… seeing a similar decline in Greek involvement. Greek organizations within the National … independent,” Berry said. Acknowledgment of Greek life’s historical white predominance … curriculum will take place for Greek chapters. The identity development curriculum …
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Friday, February 4, 2022
Hilton Opens Two New Hotels in Athens
Hilton confirmed plans this week to open two hotels in Athens, as part of a management agreement with their affiliate the SCD Group LTD. The historic Pentelikon Athens, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, a 117-room hotel in the upscale northern suburb of Kifisia, will be Curio Collection by Hilton’s first hotel in mainland […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greek “Jane Doe” Victim in Mississippi Cold Case
A Greek “Jane Doe” was most likely killed in a murder that occurred in Biloxi, Mississippi in 1980. Fully ethnically Greek, she must have relatives in North America and Greece; discovering the victim’s true identity is the quest of American forensic pathologist Dr. Colleen Fitzpatrick. A physicist who once worked for NASA, Fitzpatrick has for […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Turkiye calls for int'l probe on Greek pushbacks after migrant deaths near border
Turkiye called on the international community on Friday to investigate Greek pushbacks of irregular migrants after at least 19 froze to death at the border between the two countries. "The #EU keeps ...
Turkiye calls on Greece to end ‘inhumane treatment’ of migrants
(AA) Turkiye has lambasted Greece over its “inhumane” treatment of migrants after 19 migrants reportedly froze to death at the Greek-Turkish border. Turkiye's National Defense Ministry said on Friday ...
Greece extends restrictions: FCDO issues new warning to Brits
You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a fresh warning to UK travellers hoping to visit Greece in the coming weeks. According to ...
Sanofi vaccines expected in Greece in April, minister says
Greece will be getting new coronavirus vaccines in the next two months, Alternate Health Minister Mina Gaga said, with Novavax arriving on February 21 and Sanofi in April. On Tuesday the government had announced that the first batch of 168,000 doses of Novavax will be administered at inoculation centers in early March. At a regular briefing, Gaga […] The post Sanofi vaccines expected in Greece in April, minister says appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
FM Dendias meets with US Ambassador Pyatt
Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias on Friday met with US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt. Their talks focused on Greek-US relations, Ukraine in the light of Dendias’ recent visit to Mariupol, issues of multilateral cooperation (including the 3+1 schemes) and developments in the region. “Grateful to hear Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias following his visit to Mariupol. […] The post FM Dendias meets with US Ambassador Pyatt appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Prince Philip was a ‘Greek god’ who ‘showed off like mad’, says Lady Pamela Hicks
The Queen’s bridesmaid and former lady-in-waiting, Lady Pamela Hicks has revealed that Prince Philip used to “show off” around the Queen and her sister Princess Margaret when they were younger. Hicks, ...
Greece to drop testing for European vaccine holders
Greece has followed several other EU countries in relaxing pandemic restrictions as it aims for a 4.5-percent spurt of economic growth this year. Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias on Friday said the ...
Livanos stresses goal of promoting the ‘Greek Diet’ brand
Greece has the privilege of producing excellent products. These products must acquire an identity, they must acquire a branding as the Greek diet ...
2023: APC snaps, describes PDP second-term offer to Sanwo-Olu as “Greek gift”
… -Olu, describing it as a “Greek gift”. PDP offer follows the … -Olu hereby unequivocally rejects this Greek gift and hereby states that …
Mykonos Now Boasts Its Own Waterfalls
Mykonos has not only amazing beaches and intense nightlife, but it can also now boast of having its own waterfalls! Greece has seen storm after storm, with rain and heavy snow, march through the entire nation in the past several weeks. Streambeds turn into waterfalls in Mykonos The torrential rains of the last few days […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Touching Papadopoulos Cookies Ad Goes Viral in Greece
A touching advertisement for Papadopoulos cookies which was created in honor of the company’s 100th anniversary has gone viral on social media in Greece. For many Greeks, cookies are synonymous with Papadopoulos, as the country has created some of the most iconic and delicious treats in the country. The advertisement opens with an ancestor of […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Chinese Kids Sing the Olympic Anthem in Greek at Beijing Opening
A Chinese choir of 40 young kids sang the Olympic Anthem in Greek during the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing on Friday. The young kids who learned the Greek words in less than three months were one of the highlights of the ceremony. The Olympic Anthem, also known as the Olympic […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Turkey’s allegations of pushback incident are ‘completely unfounded’, says Greek minister
Greek Asylum & Migration Minister Notis Mitarachi commented on allegations aired by Turkey’s Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu, concerning an alleged pushback incident of a group of migrants to Turkey. Soylu claimed in social media that 22 migrants were repelled by Greek customs officials, that 12 of them died of extreme cold, and that they were […] The post Turkey’s allegations of pushback incident are ‘completely unfounded’, says Greek minister appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Greece Removes COVID-19 Test for Entry
From Monday, Greece will remove the requirement for a negative test for COVID-19 to enter the country, Health Minister Thanos Plevris was quoted as saying by Macedonia's MIA news agency. From 8 February, only the presentation of an EU digital COVID certificate will be sufficient for both vaccinated and non-vaccinated passengers. The requirement was introduced on December 19 to delay the entry of the then new version of the coronavirus - Omicron. FROM TODAY: EUR. GREEN CERTIFICATES FOR COMPLETED VACCINATION COURSE WILL BE VALID FOR 270 DAYS New travel rules are in force in the EU from 1 February, which provide that people who have been vaccinated or have fallen ill and have a valid European COVID certificate can move from one country to another without being subject to additional testing and quarantine requirements. /Dnevnik Follow Novinite.com on Twitter and Facebook
Lawlessness at the border mars Greece’s reputation over migration
Athens, Greece – Greece has rejected Turkish accusations that its border guards stripped and summarily expelled 12 asylum seekers who later froze to death near its border. “It is Turkey’s ...
Spain, France, Portugal, Italy, Germany and Greece updated travel rules and restrictions
Here is all the latest information if you’re planning a trip to France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany and Greece.
Greece Begins Parade of Athletes at the Olympic Winter Games
On Friday, the 2022 Winter Games opening ceremony started. As an Olympic tradition, Greece, which hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, is the first team to start the parade of athletes into ...
Greece, EU Scrap Covid Test for Travelers with European Certificate
Greece announced on Friday that entry into the country will be allowed without a mandatory test for travelers who have the European vaccination certificate. Health Minister Thanos Plevris stated to public broadcaster ERT that, as of next Monday, February 7, “entrance to Greece for those that have a valid European [COVID-19 vaccination] certificate will happen […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Slays Social Media as Zeus in BMW Campaign
The beloved actor Arnold Schwarzenegger is conquering social media in the runup to the Super Bowl, with last week’s Instagram post he made with himself portraying the Greek god of thunder viewed more than 2.5 million times already. In the post, Schwarzenegger has golden hair and a golden beard and sports burnished golden armor. The […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greece Leads Opening Ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games
Greece paraded first at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games which started on Friday in the Chinese capital. The two athletes carrying the Greek national flag during the opening ceremony were Maria Danou, who will compete in cross country skiing, and Ioannis Antoniou, in the slalom. Greek athletes lead the athletes’ parade […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Your view: Chiefs season ended like a Greek tragedy
If you were watching the AFL Conference Championship game last Sunday between the Chiefs and the Bengals, you saw what has to be the NFL’s equivalent of Greek tragedy. Aristotle described dramatic ...
Latest travel rules for Spain, Canary Islands, Portugal, Greece, USA and Canada
If you completed your vaccination course over nine months ago, you'll need a booster jab to be considered fully vaccinated. Greece is open to both vaccinated and unvaccinated Brits. Anyone over the ...
Greece to lift negative test requirement for vaccinated travellers
From Monday Greece plans to drop the requirement for vaccinated people to show a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or rapid test when entering the country. From next week the EU vaccination ...
JPMorgan investment a ‘vote of confidence in the company and Greece’, says Mitsotakis
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis congratulated the staff of Viva Wallet on their work and for attracting the attention of banking giant JPMorgan & Chase as an investor, during a visit to the company’s central offices. “I consider this investment a very significant vote of confidence in the company but also in the potential of the […] The post JPMorgan investment a ‘vote of confidence in the company and Greece’, says Mitsotakis appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Full list of Covid restrictions and travel rules for holiday hotspots including Spain, Greece and France
To be fully vaccinated, Brits must have had their second jab less than nine months ago, or have had their booster jab. Greece has scrapped the pre-arrival Covid tests for Brits who are fully ...
Greece eases travel restrictions for Brits – just in time for half-term hols
GREECE has eased their travel restrictions, meaning Brits will be able to enter the country without needing a negative Covid test if they are fully vaccinated. Currently, air passengers, including ...
Greece to Start Summer Season March 1 After Easing Travel Curbs
Greece is easing travel restrictions for European Union citizens as a first step in its plan to open its critical tourism sector for the key summer period on March 1. “Our country is taking all ...
Greece to scrap negative COVID test demand for travellers
ATHENS, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Greece will allow tourists with a European vaccination certificate to enter the country without having to show a negative test for COVID-19 from Feb. 7, the tourism and ...
The Latest: Greece begins parade of athletes at Olympics
(Xinhua/Wu Wei) BEIJING, Feb. 4 (Xinhua) -- The latest on the Beijing Winter Olympics (all times local): 8:16 p.m. As an Olympic tradition, Greece, which hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, ...
GREECE'S Ask2Travel Joins Hellenic Dutch Association of Commerce and Industry
Ask2Travel has joined HEDA's membership catalogue that includes a variety of the largest commercial and trade companies in GREECE such as ...
'My name is Parvin': Iranian woman files claims of torture and abuse against GREECE
An Iranian woman, now living in Germany, has taken a claim of torture, abuse and pushbacks against GREECE to the UN Human Rights Committee.
BUNKER JOBS: Propeller Fuels Seeks Traders in GREECE
BUNKER JOBS: Propeller Fuels Seeks Traders in GREECE. by Ship & Bunker News Team. Friday February 4, 2022 ...
GREECE Aspires Total Recovery of Tourism Sector in 2022
In this regard, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias has stressed that the GREECE Tourism Ministry and sector professionals are attempting to reach ...
Survivors of Greek mistreatment demand humane treatment of migrants
… including women and children. Greece 'convicted in conscience of … pushed back at the Greek border. UNHCR spokesperson Shabia Mantoo … of migrants at the Greek-Turkish border are "intolerable … being pushed back by Greek authorities, Anitta Hipper, spokesperson …
Hooligan Hideouts in Greece Raided by Police After Thessaloniki Murder
The hideouts of football hooligans were raided by police in Thessaloniki, Greece, on Thursday following the murder of 19-year-old Alkis Kampanos earlier in the week. Police said that they discovered knives, crowbars, flares, smoke bombs, switchblades, and other devices that could bring about serious bodily injuries. The raids were carried out at 13 venues suspected […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
US Says Russia May Fabricate Pretext for Ukraine Invasion
The Pentagon announced on Thursday that Russia may be fabricating videos of Ukraine attacking Russia in order to justify an invasion. “We do have information that the Russians are likely to fabricate a pretext for an invasion,” Pentagon press secretary John Kirby told the press on Thursday. “One option is the Russian government, we think, […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
A 2nd Trojan Asteroid Discovered Sharing Earth’s Orbit
A new study published on Tuesday has revealed the existence of an Earth Trojan asteroid, only the second of its kind to be discovered. Astronomers found asteroid 2020 XL5 while operating the Southern Astrophysical Research Telescope in Chile. The team has now published their study on the discovery in Nature Communications. “Trojans are objects sharing […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Three men charged of robbing a jewelry store in Greece
GREECE, N.Y. (WHEC) — Three men are felony charges as they are accused of robbing a jewelry store in Greece. Investigators say Jaquan Simpson, Zeaquan Walker, and Kashmiere Coats stole more than ...
EU frozen by own policy: Spain, Italy, Portugal and Greece could be 'forced out of euro'
This has sparked fears that borrowing costs will rise significantly throughout 2022. In the fourth quarter of 2020, Greece had a national debt amounting to 205.6 percent of GDP, while Italy's national ...
Celtic goalkeeper Vasilis Barkas could be closing in on exit as Swedish club revive interest in Greek flop
IFK GOTHENBURG could yet revive their interest in unwanted Celtic keeper Vasilis Barkas after they revealed they are on the brink of signing a new No.1. The Greek shotstopper is now third choice at ...
Fatal Greek pushback of migrants 'intolerable': EU official
An EU official said on Thursday that pushbacks leading to the death of migrants at the Greek-Turkish border are “intolerable.” The European Commission is aware of the reports on migrants freezing to ...
Secretary General for GREEKS Abroad congratulates Penelope Kari for judge distinction ...
In his letter, Mr Chrysoulakis stressed how Ms Kari is a classic example of how GREEK migrants worked hard when they arrived in Australia so their ...
Turkish fishermen harassed by GREEK coast guard in int'l waters
"The GREEK Coast Guard boat came near us while we were fishing. They came before as well, but we never took a video of it. We launched a YouTube ...
Greece rejects Erdogan’s pushback allegations as ‘completely unfounded’
… [Dimitris Peristeris/InTime News] Greece on Thursday rejected claims by … nothing but provide assistance to Greece while turning a blind eye … they were pushed back from Greece, a claim vehemently denied by …
Greek, German police bust migrant smuggling network
… who smuggled undocumented migrants from Greece into Germany using the so …
Algeria to deliver liquefied natural gas to Greece
… natural gas (LNG) cargoes to Greece’s Public Gas Corporation (DEPA … top LNG supplier in the Greek market. [Reuters]
Will EPC-contractor for Interconnector Greece-Bulgaria change? (Exclusive)
Announcement of President Aliyev on Azerbaijan’s availability to boost gas supplies to Europe could provide alternative source of supply – Romanian energy minister (Interview) Oil&Gas 11:30 ...