'She was what America should be': mourners bid farewell to Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Justice’s casket sits on supreme court steps in Washington as mourners pay respects – and raise fears for future Ruth Bader Ginsburg was devoted to opera. On Wednesday, from the top of the steps of the supreme court in Washington, the beloved late justice gave her final aria. Ginsburg’s casket, draped in the stars and stripes, reflected bright autumnal sunshine as a river of mourners flowed beneath the court, which resembles a classical Greek temple, each pausing to look up and pay respects. Continue reading...

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Greece’s President Sakellaropoulou calls for end of Turkish occupation in Cyprus

The President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou called for the end of Turkish occupation in Cyprus. “Let us fight with unshakable faith and perseverance for the end of the Turkish occupation and the reunification of Cyprus,” Sakellaropoulou said on Tuesday during a visit in Cyprus. During the second day of her official visit, Sakellaropoulou … The post Greece’s President Sakellaropoulou calls for end of Turkish occupation in Cyprus appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Kamena Vourla: Locals rally against refugee children, close schools in protest

Residents and local authorities of seaside resort of Kamena Vourla in Central Greece marched and blocked the highway lane to Athens on Wednesday to protest the presence of minor unaccompanied refugee children in their area. It was the second protest rally on Wednesday, while they plan a new one on Thursday. According to local media, … The post Kamena Vourla: Locals rally against refugee children, close schools in protest appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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After COVID-19 spike, Drake warns students - especially in Greek houses - to follow rules

Drake University is urging students, especially those in off-campus Greek houses, to avoid parties and follow COVID-19 rules after it reported 378 students were in quarantine or isolation this week.

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Greece: Highway protest over migrant health fears

Several hundred residents from a seaside resort in central Greece have staged a blockade along the country’s main highway to protest against the settlement of migrant children at a local hotel

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Coronavirus cases in Greece exceed 16K: 358 new cases, 5 more deaths

358 new coronavirus cases and 5 more deaths have been recorded in Greece in the past 24 hours, authorities announced on Wednesday.  56 of the new cases are linked to known clusters and 46 have been detected among tourists. Total infections reached 16,286 and deaths toll increased to 357. In the last couple of days, … The post Coronavirus cases in Greece exceed 16K: 358 new cases, 5 more deaths appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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'Zombie' Storm Paulette Regains Strength In Bizarre 2020 Season

Storms have popped up in this record-breaking hurricane season at such a breakneck pace that forecasters ran out of names and were forced to move on the Greek alphabet. But one of the storms with a traditional name — Paulette — has come back to life more than a week after it hit Bermuda.

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After Moria, EU to try closed asylum camps on Greek islands

At night, the gates will remain locked. By the end of 2020, Samos is meant to be the first Greek island to host a "closed camp." The announcement was made by the Greek migration minister, Notis ...

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Imperial War Museum offers a look inside Lesbos refugee camp

Immersive film of Moria camp in Greece is part of focus on 100 years of refugee experiences Immersive film footage from one of the most desperate places in Europe, the sprawling Moria camp on the Greek island of Lesbos, is to go on display as part of events exploring 100 years of refugee experiences. The Imperial War Museum in London will on Thursday open displays and installations that were meant to have opened in April but were delayed by the pandemic. Continue reading...

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EU sanction threat on Turkey fades after it accepts talks with Greece

The European Union is unlikely to follow through on a threat to impose sanctions on Turkey after Ankara agreed to talks with Greece over maritime claims on Tuesday, senior EU diplomats and officials ...

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Judge accepts Lidl worker's belief in ancient Greek philosophy of Stoicism is protected by law

Samuel Jackson claimed it was unfair to sack him for offensive comments because of his adherence to the Hellenic philosophy from the 3rd century BC meant he can offend without consequences.

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Ask Storm Team 11: Now on to the Greek alphabet

There are six lists and they rotate every 6 years. The letters Q, U, X, Y and Z aren’t used. The current rule is if we run out of names, we turn to the Greek alphabet. Naming storms makes it easier to ...

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Athens Mayor admits “Great Walk” didn’t walk; €1.8mn thrown away

The ambitious “Great Walk of Athens” didn’t walk, it was just a “pilot and temporary program” and a “simulation”, Mayor Costas Bakoyiannis said on Tuesday announcing a …new project for downtown Athens. What certainly walked to some pockets were 1,8 million euros from the Municipality’s cash registers. Money that were spent for colors to paint … The post Athens Mayor admits “Great Walk” didn’t walk; €1.8mn thrown away appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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The Two Greek Islands Which Thrived During Tough 2020 Tourist Season

The stunning Greek islands of Skyros and Serifos found themselves thriving through the difficult — some would say brutal — 2020 tourist season by appealing to Greek tourists, according to new ...

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GREECE and France have both demanded tough sanctions against Ankara

GREECE and France have both demanded tough sanctions against Ankara, which could be agreed at an EU summit on October 1st and 2nd. France's ...

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How COVID-19 flew to GREECE

Tracing Contacts of In-Flight Cases. Contacts were traced on all flights to and from GREECE in the period from February 26 through March 9, 2020, ...

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Socceroos striker Giannou moves to GREECE

Socceroos striker Apostolos Giannou has made a move to GREECE, joining Super League club OFI Crete on a two-year deal. Giannou was a free agent ...

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Infectious diseases expert warns GREECE is “just one step before a lockdown”

GREECE recorded 346 new cases of COVID-19 in the latest 24-hour reporting period, the largest daily spike since the first case was registered in the ...

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Goal! Some sports to resume in GREECE Central next week

GREECE, N.Y. — Parents and students rallied in GREECE Tuesday night for the chance for athletes to play sports again. They gathered in the parking lot ...

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Open Online Seminar: Famine and Death in Occupied GREECE

Violetta Hionidou is professor of Modern European History at Newcastle University, UK. Her work is focused on Modern GREECE. She has researched ...

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Team GREECE win Channel Seven's 'Plate of Origin'

Cousins Dezi and Penny from Team GREECE were crowned Plate of Origin champions, which aired on Channel 7 on Tuesday night. The program ...

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Students occupy schools across GREECE to protest unsafe return to classrooms

Over 557,516 high school students and 64,000 permanent secondary school teachers, a large part of GREECE'S 10 million population, are in danger. The ...

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IOM Reinforces Assistance on Lesvos to Support Island Decongestion

... and support sustainable options for people who are eligible to leave the island of Lesvos,” said Gianluca Rocco, Chief of IOM's mission in GREECE.

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GREECE risks being added to quarantine list tomorrow after hitting coronavirus 'red zone'

GREECE holidays could be at risk of being axed from the UK's travel corridor list this week as the country's infection rates "move to the fringes of the ...

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Low risk sports approved in GREECE, student athletes celebrate

GREECE, N.Y. (WROC) — Dylan Rice's senior soccer season rested on the call made by the GREECE Central School District on Tuesday evening.

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Bocce Courts are Busy at the GREECE Community Center

— Lawn bowling or bocce is fun for all ages and all skill levels. The town of GREECE has two, 60-foot outdoor bocce courts. Sue Reinhardt loves getting ...

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The ashes of Moria refugee camp could poison European politics

Even by the grim standards of GREECE'S reception system, the September 8 fire at the Moria refugee camp is an unprecedented humanitarian ...

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Canada to Take 50 Vulnerable Refugees from GREECE

... it expresses its intention to receive 50 vulnerable people that have arrived in GREECE as refugees, torture victims or victims of family or sexual abuse, ...

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Cyclone hits GREECE, causes widespread damage

Cyclone Ianos hit GREECE on Sep. 18 and caused widespread damage and disruption, BBC reports. The cyclone brought heavy rains that flooded ...

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NGO members to be prosecuted for facilitating human trafficking into GREECE

The police are also watching the movements of illegal immigrants who continue violent actions in the Aegean islands. Tags: asylum seekers, GREECE, ...

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Dean shares his mother’s favorite recipe, Pastitsio (Greek Lasagna)

In remembrance of Dean’s mother Ann, who passed away last week, Dean shares his mother’s favorite recipe: Village Style Pastitsio (Greek Lasagna). Below the recipe, you can view Ann’s ...

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Greece: EU to ready Turkey sanctions despite crisis thaw

Greece says it still expects the European Union to approve sanctions against Turkey despite the two NATO members agreeing to restart talks on maritime boundaries, energy rights and other long-standing disputes

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Migration Pact: Commission bows to EU’s xenophobic regimes at Greece’s expense

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proudly announced on Wednesday the Migration Pact, the EU’s proposal for Migration and Asylum. “The Pact offers a fresh start,” von der Leyen said adding that “the old system to deal with migration in the bloc no longer works.” She stressed that the EU needs to establish a … The post Migration Pact: Commission bows to EU’s xenophobic regimes at Greece’s expense appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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'Good progress' made in Greece-Turkey talks: NATO chief

Turkey and Greece have made good progress in technical talks on the Eastern Mediterranean, NATO's secretary-general said on Sept. 23. 

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Turkey, Greece Agree To Talks On Mediterranean Tensions

The latest flare-up began in August when Turkey sent a research vessel accompanied by warships to disputed waters near a Greek island, and prolonged the mission three times despite repeated calls from ...

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Group calls on UGA Greek organizations to be more inclusive, draws hundreds of testimonials

Before University of Georgia fraternity made headlines for bigoted comments made by some of its members, a group of UGA students, including sorority and fraternity sisters and brothers, are trying to ...

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Erdogan’s list of demands to EU in order to diffuse tension

During a video-conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and European Council President Charles Michel on Tuesday, Turkish President Recep Tayip Erdogan put on the table a list of demands that would “facilitate” him to diffuse tension with Greece. He said that Turkey is ready to launch exploratory talks with Greece and appreciated Germany’s efforts for … The post Erdogan’s list of demands to EU in order to diffuse tension appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Greece Weather warning: Heavy rainfalls, thunderstorms, powerful winds

Greece’ National Meteorological Service EMY issued a weather warning as a bad weather front will strike with heavy rainfalls and thunderstorms, powerful winds and possible hail. Affected are mainly areas already hit by medicane Ianos over the last weekend: the Ionian islands and Karditsa in Thessaly that remains under water. The bad weather front will … The post Greece Weather warning: Heavy rainfalls, thunderstorms, powerful winds appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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NATO Hails 'Good Progress' in Greek-Turkish Talks

NATO said on Wednesday there had been "good progress" in military talks between Greece and Turkey aimed at avoiding clashes in the eastern Mediterranean, the scene of a dispute over energy resources.

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Conde Nast Traveller: Milos perfect for October holidays

The site says it has some of the best beaches in Greece

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Giannis Antetokounmpo makes Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2020

The Greek Freak recently won a second NBA MVP award

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Turkey Demands Legal Action Against Greek Newspaper Over Headline Telling Erdogan to ‘F*** Off’

(CNSNews.com) – Turkish state prosecutors, acting in line with a complaint from the Islamist government, have launched a criminal investigation into a Greek newspaper for publishing a page-one ...

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5G bill approved by Greek Parliament with broad majority

With a broad majority the Greek Parliament approved on Tuesday the bill on digital governance and 5th Generation broadband frequency spectrum (5G). The bill passed with 275 votes in a Parliament of 300 seats. Addressing the plenary, Digital Governance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis noted that the auction of the 5th Generation broadband frequency spectrum (5G) will … The post 5G bill approved by Greek Parliament with broad majority appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Turkey ready for talks with Greece: Ruling party

Turkey is ready for talks with Greece amid ongoing tension in the Eastern Mediterranean, said Turkey’s ruling party on Sept. 22. 

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Bank of Greece projects 7.5 percent drop in GDP for 2020

The use of European Recovery Funds (Next Generation) will add around 2.0 pct to the country’s GDP annually, the Bank of Greece (BoG) said on Tuesday. Αddressing an event organized by e-kyklos.gr, ...

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Mahira Khan enraptures her fans in Greek designer Celia Kritharioti's strapless dress

The Raees star donned an ethereal strapless gown with ruffles by Greek fashion designer Celia Kritharioti that set the mood of the photo. Babar Zaheer did the actor’s soft and dewy makeup with hair ...

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Turkey announces new illegal NAVTEX around the GREEK island of Lemnos

Greece's right to militarise Lemnos and Samothrace was recognized by Turkey, in accordance with the letter sent to GREEK Prime Minister Ioannis ...

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European Council postpones special meeting to discuss sanctions minutes after Turkey ...

However, many GREEK social media users are highlighting the suspicious timing of the announcement that Michel went into quarantine. Some believe ...

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ATHEX: GREEK stocks give up yet more ground

The stock price slide continued on Tuesday at Athinon Avenue, albeit at a significantly slower pace than on Monday, as the prospect of further ...

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Can GREEK-Named Storms Be Retired?

Early Retirement. First, in 2005, the hurricane season entered the GREEK alphabet near the end of the season when hurricanes typically don't strengthen ...

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