Her school's athletic director is Annie Constantinides, a pioneer in GREEK women's basketball. During an 18-year playing career she led Greece to ...
Welcome, 77 artists, 40 different points of Attica welcomes you by singing Erotokritos an epic romance written at 1713 by Vitsentzos Kornaros
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
44% of Greeks will skip vacation this summer, finds survey
The coronavirus pandemic seems to have affected the habits of Greeks and their willingness to travel, as 44 percent will not go on vacation this summer, a survey by the Association of Business and Retail Sales of Greece (HRBA) reveals. According to the survey’s findings, only 14 percent of consumers said they planned to go on … The post 44% of Greeks will skip vacation this summer, finds survey appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
What We're Watching: Former Malaysian PM sentenced, Turkey backs down on sea plans, Europe ...
Hopeful news from the Med and Aegean: Turkey and GREECE are old rivals who have divided the island of Cyprus. GREECE is a member of the EU, and ...
Five Burning Questions: DJ Khaled and Drake's 'Popstar' and 'Greece' Collabs Debut in the Top 10
What do the new songs say about where Drake is currently as an artist? And where beyond Greece might he travel next? Billboard staffers answer these questions and more below.
Erdogan Reopens Turkey's Soumela Monastery After Restoration
Soumela Monastery, the GREEK Orthodox edifice built in 385 AD which was included on UNESCO's temporary list of World Heritage Sites in 2000, was ...
University's Black GREEK fraternities, sororities elevate pride, service, and voices
Black GREEK Letter Organizations continue a long tradition of celebrating culture and being advocates for social and racial justice. When Morgan ...
Penn State Implores GREEK Life to Follow Health Guidelines, Abide by Ban on Social Events
In a letter to the university's GREEK life community on Friday, Penn State urged fraternities and sororities to respect public health guidelines related to ...
Santorini Shipwreck Is an Environmental Disaster Waiting To Happen, GREEK Activist Warns
The cruise ship Sea Diamond sank in April 2007 off the GREEK tourist spot. Scientists warned fuel and chemicals onboard could harm the environment.
Fener Greek Patriarch thanks Turkey over Sumela Monastery
Fener Greek Patriarch Bartholomew on Tuesday thanked Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over the restoration of Sumela Monastery and its reopening to visit. Turkey’s Communications Directorate ...
GREECE announces compulsory use of masks
GREECE announces compulsory use of masks. 'We are going to have to learn to live with use of masks,' says Greek deputy minister of crisis management.
Tourism Fading, GREECE'S New Lure: “More Than a Destination”
Likely too late for this summer, GREECE'S plans to attract tourists to help revive an economy almost halted by the COVID-19 pandemic and make the ...
Antetokounmpo and racism
The above self-evident and well-known truths were mentioned by GREEK-Nigerian basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo in a recent interview where ...
Covid-19: GREEK Hotels See Low Demand in July, Can't Predict August Occupancy
Moreover, Vassilikos said that GREEK hoteliers find it impossible to make forecasts for their occupancy levels for the month of August. “No one can – and ...
The GREEK power rate paradox
According to data from the European statistical agency Eurostat, in the second half of 2019 GREEK households paid an average electricity rate of 155 ...
New coronavirus cases in Greece jump to 52, deaths increase to 203
Coronavirus infections in Greece recorded a new jump in Tuesday, with 52 new confirmed cases announced by the health authorities. With the daily growth at 1.4%, the number of total infections has reached 4,279. Authorities announced also the death of one more Covid-19 patient. Death toll increased to 203. The latest victim is a 63-year-old … The post New coronavirus cases in Greece jump to 52, deaths increase to 203 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Turkey withdraws Oruc Reis, sends Barbaross inside Cyprus’ EEZ
The “joy” for Turkey’s temporary freeze of hydrocarbon research activities south of the Greek islands of Kastellorizo and Rhodes, was of short duration. A few hours later, Turkey issued a new navigation notification (NAVTEX) for its second seismic research vessel Barbaros in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. The NAVTEX blocks an area inside the Exclusive Economic … The post Turkey withdraws Oruc Reis, sends Barbaross inside Cyprus’ EEZ appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Drake Extends Streaming Songs Record With Features on DJ Khaled's 'Popstar' & 'Greece'
Drake extends his record for the most top 10s on Billboard's Streaming Songs with his two latest features, on DJ Khaled's "Popstar" and "Greece." Get the details.
Greece Makes Masks Compulsory Again In Stores
Greece on Tuesday said it was making masks compulsory again in shops and public services in response to a recent rise in coronavirus infections.
After Tough Greek Stance, Turkey Blinks in East Mediterranean
But GREECE'S New Democracy government said Turkish warships left the area around Kastellorizo, with the Greek administration's spokesman Stelios ...
Gas network to expand to 34 more cities
... subsidiary of DEPA Infrastructures, will invest 270 million euros over the next five years to bring natural gas to 34 cities and towns across GREECE.
District reopening plans due this week; details sought by families may not be included yet
GREECE, N.Y. - School districts across the state have until Friday to submit their reopening plans to Albany. As the deadline draws near, Monroe County ...
Number of Coronavirus Cases in GREECE Jumps to 52 in Last…
According to a statement released by GREECE'S National Public Health Organization on Tuesday, a total of 52 new coronavirus cases were confirmed ...
Thousands of Tourists Fly to Five GREEK Islands in July
Since Greece opened its borders on July 1 following the coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdown, the airports of Rhodes, Kos, Santorini, Mykonos and ...
Celtic set to beat Leeds United in the race to sign GREEK goalkeeper
Celtic are set to beat Leeds United in the race to sign GREEK goalkeeper Vasilios Barkas according to Herald Scotland. Barkas is currently with AEK ...
Pressure for sanctions against Turkey increases, as tensions with Greece grow
“The issue is not just GREEK-Turkish or Cypriot-Turkish, it is Euro-Turkish” ... messages and that we stand on the side of the GREEKS and the Cypriots.
Greek FM accuses Turkey of expansionism and Ottoman aspirations
YEREVAN, JULY 28, ARMENPRESS. Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias announced that the Turkish leadership carries out expansionist policy while religious leaders try to bring back the era of the ...
Tom Kerridge: 'Food is always central to my travels – and GREECE is top of the menu'
Tom Kerridge: 'Food is always central to my travels – and GREECE is top of the menu'. Save. This feature is available for registered users. Please ...
Tesla expansion in Brandenburg, Shanghai and GREECE
Shortly after the official confirmation that Tesla will also manufacture battery cells in its Giga Berlin factory currently under construction, it has become ...
This GREEK student was stuck in Scotland
This GREEK student was stuck in Scotland - so he cycled 3500km home. James Gabriel Martin. Lonely Planet Writer. in about 9 hours. Kleon spent over ...
My Great GREEK Adventure: Kalavryta, My Village
This date is one of the most significant in the modern GREEK calendar and is declared GREEK Independence Day, celebrated by GREEKS worldwide. The ...
Turkey delays seismic work in disputed waters to defuse GREEK tensions
The statement is a “positive action,” GREEK Government Spokesman Stelios Petsas said in an interview with Greece's Skai TV. The re-launching of ...
Third-Century AD Statue of Woman Unearthed in Ancient GREEK City of Perge
The area has always been known for its wealth of sculpture, according to UNESCO. The ancient GREEK city of Perge has been the site of systematic ...
Third-Century AD Statue of Woman Unearthed in Antalya, Turkey
The ancient GREEK city of Perge has been the site of systematic excavations beginning in 1946; the area was included on UNESCO's Tentative ...
GREEK forces join USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in Med
... Strike Group, CSG) aircraft carrier sailing in the Mediterranean during an escort mission in the context of joint training of GREEK and US military units.
Turkish-made detector drones ready to enter GREEK army inventory
This would be the first time that the GREEK army would use drones produced by the Turkish private sector, namely the Istanbul-based Assuva Defense.
Washington, DC Group Keeps Memories of Constantinopolitan Society Alive
A group of GREEKS who live in the Washington DC area are keeping the culture of this great city alive despite the passage of years. Yasmin Paraskevas, ...
Former GREEK finance minister: Bitcoin adoption would aggravate crisis
Former GREEK Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis criticized the possible adoption of Bitcoin (BTC) as a means of payment to replace fiat currencies.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Donates 174 ICU Units to GREEK Health System
The contracts for the building of 174 new Intensive Care Unit (ICU) facilities were signed on Tuesday in the presence of GREEK Health Minister Vassilis ...
Bulgaria, GREECE debate coronavirus pandemic, mutual, local matters
(MENAFN) GREECE and Bulgaria debated on Monday, July 27th; a series of common defies counting the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, ...
Majestic Lake on GREECE'S Kefalonia Island Dazzles Visitors With Its Turquoise…
Majestic Lake on GREECE'S Kefalonia Island Dazzles Visitors With Its Turquoise Waters. By. Tasos Kokkinidis. -. Jul 28, 2020.
“King of Instagram” sails around GREECE
The so-called 'Internet Playboy' who isn't afraid to throw large wads of cash around, is sailing around GREECE, no doubt with women in tow.
GREECE awards nearly all wind, solar capacity at auction as prices drop
Households and companies in GREECE may see a decline in electricity tariffs after the latest auction of solar and wind capacity. Regulators accepted ...
Bulgaria gas pipe rupture won't leave GREECE dry
The Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAE), which is in charge of the security of gas supplies, the Environment and Energy Ministry and GREECE'S natural ...
Thessaly Becomes First 'Bike Friendly' Region in GREECE
Thessaly in central GREECE has become the first “Bike Friendly” region in GREECE, following the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between ...
New hotel on the horizon for GREECE
New hotel on the horizon for GREECE. 28 Jul 2020. Cayo Exclusive Resort and Spa is to open this weekend, with a new option for the high-end ...
Athens Great Walk didn’t walk : Municipality gives back to traffic one lane
The Great Walk of Athens did not age well. Six weeks after its implementation that triggered the outrage of thousands of commuters each and every day, at least twice per day, the Athens Municipality decided to give back to traffic one more lane on crucial Panepistimiou Avenue. A relevant vote took place on Monday upon … The post Athens Great Walk didn’t walk : Municipality gives back to traffic one lane appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Musical folk hero: Mikis Theodorakis at 95
His powerful musical and political voice has cut through Greece's chequered history of war, dictatorship and austerity. Even at the age of 95, Mikis Theodorakis is still having his say.
Heatwave to strike Greece with temperature up to 41°C
Slowly but gradually temperature is rising in Greece, and a heatwave with up to 41 degrees Celsius is just outside the door. A slight rise of temperature is forecast for Tuesday, July 28, with very hot air masses to move from the western Mediterranean towards Central Europe in general and Greece in particular. the peak … The post Heatwave to strike Greece with temperature up to 41°C appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
UPDATED: Turkey suspends energy search off Greek island 'for a while'
I salute Ankara's decision, this is a positive development to de-escalate the tensions,' Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias told reporters ...
Turkey suspends oil drilling in Med as ‘goodwill gesture’
Turkey suspended planned research in the eastern Mediterranean by its seismic vessel Oruç Reis as a goodwill gesture for ongoing negotiations with Greece, a Turkish official said on July 28.