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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Greece Sets New Record of 4,608 Coronavirus Cases

Greek health authorities announced a large spike in coronavirus cases on Tuesday with 4,608 new infections diagnosed across the country, representing a new record number of infections since the beginning of the pandemic. This represents an increase of 0.9% from Monday’s total. The National Organization for Public Health (EODY), also stated that there were a total […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Rolling Stone’s Charlie Watts Botched Concert in Athens

Charlie Watts, the Rolling Stones drummer who died on Tuesday aged 80, had a little known but ugly experience with the Greek police during a concert in Athens in the 1960s. Watts, regarded as one of the greatest – and most stylish – rock drummers of all time, travelled to Greece with the rest of […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Saint Nicholas Shrine Opens on September 11

Saint Nicholas Shrine, the church that was built on the site of the only church that was demolished in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, will open its doors on the twentieth anniversary of the day of the attacks. The details of exactly how the building is being assembled is shown in a new […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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How Brexit Forced McDonald’s to Stop Selling Milkshakes, Drinks

McDonald’s locations in England, Wales and Scotland are temporarily no longer serving milkshakes and bottled drinks due to supply chain and logistic issues largely caused by Brexit. McDonald’s said supply chain problems were impacting the availability of a small number of items, and they are working hard to return the items to menus as soon […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Greece hits new record in coronavirus numbers

Athens, Aug 24 (EFE).- Greece broke its single-day record … island of Crete (344). Since the beginning of the pandemic, Greece has … Covid-19. Vassilis Kikilias, the Greek minister of health, said Tuesday …


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Coronavirus live: UK reports 30,838 new infections; 5bn Covid jabs administered worldwide

UK also reports 174 more people have died; nearly 40% of vaccine doses have been administered in China * Hawaii governor begs tourists to stay away as Covid surges * Scottish Covid inquiry plans spur calls for other UK parts to follow suit * NHS Covid pass still not recognised in some EU countries * Cornwall tourist board urges people not to visit after Covid spike * See all our coronavirus coverage 8.14pm BST Official statistics show Covid is claiming 100 lives a day on average across the UK. But the figures tell only a fraction of the story. Related: Covid claims 100 lives a day on average across the UK, statistics show 7.31pm BST The Greek government has announced that, as of next month, all indoor eateries, bars, clubs and entertainment venues will be off limits for citizens who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19. The blanket ban was among a slew of draconian measures unveiled by the health minister as the country – ensnared in a fourth wave of the pandemic – battles a steep rise in coronavirus cases and deaths. Related: Greece announces bars and clubs off limits for unvaccinated Continue reading...


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Greece announces bars and clubs off limits for unvaccinated

Other venues, such as museums, will allow people who have not had the jab if they provide a negative Covid test * Coronavirus – latest updates * See all our coronavirus coverage The Greek government has announced that, as of next month, all indoor eateries, bars, clubs and entertainment venues will be off limits for citizens who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19. The blanket ban was among a slew of draconian measures unveiled by the health minister as the country – ensnared in a fourth wave of the pandemic – battles a steep rise in coronavirus cases and deaths. Continue reading...


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New Variant of Covid-19 Discovered in Turkey

Authorities in Turkey announced on Monday they discovered new variants of COVID-19 in the western coastal province of Izmir (Smyrna). In a statement, the Izmir Medical Chamber and Association for Clinical Microbiology Expertise said that apart from the main mutations of the virus — the Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta variants — new types were […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Dawn Syndrome Actress Gets Role in Prestigious National Theater of Greece

The Greek National Theatre hired last week, for the first time in its long history, an actress with Down syndrome to participate in a theatrical production in Athens. Loxandra Loukas, a Thessaloniki-based actress, signed a contract to play in the production by Greek director Eleni Efthymiou. The brief video of her signing the contract became […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Greek-American Racehorse Owners Headed to Breeders’ Cup

Kosta and Pete Hronis, the Greek-American racehorse owners from California, will be going to the $6-million Breeder's Cup in November.


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Greek Health Minister announces new measures against Covid-19

The government has an obligation to ensure as smooth and safe a transition to normality as possible after the pandemic, in light of the fact that the option of the vaccine now exists, Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias announced on Tuesday. “Unlike in …


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Pranksters post hilarious TripAdvisor reviews for five-star Crete hotel where Raab lapped up sun

The luxury Greek hotel where Dominic Raab went … at the Amirandes Hotel in Crete, a boutique resort which boasts … to its website  The luxury Crete hotel where Dominic Raab … the Taliban rampage, the luxury Crete hotel where he apparently stayed …


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In 'Rumors,' Lizzo and Cardi B pull from the ancient Greeks, putting a new twist on an old tradition

… sportswear, named for the ancient Greek goddess of victory; in … of civilization. Even though ancient Greece and Rome traded with, fought … or ignored. Instead, ancient Greek and Roman aesthetics were held … b-pull-from-the-ancient-greeks-putting-a-new-twist- …


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Greece fines asylum-seekers with €5,000 for arriving without Covid-test

Greek Police has been imposing fines of 5,000 euros to asylum-seekers entering the country by boat under the pretext of violating the coronavirus protocol and not showing or having a Covid-19 test upon arrival. Sheer  racist vindictiveness or just an mean trick to increase revenues from the needy ones? In an exclusive report daily efimerida … The post Greece fines asylum-seekers with €5,000 for arriving without Covid-test appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greece hits negative record with 4,608 coronavirus cases; geo distribution

Coronavirus cases in Greece hit a negative record on Tuesday with 4,608 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours. It is the highest number of daily infections since the start of the pandemic in the country. Health authorities announced on Tuesday also 32 Covid-related deaths in the past 24 hours. The number of intubated … The post Greece hits negative record with 4,608 coronavirus cases; geo distribution appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greece tightens COVID-19 measures for unvaccinated

The unvaccinated will also have to take a test 48 hours at most before travelling on airplanes, ships, trains, buses across Greece or in order to enter indoor theaters, cinemas, museums and gyms. In ...


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Germany Dubs Greek Tourism Destinations as “High-risk” Covid-19 Areas

Germany dubbed many tourist destinations in Greece as high-risk areas for Covid-19 because of the rising numbers of infections.


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SYRIZA: New restrictions for unvaccinated people will divide Greek society

The restriction measures for unvaccinated Greeks announced earlier by Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias will "set the foundations for the deepest social ...


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Greece to Impose Stricter Restrictions on Unvaccinated Citizens

The Greek health minister announced that from next month, only people who are vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19 will be able to enter hospitality, entertainment and sports venues.


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A green bond will be the cherry on Greece's bond market comeback cake

The issuance of green or sustainable bonds would cap off a remarkable comeback to the capital markets for Greece and further cement the sovereign’s status as a re-established frequent borrower.


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EveryMatrix hails winmasters Greek debut as a ‘huge milestone’

EveryMatrix has enhanced its presence within the Greek regulated market as it announces the launch of igaming operator winmasters into the country.  Following the signing of a new multi-year turnkey ...


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Ferretti Group Strengthens Market Presence in Greece

Ferretti Group, prestigious Italian shipbuilding group comprising superyacht brands CRN, Riva, Ferretti Yachts, Pershing and Custom Line, has made ...


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America is not back, America has departed

By Commander Demetries Grimes, USN Ret. Commander Demetries Grimes is a former US naval officer, aviator, Afghanistan veteran, Secretary of Defense Executive Fellow, and diplomat. He has served as US Naval Attaché to Greece and Israel, Deputy Commander of the US base in Crete, and adviser to NATO’s Maritime Commander in London, UK. At a […] The post America is not back, America has departed appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Greek scientists say naming heat waves could help raise awareness of this extreme climatic phenomenon

Experiencing one of the worst years in terms of drought and forest fires, Greece is suffering the full force of the effects of global warming. While natural disasters such as forest fires, floods and ...


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Covid-19: Greece to end free testing for...

Greece said it would end free … : US advises against travel to Greece, Ireland, Iran, US Virgin Islands … >> Covid-19: Greece to require vaccination at indoor … 53 per cent of the Greek population is fully vaccinated. Authorities …


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Greece wildfire aid: Four helicopters carried on single AN-124 charter flight

Chapman Freeborn Australia has chartered an Antonov AN-124 aircraft to transport four helicopters to Athens to support Greece’s fight against wildfires.


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Five Greek islands enter Germany’s high-risk travel list

Travellers returning from five top Greek destinations to Germany will have to self-isolate for ten days to ensure that they have not contracted Covid-19 ...


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Greece’s measures for unvaccinated at work, entertainment, museums, travel

Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias announced on Tuesday a framework of new public health safety measures that go into effect on September 13 and foresee tough restrictions on individuals that have not been vaccinated against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The restrictions effective from September 13, 2021 include affect access of the unvacinnated to work and education, entertainment, … The post Greece’s measures for unvaccinated at work, entertainment, museums, travel appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Nick Galis to accept honorary president position in the Greek federation after the elections

In a move that few expected, presidential candidate Panagiotis Fasoulas (photo) convinced Greek Hall-of-Famer Nick Galis (photo) to accept the position of honorary president in the Greek national ...


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Tatar slams Greek Cypriot decision to revoke passports

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has slammed the Greek Cypriot administration’s decision to revoke the passports of Turkish Cypriot officials, calling the move “racist and unlawful.”


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Greece to Impose New Restrictions on the Unvaccinated

Twice-weekly testing will incur an out-of-pocket cost of more than 1,000 euros a year, while venues will allowed to bar entry to those without the shot.


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The 5+1 most popular Greeks islands in September (photos)

Perfect choices for the Autumn


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Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs M. Varvitsiotis’ interview on REAL FM 97.8 radio station with journalist G. Papadopoulos-main points (23.08.2021)

“Greece does not share borders with Afghanistan so as to be the country which Afghans who feel threatened by the Taliban regime want to seek refuge in,” Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs, Miltiadis Varvitsiotis made clear in an interview today with REAL FM 97.8 and journalist G. Papadopoulos. As he added, “we are not going to adopt practices of the past such as the one of ‘we have opened our borders and we are waiting for you’; Greece already hosts tens of thousands of Afghans, a very large percentage of whom live in our country under asylum status”. He also pointed out that “Greece cannot be a country of first asylum for Afghan refugees and this message has been sent primarily by the Prime Minister and by us all in both bilateral and multilateral contacts”.Regarding the position of the European Union, Mr. Varvitsiotis noted that “Europe has swept the issue of refugees and migrants under the carpet”, underlining the serious reservations Greece and the other Mediterranean countries hold about the new Pact on Migration and Asylum proposed by the Commission. The Alternate Minister stressed that Greece has two main requests, "first of all, that there should be a financial burden-sharing for hosting refugees, and secondly that there should be serious relocation and repatriation agreements concerning illegal and irregular migrants".Asked about the impact of the refugee wave from Afghanistan on Greek-Turkish relations and the contact by telephone between the Greek Prime Minister and the Turkish President, Mr. Varvitsiotis pointed out that the Turkish President is “pressured by this situation internally”, while, he added, that the message is being received that Turkey's policy is changing in comparison to the one it pursued in Syria, where it tried to make use of the hospitality it gave to the Syrians.Finally, Mr. Varvitsiotis noted that so far three Greek citizens have been successfully repatriated from Afghanistan.


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Brown: A Warning Against Greek Life

University of Utah Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life Jess Turuc sent out a somewhat reassuring letter to concerned parents of potential members. She spoke of “community service,” ...


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Amanda Holden leads fans on villa tour as she enjoys Greek Island break

Amanda Holden updated fans with a tour of her Greek Island villa. Amanda posted a quick 25 second video on her Instagram story today showing fans the gorgeous villa where she has been staying for the ...


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Greece looks into issuing green or sustainable bonds

Greece is exploring whether to issue green or sustainable bonds, with a debut deal in the format to potentially arrive in the second half of 2022, according to sources with knowledge of the matter.


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Chapman Freeborn Australia charters AN124 to deliver helicopters in Greece

The purpose was to aid in fighting wildfires in Greece. The fires have been spreading throughout the Euboea, Peloponnese and Attica regions of Greece since the start of August, with over 287,000 acres ...


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Germany lists Greek holiday islands as high-risk areas for COVID

Crete, Rhodes, Mykonos, and other popular destinations designated as high-risk areas amid surge in infections - Anadolu Agency ...


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Spain, Greece, Croatia, Portugal, Italy and France entry requirements for holidays

The UK Government is expected to update the traffic light list this week - here are the latest entry requirements and rules for Europe's popular summer hotspots.


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Greece to put new restrictions on unvaccinated individuals

Greece’s government plans to impose new testing requirements and attendance restrictions on people who are not vaccinated against COVID19, the health minister announced Tuesday.


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The Latest: Greece to put new limits on unvaccinated people

Greece’s health minister has announced restrictions and requirements for people who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 ...


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Greece to end free Covid testing for unvaccinated

Greece said it would end free testing for unvaccinated people to boost inoculation rates and head off any renewed spike in Delta variant infections of the coronavirus.


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Greek sororities, fraternities donate supplies to Hartsville students

The Hartsville-area Greek sororities and fraternities planned and coordinated to assemble and distribute backpacks and school supplies to Hartsville-area students. Seen are some of the volunteers and ...


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Tourism revenues rise to €1.1 billion Jan.-June 2021, says Bank of Greece

The balance of travel services posted a surplus of 689 million euros in June 2021 and a surplus of 826 million euros in January-June 2021, the Bank of Greece (BoG) said in a report on Monday. BoG said that travel receipts rose by 851.8% to 791 million euros in June 2021, from 83 million euros … The post Tourism revenues rise to €1.1 billion Jan.-June 2021, says Bank of Greece appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greece rolls out Covid-19 booster shots for immune-compromised persons

Early September Greece will launch vaccine booster shots for persons with immune-compromised health including cancer patients in active therapy treatment, the chairwoman of the National Vaccination Committee Maria Theodoridou announced during the live briefing on Monday. The booster shots will be available early September and with the aim to combat the more contagious Delta variant … The post Greece rolls out Covid-19 booster shots for immune-compromised persons appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greek ‘bad guy’ actor Anestis Vlachos passed away at 87

He died of heart failure


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Statement regarding the provision of humanitarian aid from Greece to Haiti

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will donate the amount of 100.000 Euros to an International Organization already operating in Haiti. This aid is a contribution to addressing the humanitarian needs which have arisen following the recent earthquake that hit the country, as well as the hurricane that followed. With this symbolic move, Greece today stands in solidarity with the suffering Haitian people and does not forget that Haiti was the first country in the world to recognize Greece's independence in 1822. It is noted that Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias has expressed his will to visit Haiti as soon as possible, when the epidemiological and political conditions allow.


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Susan Corkum-Greek

Susan Corkum-Greek is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2021 Nova Scotia general election.[1] She represents the riding of Lunenburg as a member of the ...


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Is an alliance growing from Greece to India against Turkey?

A new system of alliances may be shaking shape that stretches from India to Greece that threatens to leave Turkey out in the diplomatic cold.


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Spain, Greece and France: Will nations turn green or red? 'More good news to report'

SPAIN, Greece and France are currently all on the UK's amber list, but with a traffic light review expected in days, are changes ahead for these nations?


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