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Sunday, October 18, 2020

The Dutch king and queen cut their Greece vacation short after facing backlash for traveling amid a partial lockdown

The Dutch king and queen returned home early from a trip after being seemingly travel-shamed for their planned vacation to Greece. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima returned to the Netherlands on ...


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Greece considers to accelerate increase of military service

It looks as if tension with Turkey accelerates the decision of the Greek government decision to increase the military service to suggested 12 months from currently 9 months. Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos spoke about the impending increase on Sunday. “The political and military leadership are strong and determined to protect the rights and sovereignty of … The post Greece considers to accelerate increase of military service appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Hardliner wins Turkish Cypriot leadership runoff

Ersin Tatar, who favours even closer ties with Turkey, defeats incumbent Mustafa Akıncı A hardliner who favours even closer ties with Turkey and a tougher stance with Greek Cypriots in peace talks has defeated the leftist incumbent in the Turkish Cypriot leadership runoff. The Turkish Cypriot broadcaster BRT said Ersin Tatar secured 51.74% of the vote, compared with 48.26% for Mustafa Akıncı. Continue reading...


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Covid-19 Greece – 438 new cases reported on Sunday

There were 9 deaths


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Turkish Cypriot hardliner beats leftist in leadership runoff

A hardliner who favors even closer ties with Turkey and a tougher stance with rival Greek Cypriots in peace talks has defeated the leftist incumbent in the Turkish Cypriot leadership runoff


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Greek-Turkish crisis reaching critical point, as Oruc Reis sails to Kastellorizo

Greek government sources speak of a "Red October" in the relations with Turkey


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Greece holidays: Thomas Cook launches Crete holiday deals as soon as this month

However, prices are substantially lower the further in advance holidays are booked. READ MORE: This family-friendly Greece resort is perfect for kids of all ages Departure airports include those in ...


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The Greek Survivor Who Battled Covid, Flu, and Pneumonia Simultaneously

Alexis Alexiou has become a global case study when back in March 2020 he battled with the coronavirus, pneumonia, and the flu, all at the same time, and survived. His experience, described in a ...


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Greek say on search, rescue area ‘groundless’: Turkey

Turkey extended search, rescue area to ensure safety of activities within its continental shelf in E.Med: Foreign Ministry - Anadolu Agency ...


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Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima cut short holiday to Greece after huge public backlash

The royal couple returned to the Netherlands on Saturday after they faced criticism for jetting off while people were being urged to stay at home due to the coronavirus pandemic. The pair said in in a ...


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Animal abuse: Supreme Court prosecutor urges arrests, quick trials for offenders

The Deputy Prosecutor of the Supreme Court has urged judicial and police authorities to not hesitate and proceed with arrests and trials of those abusing animals. The circular issued by the deputy prosecutor comes after the shocking cases of dogs abuse in Chania and Nikaia and commitment by the Agricultural ministry that “animal abuse will … The post Animal abuse: Supreme Court prosecutor urges arrests, quick trials for offenders appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Elderly in nursing home infected; Greeks ignore coronavirus restrictions

Twelve elderly residents of a nursing home in Glyfada suburb of south Athens have been detected positive to Covid-19  within a week. At the same time, parts of the Greek society keep ignoring restrictions to contain the spread of the coronavirus and are crowding at parties and in churches even in regions placed in lockdown. … The post Elderly in nursing home infected; Greeks ignore coronavirus restrictions appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Dutch royals return from Greek holiday after one day amid public anger

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima and their daughters left for Athens as new partial lockdown rules took hold in the Netherlands and people were urged to remain at home and travel as little as ...


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Opinion: America got cheated

In the pantheon of Greek gods, Dionysus loomed large. He was the god of fertility, the god of wine and, at the springtime festivals held in his name, the deity most closely associated with the birth of theater.


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Coronavirus: Dutch PM concedes 'wrong assessment' over royal holiday

Facing strong criticism, the royals cut short a trip to Greece they began during a partial lockdown.


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Dutch royals abort holiday to Greece after just one day amid lockdown row

The Dutch king and queen cut short a holiday in Greece on Saturday after facing criticism for taking a vacation when the Netherlands is under a partial coronavirus lockdown. King Willem-Alexander and ...


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Greek church holds drive-thru festival, Ahmad Ross has big game for St. Joseph football and more

New Jersey doesn't have this requirement. Holy Trinity holds drive-thru in place of traditional Greek Festival in EHT: “It’s a very big honor to run the Greek festival in our church because it ...


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Dutch royals forced to cut short holiday in Greece over criticism

October 18, 2020 - 10:37 BST Andrea Caamano King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands forced to cut short holiday in Greece over criticism King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the ...


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Turkey illegally expands Search & Rescue area in Aegean and East Med

Illegally and deliberately Turkey expanded the Search and Rescue responsibility area in the Aegean Sea and Eastern Mediterranean Sea with a post on …Twitter on Saturday. The move not only covers areas of Greek and Cypriot jurisdiction areas, it also brings the Greek-Turkish dispute over maritime zones at a new, dangerous level as it puts … The post Turkey illegally expands Search & Rescue area in Aegean and East Med appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Turkish Cypriots vote in presidential second-round poll

A pro-unification incumbent and the Ankara-backed prime minister are battling to lead the north of the divided island. Whoever wins will find themselves at the center of the Greek-Turkish dispute over energy exploration.


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Turkish Cypriots to determine leader in neck-and-neck election

Turkish Cypriots will head to the ballot box to cast their votes in the second round of the presidential election on Sunday to choose their leader who will try to see if the paused talks with the Greek Cypriots can be restarted to end the division of the island.


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GREECE: Turkish 'search and rescue' area illegal

GREECE'S Foreign Ministry says a "search and rescue area" that covers half the Aegean Sea, as delineated by a new Turkish law, is illegal and will end ...


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Police investigate murder of sailor on foreign ship off Greek coast

Police today opened an investigation on suspicion of murder that took place yesterday on a foreign ship off the coast of Greece. This morning, the ship docked at the port of Haifa and police and ...


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GREEK Minister appeals to Yannena residents to help break rising of infections

Civil Protection Deputy Minister for Crisis Management Nikos Hardalias appealed to the residents of Ioannina (Yannena), a city with high ...


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A day on the rocks: Top 5 breathtaking mountain views in Greece

Rock climbing and hiking have become two of the most “in-trend” sports for the Autumn season among GREEKS and tourists, and combine adrenaline, ...


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Saturday Wrap: Diem lifts Fairport in OT; Cotter paces Way-Co

GREECE ATHENA (2-2-0) 3. BROCKPORT (2-2-0) 4. Nadia Nealon's free kick with just over four minutes left hit Gisela Allen's head and found the ...


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Greek economy could see near-10% decline - Central bank

Greece’s recession-hit economy could shrink at a rate close to 10 per cent — the central bank’s worst-case scenario — if the coronavirus pandemic deepens, the head of the Bank of Greece ...


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A Geopolitical Time Bomb In Europe

GREECE, already supported by European countries, has openly stated that Ankara is undermining any efforts to create and maintain a dialogue.


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Peter Stathopoulos: Traveling with the fates: 999 steps above the sea

It was an easy drive from Nafplion to many of GREECE'S most compelling historical sites. It was especially easy for me: John drove while I sat in the ...


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Wiki Loves Monuments Greece: Wikipedia's 2020 Photography Competition Starts in Greece

Photos that have won in the GREEK Wiki competition in the previous years include the Castle in Medieval City of Rhodes, a Partial Lunar Eclipse over ...


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King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima cut short holiday in Greece after severe criticism

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands and family had to cut short their holiday in Greece just hours after landing in severe criticism. The Dutch royals travelled to Athens on a ...


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Eastern Mediterranean: too small of a bathtub for two swimmers

France's availability to “help GREECE in case of war” is expected to figure in GREECE'S upcoming defense program. Because of their entanglements with ...


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The Saudis inspired them … GREECE, Cyprus and Armenia to join...

The people of GREECE, Cyprus and Armenia followed the example of the Saudi people in calling for a boycott of products coming from Turkey. Due to ...


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Iconic actress Isabella Rossellini to film upcoming Movie “Arrivederci” in Greece and Australia

... Jackman, will direct Arrivederci in both Greece and Australia, and has already casted numerous GREEK and Australian actors to work on this project.


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Marialena Terzi – The Woman Behind 'Greek Mama Chef'

“I blog about home cooking, mum life and about GREECE”. If you are anything like me, you are always looking for food inspiration and recipes on the ...


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GREEK PM: Border Fence at Evros Ready by April 2021

... border fence at Evros, “was the least the government could do to provide a sense of security to GREEK citizens, whose morale remains high at such a ...


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Jessica’s Greek-inspired meatball sandwich

Jessica’s Greek-inspired meatball sandwich is so good, she said she could have it every night of the week. She shares some hacks on how to make your meatballs extra tasty and how to dress up ...


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Allen's late header helps Brockport girls outlast Athena, 4-3

Every time Brockport (2-2-0) scored, GREECE Athena (2-2-0) had an answer within the next 10 minutes. With the game going back and forth, Davis ...


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Four candidates in tender to purchase at least 67% of Alexandroupolis port in GREECE

Four candidates in tender to purchase at least 67% of Alexandroupolis port in GREECE. TornosNews.gr 17.10.2020 | 20:34. Α Decrease font Enlarge ...


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Megasthenes, Heracles and the Graeco-Indian Classical Antiquity

Jan Willem de Jong, in his 1973 book called 'The Discovery of India by the GREEKS' state some crucial Indo-GREEK interactions that could have possibly ...


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Virtual rush, no parties: University of Minnesota fraternities and sororities navigate pandemic life

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended GREEK life traditions at the U and colleges across the country, forcing fraternities and sororities to socialize from ...


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Jet2holidays: Jet2.com adds flights from Edinburgh to Rhodes after Greece taken off Scottish Government’s travel quarantine list

Today’s announcement comes as part of the company’s wider expansion into Greece. In the past few weeks, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have now added over 80 additional October and November services to ...


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This family-friendly Greece resort is perfect for kids of all ages

Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top Royal stories again. Each evening as sunset approached, small huddles formed by the pool. A frisson of excitement shivered through each towel-clad group as ...


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Ancient GREEK and Roman Statues Reappear After Years in Storage

Visitors to Rome can now see one of the most important private collections of ancient GREEK and Roman marble sculptures. The 90 works from the ...


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Fabio Panetta: Interview with Kathimerini

GREECE, an already heavily indebted country, will be burdened with additional ... Pandemic Crisis Support concluded that GREECE'S debt is sustainable.


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Coronavirus: Dutch royals return amid anger over Covid holiday

The family flew back from Greece after just a day on holiday there, amid intense criticism.


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Monroe County, Wegmans Host Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic at The Mall at GREECE Ridge

The Monroe County Health Department and Wegmans teamed up Saturday to provide a drive-thru flu shot clinic at the Mall at GREECE Ridge.


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Commentary: The next big disruption of the supply chain network

As Turkey and GREECE clash over oil and gas, here are 14 actions you can take to keep cargo moving and the supply chain agile and resilient. Photo of ...


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GREEK Life Adjusts to New COVID-19 Protocols

It is 9:30 p.m. on Monday night, and instead of halls filled with members of GREEK organizations for their weekly meetings, chapter presidents across ...


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Local Black GREEKS undertaking voter outreach initiative

Philadelphia at-large councilmembers Derek Green and Katherine Gilmore Richardson and about 25 members of Black GREEK-lettered organizations ...


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