Sinkevičius to ANA-MPA: “I believe in Greece’s enormous economic potential with its extensive coastline”

The need to tackle energy dependence on Russia is even more “urgent,” EU Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, Virginius Sinkevičius, said in an interview to the Athens-Macedonian News Agency’s (ANA-MPA) Irini Zarkadoula. On the gas issue, he mentioned that “the plan specifically focuses on how to replenish gas stocks for next winter, diversify our gas […] The post Sinkevičius to ANA-MPA: “I believe in Greece’s enormous economic potential with its extensive coastline” appeared first on Hellenic News of America.

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Greece feels the squeeze as history closes in all around it

Greece extended its borders by means of wars and international treaties until it reached its final shape in 1947 with the acquisition of the Dodecanese islands (capital: Rhodes). Almost all its gains ...

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Fox News Journalist Pierre Zakrzewski Killed in Ukraine

Fox News cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski was killed in Ukraine on Monday when his vehicle came under fire, the US network said. A veteran war cameraman, Zakrzewski had been reporting in Ukraine since February. He was traveling in the same vehicle as Fox News correspondent Benjamin Hall, who was also injured in the attack, which occurred […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.

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AI reads Greek, COVID’s catastrophe - the week in infographics

Researchers this week revealed an AI called Ithaca that is able to predict missing text in ancient Greek inscriptions. Scholars who transcribe a fragmented inscription would note gaps where letters ...

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Edinburgh to be hotter than Greece this weekend as temperatures warm up

Edinburgh is set to warm up quite a bit this weekend with the sun set to shine down on the city for several hours over Saturday and Sunday - and in even better news, we're set to be hotter than Greece ...

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Israeli Official Eyes Greek Islands as “Safe Haven for the Jewish People”

A representative from Israel looking to purchase some Greek islands to serve as a safe haven for Jewish people, according to Haaretz.

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ΕΙΔΙΚΟ ΘΕΜΑ: Eλληνικός γύρος και σουβλάκι από κοτόπουλο στις χώρες του Κόλπου;

Ελληνικός γύρος και το διάσημο «greek souvlaki», από κοτόπουλο, με τη γνωστή τους γεύση, αλλά «χαλάλ»; Αν μέχρι πρότινος τα ελληνικά κρέατα ήταν σε γενικές γραμμές αποκλεισμένα από τις αγορές των Ηνωμένων Αραβικών Εμιράτων (ΗΑΕ) και της Σαουδικής Αραβίας, στο επόμενο διάστημα αναμένεται να διεκδικήσουν μεγαλύτερο μερίδιο στα τραπέζια των εστιατορίων και των ξενοδοχείων των […] The post ΕΙΔΙΚΟ ΘΕΜΑ: Eλληνικός γύρος και σουβλάκι από κοτόπουλο στις χώρες του Κόλπου;  appeared first on Hellenic News of America.

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Higher tourism influx from Saudi Arabia to Greece expected this year, says Zacharaki

Tourism traffic from Saudi Arabia to Greece is expected to go up quite significantly this year, said Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki. She was speaking at Riyadh, where a broad delegation of Greek ministers and industry executives, headed by Greek Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister for Economic Diplomacy & Openness Kostas Fragogiannis, are holding a series […] The post Higher tourism influx from Saudi Arabia to Greece expected this year, says Zacharaki appeared first on Hellenic News of America.

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Can this Greek island’s hidden treasures lure travelers?

Karpathos, overlooked even by Greek travelers, balances rising tourism with sustaining its ancient traditions.

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Port of Piraeus Announces Record Profits for 2021

The Port of Piraeus reported on Monday the highest level of profitability in its history during 2021, with profits after taxes surpassing $40 million (€36.8 million). According to the Piraeus Port Authority (PPA), that profit represents a significant increase of 39.4% compared to 2020. During the same period, the COSCO-owned Greek port’s profits before taxes […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.

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PM Mitsotakis speaks on the phone with Ukrainian President Zelensky

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday spoke on the phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in a call initiated by the Ukrainian president, and discussed ways to address the repercussions of the Russian invasion, now in its 19th day. Mitsotakis assured Zelensky of the Greek government’s full support for Ukraine, the dispatch of aid and […] The post PM Mitsotakis speaks on the phone with Ukrainian President Zelensky appeared first on Hellenic News of America.

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GNTO reopens its office in Madrid, Spain

The Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO) is enhancing Greece’s presence abroad with the re-opening of its office in Spain, which had suspended its operation for almost a decade. The GNTO office in Madrid started operating in recent weeks and is housed, for the time being, within the Greek Embassy. Among its responsibilities will be the […] The post GNTO reopens its office in Madrid, Spain appeared first on Hellenic News of America.

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Nearly 101 migrants rescued off sailboat near Paros island

Nearly 101 migrants of several nationalities were in good health after being rescued off a sailboat that was drifting off the northern coast of the Aegean island of Paros on Sunday. The Greek Port Authority that located the sailboat and collected the migrants is taking them to a safe port. SOURCE; AMNA The post Nearly 101 migrants rescued off sailboat near Paros island appeared first on Hellenic News of America.

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Philip Christopher: I call on all Greek-Americans to call their State Rep

INTERNATIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE JUSTICE FOR CYPRUS March 14, 2022 My Fellow Greek Americans, Greek Americans have contributed in immeasurable ways to the American culture and society.  Our ancestors came to America seeking a better life for their children and grandchildren and have thrived in business, academia, public service and countless industries.  Needless to say, we […] The post Philip Christopher: I call on all Greek-Americans to call their State Rep appeared first on Hellenic News of America.

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Odysseus: Prehistoric Snake Species Identified by Greek Expert

A Greek researcher identified a prehistoric snake that migrated from Africa to Europe 5.5 million years ago and named it "Odysseus." ...

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Here's what Wall Street expects from National Bank of Greece's earnings

National Bank of Greece is reporting earnings from Q4 on March 16. Analysts on Wall Street predict National Bank of Greece will release earnings per share of €0.100. Watch National Bank of ...

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Economic Watch: Russia-Ukraine conflict big blow to Greek economy, analysts say

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has dealt a big blow to the Greek economy, with the magnitude of impact hinging on its duration, analysts here have said, calling for concerted efforts at the ...

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eXp World subsidiary eXp Realty adds brokerage operations in Greece

Xp Realty, subsidiary of eXp World (EXPI), expanded into Greece thereby taking total markets operational in 20 markets with 77K+ agents across the world.Greece represents the ...

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Greece Marks Departure of First Death Train for Thessaloniki Jews

Greece marks on March 15 the anniversary of the departure in 1943 of the first train from Thessaloniki taking Jews to Auschwitz death camp. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.

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The Fascinating Story of the Greeks of Corsica

Maniots fled to Corsica where they set up their own little Mani, preserving their language, faith and traditions while building a new home. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.

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eXp Realty Now Open in 20 Markets With the Addition of Brokerage Operations in Greece

Xp Realty Launches Brokerage Operations in Greece eXp Realty Now Open in 20 Markets With the Addition of Brokerage Operations in Greece BELLINGHAM, Wash., March 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- eXp ...

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22 days in Greece, Barcelona & Ibiza Itinerary

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Greece and Crete Among Top Tourist Destinations for Summer 2022

Greece and Spain are the most popular tourist destinations for Europeans, according to the TUI Holiday Atlas Summer 2022, for which the most popular holiday destinations of European TUI guests are evaluated. TUI Group is a British-German leisure, travel, and tourism company. The group owns the largest holiday airplane fleet in Europe and holds multiple […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.

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Asteroid Hits Earth at 11 Miles Per Second

A small asteroid struck the Earth above Iceland last Friday — just two hours after it was spotted by an astronomer. The space rock, named 2022 EB5, is believed to have mostly burnt up in our planet’s atmosphere, but even if it had impacted the surface it would have done little to no damage because […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.

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Greece Can Help Ukraine by Sending its Russian S300s, US General Says

A US retired general has advised Ukraine on Monday to ask Greece, Bulgaria and Slovakia to offer their Russian S300 surface-to-air-missile system to help defend against the Russian invasion. Speaking on Fox News Keith Kellogg, formerly the national security advisor to Vice President Mike Pence, remarked that if the West won’t let Ukraine have additional […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.

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Greek, Turkish leaders seek rapprochement

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis held talks in Istanbul on March 13, seeking a rapprochement against the backdrop of Russia’s military offensive in ...

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Stansted Airport: Latest Spain, France, Germany, Turkey, Greece, The Netherlands and Italy face mask travel rules

Many popular European tourist destinations still require people to wear face masks indoor and outdoors. The UK government lifted the mandatory wearing of face masks since Plan B measures came into ...

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GREECE'S energy role shifts

GREECE'S energy role shifts. greeces-energy-role-shifts. The review of the use of gas for heating by the EU brings new opportunities to GREECE, ...

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It's all Greek to…Avli on the Park Reviewed by a Native of GREECE

A few of his career highlights are being head chef for Princess Lalla Meryem HRH of Morocco during her stay at Grand Resort Lagonissi GREECE as well ...

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Spain, France, GREECE and Portugal travel rules ahead of Easter break

GREECE was the most recent European country to relax its entry requirements ahead of the Easter holidays. The popular hotspot has announced arrivals ...

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Greek role within NATO is upgraded

The war in Ukraine has forced a rethinking in NATO strategy and this will impact GREECE'S position within the Alliance.

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No More PLF for Travel to GREECE from March 15

From Tuesday, March 15, travelers from abroad to GREECE will no longer be required to fill in the Passenger Locator Form (PLF) before their trip.

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Erdoğan extends get well soon wishes to Greek PM Mitsotakis

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan extended get well soon wishes to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who tested positive for COVID-19 after ...

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Spiders Native to Asia Expected to Spread Across US East Coast

Researchers at the University of Georgia say the Joro spider, an invasive species native to east Asia, is expected to spread across the US east coast after thriving in Georgia last year. The spider, scientifically known as Trichonephila clavata, has the ability to spin highly organized, wheel-shaped webs. Female spiders have blue, yellow and red […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.

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Journalist Interrupts Russian TV News: “They Are Lying to You”

A journalist holding an anti-war sign ran onto the set of a Russian TV news program on the state-controlled Channel 1 on Monday evening. The sign, clearly visible behind the presenter, read “no war, stop the war, don’t believe the propaganda, they are lying to you here”. The woman has been named as Marina Ovsyannikova, […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.

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Aristotle Onassis: Greece’s Larger Than Life Tycoon

Aristotle Onassis was one of the most famous Greeks in the entire world in the 20th century, a visionary and one of the richest men Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.

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HSCB to sell Greece business to Pancreta

HSBC Continental Europe, an indirect subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc, has reached an in-principle agreement to sell its branch operations in Greece to Pancreta Bank SA.

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Turkish president calls Greek premier to wish him swift recovery from COVID

Kyriakos Mitsotakis thanks Recep Tayyip Erdogan for his hospitality in Istanbul, says Turkiye’s Communications Directorate ...

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Keith Kellogg advises Ukraine on who to ask for weapons: 'Go to Bulgaria, Slovokia and Greece'

Keith Kellogg joined "Jesse Watters Primetime" on Monday to offer his latest analysis of Vladimir Putin's war against Ukraine. Kellogg, formerly the national security advisor to Vice President Mike ...

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Top Harvard Astronomer Believes Aliens Have Tried to Contact Us

Harvard astronomer Dr. Avi Loeb believes that aliens may have tried to contact us in 2017, when an object called ‘Oumuamua flew past Earth. In a book published in early 2021, Loeb, who was the head of Harvard’s astronomy department, asserts that the object may have been extraterrestrial in origin. When the elongated, red-colored object […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.

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Nikos Kalaitzidis: The Greek Oscar Nominee for Visual Effects

Greek-American Oscar nominee Nikos Kalaitzidis could win big at the awards show in the visual effects category later this month.

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Bakari Henderson's Siblings Reflect on Aftermath of His Mob Killing in Greece: 'It Was Unimaginable'

Speaking with Janine Rubenstein on the PEOPLE Every Day podcast, Jory and PJ Henderson discuss the moment they learned their brother had been killed while celebrating his college graduation overseas ...

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