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Thursday, November 12, 2020

Greek Fest Express planned Nov. 20 and 21 with drive-through food pickup

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 435 Keating Drive, will hold a Greek Fest Express on Nov. 20 and 21, offering Greek meals and pastries through drive-thru pickup service.


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GREECE records highest daily cases

ATHENS. GREECE on Thursday recorded 3,316 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, the highest daily figure since the start of the pandemic.


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GREECE added to Scotland's quarantine list along with parts of Cyprus

Mainland GREECE and parts of Cyprus have been added to Scotland's quarantine list. It means those travelling from the Mediterranean country - except ...


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As Covid cases shoot up, GREECE braces for tougher lockdown

GREECE comes under tougher lockdown restrictions on Friday, a day after the country's health authorities reported its worst performance since the ...


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Half of Greeks not satisfied with Gov’t measures against pandemic (Take Poll, pls)

Half of Greeks are not satisfied the the measures the government has taken to contain the “aggressive spread” of the coronavirus and the majority of them believes that the measures were taken with delay. In a public opinion poll conducted by ALCO on behalf of Open TV on November 6-11, 2020. 52% of respondents said … The post Half of Greeks not satisfied with Gov’t measures against pandemic (Take Poll, pls) appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Mainland GREECE Removed From UK Government's Safe Travel List

Most of GREECE has been removed from the UK government's list of travel corridors, transport secretary Grant Shapps has announced. Only the islands ...


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Most of GREECE removed from travel corridors list

Most of GREECE has been removed from the Government's list of travel corridors, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced. Only people ...


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Coronavirus Scotland: GREECE added to Scotland's quarantine list except for five Greek islands

Travellers arriving in Scotland this weekend from GREECE – except the islands of Crete, Corfu, Kos, Rhodes and Zante – as well as the Sovereign Base ...


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How tall are Greek youth? – Global survey

The average height for young boys is a little lower than 1.80 m


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UK removes mainland Greece from Covid-19 ‘safe list’

The Greek islands are still safe


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Turkey issues Navtex for demilitirisation of Greek islands of Tilos and Halki

Ankara is escalating its provocations against Greece


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Migration Ministry: Pandemic Restrictions Have Brought Drop in Residence Permits

ATHENS -- There are 514,734 non-EU nationals currently living in GREECE with a valid residence permit, a figure reduced by 5.9 pct since the start of ...


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Feature: GREECE to offer tax breaks to woo "digital migrants"

GREECE'S favorable climate and low property prices in comparison with other European countries, as well as the relatively successful management of the ...


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Iceland is one of the countries taken off the quarantine list

Travellers returning to the UK from mainland GREECE will have to self-isolate for two weeks from 4am this Saturday. Only the islands of Corfu, Crete, ...


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GREECE bolsters and extends coronavirus flight restrictions

Authorities in GREECE have decided to extend a number of measures on air travel in the country in order to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 until ...


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UK puts mainland GREECE back on quarantine list

The decision was prompted by the sharp increase of coronavirus cases in GREECE over recent weeks. Online. PRINT; FAVORITE; REMOVE ...


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Big Amazon distribution center planned for GREECE. Another possible in Gates?

A large Amazon distribution center is coming to Lexington Avenue in GREECE, Monroe County and GREECE town officials said Thursday.


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GREECE'S Covid-19 deaths, ICU patients and new cases reach all-time highs

GREECE on Thursday received the worst progress report it has seen since the start of the coronavirus crisis, recording all-time highs of 3,316 new cases ...


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Let's talk about Turkey's daily violations of GREECE'S air and maritime space

A brief summary of Turkey's violations of GREECE'S airspace presents some staggering figures. In the decade 2009-2019, Turkish jets violated Greek air ...


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Queues for COVID tests continue as Greek doctors warn hospitals at breaking point

Queues for COVID tests continue as Greek doctors warn hospitals in Thessaloniki are at breaking point dealing with a surge in new cases.


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Greek newspaper likens Pfizer’s Jewish CEO with the Nazi doctor Josef Mengele in front-page photo

A Greek newspaper whose publisher was convicted recently of anti-Semitic defamation warned its readers that Pfizer’s Jewish CEO will “stick the needle” into them while calling the pharmaceutical ...


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Covid: People arriving in UK from mainland Greece will need to isolate

But those returning from Qatar, UAE, Laos and the Turks and Caicos Islands will not need to self-isolate.


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Antisemitic Greek Paper Under Fire for Conspiracy-Laden Attack on Jewish CEO of Pfizer

The Greek newspaper Makeleio’s antisemitic front page targeting Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla. Image: Screenshot. A Greek newspaper with a record ...


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Doctors in Thessaloniki warn hospitals at breaking poinτ

A surge in coronavirus infections in Greece’s northern city of Thessaloniki is pushing the hospital system to its limits, doctors at a medical facility say, as the second wave of the pandemic takes a toll. Last week Greece ordered a nationwide three-week lockdown, its second this year, in a bid to stop the spread of … The post Doctors in Thessaloniki warn hospitals at breaking poinÏ„ appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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TUI payments delay puts survival of Greek hoteliers at risk

The survival of hundreds of Greek businesses in the hospitality industry is at stake after tour operator TUI earlier this month issued a series of contract amendments that require hotel owners to wait until March 2021 for three-quarters of the money due for accommodation booked this year, the Financial Times reported on Thursday. According to … The post TUI payments delay puts survival of Greek hoteliers at risk appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greece coronavirus records: 50 deaths, 3316 new cases, 310 intubated

Greece’s triple coronavirus negative record on Thursday: 50 deaths in last 24 hours, 3316  new cases and a total of 310 Covid-19 patients are intubated in hospitals Intensive Care Units across the country. Total cases have reached 66,637 and death toll 959. 334 Covid-19 patients have died in this month alone, November 1-12. The recent … The post Greece coronavirus records: 50 deaths, 3316 new cases, 310 intubated appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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US Army kicks off live-fire Patriot drills in GREECE with three NATO allies

About 250 troops from the U.S., Germany, GREECE and the Netherlands are taking part in the air defense operations at NATO's firing range on the Greek ...


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Israel, GREECE and Greek Cypriot discuss East Mediterranean

An official meeting between the defence ministers of Cyprus, GREECE and Israel is taking place in Nicosia today, Cyprus News Agency reports.


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Serious tsunami hits GREECE and Turkey after 7.0 earthquake

The earthquake triggered a tsunami that flooded the coastal district of Seferihisar (Turkey) and the port of Samos (GREECE). Within 8-11 minutes after ...


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UAE added to travel corridor list, but GREECE removed

The United Arab Emirates is among a handful of countries added to England's quarantine-free travel corridor list, but mainland GREECE has been ...


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$50 million Amazon development coming to Eastman Business Park in GREECE

GREECE, N.Y. (WROC) — Monroe County Executive Adam Bello, GREECE Town Supervisor Bill Reilich and Michael Huntress of Acquest Development ...


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Mainland GREECE removed from travel corridor list with Iceland and UAE among new additions

This means anyone arriving into the country from GREECE from 4am on Saturday will be required to quarantine for two weeks. However, it does not ...


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Greek hospital staff demand hirings as cases, deaths spike

Dozens of hospital workers held protests at hospitals in Greece Thursday, demanding more medical staff be hired as the country struggles to contain a resurgence of ...


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Cyprus, Israel, Greece agree to boost defense cooperation

The defense ministers of Greece, Israel and Cyprus agreed Thursday to step up military cooperation they said will keep their armed forces better prepared, help create more jobs and bolster security in ...


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Greece registers 3,316 new COVID-19 cases on Nov. 12, new high

Greece on Thursday reported 3,316 new coronavirus cases, its highest daily tally since its first infection surfaced in February, according to health authorities data. The latest jump in infections ...


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Coronavirus: Mainland Greece back on UK's quarantine list

Travellers returning from mainland Greece will need to self-isolate for two weeks on their return to the UK, the transport secretary has said. The measures come into effect from 04:00 GMT on Saturday.


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EU Border Force Faces Investigation Over Handling Of Human Rights Violation Allegations

The office of the European Union’s ombudsman has opened an investigation into the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Frontex, after repeated accusations of border agents committing human rights violations at the Turkey-Greece border.


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Guide to the weekend: Lights and Leashes, Greek Food Fest, youth showcase and more

While restrictions are likely to tighten during the surge, here is a list of socially distant events and online activities happening around Anne Arundel County this weekend: ...


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Iowa State imposes new restrictions, honing in on Greek system, as COVID cases spike

A 366-COVID-case spike over the last week has prompted Iowa State University to enact new restrictions across campus - including within its sorority and fraternity community, which is limiting ...


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Greek trade unionists appeal for support over government bill ahead of general strike

GREEK workers have called for support from their international counterparts ahead of a general strike next week over measures that they say would effectively ban trade unions in the country. The ...


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WiFi4EU stories: an interview with Mayor of Skiathos, Greece

For the stunning Greek municipality of Skiathos, the EUR 15,000 WiFi4EU voucher came as a great opportunity to improve connectivity and promote the cultural heritage and natural beauties of the area.


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Acrimonious debate in Greek parliament over handling of Covid-19 pandemic

Opposition parties accuse the government of failing to do enough


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Supermarkets in Greece to close at 8:30 pm as of Nov 16

Supermarkets will close half an hour earlier, at 20:30 from next Monday, November 16, because of the night curfew, Deputy Development and Investment Minister Nikos Papathanasis told state broadcaster ERT on Thursday. He said also that the plan to open supermarkets on upcoming Sunday, Nov 15, has been cancelled. “At the moment the flow at … The post Supermarkets in Greece to close at 8:30 pm as of Nov 16 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Mink breeder in northern Greece tested positive, dead animals in his farm

Dead mink animals have been found in a breeding farm in Kaloneri of the Municipality of Siatista, western Macedonia, while the breeder has been tested positive to Covid-19. The breeder was tested and found positive  after he developed coronavirus symptoms. He is in self-isolation. Some animals in farm have reportedly also symptoms. Samples from dead … The post Mink breeder in northern Greece tested positive, dead animals in his farm appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greek-Turkish Rivalry Persists, Even in Celebration of Possible Coronavirus Vaccine

Greece and Turkey have long been at loggerheads over a host of issues – from a scattering of uninhabited islands in the Aegean Sea that divide them, to the origins of souvlaki. Now, they are trading ...


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Minoan Palace in Malia flooded after heavy rainfall

The ancient workshops excavated in the Minoan palace complex in Malia, Crete, have been flooded after heavy rain in the area this week, the Culture Ministry said in a statement. Underground pipes were unable to channel water away from a nearby field that was submerged in water. The local archaeological service has called on the … The post Minoan Palace in Malia flooded after heavy rainfall appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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WSU GREEK organizations to host plasma drive

WSU GREEK organizations to host plasma drive. Donors must be symptom-free for at least four weeks; drive open from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 23-24 ...


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Exclusive: Smithsonian Channel buys 'GREEK Island Odyssey' from Drive

GREEK Island Odyssey With Bettany Hughes was produced by Sandstone Global Productions for ViacomCBS-owned Channel 5 in the UK and is sold ...


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Travel latest news: Government urged to create new travel corridors as GREECE awaits quarantine fate

Travel latest news: Government urged to create new travel corridors as GREECE awaits quarantine fate. 12 November 2020 • 8:39am. Save. GREECE ...


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GREECE man recovering after shooting on New York Street

(WROC) — A GREECE man is recovering from a gunshot wound after a shooting in the west side of the City of Rochester. According to the Rochester ...


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