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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Elena Tsagrinou Eliminated From Dancing with the Stars GREECE 2021

During the fifth episode of Dancing with the Stars GREECE 2021, Eurovision alum Elena Tsagrinou was eliminated in a surprise result.


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Turkey expands offshore drilling fleet amid tensions with GREECE, Cyprus

Warships from GREECE and Turkey shadowed each other in the Aegean Sea after Turkish search vessels and drill ships prospected for hydrocarbons in ...


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The 1st trial begins for volunteers who helped migrants in GREECE

The first of more than 20 volunteers who helped migrants in GREECE are going on trial, in what rights groups say is a politically motivated ...


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Kikilias: Tourism an area where Greece and Turkey can cooperate, in spite of the difficulties

“We live in sensitive times, which are occasionally difficult, but we must all agree that tourism and travel is the framework in which we can and shall be able to work together even better and cooperate,” Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said on Wednesday, while addressing the 9th Turkey-Greece Tourism Forum and the 4th Joint Committee […] The post Kikilias: Tourism an area where Greece and Turkey can cooperate, in spite of the difficulties appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Greeks march to mark anniversary of 1973 student revolt

ATHENS (Reuters) - Thousands of Greeks marched peacefully through the capital … , individuals held a blood-stained Greek flag which belonged to students … protest against the colonels ruling Greece since 1967. The junta unravelled …


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Humanitarian Activists Taken to Court For Helping Refugees to Enter Greece

… , who helped refugees reach Greece three years ago, face … December 2018 and immediately left Greece – are also in line … in Greek waters from 2016 to 2018. READ MORE: Greece to … and accused Greek authorities of "criminalising rescuers".  Greece put a …


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Parthenon Marbles Off Limits to Visitors as Greece Calls for Their Return

For those keeping track of the British Museum’s treatment of the Parthenon Marbles, the statues and friezes taken by Lord Elgin from atop the Acropolis in 1801, the news is not good. The gallery where they were displayed has now been closed for an entire year; although it will reopen on December 13, lingering questions […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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“QAnon Shaman” Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison After Capitol Riot

The “QAnon Shaman,” who real name is Jacob Chansley, was been sentenced to nearly three and a half years imprisonment for his role in the Capitol riot on January 6. Chansley, 34, was sentenced to 41 months in prison by US District Court Judge Royce Lamberth in Washington, DC on Wednesday. He will, however, be […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Thousands March in Athens for Polytechnic Uprising Anniversary

Thousands of people marched through Athens Wednesday to mark the anniversary of the Polytechnic uprising against the military dictatorship on November 17,1973. More than 5,000 police were deployed to keep order, as violence involving anarchist demonstrators has often marred the annual march to the US Embassy in previous years. The event went ahead despite restrictions related […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Tourism an area where GREECE and Turkey can cooperate, says minister

... is the framework in which we can and shall be able to work together,” Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias told the 9th Turkey-GREECE Tourism Forum.


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'Ryanair flew us to GREECE instead of Spain

'We booked Ryanair flight to Spain but it sent us to GREECE and won' Humaira and Farooq Shaikh meant to go to Spain - but ended up hundreds of ...


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GREECE: 5 finalists for Eurovision 2022 internal selection revealed

One of these five acts will sing for GREECE at Eurovision 2022: Amanda Tenfjord, Good Job Nicky, Ilias Kozas, Joanna Drigo or LOU IS.


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HRW: New law in GREECE could lead to journalists being jailed

GREECE is being accused of limiting press freedom after the government approved a law that introduces heavy penalties for spreading 'fake news'.


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Greeks hold peaceful march on deadly uprising anniversary

About 20,000 people have marched peacefully through Athens to mark the anniversary of a bloody anti-dictatorship uprising in 1973


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Greek yogurt maker Chobani reveals sales jump in IPO filing

Greek yogurt maker Chobani on Wednesday lifted the veil off its finances for the first time in its filing for an initial public offering in New York, revealing a nearly 14% jump in net sales.


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Philoxenia 2021: Armenia Participates in Greece’s International Tourism Exhibition

Armenia was, once again the center of attention for hundreds of visitors during the entire duration of the 2021 Philoxenia International Tourism Exhibition which took place in Thessaloniki from ...


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Kerry aid worker Sean Binder faces trial in GREECE

A 27-year-old Kerry man is due to go on trial today, Thursday, November 17 in GREECE facing charges of people smuggling, membership of a criminal ...


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Greek prime minister to appeal to British public for return of Parthenon marbles

Kyriakos Mitsotakis undeterred in Athens’ quest for classical sculptures after Johnson refuses to negotiate Athens has vowed to use “every means” in its quest to persuade London to relinquish the Parthenon sculptures, with a campaign that will focus on winning over the hearts and minds of Britons. Far from being discouraged by Boris Johnson’s refusal on Tuesday to engage in intergovernmental talks over the demand for the return of the 5th century BC artwork, the Greek prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, appeared to be buoyed by his visit to the UK. Continue reading...


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34,000 protest in Greece on anti-junta revolt anniversary

Tens of thousands of people joined protests in Greece's two largest cities on Wednesday, marking the anniversary of a 1973 student revolt against a ...


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GREEK football side recruits kickboxers, basketball players

An undermanned GREEK football team was forced to turn to other sports for players. Second-tier club Kavala will play their league match on Sunday ...


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This Colorful Edwardian House in West London Features a Greek-Inspired Garden

A semi-detached Edwardian house in West London has undergone a subtle but transformative house renovation with colorful walls, perfectly styled shelves and a Greek villa-inspired garden.


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Greece to Put Aid Workers Who Helped Migrants on Trial on Espionage Charges

The country’s conservative government is toughening its stance on migration and on groups working with migrants, aligning itself with a hardening climate across Europe.


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Greece celebrating the 48th anniversary of the Athens Polytechnic Uprising on Nov. 17, 1973

Greece will on Wednesday be holding annual celebrations for the anniversary of the 1973 student uprising in the Athens Polytechnic, which helped destabilise and topple the military junta then ruling the country and bring back democracy. Events for the 48th anniversary will be held as normal, including a march to the US Embassy, starting at […] The post Greece celebrating the 48th anniversary of the Athens Polytechnic Uprising on Nov. 17, 1973 appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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‘Twin crisis’ is limiting fiscal space for additional support measures, Greek FinMin says

The state budget, to be tabled to Parliament on Friday, does not include additional support measures for any sector of the economy, based on the existing fiscal space, Finance Minister Christos Staikouras said on Wednesday. In comments made to SKAI TV, Staikouras said that during the last year and a half the restaurant and related […] The post ‘Twin crisis’ is limiting fiscal space for additional support measures, Greek FinMin says appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Greece Confirms 6,682 new Virus Cases on Wednesday, 87 Deaths

ATHENS – Greece confirmed 6,682 new coronavirus … Wednesday. Since the pandemic began, Greece has confirmed 853,841 infections …


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Greek Researcher Created COVID Breathalyzer Test at OSU Wexner Medical Center

… was born and raised in Greece, noted that “the device is … I was growing up in Greece, I dreamed of becoming a …


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'We booked Ryanair flight to Spain but it sent us to Greece and they won't say sorry'

… , which saw them fly to Greece instead of their intended destination … Spain, but instead to Zakynthos, Greece - 1,200 miles away … couple went back into the Greek airport to speak to Ryanair … crying on the phone from Greece, whilst at work, was extremely …


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Probe of Greek Hospital Supervisor After Woman Dies from COVID

… supervisor at a hospital in Greece’s second-largest city Thessaloniki … even ill from COVID, said Kathimerini.The probe was launched after …


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Closed for the Day: Greek Eateries Shut in Protest of COVID Measures

… participation was recorded, said Kathimerini, spreading outside Athens to … areas, such as on Crete, some closed their … minister’s official residence. Greece is currently reporting its … population that remains unvaccinated. Greek health authorities reported a …


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American Travvy Awards 2021: Greece the big winner at the “Oscars of Tourism”!

Greece won four top honors during … the American tourism industry. Specifically, Greece selected; * as the best (gold … in 140 sub-categories. The Greek awards were received by the …


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Samos locals in GREECE lambast prime minister over comments

Evacuation of migrants at the closed camp for asylum seekers in Samos island, GREECE, 22 October 2021, during the exercise 'Promachos 2021' ...


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Travvy Awards 2021: GREECE Wins Big at the 'Tourism Oscars' in Miami

With four distinctions, GREECE was a big winner at the Travvy Awards 2021, also known as the 'Oscars' of the US tourism industry.


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South Shore Orchestra to pay tribute to Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis at Holiday Pops show

The South Shore Orchestra will be performing its popular Holiday Pops Concert next month at the Memorial Opera House in downtown Valparaiso. This year’s show will pay tribute to the ...


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France turns to Socrates & Plato to fight war on woke

FRANCE'S EDUCATION MINISTER HAS ANNOUNCED PLANS TO BOOST THE TEACHING OF ANCIENT GREEK AND LATIN IN AN EFFORT TO FIGHT THE PROLIFERATION OF WOKEISM AND ?DEVELOP THE CULTURE? OF THE COUNTRY'S YOUNGER GENERATIONS. Speaking on Monday, Education Minister Jean-Michel Blanquer, a leading figure in France's war on woke, said that ancient Greek and Latin would become available to sixth formers pursuing v


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Here's how you can visit Greece on a budget

How to save money on a trip to Greece with cheap flights, ferries, trains and buses plus how to get the best deal on hotels, food and drinks.


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Heavy police presence marks Greek uprising anniversary march

Thousands of people are marching through Athens to mark the anniversary of a bloody anti-dictatorship uprising in 1973


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Mitsotakis Discusses Brain Drain and Overseas Vote with Diaspora Greeks in London

… highlighted the options that Greeks living abroad now have … The Greeks who live abroad….chiefly young people that left Greece in … Greeks who wanted to return to the country, proving that Greece … emphasis on changes that make Greece more competitive, create jobs …


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Returning Parthenon Marbles to Greece is a matter of principle, as much as it is a political issue

… Tuesday, said Greek government sources. The Greek premier congratulated Johnson … Mitsotakis reiterated to Johnson Greece’s standing demand for … Democracy MP Tassos Chatzivassiliou, Greek Ambassador to the UK … Boris Johnson told his Greek counterpart that “he …


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Greek Education Societies Hold 200th Anniversary of Greek Revolution

… and prominent persons in Greece, honoring persons who have … NY-11); Zeta Makri, Greece Department of Education and Religion … , of Education Department of Greece and Cyprus; virtual presentation … called Greece, our country, the country of the Greek diaspora, …


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The Ancient Greek Sanctuaries and Temples of Olympia

The sanctuaries and temples of ancient Olympia are some of the oldest and most important in all of Ancient Greece. Forming the backdrop to so much of Greek history, it is impossible to imagine Greece at all without Olympia, with its Games every four years dedicated to the king of all the gods, Zeus. With […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Dutch Journalist who Caused Stir over Migrants “Bullied” Out of Greece

Dutch journalist Ingeborg Beugel, who caused a stir after questioning Greek PM Mitsotakis on migrant pushbacks last week, stated on Wednesday that she has left Greece after allegedly facing attacks and bullying. The Dutch journalist, who has lived in Greece for 40 years, claims that she has been threatened and even had rocks thrown at […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Stefanos Tsitsipas withdraws from ATP Finals with elbow injury, Cameron Norrie to replace Greek star

Stefanos Tsitsipas, who won the 2019 edition of the tournament, lost his opening match to Russia's Andrey Rublev and withdrew from the tournament after the tie. British world number 12 Cameron Norrie ...


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'Life-saving on trial': Two activists face jail in Greece for rescuing migrants at sea

Binder, a German-Irish volunteer, and Mardini, a Syrian human rights worker, deny the charges and say they were just rescuing people.


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Turkey, Greece agree to boost tourism cooperation

Turkey and Greece agreed to boost tourism cooperation, local media reported Wednesday in a tourism forum held in Turkey's western province of Izmir. Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri ...


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France turns to Ancient Greece for war on woke

[Preview] France’s education minister has announced plans to boost the teaching of ancient Greek and Latin in an effort to fight the proliferation of wokeism and “develop the culture” of the country’s younger generations. Read Full Article at RT.com


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55th annual Greek pastry sale continues to spread love with traditional treats

The sale will be a drive-thru format with assorted homemade pastries, take and bake casseroles and plates to go.


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Loan growth remains weak in GREECE despite galloping economy

According to the Bank of GREECE, in 2020 the net flow of bank financing to companies amounted to 6.7 billion euros, while the gross amount ...


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Boris Johnson swivels to British Museum over return of GREECE'S Elgin marbles

GREECE has said the new Acropolis Museum that opened in 2009 would be used to display the sculptures if they were returned. Greek Prime Minister ...


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US, GREECE hold joint military drill in Aegean

GREECE and the United States on Tuesday held a joint military drill in the Aegean amid rising tensions with Turkey. In the statement released by ...


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Greece’s Nov. 17 Uprising Anniversary Starts With Praise, Trouble

… a military junta government in Greece saw the rebels lauded for … a wreath in their honor. Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulo said as … and uncertainties,” she said, reported Kathimerini. “It is our duty to …


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