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Monday, September 14, 2020

GREEK ambulance service EKAB acquires EpiShuttles

The GREEK ambulance service EKAB has acquired seven EpiShuttle isolation pods as a result of donations made to the company ...


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GREEK Group Tutoring of Lexington, MA is Back in Action

LEXINGTON – The GREEK Group Tutoring of Lexington, MA and its teachers are excited to welcome back students and families to online classes ...


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Petsas: "We Trust GREEK Scientists, We Are Ready to Take Any Necessary Measure"

Petsas: "We Trust GREEK Scientists, We Are Ready to Take Any Necessary Measure". Ευρωκίνηση. Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister and ...


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Marcolongo Reminds Us Why GREEK is 'The Ingenious Language'

For those of us who grew up speaking GREEK at home and attending GREEK afternoon school, it can be something of a surprise when you first hear that ...


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US, GREEK militaries to hold joint exercise in Western Thrace: reports

The GREEK army's Leopard tanks will join the U.S. Army's M1 Abrams tanks for a drill near the Petrochori village in Xanthi. The exercise will be watched ...


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The best gyro spots to satisfy your GREEK cravings

If you weren't able to make it to pick up GREEK food last weekend at the GREEK Church during Dayton GREEK Festival's GREEK Fest Express, there are ...


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From the Archives: Savannah's St. Paul's GREEK Orthodox Church

Fr. Nick Capilos stands on planks high above the church floor at St. Paul's GREEK Orthodox Church to examine the painted Jesus on the ceiling.


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GREEK National Guard Member Dismissed over Offensive Social Media Post

GREEK National Guard Member Dismissed over Offensive Social Media Post. Ευρωκίνηση. (Photo by Eiurokinissi, file). 14/9/2020. Athens News ...


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GREEK Journalist Wins Libel Case Against Former Government Officials

Dimadis won compensation totaling 160,000 euros “for personal and professional damage.” Credit: thanosdimadis.com/. GREEK journalist Thanos ...


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Toms River annual GREEK fest will go on as a to-go event

Every year, thousands of GREEKS – and those who are GREEKS for the day – flock to St. Barbara GREEK Orthodox Church in Toms River for an annual ...


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The not so glorious return of the Turkish Navy after achieving “absolutely nothing! Zero! Zilch! Nada!”

One user went as far as to say: “The only thing the GREEKS have not done is fly over Turkish territory.” The visit of GREEK President Katerina ...


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30 migrants saved after boat sinks off GREEK island of Crete

A GREEK naval frigate and an air force helicopter were taking part in the search, together with two coast guard boats and three merchant ships in the area.


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Ingham County orders mandatory quarantine of GREEK houses

Ingham County orders mandatory quarantine of GREEK houses. By DAVID EGGERTa few seconds ago. LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A county on Monday ...


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Greek Government Accuses Migrants Of 'Burning' Moria Camp

Families, children, young men and pregnant women have been left wandering aimlessly since a blaze ripped through the Moria camp on the night of September 8. The fire has forced its 12,000 former ...


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Commission to push forward ‘migration pact’ after refugee camp fire

EU will aid Greece with new 'reception center' and Commission will push forward plan for policy overhaul.


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Coronavirus Greece: 180 new cases; 5 more deaths raise death toll to 310

Health authorities announced on Monday evening that Greece recorded 180 new coronavirus cases and 5 more deaths in the past 24 hours. The total infections have reached 13,420 and death toll stands at 310. According to the health authorities, 23 were detected among tourists and 22 are linked to known clusters (factories). Intubations increased to … The post Coronavirus Greece: 180 new cases; 5 more deaths raise death toll to 310 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greece's President just provoked Turkey amid worries their dispute could turn into a full-blown crisis

For weeks, Greece and Turkey have been facing off in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, raising fears that a dispute between two NATO allies could turn into a full-blown regional crisis.


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Covid-19 Greece – 5 deaths recorded in a day

180 new cases


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Oversized masks: Greek parents at risk to pick up wrong kid from school

When Greece’s epidemiologists and the country’s Education Ministry agreed on the compulsory use of face masks in schools, a heated debate broke out, with teachers and parents demanding that the masks are distributed free of charge. Ultimately, the Ministry stepped back and promised that each student will be given 2 free masks. Over the weekend … The post Oversized masks: Greek parents at risk to pick up wrong kid from school appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Search and Rescue operation south of Crete for sunk boat with 16 migrants

An search and rescue operation by air and sea for survivors of a suspected migrant boat sinking was under way Monday off the southern Greek island of Crete. Greece’s coast guard said 16 people were reported to have been on the vessel that sank about 12 miles (19 kilometers) east of Crete amid high winds … The post Search and Rescue operation south of Crete for sunk boat with 16 migrants appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Search off Crete for boat reported sunk with 16 migrants

An air and sea search and rescue operation for survivors of a suspected migrant boat sinking is under way off the southern Greek island of Crete


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Just 800 of Greek island's 12,500 homeless migrants rehoused

Just over 6% of the 12,500 people left homeless last week by the fire that destroyed Greece’s biggest camp for refugees and migrants have been rehoused in a new temporary facility under construction on the island of Lesbos


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Refugees demand rescue from Lesbos after Moria camp blaze

Greek authorities struggle to persuade former camp residents to move to a new temporary site as protests continue Greece is facing mounting demands from refugees displaced by the devastating Moria refugee camp fire to either let them leave Lesbos or deport them. The Greek authorities are struggling to persuade former residents of the camp to move to a new temporary site, and many people continue to sleep on the streets of the island. Continue reading...


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Migrants REFUSE to move into new accommodation on Lesbos

Greece has resettled hundreds of migrants in a temporary new tent facility and hopes to have moved all of them this week, government officials said on Monday.


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EU open to more direct role in Greek refugee camp

Fire that destroyed Moria camp triggers debate across Europe.


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Aegean On Edge: Greek & Turkish Military Strength Compared (infographic)

Greece recently agreed to obtain 18 Rafale fighter jets


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Turkey doesn’t expect EU sanctions, says FM Cavusoglu (POLL)

Τurkey does not step back from its claims in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea and both the foreign and the defense ministers confirmed this on Monday. The withdrawal of seismic vessel Oruc Reis from the Greek continental shelf  was merely for reasons of “maintenance” the top diplomat in Ankara said implying that the vessel that brought … The post Turkey doesn’t expect EU sanctions, says FM Cavusoglu (POLL) appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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The busy hurricane season about to 'go Greek'

There are only two names left on the pre-determined Atlantic hurricane season naming list before it "goes Greek". With the formation of Tropical Storm Teddy on Monday, there have now been 19 named ...


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After fire destroyed Greek camp, refugees seek European support

Tensions rise on Lesbos after Moria fire, with fears new, permanent reception centre could limit refugees' freedom.


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Government spokesman Petsas: “We trust Greek scientists, we are ready to take any necessary measure”

"The vast majority of the teachers, pupils and parents have followed the experts' instructions and we thank them"


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National Guard on Lesvos fired for racist post, threats against refugees

A member of the National Guard on the island of Lesvos was dismissed after posting on social media that he was longing to fire against refugees and migrants. The lieutenant general of the Military Body responsible for the National Guard Battalion dismissed the man early Monday morning just hours after the post on social media … The post National Guard on Lesvos fired for racist post, threats against refugees appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greece resettling stranded migrants to tent camp on Lesbos

Greece has resettled hundreds of migrants in a temporary new tent facility after a fire destroyed their overcrowded refugee camp on the island of Lesbos and hopes to have moved all of them this week, ...


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GREEK Alt. Migration Min to Hold Meetings in Brussels

GREEK Alt. Migration Min to Hold Meetings in Brussels. Αssociated Press. Alternate Minister for immigration policy in the ministry of Citizen's Protection of ...


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2020 hurricane season could use the GREEK alphabet for only the second time ever

Quick Facts. As of Monday morning, there were only two names left in the 2020 hurricane name list; If all 21 names get used, the GREEK alphabet will ...


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Armenia reiterates solidarity with GREECE and Cyprus

“We stand in solidarity with GREECE and Cyprus on their inalienable rights to economic activities in the exclusive economic zone in line with ...


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GREECE to boost economy with 6.8-billion-euro stimulus

GREECE'S central bank predicts GDP down 5.8% this year, while the International Monetary Fund's outlook is for a 10% plunge. While the tourism sector ...


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Traveller's insight

Traveller's insight - GREECE. France 24 14 September 2020. Reblog · Share · Tweet · Share. Traveller's insight - GREECE. Reblog · Share · Tweet.


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Refugees flee as fire destroys Greece's overcrowded Moria camp

A fire has destroyed the overcrowded Moria refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos, forcing thousands to flee.


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Turkey does not expect EU sanctions over east Med dispute

The EU says it fully supports member states GREECE and Cyprus in the dispute and has said it is drawing up potential sanctions if dialogue does not ...


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Travel updates: Holiday 'carnage' as Rule of Six forces cancellations

Denmark is at risk of losing its travel corridor with the UK this week, while mainland GREECE has moved into the “amber zone”. Yesterday the seven-day ...


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Fun facts about drinking in Ancient GREECE

Dionysus, also called Bacchus, was known as a god of wine, merriment and ecstasy. 3 Sacrifices to gods. In Ancient GREECE, wine was offered as a ...


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Covid death toll rises to 308 as 207 new cases reported

GREECE'S death toll from Covid-19 rose to 308 on Monday after three more patients reportedly passed away, while the National Organization for Public ...


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President of GREECE Comforts People of Kastellorizo and Signals Determination and Peace to Turkey

ATHENS – With her gracious and occasionally smiling presence the President of GREECE Katerina Sakellaropoulou conveyed the solidarity and love of ...


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GREECE Sends New Shipment of Aid to Lebanon

The shipment includes products collected by the Embassy of Lebanon in GREECE, the Greek-Lebanese Association, as well as social groups such as ...


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Additional Covid restrictions may be mulled for GREEK capital

... on Monday said that additional restrictions may be imposed on specific municipal areas of the GREEK capital, where and if this is deemed necessary.


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Greece’s Covidiot-parents hinder their children from attending school

Schools throughout Greece opened on Monday in completely different conditions than all previous years due to the coronavirus pandemic: face masks for students and teachers, antiseptics and social distancing where possible. The rules from the Education Ministry are clear: no pupil will be allowed in the class-room without a face mask. The child will be … The post Greece’s Covidiot-parents hinder their children from attending school appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Restrictive coronavirus measures in Attica underway, says gov’t spokesman

Greece is preparing a list of restrictive measures to be imposed in areas with high coronavirus load, Greek government spokesman Stelios Petsas revealed on Monday morning adding that Attica is among these areas. Earlier today, Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias said that there are thoughts to impose restrictions in municipalities of the largest regional unit in … The post Restrictive coronavirus measures in Attica underway, says gov’t spokesman appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Turkey: Survey ship at heart of Med row at port for resupply

Turkey’s top diplomat says a research ship at the center of a diplomatic row with Greece has pulled back to shore to resupply but its survey of hydrocarbon resources in the eastern Mediterranean will continue


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GREECE orders 18 Rafale fighters

“Dassault Aviation is fully mobilised to meet the operational needs expressed by the Greek Air Force, and thus contribute to ensuring GREECE'S ...


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From ancient GREECE to modern Guildford in just 12 years: Perth writer's History of Mischief is worth ...

... ancient GREECE and war-torn China to the Ethiopian Empire and Victorian England, many featuring famous characters from both history and legend.


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