The passenger maritime link between Cyprus and GREECE is expected to take shape in the coming months as a number of operators have submitted a ...
Welcome, 77 artists, 40 different points of Attica welcomes you by singing Erotokritos an epic romance written at 1713 by Vitsentzos Kornaros
Friday, January 28, 2022
EU backs GREECE-Cyprus power link project with EUR 657 million
GREECE already finished the first of two planned links between Crete and the mainland. There are also projects for undersea cables between Egypt and ...
A New Restaurant Brings the Spirit of the GREEK Islands to Fulton Market
The bar and kitchen use traditional GREEK ingredients in modern ways, as with this grilled octopus. A bartender pours liquid into a glass garnished ...
Beaten Tsitsipas calls Medvedev immature after Australian Open tirade
STEFANOS TSITSIPAS HAS CLAIMED DANIIL MEDVEDEV IS ?NOT THE MOST MATURE PERSON? AFTER THE PAIR'S TEMPESTUOUS MATCH IN MELBOURNE Daniil Medvedev was labeled immature by rival Stefanos Tsitsipas after the Russian star unleashed a furious rant at the umpire during the pair's Australian Open semifinal, in a row over the Greek receiving coaching from the sidelines. Medvedev exploded at chair offi
Rescue operation underway for injured whale found on Athens beach
ATHENS, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- A rescue operation was underway on Friday for a young whale found stranded on Alimos beach, a southern suburb of Athens. Vets supported by the Coast Guard and divers were offering aid to the injured whale, which was in a serious condition, according to the Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy. Based on the results of initial tests, the Cuvier's beaked whale is suffering fro
Rescuers work to help sick, stranded whale calf in Greece
Divers, vets and the coast guard have mounted a rescue operation to help a whale calf that has become trapped in shallow water in a seaside area of the Greek capital.
Rescuers try to save stranded whale near GREECE
Rescuers try to save stranded whale near GREECE. A rescue team of divers and vets attempt to care for a whale calf that became stranded in shallow ...
Three bids for Cyprus-GREECE ferry link
Three European entities have submitted expressions of interest in the improved tender to operate the Cyprus-GREECE passenger ferry, 22 years after ...
Six GREEK Island Traditions Designated 'Intangible Cultural Heritage'
Six customs of the GREEK islands of Andros, Rhodes, Sifnos, Ikaria, Limnos and Nisyros have been inscribed in the country's National Index of ...
Shuttered PizzaPapalis in Greektown selling off items it has stored for decades
… Friday evening at PizzaPapalis in Greektown. The restaurant has been … with a sauce. The Greektown location has been closed … with a redesign of the Greektown location. Inside the restaurant, … are busiest. At the Greektown location, which remains temporarily …
Skrekas: Israel-Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection an important step in enhancing security
The Israel-Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection consolidates Greece's strategic cooperation with … to finance the electricity interconnection Greece - Cyprus - Israel with … in Nicosia. The benefits for Greece and Cyprus from this investment …
Greece has significant export opportunities in the Hungarian market
… ), Enterprise Greece, the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV), and the Greek Exporters … Greek Ambassador to Hungary, Efthymios Pantzopoulos, and the Hungarian Ambassador to Greece …
Covid: Greece Records Over One Hundred Deaths on Friday
Greece recorded 107 Covid-related deaths on Friday, bringing the total of pandemic victims to 23,195. Of these, 95.0 percent suffered from an underlying condition and/or were aged 70 or over. According to the National Public Health Organization (EODY) 22,362 new coronavirus infections were also detected in the last 24 hours, with 84 of these identified […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Fifth Century Byzantine Church Reopens in Gaza
A Byzantine church that was recently restored re-opened as a museum in Gaza on January 24 after undergoing a three-year-long restoration project, with the ruling Islamist Hamas party claiming it comes as an “embrace” of their “Christian brothers.” Dating back to the fifth century AD, the church and its monastery were first discovered in Jabalia, […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Becomes Ancient God Zeus
Hollywood legend Arnold Schwarzenegger will turn himself into the greatest of all the Greek gods for an upcoming project, called simply “Zeus.” With just an avatar and a few words on Instagram, he shared the poster for the upcoming film, showing his white-bearded visage while wearing golden body armor. The actor, who was once Governor […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
New restaurants open in GREECE, Victor
A new restaurant at The Mall at GREECE Ridge is now open. Taichi Iron Barbecue Grill & Bar is a full Korean style, do-it-yourself dining ...
EU needs to make African offer on legal migration, says GREEK PM
... cooperation between both sides on security and border control management, GREEK Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday (27 January).
Eat Local: The Olive Oil Restaurant
THE WOODLANDS, TX - The Olive Oil Restaurant, a family-owned GREEK restaurant in The Woodlands has served authentic GREEK food since 2008.
GREECE; Some relaxation of measures to be introduced in venues
The government will allow some relaxation of measures for the coronavirus pandemic, Health Minister Thanos Plevris said, including the use of music in food and entertainment centers and longer opening hours at these. He said however that customers at food and entertainment venues must be seated, as standing patrons are still not allowed. The measures […] The post GREECE; Some relaxation of measures to be introduced in venues appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
ΕΛΛΑΔΑ: Έντονο ενδιαφέρον από το Κατάρ για τις δράσεις των ερευνητικών κέντρων και για την εξέλιξη του Elevate Greece
Ξεκίνησε η διερεύνηση των σχέσεων Ελλάδας και Κατάρ στην επιστημονική και τεχνολογική συνεργασία. Σε διαδικτυακή συνάντηση που πραγματοποιήθηκε σήμερα, όπως έγραψε στα μέσα κοινωνικής δικτύωσης ο υφυπουργός Ανάπτυξης και Επενδύσεων Χρίστος Δήμας, συζητήθηκαν οι βέλτιστες πρακτικές και εμπειρίες στην ανάπτυξη των οικοσυστημάτων καινοτομίας με στόχο την χάραξη πολιτικής συνεργασίας για το μέλλον. Συγκεκριμένα όπως γράψε […] The post ΕΛΛΑΔΑ: Έντονο ενδιαφέρον από το Κατάρ για τις δράσεις των ερευνητικών κέντρων και για την εξέλιξη του Elevate Greece appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
11 Best Airbnbs in GREECE, Whether You're Visiting Athens, Santorini, or Hydra
We've found some of the best Airbnbs in GREECE to book ASAP, from seaside villas to—yes, really—a ski lodge.
9 "Greek" Foods No One Eats in GREECE
Greek restaurants often serve gyros, hummus, and that iconic feta-topped salad. However, they don't actually eat these foods in GREECE.
Greece launches rescue operation to help trapped whale
A rescue mission to save a trapped whale was launched in Greece on Friday after the animal became stranded in shallow waters.The coast guard, divers and vets were all called to the Alimos area of ...
Stealth Omicron Variant Detected in at Least 40 Nations
First noted by the World Health Organization on Tuesday, January 24, the so-called Stealth Omicron variant of the coronavirus has been detected in at least 40 countries across the world, although much is unknown about it, including how severe it might be. Referred to as “Omicron variant BA.2,” it has been picked up in Europe, […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Sphinxes of King Tut’s Grandfather Uncovered in Egypt
Two gigantic sphinxes of Amenhotep II, the Egyptian pharaoh who was King Tut’s grandfather, were recently unearthed, according to a statement released by the Egyptian Tourism and Antiquities Authority. Unearthed at an ancient Egyptian temple known as the “Temple of a million years,” part of a vast funerary complex for Amenhotep, the enormous sculptures were […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Snowstorms Forecast for Greece Yet Again
Snowstorms, thunderstorms and gale-force winds are forecast for Greece this weekend, the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) announced on Friday. The weather is expected to deteriorate from Friday night and remain stormy until Sunday afternoon, with heavy rain and storms in central and southern Greece, as well as snow at higher altitudes and very strong […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greece’s Energean sees first gas from Israel’s Karish by Q3
Energean’s floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) for the Greek company’s flagship Karish project offshore Israel is expected to be ready for sail-away by the… Read More »
Arnold Schwarzenegger turns Greek god for mystery project ‘Zeus’
Hollywood heavyweight Arnold Schwarzenegger has! The actor turned politician took to Instagram on Thursday to share a poster for an upcoming project titled Zeus, which remains a mystery as of now, ...
PM Mitsotakis: European & African countries must condemn use of migrants for geopolitical purposes
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis outlined Greece’s proposal for the effective management of uncontrolled migration at an online discussion panel organized by the Africa-Europe Foundation. The meeting took part ahead of the sixth European Union-African Union summit in Brussels on February 17 and 18. To that effect, the Greek premier told the ‘Migration & Mobility’ panel […] The post PM Mitsotakis: European & African countries must condemn use of migrants for geopolitical purposes appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Greece ranks 19th in EU for rates of teleworking, SEV study finds
Almost one in five employees in Greece, or 18.8 pct, works in a job that can be done entirely remotely, according to a study commissioned by the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV) and unveiled on Thursday. According to the same study, however, Greece ranks 19th among the 27 EU member-states for the percentage of remote […] The post Greece ranks 19th in EU for rates of teleworking, SEV study finds appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Greece’s first queer opera pays homage to deceased LGTBQ activist
The 2018 brutal beating and death of activist Zak Kostopoulos aka Zackie Oh in Athens brought homophobia in Greece into the spotlight. The opera film 'ORFEAS2021' examines a political struggle.
Snow storm closes much of Greece, including Athens
ATHENS, Greece: A severe snowstorm that swept across the Mediterranean region has stranded thousands of motorists on a motorway in the Greek capital, Athens. On January 24, more than 3,500 people were rescued, but some 300 drivers remained on the Attiki Odos motorway overnight. Parts of the city were also affected by power outages. According to authorities, the storm, named Elpida, which covered the iconi
Medvedev wins explosive grudge match to reach Australian Open final
DANIIL MEDVEDEV WON A BAD-TEMPERED SEMIFINAL IN MELBOURNE TO SET UP A SHOWDOWN WITH RAFAEL NADAL Daniil Medvedev will face Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final after the Russian beat Greek rival Stefanos Tsitsipas in four sets in a drama-packed encounter in Melbourne. Second seed Medvedev was imperious as he dominated Tsitsipas on his serve in a match which featured an explosive rant f
Medvedev explodes at umpire in Australian Open semifinal row
DANIIL MEDVEDEV RAGED AT THE CHAIR UMPIRE DURING HIS AUSTRALIAN OPEN SEMIFINAL WITH STEFANOS TSITSIPAS Daniil Medvedev went on the rampage at the Australian Open as the Russian second seed unleashed a verbal volley at the chair umpire over claims that Greek rival Stefanos Tsitsipas was breaking the rules by receiving mid-match coaching. After taking the first set of their semifinal in Melbo
Tsitsipas Loses to Medvedev in Australian Open Semifinal
Greek tennis champion Stefanos Tsitsipas had his dreams of an Australian Open final crushed after being defeated by Russian player Daniil Medvedev on Friday. Medvedev is known as an incredibly challenging player to counter, as he is known for his power and speed. The Greek champion faced a rematch of last year’s Aussie Open semi-final […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
MSC Re-Routes Ships Outside Greece to Avoid Sperm Whales
The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) recently changed its ships’ course outside the west coast of Greece in order to avoid harming endangered Mediterranean sperm whales. The company spoke with four different environmental non-gonvernmental organizations who told them to act fast and assure the safety of the hundreds of sperm whales that live in the region. […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Elon Musk Predicts Tesla Bots Will be Bigger than Tesla’s Cars
Elon Musk told investors that his company’s “Tesla Bots” will likely overtake their signature electric vehicles in popularity. Musk, speaking to investors on an earnings call for the company, said that his forthcoming robots have “the potential to be more significant than the vehicle business, over time.” The project is officially known as ‘Optimus,’ with […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Covid-19: GREECE Lifts Music Ban and Midnight Curfew for Restaurants, Bars
Greek Health Minister Thanos Plevris on Thursday evening announced the easing of GREECE'S coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions following a meeting ...
Rescue operation launched for injured whale calf stranded in shallow waters near Athens
GREECE. Two specialised vets, a specialised veterinary nurse and four aid organisations have also been brought in to try to save it.
Greek lawmakers to debate censure motion over snowstorm
Greek lawmakers are to begin a three-day debate on Friday on a censure motion brought by the main opposition party against the government over its handling of a severe snowstorm earlier in the week ...
Betrayal crushed Sparta's last stand at the Battle of Thermopylae
Outnumbered and undaunted, Spartan warriors and other GREEK troops held firm in the face of Persia's might, until treachery brought King Xerxes' ...
Drone shows GREEK lagoon full of thousands of dead fish from snowstorm
Thousands of farmed fish have died from cold in a lagoon in north-western Greece after a heavy snowstorm crippled the country this week.
Daniil Medvedev defeats Greece’s Tsitsipas, enters Australian Open final
The Russian tennis player will face Spain’s Rafael Nadal on January 30
Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Daniil Medvedev: Live Score Updates (1-1) The GREEK tennis player ...
Second set even, this ú ltimo game with game in white of the GREEK ... The match will start shortly and the GREEK and Russian tennis players are ...
Arnold Schwarzenegger Is Playing GREEK God Zeus in a Mystery Project, Could Be Disney+ ...
This has caused fans to speculate about Schwarzenegger appearing in an upcoming TV show or a movie as the GREEK God. One of the top theories that has ...
Opa! GREEK festival and 9 restaurants serve authentic Mediterranean on Treasure Coast
The best taste of the Mediterranean comes to town only once a year at the Fort Pierce GREEK Festival at St. Nicholas GREEK Orthodox Church.
Greece: Rescue operation to help stranded young whale
Divers, vets and the coast guard have mounted a rescue operation to help a whale calf that has become trapped in shallow water in a seaside area of the Greek capital ...
The winter storm that swept through Greece and the government’s response
Tom Ellis, the editor-in-chief of Kathimerini English edition, joins The Greek Current to look into the political fallout from this storm and discuss his latest op-ed which urges the adoption of a nonpartisan approach to crisis management.
New landscape for pay TV in Greece
… years in pay television in Greece is expected in 2022. Households … its operation this summer in Greece, one of the 42 … Over the next few months Greece will also see the launch … Netflix and Amazon. Meanwhile, Vodafone Greece is in negotiations with Warner …