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Monday, August 23, 2021

Greece calls on EU to help countries stop influx of Afghan migrants into Europe

Greece is encouraging the European Union to take action against a possible migrant wave resulting from those fleeing Afghanistan.


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Refugee Paralympic Team delivers hope to refugees with disabilities

TOKYO, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Athletes of the Refugee Paralympic Team (RPT) called for inclusion as their flagbearers were announced for the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics here on Monday. Alia Issa, a Syrian refugee living in Greece and Abbas Karimi, an Afghanistan living in the United States will carry the flag together for the RPT during the opening ceremony on August 24. "I'm very proud and ver


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EU should support countries close to Afghanistan: Greek PM

The European Union should support the countries close to Afghanistan to ensure that there will be no additional refugee and migratio ...


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Greece to give COVID-19 booster shots to vulnerable groups

A booster shot of COVID-19 vaccines will be available to vulnerable groups in Greece as of early September, authorities announced on Monday. The measure concerns high-risk patients like those who have ...


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The Panjshir Valley, Last Holdout Against the Taliban, Under Siege

The Panjshir Valley, north of Kabul — the only area in Afghanistan that has held out against the Islamic fundamentalist militant group — is still in the hands of its previous governors. But that may not be for long, as hundreds of Taliban fighters are even now making their way to the region. Officials including […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Fires Shaped the Landscape of Ancient Greece

Fires shaped much of the landscape in ancient Greece; set mostly by invaders in pre-classical times, sometimes the fires were also set by Greeks themselves. According to an article written by L.G. Liacos entitled “Present Studies and History of Burning in Greece,” the Mediterranean climate in Greece, with dry, long, hot summers is ideal for […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Firefighters in Greece battle new wildfires near the capital city Athens

Greek authorities say they are battling fresh fires near the capital city Athens and on the island of Evia. The first broke out today, Monday, August 23, morning on Evia, which was decimated earlier ...


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Greece wildfires: Firefighters get upper hand on 2 blazes

Greece scrambled firefighting aircraft and ground forces Monday as at least two new blazes broke out in areas already scarred by wildfires this summer, with strong winds complicating the efforts to ...


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Enjoy Greek Food At Vandiver Inn's Pop-Up Barbecue On Aug. 30

Attendees can choose from three Greek meals and enjoy sides and dessert. Cost per person is $32 and tickets can be purchased online.


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In Greece, heatwaves are so bad officials are considering giving them names

During a summer of punishing heat, Greek officials and researchers are thinking about naming individual heatwaves to help keep people safe when temperatures soar. It’s part of a bigger push ...


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Hunter Biden spotted trying to get lunch in Malibu surrounded by security

Exclusive DailyMail.com photos show Hunter Biden visiting his favorite Greek restaurant Taverna Tony in Malibu on Sunday, as his father deals with the blowback from the Afghanistan crisis.


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2,628 coronavirus cases, 34 deaths, 319 intubations; geo distribution

Greece’s health authorities announced on Monday 2,628 coronavirus cases and 34 Covid-related deaths in the last 24 hours. The number of intubated Covid-patients in hospitals Intensive Care Units increased further to 319. As the number of intubations and deaths increases constantly and the vaccination program stocks, the government urges citizens for jabs against covid-19. At … The post 2,628 coronavirus cases, 34 deaths, 319 intubations; geo distribution appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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55-year-old woman stabbed to death by partner; 9th femicide in Greece in 2021

A 55-year-old woman was beaten and stabbed to death by her partner in a suburb of eastern Thessaloniki, Northern Greece, on Monday. It is the ninth femicide in the country since the beginning of 2021 and the third in the month of August. The body of the woman was found in a lake of blood … The post 55-year-old woman stabbed to death by partner; 9th femicide in Greece in 2021 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Sakkari On Instagram: "It Is Not Easy To Be An Athlete"

GREEK tennis star Maria Sakkari went to Instagram to say that “it is not easy to be an athlete”. “To inspire means to give someone the motivation or the ...


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RWE, PPC to target 2 GW of solar through GREEK JV

Solar panels. Image by: RWE Renewables GmbH. August 23 (Renewables Now) - The up to 2-GW GREEK joint venture (JV) ...


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First Actress With Down Syndrome Signs Contract With The GREEK National Theatre

The historic moment when she signed the contract and officially became a member of the National Theatre. Watch the video: READ MORE: GREEK boy overcomes Down ...


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GREEK market reform proposal outlines lignite phase-out and capacity market from 2024

Proposed GREEK market reform plans outline a move to a capacity market in 2024 as well as a possible early phase-out of lignite capacity in the same year ...


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The Transformation of Hercules from Ancient GREEK Hero to Disney Cartoon

NEW YORK – Herakles, or Hercules, as the Romans called him, son of Zeus and the mortal Alcmene, the most famous hero of GREEK mythology was featured in ...


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Six Stunning GREEK Islands You Won't Want To Leave

Visit the 15th century GREEK orthodox monastery at Panormitis, on Symi's southern tip. Relax on unspoilt pebble beaches lapped by clear turquoise waters, such ...


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Mitsotakis Stresses GREEK, EU Border Protection

... the vice president of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola stressed the need for the protection of the GREEK and the European borders with respect to ...


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Dorothy Dean presents: Swap traditional lamb with chicken for National Gyro Day

Combining GREEK yogurt, olive oil, garlic and lemon juice (that's seasoned to taste with salt and pepper) with diced cucumber and dill, it's deliciously cool, ...


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Minister: GREEK government does not intend to impose a new lockdown

"It is obvious that we are heading to a difficult winter because, unfortunately, a small but not insignificant minority of the citizens has decided to blow ...


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GREEK Cyprus to revoke passports of Turkish Cypriot officials

The GREEK Cypriot administration Monday said that it would revoke the passports of officials of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).


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Northwest GREEK Life continues in-person recruitment amidst restriction

Phi Sigma Kappa recruiter Dillon Davis discusses recruitment with freshmen during Meet the GREEKS Aug. 14 under the bell tower.


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Coronavirus Greece: 2,628 cases, 319 intubated, 34 deaths

Since the beginning of the pandemic, 2,916 patients have been discharged from the ICU


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‘The Boys’: How the ‘Weird Sex Stuff’ of Greek Mythology Helped Inform the Second Season’s VFX

"The Boys" visual effects supervisor Stephan Fleet on using exploding heads and whale guts to up the ante on genre conventions.


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Cities including Miami and Athens are hiring 'Chief Heat Officers' to help businesses and residents survive extreme heat

Governments in Florida, Greece, and Sierra Leone are hiring 'Chief Heat Officers' to protect cities as part of the Extreme Heat Resilience Alliance.


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Greek scientists advise COVID-19 booster shots for vulnerable

Greece's top medical advisers said on Monday vulnerable groups with underlying diseases should get COVID-19 vaccine booster shots, in a bid to curb a rise in Delta variant infections. The booster shot ...


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Greek Scientists Want to Name Heat Waves Like Hurricanes

The move could help draw attention to the dangers posed by extreme temperatures, one of the hallmarks of the climate crisis.


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Kacey Musgraves Says Her New Album ‘Star-Crossed’ Is A Modern-Day ‘Greek Tragedy In Three Acts’

While writing music for the album, Musgraves was at first worried that she didn’t yet have a concept and that it was just “going to be a bunch of sad songs.” But then, she started learning about the ...


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Thomas Cook have late summer deals to Greece, Malta, Canary Islands and more from £105pp

THOMAS COOK has released its late summer deals with cheap breaks to the likes of Greece, Malta and The Canaries. It’s a good opportunity to snap up a purse-friendly holiday for autumn or ...


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Pfizer Vaccine Approved for General Use by FDA

The Food and Drug Administration finally approved the vaccine created by Pfizer-BioNTech on Monday, after months of study. The vaccine was the first to be available on the world market. The vaccine had been given priority review treatment by the FDA as of July 20, when it was granted the designation. This step marked the last […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Greece One of Top Dream Wedding Destinations in the World

Greece is one of the top destinations for weddings internationally, according to an exclusive Greek Reporter interview and Pinterest data. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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GreekFest returns as 3-day festival

DUE TO CORONAVIRUS…PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO ANY EVENT LISTED Free Sports Camps! August 28 starting at 9am Basketball at the Arena Dance at the Arena Volleyball at Long Lines Rec Wrestling at the Arena Pickin’ in the Park August 28 at 10am Adams Homestead and …


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New wildfire breaks out on Greece's Evia island

… evacuate people if needed. The Greek fire brigade said it sent … , homes and businesses burned.  Greece's fire capabilities have … fires started on the Greek island of Euboea at the … : Threatened residential areas Besides Greece and Italy, Turkey is also …


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Ambulance Service workers protest compulsory vaccination, work suspension

Employees at the Emergency Ambulance Service (EKAV) in Thesaloniki held a protest on Monday morning against the compulsory vaccination of health workers and the measure of suspended work for the unvaccinated. The president of the workers’ union of Central Macedonia Prodromos Devletoglou stressed that a total of 170 EKAB employees will be out of work … The post Ambulance Service workers protest compulsory vaccination, work suspension appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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New blaze in Vilia, West Attica, burns down houses, forest land

Some houses were completely burned down at the settlement of Profitis Ilias early Monday afternoon when the blaze passed though. The new wildfire broke out at noon and the town of Vilia as well as two settlements were evacuated. The new wildfire broke out in Kaza, in the same area in western Attica where a … The post New blaze in Vilia, West Attica, burns down houses, forest land appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Hrithik Roshan looks as charming as a ‘Greek God’ in his latest photoshoot by Avinash Gowariker

Hrithik Roshan looks as charming as a ‘Greek God’ in his latest photoshoot by Avinash Gowariker Bollywood News: Latest Bollywood News, Bollywood News Today, Bollywood Celebrity News, Breaking News, ...


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Extension of air directive on domestic flights to and from Greek islands

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announced an extension of an air directive concerning domestic flights to and from island destinations. The extension will be valid ...


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Greek firefighters battle two new blazes near Athens and on island of Evia

Greece scrambled firefighting aircraft and ground forces as at least two new blazes including one on the island of Evia, which has already been scarred by wildfires this summer.


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Roberta Metsola says deal on EU immigration pact must be a priority in meeting with Greek PM

European Parliament Vice President Roberta Metsola and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis discuss immigration as push for breakthrough on migration deal intensifies ...


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Villages evacuated as fresh wildfires hit Greece

Devastating wildfires have swept parts of Greece this summer - Copyright AFP/File SONNY TUMBELAKAScores of firefighters battled to contain two new wildfires in Greece on Monday, as winds fanned the ...


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Two new wildfires break out in Greece amid strong winds

Thousands of people have been forced to flee the flames this summer.


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Latest earthquakes near Skopia, Sérres, Central Macedonia, Greece, past 7 days

Look up most recent and past earthquakes near Skopia, Sérres, Central Macedonia, Greece. File an "I felt it" report if you were in the area and felt one! Frequently updated list and interactive map, ...


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New Fire Breaks Out at Vilia, West of Athens as Evia Blaze Still Burns

A major new fire broke out in in Vilia, west of Athens, where a large blaze had burned for six days last week, ravaging swaths of pristine pine forest, Greece’s fire service said in a new announcement on Monday. Shortly after 1 PM, authorities issued an evacuation order for Vilia as the flames closed in. […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Stunning Blue Moon in Greece

The August full moon, or blue moon, was seen rising over ancient archaeological sites in Greece, such as the Acropolis and the Temple of Poseidon, on Sunday night. The full moon, which many call a seasonal ‘blue moon,’ gave stargazers something to smile about on the night as they prepared their cameras to capture the […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Perfect summery bruschetta – with a garlicky Greek twist

… favourite condiments: skordalia. This chunky Greek purée is traditionally made with … : 40 minutes Skordalia, a garlicky Greek spread of nuts, bread and …


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Greece bracing itself by strengthening border protection

… However, leftist media in Greece have claimed that the … quot; In related developments, Greece's Migration Minister Notis … refugees and migrants entering Greece. "SYRIZA does not … law. Greeks these days remember and compare the Greece of 2015 …


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‘World class joke’: Cambridge university museum to install signage explaining ‘whiteness’ of Greek & Roman plaster-cast sculptures

A new anti-racism strategy at Cambridge University’s classical archaeology museum has been labelled “shameless pandering” after revealing that signs will be added to explain the “whiteness” of its ...


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Evacuation launched after Greece’s Evia island is hit by second wildfire in two weeks

[Preview] Some 46 firefighters have been deployed to the Greek island of Evia after a wildfire started in the southern part of the territory on Monday morning, with airplanes and helicopters dropping water on the blaze to slow its spread. Read Full Article at RT.com


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