Greece weather: Heavy rainfalls, thunderstorms, gale-force south winds

Greece’s National Meteorological Service warns of weather deterioration with powerful rainfalls, thunderstorms and gale-force south winds in the Aegean Sea with up to 7-8 Beaufort and locally up to 9 B. The bad weather front sets in from the West on Sunday evening and moves gradually to northern Greece, the islands of north and East … The post Greece weather: Heavy rainfalls, thunderstorms, gale-force south winds appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Tsitsipas pre Australian Open radio interview with Greek SBS Radio

"Greek Australians are the proudest people he knows. God bless them all. Their pride is completely... uncontrollable! Many times they have such passion and love for the country, that they make me feel ...

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Greece identifies 1st case of mutated coronavirus strain detected in S. Africa

People wearing face masks walk at Ermou street, the main commercial street in Athens, Greece, Jan. 18, 2021. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos) EODY announced on Sunday that 107 cases of the mutated strain first ...

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Brit expat found dead ‘with one hand tied to deck’ on sailing boat that sank despite clear weather

A BRITISH expat was reportedly found dead with a hand tied to the deck on his sunken sailing boat on the Greek island of Crete. The 70-year-old is believed to have died when the vessel sank – despite clear weather – in the port of Souda, near Chania. Authorities are investigating the mysterious death after […]

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Visionary Scottish Musician Sophie Dies at 34 in Athens, Greece

Scottish musician Sophie Xeon, better known as ”Sophie” died at the age of 34 in Athens, Greece in the early hours of Saturday. The Grammy-nominated record producer, singer, songwriter, and DJ tragically lost her life following a terrible accident in her apartment in Athens, where she used to live. ”Tragically, our beautiful Sophie passed away […] The post Visionary Scottish Musician Sophie Dies at 34 in Athens, Greece first appeared on Greece.GreekReporter.com Latest News from Greece.

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Coronavirus: Greece Records 494 New Cases, Regions Added to ”Red Zone”

A total of 494 people have tested positive for coronavirus in Greece on Sunday, down from 795 cases that were recorded in the country one day earlier, on Saturday. Ten of the new cases were at the entrance gates of the country, namely airports and ports. The total number of diagnosed cases in Greece now […] The post Coronavirus: Greece Records 494 New Cases, Regions Added to ”Red Zone” first appeared on Greece.GreekReporter.com Latest News from Greece.

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Operation Olive Tree: How Greece Saves Centuries-Old Trees from Destruction

More than 500 olive trees, some of which are centuries-old, have been saved so far by the almost unknown efforts of ERGOSE. ERGOSE is a subsidiary company of TRAINOSE, the Greek Railway Operator, and its role is to construct and maintain the railway network of the country. Since 2014, the company has been coordinating its […] The post Operation Olive Tree: How Greece Saves Centuries-Old Trees from Destruction first appeared on Greece.GreekReporter.com Latest News from Greece.

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Greece’s Beloved Hydrofoil Ships Soon to Retire

Greece’s beloved hydrofoil vessels, better known in the country as ”flying dolphins,” will no longer be actively used by Hellenic Seaways. The news was recently made public by the Hellenic Seaways company, which operates sea routes between Athens and the islands of the Saronic Gulf. What is a Hydrofoil Vessel? A hydrofoil vessel is a […] The post Greece’s Beloved Hydrofoil Ships Soon to Retire first appeared on Greece.GreekReporter.com Latest News from Greece.

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UPD South African mutation of Covid-19 detected in Thessaloniki

The fist cases of South African mutation of Covid-19 have been detected in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, the Civil Protection announced on Sunday. It is not officially known, however, how many cases of the mutated strain have been found. According to initial media information, the first mutations of the South-African strain have been detected in priests … The post UPD South African mutation of Covid-19 detected in Thessaloniki appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Halkidiki, Lassithi, Zakynthos placed in tougher lockdown regime

The Greek Civil Protection placed the regional units of Halkidiki, Lassithi and Zakynthos in regime of tougher lockdown due to high epidemiological load. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Civil protection said that the new regime goes into forces from 06:00 a.m. Monday, February 1, 2021. The measures that include extended curfew and shopping … The post Halkidiki, Lassithi, Zakynthos placed in tougher lockdown regime appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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The Latest: South African virus variant detected in Greece

ATHENS, Greece — Greek authorities have confirmed the first detection of the South African variant of the new coronavirus in the country, prompting top health officials to fly to the area where it was ...

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On this day in 1828, Greek National Hero Alexandros Ypsilantis passes away

Greek military commander and national hero, Alexandros Ypsilantis (Αλέξανδρος Υψηλάντης), was born on December 12, 1792 and passed away on January 31, 1828.

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“He barged into our rooms and saw us half-naked”, rowing athlete claims about Greek national coach

More revelations about sexual harassment and abuse emerging in Greek sports

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Jailed N17 member weakened by effects of hunger strike in Greek prison

JAILED member of Greece’s Revolutionary November 17 (N17) organisation Dimitris Koufodinas is said to be weakened by the effects of a hunger strike in protest at his transfer to a high-security prison ...

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COVID-19: South African Variant Found in Thessaloniki

The new South African COVID-19 variant has been found in Thessaloniki, Greece, it was made public on Sunday. Thessaloniki is Greece’s second-largest city and capital of the region of Macedonia. It is home to approximately one million people. The broader area of Thessaloniki was Greece’s epicenter during the second wave of the Coronavirus. In November […] The post COVID-19: South African Variant Found in Thessaloniki first appeared on Greece.GreekReporter.com Latest News from Greece.

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Click Away – Click Inside: How to do retail shopping in areas in tougher lockdown

Shopping with click away and click inside retail stores has returned after several regional units and municipalities, including Attica and Athens have been place in tougher lockdown regime since Saturday, January 30, 2021. This systems are valid for retail only. Purchases at supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries etc as usual. Click Inside is allowed only for … The post Click Away – Click Inside: How to do retail shopping in areas in tougher lockdown appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Mysterious death of British expat on his sailing boat in Souda port

Authorities investigate the mysterious death of a 74-year-old British expat whose body was found in his sank sailing boat in the port of Souda near Chania on the island of Crete. The sank yacht was discovered early morning Sunday near Vlite by fishermen. The body of the man was recovered by divers of the Greek … The post Mysterious death of British expat on his sailing boat in Souda port appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Cooking with Parker Coleman

Parker Coleman joins the Good Morning Show to demonstrate her recipe for Greek Yogurt Pancakes: In a bowl combine yogurt and flour. Once it is mixed well, add a few tablespoons of water. Stir more ...

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Greek American CEO Constantine Scurtis sues baseball legend A-Rod for $50 million

Constantine Scurtis, the current CO-CEO of Lynd Acquisition Group, is suing his ex-brother-in-law and baseball legend A-Rod $50 million because he claims the latter fraudulently cut him out of the ...

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Greece ranks high in Top 10 most preferred European destinations for 2021

The European Travel Commission (ETC) documents an increased eagerness for trips during the second quarter of 2021.

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OFFICIAL: El-Gaish sign GREEK midfielder Vasilios Bouzas

GREEK midfielder Vasilios Bouzas has joined Tala'a El-Gaish on a free transfer after two months without a club. Spending most of his career in Greece, ...

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Tsitsipas: 'We'll Have A Huge Army Backing Us' At Favourite Event

But the 23-year-old Tsitsipas knows that the GREEK community in Melbourne will turn ... GREEKS are very proud, and especially the GREEKS of Australia.

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Pandemic imperils GREECE'S only zoo

ATHENS, GREECE — After being closed for almost three months because of covid-19, GREECE'S only zoo faces the possibility of extinction. With no ...

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Mati Fire Investigator's Request for Felony Charges Turned Down Again

A third different prosecutor now has barred more serious charges being brought with no one taken to trial yet, some 2 ½ years later as cases in GREECE ...

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Despite Greek Howls, Germany Will Sell Submarines to Turkey

GREECE'S biggest military advantage against the vastly superior armaments of Turkey had been German submarines proving almost undetectable but that ...

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GREECE Ready to Get Tough Again With COVID-19 Restrictions

ATHENS - GREECE'S on-again, off-again second lockdown aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19 is likely set to get turned on even harder after a ...

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Tragic death of Scottish music artist SOPHIE in Athens

Sophie, the Grammy-nominated Scottish musician, record producer, singer, songwriter and disc jockey, has died following an accident at home in Greek capital of Athens. She was 34. In a statement, U.K. label Transgressive said the musician, whose full name was Sophie Xeon, died in the early hours of Saturday morning. “Tragically, our beautiful Sophie passed … The post Tragic death of Scottish music artist SOPHIE in Athens appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Greece prepares law to boost export of medical cannabis

The Greek government plans to table a draft bill shortly reforming the laws around cultivation and export of medical cannabis products. The proposal was reportedly presented by Development and Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis at last week’s cabinet meeting. According to the proposal, medical cannabis for export will not be subject to the same laws as … The post Greece prepares law to boost export of medical cannabis appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Harriet Kolitsos 1923-2021

Harriet was active all her life in her church, St. Nicholas GREEK Orthodox Church, and was a member of the choir and the Ladies Philoptochos Society.

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Turkish foreign minister due in Northern Cyprus on Feb 1

... the TRNC in the north and the Greek Cypriot administration in the south since 1974, when a Greek Cypriot coup aimed at GREECE'S annexation of the ...

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Room service: the best of luxury hotels, at home

Longing for a relaxing weekend? Pamper yourself with these stylish products from leading hotels in your own house Room service – especially breakfast – is one of the great joys of a hotel stay and now the Berkeley Hotel in Knightsbridge plans to recreate it with its “breakfast in bed” doorstep deliveries within an eight-mile radius of London. Wake up to freshly baked pastries, juiced-up healthy options or brunch-minded lie-ins, including Scottish smoked salmon and cream cheese bagels, and granola with Greek yoghurt. For celebrations, there’s also cake and champagne, delivered in some postcodes by branded Berkeley bicycles. • _From £15 a head, the-berkeley.co.uk_ Continue reading...

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GREEK Tombs Discovered on Egypt's Mediterranean Coast

The joint Egyptian and Dominican archaeological mission of the University of Santo Domingo unearthed 16 burials in the rock-cut tombs near ...

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Wrangle over valuable art uncovered in Cypriot ghost town

Former Perroquet owner Avgerinos Nikitas, 93, a GREEK Cypriot, has appealed to a committee composed of both GREEK and Turkish Cypriots that's ...

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Exploratory talks with Greece 'important step': Turkish presidential spokesperson

Ankara's ongoing exploratory talks with Athens are an "important step" in improving bilateral relations, Turkey's presidential spokesman said on Jan. 30.

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How sharing snacks, from tapas to dim sum and meze, feeds a primal need in us all

... with small portions of grilled prawns and expensive jamón, to the bowls of prime black Kalamata olives enjoyed in GREECE, and Italy's appetisers of ...

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In Pictures: GREECE'S only zoo approaches extinction

In Pictures: GREECE'S only zoo approaches extinction · After almost three months of closure due to COVID-19, it faces huge bills to keep 2,000 animals fed ...

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NBA : Basket League: The GREAT fathers of players who passed through GREECE (photos)

The senior Antonio Davic had passed through GREECE in 1990 and stayed until 1992, during which time he shone with the Panathinaikos jersey.

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The Greeks had a word for it … until now, as language is deluged by English terms

A leading linguist pleads for moderation as a huge outbreak of ‘Greenglish’, much of it Covid-related, spreads * Coronavirus – latest updates * See all our coronavirus coverage Usually, Professor Georgios Babiniotis would take pride in the fact that the Greek word “pandemic” – previously hardly ever uttered – had become the word on everyone’s lips. After all, the term that conjures the scourge of our times offers cast-iron proof of the legacy of Europe’s oldest language. Wholly Greek in derivation – _pan _means all, _demos _means people_ _– its usage shot up by more than 57,000% last year according to _Oxford English Dictionary_ lexicographers. Continue reading...

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Vasilis Kostas: The Greek musician who conquered America with his laouto

Acclaimed Greek master laouto player and composer, Vasilis Kostas, has recently won the “Forty Under 40” - an international award recognising people up to 40 years old who excel in the fields of arts, ...

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Four Places in Greece to Truly Experience Greek Mythology

If you grew up reading stories of the Greek gods and myths, a visit to Greece won’t disappoint you. From the twelve gods who sat on Mount Olympus to the Oracle of Delphi, Greek mythology captures not ...

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10 of the most tranquil places in the UK

Many of us have stumbled upon unexpected corners of serenity during lockdown. Here’s our bucket list of natural spaces to explore when we can The search for tranquillity used to have three perfectly simple rules, principles that had stood the test of time since first expressed by the Greek master of mental calm, Epicurus: don’t fear death or God, spend plenty of time walking in gardens with friends … and buy the kids an Xbox. Like so many other aspects of our lives, however, those wise old nuggets no longer offer a route out of the tossing maelstrom in the way they used to. Head out early to your local park and chances are every favourite tranquil corner is occupied by another cabin-fever escaper. Related: 10 inspiring hobbies taken up by readers during lockdown Continue reading...

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Scottish singer Sophie dead at 34 after fall

30 (UPI) -- Singer and transgender icon Sophie died in GREECE on Saturday at the age of 34, her record label said. Advertisement. "Tragically our ...

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Xronia Polla Helena Paparizou, who turns 39 today

One of the most loved GREEK singers, songwriters, and television personalities, Helena Paparizou was born on January 31, 1982. From a young age, ...

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Meet Nikos Galis – The Greek Freak Who Apparently Dropped 50 on Michael Jordan But Rejected NBA

Nikos Galis is a former professional basketball player who once allegedly dropped 50 points on Michael Jordan but never played in the NBA.

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What a great shot! Vaccination selfies become the latest social media hit

A new trend has emerged – public figures posting ‘vaxxies’ showing the moment they received their jab * CORONAVIRUS – LATEST UPDATES * SEE ALL OUR CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE The latest social media trend involves no ice buckets, no filters and certainly no sea shanties. Now celebrities and politicians around the world are vying to post the best “vaxxies” – selfies of the moment they receive their Covid-19 vaccination. While vaxxies send out a strong message that the vaccines are safe, they are also an undeniable photo opportunity. The image of Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis being vaccinated with his shirt off went viral last week. With its unreconstructed masculinity, some compared it to photos of a bare-chested Vladimir Putin bare chested out hunting. Mitsotakis became something of a Twitter heartthrob as a result, with one user writing “Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis doing whatever it takes to sell his people on the #COVID19 vaccine.” Others fretted about the prospect of Boris Johnson, who might have his vaccine live on TV, doing the same. Continue reading...

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Coronavirus live news: WA premier announces five-day lockdown of Perth and South West after locally acquired Covid case

Germany delivers stark warning to vaccine companies; Australia-New Zealand flights to resume on Sunday; WHO team visits Baishazhou wet market in Wuhan * Much of Western Australia goes into five-day lockdown after hotel guard tests positive to UK Covid variant * Australian state of New South Wales marks 14 days with no cases * Scores of foreigners breach lockdown rules at Austrian ski resort * From lockdowns to pool parties: how Covid rules vary around the world * See all our coronavirus coverage 6.34am GMT The latest social media trend involves no ice buckets, no filters and certainly no sea shanties. Now celebrities and politicians around the world are vying to post the best “vaxxies” – selfies of the moment they receive their Covid-19 vaccination. While vaxxies send out a strong message that the vaccines are safe, they are also an undeniable photo opportunity. The image of Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis being vaccinated with his shirt off went viral last week. With its unreconstructed masculinity, some compared it to photos of a bare-chested Vladimir Putin bare chested out hunting. Mitsotakis became something of a Twitter heartthrob as a result, with one user writing “Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis doing whatever it takes to sell his people on the #COVID19 vaccine.” Others fretted about the prospect of Boris Johnson, who might have his vaccine live on TV, doing the same: Related: What a great shot! Vaccination selfies become the latest social media hit 6.23am GMT The full story on the lockdown in much of Western Australia now following the discovery of the first community transmission case in nearly ten months: Related: Much of Western Australia goes into five-day lockdown after hotel guard tests positive to UK Covid variant Continue reading...

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Konstantinos Broumidis: the Greek-Italian artist who painted the US Capitol

Many people may not know hat some of the most famous ceiling paintings, portraits of historical figures and murals within the Capitol, are painted by Greek-Italian artist Konstantinos Broumidis.

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795 new Covid-19 cases and 15 deaths reported on Saturday

GREEK health authorities announced 795 new coronavirus infections on Saturday, raising the total number of recorded cases to 156,473. Just two of ...

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Food That You Should Enhance Your Child's Mind and Foster Increased Brain Development

GREEK yoghurt has agood amount of healthy fat that is essential for a child's growth. Fat is crucial for maintaining good brain health. It aids in keeping ...

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Add years to your life and life to your years with gentle exercise for seniors

Part of the GREEK Orthodox Church in Australia, St Basil's NSW & ACT is a registered Australian charity established specifically for the provision of best ...

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