Greece Outside In: 10/14/19

Monday, October 14, 2019

Queen Elizabeth’s statement on Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece

It was beginning of August when Australian activist Mary Drost wrote to Queen Elizabeth asking the British Monarch to intervene for the return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece. Three weeks later, Drost received a reply. It is the first registered statement by Queen Elizabeth on the Parthenon Marbles. According to Greek daily Ta Nea, Mary … The post Queen Elizabeth’s statement on Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Will Greece Survive 2028?

The challenge facing Athens in 2028 is not the Los Angeles Olympics scheduled for that year; rather, a more foreboding deadline awaits. While the Republic […] The post Will Greece Survive 2028? appeared first on The National Herald.

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UNHCR: 48,510 refugees & migrants arrived in Greece Jan-Oct 2019

The largest number of refugees and migrants reaching Europe came via routes crossing from Turkey to Greece, mostly by sea, according to a UNHCR’s report for 2019. As of 30 September, some 80,800 refugees and migrants had arrived via the three Mediterranean routes to Europe, a 21% decrease compared to the same period last year … The post UNHCR: 48,510 refugees & migrants arrived in Greece Jan-Oct 2019 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Former head of Greek Armed Forces warns Turkey is not bluffing

Michalis Kostarakos says Turkey has never left a place its army conquered via diplomacy

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Turkey Says No Bluff Over Sending Millions of Refugees to Greece, EU

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu warned that Europe and Greek islands will be overwhelmed with millions more refugees and migrants who went to his country […] The post Turkey Says No Bluff Over Sending Millions of Refugees to Greece, EU appeared first on The National Herald.

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Greek Foreign Minister Dendias welcomes EU decisions on Turkey

Foreign Minister, Nikos Dendias, welcomed the decision of the European Council on Monday to impose economic sanctions against Turkey for its illegal drilling in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Cyprus and to restrict arms exports to Turkey for its military operation to Syria. The European Union today spoke in a consistent and clear voice that … The post Greek Foreign Minister Dendias welcomes EU decisions on Turkey appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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How a Greek island refugee camp handles the never-ending flow of migrants to Europe

Several thousand migrants set foot on the soil of Greek islands near Turkey every single month. The flow intensifies each time a conflict flares up in this or that part of the globe. The situation in ...

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63 Paid Internship Positions at the SNFCC

ATHENS- The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center SA (SNFCC SA) offers applicants aged 18-35, paid internship opportunities in collaboration with the National Library of Greece […] The post 63 Paid Internship Positions at the SNFCC appeared first on The National Herald.

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Greece’s No Smoking Law Getting Tougher, Public Place Prohibition

ATHENS – It’s still not been reported whether an alleged crackdown on smoking to enforce ignored laws is having any effect, but the new New […] The post Greece’s No Smoking Law Getting Tougher, Public Place Prohibition appeared first on The National Herald.

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Alien Fish Species from Red Sea the Focus of Study in Aegean

Greek scientists have launched an attempt to record the numbers of alien species of fish from the Red Sea that have “invaded” the Aegean, especially […] The post Alien Fish Species from Red Sea the Focus of Study in Aegean appeared first on The National Herald.

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Greek-American Stories: Penny Wise

George was complaining to his buddies around the table at Dixon’s that Sunday that Yiannis still owed him for the gallon of paint he’d bought […] The post Greek-American Stories: Penny Wise appeared first on The National Herald.

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Tight squeeze: Cruise ship passes through Greek Canal with only 5 feet of breathing room

According to a press release from Fred. Olsen, the Braemar became the largest vessel to pass through the canal, which separates the Greek mainland from the Peloponnese peninsula, on Oct. 9. “This is ...

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Fashion designer Sophia Kokosalaki passes away at 47

Famous Greek fashion designer Sophia Kokosalaki passed away at the age of 47. The designer of “new Grecian style” was living in London. Kokosalaki was born and raised in Greece, where she studied English literature. She then moved to UK where she studied fashion design at University of Arts Central Saint Martins in London. She … The post Fashion designer Sophia Kokosalaki passes away at 47 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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EU Council slams Turkey for illegal drilling in Cyprus, Syria operation

With two conclusions the European Council condemned Turkey on Monday for both the military operation in Syria and the illegal drilling in Cyprus Exclusive Economic Zone. For the latter it also announced sanctions, even though it did not specify when these could go into effect. The EU condemns #Turkey’s military action in North East #Syria … The post EU Council slams Turkey for illegal drilling in Cyprus, Syria operation appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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New Democracy Wants World’s Wealthiest, Will Offer Incentives

ATHENS – After Greek workers, pensioners and the poor have been buried with harsh austerity measures and big taxes the last 9 ½ years, and […] The post New Democracy Wants World’s Wealthiest, Will Offer Incentives appeared first on The National Herald.

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Diaspora Abroad Vote Bill Heading for Greek Parliament

ATHENS – After years of delays, a measure that would let Greeks living abroad vote in national elections will go to Parliament in November under […] The post Diaspora Abroad Vote Bill Heading for Greek Parliament appeared first on The National Herald.

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Full impact of Thomas Cook collapse “not apparent yet,” says SETE

The repercussions for Greece from the collapse of Thomas Cook, the second largest travel agency in the world, have not yet become fully apparent, the president of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) Yiannis Retsos said in an interview with the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (ANA). He noted the damage to the “backbone” of the Greek tourism … The post Full impact of Thomas Cook collapse “not apparent yet,” says SETE appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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UNHCR: Significant Increase in Refugee/Migrant arrivals in GREECE in 2019

ATHENS- In 2019, the largest number of refugees and migrants reaching Europe came via routes crossing from Turkey to GREECE, mostly by sea, ...

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GREEK sun shone on a rainy day

Although she has no GREEK blood and did not visit the country until she was 15, she said she felt “an instinctive feeling of home” when she first arrived.

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SETE 2019 Conference Aims to Spark Innovation in GREEK Tourism

Also, on the sidelines of the conference, SETE will introduce its first “Tech Alley”, an exhibition space dedicated to GREEK start-up companies, which ...

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NATO expects Turkey to respect Cyprus sovereignty

Stoltenberg made the comments during an interview published with the Sunday edition of the GREEK newspaper “Kathimerini”. Secretary General said ...

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Cosmote renews GREEK Cup domestic rights

GREEK pay-television broadcaster Cosmote has renewed its deal with the Hellenic Football Federation for the exclusive rights to the GREEK Cup ...

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UNHCR urges European states to do more to protect child refugees & migrants

European States must step up their efforts to protect child refugees and migrants who have endured not only difficult and dangerous journeys but continue to face risks and hardship once in Europe, including unsafe accommodation, being incorrectly registered as adults, and a lack of appropriate care, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has urged. UNHCR’s latest … The post UNHCR urges European states to do more to protect child refugees & migrants appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Turkey’s warning to allow millions of Syrian refugees to Europe “not a bluff”

Turkey’s warnings that it will allow millions of Syrian refugees to head West if the European Union continues to consider sanctions over military operations in Syria and hydrocarbon drilling off Cyprus is “not a threat and it is not a bluff,” Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu told Germany’s Deutsche Welle. “We have given a home to … The post Turkey’s warning to allow millions of Syrian refugees to Europe “not a bluff” appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Watch: Cruise ship Braemar squeezes through Corinth Canal in GREECE with just centimetres to spare

Online video shows the captain of a cruise ship managing to squeeze the 24,000 tonne vessel through a canal that is only centimetres wider than the ...

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Europe Doesn't Need Another Currency Crisis

The sovereign-debt debacle that began earlier this decade — and that brought GREECE to the brink of abandoning the common currency — compelled ...

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GREECE, France open talks on 'Belharra' frigate buy

Parly announced the agreement on her Twitter account last week saying, “France has signed a letter of intent with GREECE on its purchase of two ...

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At home with... Dimitra Kolotoura

Next up is Dimitra Kolotoura, co-founder of GREEK label Zeus + Dione, who takes inside her bright Athens home - a two-floor space characterised by ...

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“Alien” fish swim into GREEK waters

Greece's Fisheries Research Institute (FRI) announced that more than 280 alien species from the Red Sea have appeared in the Mediterranean, due ...

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Cyprus determined to go all the way at the EU Foreign Affairs Council

The Foreign Ministers of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides and Greece, Nikos Dendias, will also participate in the convergence of the Council

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Nannuka becomes one of the most successful start-ups in GREECE

Nannuka is a start-up, founded five years ago by Lela Dritsa, along with two other mothers. They all encountered the same problem back then -- and ...

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Macadamias, low-carb bread and salmon fillets: Dietitians share the seven best health foods to buy ...

GREEK-style yoghurt consistently features at the top of many nutritionists must-have healthy food lists because it's packed with calcium and is sugar-free ...

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Private pools, luxury suites and pink sunsets make this the dreamiest hotel in Santorini

It is the epitome of luxury, romance and GREEK hospitality. Guests are invited to experience "the finer side of life" and trust me, you really will live like ...

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The Greek Orthodox Church recognizes the Ukrainian Church

Only seven bishops had asked to delay the decision, but the majority of the Greek Synod decided to support Ukrainian autocephaly. The defense of the patriarchate of Constantinople as the only one that ...

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Travel company looks to pay Instagrammer to go on luxury vacation in GREECE

(KSNV) — Do it for the Gram? A luxury travel company is asking for just that in its search for an influencer to pay to go on a nine-day vacation in ...

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A taste of GREECE in Qatar

Delicious Mediterranean eateries are at the top of the list with GREECE'S unique flavours, fresh ingredients, and beautiful climate inspiring Greeks in ...

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The Albert makes a tasty treat for National Dessert Month

Dry mix Sugar, Glucose Powder, and Ice Cream Stabilizer. Add dries into Mango Puree and return to a boil. Cool slightly, then pour over GREEK Yogurt.

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Environmental impact study for impending FAGE yogurt factory completed: RTL sources

According to RTL sources, GREEK firm FAGE's move to open a factory in the industrial zone between Bettembourg and Dudelange has completed a ...

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Tο ελληνικό φεστιβάλ «Αγορά» της ενορίας του Αγίου Θωμά στο Τσέρι Χιλ N.I. (φωτογραφίες)

ΤΣΕΡΙ ΧΙΛ. ΝΕΑ ΙΕΡΣΕΗ. Με επιτυχία πραγματοποιήθηκε το ελληνικό φεστιβάλ «Αγορά» (Greek Agora Festival), της ενορίας του Αγίου Θωμά στο Τσέρι Χιλ της Νέας Ιερσεης. […] The post Tο ελληνικό φεστιβάλ «Αγορά» της ενορίας του Αγίου Θωμά στο Τσέρι Χιλ N.I. (φωτογραφίες) appeared first on The National Herald GR.

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Welcome, 77 artists, 40 different points of Attica welcomes you by singing Erotokritos an epic romance written at 1713 by Vitsentzos Kornaros

Monday, October 14, 2019