May 18, 2022
Greece suspends use of masks indoors from June 1; exceptions
Greece’s Health Minister Thanos Plevris announced on Wednesday that the mandatory use of mask…
May 17, 2022
PM Mitsotakis at the US Congress: Common democratic values; Ukraine, Cyprus, Turkey
“There is no greater honor for an elected leader of Greece, where democracy was born, to addre…
May 17, 2022
Coronavirus cases in Greece rise to 6,252; more reinfections; 21 deaths
Greece’s health authorities announced on Tuesday, 6,252 new coronavirus cases and 21 deaths in…
May 17, 2022
The story behind Biden’s tie with Greek Flags goes back to …2017
When the doors of the White House opened on Monday evening and the US President Joe Biden welcomed G…
May 17, 2022
Greece to lift mask indoors on June 1, with few exceptions, says Minister
Health Minister Thanos Plevris said that the mandatory use of mask in public indoor spaces will be l…
May 17, 2022
Greece Weather Warning: Heavy rainfalls, thunderstorms, wind, temperature drop
Greece’s National Meteorological Service EMY issued an emergency warning of weather deteriorat…
May 17, 2022
Blue Flag 2022 Greece: 581 beaches, 15 marinas, 6 touristic boats
581 beaches, 15 marinas and 6 tourist boats have been awarded with the Blue Flag in 2022, bringing G…
May 17, 2022
Purchase of F-35 fighter jets, energy, Turkey dominate Mitsotakis-Biden meeting
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis confirmed that Greece is eyeing the purchase of advanced US-built…
May 16, 2022
Death of 14-year-old: Suicide after bullying or victim of “Blackout Challenge”?
The mysterious death of a 14-year-old boy in his family home on Friday night, just hours before part…
May 16, 2022
Caroline Crouch: Life sentence for Babis Anagnostopoulos plus 11.5 years and €21K fine
Life imprisonment Babis Anagnostopoulos for the murder of young British-born mother Caroline Crouch …
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The Greek Parliament approved late on Thursday the second amendment of the Mutual Defense Cooperation Agreement (MDCA) between Greece and the USA. The Second Protocol Amendment was approved with 181 votes and rejected with 119. In favor, voted 157 MPs of ruling New Democracy, 22 MPs of PASOK-KINAL and two …
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Drunk Brits rampage on London-Chania flight, one arrest (video)
Drunk British tourists on the flight from London to Chania, Crete, did not hesitate to beat even the pilot when he tried to intervene and put an end to the chaos that had unfolded in the plane of WizzAir. Ar least two drunk men harassed, swore and even beat other …
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The “frozen” waves in the Saronic Gulf; stunning phenomenon off Athens (video)
Greece never ceases to amaze us with the incredible diversity of its landscapes but also the beautiful and often paradoxical phenomena such as the “frozen” waves in the Saronic Gulf, one sailing hour off the Greek capital Athens. The “frozen” waves are nothing else than currents and shallow waters …
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Acute Hepatitis: Three cases in children identified in Greece
Three children with symptoms of acute hepatitis have been detected in Greece, the National Health Care Organization EODY announced on Thursday afternoon. It is the first cases of acute hepatitis in children in the country. “Following an active search for cases, three cases of children with acute hepatitis were identified …
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Hagia Sophia “mosque” to decorate new Turkish passports
The new generation of Turkish passports will feature an updated design, including a drawing of the 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia, the Byzantine cathedral-turned-mosque, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said in an address to the nation. Erdogan formally converted Istanbul’s crowing architectural jewel from a museum into a mosque in 2020, in …
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FM Dendias: “Upgrade of Turkish arsenal by USA is a problem for Greece”
“The upgrade of Turkish arsenal by the USA is a problem,” Greece’s Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias told the Parliament on Thursday, during the debate on the Mutual Defense Agreement between Greece and the USA scheduled to be ratified today. In the shadow of the “rumored” decision of the Biden administration …
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Communist KKE unfurls banners on Acropolis to protest Greece-USA Defense Agreement
Greece’s Communist party KKE unfurled two banners over one of the walls of the Acropolis of Athens early Thursday morning. Written in Greek and in English, the banners read: “No to war. No to involvement. No to the bases of death.” Video: KKE has always called US military bases as …
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Caroline Crouch: Her husband’s and murderer’s incredible testimony in court
In his incredible testimony in a court in Athens on Wednesday, confessed murderer Babis Anagnostopoulos tried to present himself as the “good guy” and his victim, Caroline Crouch, as an “unstable” and “violent” woman that beat him” and a “bad mother.” On the anniversary of the murder case that shocked …
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Gallery Walk: 37 art galleries in Athens open to public May 12-13
Thirty-seven Athenian art galleries will be open to the public until evening for the annual Gallery Walk on Thursday and Friday, May 12-13. Organized by the Athens Culture Net of the Municipality of Athens and the Hellenic Art Galleries Association, the event will keep the galleries open as late as …
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Greece Weather: Temperature to gradually exceed 30° Celsius
Generally good weather will prevail in the coming days with temperature to gradually to exceed 30 degrees Celsious in some areas in the country on Saturday, May 14, 2022. The weather service of the National Observatory of Athens meteo.gr forecasts up to 28-29 degrees Celsius in Athens, Thessaloniki and Patras …
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EU authorities drop mandatory mask in airplanes and airports
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) issued an update on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, to the health safety measures for air travel, paving the way for a relaxation of the need to wear medical masks on board a flight, but …
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Council of State rules police in universities is constitutional
The Plenary Session of the Council of State ruled on Wednesday that a university police force which is also composed of special guards, does not violate the principles of academic freedom and full self-governance of higher education institutions. According to the announcement, it was unanimously ruled that “no provision of …
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PM Mitsotakis at the US Congress: Common democratic values; Ukraine, Cyprus, Turkey
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The story behind Biden’s tie with Greek Flags goes back to …2017
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Purchase of F-35 fighter jets, energy, Turkey dominate Mitsotakis-Biden meeting
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University police to assume duties in early June, says Minister
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Leadership elections lead to massive increase of SYRIZA members
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Greece ready to welcome Finland, Sweden to NATO, says FM Dendias
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Greek State sues Novartis, claiming compensation for illegal practices
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Erdogan hints to veto Finland and Sweden membership to NATO
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Greek Parliament approves amendment of Mutual Defense Agreement with USA (MDCA)
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Hagia Sophia “mosque” to decorate new Turkish passports
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FM Dendias: “Upgrade of Turkish arsenal by USA is a problem for Greece”
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Passenger traffic at Greece’s airports soars Jan-Apr 2022
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EU Commission revises forecasts for Greece’s economy downwards to 3.5%
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Greece’s hotels struggle to fill available positions during busy tourism summer
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Greeks own 59% of EU fleet, says President of Greek Shipowners Union
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Energy blackout? EU has an emergency plan for states and citizens