Monday. As the general consumer index is continuing its downward trend, 4.6% as of March, the food price index was 14.
RG&E to host open house on smart meters Tuesday in Greece
The informational event is scheduled for Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at the Greece Town Hall. RG&E said it will "provide residents, business owners, and municipal officials information about the upcoming installations, including the scope of work, timeline ...
Policing key in Greek Cup Final move
… an official request from Greece to host the Greek Cup Final in … Association has requested that the Greek Cup Final be held … A request to hold the Greek volleyball cup final between Panathinaikos … had known beforehand that the Greek federation would be looking …
Greece buys $400m. worth of Israeli missiles
… 10, 2023 / JNS) Greece has signed a government-to- … welcome the agreement with the Greek Ministry of Defense and … Defense for promoting cooperation with Greece in general and in regards … Spike missiles will strengthen the Greek army’s portfolio of …
Inflation in Greece eases to 4.6% in March; yet food up 14.3%
The rate of increase in inflation slowed further to 4.6% in March this year, from 6.1% in February as a result of lower energy prices, and compared to an increase of 8.9% in March 2022, according to Greek Statistics Authority ELSTAT on The 4.6% increase of the Overall CPI in March 2023, compared with the … The post Inflation in Greece eases to 4.6% in March; yet food up 14.3% appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Greek Supreme Court Judge resigns over the Kasidiaris party backlash
The Judge had accused the government of interfering in the judicial process after a government amendment
Greek Easter Holy Week Liturgies
Greek Easter is the most revered time of the year for religious Greeks as they fast for 40 days, go to confession, and attend long liturgies ...
Tiger Cub Abandoned in Greece Put Down on Monday
A rare white tiger cub that was left abandoned, hiding under the bins in the town of Spata, Greece, in February was euthanized on Monday. The cub was found under a garbage bin outside the Attica Zoological Park, east of Athens, in a desperate state. Jean-Jacques Lesueur, the founder of the zoo where the white […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greece Moves to Ban Neo-Nazi Party From Polls
… ahead of the polls. Greek Justice Minister Makis Voridis submitted … time in history that Greek members of parliament are … elections. With disaffection growing among Greeks for the country' … to win entry to the Greek parliament. For ruling conservatives …
Greece to receive Israeli anti-tank missiles in a $400 mln deal
… Spike anti-tank missiles to Greece, Israel’s Defense Ministry said … Spike missiles will strengthen the Greek army’s portfolio of operational …
Greek Orthodox tradition: 15 prophecies of Resurrection
… time throughout Salvation history. A Greek Orthodox student of mine at … . I learned about them from Greek Orthodox priest Father George Dokos … familiar Old Testament stories. The Greek Orthodox read the entire Book …
Briny feta makes a full meal of tomatoey Greek baked beans
Instead, these filling meals put vegetables center stage, often involving lavish amounts of legumes braised in olive oil and tomato — plus plenty of crusty bread to sop up the juices. This much-loved ...
Confusion over whether Cyprus will host Greek football cup final
Confusion reigned on Monday over whether the Greek football cup final would be carried out in Cyprus, which has been plagued by issues of sport stadium violence. Greek press is reporting the game will ...
Ptolemy's hidden Greek text deciphered after 200 years
The manuscript was originally unearthed in 1819 by Angelo Mai, a Roman Catholic cardinal and expert in ancient literature, who found it concealed in a library at Bobbio Abbey in northern Italy. It was ...
Greece Signs $400 Million Deal With Israel for Anti-Tank Weapons
… curbed tensions during a rapprochement, Greece is continuing to build its … -of-anti-tank-missiles-to-greece/; Eyal Zamir, Director-General … Union countries and NATO members – Greece and Turkey belong to the …
Migrant Boat Carrying 400 Aboard Adrift Between Greece, Malta
… with-400-migrants-adrift-between-greece-and-malta-support-service- … sending refugees and migrants to Greece, especially five islands near … Turkey’s coast, Greece has denied pushing them back … and migrants trying to reach Greece and other EU countries …
Greek Inflation Eases to 4.6% in March, ELSTAT Says
ATHENS – The rate of increase in inflation slowed further to 4.6% in March this year, from 6.1% in February and compared to an increase of 8.9% in March 2022, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority on Monday. The 4.6% increase of the Overall CPI …
Israel signs $400m deal to sell anti-tank missiles to Greece
Israel has signed a 1.44 billion shekel ($400m) deal to sell Spike anti-tank missiles to Greece, its defence ministry announced on Monday. “The Spike missiles will strengthen the Greek army’s portfolio of operational tools and we expect further ...
Israel signs $400m deal to sell Greece anti-tank missiles
Israel signed a 1.44 billion shekel ($400 million) deal to sell Spike anti-tank missiles to Greece, Israel's Defence Ministry said on Monday, just days after reaching a similar-sized deal to provide air defences to newly-inducted NATO member Finland.
Manuscript of Ancient Greek Astronomer Ptolemy Deciphered
Researchers have managed to decipher the manuscript of the ancient Greek mathematician and astronomer Ptolemy 200 years after its discovery. The manuscript is thought to have been written during the first century CE and was discovered by a Roman Catholic cardinal Angelo Mai in 1819. The findings were published in the peer-reviewed academic journal Archive […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greece Will Reportedly Shut Down Kurdish Camp East of Athens
Greece will shut down a Kurdish camp at the town of Lavrion, south-east of Athens, according to reports in the local media. The camp has been criticized by Turkey which claims that members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), the Gulenists (FETO) and other individuals associated with what it calls terrorist organizations have been […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Improved Greek-Turkish relations help Cyprus
… In an interview with the Greek newspaper “Apogevmatini tis Kyriaki … the solidarity shown by Greece following the devastating earthquakes … Dendias said. Asked whether Greece’s support for Cyprus … of the EuroAsia Interconnector between Greece, Cyprus, and Israel …
Israel inks $400 million sale of anti-tank missiles to Greece
European nation to purchase Spike missiles produced by state-run Rafael; Defense Minister Gallant says deal ‘emphasizes mutual commitment to ensuring regional stability’
Greece: Top judge quits in legal dispute over elections
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A vice president at Greece’s Supreme Court resigned Monday in a legal dispute over an attempt by the government to ban a far-right political party from participating in a general election next month. Judge Christos Tzanerikos ...
Greek EU-harmonised inflation eases to 5.4% y/y in March
EU-harmonised inflation slowed to 5.4% in March from 6.5% in February, data showed on Monday. EU-harmonised inflation is an index of components that is used across the EU to measure inflation in a ...
IndyStar Pizza Bracket Challenge: Greek's Pizzeria crowned Indy's best after 170K votes
Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. After more than 170,000 votes, we have a champion. Congrats to Greek's Pizzeria, coming in as a No. 7 underdog to take the crown. Check out the ...
Greek industrial output rises 5.2% y/y in February
April 10 (Reuters) - Greek industrial output rose 5.2% in February compared to the same month a year earlier, after an upwardly revised 0.8% increase in January, data from statistics service ELSTAT ...
Greece to purchase Spike missiles from Israel
Gen. (Res.) Eyal Zamir, added: "This agreement with the Hellenic Ministry of National Defense is yet another expression of the strategic partnership between Israel and Greece. It is part of a series of agreements worth billions of shekels which we have ...
Boat With 400 Migrants Adrift Between Greece, Malta
Milan - A vessel with around 400 people on board is adrift between Greece and Malta and is taking on water, support service Alarm Phone said Sunday, after a sharp rise of migrant boats crossing the Mediterranean from North Africa.Alarm Phone said on Twitter they had received a call from the boat, which departed from Tobruk, in Libya, overnight and that they had informed authorities. But authorities had not launc
Israel, Greece sign defense exports agreement worth $400 million
Under the deal, Greece will acquire Rafael’s 'Spike' anti-tank guided missiles - Click the link for more details.
Israel signs $400mln deal to sell Greece anti-tank missiles
Israel has signed a 1.44 billion shekel ($400 million) deal to sell Greece anti-tank Spike missiles produced by state-owned defense contractor ...
Israel signs $400 mln deal to sell Greece anti-tank missiles
JERUSALEM, April 10 (Reuters) - Israel has signed a 1.44 billion shekel ($400 million) deal to sell Greece anti-tank Spike missiles produced by state-owned defence contractor Rafael, Israel's Defence Ministry said on Monday. "This project joins a series of ...