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Monday, February 8, 2021

‘Rick and Morty’ Creator Dan Harmon Bringing Animated Ancient Greece Comedy Series to Fox in 2022

Dan Harmon is returning to network TV with a new animated comedy series set in mythical ancient Greece. The Rick and Morty creator has set an animated comedy series at Fox, which plans to premiere the ...


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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Konstantinos Vlasis’ International Greek Language Day message (9 February 2021)

“International Greek Language Day is not just a reminder of our language’s uninterrupted continuity through time, but also a recognition of its timeless global contribution. It is precisely this recognition that is the essence of the annual celebration of our language. The Greek Language is over 5,000 years old, with its proto-Greek form dating to from about 3000 BC to the current day. In spite of the changes it has undergone over the millennia, it is the thread linking defining moments over the course of thousands of years into a single historical timeline. Its history travels so far back in time that it is universally recognised as the language that first codified higher lexical references not only to abstract and but also to technical concepts, that established universal values and laid the foundations for and shaped the key notions of western civilization. According to the French academic Jacqueline de Rimilly, “if Greece asked for Greek loanwords to be removed from our language, western civilization would collapse.” This legacy is unquestionably a multiplier of our country’s soft and structural power. The Greek Language is an emotion. Intrinsically linked to the Greek national identity, the hearts and minds of Greeks, who discovered the magic of expression and the wealth of their spiritual world in its words. In its words, they found a way to establish themselves through time and to create. The Greek Language is a poetic language. Greece is rightly proud of its two Nobel Laureates, George Seferis and Odysseas Elytis, who sculpted in the Greek language in a unique way. It is the language of Dionysios Solomos, who gave us the Hymn to Liberty, our national anthem. Honouring our national poet every year on 9 February, we remember his words: “Does anything else occupy my mind but liberty and language?” His excellent knowledge of Italian and his long residence in Italy were no obstacle to his narrating his aesthetic, linguistic and life’s progress in Greek. A narration that is etched into the birth of modern Greece. The millions of Greeks and many philhellenes in every corner of the world today are living examples of its unparalleled charm. But what makes our Language unique is that it is in essence an attitude to life. In their effort to interpret the world, the Greeks created words that give meaning to existence, guide us to what is actual, what exists, and what is transcendent. Words that precisely signify singular notions, ideas and values. Democracy, Philosophy, Dialogue. This has been characteristic of the Greek Language throughout its history. Through the Greek Language, the language of the Gospels and the Church Fathers, the universal human message of Truth, Faith, Charity and Peace was spread and is still being spread today. “Since Homer’s time, we have spoken, sighed and sung the same language,” George Seferis writes, capturing the timelessness, the emotional riches and the attitude to life and essence as they are reflected in the Greek Language. We all have a duty to teach it in order to preserve and pass on the Greek Culture.”


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Famous Greek Actor Booted from Athens and Epidaurus Festivals

George Kimoulis, the well-known Greek actor and director, has just been booted from the Athens and Epidaurus Festivals, according to an official statement released on Monday. The festival management made the decision, according to which Kimoulis will not feature on the roster of the acclaimed drama series due to what it said was multiple accusations […] The post Famous Greek Actor Booted from Athens and Epidaurus Festivals appeared first on GreekReporter.


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February 9th: International Greek Language Day

Do you think that I have anything else on my mind except freedom and language?” These were the words of the national poet Dionysios Solomos, who passed away on February 9, over a century and a half ...


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‘Rick And Morty’ Co-Creator Dan Harmon Is Bringing A New Animated Series About Ancient Greece To Fox

Rick and Morty co-creator Dan Harmon just lined up his next big animated series as part of his new exclusive deal with Fox. The new adult-oriented show will be set in Ancient Greece as a family ...


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Greece: 638 coronavirus cases, another 25 deaths, intubations increased

Greece’s health authorities announced on Monday evening 638 new coronavirus cases and 25 more deaths in the past 24 hours. The number of Covid-19 patients intubated in hospitals across the country has increased to 276. Death toll has reached 5,997 and the total cases stand at 164,584. In the aftermath of the weekend, again there … The post Greece: 638 coronavirus cases, another 25 deaths, intubations increased appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greece – Israel: “Vaccination passport” and trials in Covid-19 drug

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu agreed on a “digital vaccination passport” and as it looks also for the participation of Greece in clinical trials regarding the medicine for Covid-19. Netanyahu had a surprised for his Greek guest and pulled out of his pocket a vial with the medicine currently being manufactured … The post Greece – Israel: “Vaccination passport” and trials in Covid-19 drug appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Oh My Gods, Dan Harmon Is Making an Animated Series Set in Mythical Greece

In news that will excite two different types of nerds at once, Fox announced today that Dan Harmon is developing an animated comedy series “set in mythical ancient Greece.” The still-untitled series ...


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Greek Independence War hero Dionysius Vourvachis died on this day in 1827

Dionysius Vourvachis was a Greek officer in the French army and fighter of the Greek Revolution of 1821.He was killed on February 8, 1827 during the Battle of ...


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Israel, Greece sign tourism deal to boost economies

Israeli and Greek officials have agreed to clear the way for vaccinated tourists to travel between their Mediterranean nations in a bid to boost their economies amid the coronavirus pandemic ...


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Greece agrees vaccine passport deal with Israel as ‘trial run’

Greece and Israel on Monday signed a deal that will allow people vaccinated against the coronavirus to move freely between the two countries once travel restarts. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos ...


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How the death of SOPHIE exposed Greece’s issues with blood supplies

The high-profile death has raised other concerns reports Anastasia Miari, in Athens


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St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine National Shrine Essay Contest Results Announced

The Saint Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine Essay Program committee members reviewed the judges’ results for the 2020 essay competition. Committee members Katherine Bacalis; Renee Gahagan; and, ...


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Dan Harmon's New Ancient Greece Animated Series Gets Series Order From Fox

Rick and Morty co-creator Dan Harmon has been given a full series order for his new Fox animated series. According to reports, the unnamed series will be set in Ancient Greece and is currently aiming ...


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Granny fined €300 for “unnecessary movement” during lockdown

Police officers in Lamia, central Greece, fined an 80-year-old granny with 300 euros for “unnecessary movement” during the lockdown restrictions. The fine is a slap in the face of the ethos of a whole society as it comes just two days after the corona-party with the Prime Minister and an entourage of 40 people on … The post Granny fined €300 for “unnecessary movement” during lockdown appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis accused of breaking COVID-19 rules for a second time

A viral video showed the Prime Minister attending a lunch with around thirty guests on the island of Ikaria over the weekend. A government spokesperson has described the allegations as "inaccurate".


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Mitsotakis caught at feast, while ordinary Greeks are imposed even tougher lockdown

… p.m. on weekends, forcing Greek citizens to stay home to … not publish the video, but Greeks voiced outrage in social media … strains have been identified in Greece, of which 6 are related … the rest to the British. Greek media report that the country …


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Greece and Cyprus say bizonal federation only solution to talk about (Updated)

… a meeting in Nicosia, Greek Prime Minister Kyriacos Mitsotakis and … said following talks between the Greek and Cypriot delegations. “Our … the Cyprus problem. He said Greece’s top priority was to … that will be functional The Greek premier censured the Turkish …


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Coronavirus: Greece-Cyprus mull jab certificates for travellers

… in the two countries, Greek Prime Minister Kyriacos Mitsotakis said … who would want to visit Greece and Cyprus,” Mitsotakis said. … last year. The Greek prime minister said Greece and Cyprus have … the shortage of vaccines. “Greece and Cyprus would have been …


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Greece Extends Entry Restrictions Till 22 February

… Greece, as well as a ban on entry of persons on Greek … Greek citizens, persons with a residence permit and persons living in Greece, … of ambulances entering Greece from Kosovo via North … . All travelers entering Greece from any foreign country, …


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Greece's prime minister under fire for attending big lunchtime gathering amid tightening lockdown

Greece’s opposition leader filed a complaint to parliament on Monday after the prime minister attended a large lunchtime gathering just as the country was placed under tougher lockdown restrictions.


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Turkish media: Mitsotakis visited three Turkish islands that are under Greek occupation

With the headline "New challenge from Greece in the Aegean", the Kemalist Sözcü propaganda outlet claimed an "escalation of tensions" by Greece because Prime ...


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Israel’s ‘green passports’ plan could lead way in reviving world tourism after Covid-19 vaccination programme is complete

Israel is hoping that its world-leading vaccination programme will allow it to resume tourism later this year and is talking to Greece and Cyprus about reopening their borders.The country, which has vaccinated a higher proportion of its citizens than any other, started to issue “green passport” certificates last week that show holders have been given two full doses of the vaccine, one of its diplomats in China said.It is now trying to negotiate reciprocal arrangements with other countries to…


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Top Greek delegation lands in Israel ahead of expected tourism agreement

Other topics that are likely to arise in Netanyahu and Mitsotakis’s meeting are the EastMed pipeline project, which would be the longest gas pipeline in the world.


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Greece says Turkey’s 2-state model for Cyprus a non-starter

Greece’s prime minister said on Monday that it’s unlikely “substantial” talks to reunify ethnically split Cyprus could resume if Turkey and Turkish Cypriots insist ...


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Greek-owned tanker attacked by pirates

The attack happened 115 miles off the coast of Cameroon


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Greek PM Says Greece “Sincere” in Seeking Political Solution for Cyprus

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in statements after a meeting the Cypriot PM that “The end of the Turkish occupation and the finding of a viable solution are a top priority of Greek foreign policy and a national issue.” The Greek leader went on to say that this would also constitute “An act of justice […] The post Greek PM Says Greece “Sincere” in Seeking Political Solution for Cyprus appeared first on GreekReporter.


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Egypt, Greece conduct naval drills amid EastMed tensions

Egypt and Greece carried out military exercises in the Northern Fleet in the Mediterranean to counter potential threats on their maritime borders amid tensions with Turkey.


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Finance Ministry extends rent support to March, reduced VAT to coffee & services

Finance Minister Christos Staikouras announced on Monday that the total cost of support measures to deal with the pandemic in the first quarter of this year amounts to 5.9 billion euros so far. He added that the monthly cost to the economy from the health crisis was now 2.4 billion euros, while due to the … The post Finance Ministry extends rent support to March, reduced VAT to coffee & services appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greece to legislate “a special visa” for “digital nomads,” says Migration Minister

Migration Minister Notis Mitarakis announced a legislative initiative for the introduction of a visa for “digital nomads”, that is the “new global category of workers who work remotely and are looking for attractive destinations to settle.” The legislation will be in cooperation with the Greek Foreign Ministry. 📌Θα φέρουμε προς ψήφιση στη Βουλή,σε συνεργασία με … The post Greece to legislate “a special visa” for “digital nomads,” says Migration Minister appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greek plans to ‘save summer’ with vaccination certificate, says tourism minister

No evidence that tourists are a major source of infections,' said the president of the Greek Tourism Confederation ...


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Greek PM accused of flaunting lockdown rules

Greece’s left-wing opposition leader has accused the country’s prime minister of showing contempt for lockdown rules after attending a large outdoor lunch ...


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Greek Tourism Backed by New Finance Ministry Covid-19 Aid

Greek tourism professionals are set to benefit from a series of new Covid-19 relief measures announced by the Finance Ministry.


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Cyprus peace talks should stick to U.N. guidelines, Greece says

Cyprus and Greece will only accept a peace deal to end a decades-old division of the Mediterranean island based on U.N. resolutions, their leaders said on Monday, rejecting a two-state formula ...


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Fulham Shore to restart expansion when normal trading resumes

In a trading update, the Franco Manca and Real GREEK operator reports that during lockdown trading is at around 46% of normal levels. Directors ...


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Achtsioglou: GREEK Govt Has Completely Lost Control of the Situation

Achtsioglou: GREEK Govt Has Completely Lost Control of the Situation. Ευρωκίνηση. SYRIZA deputy responsible for labour Effie Achtsioglou. (Photo by ...


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GREEK Ministry of Island Policy providing 12 mln in extra support for coastal shipping

GREEK Ministry of Island Policy providing 12 mln in extra support for coastal shipping. TornosNews.gr 08.02.2021 | 13:28. Α Decrease font Enlarge font.


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The GREEK Language is Not Dying; It's Merely Changing

Is the GREEK language, one of the most ancient and rich languages in the history of mankind, dying due to an avalanche of foreign words being ...


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Greek envoy meets Naval Chief in Islamabad

Ambassador of Greece to Pakistan Andreas Papastavrou called on Naval Chief Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi in Islamabad today. Matters of mutual interest were discussed in the meeting.


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GREECE extends ban on int'l, domestic flights

GREECE extends ban on int'l, domestic flights. Domestic flight ban extended till Feb. 15 while international flights until Feb. 22 due to coronavirus outbreak.


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2021 Call for nominations UNESCO-GREECE Melina Mercouri International Prize for the ...

The Prize was created in 1995 by GREECE and named after the actress Melina Mercouri, a strong advocate of integrated conservation and former Minister ...


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Greek Communist Party Lashes at Govt Over Economic Support Measures

... its criminal choices in managing the pandemic," the Communist Party of GREECE (KKE) said on Monday, commenting on the latest announcements of ...


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Greek Tourism: Last-minute Bookings Key for 2021 Season

GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis expects last-minute bookings to play a decisive role in Greek tourism’s performance in 2021.


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The Anthropocentric Substance of the GREEK Language: More Than Just Words.

Unmatched in its content and expression, the GREEK language substantiates anthropocentric meanings. In ancient tragedy, the term "philanthropia" is ...


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Greece, Israel to sign agreement on tourism during PM's visit

Greece and Israel are expected to sign a bilateral agreement on tourism on Monday during a visit by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Jerusalem, a Greek government spokeswoman said.


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Travel news latest: Holidaymakers face £30 charge for proof of vaccination

Countries including GREECE and Spain have suggested they will spare tourists the need to quarantine if they can prove they have been vaccinated, ...


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Ministry Providing €12M in Additional Support for Coastal Shipping

... crucial role in ensuring communication and adequacy of supply and movement of passengers and goods between mainland and island GREECE.


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COVID-19's Delicate Balance in GREECE: Saving Lives, Saving Economy

COVID-19's Delicate Balance in GREECE: Saving Lives, Saving Economy. Αssociated Press. Pedestrians wearing protective face masks to curb the ...


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Fears Grow Over COVID-19 Variants Fast Spread in GREECE

ATHENS - Adding to GREECE'S worries about a possible resurgence of COVID-19 that led to a quasi-lockdown being tightened, health experts now are ...


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Claiming #MeToo Victimization, Greek National Theater Head Quits

ATHENS - The director of GREECE'S National Theater, Dimitris Lignadis, has resigned after he said he was a target of a growing #MeToo campaign ...


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