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Monday, July 29, 2024

Greece orders nationwide restrictions to fight ’goat plague’

ATHENS — Authorities in Greece ordered nationwide restrictions for goats and sheep Monday to combat a deadly viral outbreak that is a fresh blow to the domestic livestock industry.


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St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Anaheim, California Enjoys Inaugural ...

On July 28, St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Anaheim, California enjoyed their inaugural community picnic and YAL/GOYA soccer game.


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Reunion for Class of 74 on 50th anniversary of North East school's Greek Odyssey

Half-a-century after 11 sixth-formers from Thornhill School, Sunderland, embarked on their Greek Odyssey, shepherded by three teaching staff and one of their wives, the group has staged what may prove ...


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Greece Angry Over Controversial Olympics Fencing Match

In an Olympics Fencing match that took place in Paris on Monday, Greece’s Theodora Gkountoura competed against France’s Manon Apithy-Brunet in the individual women’s sabre competition in a match that sparked controversy. The tournament concluded with a narrow victory for the French athlete. Apithy-Brunet beat Gkountoura towards the end of the game with a final […]


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Big Wildfire Engulfs Eastern Evia, Greece

A wildfire broke out on Evia island, on Monday, between the villages of Petries and Krieza on the eastern side of the island. Residents of Krieza and Kokkina, received a 112 message asking them to evacuate towards safer areas. More than 130 firefighters with 43 vehicles, 5 infantry units, 16 aircraft and 8 helicopters, of […]


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Greek Film Festival of Sydney partners up with Metaxa

The 29th Greek Film Festival of Sydney have announced their presenting partner for this year's event, Greek spirit brand Metaxa.


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Greek firms fuel business expansion across Cyprus

Greek financial giant Eurobank has become a major shareholder in Hellenic Bank, one of Cyprus's largest banks. By July 2024, Eurobank had increased ...


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Allen leads Greece Post in NYS opener

Derrick Allen went 3-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored, and two RBI to lead Greece Post 468 past Alfred J. Jurek Post 1672, 10-4 in American ...


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Greece purchases F-35 Lightning II jets

The F-35 is the only fighter suitable to strengthen Greece's sovereignty and operational capability with allies,” Lauderdale said in the press release ...


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Heat Sears Paris and London as Wildfire Burns Greek Island

Inhabitants of the villages of Petries and Krieza on the Greek island of Evia have been told to evacuate as firefighters, supported by 11 planes and 3 ...


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Life in limbo: asylum seekers in a Greek refugee camp – DW – 07/29/2024

... Greek island of Kos. They were later transferred to the Schisto refugee camp on the Greek mainland. The Greek authorities have already rejected ...


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How to make Greek Pizza in Disney Dreamlight Valley

Greek Pizza in Disney Dreamlight Valley is one of the five pizza recipes you can prepare in the game.


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Olympic ‘Last Supper’ scene was in fact based on painting of Greek gods, say art experts

Dutch artist’s 17th-century work said to have inspired tableau that has offended Christian and conservative criticsA controversial tableau in the Olympics opening ceremony denounced by Christian and conservative critics as an offensive parody of The Last Supper was in fact inspired by a 17th-century Dutch painting of the Greek Olympian gods, art historians have said.“Does this painting remind you of something?” the Magnin Museum in the French city of Dijon asked (with a wink) on X, inviting people to “come and admire” The Feast of the Gods, painted by the artist Jan van Bijlert between 1635 and 1640. Continue reading...


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Greece Bans Sheep Transport As New Plague Cases Found

Greece's agriculture ministry on Monday banned the transport of sheep and goats around the country as a highly contagious ruminants plague surfaced in new areas following a July 11 outbreak.


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Greek Shipyard Delivers Blocks for France's Second FDI

A Greek shipyard is participating in the construction of France's FDI frigate program, marking a first.


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Thunder stars help lift Canada past Greece in Olympic opener

Two Oklahoma City Thunder stars helped lift Canada in its opening game of the Paris Olympics against Greece.


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Juwi sells 267MW PV portfolio in Greece to Mirova, Foresight

The portfolio consists of three solar projects – with 160MW, 67MW and 40MW of capacity each – located in Central Greece.


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Is Greece the "Conshohocken of Europe?"

The person behind the X handle Weird Al Pacino recently tweeted that a friend referred to Greece as the “Conshohocken of Europe,” due to it being ...


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Photos: Food and dancing at the 31st annual Greek Festival

As it is every year, the Hellenic Centre in the city’s South End was packed with people ready to be Greek for a day (or at least eat like on) ...


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Why Do Greeks Hang Octopuses in the Sun

The sight of octopuses hanging out in the sun is a common feature on all Greek islands during the summer. As you walk down a narrow, whitewashed street lined with traditional tavernas, you can’t help but notice the intriguing sight of octopuses drying in the sun. Their elongated forms, set against the vibrant blue sky, […]


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Water crisis hits Greek islands amid tourist boom

The Greek islands are experiencing drought conditions as they gear up to host a record number of summer tourists, increasing the pressure on water ...


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Wreck of British Ocean Liner ‘Arcadian’ Found in Greece

The wreck of the British ocean liner Arcadian which was sunk by a U-boat in 1917 was discovered near the island of Sifnos, Greece. On 15 April 1917 Arcadian was en route from Thessaloniki to Alexandria with a company of 1,335 troops and crew and escorted by an Imperial Japanese Navy destroyer. Shortly after completing […]


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Greece's Maran Gas welcomes new LNG carriers in its fleet

Greece's Maran Gas has added two more newbuild carriers to its large LNG fleet. These vessels will serve TotalEnergies under charter deals.


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Greece: Asylum procedure statistics 2023

Greece saw a significant number of new arrivals via the Aegean islands and the Evros land border, with the Reception and Identification Service ...


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Spain vs Greece Prediction Summer Olympics Picks 7/30/24

Spain vs Greece 7/30/24: 2024 Summer Olympics free preview, analysis, prediction, odds and pick against the spread.


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Greece bans moving goats and sheep as 'goat plague' spreads

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece has banned moving sheep and goats from their farms to try to contain a viral infection known as "goat plague" after new cases were detected over the weekend, the agriculture ministry said on Monday. The virus, also known as Peste ...


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Two Majestic Greek Towns with Historic Castles

Methoni and Koroni, two quintessential Greek seaside towns, are home to Venetian castles, countless pristine sandy beaches, and lush landscapes. The two towns are intertwined in myriad ways although they are approximately a thirty minute drive away from each other, and are located on the southwestern tip of the Peloponnese, a place brimming with history […]


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DEPA unit bags EIB loan to add 800 MW of Greek solar

The commercial arm of Greek state-controlled natural gas supplier Public Gas Corporation of Greece AE, better known as DEPA, will receive EUR 390 ...


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Two French Airplanes to Join Firefight at Bulgarian-Greek border

Two French airplanes will join the firefighting operation on the Bulgarian-Greek border, caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev told ...


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Juwi divests 267MW Greek solar PV portfolio to Foresight and Mirova

Juwi divests 267MW Greek solar PV portfolio to Foresight and Mirova. Construction is scheduled to begin in August 2024, with commissioning ...


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Chobani Pumpkin Spice Greek Yogurt Drink

Chobani Pumpkin Spice Greek Yogurt Drink - Chobani is already shifting into fall with the launch of its 2024 pumpkin spice collection, ...


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Olympic Games: Schedule of Greek Participation on Day 3

Greek interest continues today (29/7) in Paris with eight athletes participating in an equal number of events at the Olympic Games The post Olympic Games: Schedule of Greek Participation on Day 3 appeared first on ProtoThema English.


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French Plane Arrives to Battle Fire on Bulgarian-Greek Border

French Plane Arrives to Battle Fire on Bulgarian-Greek Border. Incidents | July 29, 2024, Monday // 09:12| views. @BNR. A firefighting aircraft from ...


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Now, a Greek island seeks cap on tourist inflow, ET TravelWorld

Mass Tourism: Santorini's surge in tourism has strained its infrastructure and housing, prompting calls for visitor limits.


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Historic Greek winemaker files for bankruptcy

Historic winemaker Tsantalis has filed for bankruptcy, with the hearing at a Thessaloniki court in northern Greece being scheduled for October 11.


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Greek Santorini also calls for measures against overtourism

After Venice and Barcelona, the local government of the Greek island of Santorini also wants measures to be taken against overtourism.


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Britons rush to Türkiye, Morocco, Greece to escape chilly summer

... Greece, according to the Financial Times (FT) report. Loveholidays, the U.K.'s largest online travel agent, said 64% of current bookings had been ...


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Who Was Ex-Prince Michael Of Greece Who Died on Sunday?

Ex-prince Michael of Greece and Denmark, who was a celebrated historian and author, has passed away at the age of 85 at an Athens hospital it was announced on Sunday. He was a first cousin of Prince Philip, the father of King Charles, and consort of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. Known in […]


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How to watch the Paris Olympic Games coverage in Greek

An Australian first and crucially affords Greek Australian audiences the ability to consume all their Olympics content in the Greek language.


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Greek island that's a local secret

A SMALL Greek island where locals head for their holidays is now becoming less of a well kept secret, thanks to a brand new resort.


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Iconic Greek Establishment Neptune Diner Closes in Astoria, NYC

Astoria’s Greek restaurant Neptune Diner, serving up short-order classics on Astoria Blvd. since 1984, has closed down.


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Goorjian: Defensive variation key to beating Canada, Greece

Brian Goorjian believes that adapting the Boomers' style of defence and catching teams off guard will be the key to success at Paris 2024.


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King Charles, Prince William receive sad news from Greece

King Charles and Prince William have received a sad news from Greece as the first cousin of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, has passed away.


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Greece 14, Romania 7

Greece 14, Romania 7 ... Exclusions_Greece 8 (I. Fountoulis 1, K. Kakaris 1, E. Kalogeropoulos 1, N. Papanikolaou 1, D. Skoumpakis 2, A. Vlachopoulos 2); ...


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Depiction of Greek festival causes outrage at Paris Olympics

... Greek God Dionysus makes us aware of the absurdity of violence between human beings.” Dionysus is indeed a figure that embodies the French “joie ...


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Prince Michael of Greece dies aged 85 in Athens hospital

The royal was pronounced dead at a hospital in the Greek capital of Athens, it was announced on Sunday. He will be buried in the capital on ...


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Greece Falls to Canada as Giannis Posts 34

Greece always trailed but kept things close, even drawing to within two after a Giannis dunk with 48 seconds remaining. But Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ( ...


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Empty Restaurants as Tourists Flee Turkey for Greece

Turkey is witnessing a significant drop in tourism, leaving many restaurants half-empty during peak season as tourists opt for Greece instead.


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