Eclipse Theatre is a new nonprofit to Santa Clarita that has brought local actors and creators together virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic to entertain the community with Greek-themed parodies and ...
Welcome, 77 artists, 40 different points of Attica welcomes you by singing Erotokritos an epic romance written at 1713 by Vitsentzos Kornaros
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Turkish Troops Occupy Greek Territory Needed for Border Defense Against Migrants
Turkish special forces crossed into Greek territory and interfered with a Greek army survey of the site needed to build more border fences to keep out Mideast migrants. by Warren Mass ...
“Without restrictions we’d have 13,685 deaths,” says Tsiodras at last live briefing
“Without restriction measures, we would have 13,685 deaths,” spokesman of National Health Organization and Professor for Infectious Diseases, Sotiris Tsiodras, said on Tuesday evening, on the last live broadcast briefing on the course of the pandemic. He announced 10 new confirmed cases with eight of them being related to another confirmed case. The total infections … The post “Without restrictions we’d have 13,685 deaths,” says Tsiodras at last live briefing appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
PM Mitsotakis to Bild newspaper: “We will open tourism to countries with similar epidemiological data as Greece”
Solidarity among EU member states is key to recovering from the economic implications of the coronavirus pandemic
Porridge in Pink With Raspberries & Greek Yogurt From Maria Speck
The easiest, fastest way to steel-cut oatmeal for breakfast. Fresh or frozen raspberries and dried cherries give it a pink hue, making it kid-friendly too!
Ryanair to add back Europe flights, launches fare sale as Spain, Italy, Greece, others reopen to tourists
Ryanair, which touts itself as Europe's largest low-fare airline, will operate 40% of its normal flight schedule in July, the company announced.
PM Mitsotakis on tourist flights to Greek islands, opening land borders
German tourists will be able to take a direct flight to the Greek islands as of July 1, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Tuesday, adding that Athens will be welcoming international flights as of June 15. He siad that restrictions to the land borders will be lifted on June 15, the latest. Speaking to … The post PM Mitsotakis on tourist flights to Greek islands, opening land borders appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Asylum-seekers facility in quarantine after several tested positive
Health teams of the National Health Organization (EODY) conducting COVID-19 tests in a migrants’ structure in Kranidi, West Peloponnese, have detected 3 infections among 125 samples. The Ministries of Migration & Asylum, Civil and Health Protection are strictly restricting the movement of residents for a period of 15 days. According to a relevant announcement of … The post Asylum-seekers facility in quarantine after several tested positive appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Coronavirus Greece: 10 new cases, one new fatality since Monday
101 patients have been discharged from intensive care units since the pandemic's outbreak
Cyprus Airways to Fly to 5 Greek Airports in Summer 2020
Cyprus Airways has announced its revised summer 2020 flight schedule, which includes services to five airports in Greece: Athens, Thessaloniki, Heraklion, Rhodes, and Skiathos. The carrier will resume ...
A Poignant THE TRIP TO GREECE Makes the Whole Series Better
The Trip to Greece isn't just a wonderful end to the franchise; it makes the entire The Trip series a more meaningful and poignant journey.
Rainstorm hits Athens, hail Hailkidiki: Stormy weather forecast Greece
Weather was quite fair on Tuesday morning but it made a U-turn at noon: clouds quickly gathered over Athens and the suburbs on Tuesday noon, thunder was heard and lightning was seen in the horizon. Within minutes a heavy rainstorm started to strike accompanied by gale-force wind. The rain was so dense and powerful that … The post Rainstorm hits Athens, hail Hailkidiki: Stormy weather forecast Greece appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Lightning kills woman on the island of Skopelos
A woman was killed by a lightning during a rainstorm on the island of Skopelos on Tuesday, local media report. The woman was reportedly doing agricultural works on the fields together with her husband, when she was hit but the lightning. She died immediately in front of her husbands’ eyes. She was between 50 and … The post Lightning kills woman on the island of Skopelos appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Fox Recipe Box: Summer Greek Salad
Northeast Ohio restaurants are rolling out summer menus as they open back up during the coronavirus pandemic. Kathryn Neidus is the Executive Chef at The Rustic Grill ...
GREEK Tourism Minister: There Are No Lists (of Countries) Yet
... when the country officially opens to tourists on June 15, GREEK Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis said in TV interview that there are no lists… yet.
Ferry routes to GREEK islands resume
Service resumed to all GREEK island and mainland ports as part of the fourth phase of the government's plan to gradually bring the country out of a ...
Couple Gets Engaged at Favorite GREEK Restaurant Souvla in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Souvla, the GREEK fast-casual restaurant in San Francisco has remained closed during the shelter in place order to prevent ...
Ouzo, The Spirit of the GREEK Summer
The anise-flavored drink Ouzo is deeply connected with the nation of Greece. It is simply the spirit of GREEK summer which no one can copy.
GoFundMe page set up to repatriate Kevin Kourtis' body to Cyprus
GREEK Australian Kevin Kourtis, aged 39, was stabbed to death in his Langston Street home in Riverstone, Sydney, Australia, in the early hours of ...
An accomplished GREEK American for the US Congress
Now the GREEK-American community has a chance to strengthen its impact in the United States Congress following the decision by Natalia Linos, ...
Greece celebrates Jesus Resurrection again tonight, on May 26
Churches in Greece will celebrate again Jesus Resurrection on Tuesday, May 26, and the faithful will be able to receive the Holy Fire, something they could not do on Easter Saturday in April due to the pandemic lockdown. According to a circular issued by the Church of Greece, the Archdiocese urges all churches and monasteries … The post Greece celebrates Jesus Resurrection again tonight, on May 26 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
InvestGR Teams with Japan Tobacco in Investment Plans Boost
Victor Crespo, Managing Director of JTI in GREECE, stated: “It is with great pleasure that we begin our collaboration with this important institution, ...
Greece fears border standoff with Turkey over migrants' return
Greece fears a fresh standoff on its border with Turkey after the Turkish foreign minister suggested that migrants and refugees would shortly return to the frontier as the two countries emerge from ...
Five exotic GREEK beaches with crystal clear waters
GREEK beaches with Caribbean waters surrounded by lush green almost touching the sea. Scattered in many parts of the country, but mainly in the ...
The GREEK Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit Summer Camp 2020
The GREEK Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit summer camps are taking advantage of technology, reaching out to campers to raise their spirits and to bring ...
GREEK Finance Minιster: 'We are not discussing cuts to wages and pensions'
GREEK Finance Minister Christos Staikouras on Monday categorically denied that the government was considering cuts in wages and pensions, ANA ...
GREEK Orthodox Churches in Sweden to Resume Services in Some Parishes June 6
In an encyclical to the GREEK Orthodox communities throughout Sweden, Metropolitan Cleopas announced the reopening of several churches and ...
Welcome to the NEW Orthodox Observer
Its first iteration was a magazine, sent to the homes of the members of the still-new GREEK Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Over the years, the ...
GREEK summer festivals go on despite global pandemic
... by the National Theatre, the National Opera, the Athens Concert Hall, the Northern GREEK National Theatre, MoMus and the Athens State Orchestra.
The Summer Nostos Festival goes online – RetroFuture Edition
... GREEK pop-rock sensation, on the roof of the SNFCC; Nostos University with Garry Kasparov, Judit Polgár, Ernő Rubik, and more; Dimitris Kamarotos ...
Hippocrates: The GREEK Father of Modern Medicine
460 BC, the GREEK physician Hippocrates is considered the father of medicine, as he was the first known physician who believed that diseases were ...
GREEK Island Medics Being Trained to Deal with COVID-19
... gradually being lifted, doctors, nurses and paramedics on the GREEK islands will be receiving special training to deal with any cases that might arise.
GREEK Professor Warns Gatherings Could Bring COVID-19 Back Hard
ATHENS - With signs GREEKS are widely ignoring health protocols aimed at preventing a new spreading of the COVID-19 Coronavirus as a lockdown ...
GREECE to cut VAT on coffee, soft drinks as part of stimulus package
... Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has unveiled a number of measures to revive GREECE'S economy, including a cut in the value-added tax (VAT) on ...
Announcement: The operation of the Consulate General of GREECE in Sydney, Australia
Taking into account the positive developments in New South Wales in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Consulate General of Sydney will be ...
Ryanair issues update on flights to Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece and Cyprus
Ryanair has announced its intention to restart 40% of its normal flight schedule in a matter of weeks. The budget airline has said that from July it will be offering daily flights from countries all ...
Six arrested on suspicion of burglary at abandoned mansion left frozen in time by Greek tycoon
SIX people have been arrested on suspicion of burglary at an abandoned mansion left frozen in time by a Greek tycoon who used to leave bundles of cash lying around. The arrests came days after the ...
Greek gov't pledges support for Aegean Airlines
The Greek government has designated Aegean Airlines (A3, Athens Int'l) a strategic industry thus rendering the privately-owned carrier eligible for state financial support. Details of an aid package ...
PM Mitsotakis' Schedule in Thessaloniki on Tuesday
United States · GREECE · World · Obituaries · Memorials ... Columnists · Letter to Editor · Dear Stavroula · Guest Viewpoints · GREECE · Politics.
GREECE battling Spain, Portugal for German tourists
Germany, which last year sent 4 million travelers to GREECE – who spent 2.9 billion euros in the country – intends to lift travel advisories for trips abroad ...
'The Trip to GREECE', the last instalment of the travelogue
The Trip to GREECE, the final instalment of the Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon travelogue begins in a quiet garden restaurant in Troy. Not in GREECE but ...
Professor resigns from “GREECE 2021” committee after another major controversy
Along with education institutions, Kapodistrias turned the Greek militias into a professional and modern military force, established GREECE'S first Military ...
“All of Greece, One Culture” new summer festival July 18-Sept 30
Greece’s Culture Ministry has presented a new summer festival cultural events program, the “All of Greece, one Culture.” Cultural events will be performed in archaeological sites and open spaces around museums.There will be no extra charge for the events other than the ticket to enter the archaeological sites. The first phase of the program will … The post “All of Greece, One Culture” new summer festival July 18-Sept 30 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Travel restriction updates: Greece could block British arrivals unless UK infection rate falls
Greece hopes to welcome foreign tourists from June 15, but Britons could be blocked from visiting due to the UK's relatively high Covid-19 infection rate.
Britons may return to Greece as early as July
GREECE'S islands have officially reopened for tourism, with bars and restaurants opening their doors yesterday. While Britons are not yet allowed to visit, experts say they won't have to wait "too ...
Local CDA parties urge rethink on child refugees in Greek camps
Leaders from some 40 local Christian Democrat parties have called on the national party to change its position on bringing unaccompanied child refugees currently living on Greek islands to the ...
Greece reopens doors to tourists after coronavirus but Britons still asked to stay away
GREECE announced holiday hotspots will reopen to international tourists on June 15 but warned visitors from "highly-contagious" countries like the UK will be asked to wait before travelling to the ...
Orphans in Greek refugee camps causing internal strife in coalition party
Taking in orphaned child asylum seekers from refugee camps in Greece is causing conflict within coalition party CDA. The national faction of the Christian democrats is set against it. On Tuesday over ...
Serial Rapist Who Was Released Early Arrested on New Rape Charge on Resort Island in Greece
He had been convicted in 2012 of raping three female tourists in the same area