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Weekender Sept. 7-10: Greek festival, music, comedy and more
Greek Festival features Hellenic cultural exhibits, authentic Greek cuisine and homemade pastries, entertainment, live music and dancing, wine ...
At least four dead as Storm Daniel sweeps across Greece
… Daniel swept across central Greece, triggering landslides, destroying … of Karditsa, central Greece Houses submerged Greek television showed houses … Rally Championship event in Greece have been caught in … Greek city of Lamia, around 200km north west of Athens, …
More than 800 rescued as widespread flooding swamps Greece
… from severe floods in Greece, local officials said, … countries, including four in Greece. The Greek region of Thessaly, … Thursday afternoon, according to Greece’s meteorological service. Rescue … the country’s capital Athens is located, experienced nearly …
Ravensburger Places 'Horrified: Greek Monsters' onto Preorder
Ravensburger has placed Horrified: Greek Monsters, a new board game, … ;), the monsters of the ancient Greek world take center stage. The … defeat these beasts and defend Greece. Players will work together to …
Israel, Cyprus, Greece unite energy grids
… an unprecedented energy deal with Greece and Cyprus. Israeli Prime … efforts, following talks with the Greek and Cypriot energy ministers. … assisted both Cyprus and Greece to combat major wildfires this … a result of basically Greek culture and Judaism fused …
A window of opportunity for Greek-Turkish relations?
PODCASTS Greece’s foreign minister held a … at the American College of Greece, joins Thanos Davelis with the … be a crucial period in Greek-Turkish relations.
60-Second Review: My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3
… debut feature, My Big Fat Greek Wedding. The original film … patriarch’s home village in Greece to attend a community reunion … of Greek scenery and new eccentric characters. If you love Greece and … in for a big fat Greek disappointment. Mark Fields has reviewed …
Schinas says EU to help Greece tackle storm aftermath
… in Larissa, Thessaly region, central Greece, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023. [Vaggelis … “in close contact” with the Greek authorities to support those affected … . Schinas also expressed “solidarity to Greece and to those who are …
Acropolis Rally 2023 Starts in Greece
… experience for spectators, organizers in Athens recommend using mass transport, specifically … stages spanned various locations in Greece, including Kalambaka, Meteora, Mount … Olympus, Attica, Central Greece, and the Peloponnese. Throughout its …
Netherlands vs Greece LIVE Updates (2-0)
Follow game Netherlands vs Greece live updates coverage, score and result online, prediction, TV channel, lineups and time of the 2024 EURO ...
Opa! 51st Greek-American Festival is anything but spartan
It's that time of year where everyone can be Greek for the weekend. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral's Greek-American Festival is intertwined ...
Lee University Greek club investigation closed
Lee University issued a statement to the Cleveland Daily Banner regarding a July incident that involved university Greek club members who ...
Deadly storm sweeps across Greece, PM postpones keynote speech
At least four people have died and more than six were still missing on Thursday after storm Daniel swept across central Greece, ...
At least four people die after severe floods hit Greece
“Our country finds itself, for the third day, dealing with a phenomenon the likes of which we have not seen in the past," a government spokesman said.
‘A biblical catastrophe’: death toll rises to four as Storm Daniel lashes Greece
Torrential rain blocks roads, causes power cuts and severs water suppliesFour days of cataclysmic rain have lashed the central Greek region of Thessaly, triggering landslides, road and bridge collapses and severing water supplies.In what was described as a “biblical catastrophe”, storms also hit other parts of Greece, Bulgaria and Turkey. Continue reading...
The uncertain future of Greeks in Turkey
The government in Ankara closed the Greek schools, seized nearly all the arable land, and changed the island's old Greek name, to Gokceada.
Greek Economy Grew by 2.7% in Second Quarter
The Greek economy recorded a growth rate of 2.7 percent in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, according to data compiled by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). ELSTAT data indicate that, on an annual basis, consumer spending increased by 2.0 percent (+3.2 percent of households), gross fixed capital investment […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greek Week in NYC for My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 Release
Greek Week, which kicked off just after Labor Day weekend in New York, is celebrating the release of My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 on Friday, September 8. It brings a week of festivities, including giveaways at screenings and freebies from bars, restaurants, small businesses and more throughout Manhattan and Astoria, known for its large […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Aerial Footage Of Flooding In Greece Shows Devastation
Drone footage of flooding in the Pelion region of Greece shows the damage caused by heavy rainfall and deadly flash floods.
The Ikaria Blue Zone in Greece and Its Longevity Secrets
Ikaria, Greece is one of the world's Blue Zones where people live longer than average. Residents nap often, drink herbal tea, and value family. · Blue ...
Severe Flooding In Greece Leaves At Least 4 Dead And 6 Missing
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Widespread flooding in central Greece has left at least four … in the northern city of Thessaloniki in order to visit the … , repeated rainstorms also hit the Greek capital, flooding streets and turning …
More than 800 people rescued from floodwaters in Greece
… , including three people in Greece. Fire department spokesperson Vasilis … average annual rainfall of Athens in the space of … in the northern city of Thessaloniki in order to visit … repeated rainstorms also hit the Greek capital, flooding streets and …
Yiasou Greek Festival Returns in Charlotte, NC
… the chance to enjoy authentic Greek cuisine, homemade pastries, live … can taste a variety of Greek specialties, from souvlaki and … spanakopites to Greek pizzas and pastichio and from … lecture on the history of Greeks in Charlotte. Source: «https:…
Death toll from flooding in Greece, neighboring nations, hits 14
Rescue boats have been unable to reach some areas in central Greece inundated by fast-moving, debris-clogged floodwater.
Netherlands-Greece
... probable line-ups and predictions with facts and odds, read our detailed European Championship match preview of Netherlands vs Greece.
Greek floods: Drone footage shows scale of destruction
Drone footage shows the extent of the damage to roads and bridges after Storm Daniel caused flash flooding across Greece. More than a dozen people are now known to have died as a result of torrential rains this week in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria.
Waterspout Captured On Camera Near Greek island Of Evia
Trigger by nearby severe weather a large waterspout moves along the Greek Island of Evia before disappearing into the surrounding cliffs.
Magnificent Golden Comb Made by Greek Master a Highlight of Hermitage
A magnificent sculpted golden comb made by a Greek sculptor, with a crest showing Scythian warriors in battle, is one of the great treasures of the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia. The golden ornament, known around the world as “the Solocha comb,” was found in what is now Ukraine in 1913. The crest, of […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Pyrrhus of Epirus, the Ancient Greek King who Fought the Romans
Pyrrhus of Epirus (319/318–272 BC) was an ancient Greek general and statesman, widely regarded by his contemporaries and modern historians alike as one of the greatest military minds of antiquity. Pyrrhus is best known for waging war against the Romans. The Hellenistic king became embroiled with the Roman Republic over the struggle for Magna Graecia, […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Floods in Greece: 4 Dead as Thessaly Turns into a Giant Lake
Hundreds are stranded due to the unprecedented floods in Greece. In the dramatic photo above is the agonizing moment a father, his two sons, and the family dog swim to their safety as floods have turned the village of Palamas in Thessaly, central Greece into a giant lake. The video was shot by a neighbor […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Floods sweep southeastern Europe: At least 14 people killed across Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria
Storms have killed at least 14 people in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria this week. A period of extreme heat has given way to heavy rains turning streets in northwestern Turkey into rivers and hitting Greece with huge downpours. With more details on the situation in Athens this Thursday, FRANCE 24's correspondent Natalie Savaricas reports.
Rains pound Greece, bodies recovered in Bulgaria
… and destroyed infrastructure in central Greece, the fire brigade said. … six flights earlier this week. Greece has said the weather was … areas hit by downpours across Greece to help people at risk … Kikilias said. Flash floods in Greece in 2017 killed 25 people …
F1 is NOT coming to Greece
… that Greece wants and will propose an F1 race in Athens. In … Trakouselli, it was emphasised that Athens still needs to be discussed … . The original report said that Athens offered itself as a candidate … . READ MORE: Who is the Greek owner of the rare McLaren …
Greek Parliament approves Igoumenitsa, Thessaloniki port bills
… Greece and one amending the concession for the port of Thessaloniki … main opposition SYRIZA and PASOK-KINAL had reserved judgment … it. The Igoumenitsa and Thessaloniki port bills were titled … between the Greek public and the Thessaloniki Port Authority SA …
Fires Burned 170,000 Hectares in Greece during 2023
ATHENS – The fires that broke out in Greece since the start … by the University of Athens’ Department of Forestry and … is Evros (NE Greece), Parnitha (Attica), Rodopi (NE Greece), Boeotia (Tarsos, … Prodromos, Yliki/Central Greece), and Kavala (Nestos/ …
Greek farmers struggle to rebuild after devastating wildfires
Farmers in Greece who have lost their crops … years The recent wildfires in Greece had terrible consequences for the … , close to Alexandroupolis in northeastern Greece was the first village to …
Greek PM postpones keynote speech after deadly storm
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has postponed an annual economic speech scheduled for this weekend and will instead visit areas hit by torrential rain that has flooded homes and destroyed key ...
UAE Foreign Minister receives Greek Defence Minister
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has received Nikos Dendias, Minister of Defence of Greece. The meeting touched upon friendship relations, strategic partnership ...
Netanyahu's Cyprus visit highlights complex Israel, Cyprus, Greece ties
Amid signs of warming relations with Turkey, the Israeli prime minister strengthens ties with traditional allies Cyprus and Greece.
Greece launches rescue effort in flooded villages
Greek emergency services on Thursday were trying to rescue potentially dozens of people from villages in a central region that has seen more rain in 24 hours than it normally sees in a year.A "large-scale" operation was underway to reach villages near the town of Karditsa,
Storm Daniel Continues in Greece with Heavy Rainfalls
Storm Daniel, a massive storm sweeping across the southeastern Mediterranean, is expected to affect Greece until Thursday.
Death toll from Storm Daniel rises to 3 in Greece
ATHENS. At least two more people died as heavy rains continued to batter Greece, bringing the death toll to three, local media reported on ...
Floods in Greece: 3 Dead as Thessaly Turns into a Giant Lake
This is the agonizing moment a father, his two sons, and the family dog swim to their safety as unprecedented floods have turned the village of Palamas in Thessaly, central Greece into a giant lake. The video was shot by a neighbor who is heard offering encouragement to the family and blaming the state authorities […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
'Unimaginable' ferry death in Greece sparks protests: What you need to know
WARNING — DISTURBING VIDEO: The tragic death of a ferry passenger in Greece has triggered national outrage after video emerged of the moment he ...
Euro 2024 Qualifier: Netherlands v Greece Match Preview
The Netherlands now have two crucial Euro 2024 qualifiers coming up, firstly at home to Greece and then away to the Republic of Ireland on Sunday.
A True Rapprochement for Türkiye-Greece Relations?
… President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis held … barriers to reconciliation. Türkiye and Greece have been longstanding adversaries and … in Turkish politics further antagonises Athens. Turkish nationalists and Islamists jointly …
Shock and Anger in Greece Over Passenger’s Death on Ferry
… Blue Horizon Ferry in Iraklion, Crete protesting the “murder” of … Thousands of people in Greece expressed their shock and … Greece The ferry captain and three crew members appeared before a Greek … is also a felony. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in …