Israeli embassy, Greek officials condemns vandalism on Jewish cemetery

The Israeli embassy in Greece and Greek officials condemned the desecration of Athens’ Jewish cemetery with anti-Semitic graffiti, with posts on social media on Monday. In three separate tweets, the embassy wrote: “The heinous anti-Semitic graffiti found today on the walls of the Athens Jewish Cemetery during Jewish High Holidays is yet another reminder of … The post Israeli embassy, Greek officials condemns vandalism on Jewish cemetery appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Microsoft announces 1st data centre region in Greece, to skill 1 lakh

Seattle, Oct 5 (IANS) Microsoft on Monday announced its first data centre region in Greece to accelerate digitisation of the public sector and businesses with access to local cloud services and skill ...

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Greece and Turkey: A difficult friendship

Greeks and Turks have much in common culturally, yet share a troubled past. Both sides would suffer if the conflict over gas reserves in the Mediterranean were to escalate further.

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Mad Greek restaurant chain breaks minimum wage violations, ordered to pay nearly $200,000 to employees

An investigation into Cypriana, Inc. – which operates as Mad Greek International Cafe – found that the restaurant chain retained a percentage of servers’ tips illegally for business expenses and to ...

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Dutch charter plane carrying activists to Lesvos denied landing in Athens by Greek authorities

The activists planned to take illegal immigrants and refugees back to the Netherlands

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Greek budget projects strong economic rebound in 2021

ATHENS, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- The Greek government expects the country's economy to rebound by up to 7.5 percent next year after an 8.2 percent slump in 2020, according to the first draft of the 2021 ...

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Coronavirus Greece: 8 deaths, 303 new cases in past 24 hours

Eight Covid-19 patients died in the last 24 hours in Greece raising the death toll to 417 and the number of coronavirus-related deaths in the first 5 days of October to 26. Health authorities announced 303 new coronavirus cases on Monday and this despite an extraordinary low number of tests. The total cases have reached … The post Coronavirus Greece: 8 deaths, 303 new cases in past 24 hours appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Co-directors of San Francisco Greek Film Festival share stories about adaptability, resilience, community

The festival will proudly celebrate its 17th anniversary this year from Oct. 3-10, a remarkable feat engineered by the close-knit and determined team of volunteers who spent all year organizing the ...

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Microsoft To Build New Azure Cloud Data Centers In Greece

Microsoft plans to spend up to $1 billion to build three data centers for its first cloud region in Greece and provide digital technology training to up to 100,000 people there by 2025. The plans, ...

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Calistoga's Greek Macedonian Park in ruins from Glass Fire, but the chapel survived

As the grounds at the Greek Macedonian Park in Calistoga burned, the St. Demetrios chapel stood, the single structure spared from the flames of the Glass Fire. The park sits on 10-acres on Lommel ...

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Greece Pledges €126M Aid to Olive Oil Producers for Pandemic-Related Losses

See Also: Mounting Concerns in Greece as Harvest Nears The olive oil was sec­tor was sin­gled out due to its impor­tance to local agri­cul­tural soci­eties, the min­istry said in an announce­ment, ...

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Five Ancient Greek Coins Saved From Auction, Repatriated From Germany

The precious hoard, which was handed over to the Greek general consulate in Munich by the Bavarian police, is now in the care of the Numismatics Museum of Athens, which helped identify them.

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The FAITH Endowment Awards 130 Scholarships to Top Greek American Students

The FAITH Endowment welcomes 55 of the brightest and most accomplished young leaders within the Greek American community into the FAITH Academic Excellence program and awards 75 FAITH STEM ...

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Five rare silver ancient Greek coins returned to Greece

They were about to be auctioned off in houses in Munich

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A ‘long overdue’ letter ends a partnership between two Greek councils in a step toward change in Greek life

The University of Minnesota Panhellenic Council sent a letter to the Interfraternity Executive Council putting an end to their partnership, a step toward initiating change in Greek life that many ...

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Greece’s draft budget: Economy to grow by 7.5% in 2021, shrink by 8.2% in 2020

Greece’s economy will contract by an estimated 8.2% this year due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic before picking up next year, the government said Monday as it submitted its 2021 draft budget to parliament. The 2021 budget was “drawn up in an environment of unprecedented uncertainty, due to the indefinite expiration date of … The post Greece’s draft budget: Economy to grow by 7.5% in 2021, shrink by 8.2% in 2020 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Archaeological Museum of Pella receives Traveler’s Choice Award 2020

The Archaeological Museum of Pella was awarded the 2020 Traveler’s Choice Award by the international travel site Tripadvisor. This is an award given to businesses, places to visit, attractions, monuments, etc., which consistently receive excellent reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of Tripadvisor’s proposals. Situated near the archaeological site of the … The post Archaeological Museum of Pella receives Traveler’s Choice Award 2020 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Microsoft invests big in Greece with $1B data center

“It’s not something we do often and it’s not something that we do lightly.” Greece recently emerged from a years-long financial crisis but its economy has been hard hit by the pandemic, suffering a 15 ...

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Get a taste of Greece without leaving St. Louis County

Fans of Greek food can get their gyro fix without getting out of their cars. The annual St. Louis County Greekfest is offering curbside pickup. Diners can place their orders online starting on Oct. 12 ...

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Draft budget submitted in Greek Parliament

The budget has a worse-case case scenario dependent on the course of Covid-19

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'Red eye' Tsitsipas first Greek man to reach Roland Garros quarter-finals

Stefanos Tsitsipas on Monday overcame an eye problem to become the first Greek man to reach the Roland Garros quarter-finals with a 6-3, 7-6 (11/9), 6-2 win over Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria. The ...

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The Plough and Harrow Greek Taverna in Oad Street, Borden, reopened by former chef

A Greek restaurant near Sitingbourne which was shut down due to coronavirus has been revived by its chef. To customers’ dismay, The Plough and Harrow taverna in Oad Street, Borden , closed in August ...

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Greece cancels National OXI Day parades due to the pandemic

Greece has cancelled the traditional parades to celebrate the National OXI Day due to the pandemic. Government spokesman Stelios Petsas said on Monday that with decision of the prime minister, the parades by students and military forces in Thessaloniki on October 28, 2020, will be cancelled. The decision to cancel the parades was expected as … The post Greece cancels National OXI Day parades due to the pandemic appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Karditsa: Protesters demand compensation, state support 2 weeks after Ianos floods

Residents and business people of Karditsa went to the streets on Monday to demand compensation for the damages they suffered from Medicane Ianos last month. The protest rally was organized jointly by the Union Federation of Agricultural Associations of Karditsa with the Commercial Association of Karditsa and other local professional organizations and unions. Main demand … The post Karditsa: Protesters demand compensation, state support 2 weeks after Ianos floods appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Greek & Cypriot Members of European Parliament increase pressure for “Azerbaijani army to immediately stop its aggression”

On the initiative of MEP Loucas Fourlas, 48 Members of the European Parliament, many of the Greeks and Cypriots, sent a letter to Josep Borrell calling on the ...

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Greece approves Eldorado Gold test drilling

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece has approved a technical study for test drilling by Canada's Eldorado Gold Corp at one of its mine fields, the energy ministry said on Monday. Vancouver-based miner Eldorado ...

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Sweden, Greece and Italy at risk of new quarantine restrictions as coronavirus cases surge

Quarantine restrictions look set to be imposed on passengers arriving in the UK from Italy, mainland Greece and Sweden. Italy is one of the most popular foreign destinations which UK holidaymakers can ...

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'Everything is pretty much shut down': COVID-19 cases on UW Greek Row continue to climb

SEATTLE -- COVID-19 cases on Greek Row at the University of Washington. "Everything is pretty much shut down," said UW Senior and Pi Beta Phi member Skye Knauer. So far Knauer says no is sick at the ...

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Greek agents posed as migrants to pass on evidence against NGO workers

Two agents working for Greek intelligence posed as migrants as part of a four-month operation against non-governmental organisation (NGO) workers in the eastern Mediterranean. The individuals, ...

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NATO chief hopes Greece, Turkey can negotiate differences

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — NATO’s chief voiced hope Monday that an agreement by Greece and Turkey to avoid potential military tensions and accidents can lead to diplomatic negotiations to settle ...

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Is Unity The Key To The Next Phase Of Leadership?

Is unity the key to the next phase of leadership? Today the slogan, derived from the ancient Greek philosopher Aesop, “united we stand divided we fall” has never before been so pertinent.

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Two-week mandatory quarantine issued for Greek houses near MSU

In that announcement, the county said at least one third of those who newly tested positive for the virus went to parties or social gatherings, and at least one third of those social gatherings were ...

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French Open 2020: Tsitsipas v Dimitrov, Kvitova through, Djokovic to follow – live!

* Live updates from day nine at Roland Garros * Zverev played Sinner with breathing problems and fever * Drop Tumaini an email | Tweet @tumcarayol 12.41pm BST After struggling badly in Tsitsipas’s service games, GRIGOR DIMITROV can take a lot from how he ended the first set and was able to put pressure on the Greek, finally imposing his forehand in the baseline rallies. These first service games will be very important. 12.39pm BST STEFANOS TSITSIPAS HAS THE TRAINER ON-COURT FOR A MEDICAL TIMEOUT. He just received some eye-drops. Continue reading...

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Coronavirus live news: global cases pass 35m as Walter Reed physician calls Trump drive 'insanity'

Restaurants in Paris can stay open but bars cannot; Russia reports 10,499 cases on Sunday; nine New York neighbourhoods head for lockdown * Trump and Covid: what we know so far * Covid pandemic lays bare Spain’s chronic shortage of medics * Minister: colleagues who didn’t download app being ‘very French’ * Trump coronavirus updates – live * UK coronavirus updates – live 12.38pm BST IRAN HAS REGISTERED A RECORD HIGH 3,902 NEW CORONAVIRUS CASES IN THE PAST 24 HOURS, with the total number of identified cases in the worst-hit country in the Middle East rising to 475,674, state TV has reported. Health ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari told the television station that 235 patients had died in the past 24 hours, equalling a daily death toll high set on 28 July. 12.28pm BST Some rare good news – in spite of the pandemic – out of GREECE this morning where the announcement of a $1bn investment by MICROSOFT is being seen as a badly needed shot in the arm for an economy pummelled by Covid-19. In a ceremony held in the Acropolis Museum within view of the fifth century BC site, the US tech giant announced plans to create three data centres in the greater Athens region. Continue reading...

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Microsoft to invest in Greek cloud services infrastructure

Smith said that the decision "shows confidence in the Greek economy, the Greek people, and the government.” While the exact size of the investment was not made public, analysts estimate that it will ...

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From the Rubble of Atlases, a Colossus Will Rise

Thirty-eight great statues of Atlas, all now ruined, once decorated the ancient Greek Temple of Olympic Zeus. Archaeologists have a novel plan for the remains.

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Three More Greek Houses at IU Bloomington Forced to Halt Activities

Three more Greek houses at Indiana University Bloomington are having to halt all activities. The fraternities Sigma Phi Epsilon, Lambda Sigma Upsilon and sorority Omega Phi Beta have been issued ...

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Microsoft to build three data centers in Athens, Greece

Microsoft will build three data centers in greater Athens, Greece. The investment will create the company's first cloud region in the country. Specific facility costs were not revealed, but the Greek ...

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Microsoft announces 1 billion euros investment in Greece

Microsoft Corp. has announced one billion euros investment in Greece on Monday. In an event at the Acropolis Museum, Microsoft president Brad Smith spoke of the “biggest investment in the 28 years the company is present in the country. The massive investment will be used for the establishment of a data center that includes cloud … The post Microsoft announces 1 billion euros investment in Greece appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Microsoft to Build Greek Data Centers

Microsoft Corp. has agreed to build a series of new data centers in Greece, in a move the Greek government says will boost entrepreneurship and encourage other major companies to invest in the country ...

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EBRD invests in debut issue of green bonds by a Greek bank

The EBRD is investing €50 million in the first senior preferred (SP) green bond issuance by the National Bank of Greece (NBG), combining support for capital market development and for the green ...

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Microsoft announces plans for first datacenter region in Greece as part of “GR for GRowth” digital transformation initiative

Microsoft will accelerate digitization of the public sector and businesses with access to local cloud services and skill a minimum of 100,000 people in Greece in digital technologies ATHENS, Greece – ...

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Travel news latest: Italy travel corridor on the line as restrictions return

GREECE has also crept into the quarantine 'red zone', with 22.2 cases per 100,000. This means England and Wales could follow the lead of Scotland ...

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DHKP-C terrorist arrested while trying to flee to GREECE

A far-left terror suspect was arrested in northwestern Turkey while attempting to illegally cross into GREECE, a security source said Monday. The arrest ...

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Microsoft unveils investment to make Greece a regional hub for cloud services

ATHENS (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. will invest in cloud services infrastructure in Greece, a boon to the country's economy that has been weakened by a decade-long debt crisis and the coronavirus ...

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Sailors Help Unearth Ancient GREEK City

When the land was confiscated from the Mafia and bought by a non-profit organization, no one knew that it was sitting on top of an ancient GREEK city.

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Microsoft plans $1 billion data center venture in Greece

ATHENS, Greece -- Microsoft has announced plans to build three data centers in greater Athens, providing a badly needed investment of up to $1 billion to the Greek economy which has been hammered ...

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Far-left terror suspect detained in Edirne province

A far-left terror suspect was detained in northwestern Turkey while attempting to illegally cross to Greece, a security source said on Oct. 5. 

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Italy considers taking Greece off high-risk countries for Covid-19

Traveling restrictions from Spain and France to continue

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It must be made clear that the EU can only be entered legally

Nikos Dendias recalled that GREECE has also taken its conflict with Turkey before the European Union. He explained that in his evaluation this conflict ...

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