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Friday, August 6, 2021

Biden Introduces Stricter Pollution Rules in Move to Push Electric Cars

President Joe Biden is introducing newer, stricter pollution laws in an attempt to phase out gas cars and make electric cars the dominant mode of personal transportation in America. Biden's strategy is to use tailpipe regulations to edge the public over to electric vehicles from their gas-fueled counterparts. Biden sees this move as the key to reducing the pollution that is contributing to global warming. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Lockheed Faces Intense Competition To Build GREECE'S Next Frigate

“I think the Greeks are negotiating for the best deal.” The two key factors to keep in mind when GREECE does cut a deal, according to AMI, will be the ...


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Battle With Blazes Continues to Challenge GREECE

Battle With Blazes Continues to Challenge GREECE. Volunteer firefighters look at the flames approaching a main highway in the area of Afidnes near ...


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Greek wildfire leaves major damage in its wake

Farms were left destroyed with remains of burnt animals amongst the rubble near the small village of Lasdikas.Greek authorities on Wednesday (August 4) ordered villages near ancient Olympia to be ...


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Lapid: Israel stands ready to help Greece

… will send firefighting aid to Greece. "Israel stands ready to … help Greece on the basis of friendship … the forest fires raging in Greece, Our entire region is struggling … to help our friends in Greece.


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Greece to face Serbia in men's water polo final at Olympics

… written. This is history for Greece,” Genidounias said. “The … since the opener against Greece. Hungary is the winningest … But Ioannis Fountoulis responded for Greece and Angelos Vlachopoulos' … kickstarting the celebration in Greece's corner of the …


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Greece overtakes Spain as the most popular destination for Britons

… received the most bookings for Greece from UK travellers, with … they travel. Similarly, for Greece, UK visitors need to show … explained: 'With Spain and Greece remaining on the "amber … for both countries, in particular Greece, which has become our …


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FM voices Jordan's solidarity with Greece over forest fires

… Jordan's solidarity with Greece over the forest fires that … a phone call with his Greek counterpart under the Royal directives …


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Greece wildfires: Man dies by falling pylon near Athens

… in an area near the Greek capital Athens where emergency services … of fires close to the Greek capital, which have forced thousands …


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Wildfires continue to rage across Greece, forcing more evacuations

… wildfires across the country, Greek authorities on Thursday ordered … weather. Other parts of Greece also continue to grapple … that fires across southern Greece will increase on Friday … , and critical infrastructure,» Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis …


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How the Fun of ’70s Greek Life Became a Lifelong Support Network

They discuss how the fun of ’70s Greek life morphed into a lifelong support network, and how they make time for play and friendship. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Julie Beck: ...


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Volunteer firefighter becomes first fatality of devastating Greek fires amid extreme heatwave

[Preview] A volunteer firefighter has been confirmed as the first fatality of the forest fires in Greece which were triggered by an extreme heatwave. The deceased died from his injuries after being hit by a falling utility pole. Read Full Article at RT.com


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Thousands evacuated as wildfires rage near Athens

Thousands of residents fled to safety from a wildfire that burned for a fourth day north of Athens early Friday, during an overnight battle to stop the flames from reaching populated areas, electricity installations and historic sites. The Greek health ministry said it had recorded the first fatality after a 38-year-old man was killed by a falling electricity pole north of Athens.


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Rolling power cuts in Attica from Aug 6 to avoid blackout due to fires, HEDNO announces

The Greek Electricity Distribution Network Operator (HEDNO) will implement controlled rolling power cuts in Athens and Attica in order to avoid a blackout. The plan goes into force today, Friday, August 6, 2021. “There will be rolling power cuts in Attica in accordance with the instructions of the Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO), which are … The post Rolling power cuts in Attica from Aug 6 to avoid blackout due to fires, HEDNO announces appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Man dies in Athens fire; More people evacuated are fire fronts raging in Greece

A 38-year-old man lost his life on Friday afternoon after he suffered serious head injuries while he was combating fire in Ippokratio Politia, in North-West Athens. The man, a civilian, has hit by a power column that crashed, state broadcaster ERT reported. According to earlier reports, the man was taken with an ambulance to an … The post Man dies in Athens fire; More people evacuated are fire fronts raging in Greece appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Cyprus: what is Elam, the far-right nationalist party seeking success after the demise of Golden Dawn?

Greece has outlawed its most problematic far-right party, but its sister organisation is thriving in Cyprus.


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On This Day in 2017: GREEK 'New Wave' singer Arleta passes away

Arleta rose to international fame as an icon of the GREEK 'new wave' scene. She was mostly known for her vocal skills, however she also played the ...


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How the Owner of a 24/7 Diner Spends Her Sundays

Three years ago, Irene Siderakis, a stay-at-home mom, suddenly inherited Kellogg's Diner, a 24-hour go-to for eggs, burgers, nachos, GREEK staples ...


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New restaurant in Augusta brings Italian and GREEK flavors to Washington Road

New restaurant in Augusta brings Italian and GREEK flavors to Washington Road ... Magdy Faltaous opened 2 Boys Pizza & Grill last month in Augusta.


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Athens-based Travel Agency Aims to Introduce Ancient GREEK Experiences to More Markets

Our target is to meet a goal to promote Greece to 50 percent of global nationalities within the next 24 months,” said Ancient GREEK Experience CEO ...


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GREEK Tax Workers Charged With Closing Up the Office

It's a common occurrence in GREEK public offices for workers to do little work nor answer phones and it's almost impossible to discipline them or force ...


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GREEK Ministry of Interior, Attica Officials Authorize Help for Fire Victims

There will be immediate grants in the form of rental subsidies to the victims who have been left homeless. Officials from the GREEK Ministry of Finance ...


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Check Out Toronto's Newest Spot For GREEK Cuisine

Cafe Santorini. The restaurant serves a selection of traditional and authentic GREEK eats. This includes gyros, souvlakis, fava and more. You can also find ...


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GREEK and Cypriot Banks' Asset Clean-up Progressing, but at Different Speeds

Fitch believes the impaired loan ratio for GREEK banks could decline from 25% at end-March 2021 (pro forma, including the first phase of securitizations) ...


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GREEK and Cypriot Banks: Peer Review

HAPS Support GREEK Banks' De-RiskingThe aggregated impaired loan ratio for the four largest GREEK banks has decreased to about 25% at end-March ...


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Man dies in GREEK wildfire zone after being hit by falling pylon

ATHENS, Aug 6 (Reuters) - A man was killed by a falling electricity pylon in an area near the GREEK capital Athens where emergency services have ...


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Greece 'a powder keg' as thousands flee wildfires near Athens

"Several days of heatwave have turned the whole country into a powder keg," said Greek's PM.


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Thousands in Greece and Turkey flee wildfires that display the "reality of climate change"

"We're talking about the apocalypse. I don't know how to describe it," the head of one town's coast guard says.


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‘God bless America!’ says Greek restaurant owner from Lemont who just opened his 14th eatery in Merrillville

Gus Bisioulis knew he found the right location for Athenian Greek Cuisine as soon as he walked through the door. “I cried then. I cry now. Forgive me. It was one of the best days of my life.” ...


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GREECE recognises the most number of vaccines for travel

This includes India's very own Covershield, and the Russian made Sputnik V. GREECE has also imposed entry requirements for travellers, which means ...


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Romania sends firefighters to battle blazes in GREECE

A team of 112 firefighters is set to leave for GREECE on Friday, August 6, to help fight the wildfires that have broken out across the country, prime ...


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New delusion from ErdoÄŸan's adviser: “GREECE is behind the forest fires”

While GREECE and Turkey give superhuman battle to limit the fire fronts, Security and Foreign Policy advisor for Turkish President Recep Tayyip ...


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Statement by US Ambassador to GREECE Geoffrey Pyatt Regarding Wildfires in GREECE August 6 ...

Like everyone in GREECE, we at U.S. Mission GREECE are horrified by the scenes of destruction wrought by wildfires around the country and the broader ...


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Hundreds evacuated on tourist boats from Greek island as wildfires rage

MORE THAN 600 people have been evacuated by boat from a popular tourist island in Greece as devastating wildfires rampage through the country.


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More Towns Evacuated in Attica as Wildfires Burn Out of Control in Greece

Friday found Attica in Greece still ablaze, with the the fire that rekindledon Thursday afternoon still raging out of control. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Greek American Wrestler Helen Maroulis Wins Bronze in Tokyo

Greek American wrestler Helen Maroulis won a bronze medal for Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Greece 9, Hungary 6

… (PP). Second Quarter_4, Greece, S. Argyropoulos Kanakakis, 7: … , 3:51 (PP). 15, Greece, D. Skoumpakis, 2:18. Exclusions … Jansik 4). 4 Minute Exclusions_Greece None; Hungary None. Penalty … Fouls_Greece None; Hungary None. Ejections_Greece 3 (G. …


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Israel's Public Sec. Min. to send aid to Greece for fires

… Israel will send aid to Greece  Public Security Minister Omer Bar … 15 firefighters and rescuers to Greece to help put out the …


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Sororities issue safety rules for events with other Greek houses

… social gatherings with other Greek houses after releasing four … ” to sexual violence in Greek houses, but are a … Interfraternity Council, Gender-Inclusive Greek Council and National Pan-Hellenic … and enjoyment of our Greek space.” The summer presidents …


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Plumes of Dark Smoke Rise From Flames of Raging Greek Wildfire

… to battle wildfires in Athens, Greece. At least 450 firefighters were …


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Thousands flee fires in Greece, Turkey; some rescued by sea

… and historic sites. On the Greek island of Evia, the … and just north of the Greek capital as blazes raced through … highway connecting Athens to northern Greece Thursday and damaged electricity installations … once used by the former Greek royal family was also …


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Firefighters pass ‘difficult night’ in Greece

… in Greece had “a difficult night” fighting flames alongside the Greek … assistance has been requested by Greece either for additional crews … in Rhodes were transferred to Crete late on Thursday. “The … told the Cyprus Mail. Greece also asked for help from …


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Global wildfires: Greece a 'powder keg' as thousands flee their homes

People are fleeing their homes north of Athens as fires rage for a fourth day in a row. California has lost an entire town, while Brazil is bracing itself for another catastrophic fire season. Follow DW for more.


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Olympia’s historic sites on alert as fires rage through Greece

Archaeological sites in Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, were on high-risk alert today as wild fires raged across much of Greece, forcin ...


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Firefighters, civilians injured in the Athens forest fire

Several firefighters and civilians were injured in the big forest fire in north Athens and were taken to hospitals in the Greek capital on Thursday evening. Two volunteer firefighter are intubated. Injured are: one firefighter, four volunteer firefighters, and five civilians. The firefighter was injured in the battle against the ongoing fire at Kryoneri. He … The post Firefighters, civilians injured in the Athens forest fire appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Fire fighting assistance from 6 EU countries and Israel arrive in Greece

International aid finally started to arrive in Greece to assist against the horrendous forest fires that burn down the country and make homeless thousands of people.The aid from France, Sweden, Cyprus, Switzerland and Romania  comes after the Greece activated the European Civil Protection Mechanism a few days ago. Greece has also asked assistance from Russia … The post Fire fighting assistance from 6 EU countries and Israel arrive in Greece appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Thousands flee Greece blazes as wildfires sweep through Mediterranean

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Turkey condoles with Greece over wildfires

Turkey's foreign minister sent a message of condolence to his Greek counterpart on Aug. 6 over recent wildfires in the country, according to the Turkish Foreign Ministry.


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Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the attack on “Mercer Street” oil tanker off the coast of Oman

Greece condemns the recent attack on the "Mercer Street" oil tanker, which resulted in the death of two crew members. We extend our condolences to Great Britain and Romania. This attack constitutes a violation of International Law and in particular of International Law of the Sea. It is reminded that freedom of navigation constitutes a fundamental rule of International Law of the Sea and must be respected by all states.


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Olympic Games: Triumph for the Greek Polo Team who beat Hungary 9-6 in semifinals

In its 16th participation in the Olympic Games, and Greece finally wins a medal


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