Coronavirus Greece: 100 deaths, 1882 new cases, intubations rise to 622

Greece’s health authorities announced on Thursday, 100 more deaths in past 24 hours and 1,882 new coronavirus cases. The number of intubated Covid-19 patients has hit a new record and rose to 622. Death toll has reached 2,706 and the total cases stand at 111,537. The number of the daily infections appeared lower again, however, … The post Coronavirus Greece: 100 deaths, 1882 new cases, intubations rise to 622 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Altar to Ancient Greek God Pan Found Embedded in Wall of Byzantine Church

Christians in what is now northern Israel may have repurposed the basalt structure as a deliberate affront to pagan worshippers ...

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Greece Slams Turkey for Deadly Migrant Vessel Sinking

Greece has lashed out at Turkey, accusing it of pushing distressed asylum seekers into Greek waters, endangering their lives during risky sea crossings to Europe. Athens says such conduct highlights ...

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Turkish opposition: Greek commander was right about searching Turkish ship going to Libya

Turkish opposition leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu was fired upon by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan over comments about the EU-led Operation Irini inspection of a ...

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Coronavirus live news: Italy reports record deaths after close to a thousand Covid-linked fatalities in 24 hours

Italy registers 993 new deaths and 23,255 new cases; Iran goes past 1m cases; WHO investigating prospects e-vaccination certificates * US logs a record 3,157 coronavirus deaths in one day * European and US experts question UK’s fast-track of vaccine * Public trust vital for Covid-19 vaccine programmes says WHO * Swedes’ support for anti-lockdown stance slips amid rising deaths * Cyberspies target Covid vaccine ‘cold chain’ distribution network 6.43pm GMT The Guardian’s editorial on vaccine distribution: As the pandemic took hold around the world, one image came to capture the wildly differing experiences of a common crisis: “We are in the same storm, but we are not all in the same boat.” This is equally applicable to our escape from the storm. The speed with which vaccines have been developed is incredible; the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is due to be used in the UK within days. But reaching the billions who need them worldwide may be even more challenging. Related: The Guardian view on Covid-19 vaccine distribution: fairer is also wiser | Editorial 6.31pm GMT THE EU SAYS HOPE IS IN SIGHT FOR REFUGEES WHO HAVE BORNE THE BRUNT OF STRICT LOCKDOWN RESTRICTIONS IN CAMPS IN GREECE, our correspondent Helena Smith reports from Athens. Following on extraordinarily difficult year for asylum seekers in holding facilities on frontline AEGEAN ISLANDS, the European Commission announced it is working with Greek authorities to overhaul reception centres. Continue reading...

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City of Serres to donate Christmas decoration money for ICU beds

Authorities in the city of Serres in northern Greece hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic said Thursday scrap plans to set up Christmas decorations and a nativity scene this year to donate the money to the local hospital’s intensive care ward. “We have decided to use the funds to pay for two additional ICU spaces, … The post City of Serres to donate Christmas decoration money for ICU beds appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Greece, EU sign memorandum of cooperation for new closed camp on Lesvos

Greek Migration and Asylum Minister Notis Mitarakis and European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson signed a memorandum of cooperation for the construction of a new reception centre for migrants and refugees on the island of Lesvos. The new reception centre will be built with the cooperation of the Greek authorities, the European Commission and … The post Greece, EU sign memorandum of cooperation for new closed camp on Lesvos appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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'Immortals Fenyx Rising' Wants to Bring Out the Comedy in Greek Mythology

"I feel like mythology has a lot of humor in it. We take religion very seriously nowadays and it's about morality and how you should behave, but the Greeks saw their religion much more as ...

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Wizz Air launches new routes from Cardiff to Spain, Portugal and Greece from £27.99

WIZZ Air has launched flights from Cardiff Airport for the first time, with destinations including Lanzarote, Tenerife and Corfu. It will be the fourth base for the airline, alongside London ...

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NATO talks on E.Med called off due to Greece’s absence

The meeting was scheduled for the end of November at the NATO headquarters. The first meeting between the delegations was held on Sept. 3 and six meetings have since been held. The technical ...

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Luxury awaits you on a Greek cruise

Greece is a tourist destination that has a lot to offer. You can book Greek island cruises, and you will enjoy it to the fullest.

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Sisi to Panagiotopoulos: I want to further strengthen Greek-Egyptian military cooperation

Sisi gave a warm welcome to Greek Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos, who has been paying an official visit to Cairo ...

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Roma children excluded from distance learning during Greece’s lockdown

A complaint has been filed against Greece’s Education Ministry for ignoring the rights of Roma children during the lockdown and for their exclusion from distance education. The Greek chapter of Helsinki Watch has filed a complaint against Education Minister Niki Kerameos and deputy minister Sofia Zaharaki. Greek Helsinki Monitor filed complaint against Minister and Deputy … The post Roma children excluded from distance learning during Greece’s lockdown appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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2nd body recovered off Greek island after migrant boat sank

Greece’s coast guard says the body of a woman has been recovered on the island of Lesbos and has been identified as that of a woman reported missing after a migrant boat sank the previous day ...

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EU takes Bulgaria, Greece to court over toxic air

BRUSSELS — The European Commission will take Bulgaria and Greece to the EU Court of Justice after both countries breached air pollution limits for years despite multiple warnings, the Commission ...

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Greece obstructs NATO deconfliction mechanism on East Med, security sources say

Greece is hindering a NATO-led mechanism to resolve tensions and conflict in the Eastern Mediterranean, refusing to attend talks, security sources stated on Thursday.

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The Aesthetics of Hope in Late Greek Imperial Literature

This book sheds light on a relatively dark period of literary history, the late third century CE, a period that falls between the Second Sophistic and Late Antiquity. It argues that more was being ...

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Listen: The Postal Service’s Greek Theatre album headlines a flurry of new live releases

The Chronicle's guide to notable music also includes new live albums from the Arctic Monkeys, Deafheaven and Nils Frahm.

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Turkish Coast Guard dismiss Greek media claims

Turkey's Command on Thursday dismissed Greek media reports claiming Turkish officials did not help stranded irregular migrants heading toward the island of Lesbos. A s ...

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The War For Digital Nomads Heats Up As Greece Passes New Tax Law

Greece's parliament passed a new law allowing digital nomads to half their income tax. This makes Greece the latest European country to try and woo the new work-from-home workforce, and puts southern ...

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Parliament committee does not trust EU agency on reporting of pushbacks at Greek border

The reporting of Frontex staff about alleged pushback of migrants by the Greek coast guard was discussed by the European Parliament's Civil Liberties Committee (Liber) on Tuesday (1 December). Re ...

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Greece extends lockdown restrictions until Dec 14, says gov’t spokesman

Greece extends the lockdown restrictions until Decmber 14, 2020, the government spokesman announced on Thursday.Te extension of the lockdown that has been imposed since November 7 was expected as the second wave of the pandemic does no decrease to a degree sufficient to open the economy. “The increased epidemiological load does not allow us to … The post Greece extends lockdown restrictions until Dec 14, says gov’t spokesman appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Third police officer dies of Covid-19 in northern Greece since Dec 1

The union of Police officers in Greece has raised serious safety issues on Thursday after three police officers died of Covid-19 since the beginning of the month. The latest fatality, a 55-year-old officer was intubated and passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday. He had been was hospitalized in Katerini, west Macedonia, since … The post Third police officer dies of Covid-19 in northern Greece since Dec 1 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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The 10 top holiday destinations Brits can travel to this winter – including Spain, Greece and the Maldives

The rest of Greece is on the UK 'red' list meaning a two week quarantine in the UK. While on holiday, tourists must also wear masks in public places and avoid leaving their hotels unless essential.

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Greek city to use Christmas money for more ICU beds

A city in northern Greece hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic said Thursday it will scrap plans to set up Christmas decorations and a nativity scene this year to donate the money to the local ...

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Helping young refugees find a new life in Greece

English News and Press Release on World about Protection and Human Rights; published on 03 Dec 2020 by Theirworld ...

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Covid-19 vaccines to be free and voluntary, Greek government spokesperson said

The lockdown will be extended until December 14th

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Greek Supreme Court rules unvaccinated students can be expelled from school

The decision comes just before Greece is expected to start its Covid-19 vaccination plan

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Greece accuses Turkey of endangering the lives of asylum seekers

Greece has accused Turkey of pushing asylum seekers into Greek waters and imperilling their lives in dangerous sea crossings to Europe.The accusation came after the Greek coast guard recovered the ...

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Greece's sceptical Church faces hard coronavirus reality

But when several prominent members -- including its leader -- fell ill with the virus, the powerful Orthodox Church had to face reality. At least five senior clerics have been hit with the virus in ...

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Greek island to get new EU-backed migration camp

The European Commission, along with EU agencies and the Greek government, have agreed to build and operate a new reception centre on the Greek island of Lesbos. A European Commission spokesperson said ...

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Coronavirus: Greece extends lockdown by a week until December 14

Greece said Thursday it will extend a coronavirus lockdown by a week to December 14, citing persistently high infection rates. “The epidemiological burden remains high,” government spokesman Stelios ...

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'Immortals Fenyx Rising' is a monster-smashing deep dive into Greek mythology

Ubisoft Quebec's "Immortals Fenyx Rising" has a light plot, great exploration, okay combat, and a hilarious meta take on what makes Greek mythology so darn weird.

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Acropolis: Modern elevator for people with disabilities inaugurated

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis inaugurated the new elevator for people with disabilities who will finally have access to the Acropolis of Athens. The lift will facilitate access to the monuments of the Acropolis in Athens for wheelchair users, elderly citizens and others with mobility problems. It starts at the level of the ancient promenade, on … The post Acropolis: Modern elevator for people with disabilities inaugurated appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Greece opens Christmas seasonal stores on Dec 7

The Ministry of Development and Investment officially announced the opening of stores selling purely seasonal Christmas item as from Monday, December 7, 2020. Supermarkets will be allowed to sell Christmas items as well. Details for the opening hours and the way of operation of these stores will be reportedly announced tomorrow, Friday, by the  General … The post Greece opens Christmas seasonal stores on Dec 7 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Greek health body publishes ‘inaccurate’ virus data

Wrong data leads us to wrong assessment of pandemic,' says expert External links in TIMETURK are open on a separate page. Authors are responsible for the published writings and comments. This site has ...

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Greek telecom authority consults on new quality indicators

Greek telecommunications authority EETT opened a public consultation on its draft decision for the amendment of the existing decision concerning the regulation of quality indicators. The draft ...

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Flights to Greece, Spain, Portugal and Egypt from Cardiff as budget airline creates new base

Good news for holidaymakers as a budget airline has announced a new permanent base at Cardiff Airport providing flights to destinations across Europe and Egypt. Wizz Air will also create 40 jobs as ...

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Greek environmental association turns page under new leadership

The Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association (Helmepa) is searching for a new chief executive to lead it into an era in which environmental issues are much more consequential for its ...

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On this day in 1944, Dekemvriana shots are fired in Athens

... 11th of January 1945, between GREEK left-wing Resistance forces (EAM-ELAS, the KKE) and the British Army, supported by the GREEK Government, ...

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Greece’s nightlife back when a vaccine arrives

Greece’s hospitality sector such as bars, cafés and restaurants will open again only when a vaccine is approved, Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday. “Some economic activities will not take ...

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GREECE'S oldest Holocaust survivor dies at 96

ATHENS, GREECE — Εsther Cohen, GREECE'S oldest Holocaust survivor, has died of “old age,” a representative of the Jewish community in ...

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‘Sometimes it’s like we’re not there’: Black students reflect on exclusion in Greek community

The University of Alabama has one of the largest sorority and fraternity communities in the United States. But despite Greek life being a cornerstone of campus life, disparities between traditional ...

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Greek rock climber gets creative at home during lockdown

Not because 21-year-old Manthos Valsamidis was over being 'locked up' at home during Greece's second lockdown, but to stay in shape.

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GREECE Prepares for 2021 Tourism Challenges

The two sides also discussed strengthening GREECE'S reach through digital means and targeted marketing actions, which will be carried out by the Greek ...

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Giannis Reveals When He'd Consider Retiring From The NBA

One is winning an NBA title, and the other one is winning a medal for his native GREECE. “I will not stop playing until I get what I want to achieve,” ...

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Opinion: My Unfiltered and Honest GREEK Life Experience

I only learned that GREEK life wasn't the norm at Rowan after learning that all of my friends that I made in my first semester were not rushing. However, ...

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A visual history of GREEK Australians

Through their visual project “GREEK Australians: In Their Own Image,” Australian documentary photographer Effy Alexakis and her historian ...

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GREEK Foreign Minister meets Egyptian Ambassador in Athens

The meeting focused on the constant bolstering of GREEK-Egyptian relations and the countries' close cooperation for the promotion of regional stability, ...

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GREEK shipowners oppose the EU's ETS plans: Want tax on fossil fuels instead

The GREEK shipowners strongly oppose the EU Commissions plans to include shipping under the EU's quota system. If shipping ends up being ...

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