Although the GREEK military was put on high alert and all military personnel that were on holidays were called back to their units immediately, it is unlikely ...
Welcome, 77 artists, 40 different points of Attica welcomes you by singing Erotokritos an epic romance written at 1713 by Vitsentzos Kornaros
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Turkey-GREECE dispute continues to escalate
Tensions were stoked Monday when Ankara dispatched the research ship Oruc Reis accompanied by Turkish naval vessels off the Greek island of ...
Classification of Slaves in Ancient GREECE
Were all the slaves treated in the same manner? Picture showing caryatids in Erechtheum on the Acropolis in Athens, GREECE. The rich people of Athens ...
Man who shot RPD officer in 2009 arrested following GREECE domestic incident
... the man convicted of shooting a Rochester police officer when he was a teenager, is facing new charges following a domestic incident in GREECE.
'Egypt's leadership feels markedly threatened by Turkey'
The dispute about maritime territories between Turkey and Greece is heating up. Egypt's involvement has added a new dimension to the conflict, the Middle East analyst Stephan Roll says.
Turkey-Greece tensions escalate over Turkish Med drilling plans
Greece calls on Turkey to pull back a Turkish ship that has left port to carry out a drilling survey.
Wind energy in GREECE, Iberdrola is awarded three wind power projects
Currently, GREECE has 7,237 MW of installed renewable capacity, of which 3,832 MW are from wind energy and 2,841 from photovoltaic energy.
GREECE'S National Bank Reports 457-Million Euro Profit in First Half of…
GREECE'S National Bank recently reported impressive profits despite the worldwide economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic this year.
GREECE'S Defense Council meeting amid rising tensions in East Med
GREECE'S Defense Council was on Tuesday meeting under Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos amid an escalation of tensions with Turkey, ...
Daily surge again: 196 new coronavirus cases, 85 of them in Attica
Daily infections spiked again in Greece in the last 24 hours, with 196 new confirmed coronavirus cases announced on Tuesday evening. Top of the list is Attica with 86 new cases. Health authorities announced also one more death. Number of total infections stands at 5,942 since the beginning of the outbreak in late February and … The post Daily surge again: 196 new coronavirus cases, 85 of them in Attica appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
On this day in 1996, Tasos Isaac was brutally murdered by Turks in Cyprus
Clashes between GREEK Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots broke out in the UN Buffer Zone that separates the two communities. In the chaos, Tasos Isaac ...
GREEK-Turkish tensions continue to escalate over Ankara's moves
GREEK warships were in the area and were monitoring the Oruc Reis, and the military was on alert, officials said. Turkey dismissed the GREEK objections, ...
Dendias says GREECE will not accept a fait accompli in EastMed
GREECE'S Foreign Minister said the country will not accept a fait accompli in the Eastern Mediterranean and called on the Turkish government to recall ...
Slaves, the Unsung Heroes of Ancient GREECE
Spartans: Masters of the Helots. Sparta was a state in GREECE that became a dominant military force in ancient times. According to the carved records ...
More than 80 GREEK Cypriots have sought compensation for Varosha properties
Turkish Cypriot news portal Star Kibris citing 'ruling' National Unity Party's 'MP' Ozughan Hasipoglu said that so far 281 GREEK Cypriot owners of property ...
Finacity Arranges a EUR 200 million Receivables Securitization Facility for the GREEK State ...
[ATHEX: PPC] ("PPC"), the largest GREEK electricity generator and the principal supplier of electricity in the country. The securitization program finances ...
“GREEK Freak”: Disney Announces Big News on Giannis Antetokounmpo Inspired Movie
This is because 'GREEK Freak' is Giannis's nickname in the NBA. The movie is about the lives of Giannis and his brother, Thanasis. However, it is unclear ...
GREECE lockdown: Why a second wave in coronavirus cases has prompted new restrictions – and ...
Following a rise in cases, holidaymakers from certain countries will now need proof of a negative Covid-19 test before entering GREECE. author avatar ...
GREECE Declares State of Emergency in Evia, Thessaloniki Due to Storm…
GREECE Declares State of Emergency in Evia, Thessaloniki Due to Storm Thalia. By. Patricia Claus. -. Aug 11, 2020.
Emilia-Romagna to test people returning from GREECE, Spain
... 11 AGO - Emilia-Romagna Governor Stefano Bonaccini is set to sign an ordinance making it obligatory for holidaymakers returning from GREECE, ...
GREECE family loses home in fire
GREECE, N.Y. (WROC) — A family in GREECE has lost its home after a fire broke out later morning on Tuesday. GREECE firefighters responded around ...
196 new Covid-19 infections reported in GREECE; one death
196 new Covid-19 infections reported in GREECE; one death. ×. corona_web. TAGS: Coronavirus, Death. Greek health authorities announced 196 new ...
Greek Coast Guard says it fired warning shot at boat carrying migrants off Rhodes
An incident with migrants attempting to cross into Greece from Turkey occurred near the island of Rhodes in the early morning of Tuesday. According to the Greek Coast Guard, warning shots were fired to prevent the boat from entering Greece. On the other side, the Turkish Coast Guard says that two Turkish and one Syrian … The post Greek Coast Guard says it fired warning shot at boat carrying migrants off Rhodes appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Non-conformist poet Dinos Christianopoulos passes away at 89
Enfant terrible of Greek contemporary literature, poet Dinos Christianopoulos passed away at the age of 89 on Tuesday. The real name of the short stories author, essayist, researcher and published was Konstantinos Dimitriadis. Christianopoulos was born in Thessaloniki, to a family of refugees from Eastern Thrace. He studied at the Department of Philology of the … The post Non-conformist poet Dinos Christianopoulos passes away at 89 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Media report: GREEK tourism sector eyes EU COVID-19 aid
... General Director at the Institute of the GREEK Tourism Confederation (INSETE), tells Kathimerini. Greece's main competitors, as INSETE has shown, ...
GREEK Foreign Minister Dendias meets with United States Ambassador Pyatt
GREEK Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias met with US Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt on Tuesday at the Foreign Ministry building in Athens, ANA reports.
Dendias demands that Turkey leaves Greece's continental shelf immediately
The Minister of Foreign Affairs had a meeting with GREEK Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Maximos Palace a little earlier. At the meeting, the ...
Prominent GREEK Poet Dinos Christianopoulos Died
THESSALONIKI. Prominent GREEK poet Dinos Christianopoulos died on Tuesday morning. He was 89. Overwhelmed by health problems in recent ...
Nicholas Athans, Gentleman of the GREEK Travel Industry, 90
He was born on June 16, 1930 in the beautiful seaside village of Sigri on the GREEK Island of Lesvos. His parents Menelaos and Vasiliki were displaced ...
GREECE urges Turkey to withdraw vessel from continental shelf
"GREECE will defend its sovereignty and its rights. We are calling on Turkey to immediately leave the Greek continental shelf," Dendias said in ...
The Principles of Slavery in Ancient GREECE
GREECE was not the first nation to practice slavery, but because of its rich literary resources, we have extensive knowledge of how slaves were treated ...
Is uncertainty about quarantine rules affecting your holiday plans?
We’d like to hear from UK travellers who are thinking of changing plans because of growing uncertainty around new Covid cases There is speculation that France may be removed from the UK’s travel corridor list as the number of Covid cases have risen sharply in recent days. UK ministers are said to be monitoring the situation closely and a decision is expected towards the end of the week. Rising case numbers in Greece, Netherlands and Malta could also jeopardise their status this summer. France is the second most popular holiday destination for Britons and though holiday makers have been urged not to change plans amid speculation, there are concerns for some about how they will be affected if the country is removed from the Department of Transport’s safety list at short notice. Continue reading...
How Important Is Ancient GREEK Classical Art for Modern Societies?
What is behind the beauty of this insurmountable art? What are the cultural forces that gave the GREEK classical art its intellectual formation?The answers ...
Turkish intelligence drone spotted near GREEK island of Rhodes
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis spoke to German Chancellor Angela Merkel and said he would talk to other GREEK political leaders about the ...
Every GREEK Player in Premier League History
GREEK football has found a new Premier League star in Kostas Tsimikas, who ...
Disney begins casting for 'GREEK Freak' movie about Giannis
"GREEK Freak" is based on the story of Giannis and his older brother Thanasis, who also plays for the Bucks. It "recounts their rise, with the help of their ...
GREECE: FCO issues major update on Passenger Locator Forms after tourists are turned away
GREECE requires any travellers visiting the country to fill in a form online at least 24 hours before their departure. Now, the Foreign Office (FCO) has ...
GREECE Issues Commemorative €2 Coin for Anniversary of Battle of Thermopylae
The Greeks, heavily outnumbered, lost on the field and the victorious Persians advanced through GREECE to Salamis. In reality, however, Thermopylae ...
Five 'safe and legal' asylum alternatives to cut Channel crossings
Experts offer other options as UK government seeks to reduce numbers crossing in boats The government insists the way to reduce the number of people crossing the Channel in small boats is to prevent the vessels from leaving France in the first place or by intercepting the boats and returning those attempting to make a crossing. But humanitarian groups and refugee and asylum experts argue the way to reduce the number of attempted crossings is to offer alternative “safe and legal” routes to the UK to claim asylum. Related: Refugee families reunited in UK after rescue flight from Greece Related: Q&A: what’s the real story behind recent UK refugee arrivals? Continue reading...
Civil Protection: Number of infections in first August week led to additional measures
In his weekly briefing on the course of the pandemic in Greece, Head of Civil Protection and Deputy Minister for Crises Management Nikos Hardalias stated that there have been 961 confirmed coronavirus cases last week and that this “fact that led to the government’s decision to impose additional measures in order to curb the spread … The post Civil Protection: Number of infections in first August week led to additional measures appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Greece Condemns Turkish 'Provocation' As Maritime Dispute Deepens
Greece on Tuesday demanded that Turkey withdraw a research ship at the heart of their growing dispute over maritime rights and warned it would defend its sovereignty, calling for an emergency meeting ...
GREEK PM Pledges Compensation for Flood-hit Evia
GREEK Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis pledged immediate government support for those who suffered damages and loss due to thunderstorms and ...
GREEK Police Step Up Enforcement of COVID-19 Health Measures
... removed for failing to enforce measures aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19 – with cases rising across the country – GREEK police said they ...
GREECE 'formally' in 2nd wave of coronavirus
GREECE on Sunday recorded the highest number of daily cases since the outbreak began with 203 infections. On Monday, the country confirmed 126 ...
GREECE to Ask for an Extraordinary EU Foreign Affairs Council Meeting
GREECE to Ask for an Extraordinary EU Foreign Affairs Council Meeting. Ευρωκίνηση. The Foreign Affairs Ministry in Athens. (Photo by Eurokinissi/ ...
BLACKLISTED: GREECE Demands Negative COVID for Travellers from Spain
Spain has been blacklisted by GREECE as the government now requires negative COVID tests for travellers arriving from Spain, amongst several other ...
EU Expresses Total Support to GREECE and Cyprus
BRUSSELS -- European Commission Foreign Affairs spokesperson Peter Stano on Tuesday expressed EU's total support to GREECE and Cyprus at a ...
Coronavirus: GREECE imposes curfew on bars and restaurants amid spike in COVID cases
GREECE is imposing tougher restrictions following a spike in coronavirus cases. The government has announced new measures to curb the spread ...
Turkey vows to press ahead with energy search amid tensions
Turkey has vowed to press ahead with efforts to search for oil and gas in the eastern Mediterranean Sea despite an escalating dispute with Greece over drilling rights
Greece opens fire at civilian boat in Aegean Sea
Greece opened fire at a boat carrying civilians off the island of Rhodes in the Aegean Sea, said the Turkish Coast Guard Command on Aug. 11.