“The Lost Daughter,” a Netflix movie that was filmed in Greece, won big at the 37th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards, held on Sunday. In comparison to famous film awards shows such as the Oscars, the Film Independent Spirit Awards are much more laid back. Found in 1984, the ceremony celebrates only independent films. “The […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Welcome, 77 artists, 40 different points of Attica welcomes you by singing Erotokritos an epic romance written at 1713 by Vitsentzos Kornaros
Monday, March 7, 2022
Global COVID-19 Death Toll Hits 6 Million as Pandemic Enters Third Year
On Monday, the global COVID-19 death toll eclipsed six million. The milestone is the largest reminder of the unrelenting nature of the pandemic, even as people start shedding their masks and travel resumes. The death toll, compiled by John Hopkins University, stood at 6,001,907, as of Monday at 11:20 a.m. ET. “This is a disease […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Trucker Protest “People’s Convoy” Now Outside Washington, DC
Trucks, surrounded by supporters, were spotted in Hagerstown, Maryland, on Saturday morning, as the Washington, DC area braces for more protests that could disrupt traffic. The “People’s Convoy” has similar goals to Canada’s “Freedom Convoy,” which saw protesters park their 18-wheelers in front of Parliament Hill, in Canada’s capital city of Ottawa, for weeks. The […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Nearly 5,000 Ukrainian Refugees Have Fled to Greece Since Start of War
Nearly 5,000 Ukrainian refugees have fled to Greece since Russia invaded the country in late February. According to figures released by the Greek government, 4,649 refugees fleeing war in Ukraine have arrived in Greece as of Monday. Additionally, 869 Ukrainian refugees came to Greece in the last 24-hour period alone, with 285 children amongst them. […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Ukraine Foreign Minister to Meet Russian FM in Turkey on Thursday
Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will meet with the longtime Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, in Turkey on Thursday while the Russian invasion of Ukraine is going into its third week. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu told the press on Monday that the two diplomats had agreed to meet on the sidelines of a forum […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greece ignoring PKK terror group’s operations within its borders
Refugee camp in town of Lavrion operates as propaganda, training base for PKK terrorists, TV station documents - Anadolu Agency ...
Greek PM Mitsotakis to meet with Erdogan in Turkey
… ) - ISTANBUL, MARCH 7 - Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is … , he will visit Cyprus and Greece.(ANSAmed).
The Story of the Jews of the Greek island of Corfu
By Dr. Michael Matsas* The Jews of Corfu, like the other Greek Jews, did not know what the Germans were doing to the Jews outside of Greece until the end of the war. The British and Americans knew everything but remained SILENT, although they had the means to inform the Greek Jews. On May 2, […] The post The Story of the Jews of the Greek island of Corfu appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
$600,000 Raised in 2021 Campaign Restores Livelihoods in 2022 and Fights Future Fires
The supporters of the Hellenic Initiative (THI) around the world responded strongly to its call to come to the aid of the people of Greece who were affected by the devastating fires of the summer of 2021. Mobilizing through the press, social media platforms, and especially its New Leaders young professionals group, $600,000 was raised […] The post $600,000 Raised in 2021 Campaign Restores Livelihoods in 2022 and Fights Future Fires appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Russia-Ukraine War: US Army Moves 2 Fighter Choppers From Greece To Poland To Support NATO
The United States Army soldiers from the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade have moved AH-64 Apaches and UH-60 Black Hawks from Greece to Poland.
Tina Arena’s unforgettable gig: Maria Callas looked over me as I stepped on to the ancient Greek amphitheatre
The Melbourne-born singer walks in the footsteps of the ‘misunderstood’ soprano on a historic stage in Athens ...
Gas Prices Reach New Highs in US in Wake of Ukraine War
The average price of gas in the US passed $4 this weekend, making it the first time gas prices had reached such heights since 2008. The war in Ukraine has fueled the price jump, as Russia is currently the third-largest oil producer in the world. The country contributes over 10% of the global supply of […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
‘Girl Meets Farm’ Star Molly Yeh’s Fans Rave About Her Greek-Inspired Feast
Fans of Food Network star Molly Yeh raved about the Greek-inspired feast she developed for the latest episode of Girl Meets Farm.
Greece: Amanda Tenfjord will premiere her Eurovision entry on 10 March
ERT, the Greek national broadcaster, is set to premiere the 2022 Greek Eurovision entry on Thursday 10 March. Save the date: Thursday 10 March, the day ...
The government will continue to do its best to support households and businesses
The consequences of the war in Ukraine are particularly painful for the Greek economy, exacerbating an already negative climate on the inflation front, which is negatively affecting households and businesses. In the face of this grim situation, the government is trying to find effective tools to mitigate, as far as possible, the impact on the […] The post The government will continue to do its best to support households and businesses appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
Interview: Tayo Ricci traces his roots to Greece and Italy
By: Markos Papadatos, Senior Editor Singer-songwriter and social media influencer Tayo Ricci chatted with HNA’s Markos Papadatos about his music, the digital age, and his future endeavors. He also traces his roots to Greece and Italy. A TikTok and Instagram sensation, Tayo opened up about his catchy track “Sonic,” where he collaborated with Teddibear. “The […] The post Interview: Tayo Ricci traces his roots to Greece and Italy appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
OLD Greece travel: How will new Covid restrictions affect my holiday?
After tightening its travel rules in response to the Omicron variant, Greece has now relaxed its entry requirements for vaccinated travellers.While unvaccinated or partly vaccinated visitors will ...
Greece eases its Covid rules ahead of the Easter break in huge holiday boost
“In addition to that, adopting new health protocols for tourism enterprises puts Greece ahead of the competition. As always, we are ready to welcome our visitors safely.” From March 15, fully ...
Spain, Greece and Italy latest travel rules and entry requirements in Foreign Office update
Countries including Spain, Italy and Greece have eased restrictions in a welcome boost for travellers ahead of the Easter holidays.
Greece travel update as Covid entry requirements change for UK holidaymakers
Greece is changing entry requirements for UK holidaymakers. From March 15, travellers will no longer need to complete a passenger locator form in order to enter the country. This means ...
The Day The Dodecanese Joined Motherland Greece
The Dodecanese, the island archipelago which literally means ”The Twelve Islands”, officially joined their motherland of Greece on March 7, 1948. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Russia Gives Conditions for Ceasefire in Ukraine
A Russian spokesman spoke about a possible ceasefire on Monday, stating that Russia told Ukraine it is prepared to halt its military operations “in a moment” if Kyiv fulfills several conditions. Among them, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, was that Ukraine cease all military action, change its constitution to enshrine military neutrality, acknowledge Crimea as […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Refugee Corridors in Ukraine lead to Russia and Belarus, Kyiv Says
Several new refugee corridors in Ukraine that are supposed to allow people to escape the fighting actually lead to Russia and Belarus, Kyiv says. The Ukrainian deputy Prime Minister called a new proposed cease fire agreement that calls for the creation of the corridors “unacceptable” while even humanitarian organizations branded the corridors “cynical.” More than […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greece relaxes Covid entry requirements ahead of Easter holidays
Greece is once again relaxing its entry requirements, making it even easier for Brits to jet off to the holiday hotspot during the Easter break. The popular destination is scrapping its passenger ...
Another evacuation of Greek nationals from Ukraine underway
… , codenamed “Nostos 5,” to evacuate Greek nationals from Ukraine is underway …
4,649 Ukrainian refugees now in Greece
… are minors, have arrived in Greece since the start of the … Ukraine crossed the border into Greece on Sunday. There were 285 …
Freskos Greek Restaurant raises money for Ukraine
… .com/ -- FRESKOS Greek Restaurant in Hamden is holding … quot; There is a large Greek community living in Ukraine ( … others) was founded by ancient Greek colonists. It is also … Ottoman rule of Greece and establish an independent Greek state. For more …
Refugee camp in Greece transformed into PKK terrorist base
The Lavrion (Laurium) refugee camp in Greece has turned into a base for PKK terrorists, according to recent footage obtained from the area. The camp ...
This Doctor Examined The First COVID Victim In Greece. Here's How Her Life Has Changed.
"He was my high school math teacher. ... I owe this man a big thank-you, because even as he was dying, I never stopped learning from him." ...
Greek PM due to visit Turkey
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will visit Turkey at the weekend and President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan will meet him on March 13, local media has reported.
Tourism Min Kikilias meets with senior Radisson Hotel Group executives
Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias on Friday had a working meeting with the Senior Vice President Franchise Joep Peters and the Vice President of Development Elie Milky of Radisson Hotel Group. During the meeting, they discussed the group’s development plan in Greece and its future plans for Athens, Thessaloniki and the islands. Radisson is one of […] The post Tourism Min Kikilias meets with senior Radisson Hotel Group executives appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
The big change to Greece holidays in time for Easter
GREECE has announced it is scrapping more Covid requirements for Brits, in a boost to families heading abroad for Easter. From March 15, the country will abolish its Passenger Locator Forms (PLF) ...
Ukrainian Couple Marry Fighting on the Front Line Near Kyiv
A Ukrainian couple who have been together for 22 years and have joined the fight against invading Russian forces have been married on the front line, Associated Press (AP) reports. Lesia Ivashchenko left her job when the war with Russia started last month and joined territorial defense forces to defend her district on the outskirts […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Lagana, Halvas and Taramas, The Greek Delicacies of Clean Monday
Lagana, halvas, and taramas, known as “the Koulouma,” are the official foods of the first day of Lent in Greece, known as "Clean Monday." Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Ukraine’s Road Signs Direct Expletives at the Russian Army
Several towns in Ukraine have changed the road signs to confuse the Russian army and show defiance by posting abusive language. A British newspaper correspondent tweeted the following photograph from Odessa. It shows a road sign: Straight on: Fxxx off, Left: Fxxx off again, Right: Fxxx off to Russia. Some Twitter users questioned the Guardian […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greece Hits Back at “Unacceptable” Rhetoric from Russia
Greece said on Monday that the statements by Russia which accused Athens of anti-Russia propaganda in the Ukraine war are “unacceptable.” The Greek foreign ministry responded to the statements by the spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zakharova who alleged that there is an orchestrated defamation of Russia in Greece. “Senior officials […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
The Dodecanese Mark Anniversary of Union with Greece on March 7
The Dodecanese, the island archipelago which literally means ”The Twelve Islands”, officially joined their motherland of Greece on March 7, 1948. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Egypt: Greek diplomats worked with Cairo to block EU criticism of Sisi
Greek officials sought to delete or dilute references to Egypt in EU statement to UN Human Rights Council, leaked memo reveals ...
Greece eases Covid travel rules for Brits in huge boost ahead of Easter holidays
Greece has changed its Covid travel rules for Brits and scrapped passenger locator form requirements meaning that fully vaccinated travellers will have minimal admin ...
Greece native to pitch specialty bra line on ‘Shark Tank’
What she did have was a long-standing problem: finding bras that fit her. By the time she was a student at Greece Arcadia High School, Kasvikis was a double-F cup. “In my family — I’m Greek and ...
Black Alumni Reunion hosts Battle of the Greeks Step Show
… -Air,” the Battle of the Greeks Step Show was a competition … at the Battle of the Greeks Step Show on March 4 …
Spain, France, Italy & Greece: Latest travel rules for Britons
Since the beginning of the year, the entry requirements for Spain, France, Italy and Greece have all changed - with even more updates to come. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) ...
Greece scraps passenger locator form in time for Easter holidays
Greece will abolish its passenger locator form on 15 March, the country’s tourism minister has announced, meaning zero Covid-related admin for vaccinated holidaymakers. “Following the recommendation ...
In Greek migrant camp, Afghan woman finds strength in art
What is your message for women, for girls?” Rasuli, who was born in Iran to Afghan refugees, asks her class. “To be strong!” one of the girls shouts. Hanging on the blue ...
Russia Sends Plane To Washington To Pick Up Spies
A plane Russia sent to the US to pick up 13 expelled Russian diplomats, accused of being spies, is returning back to Russia on Monday according to flight tracking information. The plane, an Ilyushin Il-96, left Moscow en route to St. Petersburg on Friday night and arrived at Dulles Airport outside Washington at 2:10 p.m. […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Is Poland About to Send Fighter Jets to Ukraine?
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that the US was “working actively” on a deal with Poland to supply Ukraine with jets to fight Russia. The deal, according to reports, could involve Poland handing over its existing MIG-29s, a Soviet/Russian-made jet fighter Ukrainian pilots are familiar with, and the US would then provide […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Allianz launches $235 million bid for Greece's European Reliance
Allianz on Friday announced the signing of share purchase agreements (SPAs) to acquire 72 per cent of European Reliance General Insurance Company SA, a leading Greek insurer with 223 million euros in ...
Greek PM Mitsotakis to visit Turkey, meet ErdoÄŸan
Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to visit Turkey on Sunday and hold a face-to-face meeting with President Recep ...
Getting to know the 12 Olympian Gods and Goddess Greek Mythology
Getting to know the 12 Olympian Gods and Goddess Greek Mythology – Greek mythology is a part of religion in Ancient Greece that contains stories about gods, the nature of the world, and the origin of ...