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Monday, December 14, 2020

Hellenic Olympic Committee to launch educational programme in Greek schools

The Hellenic Olympic Committee (HOC) is set to launch an educational programme focused on the Olympic Games in schools across Greece ahead of Tokyo 2020. The "Olympic Education - Olympic Week in ...


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Aventura Mall expands international dining options featuring Greek, French, Argentine, Peruvian and Jamaican cuisine

… . Ornos Estiatorio is a Greek restaurant created by award-winning … restaurant offers traditional yet flavorful Greek cuisine in an authentic … dining at a restaurant in Greece. Ornos Estiatorio’s menu … and features a selection of Greek spirits, wines and beers …


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Greece: 62 deaths in 24 hours, 639 new coronavirus cases by just 7K tests

Greece’s health authorities announced on Monday 639 new coronavirus cases and 62 deaths in the past 24 hours. 558 Covid-19 patients are intubated in hospitals across the country. Death toll has reached 3,687 and the total cases stand at 125,173. It is the second consecutive day, where the new confirmed daily cases are a little … The post Greece: 62 deaths in 24 hours, 639 new coronavirus cases by just 7K tests appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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ICOMOS calls for Protection of antiquities at Thessaloniki metro station

The International Council on Monuments and Sites, a technical advisor to UNESCO is calling for the Protection of the Antiquities in situ at the Venizelos Metro station in Thessaloniki, northern Greece. The resolution comes following the decision of local authorities and the Greek Central Archeological Council to remove the antiquities and relocate them to another … The post ICOMOS calls for Protection of antiquities at Thessaloniki metro station appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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GFG – Greek From Greece Will Expand Rapidly in 2021

New York, NY (RestaurantNews.com) GFG – Greek From Greece will expand rapidly in 2021 with five new locations opening in the next six months. GFG takes diners to Greece with every bite of their ...


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EU cracks: Emmanuel Macron was 'ordered' out of negotiations by Angela Merkel after clash

EMMANUEL Macron was frozen out of EU negotiations by Angela Merkel, as the then-French minister did not see eye to eye with the German Chancellor on the Greek debt deal, a book claims.


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A Greek Billionaire Is Converting an Abandoned Tobacco Factory in Athens Into a Culture Venue-and Gifting It to the Government

The Lenorman Street Tobacco Factory will become a cultural venue thanks to funding from Dimitris Daskalopoulos's Neon Foundation.


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Feature: Artists in Greece stuck in survival mode amidst COVID-19 pandemic

Greece's cultural and creative sectors have been shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic. Kampanellis is now locked in survival mode just like most of his fellow artists, he told Xinhua in a recent ...


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What It’s Like to Hang With Giannis Antetokounmpo in Greece

To revisit this article, visit My Profile, then View saved stories. By Michael Pina One early morning last month, Ricky Thomason, a 28-year-old Parisian photographer vacationing in Greece, was jolted ...


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Greek retailer Jumbo says 2020 a "lost year" after nine-month profit drops

ATHENS, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Greek toy and seasonal items retailer Jumbo reported a 13% drop in nine-month profit on Monday and warned that 2020 will be a “lost year” as its stores across the ...


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Police investigation underway at Greece apartment complex

GREECE, N.Y. (WHEC) — A police investigation is underway at an apartment complex in Greece. Police responded to the Greece Commons Apartments on Andover Street Monday morning. News10NBC has a crew on ...


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Coronavirus Greece: 639 new cases, 62 fatalities

732 patients have been discharged from the ICU


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Erdogan Blasts US and EU Over S-400, Med Dispute-Tied Sanctions, Says Turkey Will Not Be Deterred

Last week, US Congress approved new sanctions against Turkey over its purchase of Russian-made S-400 air defence systems. At the same time, the European Union agreed a roadmap to comprehensive restrictions against Ankara over its unauthorized gas drilling in the eastern Mediterranean in waters claimed by Greece and Cyprus.


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Somalis Make Up New Migrant Wave to Greece via Turkey

Greece is gravely concerned about a new illegal migrant wave of Somalis who are entering Greece by means orchestrated by Turkey, aided by a network of NGOs and migrant traffickers. Earlier this month, Migration Minister Notis Mitarakis said in a news brief that more than half of the people arriving on the island of Lesvos […]


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Greece Records 639 New Coronavirus Cases, 62 Deaths on Monday

On Monday, a total of 639 cases of Covid-19 were diagnosed in Greece, down from 693 on Sunday — which was itself a significantly lower figure than those recorded in recent months. In the past day, 62 people with the virus passed away in the country, which was 23 fewer than Sunday. Currently, 558 patients […]


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Greek system tied to coronavirus cases in Lane County

In early November, the Lane County Health Department reported that 35% of all outbreak-related cases in the county were attributed to the University of Oregon’s Greek system. Less than a week later, ...


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Turkey demands demilitarization of 6 Greek islands

The Turkish navy on Sunday evening issued three navigational (Navtex) warnings demanding the demilitarization of the Greek islands of Samothraki, Lemnos, Chios, Samos, Tilos and Halki. The move came after European Union leaders last week failed to agree on solid sanctions against Turkey over its actions in the Eastern Mediterranean. Meanwhile, reports Monday said that … The post Turkey demands demilitarization of 6 Greek islands appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Online Christmas Deco workshops for children by Hellenic American Union

The Hellenic American Union and the Museum of Greek Children’s Art are joining forces to hold two online hands-on creative workshops this coming weekend, inviting primary school children to make Christmas tree decorations and cards for friends and family. Markers, crayons, colorful papers, gold dust and ribbons are only some of the materials used to … The post Online Christmas Deco workshops for children by Hellenic American Union appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Power outage in Covid-19 hospital forces manual operation of respirators

Panic broke out at “Gennimatas” hospital in Thessaloniki on Friday following a power outage and the failure of the supporting generator. The lives of several Covid-19 patients in oxygen support were at risk as the supply in ICUs ceased. As the power outage lasted one hour, medical and nursing staff were forced to operate respirators … The post Power outage in Covid-19 hospital forces manual operation of respirators appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Church to use the Poor Fund to pay €1800 fine for opening illegally

The Metropolis of Mesogaia in Attica announced that it will use the fund for the poor in order to pay the fines of 1,800 euros imposed by police. On Sunday, the gates of a church in Koropi, East Attica, were opened to the faithful although that is forbidden under the lockdown rules. A citizen – … The post Church to use the Poor Fund to pay €1800 fine for opening illegally appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Petsas: Levels of Covid in Greece still putting pressure on health system; nail bars to open Tuesday

… this is equally true for Greece, government spokesperson Stelios Petsas said … ," Petsas said, adding that Greece's national health system …


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Greece extends Notams with Covid measures until Jan.

Greece's Civil Aviation Authority … said that all passengers entering Greece from abroad, including from European …


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Migrants say they were forcefully pushed back at sea by Greek security forces

Greek authorities forcefully pushed back migrants after they reached the island of Lesbos in late November, a report said Monday. A group of migrants and refugees who crossed ...


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Excerpts from the address of Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs Miltiadis Varvitsiotis during the Parliamentary debate for the ratification of the state budget for the 2021 fiscal year (12 December 2020)

During his speech at Parliament as part of the debate for the ratification of the state budget for the 2021 fiscal year, Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs Miltiadis Varvitsiotis referred to the results of yesterday's European Council meeting. With specific regard to the issue of sanctions against Turkey, the Alternate Minister stressed that “as long as the issue of Turkey's provocative actions and violations remains on the table of the European Council, as long as Turkey is being asked to demonstrate cooperation in the sense of avoiding unilateral provocative actions in a persistent and reliable way and to manage refugee flows, and as long as the Council is asking European institutions to prepare an overall assessment of European-Turkish relations, this proves that the issue is not one between Greece and Turkey, but one between Europe and Turkey”. He added that it is very important to see Europe taking steps forward, albeit slow and sparing, rather than closing the issue, calling it a bilateral one and declaring that Greece and Turkey must resolve it. In the same context, Mr Varvitsiotis underlined that sanctions are the means to exert pressure on Turkey to stop its provocative conduct, return to the negotiation table and engage in dialogue with Greece on delimiting our maritime zones with respect for international law. Moreover, in his words, it is the first time this was set out and described in such a manner in the conclusions of yesterday's European Council meeting, stressing that “we cannot expect every European Council meeting to resolve all issues between Greece and Turkey. However, the clear condemnation of Turkey's provocativeness, clear and unwavering support to Greece and Cyprus and, of course, the widening of the sanctions decided upon in 2019 have definitely become common ground”. Furthermore, the Alternate Minister referred to the Recovery Fund on which Europe's leaders reached an agreement yesterday. He called it a major step towards shielding the European economy from recession and the first step towards debt mutualisation, adding that our country is aiming to leverage the EUR 72 billion for the recovery and transformation of its economy, which is why it has already prepared a comprehensive plan, which has been submitted to the European Commission and is pending approval. After stressing two further major successes of the European Union, namely the joint procurement of coronavirus vaccines as a comprehensive response to the pandemic and the agreement on the 55% cut to emissions by 2030 in order to combat climate change, the Alternate Minister highlighted the challenges that the European Union will be facing next year. As he noted, the primary strategy is one of security for the protection of territorial sovereignty, effective control of external borders and establishment of a common migration and asylum policy. A key second axis is the economic recovery of Europe through Green Development and Digital Transformation, with Mr Varvitsiotis stating that “our country must absolutely be on the front line of this effort”. The Alternate Minister also commented on the need “to discuss what Europe is and how its strength is displayed with regard to geopolitical developments”. In the context of the Dialogue on the Future of Europe, we must raise the issue that Europe cannot examine the system for security in the wider region through the lens of bilateral economic interests. Europe must adopt a role and a position, as well as consistency in its positions. Because our policy, one which wishes to see Greece grow, become stronger and create prospects, calls for Greece to be at the very core of the European Union”. In conclusion, Mr Varvitsiotis reviewed 2020, calling it a difficult year during which Greece handled a multilevel (health, economic and national) crisis through which, nevertheless, our country is not at a worse position, particularly in relation to the multidimensional foreign policy followed. As he stressed, “we managed to forge many alliances, promote a common understanding as a mean of deterrence and develop and deepen strong, traditional relations with allies such as the United States and France”. He also made specific reference to our country's strategic cooperation with Egypt, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, as well as the progress made in the policy of Enlargement of the European Union in the Western Balkans, thus concluding a National Strategy adopted in 2003 as a European Strategy during the Thessaloniki Summit.


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Greece Courts Pharmaceutical Giants to Make Country Hub of Innovation

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis asked the heads of top pharmaceutical firms during an online meeting on Sunday to develop practical proposals to create a strong and competitive biopharmaceutical sector in the country. As the Prime Minister noted, the challenge was how to make the transition from the current vibrant but not exactly cutting-edge domestic pharmaceutical […]


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Greek discovery: ‘Astounding 2,000-year-old' artefact dubbed ’world’s first computer’

AN ANCIENT Greek discovery dating back more than 2,000 years left experts baffled, leading some to claim the artefact could be the "world's first computer".


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Gov’t announces restrictions for Christmas gatherings; nail-shops open again

Greece’s Government spokesman announced on Monday rules for celebrating Christmas and New Year and also the re-opening of nail-shops as of Tuesday, December 15. Gatherings at home on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as well as on New Year’s Eve and New Year Day will be limited to a maximum of 9 people from two … The post Gov’t announces restrictions for Christmas gatherings; nail-shops open again appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greece’s Civil Aviation notam for 3-day quarantine for flight passengers

Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority has issued a Notam extending measures to protect airline passengers and the public from Covid-19. The measures include a mandatory three-day quarantine for anyone entering the country. In an announcement, the CAA said that all passengers entering Greece from abroad, including from European Union member-states, between December 18 and January 7 … The post Greece’s Civil Aviation notam for 3-day quarantine for flight passengers appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greek privatisation agency chief to step down

The chairman of Greece's privatisation agency will step down later this week after his three-year term came to an end last month, the agency said on Monday.


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Greece reports 693 new COVID-19 cases, 124,534 in total

(Xinhua) -- Greece reported 693 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the national total to 124,534, authorities announced on Sunday. Meanwhile, the country's death toll from the virus increased by 85 to 3,625 ...


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Greece Announces Restrictions on Holiday Gatherings

The Greek government on Monday announced lockdown rules for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as well as for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Gatherings at homes will be limited to a maximum ...


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Year in review: A look at news events in April 2020

… missing off the coast of Greece. Greek state TV said the helicopter … crashed into the sea between Greece and Italy, killing at least … crash off the coast of Greece, and said the body of …


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Greece Construction Output Decline Slows In Q3

Greece's construction output declined at a softer rate in the third quarter, data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority showed on ...


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Menorah lit at Midland Mall

After Jews of the era, led by Judah Maccabee, drove off their GREEK-Syrian oppressors, Maccabee called on his followers to rebuild and cleanse the ...


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UMD PHA to implement changes to sorority recruitment this spring

Members of her family were involved in GREEK life, McKay said. She's heard stories of their experiences and said she feels hopeful for what recruitment ...


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Greek Bishops in the trenches over government’s decision for closed Churches during Christmas

Some Hierarchs will chime the bells in mourning


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Over 2,000 African migrants on Turkish coast ready to enter Greece (photos)

Most are from Somalia


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Greece Sends Humanitarian Aid to Armenia

Greece sent over the weekend a plane-load of humanitarian relief supplies, gathered by Armenian organizations in the country, for the victims of the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh). The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to the request of Armenian Organizations in Greece (Armenian Relief Society, Armenian Blue Cross and Cross of Mercy Macedonia – […]


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The Story of the Two Greeks who Became Spies of Turkey

Two Muslim Greeks, originally from Western Thrace, home to a sizeable community of Muslims, were arrested and charged for espionage on behalf of Turkey in the island of Rhodes over the weekend. One of the accused is a secretary at the office of the Turkish consul in the city of Rhodes, whose activities were monitored […]


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Leaders of Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania and Greece attend joint press conference

Leaders of Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania and Greece agreed on Saturday that the whole region needs to be included in the European Union (EU) and that the cooperation on joint projects can bring the region long-awaited prosperity and stability.


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Stephen (Efstathios) Stephanides

Born in GREECE, he was the son of Anastasia (Porgiazides) Stephanides and the late Theodore Stephanides. Stephen was a graduate of Peabody ...


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Christmas Covid-19 Rules in GREECE – Here's what you need to know

Christmas is nearly here and we have put together a list of measures and restrictions currently in place in GREECE.


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All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Weirton recognized

… of recognition to All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, honoring the community …


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Commemorating the 2500th Anniversary of the Battle of Thermopylae in Sydney, Australia

The event was attended by the Consul General of GREECE in Sydney Mr. Christos Karras. Tags: Athenian Association of NSW, Australia, Australian ...


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Eleftherios Petrounias shares first photo of newborn daughter

This article was researched and written by a GCT team member. Previous Article. GREEK Australian fitness sensation Kayla Itsines - Her diet revealed.


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Humanitarian aid from Greece arrives in Armenia

YEREVAN, DECEMBER 14, ARMENPRESS. A plane delivering humanitarian aid from Greece to Armenia has arrived in Yerevan, the Armenian MFA reports. The aid was delivered to Armenia accompanied by the ...


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Innovation roundtables forum by German-GREEK Chamber on Thursday

The German-GREEK Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be hosting its “e-Innovation Roundtables” online forum this Thursday, titled “Innovation: ...


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Syntagma Square lights up for Christmas

Huge neon letters that form the name of the GREEK capital 'Ἀθήνα' have also been placed on Kifisias Avenue. Syntagma Square lights up for Christmas ...


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GREEK Australian fitness sensation Kayla Itsines – Her diet revealed

The 29-year-old mainly follows a Mediterranean-style diet that is packed full of GREEK foods from her heritage. “This means a wide variety of vegetable ...


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Man arrested in connection with deadly GREECE hit and run, victim identified

GREECE, N.Y. (WHEC) — GREECE Police announced Sunday the arrest of a man they say hit and killed a GREECE woman on Friday, they also released ...


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