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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Greece will not follow in Austria’s footsteps imposing a lockdown for unvaccinated citizens
Greece has a tough but fair policy on migration, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Tuesday, appearing on the UK breakfast television programme “Good Morning Britain” on ITV. Mitsotakis noted that Greece has accepted more than 50,000 asylum applications in the last three years and that no one can accuse it of not respecting human […] The post Greece will not follow in Austria’s footsteps imposing a lockdown for unvaccinated citizens appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Elgin marbles: Boris Johnson tells Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis that dispute over Parthenon sculptures is 'matter for British Museum'
Boris Johnson, despite telling his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis that he understands the "strength of feeling" in Greece on the issue, veers away from UK government responsibility in the ...
Spectacular Mosaics Found in Byzantine Basilica in Ashdod, Israel
The ruins of a spectacular Byzantine-era basilica with intricate mosaics, unearthed in the Mediterranean city of Ashdod, Israel, have also proven to be the the site of a mass grave, according to recent research. The enormous basilica not only has the spectacular mosaics that were so characteristic of the time – it also has a […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
PM Mitsotakis, Johnson Discuss Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his British counterpart Boris Johnson exchanged diplomatic niceties in front of the cameras before their meeting, but also focused on the Parthenon Marbles, at 10 Downing Street on Tuesday. Johnson thanked Mitsotakis for his leadership at the COP26 climate summit as he welcomed him. The Greek PM offered his […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
The Federation Of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges Holds “Meet The Market With FEAS
… “Meet the Market with FEAS | Greek and Romanian Capital Markets” virtual … Athens Stock Exchange, introduced the Greek capital market, its prospects as …
Greek Orthodox School in Astoria Closes for a Week Due to Three COVID Cases
By Allie Griffin A private Greek Orthodox school in Astoria closed its buildings for the week on Monday after one staff member and two ...
Greece agrees Parthenon Marbles feud should not strain ties: UK
Britain said Tuesday it had agreed with Athens that a long-running dispute between the two countries over the Parthenon Marbles "in no way affects the strength of the UK-Greece partnership".
Joint training of GREECE, Egypt, the UAE and Cyprus Armed Forces South of Crete
ATHENS – A Passing Exercise (passex), with the participation of personnel and equipment of the armed forces of Egypt, GREECE, the United Arab ...
Greek PM congratulates Boris for COP26 as they meet at Downing Street
Boris Johnson was congratulated by Greece's PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis for his efforts at COP26, as the leaders of the two countries met in Downing Street ahead of talks. Mitsotakis is keen to raise the ...
Boris Johnson stands firm to Greek PM over the Parthenon Marbles
The PM said he understands the ‘strength of feeling’ on the ancient sculptures but that the matter is one for the trustees of the British Museum.
UK's Johnson rebuffs Greek PM's demand for talks on Parthenon marbles
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday that the issue of the Parthenon sculptures, which Greece wants returned from London to Athens, was one ...
Number of Migrants at Greek Islands Drops by Two-Thirds
Greece announced that the number of migrants residing at Greek island facilities has dropped by 76 percent compared to October 2020.
Ange Postecoglou uncovered: Celtic boss recalls Greek 'chaos' and the local priest questioning his subs
The third division of Greek football may seem like a million miles away from life as the Celtic manager.But Ange Postecoglou insists his humble beginnings were key to him becoming Australia's most ...
Roman-Era Shops, Statues of Greek Deities Found in Ancient City in Turkey
Researchers in Aizanoi unearthed traces of a bone workshop and an oil lamp store, as well as the heads of sculptures depicting Aphrodite and Dionysus ...
Greece's restaurant, cafe owners call for further support amid COVID-19 restrictions
Restaurants and cafes across Greece remained closed on Tuesday while a demonstration was held in Athens demanding further state support under the new COVID-19 restrictions introduced by the government ...
New Leeds takeaway with mouthwatering Greek wraps named best kebab in the UK
A Leeds takeaway makes the best kebabs in the country, according to. The food delivery company launched a competition to find the best restaurants in the UK. Customers c ...
Boris Johnson meets Greek PM as talk to turn to ‘stolen’ Elgin Marbles
Mr Mitsotakis offered his congratulations to the UK Prime Minister following the Glasgow summit while Mr Johnson said “we made a lot of progress”. The Greek PM also said there was “a lot to talk about ...
Talking Point: Should London return the Elgin Marbles to Greece?
The British Museum has maintained its stance that the Elgin Marbles should remain in London, despite further calls from Greece for their return. In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, Kyriakos ...
Sheikh Hamdan just visited this beautiful GREEK restaurant in Dubai
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai visited Taverna GREEK Kitchen at Madinat Jumeirah.
Israeli archeologists uncover GREEK fortress destroyed by Maccabees
Israeli archeologists uncover GREEK fortress destroyed by Maccabees. Researchers discover an array of weapons, burnt wooden beams and dozens of coins ...
Greek and Turkish Cypriots in war of words after north’s flag raised in London
The leader of the London Borough of Waltham Forest has apologised to the UK’s Greek Cypriot community after the council granted permission to Turkish Cypriots to hoist the breakaway regime’s flag on ...
British TV Lauds Greek Premier: “Can We Have Mitsotakis Instead of Johnson?”
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis received praise from British TV presenters after he appeared on the popular TV show Good Morning Britain on Tuesday. Mitsotakis, who was interviewed by Susanna Reid and Ed Balls on the ITV show, discussed his upcoming meeting with his British counterpart Boris Johnson. The presenters highlighted the fact that the […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Alzheimer’s Vaccine, Treatment Closer to Becoming Reality
Recent medical research suggests that a vaccine and treatment for the dreaded disease of Alzheimer’s may not be far off. The study, which involved research in mice, was conducted by researchers from the University of Leicester, the University Medical Center Gottingen, and LifeArc, a medical research charity. Its findings suggest that an antibody treatment and […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greece Records 8,129 Coronavirus Cases, 80 Deaths
Greece recorded a total of 8,129 cases of the coronavirus on Tuesday, while 6,950 were recorded in the country yesterday, Monday, continuing a spike in the amount of infections nationwide. The record for the highest number of coronavirus cases recorded in one day in Greece was broken last Tuesday, when 8,623 cases of Covid-19 were […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Pfizer Allows Generic Anti-Covid Pill Manufacture, Waives Royalties
The Pfizer corporation announced on Tuesday that its officials had inked a licensing agreement which will enable less wealthy nations to distribute its antiviral drug Paxlovid in the form of generic anti-Covid pills. Pfizer, based out of New York City, agreed to allow generic drug manufacturers to produce their own Paxlovid pills at a much […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Dendias in Nicosia: Greece Will Assist Cyprus in Resolving Its Issue
NICOSIA – Greece will assist the Republic of … and the European acquis, said Greek Foreign Affairs Minister Nikos Dendias …
Greece Says Number of Asylum Seekers on Islands Drops 76%
… of asylum seekers residing on Greek island facilities has dropped by … 7,242 people arrived in Greece, with the balance of … of origin of investors in Greece are Chinese nationals, at … & Asylum Minister Notis Mitarachi. “Greece will continue to follow the …
Return of Elgin Marbles will strengthen UK’s global role, says Greek PM
The Greek prime minister has urged Boris Johnson to return priceless ancient sculptures to Greece during his official visit to the UK saying the move would strengthen Britain’s global standing post ...
The Brief, powered by Facebook - EU needs to show teeth to protect Greek media freedom
Say 'media freedom in the EU', and chances are you will think of Poland or Hungary and their rows with Brussels. But Greece has recently passed a draconian media law that should put the country on the ...
Guidelines for visiting Greece
It’s that season of the year when you have a week or a few days off to unwind. You’ve been researching constantly but still haven’t figured out where you want to go. Why not give Greece a shot? Greece ...
Variety Cruises, The GREEK-owned small ship company, brings passengers back to the Seychelles
Variety Cruises, The GREEK-owned small ship company, brings passengers back to the Seychelles ... The soft adventure itineraries offered by Variety ...
EUIPO rules on GREEK vitamin D trademark dispute
Α GREEK cosmetic and pharmaceutical company filed a European trademark (EUTM) application 'Frezyderm Sunscreen Vitamin D-Like' and device for 'sun ...
UNESCO World Heritage Sites In Greece 2021
Built-in the 5th Century BC, it has influenced architecture around the world for centuries and is the most striking and complete ancient GREEK ...
Cajun Restaurant Adele's Closes After a Decade in Downtown Roswell
Plus, a new GREEK pizzeria opens December 1 in Brookhaven, Mexican coffee shop Cafexito opens in Capitol View, and there's a new weekend dim sum ...
Greek FM accused Turkey of creating fait accompli in Cyprus
Greek Foreign Minister Nicos Dendias on Tuesday accused Turkey of seeking to create new fait accompli on the ground in Cyprus through illegal actions in Varosha, violating UNSC resolutions in the ...
Closed restaurant in Athens, GREECE
Closed restaurant in Athens, GREECE. People pass a closed restaurant during a 24-hour nationwide restaurant strike to protest COVID-19-related ...
An enforced Prespes deal is in GREECE'S interest
With the Prespes agreement, GREECE secured the immediate change of the international name of its northern neighbor to “North Macedonia” (a ...
Greek Migration Ministry Launches Platform for Online Residence Permit Renewal
Greece’s Migration Ministry has launched a platform for third-country nationals to renew their residence permit online.
Greece to offer artefact exchange for Elgin Marbles
Greece will offer Britain the Artemision Bronze and the golden Mask of Agamemnon in a deal to return the Elgin marbles.Culture officials from Athens have discu ...
Return of Parthenon marbles is up to British Museum, says No 10
Spokesperson’s comments before Boris Johnson meets Greek PM appear to signal softening of position Returning the Parthenon marbles to Greece is a matter for the British Museum, Downing Street has said, apparently reversing longstanding UK government opposition to the idea, reiterated by Boris Johnson as recently as March. Johnson was scheduled to meet the Greek prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, at No 10 later on Tuesday, and Mitsotakis was expected to argue that the reunification of the “stolen” sculptures was a key mutual issue, and one that had to be resolved by ministers. Continue reading...
Defence Minister Panagiotopoulos discusses East Med security with JINSA delegation
National Defence Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos on Monday met a delegation from the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA), a Jewish-American organisation, led by JINSA President and CEO Dr Michael Makovsky. The meeting focused on issues concerning the Greek-US strategic defence partnership and the security situation in the Eastern Mediterranean SOURCE: AMNA The post Defence Minister Panagiotopoulos discusses East Med security with JINSA delegation appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Greek novelist Christos Chomenidis awarded European Book Prize
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis congratulated Greek novelist Christos A. Chomenidis for having been awarded the European Book Prize (Le Prix du Livre Européen) for his novel ‘Niki’, in a post on social media on Monday. The Greek premier said his congratulations come “from a good reader as much as they come from a good friend.” […] The post Greek novelist Christos Chomenidis awarded European Book Prize appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
EU’s Borrelll accepts Greece-Cyprus proposal for submitting soon document with suggested measures against Turkey
The European Union must tackle the instrumentalization of migration with a horizontal overview, Greece and Cyprus underlined at the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels on Monday, said diplomatic sources. Foreign Affairs Minister Nikos Dendias expressed his support for any potential measures taken against Belarus, and he also mentioned Turkey’s role in the events that […] The post EU’s Borrelll accepts Greece-Cyprus proposal for submitting soon document with suggested measures against Turkey appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Annual Greek Fest whipping up delicious goodies
Pastitsio, Dolmades, Spinach & Cheese Pies, and more can be found at the 45th Annual Greek Fest this week. Pre-order pick-ups will begin at Saint John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church at 9 a.m. on ...
Greek-American Doctor Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Loan Fraud
NEW YORK – On Tuesday 16 November 2021, at the federal courthouse in Central Islip, Konstantino Zarkadas, a Glen Cove-based medical doctor, pleaded guilty to disaster relief fraud and wire fraud in connection with his receipt of millions of dollars in …
Greece’s Sakkari Beats Sabalenka to Reach Semifinals at WTA Finals (Highlights)
… . Open, she became the first Greek woman to qualify for the …
Upset With COVID-19 Restrictions, Greek Eateries Shut for Day
… – Cafes, restaurants and bars in Greece plan to shut all day … in a store or market. Greece is currently reporting its highest … week. Giorgos Kavathas, leader of Greece’s largest small business association …
Greek Police Gird for Nov. 17 Anti-Junta Anniversary March Trouble
… ruling military junta in 1973, Greece’s Citizens’ Protection Minister Takis … , just in case, he said Greek police would be out in … avoid attacks or squatting, said Kathimerini. There will be a heavy …