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Monday, May 2, 2022

Exploring Samos, Greece’s Island of Legends

Samos, a legendary Greek island steeped in beauty, is found in the eastern Aegean Sea off the coast of Asia Minor (Asian Turkey). Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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What Ancient Greeks Taught US About Taking Risks

The ancient Greek approach to risk teaches us lessons that men and women had to endure in their time and compare them to modern life. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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In the Classical World, Persia’s Powers Rivaled Greece and Rome

Ancient Greece and Rome likely come to mind. But a new exhibition at the Getty Villa in Los Angeles aims to put another superpower back in the picture: ancient Persia, in what is now Iran. The Persian ...


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Greek-American Andrew Poppas Assigned Chief of US Army Forces Command

Video screenshot Greek-American Lieutenant General Andrew P. Poppas was confirmed by the U.S. Senate for appointment to the rank of General in late April. He was assigned as Commanding General, United ...


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Greek man held on suspicion of kicking kitten into the sea

Greece's minister for the police says authorities have arrested a man suspected of enticing a kitten with food at a restaurant where he was dining and then kicking it into the sea


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Priceless Ancient Greek Artifacts “Looted by Russia in Ukraine”

Officials in Ukraine say that Russia has looted a number of museums and has removed valuable exhibits, including ancient Greek gold artifacts given by the Greeks to the Scythians. The Scythians were a nomadic people that founded a rich, powerful empire centered in the Crimean Peninsula; the empire endured from around the eighth century B.C. […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Iran Captain Hajsafi Linked with Esteghlal: Report

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran national football team captain Ehsan Hajsafi has been linked with a move to Esteghlal. - Sports news - Media reports suggest that the 32-year-old player has caught the eye of the Iran league leader. Hajsafi currently plays for Greek football team AEK Athens. He started his playing career in Sepahan in 2006 and has also played for Greek teams Panionios and Olympiacos, Iran'


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Animal Abuse: Greek Man Who Kicked Cat into the Sea Arrested

Police in Greece arrested on Monday a man who lured a cat near his table at a taverna and then kicked her into the sea in a shocking case of animal abuse. The incident took place in a tavern of ...


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Russia’s Lavrov for Claiming Adolf Hitler “Had Jewish Origins”

Russia’s foreign minister has been blasted by Israel for claiming Adolf Hitler “had Jewish origins” and that “some of the worst anti-Semites are Jews.” Sergei Lavrov hit out at Ukraine’s president during an interview with Italian media, saying Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Jewish ancestry “doesn’t mean anything” while trying to justify Vladimir Putin’s call to “denazify” the […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Millennia-Old Teeth Challenge Military History of Ancient Greece

New evidence challenges the military history of ancient Greece suggesting that armies used mercenaries to fight wars. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Greece protests: Thousands take to the street on Sunday amid soaring prices

Thousands of workers hit the streets in Athens to commemorate May Day on Sunday. Many came out to protest against high unemployment, soaring food prices, and rising energy costs.


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Alexandria home & museum of Greek poet C.P. Cavafy to be restored by Onassis Foundation

The cultural foundation’s announcement came on April 29, 2022, in commemoration of the date Greek poet Constantine P. Cavafy was born and also when he died (1863-1933), thus celebrating 159 years ...


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The Greek Freak and The Reigning NBA Champions Make a Statement in Game 1

Mike Budenholzers, who has always been criticized for his inability to make adjustments has become one of the most adaptable coaches, constantly changing from three bigs with Bobby Portis, ...


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Greece scraps vaccine rules for UK tourists and bins Covid pass

British tourists can now visit and holiday in Greece without having to take any Covid-19 tests or show proof of vaccination. The Mediterranean country axed Covid-19 restrictions for incoming ...


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Visit by Belgian royals confirms excellent Greek-Belgian relations, Belgian ambassador tells ANA

In an interview to the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (ANA) on Sunday regarding the upcoming visit by the Belgian royals to Greece on May 2-4, Belgian Ambassador in Athens Francoise Gustin said that the visit, the first in 21 years, confirms the very good level of Greek-Belgian relations. She said that King Philippe and Queen Mathilde […] The post Visit by Belgian royals confirms excellent Greek-Belgian relations, Belgian ambassador tells ANA appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Stefanos Tsitsipas news: Greek disagrees with Wimbledon ban

The Greek player believes this ban is “not nice” as he thinks it’s unfairly punishing players from those two countries. He said: It’s not nice that they’re not allowed to play. “They have done nothing ...


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Bill Gates Warns of More Fatal Covid-19 Variant

Bill Gates warned on Sunday that the Covid-19 pandemic is far from over, saying there could still be a variant that is “even more transmissive and even more fatal”. “We haven’t even seen the worst of it,” he said in an interview. While not wanting to be a “voice of doom and gloom”, the risk […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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SPEAKER SERIES: Orthodox Scholars Preach

... Department of Religious Education of the GREEK Orthodox Archdiocese of America, and with the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, ...


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In-Person GREEK Sing Returns to Belmont Campus, Event Raises Nearly $24K for St. Jude

Belmont GREEK Life hosted its first outdoor GREEK Sing on April 24, the first in-person show since Fall of 2019.


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A GREEK GROUP FROM AMERICA VISITS THE PATRIARCHATE OF JERUSALEM

On Saturday of Renewal week, 17/30 April 2022, a group of Orthodox Christian GREEKS from America of AHEPA, led by Mr Jimmy Kokotas, Jimmy Kokotas, ...


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Greek Ship That Disappeared 63 Years Ago Found on Aegean Seabed

The bow of the ship that sank 63 years ago off the island of Makronissos. Credit: Facebook/Kostas Thoctarides A Greek ship that disappeared without sending an SOS in 1959 was discovered lying at the ...


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Italy, Greece relax some covid-19 rules

ROME -- Italy and Greece relaxed some covid-19 restrictions on Sunday, in a sign that life was increasingly returning to normal before Europe's peak summer tourist season. Greece's civil aviation ...


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Greece lifts all covid restrictions for UK travellers

Greece has lifted all covid restrictions for travellers giving a boost to holidaymakers. From the beginning of May travellers no longer have to show they've been vaccinated or give proof of a negative ...


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Greece Relax COVID-19 Restrictions For Both Domestic And International Flights

The lifting of the measure comes on the day, May 1 2022, vaccinated and unvaccinated GREEKS are allowed to enter the indoor spaces of restaurants, ...


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Dimitris Basis: 'Here in Australia there is a piece of Greece'

International GREEK singer, Dimitris Basis, entered the offices of The GREEK Herald in Sydney for our exclusive interview.


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The Life of Heinrich Schliemann, the Discoverer of Troy

Archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann was a larger-than-life figure, discovering Troy in what is now Hisarlik, in modern-day Turkey. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Greek Army Wins “Most Lethal Team” at Westpoint Competition

The Greek Army won two prestigious awards at the Sandhurst Military Skills Competition at the Westpoint Military Academy over the weekend, including “Most Lethal Team” and  “International Trophy.” Greece, represented by the Evelpidon Military Academy in Athens, came sixth overall among 48 of the world’s best teams who competed at Westpoint. #NewsAlert: The Greek military […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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11 days in Greece, Rome & Venice Itinerary

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever. Virtually unchanged for the last six centuries, Venice is actually a group ...


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Greece rescinds Covid-19 restrictions on domestic, foreign flights

The Greek Civil Aviation Authority has lifted all extraordinary health measures, previously put in place to curb the Covid-19, on both domestic and foreign flights in Greece. Passengers and employees ...


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Greece relaxes all COVID-19 restrictions except mask-wearing for travelers

For travelers heading to Europe, summer vacations just got a whole lot easier. Italy and Greece relaxed some COVID-19 restrictions Sunday before Europe's peak summer tourist season, in a sign that ...


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What channel is Celtics vs. Bucks on today? Game 1 TV schedule, live streams, start time for ...

Will the Celtics look to use the same approach on the Bucks and their superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo? The GREEK Freak had 33 points and 10 rebounds ...


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Smotrich: Investigate Jerusalem Mufti, GREEK Orthodox archbishop's support for terror

After Jerusalem mufti and GREEK Orthodox archbishop attend virtual conference hosted by Iran and attended by Nasrallah and Ismail Haniyeh, Religious ...


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"Giannis Antetokounmpo is like Shaq with handles, but can make free throws!": GREEK Freak ...

The GREEK Freak put in a shift today, dominating all ends of the floor to help the Milwaukee Bucks crush the Boston Celtics in game 1 of the ...


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GREEK community gathers at St Spyridon Parish for enjoyable 'Family Taverna Night'

GREEK families gathered at the church hall of St Spyridon Parish in Kingsford on April 29 to enjoy the first-ever 'Family Taverna Night.'


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Glasgow nurse holidaying in Greece learns son and mum rushed to hospital

She was on holiday in Greece with her husband Stathis and daughter Ariana when she took a call from her 18-year-old son Elias, who was at home and feeling increasingly unwell. She said: “Elias had ...


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Learn to Read Ancient Greek at the U of A This Fall

Greek 1003, offered this coming fall, will present the basics of ancient Greek grammar, vocabulary and syntax, preparing students to read original texts of Plato, Homer, Herodotus, the New Testament, ...


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Greece to raise Turkey’s stance on Russia with EU states

“It’s inconceivable that Turkey has managed to escape western sanctions against Russia,” a source close to the matter told EURACTIV Greece. Following a two-hour lunch between Greek Prime Minister ...


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'A strange type of ecumenism'

Pope Francis greets Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, leader of the Ukrainian GREEK Catholic Church. Credit: UCGC.


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Greece beach laws as tourists face fine of €900 for taking pebbles

Before the pandemic hit, 3.5 million British tourists visited Greece in 2019 and it remains a holiday favourite now things have opened back up. Brits spent €5billion in a record-busting year, ...


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Giannis powers Bucks over Celtics in NBA playoffs

The GREEK star and his teammates overwhelmed the NBA's top-rated defensive squad to start the second round best-of-seven series, which continues ...


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Archbishop Elpidophoros Remarks Before the Doxology for March 25 – On the Sunday of Thomas

And were there not doubters when the GREEKS first raised their banner of liberty? With our triumphant Paschal proclamation, I greet each and every ...


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'Magna Graecia' brought to life in Melbourne in world first film premiere

Bill Cotsis at the premiere. GREEK Consul of Melbourne, Emmanuel Kakavelakis. In the documentary, Calabrian Greko speaker Eleonora Petrulli says, “We ...


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Augusta GREEK Festival 2022 in pictures

Augusta's GREEK Festival, hosted by Holy Trinity GREEK Orthodox Church, returned to an in-person celebration April 29-May 1, 2022.


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A timely, timeless legacy

He had strong academic credentials while at the same time being very practical in his analysis. Meanwhile, he was able to explain complex GREEK- ...


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Former Bexley Bowling Club one step closer to becoming local community hub

The GREEK Herald. Date. 02/05/2022. Category. CommunityAssociationsNewsAustralia. The former Bexley Bowling Club site is one step closer to being ...


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Giannis triple-double helps Bucks beat Celtics 101-89

The GREEK Freek scored 24 points with 13 rebounds and 12 assists. Jrue Holiday had 25 points and 10 rebounds and Bobby Portis had 15 and 11 for ...


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The GREEK Brigands

"But what about the GREEKS? Their national character is based on the idea of the impoverished and downtrodden little man getting the better of the ...


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GREEK government recruits another 250 guards for its border with Turkey

It was not a spontaneous attempt by illegal migrants and refugees to enter GREEK territory, but an organized operation by the Turkish authorities, ...


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Police incident delays start of BMO Vancouver Marathon by more than one hour

The former site of the Olympia GREEK Taverna in Rutland along Highway 33, April 28. Rebuild of Kelowna's popular Olympia GREEK Taverna underway.


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'Human Factors' Review: A Subversive Look at a Family's Undoing

In Season Two, Undone Expands Its Scope and Loses Its Air of Ambiguity · Don Winslow on City on Fire and Channeling GREEK Tragedy. Books3 days ago ...


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