Johannesburg [South Africa], August 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Greece tonight for an official visit on the invitation of his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis after wrapping up his participation at the BRICS summit in South Africa's Johannesburg on Thursday. During his visit to Greece, PM Modi will receive a ceremonial reception on his arrival and will also hold meetings with the Greek Presi
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More than 120,000 hectares burned in 2023 Greece wildfires
More than 120,000 hectares of land have burned across Greece in 2023 up until Wednesday according to the National Observatory of Athens’ Meteo.gr. At the same time, the European Observatory of Forest Fires noted the 2023 Greece wildfires’ burned land area is three times larger than the average annually burned land since 2006. The 2023 … The post More than 120,000 hectares burned in 2023 Greece wildfires appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Olive Oil Prices Soar in Greece
Prices of food products have skyrocketed by 30 percent in Greece in the last two years, with market analysts warning of another wave of price ...
Cemetery burned as Greek wildfires sweep through villages
Firefighters have spent days trying to bring wildfires under control near Athens and in the northeast of Greece.
Is there a Greek Festival for 2023?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Yes, the Staten Island Greek Festival reboots this fall in Bulls Head. After a three-year hiatus, the Hellenic hoopla happens the fourth weekend of September at Holy Trinity-St.
Greek Tentoglou wins long jump gold with final leap
Olympic champion Miltiadis Tentoglou of Greece won long jump gold at the World Championships on Thursday as his final leap of 8.52 metres edged him ahead of long-time leader Wayne Pinnock of Jamaica.
More than 200 wildfires have broken out in Greece since Monday
CNN's Eleni Giokos looks at the hundreds of wildfires that have broken out across Greece in the past few days.
Greek Goddess Sculpture Excavated in Turkey
According to an article in The Sacramento Bee, archaeologists from Batman University have unearthed a sculpture of Hecate, the Greek goddess of magic and witchcraft, at the site of the ancient port ...
Greek authorities report hundreds of migrant arrivals on islands
More than 300 migrants have arrived on Greek islands over the past three days in separate incidents reported by the coast guard
Greek Temple-Style Home in England Restored After Two Centuries
Belsay Hall, a historical house built in Greek temple style, was renewed in Northumberland, North East England, The Guardian reports. Constructed between 1810 and 1817, Belsay Hall was the brainchild of its owner, Sir Charles Monk, an English liberal politician, who drew inspiration from his two-year honeymoon in Greece. The building was fashioned after the […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Welcoming the 'Nick the Greek' restaurant to the Reno area
Bridger Johnson, of the Reno franchise, shares the story of the authentic Greek restaurant came to be and shows us a taste of what the community can ...
120000 hectares burned in 2023 Greece wildfires
More than 120000 hectares of land have burned across Greece in 2023 up until Wednesday according to the National Observatory of Athens' Meteo.gr.
Get Married Compliments of My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 is in movie theaters on September 8! To celebrate the return of the franchise, we are looking for couples who want to ...
As Fires Endanger the ‘Lungs’ of Athens, Greek Anger Rises
Firefighters were battling scores of blazes nationwide, but the threat to a precious woodland north of the capital had some fearing a dystopian future.
Greece wildfire kills 18 alleged migrants – DW – 08/23/2023
CatastropheGreece. 17 hours ago 17 hours ago. Greek authorities say the deceased may be migrants who crossed the border from Turkey.
Preparations for Greek Festival Underway
The popular Greek Festival returns this weekend. The Greek Orthodox Church in Pocatello is busy setting up and preparing food for Saturday's event. New this year, they will be focusing on getting the lines to move faster by having more people assembling ...
The Spot Where Lovers Jumped to Death in Ancient Greece
Lefkada, the Greek island in the Ionian sea, is known internationally for its breathtaking landscape and crystalline, turquoise waters. Yet Lefkada‘s mythic past holds many tragic tales, specifically in terms of the iconic Cape Lefkada, that sits 60 meters (nearly 200 feet) above the Ionian sea, and is topped with the Doukato Lighthouse. The Cape […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Ancient Greek Papyrus Is Europe’s Oldest Surviving Book
The Derveni papyrus, an ancient Greek papyrus roll from the era of Philip II of Macedon’s reign—probably from the years between 340 and 320 B.C.—is considered Europe’s oldest legible manuscript still in existence today. Its name derives from the site where it was discovered some six miles north of Thessaloniki. It is currently being preserved […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Firefighters in Greece Battle E.U.'s Biggest Wildfire Ever
Flames burn a forest during wildfires near the village of Sykorrahi, near Alexandroupolis town, in the northeastern Evros region, Greece, Aug. 23, ...
Experience a taste of Greece in Metro Detroit
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It’s laughable for Greeks to say the Elgins are at risk
… it is simply laughable for Greek experts to claim the precious … head of the Association of Greek Archaeologists, who argues the marbles … accused Greece of ‘blatant opportunism’ in making these ridiculous claims. The Greeks …
Greek Festival in Rochester Starts Friday
Greek Festival in Rochester Starts Friday. Published: Aug. 23, 2023 at 4:57 PM PDT|Updated: 12 hours ago. Close. Subtitle Settings.
Bay Area Restaurant, Nick the Greek, Opens in Dallas
Nick the Greek, a popular Bay Area restaurant, opened its first spot in North Texas recently. We got a taste of the feta-doused fries and swirled Greek frozen yogurt.
Greek coast guard rescues migrants near Lesbos |
(24 Aug 2023) Nineteen migrants, including children, were rescued by the Greek coast guard near the island of Lesbos, in the Aegean Sea. (Aug. 24)
Greece wildfires burn uncontrolled for 5th day
ATHENS, Greece -- Advancing flames devoured forests … last green areas near the Greek capital. From Friday to Tuesday … 10 and 15 years old. Greece';s Disaster Victim Identification … wildfire. One Albanian and two Greeks were charged Wednesday with a …
Greeks Trade Blame as Fires Rage on
… Boeotia, a Byzantine monument of Greece included in the UNESCO list … caused anger and sadness. WWF Greece, in a statement, complained of … absence of public dialogue. “In Greece, for at least the last …
What's happening at Cranston's Greek festival in September?
… pork or chicken), pastitsio (Greek lasagna), spanakopita (spinach pie … selection also includes karidopita (Greek walnut cake), kourabiedes (wedding … in the south of Greece and a popular street … and walnuts. Authentic Greek coffee and Greek frappe (iced coffee) …
Major wildfires in Greece force more evacuations
… Parnitha, in north-western Athens, Greece (Thanassis Stavrakis/AP … wooded areas near the Greek capital. A helicopter … Parnitha, in north-western Athens, Greece (Thanassis Stavrakis/AP … , a suburb of northern Athens, Greece (Thanassis Stavrakis/AP …
Greece struggles to control wildfires as death toll rises to 20
… burn on Mount Parnitha near Athens, in the largest forest adjoining … by Aristotle University in Thessaloniki. Read more: Greece says heat, strong winds … wildfire near Athens rages Dozens of patients evacuated as Greece wildfires rage …
Ecumenical Patriarch laments ‘tragedy’ of wildfires in Greece
… been raging for days across Greece, describing them as a “tragedy … is very close to the Greek-Turkish border. It is a … to the many tragedies that Greece has experienced, and not only … Greece – all of Europe, and our …
Ouzo or tsipouro: What do Greeks prefer?
… of the 19th century following Greek independence. Ouzo is a clear … is shared by the distinct Greek liquor mastika which is flavored … some recipes to accompany these Greek spirits with friends and family … : Briam or Gemista: What do Greeks prefer?
Wildfire outside Athens as hundreds of blazes ravage Greece
Greek firefighters backed by aircraft battled a blaze spreading outside Athens for a second day on Wednesday, one of hundreds ravaging a country where wildfires have already killed 20 people this week.
Greece struggles to tame wildfires raging for a sixth day
Hundreds of firefighters in Greece struggled Thursday to tame major wildfires burning for a sixth day, leaving 20 dead and prompting growing outrage among stricken residents.The same area had also been hit in 2021 by a major wildfire that burned part of a national park.
Very High Risk Of Fire In Three Regions Of Greece On Thursday
There is a very high (category 4) fire risk on Thursday for the regions of Attica and the region of Central Greece (Viotia and the island of Evia) ...
Anger rises in Greece as fires destroy homes near Athens
'We are experiencing days of complete collapse,' says Greek opposition party.
Port library offers Greek, Roman art presentation |
Martha Chiarchiaro will explore ancient Greek and Roman painting, sculpture and architecture and illustrate stylistic developments, particularly as ...
UNESCO-designated Monastery Damaged in Greek Wildfire
The UNESCO-designated monastery of Hosios Loukas in Viotia, central Greece, was damaged by a wildfire raging in the area on Wednesday. Founded in the mid-10th century, the monastery is one of the most important monuments of Middle Byzantine architecture and art and has been listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites since 1990, along with the […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greece covered in smoke
The International Space Station saw Greece under the thick smoke from … This @Space_Station pass over Greece shows just how the skies … smoke across the entire region. #Greecewildfires Aug 23, 2023 - 12 … passage of the Station over Greece took place on August 23 …
John Stamos Jets into Greece for Acropolis Visit
… John Stamos has visited Greece multiple times and has expressed … been actively involved in Greek community events and celebrations … the Peloponnese region of Greece and changed the family … of so many prestigious Greeks and Greek-Americans. John even stated …
Greece struggles to gain upper hand on sixth day of fires
… burn on Mount Parnitha near Athens, in the largest forest adjoining … was in Boeotia, north of Athens, where a 1,000-year … ) in northern Greece and another 5,000 hectares west of Athens, according … operated by Aristotle University in Thessaloniki.
Unexpected Greek Roots in Slavic Folklore
Greek mythology has deeply impacted various cultures around the world, and its roots can surprisingly be seen in Slavic folklore and fairytales. Ancient heroes found their reflection in legends and fairy tales, and dangerous swamps and dense forests of Eastern Europe inspired many stories about mythical creatures and spirits. The Slavic mythological tradition is closely […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Mandarin Oriental Opens its First Luxury Resort in Greece
The luxury hotel group Mandarin Oriental opened earlier in August its first luxury resort in Greece in Costa Navarino. Costa Navarino is known as a sought-after destination in Greece for luxury travelers. Located in Messinia, in the southwestern Peloponnese, it is famous for its unparalleled beaches, which feature golden sand and crystalline waters. While popular […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Call For Safe, Impartial Border Policies & Practices In Greece
… involving Greek law enforcement personnel. “We urge Greece to … right to life involving Greek law enforcement personnel, including … who had already reached Greek territory, were rounded up … border control practices by Greece going far beyond deterrence …
Greek firefighters struggle to contain blazes – in pictures
Greek firefighters have been struggling for five days to contain deadly wildfires throughout the country, several of them bordering an acrid, smoke-filled Athens ...
Greek ferry scene nowhere near solving fleet renewal conundrum
Financial weakness, technological uncertainty and government meddling have caused Greece to lose ground in the race to renew its over-aged and under-invested ferry fleet, a new industry report shows.
Greek neo-Nazi is running for mayor of Athens — from jail
Ilias Kasidiaris has been in a Greek prison since 2021 for his involvement with the far-right Golden Dawn party. The group disbanded after several ...
A tale of two Greek-Australian diaspora poleis
… to Greeks and to persons born of Greek parents … composition of the contemporary Greek-Australian community. Australia is … the Greek-Australian community, including its representations in Greece, and … that the Archbishop of Athens himself recently spoke more …
Eurozone woes help Greek bonds
… good news for bonds, especially Greece’s, whose yields dropped … September. The yield in Greece’s 10-year treasuries dropped … the lowest since October 2021. Greek yields are just 25 basis … agencies inch closer to upgrading Greek debt to investment grade …
Greece battles major blazes
… wildfires around the country.—AFP ATHENS: Greek firefighters on Wednesday struggled to … fronts, one near Athens and the other in northeastern Greece, in addition … the outbreak of the fires. Greece’s Supreme Court Prosecutor on …