How the world sees Greece
As college students across the country return to campuses grappling with the COVID-19 delta variant, Greek letters of a different variety have captivated social media feeds with stunning virality. The #BamaRush trend on TikTok introduced followers to the annual recruitment process for National Panhellenic Conference sororities at the University of Alabama. The popular videos
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The funeral and burial customs of the ancient Greeks — and even the Greeks of today– are and were so very different to those in other parts of the world that they hold a fascination for many today. Originally closely linked to the ancient pagan beliefs revolving around the Greek gods and goddesses and the […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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… filmed last week brawling in Greektown hours after graduation from the …
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Crete and Majorca are the most … hotspots of Croatia, Malta, Rhodes (Greece) and Cyprus, as families enjoy … -night self-catering holiday in Crete, with return transfers and flights …
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… crisis in Afghanistan. Greece was particularly hard-hit … tried to enter Greece. Since then, Greek authorities have toughened … Notis Mitarachi, said that Greece “will not allow itself … refugees to Greece. “How much solidarity can Greece show?” Grigorios …
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The Tourism Minister of Greece Haris Theoharis declared on Friday that Greek tourism, thanks to both foreign and Greek travelers, has been given a... Israel, which was justifiably proud of its ...
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The Greek Health Ministry on Friday announced that two free self-tests will be provided for unvaccinated individuals returning from their holidays. These tests will be available in pharmacies from August 30 until September 6, 2021. The measure was decided in the framework of a strong recommendation that people returning from their holidays get tested, state-run … The post Two free self-tests for unvaccinated holidaymakers returning home appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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There are new domestic restrictions in place across Greece and the Greek islands as the Delta variant spreads.
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There’s a classic Greek song that promises, “the smaller bottle holds the better perfume.” It’s the Hellenic equivalent of good things coming in small packages, and it holds true not just for ...
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Greece will not become a gateway to Europe for irregular migration flows, like it happened in the period 2015-2019, Greek Migration and Asylum Minister Notis Mitarachi told the Greek parliament on ...
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Hycean Worlds — which are planets like Neptune — may be able to host life, according to researchers at Cambridge University. Such planets, which do not resemble Earth much at all, may actually be where we want to look if we are to find life in other universes, they now believe. As reported in New […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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The history of Greek firefighting throughout the years and how it may best function in the future is now under scrutiny. Wildfires scorched more acres than have ever been burned before during August. Wednesday in the Greek Parliament, verbal blows were exchanged on how wildfires across the country were managed and mismanaged as 1300 separate […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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“A Greek Island Nature Diary” is a watercolor trip through some of the country’s most outstanding flora and fauna, with each flower and animal depicted lovingly by an artist who fell in head over heels in love with Greece long ago. Written and illustrated by Jani Tully Chaplin, her new book is described as “A […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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Israel, which was justifiably proud of its extremely effective vaccine rollout this year, is now experiencing high coronavirus infection rates, or breakthroughs, in those who have been vaccinated, leading to questions about vaccine immunity. With more than half, or 59 percent, of 514 patients who were hospitalized with Covid on August 15 being fully vaccinated, […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV)- This weekend, indulge in all things Greek at the 10th annual Yassou! Beginning Friday, Aug. 27-29, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Grand Rapids, the Greek ...
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Little Amal” is on a 5,000-mile journey from Turkey to Britain to highlight the plight of Syrian refugees. But in Greece, some have objected to her presence, saying it could encourage more migrants.
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Akis Tsochadzopoulos, a once prominent Greek socialist politician who held nearly a dozen ministerial positions over two decades but later fell from grace, was convicted and imprisoned in one of ...
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… the travel corridors list. Seven Greek islands are removed. – 11 … . October 10 2020: The Greek islands of Lesvos, Santorini, Serifos … corridors list. The Greek island of Crete is added. – 17 … 2020: All of Greece apart from Corfu, Crete, Rhodes, Zakynthos and …
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… arrested and handed over to Greece two wanted Bulgarians - … with migrant smuggling from the Greece-Turkey border to Thessaloniki for … with the participation of the Greek, the Bulgarian and the Hungarian … the correspondent of BNR in Greece Katya Peeva informs.
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The house of the one-ounce sandwich. That’s how Stratis Morfogen, who comes from a Greek diner background courtesy of his father, grandfather and great-uncles, describes Brooklyn Dumpling Shop. The ...
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You can once again experience a taste of Hellenic culture and cuisine in person as the Victoria Greek Fest returns to the Greek Community Centre this weekend and next. This is the 20th year of the ...
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A Greek government jet is on standby in Islamabad, Pakistan, waiting to extract around 18 individuals from Afghanistan, two security sources said on Friday. The individuals, who are Afghans, are ...
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Lockheed Martin is building a special warship for the Greek military called the Hellenic Frigate, a hybrid type of ship intended to excel at both littoral missions as well as blue-water warfare on the ...
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A total of thirteen are the children and infants are treated with coronavirus in the Children’s Hospitals “Aglaia Kyriakou” and “Agia Sofia” in Athens. The case of an intubated 12-year-old boy is causing concern. At the same time, the admission of newborns to the Neonatal Intensive Care Units of the two hospitals has increased. Six … The post Thirteen children and infants are treated for Covid-19 in Athens hospitals appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority extended the air directive (notam) regarding Covid-19 requirements and conditions of international flight passengers to enter Greece. At the same time, the notam provides that unvaccinated passengers arriving form 16 countries will have undergo a Covid-19 test upon arrival regardless of their nationality. The notam is extended until 06:00 a.m. Friday, … The post Mandatory Covid-19 test on arrival for unvaccinated passengers from 16 countries appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Secretary General for Economic Relations and Openness and Chairman of Enterprise Greece, Ioannis Smyrlis, and the head of Z’ Directory-General for Humanitarian and Development Aid, Alexandros Diakopoulos, met today with the Ambassador of Jordan, Ahed Ali Sweidat, with the purpose of donating 150.000 vaccines which will be delivered this evening to the Jordanian authorities by a non-scheduled flight of Royal Jordanian Airlines. Mr. Smyrlis expressed Greece’s readiness to assist the Jordanian people in the fight against the pandemic, while for his part Mr. Sweidat expressed his gratitude on behalf of the Jordanian government. The donation of vaccines to Jordan takes place following the meeting of King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein with the Prime Minister, K. Mitsotakis, in the framework of the work of the trilateral Greece-Cyprus-Jordan Summit.
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DPA The Greek island Mykonos, a favourite among tourists, is among those to have emerged as a coronavirus hotspot despite targeted vaccination efforts. Andrea Warnecke/dpa . Th ...
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Top-shelf Bordeaux, Champagne, royal Scotch whisky and other regal sips were discovered at Tatoi Palace, the Greek royal family’s former summer home ...
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Unvaccinated travelers entering Greece from 16 countries are required to take a Covid-19 test on arrival, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.
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Amid continuing regional and global challenges, the foreign ministers of Greece, Israel and Cyprus met on August 22 in Jerusalem and discussed enhancing their cooperation in security, climate change ...
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GREECE is welcoming UK holidaymakers, however, Covid restrictions remain in place. Most recently, the FCDO warned Britons of new "lockdown rules" on the islands of Crete. Is it still safe to book a ...
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Amid the Afghanistan crisis, several Greek officials have said that Greece will not become a “gateway” to Europe for Afghan asylum seekers.
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TUI and First Choice currently have thousands of free kids' places for summer 2022 school holidays including popular spots like Greece, Spain, the Canary Islands and more ...
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UK has kept Greece on its “amber list”, which means that returning non-vaccinated travelers or those planning to visit Britain will be required to quarantine ...
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Scattered across the Aegean and Ionian seas, the Greek islands lure many. Getting there is a big part of the adventure, and island hopping is a breeze.
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What is it like sailing through the Corinth Canal? British expatriates Tony and Tessa Cross describe a fascinating experience they had before the landslides closed the Greek engineering marvel. The couple spent years living on their yacht while crisscrossing the Aegean. By Tony Cross The Corinth Canal is one of the wonders of the modern […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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Former Greek Minister Akis Tsochatzopoulos, who was convicted on charges of corruption in 2013, passed away in Athens on Friday. He was 82. He died of sudden cardiac arrest at a private hospital in Athens, where he was being treated for deteriorating health. Tsochatzopoulos was a former politician who served as a minister in several Panhellenic […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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Afghanistan's Taliban owe a lot to a Greek American CIA spy who ran the largest covert operation in the agency's history in arming the Mujahideen in the 1980s Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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Happy Friday, readers! It's the last weekend in August and we've got the perfect way to spend it: reading another edition of Insider Life. We've got a ton of stories on the docket, spanning real ...
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… adjust to the team. The Greece international joined the Reds from … future." Tsimikas loves 'Greek Scouser' nickname The 25 … given the nickname the 'Greek scouser' since his arrival …
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… including Spain, Portugal, Croatia, and Greece and the key rules travellers … for 10 days. Greece The island of Paros, Greece (Image: Getty … Travel to and between most Greek islands requires a negative Covid … . Back in the UK: Greece is currently on the amber …
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At a time when the government is chasing unvaccinated workers in public and private sector, the coronavirus is sweeping across the country and especially in touristic areas. High positivity rates are a cause of concern as the number of intubations and hospital admissions increase and many holiday-makers are returning to urban centers of the country. … The post Greece’s regions with highest positivity rate as Delta variant prevails appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Akis Tsochatzopoulos, co-founder of socialist party PASOK and former defense minister, passed away at the age of 82. He was suffering from serious health problem and was hospitalized in a private clinic in the last ten days In 1 July 2011, amid accusations of corruption scandals, the Greek Parliament voted in favor of pressing charges … The post Akis Tsochatzopoulos, co-founder of PASOK and convicted ex MOD, dies at 82 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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The American novelist describes how she overcame her fears of a classical backlash to write a gay love story about Achilles and Patroclus Many seeds grew to make this book. My mother reading myths to me as a child. The teacher who taught me Greek. An independent LGBTQ+ bookstore near my house in Philadelphia called Giovanni’s Room, filled with luminous, potent stories. But if I have to name a single beginning, it was the early months of 2000. I was about to graduate with my classics degree and begin a master’s. I was already working on my thesis, on a topic that had long frustrated me: the way that some scholarship dismissed the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus, labelling them “good friends”. I’d read Plato’s _Symposium_, where Achilles and Patroclus are not just presented as lovers, but the ideal romantic relationship. I knew that interpreting their relationship as romantic was a very old idea, and I was angry at the way homophobia was erasing this reading. Continue reading...
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Two overflights were carried out on Friday
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The three destinations are Mykonos, Crete, and Santorini
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The Greeks will face a German and a Turkish side
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A new study has revealed that six to eight hours of sleep a night is most beneficial for the heart. Any more or any less increases the risk of coronary artery disease or a stroke. The research was ...
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It’s happening at 4955 Glenwood Ave. in Boardman today from 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday, the event kicks off at noon and closes at 9 p.m. On Sunday, they open again at noon and close at 6 p.m.
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Greece producer prices increased in July, data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority showed on Friday. The producer prices rose ...
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