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Monday, June 6, 2022

Wind-fueled wildfires force evacuations in Greece

Many residents were forced to evacuate due to a wildfire fueled by high winds in the suburbs of Athens, Greece, on June 4, as firefighters battled the flames.


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GREECE MOF Seeks Comments on Draft Bill to Transpose EU Directives on Reverse Hybrid Rules

The draft bill includes measures that would: 1) clarify VAT and customs procedures for exports; 2) introduce rules on the electronic monitoring of ...


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What ancient Greece teaches us about memorializing the dead

Professor Joel Christensen is the chair in the department of Classical Studies at Brandeis University. This article originally appeared on The Conversation.


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9 overlooked destinations in Greece you need to visit at least once

Greece is famous for its picture-perfect beaches and romantic island escapes. One of TPG’s favorite destinations to visit, Greece won last year’s TPG editor’s choice award as the top travel ...


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Greece Hopes 'Fagan Fragment' Return to Pave Way for Parthenon Marbles

... Director General of Museums, Italy, Massimo Osanna; GREEK Culture Minister Lina Mendoni; Acropolis Museum BoD President Dimitris Pantermalis; ...


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25 tons of waste raised from ocean floor near GREEK island

... from the depths of the sea around the GREEK Ionian island of Ithaca, in a large sea clean-up operation to protect marine life.


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Greek Australian George Kambosos loses to American Devin Haney who became first undisputed champ in 32 years

Undefeated American Devin Haney became boxing’s first undisputed lightweight champion in 32 years with a unanimous points victory over George Kambosos. Greek Australian fans had marched from Lonsdale ...


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Fagan fragment permanently reunited with Parthenon’s eastern frieze

The “Fagan Fragment” returned to Greece from the Antonino Salinas Regional Archaeology Museum in Palermo has been permanently restored to its rightly place within eastern frieze of the Parthenon, in a touching ceremony held at the Acropolis Museum in Athens. The ceremony took place in the museum’s Parthenon Gallery on Saturday night, where the frieze […] The post Fagan fragment permanently reunited with Parthenon’s eastern frieze appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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GREECE Hit With Rain, Stormy Weather

GREECE has been hit with strong thunderstorms on Monday, bringing with them rain and stormy weather across the country.


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David Ezra, father-in-law of Bar Refaeli, suspected of smuggling 475000 euros

Chairman of food conglomerate Neto Group tells Tax Authority צoney was intended for contractors working on vacation home he bought in GREECE.


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U-21: GREECE loses, Portugal qualifies for Europe

On Monday, Portugal secured qualification for Europe 2023 U-21, after GREECE'S 3-0 defeat against Cyprus, in Ashnas.


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Police: Man stabbed in Buffalo tries to drive himself to Rochester hospital

GREECE Police stopped a car Sunday in Rochester - and found the driver had been stabbed. Police say they tried to stop the vehicle because it was ...


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GREECE say Turkey can no longer 'instrumentalize' migration

GREECE say Turkey can no longer 'instrumentalize' migration, Minister reiterates stance on protecting GREECE and EU borders, Migration Minister ...


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GREECE: Turkey-Libya maritime deal is both unlawful and illogical

In a speech during his participation in the annual General Assembly of the Business and Industries Association in Peloponnese and Western GREECE, ...


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First-Century B.C. Bronze Bed Burial Found in Northern Greece

According to a Live Science report, a grave dated to the first century B.C. has been found in northern Greece. Areti Chondrogianni-Metoki of the Ephorate of Antiquities of Kozani said that the grave ...


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Coffee and Fashion Collide in Soho With a Slick New Cafe from NYC's Aimé Leon Dore

Cafe Leon Dore from menswear mavens Aimé Leon Dore arrives on London's Broadwick Street with GREEK coffee and pastries.


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Man destroys $5m in ancient artifacts in museum row with girlfriend

Both Greek and Native American art were destroyed


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“Bird caused the wildfire in SE Athens,” claim power distribution workers

“The wings of a bird caught fire and it fell outside the substation wall thus spreading the fire,” a representative of workers at Greece’s Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDHE) told a panel of stunned journalists at state-broadcaster ERT discussing the wildfire in Ano Voula and Ano GLyfada, in South-East Athens on Saturday. “The cause of … The post “Bird caused the wildfire in SE Athens,” claim power distribution workers appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Newly Identified Inscription Names Ancient Greek Students

Ekathimerini reports that Peter Liddel of the University of Manchester and his colleagues have translated an ancient Greek inscription on a marble slab that has been housed in a storeroom at the ...


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Yasso Unveils Vibrant New Look With Packaging and Logo Refresh

Yasso, the beloved frozen GREEK yogurt brand and #4 novelty brand nationally, today announces a packaging rebrand featuring a bold, ...


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GOA Girl Delegates Visit to Archdiocese

On Thursday, June 2, 2022, Archbishop Elidophoros met with the Girl Delegates of the GREEK Orthodox Archdiocese to congratulate them on the work ...


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Greek food to satisfy at Aliquippa church festival

Savor delicious Greek food at the 47th annual Greek Orthodox Food & Music Festival at Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church in Aliquippa ...


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Jerusalem’s Greek Orthodox patriarchate denounces transgressions by Israeli extremists on its property

JERUSALEM, Monday, June 6, 2022 (WAFA) – Jerusalem’s Greek Orthodox patriarchate denounced in a statement today transgressions by Israeli extremists on its property. On the morning of Monday, 6 June ...


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Fiera invests in Greek fibre

Mid-market direct investor Fiera Infrastructure and an affiliate of Fiera Capital Corporation has agreed to provide growth capital to Inalan, a Greek fibre-to-the-home internet service provider ...


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European Environment Agency: GREECE Among Top Destinations for Swimming

GREECE is once again among the top 3 countries in Europe for the excellent quality of its bathing waters, according to the 2021 European Bathing ...


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Microsoft Founder Bill Gates Looking To Buy Greek Islands

Gates was in GREECE in 2008 to inaugurate the Microsoft Innovation Centre in Athens. During his visit to Davos, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met ...


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Socrates on Gossip and Fake News: Timeless Advice from Ancient GREECE

Socrates shunned gossip which was a favorite pastime in ancient GREECE, as many historians have attested.


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Rosalía Wore the Naked Dress Of the Season During Her Romantic Holiday in Greece

Rosalía has been serving some serious summer looks while on holiday in Greece. The Motomami singer stepped out this week in a series of edgy outfits, from a navy sailor-collar babydoll dress, to a red ...


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Foreign ministry sources says controversial translation done before switch to new system

Greek foreign ministry sources on Friday responded to claims that a document in the “Novartis” investigation case file had been “doctored” by the foreign ministry’s translation service. They noted that the translation system used by the ministry service was the same under both SYRIZA and New Democracy governments until August 31, 2021 and that this […] The post Foreign ministry sources says controversial translation done before switch to new system appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Dendias: Greece has a strong and convincing case under international law, unlike Turkey

Contrary to Turkey, Greece makes its case with fully supported and absolutely convincing arguments, which are the most modern in international law, Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said in a speech at the Annual General Assembly of the Federation of Enterprises and Industries of Peloponnese and Western Greece, which was held in Patras on Sunday. The […] The post Dendias: Greece has a strong and convincing case under international law, unlike Turkey appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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President Sakellaropoulou awarded honorary doctorate by Ionian University

President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou was on Sunday awarded an honorary doctorate by the Department of the Environment at the Ionian University, in a ceremony held at the university. In her acceptance speech, the president highlighted the great contribution of the Ionian islands to the Greek arts and letters and said her own […] The post President Sakellaropoulou awarded honorary doctorate by Ionian University appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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‘Sanctions hurt Russia’: Europe’s transport head rejects Greek owners’ criticism

Commissioner Valean says business cannot continue as usual in the face of Russia’s genocidal invasion of Ukraine ...


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Amanzoe, Greece - privacy, luxury and extreme zen in the Peloponnese

Perched high in Porto Heli in mainland Greece with sweeping views across the Peloponnese and Aegean Sea. A two-and-a-half hour drive from Athens or a 20-minute ride on the resort chopper. The charming ...


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Cheaper fuel in north lures GREEK Cypriot motorists

Not all vehicles crossing are heading for a Turkish Cypriot petrol station, but the big difference in prices is tempting enough for a GREEK Cypriot ...


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Seabourn Sojourn resumes service with Greek departure

Seabourn’s entire fleet has resumed operation after Seabourn Sojourn set sail from Piraeus, Greece. Following the departure earlier today (June 6), all five of the line’s ship ...


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“GREECE is more interesting for us when it comes to tourism”

Frank Roseen, Executive Director Capital Markets & Member of the Board of Directors, Aroundtown, joined Elihay Vidal at Calcalist's Israel-GREECE ...


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GREEKS battle fire near Athens suburbs

ATHENS, Greece -- GREEK firefighters on Sunday were battling a wildfire for a second day near two Athens suburbs.


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Sanctions don't work, major GREEK shipowners warn

George Procopiou and Evangelos Marinakis, two major GREEK shipowners, expressed major concerns at the way the sanctions weapon is being wielded by ...


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Federico García Lorca: A GREEK Musical Portrait Comes to the GNO Alternative Stage This Month

A GREEK musical portrait of Federico García Lorca through outstanding works for voice and piano will be presented by mezzo-soprano Artemis Bogri ...


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GREEK Film Days to introduce cinema of country in Istanbul

Pera Museum is hosting a new event that will screen unique and award-winning films from auteurs of GREEK cinema.


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Ouzo, The Spirit of the Greek Summer

The anise-flavored drink Ouzo is deeply connected with the nation of Greece. It is simply the spirit of Greek summer which no one can copy.


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6 Best Countries To Own Vacation Property

Some countries, including Turkey, GREECE and Portugal, will even grant you second citizenship if you own property there.


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GREECE telecom authority consults on leased lines, universal service

GREECE'S telecom authority EETT opened two new public consultations. The first concerns the prices of wholesale urban and long distance Ethernet ...


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International Robotics Competition Held at U of A

Opening ceremonies were hosted at the Chi Omega GREEK Theater on Thursday evening. Robot matches and judging were held in the Arkansas Union, ...


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Enraged Giannakopoulos confronts GREEK Federation's president about officiating in PAO's games

Less than 24 hours after the Greens lost to Larissa in Game 4 for the GREEK playoff semi-finals, which resulted in a Game 5 being held next ...


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Over 25 tons of waste raised from Greek island seabed

International marine conservation organizations have retrieved over 25 tons of waste, including some two dozen huge nets, from the depths of the sea around the Greek Ionian island of Ithaca, in a ...


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Greece ‘will not tolerate aggressive posturing, revisionist rhetoric & actions that violate Greek sovereign rights’

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis spoke to Reuters news agency during his visit to the Aegean island of Astypalea, where he said the transition to green energy sources “is a glimpse from the future.” This transition to clean energy across the full spectrum of public services on the island, he told the global news outlet, […] The post Greece ‘will not tolerate aggressive posturing, revisionist rhetoric & actions that violate Greek sovereign rights’ appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Tasios to ANA: Tourism revenues could reach 15 billion euros in 2022

As June marks the official launch of the summer, a promising early start for the Greek tourism season has turned into firm bookings for the coming months and Greece is also becoming a destination for foreign investments directed to tourism, according to statements by the president of the Hellenic Hoteliers’ Federation Georgios Tasios to the […] The post Tasios to ANA: Tourism revenues could reach 15 billion euros in 2022 appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Greece’s second-generation owners discuss the ‘intimidating’ pressure of taking the helm

Greek shipowning is in flux as many children of famous founders step up to the helm. At a specially convened panel today at Capital Link’s Posdonia event, five second generation shipowners discussed ...


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Outdoor opera back in Acropolis of Athens

Outdoor opera has returned to the Acropolis of Athens in GREECE for the first time after the COVID-19 pandemic, with thousands of music fans ...


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