Greek pair Vasiliki Arvaniti and Panagiota Karagkouni completed a four-match winning streak at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Sydney 3-star, but the team could not be successful against the ...
Welcome, 77 artists, 40 different points of Attica welcomes you by singing Erotokritos an epic romance written at 1713 by Vitsentzos Kornaros
Saturday, March 9, 2019
Apokries around Greece: Athens, Patra and Xanthi – three carnivals of colour
Apokries (Carnival) time in Greece is filled with spectacular traditions, masquerading and all manner of performances. From local fertility-rites to other events with pagan roots, festivities are ...
Feature: Greece to protect its signature brands of agricultural and food products
ATHENS, March 9 (Xinhua) -- Greece is determined to protect its signature brands of products, Minister of Agricultural Development and Food, Stavros Arachovitis told Xinhua in a recent interview after ...
Carnival The Night Parade: 40,000 march through Patras – LIVE Stream
The Night Parade of Greece’s biggest and most famous Carnival in Patras started on Saturday night. Estimated 40,000 carnivalists are currently marching through the streets of the port city in West Peloponnese. According to the tradition, it is the carnivalists who march without the floats. pictures via patrastimes.gr Sunday noon, the impressive floats surrounded by … The post Carnival The Night Parade: 40,000 march through Patras – LIVE Stream appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Top-ranked Olean pulls away from Greece Odyssey in state quarterfinals
Top-ranked Olean pulls away from Greece Odyssey in state quarterfinals Top-ranked Olean pulled away from the Leopards in the second half to remain unbeaten. Check out this story on DemocratandChronicl...
Shopper at Greece mall approached by stranger and spit on
Grand larceny: Between Feb. 26 and March 1, someone used a Fair Oaks Drive resident's credit card number to make unauthorized purchases. Grand larceny: In a delayed report, a Westfall Road resident sa...
Wardlaw+Hartridge Fifth Graders Perform Greek Plays
EDISON, NJ -- Fifth grade students at The Wardlaw+Hartridge School in Edison presented their end of term Social Studies project, which was a series of short plays based on Greek myths. This term, stud...
When Thousands of Greek Women Arrived as Picture Brides
More than 500,000 Greeks — 90 percent men — emigrated to the United States between 1880 and 1920, creating a demographic nightmare for their future as a community due to the lack of women. As a result ...
US President Donald Trump and Melania on private trip to Patras
US President Donald Trump and wife Melania took a break from head-aching policies and charities and made a short visit to Greece over the weekend. As the trip was strictly private, they avoided Greek capital Athens and landed directly at the port city of Patras in West Peloponnese. Although the presidential couple wanted to keep … The post US President Donald Trump and Melania on private trip to Patras appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Alleged Fugitive Savvidis One of Five Greeks on Forbes’ Rich List
A year after an arrest warrant was issued against him for carrying a gun onto a soccer field to protest a referee’s decision against PAOK […] The post Alleged Fugitive Savvidis One of Five Greeks on Forbes’ Rich List appeared first on The National Herald.
Houston Area Greek Spot On Yelp’s Top 100 Best
You’d think of Michelin 5-Star places when it comes to the best places to eat, but Pappa Gyros in Katy, Texas, in the Houston area, […] The post Houston Area Greek Spot On Yelp’s Top 100 Best appeared first on The National Herald.
The 5 Most Picturesque Greek Islands
The Greek islands offer Mediterranean turquoise waters, endless sandy beaches, golden sunshine, traditional accommodation, and mouth-watering fresh seafood. Greece has over 5,000 islands and islets gi...
Greece to reduce sentences for financial crimes against the state
Justice Minister Mihalis Kalogirou submitted the draft of a new penal code that reduces sentences for the crimes against the state and re-classifies minor crimes into either violations that are punished with a money penalty or misdemeanors carrying a maximum of five years imprisonment. The Minister also presented a new trial code that changes some … The post Greece to reduce sentences for financial crimes against the state appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Jean Prounis’ Antiquity-Inspired Jewelry at Bergdorf Goodman
NEW YORK – Jean Prounis pays homage to her Greek ancestry in her jewelry designs which are currently featured in a trunk show at the […] The post Jean Prounis’ Antiquity-Inspired Jewelry at Bergdorf Goodman appeared first on The National Herald.
Varvatos, Williamson Present Love Rocks NYC Benefit, Williams Steals the Show
NEW YORK – Iconic Greek-American fashion designer John Varvatos and New York City real estate broker and God’s Love We Deliver Board of Trustees member […] The post Varvatos, Williamson Present Love Rocks NYC Benefit, Williams Steals the Show appeared first on The National Herald.
Designer Irene Erika Speaks about Her Work and Giving Back
NEW YORK – Designer Irene Erika (Stavrinoudis Gloumis) draws inspiration from her Greek heritage to create unique handmade designs in jewelry, handbags, home décor, and […] The post Designer Irene Erika Speaks about Her Work and Giving Back appeared first on The National Herald.
Meet the Greeks, Greek-Americans in Forbes World’s Billionaires List 2019
Forbes has counted 2,153 billionaires, 55 fewer than a year ago. Of those, almost two dozens Greek-Americans, Greeks and Cypriots are included in Forbes’ 2019 […] The post Meet the Greeks, Greek-Americans in Forbes World’s Billionaires List 2019 appeared first on The National Herald.
Roxanne Pallett is all smiles splashing around in a bikini on Greek holiday as she puts punch-gate behind her
Her beach trip coincided with her return to social media which saw her speak out in support of Michael Jackson following the release of the controversial Finding Neverland documentary The actress, 36, ...
New Impressive Greek Orthodox Church Opens in Adelaide’s Athelstone
A new Greek Orthodox Christian Church opened its doors in Adelaide’s Athelstone earlier this year. Following years of efforts to complete the construction, the Orthodox Christian Community of Athelsto...
Twenty Instagrammers Capture Greece As We Have Never Seen it Before
Visit Greece the official website for the Greek Tourism Organization asked twenty Instagrammers famous for their photo skills to shoot across the country and capture Greece’s beauty from their ...
Apokries: The Carnival season revives old customs across Greece
Greece’s Carnival season, the Apokries, reaches its peak over the weekend with the biggest Carnival Parade, the Carnival of Patras, to take place on Sunday. The weekend marks the end of masquerading, eating, drinking and dancing and opens the way for the 40-day fasting until the Greek orthodox Easter. Staring withe the Clean Monday, Καθαρα … The post Apokries: The Carnival season revives old customs across Greece appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
GREECE expands range of investment activities for Golden Visa program
ATHENS, March 8 (Xinhua) -- GREECE expands the range of investment activities which will open the way to the so-called Golden Visa for third country ...
It's International Women's Day. Women Around the World Are Striking.
In Belgium and GREECE, women are participating in the international strike for the first time. Belgium's Fédération Générale du Travail de Belgique.
Workers in GREECE Protest The Government's Bid For Privatization in the Energy Sector
On Thursday, workers in the energy sector in GREECE went on strike against the government's plans to privatize the sector in the country. The workers ...
Bill expands 'Golden Visa' criteria scope
The new criteria include the investment of a minimum of 400,000 euros in state bonds of at least three years' duration through a GREECE-based bank, ...
Commission calls on ECJ to fine GREECE over failure to prevent nitrate pollution of water
The European Commission has asked the EU's highest court to impose fines on GREECE for its long-term failure to protect its waters against pollution ...
Athens, Lisbon Sign Deal to Relocate 1000 Asylum Seekers to Portugal
ATHENS (Sputnik) – GREECE and Portugal have signed a bilateral agreement on the relocation of 1,000 asylum seekers who have received or ...
Scandinavian travelers' impressions of GREECE showcased at Nordic Library
For the Swedish orientalist and Greek philologist Jakob Jonas Bjornstahl – the first known Scandinavian traveler to visit GREECE, in 1779 – Thessaly ...
Want to travel to Italy and GREECE?
They have led two other tours together recently, one trip to Italy and GREECE in 2016 and one trip to London, Paris, and the Alps in 2018. "We currently ...
Americans need visa for European travel starting in 2021
Tourists visit the ancient Acropolis hill, with the ruins of the fifth century BC Parthenon temple on June 30, 2015 in Athens, GREECE. (Photo by Milos ...
Planning a trip to Europe? Starting in 2021, you'll need a visa for that
1 that year, 22 nations in the European Union – among them Italy, Spain, GREECE, Germany and France – will begin screening travelers, including ...
Peter Fankhauser: New investments in GREECE
In the meeting they discussed Thomas Cook's plans for continued investment in GREECE through the growth of Thomas Cook's own-brand hotels under ...
Acclaimed Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis in hospital since February 26
Internationally acclaimed Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis has been hospitalised since February 26, it was disclosed on Thursday, ANA reports. According to an announcement, Theodorakis was admitted to ...
Creating a Golf Destination in the Hills of Greece
PYLOS, Greece — On the southwestern Peloponnese coast of Greece, in walking distance from the beach, Thodoris Poulis, a construction foreman, pointed up recently at half a dozen newly built homes on t...
Greek Energy Minister Giorgos Stathakis takes part in CERAWeek conference
HOUSTON – Greek Energy Minister Giorgos Stathakis is slated to take part in the CERAWeek annual conference in Houston, Texas next week. Specifically, Mr Stathakis will use his time at the conference, ...
Greek violin master Kavakos and Vienna Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall
NEW YORK – World-renowned Greek violinist Leonidas Kavakos performed with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Adam Fischer at Carnegie Hall on March 3 to a sold out crowd which was impress...
Greek businesses will be well represented at this year’s Hermes Expo International
Look for a strong Greek presence at the 2019 Hermes Expo International. Thanks to an improving Greek economy, businesses absent in recent years are returning in full force to court the US market. “Thi...
Greek Carnival Reaches Climax with a Hint of Ancient Dionysian Revels
The Carnival season, or “Apokries” in Greek, is slowly coming to an end this weekend, but not without a bang. Greeks across the country are going to celebrate the last days of freedom before ...
Greek supermarket chain sacks manger over forcing positivism among employees
(MENAFN) A regional sales manager of Greek supermarket chain "My Market", who requested workers to smile, for they should be thankful that they obtain a job amid crises and are getting paid with ...
Greek Hoteliers president Tassios: ITB results crucial for German bookings
The messages for Greece were positive after the conclusion of the first day of the largest international tourism exhibition (ITB), held in Berlin, according to the president of the Hellenic Federation ...
Greece cruises: Island-hopping in style
The irony wasn’t lost on me. Here we were on a family-friendly cruise to the Greek island of Santorini, and we were enduring the family holiday ordeal from hell — and it was all my fault. It started w...
Pikrammeno’s Unknown Letter to Obama and America’s Role in Greece’s Economic Crisis
ATHENS – Panagiotis Pikrammenos, former Prime Minister of Greece, confirmed the important role that the United States played during the height of the economic crisis […] The post Pikrammeno’s Unknown Letter to Obama and America’s Role in Greece’s Economic Crisis appeared first on The National Herald.
New border crossing point opens between Greece and Northern Macedonia
Northern Macedonia and Greece will have new borderpoint at the location known as Markova Noga in the Prespa region This was signed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikola Dimitro
Boys basketball: Why Greece Athena is the site of the state tournament quarterfinals
Boys basketball: Why Greece Athena is the site of the state tournament quarterfinals Conditions may be crowded when Greece Athena hosts the high school boys state tournament quarterfinals on Saturday. ...
Natalie cooks up family-friendly steak, Greek salad and coconut rice for dinner
TODAY's own Natalie Morales is in the kitchen sharing delicious dinner recipes from her new cookbook, "At Home with Natalie: Simple Recipes for Healthy Living from My Family's Kitchen to Yours." She s...
Cooking with Chef Bryan
“Greekify” your brownies like my good friend Eleni Saltas did by adding Greek Coffee to her homemade brownies. Greek coffee is finely ground and adds that chocolate punch you may be looking ...
Princeton Denies Greek Orthodox Church’s Allegations of Manuscript Theft
Princeton University has responded to a lawsuit filed by the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople that accused the university of possessing stolen manuscripts that the Church claims were looted from ...