Greece’s economy took a turn for the better in the second quarter of the year, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).
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Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Greece Expects ‘Strong Recovery’ for Economy After GDP Jumps 16.2%
Greece’s Deportations and Returns Law comes into effect despite criticism
Law to speed up deportations, impose penalties on NGOs that carry out migrant rescue operations without permission - Anadolu Agency ...
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‘I will see the ghosts of the dead forest for a long time’ – returning to Evia after the wildfires
Gideon Mendel has been photographing people returning home after the devastation of recent wildfires on the island of Evia in Greece. The work follows his earlier projects about people affected by wildfires in New South Wales, Australia, and flooding globally At the end of August, as part of my long-term work on the global climate emergency, I travelled to Evia in Greece to explore the impacts of the unprecedented fires that had devastated village communities and the ecology of the island. I chose not to chase the drama of the burning flames, but rather to seek out their aftermath. I encountered endless blackened landscapes and made these portraits of people whose lives have been destroyed by the fire they describe as a “burning hell”. I know that it was not easy for my subjects to return to their homes to be photographed, and for some this was the first time that they had stepped inside since the fire. However, I found that they embraced this moment of having their fractured situation witnessed and were keen to share their stories. I was moved by their openness to my camera after all the horrors of their recent experience. Visually I found that an eerily precise symmetry seemed to emerge from the unspeakable chaos of their ruined homes, many of which are situated in places of profound beauty. I hope that their gaze at the camera will provoke a visceral sense of the climate threat we all face. ELENI ALEXANDRIDI, ROVIES VILLAGE, ENGLISH TEACHER, 56 Continue reading...
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The history of Greek life - and a viable future at the University of Iowa, if it exists
While philanthropy and the development of social and professional skills claim to be the purpose of Greek life on campus, that value-based ideal is tarnished by the reality of consistent sexual ...
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Christian Leaders in First Ever Joint Statement Warn on “Climate Catastrophe”
The world’s Christian leaders have united to warn of the “catastrophic consequences” of climate change, saying now is a “critical moment” for the planet’s future. Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church, released the joint statement ahead of November’s Cop26 climate summit. In […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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Kim Kardashian Cryptocurrency Ad Criticized by Financial Watchdog
Charles Randall, the head of the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority, has spoken out against Kim Kardashian’s Instagram ad for a cryptocurrency known as Ethereum Max. Randall claims that the Armenian-American celebrity is potentially leading her 250 million followers into a dire financial trap. He called Ethereum Max “a speculative digital token created a month […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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Europe recorded its warmest summer this year, says EU’s Copernicus Service
Europe had its warmest summer on record this year, though only by a small margin over two previous highest temperatures for June-August, European Union scientists said on Tuesday. The EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service said the average surface air temperature in June-August was close to 1.0C above the 1991-2020 average, making it the hottest in … The post Europe recorded its warmest summer this year, says EU’s Copernicus Service appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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