Greece Outside In: 07/23/20

Thursday, July 23, 2020

Macron expresses solidarity with Greece and Cyprus in a message in Greek

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his solidarity with Greece and Cyprus in a message on social media written in Greek. “Europe needs to take a thorough look at security issues in the Mediterranean. I will soon convene a conference of the countries of the European Union’s South,” he wrote on Facebook. Η Ευρώπη πρέπει να … The post Macron expresses solidarity with Greece and Cyprus in a message in Greek appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Back to a mosque: Erdogan's reconversion of Hagia Sophia

Why now? Turkey's president is ordering a return to tradition for what's much more than a tourist attraction, but a monument for the ages: after decades of disputes, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has chosen to reconvert Istanbul's Hagia Sophia from a museum to a mosque. The move reverses a 1935 decision by the founder of secular Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. François Picard's panel discusses the political timing at home and abroad where it's not just neighbouring Greece and its Orthodox Christians who are up in arms.

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Greek firemen battle wildfire in southern Greece

KECHRIES, Greece, July 23 (Xinhua) -- Greek firemen were battling on Thursday to control a large wildfire fanned by strong winds near the seaside resort of Kechries on Peloponnese peninsula, southern ...

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GREEK Athlete Commits To Badgers Basketball

The University of Wisconsin volleyball team has secured a commitment from an athlete from Greece. Joining the 2022 recruiting class is six-foot-eight ...

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Envolve Presents Seventh Annual Awards to GREEK Entrepreneurs

The Envolve Award Greece, (former GREEK Entrepreneurship Award), was instituted in 2012 by the Libra Group on behalf of the GREEK Initiative.

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GREEK-Americans in Florida Express Outrage over Conversion of Aghia Sophia

TAMPA, FL – GREEK-American in Florida spoke with The National Herald to express their love and respect for Aghia Sophia and their anger about its ...

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Best Bets: Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue, Taste of the GREEK Festival, Larry Tye, Night at the Zoo

Helen Leara (right) and a group of others prepare GREEK salads in 2019 for the St. Louis GREEK Festival at St. Nicholas GREEK Orthodox Church. Post- ...

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GREEK-American Brothers Explore Beauty and Legacy of the East Med

Mark Matthews and his brother Sean Mathews in Athens. Inspired by their family's GREEK roots and their love for the region, two GREEK-American brothers ...

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Fake National Defense SMS Message Alarms GREEK Public

A screenshot of the message sent to the mobile telephones of many GREEK citizens. Members of the public in Greece were disturbed and alarmed on ...

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Greece wildfires rage out of control

Locals and tourists have been evacuated as fires continue to rage near the city of Corinth.

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As winds drop, firefighters see gains against Greek wildfire

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A drop in high winds late Thursday helped firefighters gain ground on a large wildfire in southern Greece that raged for more than a day, forcing the evacuations of villages and ...

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Egyptian president, Greek PM discuss situation in Libya

CAIRO, July 23 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi received on Thursday a phone call from Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, during which they discussed regional issues, with a ...

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Hundreds of On The Beach holidaymakers furious as Spanish and Greek hotels are closed but flights still going ahead

HUNDREDS of furious On The Beach customers have found their Spanish and Greek hotels are closed but flights are still going ahead. Passengers say it's "impossible" to contact the package holiday ...

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Greeks haunted by Mati fire tragedy, two years on

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Greek Police warns of fake sms allegedly calling for “general mobilization”

Greek Police is warning of a malicious message sent as sms to mobile phones that is calling Greeks to general mobilization. The message is calling citizens to report to the nearest Police station in order to allegedly receive their documents by the General Staff and be embedded to a “military incident.” Senders appear to be … The post Greek Police warns of fake sms allegedly calling for “general mobilization” appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Tsipras: Greece should deter Oruc Reis, extend territorial waters to 12 nm, if…

Main opposition leader and former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Thursday he told Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis that Greece should deter the Turkish seismic research vessel Oruc Reis “if it attempts to operate inside the country’s continental shelf.” He said further that her advised the PM to extend the Greek territorial waters South and … The post Tsipras: Greece should deter Oruc Reis, extend territorial waters to 12 nm, if… appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Coronavirus Greece: Deaths rise to 201, infections to 4100 after 33 new cases

One more death and 33 new confirmed coronavirus cases, among them 15 detected among tourists were announced on Thursday evening. According to the official statement, total infections in Greece stand at 4,100 and the death toll at 201. The growth form Wednesday to Thursday is 0.8%. The majority of the new infections are among tourists … The post Coronavirus Greece: Deaths rise to 201, infections to 4100 after 33 new cases appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Greek racist mob accused of vicious assault on Afghan refugee

A Danish man of Afghan origin, who lost his father and brother during the conflict in his homeland, has been brutally attacked by a group of thugs shouting anti-refugee abuse in Greece, where ...

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Wildfire in Greece forces evacuations, firefighters race to stop blaze

Massive blazes in 2007 killed about 80 people in southern and central Greece. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox ...

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Hagia Sophia: With carpets and chandeliers Turkey will cover Christian symbols

Just a few hours are left before Turkey officially converts Hagia Sophia into a mosque and inaugurates the sacrilege fiesta with the first Muslim prayer on Friday. Workers are zealously proceed with works to hide all Christian symbols in the Byzantine Basilica of the 6th century. But no mater how many kilometers of carpet and … The post Hagia Sophia: With carpets and chandeliers Turkey will cover Christian symbols appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Wildfire in Greece rages for 2nd day, more homes evacuated

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Firefighters and water-dropping aircraft were fighting for a second day Thursday to contain a large wildfire in southern Greece that forced evacuations and a night-long battle to ...

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Greek Government Spokesman Says Nation Will Defend its Sovereign Rights

“Greece is acting with confidence, certainty and absolute readiness,” government spokesperson Stelios Petsas said on Thursday during a briefing for political editors, in a clear reference to ...

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GREECE Central School District to use hybrid reopening model

GREECE, N.Y. (WHEC) — One local school district has already made a decision on how classes will look in September. GREECE Central Schools ...

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Wildfire in southern GREECE forces widescale evacuation

Firefighters and water-dropping aircraft were fighting a blaze for a second day in southern GREECE Thursday that forced evacuations and a nightlong ...

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UAC urges establishing joint economic zone between Egypt, GREECE

... establishing a joint economic zone between Egypt and GREECE that would be for the interest of both countries in addition to developing maritime and ...

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Too Late, But GREECE Will Make International Appeal for Aghia Sophia

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, continuing to taunt GREECE with more provocations, ordered the transition of Aghia Sophia, which in 1934 ...

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Today's top pics: GREECE Wildfire and more

In this image made from video released by Karina Brown, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler, right, stands at a fence guarding a federal courthouse as tear ...

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Greek firefighters battle raging forest fire

Federal officers are cracking down on protesters in Portland, Oregon, under the Trump administration s new executive order to protect U.S. monuments.

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Cook on a Whim: Grilled GREEK Flatbreads

Grilled GREEK flatbreads. Photo by Anita Parris Soule. Courtesy Cook on a Whim. Easy entertaining at home is one of my favorite ways to enjoy the ...

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Were Women the True Artisans Behind Ancient GREEK Ceramics?

The GREEK Early Iron Age—which included what scholars call the Protogeometric and Geometric periods—lasted from about 1050 B.C. to 700 B.C. No ...

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Thousands evacuated as fire rages by Corinth; 111 forest fires in two days

4,000 people from settlements and 800 children’s summer camps have been evacuated due to the forest fire in Kehries by Corinth that has been raging since Wednesday noon burning the wonderful pine forest of the area, agricultural land, houses and animals. Images from hell in Athikia Media report that 10 houses have been burned down. … The post Thousands evacuated as fire rages by Corinth; 111 forest fires in two days appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Berlin dismisses claim “Greece & Turkey on the brink of war”, confirms mediation

Berlin has dismissed the report of Bild newspaper that Greece and Turkey were on the brink of a war on Tuesday night. According to Deutsche Welle, government sources in Berlin said “the impression that Greece and Turkey were on the brink of war is unfounded.” “But the situation is serious. Berlin is following the developments,” … The post Berlin dismisses claim “Greece & Turkey on the brink of war”, confirms mediation appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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