With Greek Easter set to take place on Sunday, April 19, Jenni Pulos-Nassos is staying busy doing some early food prep for the upcoming holiday. The Flipping Out alum shared a glimpse of her and her ...
Welcome, 77 artists, 40 different points of Attica welcomes you by singing Erotokritos an epic romance written at 1713 by Vitsentzos Kornaros
Friday, April 17, 2020
Dimitar Berbatov compares Paul Pogba and Graeme Souness spat to Greek tragedy
Dimitar Berbatov has compared the ongoing feud between Manchester United's Paul Pogba and former Liverpool star Graeme Souness to a Greek tragedy. The United midfielder has regularly been the ...
Easter celebrations test Greece’s virus containment success
Amalia, a high school teacher, was looking forward to Orthodox Easter this weekend as a time to relax with her Athenian family after a challenging period of holding lessons online during Greece’s ...
Curfew Violations Rise as Greece Tries to Balance Between Lockdown and Orthodox Easter
The violations of the ban on travel were recorded in the regions of Attica, Central Macedonia, Thessaloniki, West Macedonia, Western Greece, Thessaly, and Epirus. It is noted that fines of 300 euros ...
Coronavirus geographical distribution in Greece: 2,224 cases, 108 deaths
The Greek National Health Organization has published the geographical distribution of the confirmed coronavirus cases across the country. The distribution is based on the declared permanent residence address of the patient. The prefectures that – in proportion to their population – are most affected by more than 50 cases per 100,000 population are: The prefecture … The post Coronavirus geographical distribution in Greece: 2,224 cases, 108 deaths appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Number of Greek Coronavirus Cases up to 2,224, Deaths Reach 108
ATHENS — Greece’s Health Ministry says it had recorded 17 new coronavirus cases and three new deaths. The country’s total confirmed positive cases stand at […] The post Number of Greek Coronavirus Cases up to 2,224, Deaths Reach 108 appeared first on The National Herald.
“Live From Lincoln Center” Features Greece On ERT2 TV April 18 – 11:30 AM
NEW YORK – For the first time in series history, Live From Lincoln Center takes its show outside the United States on and broadcasts in […] The post “Live From Lincoln Center” Features Greece On ERT2 TV April 18 – 11:30 AM appeared first on The National Herald.
Macron Admits It: Coronavirus Biggest Test For EU Unity
Yannis Varoufakis, ex-FinMin of Greece, says France, Italy, Spain should essentially hold the EU hostage until it agrees to trillion euro bond.
Why Greece Has Low Coronavirus Death Rates (Despite Health Cuts)
Greece, which has just come out of a ten-year financial crisis, appears at this stage to have been relatively lightly hit by the coronavirus pandemic. It is perhaps surprising that a country which has ...
#Σκοιλ_Ελικικου Gobbledygook fiasco in E-learning platforms for Greek scientists
A great Greek covfefe moment! An unbelievable fiasco a bottomless ridiculousness and a scandal worth millions euros for distance learning so that scientists and professionals receive a financial support of 600 euros in times of economic hardship amid the pandemic. A horrible insult to every internet user and somebody who is obliged to learn something … The post #Σκοιλ_Ελικικου Gobbledygook fiasco in E-learning platforms for Greek scientists appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Massive Spending in a Crisis Brought Bloody Consequences in Ancient Greece
The jump in federal spending in response to the crisis of the coronavirus pandemic is not a new idea. Nearly 2,500 years ago, the people […] The post Massive Spending in a Crisis Brought Bloody Consequences in Ancient Greece appeared first on The National Herald.
US Ambassador Pyatt: Nothing More Special than a Greek Easter
ATHENS – “There’s nothing more special than a Greek Easter. Last year, I was in #Kerkyra, where I narrowly escaped the falling μπότηδες”, posted US […] The post US Ambassador Pyatt: Nothing More Special than a Greek Easter appeared first on The National Herald.
George Stephanopoulos Featured in New York Times Article on “Corona-Shaming”
NEW YORK – As The National Herald and many other media outlets reported, Greek-American ABC News anchor and Good Morning America (GMA) co-host George Stephanopoulos […] The post George Stephanopoulos Featured in New York Times Article on “Corona-Shaming” appeared first on The National Herald.
Drugs from Greek Cyprus stir crisis between Turkish Cypriot authorities
Medicines and protective medical equipment sent from Greek Cyprus to Turkish Cyprus as part of routine governmental procedures carried out within the bi-communal health committee have caused a state crisis in the north of the island.
Greece to use drones to stop crowds gathering for Orthodox Easter
Government also plans to contain spread of Covid-19 by banning weekend travel ...
Greece: 1000 Vulnerable People Evacuated, Relocation of Children Started, Asylum Procedures Suspended, Renewed Tensions at Turkish Border
The UN agencies the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), and the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on 15 March welcomed the relocation of twelve unaccompanied ...
Greeks are crowding at bus stations for Easter parcels from the village
When the city doesn’t go to the village, the village comes to the city. Greeks crowded at the inter-city bus stations in the last couple of days before Easter to receive parcels sent from the villages as the coronavirus restrictions do not allow them to travel there. Despite the government measure for safety distance, dozens … The post Greeks are crowding at bus stations for Easter parcels from the village appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Germany takes 50 asylum minors from Greece
Germany will over the weekend take in 50 minors seeking asylum from the overcrowded refugee camps on the Greek islands. Luxembourg earlier this week received 12. Their removals is part of a larger ...
Greek Police’s Operational Plan for the Implementation of COVID-19 Measures in Full Progress
ATHENS – Greek police’s operational plan to enforce curbs on movement due to the coronavirus during Easter holidays that were enhanced and strengthened on Thursday […] The post Greek Police’s Operational Plan for the Implementation of COVID-19 Measures in Full Progress appeared first on The National Herald.
Greek-American Stories: Fetching and Mushing
First off, I’d like to inform the uninformed that there is a vast difference between cats and dogs. I don’t mean structurally; I mean mentally. […] The post Greek-American Stories: Fetching and Mushing appeared first on The National Herald.
GOP Candidate Raised $354K for Run against Greek-American Rep. Chris Pappas
MANCHESTER, NH – Matt Mowers is running as a Republican for Congress in New Hampshire, challenging incumbent Greek-American Democratic Congressman Chris Pappas for his seat. […] The post GOP Candidate Raised $354K for Run against Greek-American Rep. Chris Pappas appeared first on The National Herald.
Orthodox church forsakes Via Dolorosa procession in Jerusalem
The streets of Jerusalem's Old City were eerily quiet on Friday, after Greek Orthodox church authorities cancelled the traditional Easter procession along the Via Dolorosa amid a nationwide coronavirus lockdown.
Dreaming of the Greek Islands: How I’m rescheduling my trip to Greece on points and miles
The team at The Points Guy loves to travel, but now is not the time for unnecessary trips. Health officials say the fastest way to return to normalcy is to stop coming in contact with others. That ...
From GREECE to Germany: How do you give 58 refugee children a new home?
Germany is following Luxembourg's lead and plans to take in refugee children from GREECE. How are cities like Berlin and the agencies that will ...
German academic stranded at Aegean Sea amid pandemic
A German academic who was sailing in the Aegean Sea on his catamaran when the pandemic had entered Europe has been stranded in the middle of the Aegean Sea since both Turkey and Greece closed their borders.
Coronavirus: Greek Orthodox Church forgoes Easter Via Dolorosa procession
The streets of Jerusalem's Old City were eerily quiet on Friday, after Greek Orthodox church authorities canceled the traditional Easter procession along the Via Dolorosa amid a nationwide coronavirus ...
Turkey Accuses Greece of Violating Treaty Turkey Doesn’t Recognize
ANKARA – Turkey continues to provoke Greece during the COVID-19 pandemic and stepped up claims to Aegean waters while accusing Greece of violating the 1923 […] The post Turkey Accuses Greece of Violating Treaty Turkey Doesn’t Recognize appeared first on The National Herald.
Staggered Store Openings Seen Mid-May in Greece, Lockdown Easing
ATHENS – Stores shut down in Greece during a lockdown aimed at preventing the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus could start reopening in stages in […] The post Staggered Store Openings Seen Mid-May in Greece, Lockdown Easing appeared first on The National Herald.
Greece’s Airports Struggle to Survive during COVID-19 Lockdown
ATHENS – Left with few flights during the COVID-19 lockdown aimed at preventing the spred of the virus and barring almost all air traffic, the […] The post Greece’s Airports Struggle to Survive during COVID-19 Lockdown appeared first on The National Herald.
Light Quake Jolts Greek Island
ZAKYNTHOS, Greece – An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale jolted at 01:41 on Friday the island of Zakynthos. According to Athens National Observatory’s […] The post Light Quake Jolts Greek Island appeared first on The National Herald.
Radiation Levels in Greece Unaffected by Chernobyl Forest Fire
ATHENS – The Greek Atomic Energy Commission (EEAE) on Thursday said that radiation levels in Greece are normal after the forest fire that raged near […] The post Radiation Levels in Greece Unaffected by Chernobyl Forest Fire appeared first on The National Herald.
Genetics Prof: Greece to Play Key Role in COVID-19 Research and Diagnosis
ATHENS – Α Greek pioneering study that turns the country into a key player on the international scientific stage will be shortly applied to 3,500 […] The post Genetics Prof: Greece to Play Key Role in COVID-19 Research and Diagnosis appeared first on The National Herald.
Georgiadis: Greek Gov’t Examining All Scenarios for the Dynamic Restart of the Economy
ATHENS – The government is examining all the scenarios in order for the next day of the quarantine to proceed to a dynamic restart of […] The post Georgiadis: Greek Gov’t Examining All Scenarios for the Dynamic Restart of the Economy appeared first on The National Herald.
Greece: despite a decade of health cuts, coronavirus death rates appear comparatively low
Greece, which has just come out of a ten-year financial crisis, appears at this stage to have been relatively lightly hit by the coronavirus pandemic. It is perhaps surprising that a country which has ...
Poll shows no Corona panic among GREEKS
Poll shows no Corona panic among GREEKS. We are all in it. 185 countries are victims of the so called “invisible deadly enemy”. We have been all, more ...
Leaders of Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania and Greece attend joint press conference
Leaders of Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania and Greece agreed on Saturday that the whole region needs to be included in the European Union (EU) and that the cooperation on joint projects can bring the region long-awaited prosperity and stability.
GREECE to move more than 2300 "COVID-19 vulnerable" migrants
GREECE will begin moving hundreds of elderly and ailing asylum seekers out of overcrowded island camps to protect them from the coronavirus, the ...
Don't Make Refugees Political Pawns in Turkey-EU Game
Abuses by Greek security forces were compounded by GREECE'S decision to suspend asylum applications for a month. This decision had little or no legal ...
GREECE Best EU Country in COVID-19 Response, Earns Historian's Praise
Plaudits are piling up for GREECE'S New Democracy government and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for an early lockdown that helped prevent the ...
Greece to stay closed to tourists until mid-May as flight ban is extended
GREECE won’t be open for tourists until mid-May “at the earliest” following a further extension on flights to and from the UK amid Covid-19 fears. The country is likely to be off-limits for ...
Main Street Gyro
The annual GREEK Food Festival at Saint Philips showcases not only the food, but art and music as well. Year-round, however, we are so fortunate to ...
ERC 'deeply shocked' over death of prominent GREEK scientist
The European Research Council (ERC) said it was “deeply shocked” by the death of prominent GREEK scientist and researcher Theodore Papazoglou, ...
GREEK-Australian student faces expulsion from University of Queensland for China criticisms
GREEK-Australian student, Drew Pavlou, is facing a University of Queensland disciplinary hearing on April 27, where university administrators will likely ...
GREECE Pays Up in Second Bond of 2020, Saudi Turns to Dollars
(Bloomberg) — GREECE and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are seizing on easing global credit market stress to raise fresh funding, even if it comes at a ...
3D print face shields for medical staff on virus frontline
In a hi-tech hub at the Greek port city of Piraeus, experts in new technologies are racing against time day in and day out this April to meet Greek hospitals' needs for personal protective equipment (PPE) in the war against the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Edmonton's GREEK Orthodox Church looking to develop new downtown retail space
EDMONTON -- St. George's GREEK Orthodox Church is stepping into the land development industry. The church hopes its empty lot on the southwest ...
16-year-old donates 300 masks with the GREEK flag to Evangelismos Hospital
The 16-year-old creator of “The GREEK Mask Project”, Koralia Hatzigiannaki, on Thursday hand delivered 300 homemade surgical masks, which she ...
For the first time in the history of GREECE, the President became the woman, the opposition MPs ...
Greeces parliament elected the first woman president Ekaterini Sakellaropoulou will be the first woman president of GREECE. Athens, AFP. GREECE'S ...
Vodafone Foundation Greece supports Skhedia magazine for homeless people
Vodafone Greece's Vodafone Foundation supports the 'Plan (Skhedia)' magazine for homeless people by providing them with free communication and encourages everyone to subscribe to the magazine to ...
16-Year-Old GREEK Girl Donates Hundreds of Masks to Hospital
With the money she raised she donated the masks, decorated with the GREEK flag, to Evangelismos Hospital in central Athens, which is at the frontline of ...