GREECE'S Public Power Corporation (PPC) has signed its last two-year supply agreement with Aluminum of GREECE (AoG), the country's biggest ...
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How the world sees Greece
Friday, July 23, 2021
GREECE'S biggest power consumer AoG to switch entirely to green energy from 2030
Hundreds of flights to GREECE and Spain set for this weekend after amber list rules change
Days after travel rules changed for those who've had two jabs, flights from the UK to GREECE are nearly up to the same level at this point in 2019 – well ...
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First Community Bank hosting tour of GREECE
Bank customers and guests will have the opportunity to discover the ruins of ancient GREECE. “As we organize travel, please know that the health and ...
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Greek culture coming to Storrs: Sparta Museum and Theater sets opening date
STORRS — Ancient Greece will return to life in Storrs as the Sparta Museum and Theater celebrates its grand opening Sept. 25 and 26.
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The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Appoints Bob Andersen as Brand President
The award winning and rapidly expanding fast-casual concept, serving a popular chef-inspired Mediterranean menu, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, announced today that Bob Andersen will now serve ...
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S. 2000, U.S.-Greece Defense and Interparliamentary Partnership Act of 2021
S. 2000 would authorize appropriations of $134 million over the 2022-2026 period for defense-related assistance to Greece. Using historical spending rates for those programs, CBO estimates that ...
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Turkey and Greece search for missing after migrant boat sinks
Greek and Turkish coast guards are searching for at least eight people who remained missing after a boat carrying 45 migrants sank off the coast of Crete, officials said on Friday. Thirty-seven people ...
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Greece leads athletes’ parade at opening ceremony in Tokyo Summer Olympics
Following a tradition as the homeland of Olympic Games Greece was the first country to enter the New National Stadium and lead the athletes’ parade at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, at the Olympic Stadium, on July 23, 202 The Greek Lord of the Rings Eleftherios Petrounias and Shooter Anna Korakaki carried … The post Greece leads athletes’ parade at opening ceremony in Tokyo Summer Olympics appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Several migrants missing after boat sinks off Greek islands in Aegean Sea
A boat carrying 45 migrants is sinking near Greek islands in the southeastern Aegean Sea, Turkey’s defense ministry has said.
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Village in Sicily Sells Houses for Two Euros Each
A village in Sicily, Italy named Sambuca di Sicilia has put some local abandoned houses up for sale for only two euros each. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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Greece Invokes Constitution to Impose Compulsory Vaccination
Greece's Prime Minister defended compulsory vaccination for some groups by referencing Article 25 of the Greek constitution on Friday. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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Amber list move 'stimulating demand for Spain and Greece'
Some agents have seen increases in late bookings for key amber list destinations like Spain and Greece this week after the easing of quarantine restrictions for fully vaccinated people. The ...
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Rescuers save dozens of migrants after their boat sinks off Greece
A boat carrying dozens of Syrian refugees sank in the Mediterranean Sea late Thursday off the coast of Crete, officials said.
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GREEK athletes open Tokyo's Olympic opening ceremony
GREEK athletes open Tokyo's Olympic opening ceremony. GREEK-athletes-open-tokyo-amp-8217-s-olympic-. Newsroom. July 23, 2021 23.07.2021 • 15: ...
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Heathrow and Gatwick: GREEK tourism minister pleads with UK government not to put country on ...
The GREEK economy is heavily dependent on tourism, with around 20 per cent of GDP deriving from the sector. Tourist numbers in Greece recovered ...
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What would the ancient GREEKS think of an Olympics with no fans?
Simply put, GREEK athletics and religious experience were inseparable. At Olympia, both athletes and spectators were making a pilgrimage to a sacred ...
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The EU must act now to protect Thessaloniki's antiquities
"In Greece, an archaeological site of incalculable value is today at great risk of being irretrievably damaged."
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Migrant boat with 45 people onboard sinking off Greek islands, says Turkey
A boat carrying 45 migrants is sinking near Greek islands in the southeastern Aegean Sea, Turkey’s defense ministry has said.
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Representing GREECE at the Olympics an 'unbelievable feeling', says Stefanos Tsitsipas
Tsitsipas and world No. 19 Maria Sakkari will become the first players from GREECE to contest the Olympics Tennis in 13 years when the tournament gets ...
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No Vaccinations Needed, But Tests for GREECE'S Tourism Workers
With the Coronavirus spreading again on islands – where tourism workers don't have to be vaccinated – GREECE'S Coast Guard prohibited more than ...
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As COVID Surges, GREECE Wants UK Tourists, Says Country Safe
Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis urged the UK government not to keep GREECE on the Amber List category for travel, which would mean they would ...
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Capital Link Webinar on Investment Opportunities in GREECE Replay Available
Minister of Development & Investments of GREECE Adonis Georgiadis in a one-on-one discussion with Jay Collins, Vice Chairman of Banking, Capital ...
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Restaurant Olivia Brings GREECE to Denver With in a Two-Night Special Dinner Series
“The hospitality in GREECE is unparalleled. Everywhere we went we were so welcomed, the people were so warm and gracious. It's not something you ...
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Meet All of the Athletes Representing GREECE at the Tokyo Olympics
It is no surprise that GREECE, the originator of the ancient Olympic Games, will have a strong presence at the upcoming Olympics in Tokyo. In total, the ...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias’ interview in the Athens College Alumni Association magazine “Ermis”
JOURNALIST: The year 2021 marks the 40th anniversary of Greece's accession to the -then- European Economic Community. How do you evaluate these years? N. DENDIAS: The question is self-evident, but the answer is particularly difficult. Greece today is a completely different country from the one that Konstantinos Karamanlis led to join the European Economic Community. Joining the European family means taking part in one of the most ambitious projects in human history. If we recall how many wars Europe went through in the twentieth century and that there has been no war in the last seventy years thanks to the European Union, these facts alone are enough to justify the importance of the project. In Greece, a huge internal transformation took place as a result of its accession to United Europe. Of course, I have to say that due to mistakes, both our partners’ and ours, there have been problems or inability to adapt. Nevertheless, the overall assessment can only be utterly positive. JOURNALIST: You were the first foreign minister of an EU member state to travel to Israel and the Palestinian Territories during the recent crisis. Is there a possibility for the EU to play the role of peacemaker in third countries? N. DENDIAS: The EU should have such a role. Europe is located in an extremely complex region, situated between Eurasia and Africa. It is the most democratic area; it protects human rights, and it is absolutely interested in the stability of the region. So far, the EU has allowed situations to arise - failed states - either in Libya or in Syria, it has allowed situations to develop in the Middle East without taking any substantial initiative, as well as instability to emerge in regions of great interest to it, such as the Caucasus. When the current European Commission took office, its President stated that it would be a geopolitical commission. That remains to be seen. JOURNALIST: In a recent videoconference of the Foreign Policy and United Nations Association of Austria, you referred to the Greek aspiration to hold a non-permanent seat in the Security Council for the period 2025-2026. What would this mean for Greece, strategically speaking? N. DENDIAS: It would mean bringing to the foreground our ability to intervene in a positive manner in global challenges. Greece is a country that considers the implementation of international law as its fundamental principle. That is, the existence of a system that will apply the rules of law rather than the law of the "jungle" in relations between states and nations. This geopolitical perception would be given the opportunity to be promoted through the United Nations Security Council, and that would be exceptionally helpful for both our region and the world. JOURNALIST: What is the EU’s position on the construction of a nuclear power plant in Akkuyu by Turkey? N. DENDIAS: There is an international framework that requires every country that builds a nuclear power plant to inform the countries of the wider region, to make sure all possible precautions are met. The Akkuyu plant is located in a very active earthquake zone. Therefore, it is clear that it should incorporate cutting-edge technology in order to avoid the devastation of both the narrow and the wider area, in case anything happens. During the last visit of the Turkish Foreign Minister, I stressed the Greek side’s concerns and Mr. Çavuşoğlu promised to ask the Russian construction company to provide us with relevant information. This would signal a change in Turkey's attitude, from secrecy to open communication. I hope this understanding applies to other issues as well. JOURNALIST: Why do you think the EU maintains a reluctant attitude towards Turkey's provocative stance in the Mediterranean, while at the same time the Union has immediately taken a clear position on other issues such as the hijacking incident in Belarus? N. DENDIAS: I think the EU by itself has not integrated into its policy the important geopolitical role it is called to play. Moreover, the contradiction of one NATO member state threatening with war another country that is both a NATO and EU member state has not been resolved. This contradiction holds some states from activating the framework that in other cases is immediately activated. A careful approach is required, but also a campaign to persuade Germany. The most powerful country in Europe should also accept its leading role in situations such as the imposition of sanctions on a NATO member state that violates international law. After the elections in Germany in September, we will have a fresh opportunity to try to reach an understanding with the new federal government. JOURNALIST: Since the Turkish provocations are a European and not merely a Greek problem, the question arises as to why EU member states continue to arm the neighbouring country, a situation that undoubtedly burdens our country financially. Is it possible to achieve a change of stance on such issues? N. DENDIAS: This is not unrealistic. There is an ongoing discussion between our German friends and us. There are voices in Germany with an institutional role that fully understand the problem posed to us by the export of technologically sophisticated submarines from Germany to Turkey. The contradiction is even greater if you take into account that we are obliged to keep our deficit at the 3% threshold and therefore we cannot borrow to buy weapons to deal with what the Germans or others export to the Turks. However, I think that a first explanation for the contradiction is Turkey's NATO membership, which complicates the situation. Within the European family to which we belong, we will continue to try as much as we can to convince other countries that arms exports to Turkey, which could upset balances in the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean, should not be made. JOURNALIST: What are the chances of Turkey becoming a full member of the EU? Do you think that this perspective exists, under the circumstances? N. DENDIAS: I want to be frank. This is up to Turkish side. Greece would like the Turkish society and the Turkish government to maintain the choice of convergence and participation in the European project. Firstly, because this project has a huge value in itself, secondly, because I believe that this will be the best for Turkey and Turkish society and thirdly, because we believe that it will resolve most of the outstanding issues between Turkey and us, and with any other EU member state; but also with other countries outside the Union, as in this way Turkey will be subject to a comprehensive system of rules. For example, the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea is part of the European acquis. The EU has signed it; therefore, Turkey’s membership in the EU would almost automatically resolve the only dispute between us in the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean. But also on issues such as human rights and minority issues, Turkey's participation in the European acquis would create a context of cordial understanding. Unfortunately, however, Turkey is lately deviating from, than converging towards the European example. JOURNALIST: Could the EU play an active role in resolving the Cyprus issue? To what extent should it be involved in the process of resolving the issue, which has been in its current condition for almost 50 years? N. DENDIAS: I am sorry to say that after my last experience in Geneva, [it seems] the settlement of the Cyprus issue is put off further into the future, because Turkey appears not to accept the United Nations Security Council resolution framework and, consequently, international law, that is, the bi-communal, bi-zonal federation, which has been the common framework for Greece, Turkey, Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots since 1977. And of course it still stands. So, we are further away. The EU should have a more active role. Cyprus is a member state; therefore, the EU would have every reason to claim full participation in the process to resolve the Cyprus issue. However, the EU, demonstrating reluctancy, did not even manage to participate in the negotiations in Geneva. JOURNALIST: How do you assess EU’s involvement in addressing the migration issue? Are there any additional steps that could have been taken at legislation or security level? N. DENDIAS: It could have done much more. Migration is an issue of historic proportions. It was always there in the history of humankind and it will continue to be. Movements of people do not cease and if we are led to the conclusion that we can turn Europe into a “fortress”, then we are making a very big mistake. We need to move from uncontrolled migration to controlled migration. We want young people to come to the EU. Europe has lagged behind in having rules that will allow it to attract creative young people to its territory and prevent the creation of uncontrolled flows. Of course, this is not easy to achieve. It requires a whole mechanism that entails the obligation to invest in the countries of origin, to provide education for the people in these countries, in order to prevent this uncontrolled flow, and it also requires a better return mechanism. However, the EU acts in a phobic way and not in an effective on. Of course, the problem itself is by no means simple. There is no magic solution. JOURNALIST: Would you like to share with us a vivid memory from your years in School? Do you particularly remember any of your teachers? N. DENDIAS: I have a vivid recollection of my expulsion, which I had to explain to my parents. But I have great memories from School. I do not hide from you that because I was a boarder, the school greatly influenced me in what I became in my life. There was a military dictatorship in Greece when I went to school. I have not forgotten how it felt to speak in fear that someone might hear what you said. In this unacceptable climate, Athens College ensured freedom of expression. There was never any "criminalization" of the opposite view, because there was no view that was considered mandatory ex cathedra. The most prominent advocate of this attitude – not the only one, but maybe the most interesting personality – was a language teacher named Nestoras Bouras, who I think was one of the best language teachers in the country. He was a very interesting personality who influenced me. The School was established to provide Greece with the human resources that a then backward rural country on the periphery needed to develop. The country still needs quality human resources. I think a great effort should be made to realign the School in Greek society. The great risk is to become a school for the nouveau riche, for the few that can afford it. This would be tragic. JOURNALIST: No doubt your leisure time must be extremely limited. But when you do get a little time off, is there something you like to occupy yourself? N. DENDIAS: One needs to find the opportunity to read, because if you are cut-off from the impulses that have nothing to do with your work, then you are at risk to become “institutionalized”, which is always catastrophic. I am reading at least one hour a day, even if this is at the expense of my sleep. These days I am reading “The inconceivable nothing”, a book by Ramphos analyzing a movement called “Philokalia”. If I were to suggest a book, it would be “Vasilis o Arvanitis” by Myrivilis, which was the first book I considered important in my life. In fact, when they required us to read it in school, I did so grudgingly, but after reading it I realized that it is a masterpiece. Mario Vitti also characterizes it a masterpiece. And if I were to suggest a film, it would be the original “Blade Runner” by Ridley Scott, starring Harrison Ford. I think it poses and provides answers to all questions on the human condition. Beside that, to be honest, there was not any other leisure time left because of the protracted crisis. Even my summer holidays were restricted to one night. I left one evening and the other day in the morning, I had to return, because, on account of the Turks, naval forces were sent to the Eastern Mediterranean. JOURNALIST: During the COVID 19 pandemic what is it that you miss the most from life as we used to know it?N. DENDIAS: Social interaction and human contact. We are a Mediterranean country, we are not Scandinavians. Bodily contact is a large part of our lives. People shake hands in the last five centuries. Handshakes began in the Middle Ages to attest that you are not armed. It has been established throughout the Western world and suddenly a pandemic breaks out and what once was cordiality, now it stops. The way someone shakes his hand is an indication of his character. It matters.
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Church helps GREEK expatriates and wider community struggling with lockdowns
Dozens of GREEK expatriates in Melbourne have turned to the GREEK Orthodox Archdiocese's GREEK Welfare Centre for help as the city's fifth lockdown ...
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GREEK Track and Field Olympians Told to Isolate after Covid-19 Scare
The GREEK Olympians were on the same flight as a group of Czech athletes who ended up being a part of a “cluster” of Covid-19 cases. The flight has ...
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Deputy FM Vlasis ends highly productive visit to the GREEK Orthodox community in Lebanon
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Kostas Vlasis ended his highly productive tour of the GREEK Orthodox communities of Lebanon yesterday.
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Shirtless Jack Grealish joins fellow England footballer Ben Chilwel for a boat day in Greece
Aston Villa star Jack, 25, soaked up the sun on his bare chest while Chelsea player Ben, 24, commanded attention in a Hawaiian print shirt ...
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shipwreck off Crete, about a dozen missing
… the island of Crete following a shipwreck, said the Greek Coast Guard … , on the southeast coast of Crete. All tested negative for coronavirus …
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With Syrian refugees on board, boat capsizes off the coast of Crete Island
… southeast of the coast of Greece's Crete Island, which falls within … rescued by the helicopters of Greece. The search and rescue efforts …
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Israel strengthens relations with Cyprus, Greece amid Turkey statements
… close relations with Cyprus and Greece on display, repeatedly and … Yair Lapid met with his Greek counterpart, Nikos Dendias, and … . Israel’s relations with Greece and Cyprus, historic rivals … , in which Israel and Greek are working together to build …
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Brown Hotels officially launches in Greece with the opening of three new hotels in Athens
… three properties in Athens, Greece, marking the third international … unique example of Greek modernism designed by Greek architect Emmanouil … KKE (Communist Party of Greece) headquarters, is honored beautifully … in Thessaloniki, Cyprus, Corfu and beyond.
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4,500 travelers not allowed to board on ferries due to lacking Covid-documents
A total of 4,500 travelers were not allowed to board ferries last week as they did not have the necessary Covid-documents, Greece’s Shipping Minister said on Friday. “The checks by the Coast Guard officers are complete and are carried out fast and with efficiency. Last week, unfortunately, 4,500 individuals were not allowed to board on … The post 4,500 travelers not allowed to board on ferries due to lacking Covid-documents appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Greece offers money incentives to doctors, pharmacists to persuade people to get a jab
Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias announced Friday incentives to doctors and pharmacists in order to persuade as much as possible citizens to get vaccinated. Speaking to Open TV, Kikilias said that the pharmacists and the doctors will get 10 euros when they book a vaccination appointment. He also added that doctors that will vaccinate patients at … The post Greece offers money incentives to doctors, pharmacists to persuade people to get a jab appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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At least 8 people missing when boat capsizes off Crete; 37 rescued
The Greek Coast Guard continues the Search and Rescue operation South off island of Crete Friday noon after a boat carrying migrants capsized and some 8 people are missing. 37 people have been rescued so far. for several people believed missing a day after a boat carrying dozens of migrants sank in high winds. The … The post At least 8 people missing when boat capsizes off Crete; 37 rescued appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Unvaccinated may not allowed inside retail stores form autumn, says Greek Minister
Greece’ Development Minister Adonis Georgiadis threatened on Friday that unvaccinated citizens may not be allowed inside retail stores as from autumn. Speaking to Skai TV, he did not did not rule out the possibility that unvaccinated citizens would not be allowed to enter closed areas, such as retail stores, if the pandemic worsens in the … The post Unvaccinated may not allowed inside retail stores form autumn, says Greek Minister appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Tina Fey Supports MSNBC Unionization Drive
Tina Fey and Amber Ruffin have publicly signed their support to an MSNBC unionization drive along with other TV writers, creators, and stars. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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Deadly Fire at Mati Still Haunts Greece Three Years Later
Three years since the devastating fires of July 23, 2018 in the seaside Athens resort of Mati the horrifying images cannot be erased. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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The Olympics Kick Off in Tokyo with Opening Ceremony
The Tokyo Olympics, postponed last year because of the Covid-19 pandemic, kicked off on Friday with the opening ceremony. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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Escape Routes: Hydra, Greece
This episode of the Condé Nast Traveller podcast Escape Routes is presented by contributing editor Antonia Quirke J ust 40 miles from Athens yet feeling infinitely remote, this tiny islet has long ...
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Citizens from 4 more countries allowed to enter Greece
Foreigners entering Greece have to adhere to the specific Covid-19 protocols
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An additional €100 million from the EU to strengthen the Greek public health system
The funds will focus on supporting a mobile network of units to relieve hospitals due to the pandemic
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PM Mitsotakis cites Greek Constitution to back mandatory vaccinations
The PM met with the President of the Hellenic Republic
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GREEK flag flies first in the Tokyo Olympics: Here's how to watch the opening ceremony
The Olympic Hymn is a choral cantata composed by GREEK opera composer Spyridon Samaras, with lyrics by the GREEK poet Kostis Palamas.
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Cyprus talks did not bear results for 53 years: FM Çavuşoğlu
When Turkish Cypriots supported a plan for the island drafted in 2004 by then U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan but GREEK Cypriots rejected it, the ...
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Tsipras: Mykonos is an example of the government's total failure
He said that “GREEK tourism and the public health are crucial matters to be addressed with such unbearable lightness.”.
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Greek Fest in Warren is back after pandemic and expecting large crowd this weekend
The annual St. Demetrios Greek Fest in Warren is happening this weekend, and the fun has already begun. This is the 54th year for the festival, located at the church at 429 High St. NE. There will be ...
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Greece, Italy and France to enforce vaccine passports on tourists visiting bars, cafes and attractions this summer
BRITS heading to Greece, Italy and France this summer will have to show a special vaccine passport to enter tourist attractions and bars. Countries across Europe are enforcing new rules which will ...
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Mother of Ben Needham vows to continue search for son 30 years after his disappearance
The mother of missing Ben Needham has said she will keep searching for her son, who disappeared on the Greek island of Kos 30 years ago.
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