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Saturday, July 3, 2021

Forgotten Heroes: American Interest in the Americanized GREEKS and the Balkan Wars

GREEK-Americans on the front lines. Photo from the private collection of Peter S. Giakoumis, from the author's book, p. 635. 7/3/2021.


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Greek star Antetokounmpo out for Bucks in playoff game

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, will not play against Atlanta in Saturday's sixth game of the Eastern Conference finals, the club announced. The ...


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Wonder Woman's New Costume Confirms She Was Meant To Become a God

Wonder Woman has had a rich history of costume designs dating back to her first comic story, yet her latest outfit pays true homage to her roots in GREEK ...


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Lord Byron: The Romantic Poet Who Died for GREECE

George Gordon, Lord Byron, one of the first and best-known philhellenes, actively participating in battles in GREECE's War of Independence, eventually ...


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All new Covid-19 measures applicable in GREECE as of July 5

GREECE also updated the rules for domestic flights with effect from Monday 5 July 2021 to Monday 12 July 2021 at 06:00 in the morning, according to an ...


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Cyprus asks EU, Israel for help fighting huge forest fire

He said GREECE is sending two firefighting planes and Israel has also ... Greek official Nicholas Hardalias posted on his Twitter account that GREECE ...


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Greece records 1,001 new coronavirus cases, 9 deaths; geographic distribution

And all of a sudden, somehow “abruptly”, daily infections in Greece climbed to four-digit level on Saturday, when health authorities announced 1,001 new coronavirus cases. Recorded Covid-related deaths in the last 24 hours are 9 and while the number of intubated Covid-patients in hospitals Intensive Care Units stands at 177. The increasing trend had already … The post Greece records 1,001 new coronavirus cases, 9 deaths; geographic distribution appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Hailey Baldwin Rocks Plunging Pink Mini Dress For Romantic Boat Ride In Greece With Justin Bieber

Hailey Baldwin has stunned in a long sleeved, pink mini dress with a deep, plunging neckline while relaxing on vacation with Justin Bieber.


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GREEK Director Elli Papakonstantinou Presents Her Work at Avignon Festival & in Sweden

ATHENS – GREEK Director Elli Papakonstantinou will present her latest works at the Avignon Festival and the Royal Theatre of Sweden. She continues ...


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Ancient GREEK Theaters Used Moveable Stages Over 2000 Years Ago

A group from the History of Western Architecture Laboratory of Kumamoto University who were conducting a field study at the ancient GREEK theater at ...


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China's poor attitude towards human rights results in decline in popularity in developed countries ...

Except for Singapore and GREECE, where 64 per cent and 52 per cent of people hold favourable views about China respectively, no other participant ...


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'We still celebrate like they do in GREECE': How New Zealand's Greek community keeps culinary ...

'We still celebrate like they do in GREECE': How New Zealand's Greek community keeps culinary traditions alive. Alexia Santamaria05:00, Jul 04 2021.


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Caroline Crouch's mum 'gave £17k to son-in-law just days before he killed wife'

Babis Anagnostopoulos, 33, has been charged with premeditated murder after he admitted to smothering his wife Caroline Crouch at their home in Athens, Greece


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Tennessee thrower Stamatia Scarvelis makes Greek Olympic track and field team

Former Tennessee thrower Stamatia Scarvelis will compete in the 2021 Olympics in the hammer throw as a member of the Greece Olympic team.


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Golden Dawn's No 2 transferred to prison in Central GREECE

The second-in-command of the now-defunct neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party was headed to prison in Domokos, Central GREECE, Friday, where he is ...


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GREEK FinMin Staikouras Announces New Favourable Regulation for Pandemic Debt

The minister described the course of the GREEK economy as satisfactory, reiterating the forecast for a recovery of 3.6 pct this year, although as he noted ...


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Oldest Wine in Europe Found at Prehistoric GREEK Site

Joanna Gillian wrote in Ancient Origins that, “archaeologists undertaking excavations at the prehistoric settlement of Dikili Tash in northern Greece have ...


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Try These Natural GREEK Remedies to Make Mosquitoes Go Away

Basil is a natural mosquito repellent. Another thing that GREEKS do to prevent mosquitoes from attacking is placing basil plants in their gardens and on ...


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Opening of the Philhellenism Museum

*French General Charles Nicolas Fabvier (1782 –1855), was one of the most beloved Philhellenes who fought in GREECE. He wore a Greek costume ...


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Thessaloniki the Green City

The Ecological Movement of Thessaloniki, or in Greek, the `Oikologiki Kinisi' was officially founded in 1982 and is the oldest group of its kind in GREECE. It ...


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Nicole Scherzinger looks sensational in a red bikini and layered skirt as she packs on the PDA with ...

She and beau Thom Evans were seen enjoying a sun-soaked break away in GREECE to continue celebrating her 43rd birthday. Advertisement.


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Bank of GREECE claims 4.2% economic growth in 2021

GREECE'S growth rate will increase to 5.3% in 2022. Economic growth was projected to recover to 5.3% next year, but will return to 3.9% in 2023. “ ...


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Traffic at Bulgaria-Greece border is less intense

Although the Ilinden-Exochi border checkpoint opened on July 2, most tourists continue to head towards Kulata-Promachonas border crossing today, where 4 counters are open. According to the Bulgarian National Television, cars formed 100-200 meter-long lines …


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Greek Peasant Salad

We found the perfect salad for your summer picnic! It is the Greek Peasant Salad. Food Blogger and influenncer Christina Hitchcock of It Is A Keeper prepared her favorite refreshing salad that goes ...


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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Kostas Fragogiannis to visit Libya (04.07.2021)

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Kostas Fragogiannis will make a two-day working visit to Libya, on 4 and 5 July, with stops at Tripoli and Benghazi. Secretary General for International Economic Affairs and Openness, Ioannis Smirlis, will participate in the Greek delegation.The Deputy Minister’s trip follows two visits made within a week of each other, one by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, during which the Greek Embassy in Tripoli was reopened, and the other by Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias in Eastern Libya last April.The purpose of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Kostas Fragogiannis’ visit is the strengthening of economic and trade relations between the two countries, in view of the consolidation of bilateral cooperation, and the exploration of business opportunities offered by the normalization of the political situation in Libya. The upcoming reconstruction of Libya and the rebuilding of its infrastructure can offer significant prospects for Greek businesses, mainly in the infrastructure, energy, medical services and transport sectors.On Sunday, the Greek delegation will have extensive contacts with Libyan government officials and business associations in Tripoli. The meetings will continue on Monday in Benghazi, on the occasion of the re-establishment of the Greek Consulate General there, the first of a European country to operate in Eastern Libya.Moreover, the Deputy Minister and the Greek delegation will attend the ceremony for the inauguration of the Consulate General in Benghazi, with the presence of the Greek community there.Greece, both through business activities and through the presence of the Greek community there, can play a decisive role in the reconstruction of Libya and significantly contribute to the country's progress towards development.Members of Parliament Mr. Georgios Koumoutsakos, Chairman, and Mr. Georgios Katrougkalos, Vice-Chairman of the Greece-Libya Parliamentary Friendship Group, will accompany the Greek diplomatic delegation.


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Caroline Crouch’s mum gave £17,000 to daughter’s killer husband TEN DAYS before he suffocated wife and lied to cops

CAROLINE Crouch’s mum is reported to have given her daughter’s killer husband £17,000 just ten days before he killed her and lied to cops. Greek media reports Susan Dela Cuesta handed over the sum to Babis Anagnostopoulos just over a week before he smothered his Brit wife and staged an elaborate fake robbery scene. Family lawyer […]


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Coronavirus live news: scrapping quarantine for double jabbed being considered; Vietnam reports highest daily total

Government looking at whether to drop self-isolation measures for double-jabbed; healthcare workers in Italy launch legal bid against requirement they get Covid vaccination, according to reports * Ministers urged to keep some restrictions in England after 19 July * Iran fears fifth wave of Covid cases linked to Delta variant * Thailand reports record Covid-19 cases amid fears over vaccine shortages * Delta variant poses threat to New Zealand’s Covid-free bubble * See all our coronavirus coverage 3.06pm BST A further 250,234 vaccinations have taken place in ENGLAND, including first and second doses, taking the total to 65,932,869 since the rollout began. Of the daily figure, 107,959 were first doses and 142,275 were second shots, NHS England said. A total of 37,859,897 have had an initial jab, while 28,072,972 are fully vaccinated. 2.47pm BST GREECE is considering vaccinating teenagers as cases begin to rise again, a scientific adviser to the government has said. Vana Papaevangelou, a member of the committee of infectious disease experts advising the government, said the group was considering advising the vaccination of 15- to 17-year-olds, Kathimerini newspaper reports. Continue reading...


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Europe in Vaccination Race Against COVID-19's Delta Variant

GREECE is offering young adults 150 euros ($177) in credit after their first jab. Rome authorities are mulling the use of vans to vaccinate people at the ...


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Thessaloniki a Crossroads of Culture, Cuisine, and History

When visitors to GREECE think about sprawling urban landscapes they usually begin and end their thoughts with Attica, specifically the city of Athens.


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Today Is An Important Day for Crete, PM Mitsotakis Says

"GREECE is moving fast in the 'green transition'. And our islands are at the forefront of this transition," Mitsotakis said. In a relevant post on Twitter, ...


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Greek undersea cable links Crete island to the Peloponnese

ATHENS, July 3 (Reuters) - Greece on Saturday linked the island of Crete to the power grid of the Peloponnese peninsula via an undersea cable, a major step in the country’s drive to cut its reliance ...


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GREEK Mythology Becomes Awkwardly Adorable in Plunderworld

When a festival finally gives them a chance to get together, the GREEK pantheon and a handful of misunderstandings may stand in the way of their ...


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US stages dynamic return to the Balkans

Interestingly, when asked whether or not “the Biden administration plans to extend sanctions to persons from other countries, particularly from GREECE, ...


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Kaliro's work of art on the island of Ios, GREECE: Travel Weekly

Kaliro's work of art on the island of Ios, GREECE: Travel Weekly. amberlamitie14 mins ago. It's hard to say that a hotel is a hotel you've never seen ...


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The First Bouzouki Club Opening in GREECE– Only for Vaccinated Partiers

“That's why we decided that from July 16, Posidonio will be the first Covid-free club in GREECE.” His post has generated quite the buzz with thousands ...


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Greece adds 5 non-EU countries, extends Covid-regulations for international passengers

Greece ‘s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Friday added five countries to the list of non-EU  countries whose citizens are exempted from entry restrictions to Greece. CAA’s current entry-ban air directive (notam) was also extended to Thursday July 8, 2021. Permanent residents of the European Union and the Schengen area are exempted from this notam, … The post Greece adds 5 non-EU countries, extends Covid-regulations for international passengers appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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GD Pappas in prison, woman who harbored him gets suspended sentence

Golden Dawn convict Christos Pappas, sits in isolation cell in Domokos prison since Friday afternoon and the woman who harbored him received 30 months imprisonment but was set free. Pappas was arrested in Zografou suburb of Athens on Thursday night after been on the run since October 2020. It was reportedly an anonymous caller who … The post GD Pappas in prison, woman who harbored him gets suspended sentence appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Hailey Bieber puts on a leggy display as she joins husband Justin in Greece

The model, 24, showed off her long legs as she explored the Greek islands of Milos with her husband Justin earlier this week.


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Dendias to visit Ukraine on Monday

GREEK Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias will go to Ukraine on Monday and is expected to be received by President Volodymyr Zelensky and Parliament ...


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Greece backs Libya on path to elections, removal of foreign army forces

Greece will back Libya on the trail to nationwide elections planned later in 2021, Greek Foreign Affairs Minister Nikos Dendias stated on Friday, Jul ...


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Local Eats: Taverna Rossa brings fresh Mediterranean cuisine to Saugatuck

There's pasta from Italy, steak frites from France, lamb paidakia from GREECE, scallops Barcelona from Spain, and more. The idea, says owner and chef ...


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All roads lead to Tokyo for Canada, but playoffs at Olympic qualifier won't be easy

Canada must beat the Czech Republic on Saturday (4 p.m. ET, CBC TV), then the winner of a GREECE-Turkey matchup in Sunday's final (7 p.m. ET, CBC ...


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Caroline Crouch killed by husband 'after uncovering he was smuggling drugs'

GREEK police suspect that Caroline Crouch's husband killed her after she found out he was using his helicopter to smuggle drugs for drug cartels.


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Star lawyer Calli Tsipidis named as finalist for Australian Law Awards

Speaking to The GREEK Herald, Calli said the nomination for the award bolsters her hope that the work she is undergoing is “contributing to something ...


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“This is such a treat to have basketball here": Fans back at Victoria sports events

Adamopoulos' row was full of GREEK flags draped over seat backs. The game was the first sporting event in British Columbia with fans in attendance ...


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Inside the Homes of Jennifer Aniston

GREEK-born Aniston rose to international fame for her role as Rachel Green on the television sitcom Friends (1994–2004), for which she earned ...


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A Picasso painting stolen nine years ago is found in GREECE

As noted by BBC News, law enforcement authorities in GREECE have found several stolen paintings and detained the alleged thief. The thief is ...


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Deputy FM at GREECE-Russia History Year launch: GREECE expects Russian support on Hagia ...

The GREECE-Russia History Year was officially launched with the signing of joint minutes at the Historical Museum of Athens on Friday. It was attended ...


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The Best Places to Visit on Your First Trip to Greece

While planning your first trip to Greece, you may be overwhelmed with the many marvelous destinations the country has to offer. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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What’s missing from a Yorkshire dartboard? The Weekend quiz

From Erik the Red to John Snow, test your knowledge with the Weekend quiz 1 What is kept in the Lord Chancellor’s purse? 2 Which island got its name thanks to spin by Erik the Red? 3 What year is the longest, so far, in Roman numerals? 4 Whose parents met in a Russian class in Hawaii? 5 What video-sharing platform is known as Douyin in China? 6 What’s missing from a Yorkshire dartboard? 7 Which gemstone’s name is from Greek for “not drunk”? 8 Alfred Watkins’ book The Old Straight Track introduced what theory? What links: 9 Hoffman; Dumas; Petipa; Tchaikovsky? 10 Emma Stone; Glenn Close; Betty Lou Gerson? 11 Seahorse; emperor penguin; rhea; marmoset; pouched frog? 12 Josephine Butler; George Stephenson; Peter Ustinov; John Snow? 13 Orange; McLaren Vale; Barossa and Yarra Valleys? 14 Ellis (1); Acton (2); Currer (4)? 15 Aisle; business; talk; clue; autumn; listen? Continue reading...


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