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Monday, March 16, 2020
GREECE railroaded asylum seekers: Rights group
Human Rights Watch claims Greek authorities tried to bar asylum and deport new arrivals back to Turkey. Magda Panoutsopoulou | 16.03.2020. GREECE ...
GREECE named 2019 Tree City USA
GREECE was named a 2019 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management. The town met the ...
News of the day from around the world, March 16
1 ROYAL INTRIGUE: Spain’s King Felipe VI has renounced any future personal inheritance he could receive from his father, King Emerit Juan Carlos I, over the alleged financial irregularities involving the former monarch. The royal house said Felipe is also stripping Juan Carlos of his annual stipend. In 2018, the former monarch received 194,232 euros ($216,000). The decision comes amid an ongoing investigation by Swiss prosecutors into an offshore account allegedly operated for Juan Carlos. The account allegedly received 88 million euros ($100 million) from Saudi Arabia’s late King Abdullah in 2008, which prosecutors believe could be kickback payments, according to the Swiss newspaper Tribune de Geneve. Felipe, 52, denied any knowledge of the fund. 2 TERROR ATTACK: French judges investigating the 2015 Islamic State attack that left 130 people dead in Paris have ordered charges against 20 people, including a Belgian accused of masterminding the attacks who was held for years in Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq before being freed and returned home. Three of the group, including the alleged mastermind, Oussama Atar, are believed to have died in the group’s final months of fighting in Iraq and Syria. Also accused is the only survivor of the Paris cell, Salah Abdeslam, who was arrested near his home in Brussels after months on the run. Abdeslam’s brother, Brahim, blew himself up in Paris. Of the 20, 11 are jailed, three are under house arrest and six face international arrest warrants. All are charged with terrorism offenses. 3 REFUGEE CRISIS: Authorities in Greece say a juvenile died Monday in a fire that damaged an overcrowded refugee camp on the island of Lesbos. The Fire Service said the migrant, who was not further identified, was found dead inside Moria camp after...
Jacksonville's 4 favorite spots to find low-priced GREEK food
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable GREEK restaurants around Jacksonville, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to ...
Holy Synod suspends daily services, weddings, baptism, keeps churches open
Following a lot of “gentle” pressure by the government, the Holy Synod of the Greek Orthodox Church took a historic decision to impose several restrictions in the operation of the churches across the country and to call on vulnerable groups of the society and elderly to stay home. “Everybody should consider oneself as if infected … The post Holy Synod suspends daily services, weddings, baptism, keeps churches open appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Indiana physician visits Greece to help refugee amid crisis
BEDFORD, Ind. (AP) — Dan Dusleag’s life is changed forever after traveling to Greece to aid in the refugee crisis. “I don’t want to promote anything. I just want to open people’s eyes. Outside of ...
Test on Italian pilgrim to Mount Athos of GREECE negative for coronavirus
Test on Italian pilgrim to Mount Athos of GREECE negative for coronavirus. TornosNews.gr 16.03.2020 | 16:17. Α Decrease font Enlarge font. Facebbok ...
Church of GREECE Decides to Curtail Services Amid Growing Coronavirus Fears
The Holy Synod of the Orthodox Christian Church of GREECE issued a statement on Monday afternoon, informing the public about its latest decision in ...
More coronavirus cases linked to Greece school district; first case reported in Ontario County
More coronavirus cases linked to Greece school district; first case reported in Ontario County Officials announced the new cases Sunday evening, bringing the total number of positive tests in the area ...
Digital Etiquette During Coronavirus Restrictions: Greek Ministry of Digital Governance Guidelines
ATHENS – The General Secretariat for Telecommunications and Post Office of the Ministry of Digital Governance on Monday issued a set of recommendations for the […] The post Digital Etiquette During Coronavirus Restrictions: Greek Ministry of Digital Governance Guidelines appeared first on The National Herald.
Greek PM Mitsotakis Briefs Tsipras, Gennimata in E-Meetings on Coronavirus Situation
ATHENS – Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis held an e-meeting with SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras on Monday evening, and later with Movement for Change (KINAL) leader […] The post Greek PM Mitsotakis Briefs Tsipras, Gennimata in E-Meetings on Coronavirus Situation appeared first on The National Herald.
'We are at war': France's president just announced a 15-day lockdown, banning public gatherings and walks outdoors
[FILE PHOTO: French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (not pictured) attend a joint statement at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France January 29, 2020. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/Pool]Reuters * France's president, Emmanuel Macron, announced on Monday that the country would enact a 15-day lockdown, prohibiting residents from leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary. * Activities like group gatherings outdoors or a walk outside are banned, Macron said. Those who cannot work from home and those seeking medical care will be allowed to leave their homes. * The European Union will also restrict travel from non-EU countries for 30 days, he added. * France reported 5,400 cases of COVID-19 and 127 coronavirus-related deaths as of Monday. * Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. France's president, Emmanuel Macron, announced on Monday that the country would enact a 15-day lockdown as the country grapples with the coronavirus pandemic. Any public gatherings are banned starting midday Tuesday and for 15 days after, Macron said. He said that includes activities such as walks outside.SEE THE REST OF THE STORY AT BUSINESS INSIDERSEE ALSO: * In France, more than half of coronavirus patients in intensive care are under 60, suggesting it's not just the elderly at risk * Biotech company fighting coronavirus shoots down the idea of reportedly giving US exclusive rights to vaccine * GOP lawmaker ignores health warnings around coronavirus and tells Americans 'it's a great time to go out'
Greek Holy Synod decides to keep Churches open for personal prayer – Scheduled Pascal liturgies postponed
The Church Bishops were briefed on the developments of the coronavirus outbreak
Olympic flame handover to be held without fans amid coronavirus outbreak
GREECE, which has reported more than 330 positive cases of coronavirus so far, has shut down schools and most businesses, including retail stores, ...
Coronavirus: GREECE bans passengers on Adriatic ferries as prohibitions tighten
GREECE had initially left ferry links with Italy untouched when it halted certain flight connections with northern Italy a week ago but it has been ...
Resolving disputed maritime borders vital for regional peace in Eastern Mediterranean
The legislation which GREECE established to ratify the UNLOS states that “GREECE has inalienable rights under Article 3 of the Convention to extend at ...
Update: Six of Twenty GREEK Erasmus Students Deny They're Stuck in Spain
MADRID. Six out of twenty GREEK Erasmus+ students who were earlier on Monday reported to be stuck in Spain due to the banning of flights between ...
Coronavirus Greece: List of shops & services to remain open as of Mar 18
Greece will close all commercial shops as of Wednesday, March 18, 2020, as a measure to prevent further spread of coronavirus. Excepted from the closure are largely: supermarkets, pharmacies, fuel stations, banks and other services like courier services and several smaller facilities linked to the food supply. Head of Civil Protection Nikos Hardalias listed shops … The post Coronavirus Greece: List of shops & services to remain open as of Mar 18 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Coronavirus Greece: 21 new confirmed cases, total 352
Greece’s health authorities announced on Monday 21 new confirmed cases of coronavirus, cases that increase the total number of inflections to 352. 65 patients are hospitalized, 9 of them are intubated hospitals ICU in Athens, Thessaloniki and Patras. 51 of the cases have no identified source of contamination. Majority of confirmed cases are in Athens. … The post Coronavirus Greece: 21 new confirmed cases, total 352 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Ethyl alcohol seized by GREEK cops to make antiseptic: officials
Ethyl alcohol seized by GREEK cops to make antiseptic: officials. Greece has so far recorded over 350 coronavirus cases ...
Archbishop Elpidophoros Announces Further Measures To Protect The Faithful
New York, NY – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America announces today measures to protect the health of the GREEK Orthodox Flock of ...
Greek Stock Market crashes by over 10% on Monday
It is the 3rd times since February that the market dropped over 10%
GREEK Coronavirus Cases Rise by 21 to 352
GREEK Coronavirus Cases Rise by 21 to 352. By ANA March 16, 2020. An elderly man walks in Monastiraki square, usually the most crowded area in ...
Travel updates: which countries have coronavirus restrictions and FCO warnings in place?
Belgium, Bulgaria, France, GREECE, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Romania and Switzerland Cultural and sporting ...
Tanker full of migrants grounded in Kea island coast, GREECE
... mostly young men, and 3 crew on board ran aground on Kea island, Cyclades archipelago, Aegean sea, GREECE, on a breakwater or embankment, ...
Coronavirus: Postal services suspended for all countries except GREECE
Cyprus Post said on Monday that postal services will be suspended for all countries except GREECE for all services, except the Quickpost courier ...
Bishop Seabury students return home from trip to GREECE amid COVID-19 pandemic
The group traveled to GREECE last week for an educational spring break trip and had originally intended to head back to the United States on Tuesday.
Child killed in Lesbos refugee camp fire
Blaze broke out in living container, exacerbating tensions inside the dangerously overcrowded Greek camp A child has died in a fire in the Moria refugee camp on Lesbos, according to the Hellenic Fire service. The fire broke out in one of the living containers situated inside the camp on Monday afternoon and was fanned by strong winds, but has since been brought under control. The child has not been named and the cause of the fire is as yet uncertain. Continue reading...
Greece refugee camp fire kills at least 1: officials
Authorities in Greece say a minor has died in a fire that damaged an overcrowded refugee camp on the island of Lesbos.
Covid-19 Takes Toll on Transport in GREECE
Meanwhile, besides taking a toll on airline revenues, the coronavirus outbreak is also impacting mass transport across GREECE, which recorded a 50 ...
World's Leaders Congratulate GREECE'S New President, Katerina Sakellaropoulou
World's Leaders Congratulate GREECE'S New President, Katerina Sakellaropoulou. By ANA March 16, 2020. Newly elected Greek President Katerina ...
GREECE hopes EU-Turkey talks will ease tension over refugee crisis
GREECE is hoping critical talks between the EU and Ankara will help ease the border crisis that has weighed heavily on the country since Turkey's ...
New GREEK President to attend handover of Tokyo 2020 flame as event further scaled back
The Hellenic Olympic Committee (HOC) have confirmed that new GREEK President Katerina Sakellaropoulou will attend the handover ceremony for the ...
GREEK Week canceled after coronavirus outbreak grows
Screenshot from @GreekWeekCMU's Twitter announcing the cancellation of GREEK Week for the 2020 spring semester. Central Michigan University's ...
GREEK Proudly Shows Off The Excessive Loose Skin From His Massive Weight Loss
The name “Greekgodx” was initially a joke for the morbidly obese Twitch streamer. GREEK is one of those shameless chubby guys that had no problem ...
Twenty Greek Erasmus Students Stuck in Spain Due to Travel Ban
MADRID – Twenty Greek Erasmus+ students are stuck in Spain due to the banning of flights between the two countries, Foreign Affairs Minister Nikos Dendias […] The post Twenty Greek Erasmus Students Stuck in Spain Due to Travel Ban appeared first on The National Herald.
Greek PM Mitsotakis Urges People to Stay Home, Chairs First E-Presence Online Meeting
ATHENS – Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday posted a video on Twitter urging citizens to stay at home, as the most basic personal protection […] The post Greek PM Mitsotakis Urges People to Stay Home, Chairs First E-Presence Online Meeting appeared first on The National Herald.
GREEK fresh produce exports increased in 2019 and January 2020
GREEK fruit and vegetable exports increased in terms of volume and value in January 2020. The good news, based on ELSTAT data, is that exports ...
Brain drain leaving even bigger vaccum in care of elderly GREEKS
“All of the GREEKS who immigrated abroad and left their parents back home live with the guilt of not being able to take care of them as they'd like,” ...
GREEK Coronavirus Specialist Tsiodras to Address Holy Synod Meeting, by Invitation of Archbishop ...
GREEK Coronavirus Specialist Tsiodras to Address Holy Synod Meeting, by Invitation of Archbishop Ieronymos. By ANA March 16, 2020. Sotiris Tsiodras ...
6-year-old refugee child dies in fire in Moria hotspot on Lesvos
A 6-year-old child has died in a fire that broke out in the overcrowded hotspot of Moria on the island of Lesvos. The fire broke out at Monday noon. Reasons are, so far, unknown. According to state broadcaster ERT TV, firefighters found the body of the girl inside a container. Φωτιά στο ΚΥΤ Μόριας ΣΥΜΒΑΙΝΕΙ … The post 6-year-old refugee child dies in fire in Moria hotspot on Lesvos appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Saudi prince's £65MILLION superyacht is capsized while being lifted out of the water
The luxury 230ft Nourah of Riyad which boasts 11 cabins and a Jacuzzi on board ended up partially submerged underwater in Athens, Greece.
Asylum seekers apply to ECHR over mistreatment by Greece
Four asylum seekers, injured by Greek security forces along the Turkey-Greece border, applied to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), state-run Anadolu Agency reported on Ma
Strict quarantine 14 days all new arrivals
The GREEK government has decided immediately to shut down commercial stores in addition to schools, cinemas, bars and restaurants, in response to ...
Stringent Safety Measures at GREEK Super Markets
GREEK super markets started implementing tighter safety precautions on Monday, limiting the number of customers on the premises at any given time in ...
Tokyo 2020 Games handover ceremony stripped down to bare bones
They will traditionally cheer as the last GREEK torch enters the stadium after a one-week domestic relay, for the official handover to the next Olympic ...
GREECE tightens measures, all new arrivals will be quarantined
Meanwhile, two villages in the region of Kozani in northern GREECE have been put in absolute quarantine as many residents have mild symptoms of ...
Bank of GREECE says $26.3 bln bad loans serviced by specialist firms in Q4
Credit servicing firms (CSFs) licensed by GREECE'S central bank were servicing a total of 23.5 billion euros ($26.3 billion) of non-performing loans at the ...