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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Greek Deputy FM #Fragogiannis meets with Turkish FM #Cavusoglu in #Ankara


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Greece Plans to Hold General Elections in May, Premier Says

Greece's general elections will take place in May, a few weeks before Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis's term in office officially ends in early ...


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Greece Confronts Mykonos’ Mafia After Archaeologist Was Beaten

The Greek government has vowed to take measures to halt intimidation and abuse directed at archaeologists working on Mykonos after one was beaten and another was sent threatening text messages. The intimidating behavior directed at the archaeologists is believed to be in connection with illegal construction projects on Mykonos. In response to these recent events, […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Reconnecting With My Greek Roots

… , grew up in Thessaloniki, Greece, and immigrated to the USA … an immersion program in Greece, and The Greek Online School popped up … to my family in Greece. The Greek Online School is helping … this through language.”  “Living Greek, thinking Greek, a lot of my …


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More Signs Greece Is Emerging as an Energy Hub

… a Greek-American, “recently took over as CEO of the Greece-Africa … to the design, the Greece-Africa Power Interconnector will start … Egypt and end in Atherinolakos, Crete, with a capacity of … the South Aegean Interconnector between Crete and Attica with a …


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What bugged tourists who visited Greece in 2022

Greece received tens of thousands of comments by tourists who visited the country for vacations in 2022. Greece maintained the satisfactory score of 2019 in both infrastructure and services. However, not all of the comments were positive. What are their main complaints? “Good Grades” seem to have been given by the tourists who visited our … The post What bugged tourists who visited Greece in 2022 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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FM #Dendias welcomed to #Belgrade by Serbia's President #Vucic #Greece #Serbia


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Greek, not Geek mythology

TRACY AREA HIGH SCHOOL thespians rehearse a scene Saturday from “The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza.” Photo / Per Peterson. What happens when two battling narrators try to wrap ...


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Couple are banned from calling their baby Hades


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Central Athens traffic restrictions to go in effect for Greek Independence Day parades


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The Heroines of the Greek War of Independence

The role that Greek women played in the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire is not to be overlooked. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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USA returns 29 looted antiquities to Greece (pictures)

Twenty-nine Greek antiquities, products of looting and smuggling from Macedonia, Epirus, Central Greece, the Cyclades and Crete, were handed over by the Manhattan Prosecutor’s office in USA to Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni. The antiquities ended up in the USA, through the criminal networks of illegal trafficking of cultural goods. Marble and bronze figurines of … The post USA returns 29 looted antiquities to Greece (pictures) appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greek dance association continues founder’s legacy

… Theodoros II, South African Greek dance teacher Mary Vassiliou died … her life to preserving Greek and Cypriot tradition through … herself often travelled to Greece and Cyprus with her dancers … bring joy to others through Greek dancing,” Bourtsouklis said. “ …


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Türkiye, Greece hail good progress in talks

… his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias. Furthermore, Türkiye supports Greece’s … to Türkiye, while Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis … a Turkish prison to Greece. “Neither President Recep … expressed gratitude to his Greek counterpart, ÇavuÅŸoÄŸlu said he …


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Greece’s Deal With Bangladesh for Migrant Workers in Limbo

… Bangladesh has suggested that Greece open a visa forwarding … Greece Ashud Ahmed said talks are now underway with Greek … unlawful migration from Bangladesh. Greece is currently home to … migrant workers in Greece started after the Greek authorities launched an …


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Greece Extends Ban on Visiting Zakynthos’ Snapshot Navagio Beach

… of the risk of landslides, Greece will not allow  anyone … and landslide phenomena. The Greek Ministry of Tourism revealed that … schengenvisainfo.com/news/greece-to-keep-closed-one-its … , Island Policy, Tourism, the Greek Police, Coast Guard, and the …


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Greek trains resume after February rail crash

… Gerapetritis said. ALSO READ: Greek train tragedy sheds light … Greek unions launch 24-hour walkout over train tragedy Greece’s … possible life sentences. Nevertheless, Greece’s rail watchdog found in … from tracks. ALSO READ: Greek officials charged over train …


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#Greece, #Türkiye issue joint statement on the 4th round of Positive Agenda meetings


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#Greece PM's interview 'a crescendo of unprecedented communication insensitivity', #Tsapanidou says


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#Greece PM #Mitsotakis calls for ample light on #Tempi accident, says elections will be held in May


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#Greek #investors investing in #Albania will enjoy certain priviledges, says PM #Rama in #Athens


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Controversial bill on #energy voted in #Greek #Parliament


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PM #Mitsotakis meets with Italian #Defense Minister #Crosetto #Greece #Italy


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Greek railways, suburban network, and freight trains slowly return to service as of Wednesday #Greece #Railways


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European Commission to collaborate with #Greece in improving #railroad safety #EuropeanUnion #EuropeanCommision #railway


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Celebrating Greek Independence Day with Grecian Gyro

Parades will line the streets of Greece this weekend to commemorate Greek independence as well as the Orthodox Church's celebration of Annunciation. Ahead of the celebration, Sharon Lawson checked out some delicious Greek cuisine courtesy of one of Atlanta ...


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Greek trains partially resume after rail disaster

Some intercity rail travel resumed in Greece on Wednesday for the first time since a head-on collision killed 57 people in the nation's worst rail disaster more than three weeks ago, operator Hellenic Train said. Several passenger services were back on ...


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Greece, Turkey Agree to Improve Ties Through ‘Positive Agenda’

Greece and Turkey have agreed to further move on the “positive agenda” items in bilateral relations after the fourth round of discussions on the Joint Action Plan. The deputy foreign ministers of Turkey and Greece, Burak Akçapar and Konstantinos Fragkogiannis, held a meeting in Ankara on March 22 in the context of the Positive Agenda […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Greece Will Extend Ukrainian Refugees Temporary Protection

… The Ukrainians living in Greece will have their status … protection permits were issued in Greece, SchengenVisaInfo.com reported. https:… com/news/greece-to-extend-temporary-protection- … temporary protection status in Greece, followed by those between …


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US returns 29 antiquities to Greece

… of 29 looted antiquities to Greece. Key pieces returned include … ceremony at the Greek Consulate attended by Greek Culture Minister Lina … expense of cultural heritage, and Greece – long acknowledged as the cradle … to the people of Greece,” he said.


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Greek trains back on track after rail disaster: operator

Intercity rail travel resumed in Greece on Wednesday for the … a long holiday weekend. Greece';s transport minister resigned … and face possible life sentences. Greece';s rail watchdog found … "murderers". Many Greeks have been alarmed at the …


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Greece Proffers Plan for EU’s Electricity Grid to Get Greener

ATHENS – Greece’s rush to wean off … ;/www.bnnbloomberg.ca/greece-seeks-to-overhaul-eu-s … energy system,” it added. The Greek non-paper also calls for …


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ESM completes transfer of 603 mln euros to Greece

… SMPs and ANFAs to Greece, worth approximately 603 million … term debt relief measures. “Greece has made continued progress with … a positive assessment regarding Greece’s reform commitments to … the comprehensive reforms that Greece has implemented over recent …


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Girls Gone Greek

… link the girls to the Greek god. Different from the … . Furthermore, these nods to Greek and Roman literature are not … Jan N. Bremmer asserts in “Greek Maenadism Reconsidered.” Through its submersion … it’s called in ancient Greek myth. Monstrosity and horror …


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Greek power rates to slide next month

… [InTime News] The majority of Greek power providers announced late on … easing of prices in the Greek energy exchange and in international …


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Avgolemono – Greek chicken soup with Nina Angelo and Chef Daniel

… ’s watchful eye learning some Greek words and about Nina’s …


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Joint Statement on the Greece-Türkiye Positive Agenda 4th Meeting, (Ankara, 22 March 2023)

The Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Greece and Türkiye, Konstantinos Fragkogiannis and Ambassador Burak Akçapar respectively, met on March 22, 2023 in Ankara for the fourth round of discussions on the Joint Action Plan within the scope of the Positive Agenda between the two countries.During the meeting, a detailed update was made on the progress achieved over the 25 topics of the Positive Agenda list, such as the cooperation and enhancement in the fields of entrepreneurship, tourism, energy, transports and telecommunications, maritime affairs, ICT, education, social security, health, and environment. It was noted that many items have been successfully concluded. Satisfactory progress has been achieved on several other items on the list.The meeting set the framework for the finalization of the relevant agreements that could be signed during the next high-level meeting.In view of the significant progress made in this active and ongoing process, the two sides have agreed to explore additional items of cooperation in the context of the Positive Agenda.


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Germanos: A Misunderstood Hero of the Greek War of Independence

One of the most well-known paintings of the Greek War of Independence is by Greek artist Theodoros Vryzakis, and depicts Germanos. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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US Returns 29 Smuggled Antiquities to Greece

The US returned 29 antiquities to Greece during a repatriation ceremony at the Greek Consulate of New York on Tuesday. Key pieces returned include a bronze calyx krater dating to 350 BC that was seized in January; the Eid Mar coin, minted in 42 BCE to commemorate the assassination of Julius Caesar; and the Neolithic […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Abercrombie & Kent launch luxury journeys through Greece

… Kent has created new luxury Greece journeys. A&K … Insider Access’ in Crete The magic continues in Crete where you are … The trip then travels from Crete to Santorini, where you’ll … archaeological icons, and a vivacious Greek culture. The journey starts in …


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Greece is becoming an illiberal democracy

… with a freight train in Greece killing 57 people. Many of … states. [See also: How the Greek revolution made the modern world … forget it – as did the Greek people in the July 2015 … pattern: the steady conversion of Greece into another Viktor Orbán-style …


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Tesla recruitment in Greece…

… Tesla’s official operations in Greece, the Greek delegation is looking for … of its official dealer in Greece, with the opening of its …


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Hellenic Dynamics signs cannabis research deal in Greece

… and Genetic Resources located in Greece. The agreement will see both … sector entity functioning under the Greek Ministry of Agriculture, Development and … for its cannabis products in Greece. This could lead to the …


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Greece restarts suspended train services after deadly crash

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece reopened some train routes on Wednesday, three weeks after a deadly train crash forced authorities to suspend all rail service across the country over safety concerns. All passenger and freight services have been halted since a ...


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Greek Trains Resume After February Rail Crash: Operator

Intercity train travel in Greece partially resumed Wednesday for the first time since a rail crash killed 57 people more than three weeks ago, operator Hellenic Train said. Trains connecting shipping port Piraeus to the capital's international airport ...


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Trains in Greece Gradually Back on Track After Rail Tragedy

Trains in Greece went back into gradual operation on Wednesday following the rail tragedy at Tempi on February 28 that cost the lives of 57 people and injured scores more. The gradual reopening of the railway system was announced by State Minister responsible for Infrastructure & Transport Giorgos Gerapetritis on March 14, following a review […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Greece Tops Defense Spending as Percentage of GDP in NATO

Greece is the NATO country with the highest defense spending as a percentage of GDP among all allies, including the US, data released on Tuesday show. According to NATO’s Annual Report for 2022 presented in Brussels by Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Greece is estimated to have spent 7.44 billion euros on defense last year ($8.01 […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Cédric Klapisch • Creator and director of Greek Salad

film profile] in order to draw a new portrait of European youth – the same way we did it with the first film more than 20 years ago. This implied finding a whole new cast of young European actors, and ...


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Greek Parliament votes in controversial bill on energy

… the Greek Parliament on Tuesday. The Communist Party of Greece and PASOK-Movement … only seven hit target, including Greece.


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Hotelbeds records growth in Greece

… the company’s commitment to Greece, Hotelbeds CEO Nicolas Huss … they met with the Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO), … to further support the Greek tourism industry,” said Hotelbeds … General, added: “The Greek National Tourism Organization seeks to …


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