Borrell reaffirmed that the EU is committed to the protection of Greece's sovereignty
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Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Greek Parliament approves bill on microfunding of small businesses
A draft bill setting up a microfunding framework for small businesses passed by wide majority vote in parliament’s plenary session on Wednesday evening. The microbudning bill submitted by the Finance Ministry was voted by ruling New Democracy, main opposition SYRIZA and KINAL (Movement for Change). Communist party KKE, Elliniki Lysi and Varoufakis’ MeRA25 voted against … The post Greek Parliament approves bill on microfunding of small businesses appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Hellenic Petroleum CEO Sees Gradual Recovery of Demand for Fuel
Addressing a general shareholders' meeting, Siamisis said that he expected a 20-30 pct drop in fuel consumption this year in GREECE and noted this is ...
GREEK startup's pay wearables hit Scandinavia
GREEK startup Neos Beyond Payments has joined this market with its bracelets, which are about to hit the markets of Sweden, Denmark and Norway, ...
Navy ship anchors in front of sunbeds and umbrellas in Pieria beach bar
Employees at a beach bar in Pieria, western Macedonia, were stunned to see a ship of the Greek Nay slowly sailing to the shore and mooring right in front of the beach. Landing ship LESVOS L176 anchored right there, in front of the umbrellas and the sunbeds of the beach bar in Neos Panteleimonas, in … The post Navy ship anchors in front of sunbeds and umbrellas in Pieria beach bar appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Stalin purges added to vast human cost of WWII
Between 41-42 Stalin uprooted ethnic minorities, such as Greeks, Finns etc., because he suspected them of being “potential Nazi collaborators”
EU will protect its borders, diplomatic chief tells Greece
The European Union is determined to protect its borders, the bloc's chief diplomat said on Wednesday, as Greece accused Turkey of encouraging a fresh surge of migrants into Europe. Josep Borrell made ...
'Let It Go Curtis': Fans Aren't Here for 50 Cent's Response to Ja Rule's GREEK Restaurant Commercial
The beef that will never die has made its way back into headlines thanks to Ja's new commercial for Papa Cristo's GREEK Grill in Los Angeles. In the spot, ...
Why Istanbul's historic Hagia Sophia could be in a fight against time
“What can I say as a Christian clergyman and the GREEK patriarch in Istanbul? Instead of uniting, a 1,500-year-old heritage is dividing us.
GREECE May See Cruise Tourism Restart in August
According to CLIA, the over 90-day suspension of cruise operations in GREECE due to Covid-19 has led to a total national economic impact at least of 200 ...
Accusations mount over alleged Greek migrant pushbacks in the Aegean
It is the first known recording of a type of encounter revealed by investigators at German newspaper Der Spiegel, who reported several eyewitnesses had claimed they were forced to turn back from the ...
GREEK researchers 3D print bioreactors for DNA amplification via FFF
GREEK researchers 3D print bioreactors for DNA amplification via FFF. Kubi Sertoglu June 24th 2020 - 5:24pm 0 0 ...
Survey Finds Older GREEKS Overwhelmingly Prefer In-Person Banking
According to a recent survey undertaken by the Active Citizens Fund program, a majority of GREEK people over the age of 60 prefer to complete their ...
Seven new recruits join SFC men's water polo roster
They hail from GREECE, France, Italy, Cyprus and Oregon. June 24, 2020 John Torenli. Head coach Bora ...
EU Says Engagement Needed to Build Trust With Turkey After Migration Dispute
GREECE used tear gas and water cannon to hold them back. Brussels and Athens accused Ankara of goading migrants to storm the border in a bid to " ...
Migration Min and Head of IOM Office in GREECE Visit Refugee Integration Center
Mitarachi was accompanied by the head of IOM office in GREECE Gianluca Rocco. The centre is one of 17 centres operating in Athens, Thessaloniki, ...
Staikouras on Microfunding Bill: Greek Govt Boosting Small Businesses
... based on "high-added-value products and services, extroversion and innovation, especially in sectors where GREECE has a competitive advantage.".
Turkish fighter jets violate Athens FIR & Greek Air Space, fly over Chios & Oinousses
The Turkish Air Force is testing the reflexes of the Hellenic Air Force
Greece’s hoteliers angry for being obliged to create “Covid-19 rooms”
Greece’s hoteliers are angry at the government following a ministerial decision obliging them to create special “Covid-19 rooms” that is isolation rooms within their facilities to host cases of coronavirus Covid-19, patients who do not require hospital care. The ministerial decision comes less than a week before the country opens to more tourists and apparently … The post Greece’s hoteliers angry for being obliged to create “Covid-19 rooms” appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
8 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 2 “imported”; total infections 3,310
Greece’s health authorities announced 8 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Wednesday evening raising the number of total infections to 3,310 in the last 24 hours. Two of the new cases refer to tourists arriving to the country from abroad. No new death has been recorded since Saturday. New Cases – Geographical distribution 3 of the … The post 8 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 2 “imported”; total infections 3,310 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
New York Primary Results (so far) for GREEK-American Candidates
New York Primary Results (so far) for GREEK-American Candidates. Εθνικός Κήρυξ. A sense of euphoria at the headquarters of Michael Tannousis and ...
Bill Cosby to Appeal Conviction in Sex Assault of GREEK-Canadian Woman
Cosby has said he relied on the alleged promise before agreeing to give the deposition in trial accuser GREEK-American Andrea Constand's lawsuit.
GREECE: Government orders Muslim prayer hall to close near Athens
Turkish authorities believes the Turkish minority living in GREECE'S Western Thrace region continues to face systematic discrimination and obstacles due ...
Sarantaporo broadband project connects villages on remote mountains in central Greece
A small group of young people from the remote mountains of Thessaly in central rural Greece returned home to realize that their village Sarantaporo still had not internet access. Telecom companies had no interest in investing to bring the necessary infrastructure there, so the group set out to create a wireless community network for almost … The post Sarantaporo broadband project connects villages on remote mountains in central Greece appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Greek, Israeli shipyards sign deal to build Themistocles Corvette
Greek and Israeli shipyards have joined forces and signed a deal to build a navy ship for border surveillance in the East Mediterranean Sea: the Themistocles Corvette. The deal has been signed between the ONEX Shipyards based on the islands of Syros in the central Aegean and the Israel Shipyards based in Haifa. The agreement … The post Greek, Israeli shipyards sign deal to build Themistocles Corvette appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Thessaloniki Goes to Cannes Sees Greek Directors Contend With COVID-19
Greek directors are contending with the coronavirus crisis, on top of their country’s pre-existing economic struggles, by weaving the pandemic into their narratives and project presentations.
Illegal mosque shut down in Piraeus
GREEK authorities gave a notice to close a mosque today in Piraeus that had no permit, Proto Thema reported. There had been previous complaints ...
Turkey ‘continuously’ violates sovereignty of Libya, Syria, Iraq: Greek FM
Greece’s foreign minister accused Turkey on Wednesday of undermining stability and security in the eastern Mediterranean and causing problems with all of its neighbors, while also violating Greek ...
GREECE a low 20th in the EU in innovation
GREECE'S progress stems from its improved performance in sectors of low added-value, with many Greek enterprises appearing to have adopted – to a ...
THI Australia renews grant to Emfasis Foundation
... Authority (ELSTAT), 30% of GREEKS were last year at risk of poverty and social exclusion, despite disposable incomes posting a small increase.
Artopolis, NYC's Premier GREEK Bakery, Closed but a Legal Fight Looms
ASTORIA – Artopolis Bakery, New York City's, if not America's premier GREEK bakery, was closed on March 22 by its majority shareholders Panaghis ...
GREEK FM and US ambassador: “Islands entitled to EEZ & continental shelf”
GREEK FM and US ambassador: “Islands entitled to EEZ & continental shelf”. TornosNews.gr 23.06.2020 | 22:05. Α Decrease font Enlarge font.
Top EU Diplomat Says Bloc “Determined” to Protect GREEK Borders
Borrell, who was visiting the Kastanies crossing on the GREEK-Turkish border, was accompanied on his visit there by GREEK Foreign Minister Nikos ...
Ancient GREEK Grains Pave the Way for Nutritious & Healthy Modern Lifestyle
It is a well-known fact that ancient GREEKS didn't consume today's common wheat in any form. Instead, Zea wheat was the main staple in every level of ...
GREEK and Israeli shipyards team up to create new Themistocles naval corvette
A big step towards reviving the GREEK shipbuilding industry was made after Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' visit to Israel where it was agreed that ...
Airlines Exclude Some GREEK Islands from Flight Schedules
Norris goes on to add that a number of GREEK island destinations have gone from overtourism problems to “no tourism” problems. “Alongside this, cruises ...
GREEK-American Author David Sedaris Profiled in the New York Times
Middle class family life, his GREEK heritage, homosexuality, jobs, and obsessive behaviors were among the topics that offered a well of inspiration for ...
Coronavirus live news: India records its highest daily rise in cases; EU border rules could bar US visitors
Indian army called in after record rise in Delhi cases; deaths in Latin America pass 100,000; Brazil records 39,436 new cases * France says 460,000 people have deleted contact-tracing app * Global report: seven US states report record Covid-19 hospitalisations * Thousands gather for Russia’s Victory Day parade as cases pass 600k * UK coronavirus updates – live 2.11pm BST TENS OF MILLIONS OF MIGRANT WORKERS thrown out of work by the coronavirus crisis may end up returning home to poverty and unemployment, the UN has warned. Manuela Tomei, director of the International Labour Organization’s conditions of work and equality department said: This is a potential crisis within a crisis. We know that many millions of migrant workers, who were under lockdown in their countries of work, have lost their jobs and are now expected to return home to countries that are already grappling with weak economies and rising unemployment. Cooperation and planning are key to avert a worse crisis. 1.58pm BST THE GOVERNOR OF SICILY HAS SAID THAT 28 MIGRANTS TESTED POSITIVE FOR CORONAVIRUS after they were rescued at sea, according to the ASSOCIATED PRESS. The positive tests represent the largest cluster yet among newly arrived migrants, after a handful were recorded among new arrivals in Greece in May. Continue reading...
Latest Foreign Office travel and holiday rules for Spain, Greece, Portugal, Italy, and France
The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel information for a number of popular summer holiday destinations. It comes as some airlines have outlined their plans to restart their flight schedules, ...
26th MEU Marines Transit NSA Souda Bay, GREECE [Image 10 of 11]
200618-N-UR565-0390 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, GREECE (June 18, 2020) Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit ...
US Senator Menendez wants Turkish sanctions for provoking GREECE and upsetting seas
One of GREECE'S champions in the United States Senate, New Jersey Democrat Bob Menendez said Turkey should be sanctioned over its “escalation ...
Bolton releases explosive book about Trump administration – what does it say about GREECE?
Bolton then says that GREECE, Taiwan and Italy stopped purchasing Iranian oil afterwards. This was the only mention of GREECE in the former National ...
Greece slams Turkey's actions in Aegean, eastern Med
Greece’s foreign minister accused Turkey on Wednesday of undermining stability and security in the eastern Mediterranean and causing problems with all of its neighbors, while also violating Greek ...
'Fake doctor' denies he is responsible for three deaths
Last week, GREEK City Times reported that police arrested a 47-year-old GREEK man posing as a doctor in Athens. The man who has now been ...
GREEK Prosecutor Gets Audio Claiming SYRIZA Minister Sought Bribe
Mionis, said Kathimerini in a report, told the committee he was harassed by judicial officials he didn't name - a common tactic in GREEK politics - for not ...
Unemployed GREEK Hotel Worker Witnesses Daughter Collapse from Hunger
Although Greece has been open to tourists since June 15, many hotels in Rhodes and other GREEK islands still unfortunately remain closed, because ...
Pepper Robots to inform public at Athens airport on coronavirus protection measures
Pepper robots will inform arriving passengers at the Athens international airport Elfetherios Venizelos about coronavirus protection measures at the airports and during flights. The application has been reportedly developed by the Mobile Technology company In a statement with the message “Your health is our priority”, Greece’s largest airport said that it recruited the popular Pepper … The post Pepper Robots to inform public at Athens airport on coronavirus protection measures appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Dendias, Borrell at Evros: “EU is determined to protects its external borders”
Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias and the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell visited the military border post at Kastanies border crossing with Turkey, in the Prefecture of Evros, on Wednesday morning. The two officials walked up to the ‘chain’ at the border crossing, where are the last … The post Dendias, Borrell at Evros: “EU is determined to protects its external borders” appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Enterprise GREECE Holds 87th Working Meeting of European Export Promotion Organisations
Given the current demanding environment, Enterprise GREECE noted in a statement, the meeting's agenda will include the promotion of innovative ...
Ryan Dineen excelled as GREECE Athena's ace
Ryan Dineen was the ace for a GREECE Athena squad which exploded for a 20-3 record in 2019 and finished as the Class A1 sectional runner-up as ...