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Thursday, April 21, 2022

Greek Peak to make more than $1 million in capital improvements for next ski season

Greek Peak Mountain Resort in Virgil in Cortland County says it has started a $700,000 snow-making upgrade and new trail project.


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Portugal, France, Italy & GREECE Keep Registering High Infection Rates, ECDC Shows

According to the newly updated maps that have been published today, on April 21, Portugal, France, Italy, and GREECE keep on registering high ...


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Minister: Easter Occupancy Levels in GREECE are Positive Sign for Tourism Recovery

... rate of recovery for the tourism sector and demonstrate a keen interest in traveling to GREECE, says Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.


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Orthodox Easter COVID-themed candles being sold in Greece

Greeks celebrate Easter with other Orthodox Christians on Sunday. A central feature is the Easter candle given as gifts to children. A candle that resembles a COVID-19 test kit is a best seller at a ...


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A CIA Officer’s Daughter Remembers the 1967 Greek Coup

By Leslie Absher Just prior to the 1967 Greek coup, fifty-five years ago, I arrived in Athens with my mother and CIA father. He was a young officer and Greece was his first field assignment. I was a toddler when we moved into a modest-sized house in Old Psychiko, the neighborhood of embassies and mansions. […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Shackled Skeletons Might Tell Story of Ancient Athens

Archaeologists are studying ancient Greek shackled skeletons found at the ancient cemetery in 2016 in the port city of Faliro in order to understand the rise of the Athens city-state. Faliro cemetery is one of the largest such sites that has been excavated in Greece, as it contains more than 1,500 ancient Greek skeletons dating […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Biden to host Greek Premier Mitsotakis on May 16

Visit to provide 'an opportunity to affirm our strong bilateral partnership,' says White House - Anadolu Agency ...


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Cruise Travel Gave GREEK Tourism a Boost in 2021

Based on data collected at 16 GREEK ports and covering 84.0 percent of all cruise ship arrivals in Greece, 83.7 percent of total cruise passengers ...


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Greek PM Mitsotakis to visit White House in May

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will visit the White House on May 16 to meet U.S. President Joe Biden, with the two leaders expected to discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine, among other ...


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Pope Francis joins U.N. appeal for Orthodox Easter truce in Ukraine

Pope Francis supports the appeal by the heads of the United Nations and Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church for a four-day "Easter truce" so those trapped in Ukraine's war zones can be evacuated, the Vatican said Thursday.


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GREECE to Release Shadowy Russian Tanker

GREECE released Russian tanker detaiend over EU sanctions Russian-flagged tanker is being released after GREECE detaied it citing EU sanctions ...


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'Love yourself. And write the story': Nia Vardalos celebrates 20th anniversary of 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding'

The former Winnipegger who wrote and starred in one of the highest-grossing independent films of all time is celebrating the movie’s big fat anniversary.


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VW Delivers First Privately-Owned EVs To Greek Island That Plans To Become An Electric Car Paradise

Read Also: Volkswagen Group To Turn Greek Island Into An EV Paradise The Volkswagen Group also delivered a range of other vehicles, including the ID.4, the e-up!, and the Seat MÓ eScooter 125. These ...


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'Aulis': A GREEK Spectacle of Comedy, Tragedy and Autonomy

The GREEK army is hungry for war, and the soldiers keep their bloodlust at bay with video games. “Aulis” brings its audience into a version of the ...


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Two GREEK municipalities launch pumped storage hydropower projects

The local authorities in Kozani and Voio plan to build and operate matching small pumped storage hydropower plants.


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GREEK government accused of ignoring the needs of asylum seekers

The GREEK Council for Refugees (GCR) reported that after asking local officials to rescue 46 people, including 10 minors, currently stuck on an islet ...


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GREEK Easter baking: traditional bread (tsoureki) and biscuits (koulourakia) – recipe

Tsoureki tis Debbie (Debbie's GREEK Easter bread). This recipe has been handed down through the generations in my family. My grandparents migrated ...


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Spring Giving Back: GREEK Philanthropies

There are several chapters hosting philanthropic events throughout this week – including Lambda Chi Alpha, Sigma Chi, Kappa Alpha Theta, Delta Tau ...


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Greece through the first photographers’ eyes, an online exhibit by Piraeus Bank Group

An online photography exhibition on 19th-20th century photographers of Greece is available in Greek and English, the Cultural Foundation of the Piraeus Group (PIOP) said on Tuesday, honoring the International Day for Monuments and Sites which is celebrated on April 18. “After the Revolution: Greece in the eyes of the world” can be accessed online […] The post Greece through the first photographers’ eyes, an online exhibit by Piraeus Bank Group appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Tsipras calls for ceiling on wholesale power prices to ease burden on consumers

In a renewed attack on the government in an interview with Open TV on Holy Wednesday, main opposition SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance President Alexis Tsipras again blamed Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for the very high electricity prices in Greece, saying this was a direct result of his policy choices. “We don’t want money trees; we want to […] The post Tsipras calls for ceiling on wholesale power prices to ease burden on consumers appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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GREECE aims to 'coexist' with Covid

ATHENS: GREECE aims to coexist with Covid-19, its health minister said on Wednesday as the country prepared to further relax restrictions to boost ...


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Would GREECE dare use sadistic pushback on Ukraine refugees?

GREECE'S latest use of MENA migrants to illegally pushback refugees to Turkey is sadistic, but it is perfectly in line with violent European ...


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Sanctions Mix-Up: GREECE To Release Russian Tanker

A Russian tanker impounded by GREECE this week and reportedly carrying Iranian oil will be released amid confusion about…


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GREECE to release tanker suspected of sanctions breach

GREECE will release a tanker that was seized earlier this week off the ...


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Europe Sweeps Away More Refugees, Asylum Seekers

MADRID, Apr 21 (IPS) - In what looks pretty much like an ‘operation clean sweep’ aiming at getting rid of more and more migrants, refugees and asylum seekers by shipping them far away, the process of ‘externalisation’ of millions of victims of wars, poverty, climate crisis and political persecution, is now growing fast Read the full story, “Europe Sweeps Away More Refugees, Asylum Seekers - Part I: UK, Greece”, on globalissues.org →


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Blinken, Greek PM discuss additional ways to assist Ukraine

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis have discussed additional ways to support Ukraine, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said in a readout of the ...


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“We Stand by Ukraine” Patriarch Bartholomew Says in Easter Message

In his Easter message, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew made reference to the war and the sufferings and atrocities caused by Russia’s attack on Ukraine. “We stand and suffer alongside the pious and courageous people of Ukraine that bear a heavy cross. We pray and strive for peace and justice as well as for all those who […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Volkswagen Delivers First Electric Cars on Astypalaia Island in Greece

Volkswagen has delivered its first electric cars to private customers on the island of Astypalaia, Greece, according to a press release from the automaker. Thanos Papagiannis received the first of the deliveries in the form of a Volkswagen ID.3, which replaced Papagiannis’s previous Volkswagen vehicle, a gas-powered Golf 3. In a statement, Papagiannis said, “E-mobility […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Biden Announces Additional $800 Million Military Aid for Ukraine

On Thursday, US President Joe Biden announced an additional $800 million in military aid for Ukraine and sent a message to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that he will never succeed in occupying the country. Speaking at the White House, Biden said: “Our unity at home, our unity with our allies and partners, our unity […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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[Ticker] Greece to release Russian tanker

A Russian tanker Pegas, with 19 Russian crew members on board, impounded by Greece earlier this week and reportedly carrying Iranian oil will be released amid confusion about sanctions on its owners. Following checks, a Greek source told Reuters, that there were no legal grounds to continue impounding the Pegas as the ship had recently changed ownership and its new owner was not on an EU sanctions list.


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FM Dendias receives chairman and members of energy and commerce committee of US House of Representatives

Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias and Deputy Foreign Minister Kostas Fragogiannis on Wednesday received the Chair and members of the Energy and Commerce Committee of the US House of Representatives. The further enchancement of the Greek-US strategic relationship in all areas, energy issues, the Eastern Mediterranean and the Russian invasion to Ukraine dominated their meeting, the […] The post FM Dendias receives chairman and members of energy and commerce committee of US House of Representatives appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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GREECE to double energy storage target for 2030 to 3 GW

Storage to prevent renewable energy curtailment. Apart from GREECE, this phenomenon appeared in Spain as well, where on Sunday, April 17, production ...


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Sanctions Mistake Leads GREECE To Release Russian Tanker And Crew

By Renee Maltezou and Jonathan Saul (Reuters) A Russian tanker impounded by GREECE this week and reportedly carrying Iranian oil will be released ...


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The four Spanish 'unknowns' who conquer GREECE

Carlitos Lopez is the eighth that generates the most impact in GREECE with a value of 8,12. The 31-year-old striker defends the shirt of the ...


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United GREEK Council rebrands as Multicultural GREEK Council

Northern Illinois University's most diverse council in Fraternity and Sorority Life is taking on a new name reflective of their GREEK-letter ...


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The 5 best-value Greek islands to visit when restrictions drop in May

Forget pricey Santorini and Mykonos, find the best beaches in Skiathos, wine-tasting in Lefkada, or family fun in Crete, all with better value for money.


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Greeks In Mass Exodus for Easter Break After Two Years of Lockdown

Greeks are abandoning urban areas in droves on Orthodox Holy Thursday, in order to celebrate the Easter break in the countryside and on the islands, with the traffic police reporting a peak in the exodus from the Attica ports of Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio. Using trains, planes, and automobiles, Greeks were making a great escape […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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What Exactly Caused Jesus Christ’s Death?

It is known that the death of Jesus Christ occurred somewhere between AD 30 and AD 33. But how exactly did he die? According to the Bible, Jesus fell while carrying the cross to Calvary, the skull-shaped hill in ancient Jerusalem, on his way to his own crucifixion. A Roman soldier stabbed Jesus’ side with […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Where is hot in June? Best holidays including Greece, Portugal and Croatia

Covid travel rules are easing, the sunshine is out and holidays are back on the cards for Brits desperate to finally head abroad again. Plus, there's the added bonus of avoiding the higher prices and ...


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Greece native turned Plymouth resident pens memoir

The 67-year-old Plymouth resident was born in Greece and came to America as a high school foreign exchange student. He attended school in Wisconsin, first at Barron High School and later at the ...


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Rights group slams GREECE for ignoring migrants stranded on river

A GREECE-based rights group criticized the country for ignoring dozens of irregular migrants, including children, stranded on the river border ...


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Butterfly-shaped House Goes On Sale For Rs 52 Crore In GREECE

A home that is shaped like a giant butterfly but has no walls on the main floor has gone up for sale in GREECE for a whopping $6.78 millon (Rs 52) ...


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GREECE Construction Market Size, Trends and Forecasts by Sector 2022-2026

DUBLIN, April 21, 2022--The "GREECE Construction Market Size, Trends and Forecasts by Sector - Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy and ...


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Air Traffic in GREECE Continues Recovering as It Records Nearly 2 Million Passengers in March Alone

More specifically, 1.1 million passengers visited GREECE in the first quarter of 2021, while in 2020 this figure exceeded 4.9 million.


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Greek prosecutor to probe alleged bugging of journalist's phone

A Greek prosecutor said on Thursday she had begun an investigation into an allegation by a journalist that his smartphone had been infected by surveillance software in an operation by the country's ...


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When is GREEK Orthodox Easter in 2022

When is GREEK Easter 2022? Date of Orthodox celebration, traditions, and how to say Happy Easter in GREEK. Easter is celebrated over a week later ...


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GREEK life funding debate heats up at senate meeting

Osman, though initially voting for the budget cut, spoke to the senate, stating why she changed her mind on the funding for GREEK life.


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In brief: patent prosecution in GREECE

For an invention to be patentable in GREECE, it must be new, involve an inventive step and be susceptible to industrial application.


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Cyprus-GREECE ferry link close to fruition

Cyprus' Shipping Deputy Ministry said a successful bidder for a state-subsidized ferry link to GREECE has been asked to submit a proposal, ...


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GREEK Tourism Sector Facing Staff Shortages Ahead of Season

GREEK hospitality professionals are expressing concern as Greece's tourism season is beginning and more than 50000 jobs are said to be still open.


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