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Monday, May 4, 2020
Amateur fishing, sea swimming officially allowed again in Greece
Head of Civil Protection Nikos Hardalias announced on Monday evening that amateur fishing in small boats is allowed again and boats with a length of up to 7 meters can take passengers for a swim under certain conditions. However, the boats are not allowed to dock anywhere else except the port where they are registered. … The post Amateur fishing, sea swimming officially allowed again in Greece appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Coronavirus Greece: Broader testing starts; 2,632 infections, 146 deaths
Two more deaths and six new confirmed cases in the last 24 hours have increased the coronavirus-related deaths to 146 and the number of total infections to 2,632, Greece’s health authorities announced on Monday. 35 patients are intubated in hospitals Intensive Care Units. Their average age is 67. of 67 years. Among thes epatients, 23% … The post Coronavirus Greece: Broader testing starts; 2,632 infections, 146 deaths appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Who pays for it? Europe's response to Covid-19 crisis
Is it already too late for the EU to seize the initiative and prevent a repeat of the debt spiral triggered by the financial crisis in 2008? Former ECB president Jean-Claude Trichet and ex-Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis sharply disagree on whether there's still time for the European Union to reach consensus and fill the global leadership vacuum in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Ann Pettifor, co-founder of Jubilee 2000, argues that the best way out of the crisis is to put citizens to work at decent wages.
Planned offshore energy reforms trigger protests in Greece
Environmental groups in Greece are urging the public to join a campaign against plans by the center-right government to overhaul offshore oil and gas exploration rules ...
110 million sms for movement permit during lockdown (POLL)
Residents of Greece sent over 100 million text messages (sms) to “13033” to obtain a movement permit during the lockdown, the General Secretariat for Telecommunications and Post said on Monday. According to data released on the first day Greeks no longer need a movement permit, in the 42 days of lockdown, from March 23 to … The post 110 million sms for movement permit during lockdown (POLL) appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Does anyone really think the Wuhan virus didn’t start in Wuhan?
Source: lawofmarkets.com - Monday, May 04, 2020 That one’s from China laughing at us. They have more than a billion people living worse than all but the most downtrodden in our societies. But the Government of China is a menace because they can pay anyone off since they have oodles of money and we have plenty in our societies that will sell us out. Open any paper or turn on the news and they are everywhere, although some may even do it for free. A million or two is quite a large amount in anyone’s life. To the Chinese government, a million or two is petty cash. Let’s look at the other side, starting wit h this: Greek ‘Borat’ Returns To Explain Phase 2 Of China’s World Domination Plot . Language alert. NSFW. More seriously, this is Sen Marco Rubio from a year ago. Plague or no plague, China is a totalitarian state that can be counted upon to lie to the full extent we see that same kind of lying by the American media. Media = Liars. The only issue is the American election in November. Daniel Andrews and the rest of the usual gang of idiots are just playing along. All Related
Greek police arrest wild herb raiders on Albanian border
THESSALONIKI, Greece — (AP) — Greek police on the rugged mountainous border with Albania on Monday arrested three Albanian men accused of illegally picking large quantities of medicinal wild herbs — ...
Greece sees tentative July tourism reboot as economy reopens after coronavirus lockdown
ATHENS (AFP) - Greece's prime minister on Monday (May 4) said the country's vital tourist season could conditionally kick off in July as coronavirus lockdown restrictions begin to ease for the first ...
Ankara denies harassing helicopter with Greek defense chief
Turkey on May 4 denied allegations that Turkish forces had harassed a helicopter carrying Greek Defense Minister Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos over the Aegean Sea.
Lockdown Recipe of the Day: Greek Spiral Cheese Pie
It’s time to bring you something different but easy to make. Don’t let the fact that it looks challenging put you off. It’s not at all.
Santorini: Sunbeds and plexiglass to protect from crowding and infection
Tourism companies in Greece are “warming up” and they are trying to do some preparations as the summer and holiday season near. Things are still fluid and vague as everybody is waiting for decisions and instructions from the state as the pandemic is still around. However, some entrepreneur like on the island of Santorini has … The post Santorini: Sunbeds and plexiglass to protect from crowding and infection appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Greece’s tourism enterprises present proposals for restarting the sector
The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) and 13 pan-Hellenic unions of the sector presented their proposals for the restart of the tourism economy in the country. They sent a letter ot prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis with proposals for sustainability and competitiveness of the tourism sector. SETE called for the introduction of operational protocols for hygiene. The … The post Greece’s tourism enterprises present proposals for restarting the sector appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Greeks rush to hairdressers, florists, beaches, as virus lockdown eases
Greeks were finally allowed to get their hair cut, buy books and flowers and even venture back onto the beaches on Monday as part of a gradual easing of lockdown restrictions imposed six weeks ago to curb the spread of the new coronavirus.
Why Turkish series should be removed from Greek television
For fifteen whole years, 55 different Turkish series have put the Turkish language in almost every Greek home, with countless hours of screenings that show idea ...
Coronavirus: Greek and Cyprus presidents discuss easing measures
President Nicos Anastasiades and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mistotakis discussed an easing of coronavirus lockdown measures in Greece and Cyprus on Monday. According to a statement by deputy ...
Greek Defence Minister: “We are not afraid at all”
Greek Minister of National Defence, Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos spoke about the incident that took place on Sunday, when Turkish fighter jets harassed the helicopt ...
Greece Manufacturing Sector Contracts At Record Pace
Greece's manufacturing sector shrank at a record pace in April, due to coronavirus outbreak, survey results from IHS Markit showed on ...
Greece says Turkish fighter jets buzzed Greek chopper
Greece’s government has condemned what it described as a provocative act by Turkey, whose fighter jets Athens says buzzed a helicopter carrying the Greek defense minister and the head of the armed ...
Greece Faces Economic Crisis As It Combats Coronavirus Outbreak
Greece has had surprising success so far in containing the spread of the coronavirus, which struck just as the country was pulling out of a decade-long financial crisis.
The Greek Orthodox Church Adopts American Anti-Abortion Rhetoric
Last summer, the Greek Orthodox Church declared a “day of the unborn child.” On Dec. 29, Let Me Live, a collection of 19 far-right Orthodox Christian associations, took out a full-page ad — an image ...
Mohegan remains committed to Greek casino plan despite pandemic
U.S. casino operator Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment said on Monday it remains fully committed to opening a luxury casino resort in Athens as part of an 8 billion euro ($8.74 billion) redevelopment ...
Lockdown easing: Greeks return to “new normalcy” with masks and gloves
After 43 days of lockdown, Greeks returned to normalcy at 6 o’ clock Monday morning without having to hold a movement permit to leave their homes. However, the lockdown easing has new rules and that is the mandatory use of mask in several occasions. And this is Greeks’ new normalcy. Wearing masks and trying to … The post Lockdown easing: Greeks return to “new normalcy” with masks and gloves appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Do-overs week: ‘Titanic’, Greek mythology, and aggrieved Cheeseheads
Did someone mention sports do-overs? Yeah, we can think of (more than) a few.
Haircuts, flowers as Greek lockdown eases
Greek hair salons, flower shops and bookstores have reopened as part of a gradual easing of lockdown restrictions imposed six weeks ago to curb the spread of the new coronavirus.
Greece's Strategy To Combat Coronavirus Outbreak
Greece has had surprising success so far in containing the spread of the coronavirus, which struck just as the country was pulling out of a decade-long financial crisis.
Coronavirus causes fastest plunge in Greek manufacturing in 21 years
Greek manufacturing activity contracted at the fastest rate in 21 years in April as the new coronavirus pandemic across Europe led to order cancellations, a plunge in production and job losses, a ...
Empty streets in Thessaloniki as Greece prepares to ease lockdown
Greece will ease its mandatory stay at home lockdown for all citizens on Monday (May 4). Footage filmed on May 3 shows the empty streets of Thessaloniki, Greece's second-biggest city. Greece has ...
Up to 90% cancellations for yacht charters in Greece
The effects of the pandemic will be disastrous if the Europeans decide to stay in the countries
Greeks’ recreational habits change amid Covid-19 pandemic, nationwide survey shows
70% said music concerts in closed venues were the most dangerous
The Latest: Greece gradually lifting 42-day lockdown
India’s virus lockdown eased while infection rate speeds up. — Greece gradually lifts 42-day lockdown. ATHENS, Greece — Greece has begun gradually lifting its restrictive measures after a 42-day ...
Return to normalcy in Greece with strict inspections – When to wear masks
Authorities will be checking for the observance of the regulations
Snowbirds fly over Nova Scotia to mark naval helicopter crash, mass shooting
... Tutor jets were expected to fly over the 12 Wing Shearwater air base in Halifax, home to the CH-148 Cyclone helicopter that crashed off GREECE.
GREEK nationals may 4, will be out of the house without limitations
Haerdalis said that from Monday it will be possible to free travel of citizens within their areas of residence, but retained the ban on travel to the GREEK ...
What is changing in Greece from today to “stay safe”
A new chapter begins for GREEK citizens today, with the easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions. “All this time the GREEKS have universally proved ...
Coronavirus: Greece and Croatia acted fast, now need to save summer
But the coronavirus pandemic threatens to ruin the summer season, so vital to the economies of both countries, even though they moved fast to stop the spread. Their proximity to Italy concentrated ...
Mark Norman: 'Two possible issues' behind military helicopter crash
Wally Istchenko, a retired Maritime helicopter pilot, talks about what could have caused the helicopter crash near GREECE. CTV National News: ...
2020, A different Mykonian summer experience
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Eleni Cubitt obituary
Asked whether she dreamt in GREEK or English, Eleni Cubitt replied: “When I'm in Greece I dream in GREEK and when I'm in England I dream in English ...
For Australian-GREEK Stephen Minas from Victorian politics to the UN
Fotis Kapetopoulos talks to Stephen Minas the new Vice Chair of Technology Executive Committee of UN Climate Change. Stephen Minas is the Vice ...
GREEK example shows way for countries mired in COVID-19 crisis
GREEK Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis also announced the opening of retail businesses under strict hygiene and social distancing provisions. When it ...
Greece to Move Migrants from Overpopulated Moria Camp
Greece was set Sunday to evacuate hundreds of migrants from a notoriously overpopulated island camp to the mainland. Two groups, of 142 and 250 "vulnerable" migrants were to board ferries on the ...
Greece to move migrants from infamous camp
Greece was set on Sunday to evacuate hundreds of migrants from a notoriously overpopulated island camp to the mainland. Two groups, of 142 and 250 “vulnerable” migrants were to board ferries on the ...
GREEK President: The freedom of the press is a key factor for “the democratic public dialogue”
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, President of Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou stated that “the pandemic, that has changed ...
Ancient GREEK helmet and Martin Brothers' vase are among four lots to watch at auction this week
Unlike the classic famous GREEK Corinthian helmet, which was worn full-face when in combat, the Apulo-Corinthian variant was worn on the top of the ...
CC Minton and SOMA Resident Provide Stuck at Home Parents a Break
Daddy's GREEK Potato Pie Virtual Experience allows young aspiring chefs to make and bake in the comfort of their home. It is educational and a great ...
Greece to relocate migrants to mainland
Greece will move hundreds of migrants from a camp on the island of Lesbos to mainland facilities as part of efforts to ease overcrowding, police and government officials said yesterday.
Global Real Estate Leaders Share COVID-19 Challenges During Orlando Regional REALTOR ...
In countries like South Africa, Serbia and GREECE, the government did not deem real estate an essential business. Christo Weilbach, Institute of Real ...