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Thursday, July 1, 2021

Hot Summer in Greece: The Lockdown Abates-the Struggle Continues

In this update, our correspondents in Greece describe the state of the anarchist movement following the easing of the lockdown and review the court cases that remain from the last year of struggle.


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How a Self-Professed ‘Art Freak’ Pulled Off a Bold Heist at Greece’s National Museum

Greek police recovered two paintings by Picasso and Mondrian, stolen 9 years ago in an early morning caper, after a 49-year-old man confessed to the crime ...


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Summer Lovin’! Hailey Bieber Shares ‘Dreamy’ Photos From Her Vacation to Greece With Husband Justin

Hailey Baldwin shared 'dreamy' photos from her vacation to Greece with husband Justin Bieber. Get details and see the pictures, here!


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Goldie Hawn, 75, shows off her figure and dances in her swimsuit to Mamma Mia during beach day in Greece

GOLDIE Hawn showed off her figure and danced around in her swimsuit to Mamma Mia. The 75-year-old shared the fun clip on Instagram during a recent beach day in Greece. Set the ABBA’s hit song ...


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On the ground: What it’s like visiting Greece right now

Greece reopened its borders to tourists and just a few days ago, lifted most of its lockdown measures. Now that summer is here, you might be ...


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GNTO Showcases GREECE Through Culture and Music

Follow GTP Headlines on Google News to keep up to date with all the latest on tourism and travel in GREECE. About the Author. This is ...


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Bill Cosby Released From Prison, 10 Year Sentence Vacated

Bill Cosby, the 83 year old comedian and television star who was found guilty of drugging and sexually assaulting former basketball player Andrea Costand, has been released from prison and had his sentence vacated today. Cosby, who first received attention as a stand-up comedian, transitioned to major success with the television shows Fat Albert and […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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George Pelecanos Produces New HBO Series ‘We Own This City’

Writer and producer George Pelecanos is helming a new limited series for HBO titled “We Own This City.” The HBO Series’ Story The Greek-American creator, who previously brought audiences the critically-acclaimed hit “The Wire,” is excited to bring audiences a new project. Production for “We Own This City” starts in July of 2021. Just like […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Korakaki, Petrounias the Greek Flag Bearers in Tokyo Olympics

The Greek flag bearers for the Tokyo Olympics were announced on Wednesday, with Anna Korakaki and Lefteris Petrounias being chosen. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Greek Islanders Battled French, Ottomans Over Venus de Milo Statue

The Aphrodite of Milo, better known as Venus de Milo, is one of the most representative statues of the Hellenistic period of Greek sculpture. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Knee Has No Structural Damage After Injury

Greek professional basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo’s knee injury is less serious than previously feared. MRI results indicate that the structure of the star’s knee is good, with no major damage to the joints or ligaments. The Milwaukee Bucks lost Game Four of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday when the “Greek Freak” suffered a knee […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Despite Dip in Pandemic Production, Greece Set for Sizzling Summer

After production dipped following a hard lockdown last spring, when the coronavirus pandemic first swept across Europe, Greece was quick to get cameras rolling again, thanks to swift action from ...


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CHANGE OF THE GUARD AT THE GREEK COMMUNITY OF MELBOURNE SCHOOLS

The Community's efforts directed towards the GREEK government to facilitate an extension of Mr Tzimpragos's tenure unfortunately did not bear fruit. He ...


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Family-run Estia is growing its highly customizable, fresh GREEK street food concept

There's no shortage of GREEK restaurants serving gyros, feta-topped salads and avgolemono in Metro Detroit — thankfully. One local gyro house, Estia ...


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Canada’s defensive identity takes shape in qualifying win over Greece

… stopping Greek penetration and managed to force turnovers. Greece only … advantage they had over Greece and every other team … half against Greece, Dort was seen exclusively against Greek star Nick … two steals," said Greece coach Rick Pitino after Monday …


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Canada battles back vs. Greece for first win at Olympic Qualifying Tournament

… must-win Olympic qualifying tournament. Greece led 50-46 at the … basketball coach who also coaches Greece, said Barrett was a force … struggling at the outset against Greece. Nurse said Alexander-Walker kept … , was a presence for Greece in the half coming off …


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Leading Group Travel Brand Aventura World Celebrates Greece...

… travelers already booked for Greece this fall. The leading … one of Greece's most famous, postcard-perfect Greek Isles. Another … brand_aventura_world_celebrates_greece_open_for_business_and_ … significant_boost_in_greece_vacation_bookings/prweb18041529. …


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Exclusive pics: Hailey Baldwin and Justin Bieber frolic by land and sea in Greece

… a picturesque holiday on the Greek island of Milos, taking in … of backlash. The couple’s Greek water sports are surely a …


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Greece recovers Picasso years after gallery heist

… the Spanish master to the Greek people, almost a decade after … ;, gifted by Pablo Picasso to Greece in 1949, was recovered in … and sentimental value to the Greek people, as it was personally … the great painter to the Greek people for their fight against …


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Picasso painting found in Greek gorge years after heist

… suspect likely had no accomplices. Greek media reports said police had … is represented by one of Greece's leading criminal lawyers, … at the height of the Greek debt crisis, was followed a … prominent collection of post-Byzantine Greek art, as well as a …


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Atlanta Hawks romp to Eastern Conference finals win; Bucks lose their 'Greek Freak'

… can get by without the Greek Freak. With Trae Young sidelined …


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Greece! Cabo! Celeb Parents' Summer 2021 Vacations With Their Kids

… , while the actress, 42, explored Greece beaches with her 2-year … Forrest, 3 — from Italy to Greece. “Greece we love you!” the country …


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Canada fends off Greece in Olympic qualifying opener in Victoria

… many ­people expected — that a Greek team missing two-time NBA … -91 to the favoured Canucks. Greece, with three pre-tournament games … each other well from the Greek pro league. Canada, with eight … silence held before the Canada-Greece game with the big arena …


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Greek isle hopeful after hungry year

… Greece -- The picturesque seaside village of Kokkari on the Greek … Greek island of Samos, on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. About a month after Greece … About a month after Greece officially opened to international visitors … About a month after Greece officially opened to international …


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PM Mitsotakis at SEV annual meeting: 'Greece ready for a new leap in development' (ADDS)

… this discussion with the Greek premier, the first … World (IME). ΔΗΜΟΦΙΛΕΙΣ ΕΙΔΗΣΕΙΣ ΤΩΡΑ Greece "is rather well-prepared … Mitsotakis observed. Elaborating, the Greek premier said that … Greece, and I say this in absolute certainty, that the Greek …


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New high-resolution digital sign going up at Elm Ridge Center in Greece

… to Elm Ridge Center in Greece. Skylight Signs helps businesses get … to the business landscape in Greece. “A business that has no … along W. Ridge Rd. in Greece. The sign includes a 10 … to the business landscape in Greece. “This plaza has been dead …


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Justin Bieber, Hailey Baldwin beat the summer blues amid Greece vacation

… the summer blues on the Greek island of Milos. Paparazzi spotted …


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Justin Bieber and Hailey splash out £1,000 a night in luxury Greek holiday suite

… enjoying their beach getaway in Greece as they splash out £1 … up the sunshine on the Greek island of Ios and made … together Their quick trip to Greece comes after the two were …


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The incredibly intelligent three-year-old who knows the Greek alphabet

… knows their times tables, the Greek alphabet and all the planets …


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Talented boy, 3, knows his times tables and has learned the Greek alphabet

… knows their times tables, the Greek alphabet and all the planets …


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Canada casts aside early doubts vs. Greece, but real work just starting

… 34 seconds left that kept Greece at bay. Alexander-Walker … rim, particularly against bigger Greek defenders when they switched on … through the first 20 minutes. Greece, in comparison, had eight … off. Canada otherwise held Greece to just seven points in …


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Top court gives green light to removal of stunning antiquities from Thessaloniki metro station

Greece’s highest administrative court, the Council of State (CoS), has given the green light for the temporary removal and repositioning of the antiquities unearthed during excavation work for the Thessaloniki metro in northern Greece. With the majority of a single vote (13-12) the judges of the CoS approved the removal of the antiquities and ruled … The post Top court gives green light to removal of stunning antiquities from Thessaloniki metro station appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greece’s Civil Protection issues Wildfires warning map as temperatures soar

Greece’s Civil Protection issued a warning for wildfires that can break out due to soaring temperatures on Thursday, July 1, 2021. At very high risk (Level 4) are: Attica, Evia (except Skyros,), Kythera, Fokida, Fthiotida, Magnisia, Larissa (in Sterea and Thessaly) and Achaia, Corinth, Argolida, Arkadia and Lakonia in Peloponnese as well as the island … The post Greece’s Civil Protection issues Wildfires warning map as temperatures soar appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Caroline’s family lawyer threatens media with “restraining order,” speaks of “cannibalism”

The family of slain Caroline Crouch is in outrage after they took their grandughter Lydia on their home on the island of Alonisos on Tuesday afternoon. They are surrounded by photo-reporters and television channels with the effect that grandmother Susanna cannot even bring the baby to the veranda. The family’s lawyer warned media people with … The post Caroline’s family lawyer threatens media with “restraining order,” speaks of “cannibalism” appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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French tourist Violet Gigano, 29, missing; huge search operation in Chania

Authorities in the Prefecture of Chania on the island of Crete has launched a huge search operation to locate 29-year-old French tourist Gigano Violet who has been missing since June 24, the day she had last spoken with her family in France. She was planning to visit Elafonisi. Gigano’s rented car was spotted earlier on … The post French tourist Violet Gigano, 29, missing; huge search operation in Chania appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Pope Francis to visit Greece in September

The head of the Roman Catholic Church accepted the invitation of President Sakellaropoulou


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ESM returns €644.42 profits of Greek bonds

The decision is in the context of the Greek debt relief measures


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Multiple violations of Greek airspace by Turkish Air Force

Tens of spy planes flew over parts of the Aegean Sea


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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Dendias, to participate in a Ministerial meeting on Syria, on the sidelines of the Ministerial meeting of the Global Coalition Against Daesh (Rome, 28.06.2021)

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Dendias, will participate in an informal Ministerial meeting on Syria, which will take place on the sidelines of the Ministerial Meeting of the Global Coalition Against Daesh, being held in Rome today. The meeting will be attended by a limited number of states, which are involved or have a specific role in the developments in Syria. This participation falls within the context of Greece's interest in developments in Syria.


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Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias’ statement to Greek journalists, following the Ministerial meeting of the Global Coalition Against Daesh (Rome, 28.06.2021)

N. DENDIAS: Today I had the opportunity to participate in the meeting of the states forming the coalition against ISIS, and also to hold a series of important bilateral meetings. First with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Niger and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kenya, whose countries are both members of the United Nations Security Council, but also with the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lebanon and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Moldova, as well as other meetings on the sidelines of the Ministerial meeting. Beyond that, however, what is important for Greek diplomacy is that today we were invited to participate in the meeting on Syria, along with a limited number of states, which was organized by the United States, Italy and the Special Envoy for Syria of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. Pedersen. I consider this to be a step towards our return to the meetings on Syria and Libya, two countries that interest us most in the wider region and which are the cause of problems. JOURNALIST: However, Minister, it seems that there are some countries that have also participated here, and I am referring specifically to Turkey, which continues to operate subversively. Mr. ÇavuÅŸoÄŸlu said he raised the issue of the Syrian Kurds, who are key allies in the fight against ISIS, while the claim that Turkish forces should stay in Libya because this is provided for in the memorandum is well-known. N. DENDIAS: Our country has a very clear position and in the last meeting on Libya Turkey was isolated. Turkey was the only country that insisted that not all foreign troops should leave Libya. It argued that only mercenaries should leave. In my view, this is a completely wrong position, but it is also a wrong diplomatic tactic to isolate itself. But what you said concerns Turkey. Greece has a clear position, a position fully in keeping with the decisions of the UN Security Council. It is a position which leads to the establishment of democratic states operating within the framework of the United Nations. JOURNALIST: Italy and Mr. Di Maio co-chaired the meeting today. Do our positions coincide? Mr. Di Maio emphasized the need to fight ISIS terrorism, he insisted that the focus should be put on Africa, and therefore on Libya. N. DENDIAS:  It is clear that the European Union is becoming aware of the need to fight terrorism beyond its borders. It is obvious that we need to put the focus not only on Libya, but also on sub-Saharan Africa. That is the reason why - beyond the fact that his country is a member of the UN Security Council - I discussed the situation in the Sahel region with the Foreign Minister of Niger. Europe must realize that its borders are not solely protected on its borders. We need to formulate a broader geopolitical thinking. Thank you very much.


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Interview of Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs Miltiadis Varvitsiotis on SKAI TV’s morning show “SIMERA”, with journalist D. Oikonomou

Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs Miltiadis Varvitsiotis described the Turkish claims as unacceptable in an interview on SKAI TV’s morning show "SIMERA" with journalist Dimitris Oikonomou. Regarding the new claims from Ankara and the recent statements of Turkish officials, Mr. Varvitsiotis added that Turkey does not seem to have received the message of the EU that effective de-escalation by way of a substantial dialogue is necessary.Referring to the conclusions of the recent European Council, the Alternate Minister pointed out that Turkey recorded losses with regards to its usual claims and that the European Union once again stood in solidarity with Greece and Cyprus. He noted that, although the de-escalation was welcomed at last week's General Affairs Council, there were statements, even from the German side, that "Turkey does not seem to understand the message of Europe, that not only de-escalation, but also engagement in a meaningful dialogue is needed". Mr. Varvitsiotis stressed that “Turkish claims are unacceptable”, while he added that the fact that the EU acknowledges that the borders of Greece are also borders of Europe is important, and that the presence of Frontex also contributes to this.Referring to the new proposed European funding to support the Syrian refugees hosted in Turkey, Lebanon and Jordan, Mr. Varvitsiotis stressed that for the first time, and at the suggestion of Greece and Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Lebanon and Jordan were included in the recipients of the funds because, as he noted, "we want to make it clear that it is not only Turkey but also other countries that we need to assist".


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Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs Miltiadis Varvitsiotis to participate in an event organized by the Region of Central Greece to mark the 40th anniversary of Greece’s accession to the European Communities (Lamia, 30.06.2021, at 18:00)

Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs Miltiadis Varvitsiotis will participate in the event to mark the 40th anniversary of Greece's accession to the European Communities, to be held in Lamia tomorrow, Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at 18.00, at the Cultural Center of the Municipality of Lamia (11 Leonidou St.). The event’s title is "Conference on the Future of Europe - For a More Coherent Europe" and is part of the actions taken in all Regions of the country to promote the national dialogue on the Future of Europe. It is organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Varvitsiotis, who is the coordinator of the national dialogue, and the Region of Central Greece. The event will also be attended by Mr. Christos Staikouras, Minister of Finance, Mr. Fanis Spanos, Regional Governor of Central Greece and Ms. Fotini Asderaki, Associate Professor at the University of Piraeus, holder of the Jean Monnet Chair and President of the Doctoral School of the European Security and Defense College. On the premises of the event a photo exhibition marking the 40 years of Greece’s participation in the European Communities will be presented, featuring major milestones and key political figures of Greece’s European course.


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Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias’ address at the online event “Albania and Greece Relations: what do citizens think”, organized by ELIAMEP (Athens, 29.06.2021)

Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias addressed, via video recorded message, the online event on Greek-Albanian relations themed “Albania and Greece Relations: what do citizens think”, organized by ELIAMEP, in cooperation with the Open Society Foundation Albania (OSFA). In his speech, the Minister referred to the historical ties between the two countries, as well as the contribution of the Greek National Minority and of the Albanian citizens living and prospering in Greece to building a solid bridge of friendship between the two countries. Mr. Dendias also stressed that Greece and Albania are opening a new chapter in their bilateral relations with their decision to have recourse to the International Court of Justice in The Hague on the delimitation of the exclusive economic zone and he reiterated that Greece supports Albania's European perspective. Finally, he referred to the donation of 20,000 vaccines to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the full text of the Minister’s of Foreign Affairs address here (images/docs/anakoinoseis/2021/20210629_xairetismos_ypex_eliamep_eng.pdf) Yv5hgGnbaUc,640,360


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Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the passing of Ambassador ret. Adamantios Vasilakis

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs mourns the loss of the Ambassador ret. Adamantios Vasilakis, an outstanding diplomat who honored our country and was a model and source of inspiration for all those who have had the privilege of knowing him. Ambassador Adamantios Vasilakis entered the Diplomatic Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1972 and during his tenure served in key positions in the European Union and the United Nations. In the period 2002-2007 he was the Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations. In 2005-2006 he represented Greece in the UN Security Council. Since 2007 was the chief negotiator of Greece in the negotiations with the UN Secretary General's Personal Envoy on the naming dispute, M. Nimetz. Adamantios Vasilakis served Greece with honesty, dignity and loyalty to duty. The Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias, the political and service leadership of the Ministry, as well as his colleagues express their heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.


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Sajid Javid hands Brits summer holiday boost with plans to use NHS app as a Covid passport

The app is technically compliant with the EU's green pass system, paving the way for easier travel to holiday favourites like Spain, Greece, Italy and Portugal.


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Little GREEK Fresh Grill in Richardson serves authentic cuisine with hints of Texas flavor

The potato salad, for example, is not considered traditional GREEK cuisine, but Barry said it is one of their signatures. While the menu has evolved, the ...


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Ordination of Rev. Father Nicholas Metrakos

Holy Trinity GREEK Orthodox Church in San Francisco, CA welcomed home Nicholas Metrakos for his Ordination to the Holy Diaconate on Holy ...


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'Mamma Mia!' Goldie Hawn Dances to ABBA During GREEK Getaway: 'Can't Stop, Won't Stop'

Goldie Hawn Dances to ABBA During GREEK Getaway: 'Can't Stop, Won't Stop'. Read full article. Glenn Garner. Wed, June 30, 2021, 7:45 PM ·3 min ...


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Heartbroken mum of Brit murdered in Greece 'can see daughter in eyes of baby'

Caroline's family will look after baby Lydia on the Greek island of Alonissos after killer Charalambos “Babis” Anagnostopoulos was stripped of his parental rights this week


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Picasso, Mondrian artworks stolen in museum heist recovered

Athens [Greece], June 30 (ANI): Almost after a decade of daring museum heist, Greek police on Monday (local time) recovered the missing artworks by Pablo Picasso and Piet Mondrian. Greek police arrest


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