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New Coronavirus Measures Come Into Effect in Greece
The new package of protection measures against the spread of the coronavirus came into effect on Monday morning, August 17. Among the measures announced by Greece's Civil Protection Minister Nikos Hardalias on Friday are:
-- All restaurants, bars and catering...
Greece
5.1 Earthquake Hits South of Athens
An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale shook the island of Hydra, south of Athens, on Monday morning.
According to Athens National Observatory's Geodynamics Institute the quake's epicenter was located 53 km (40 miles) south-southeast of Hydra and 119...
Europe
EU Chief Calls Summit as Belarus on Edge After Contested Election
The nation of Belarus is in a state of near-siege nine days after its authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko reportedly won the latest presidential election on August 9. Lukashenko, who has already served for 26 years, is facing widespread unrest...
Europe
Prominent Brits Express Support for Greece in Turkey Standoff
Twenty-five prominent academics, authors and politicians called on the British government to express its "clear support" for Greece and Cyprus over the increased tensions in the eastern Mediterranean caused by Turkey's refusal to accept the UN Convention on the...
Diplomacy
US Secretary of State Pompeo Meets With Turkish FM Cavusoglu
Cale Brown, the spokesperson for the office of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced on Sunday, August 16 that the Secretary had met with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu in the Dominican Republic.
The statement read: "Secretary Pompeo and...
Culture
Greece's National Intangible Cultural Heritage Index Adds 16 New Elements
Greece's Ministry of Culture recently announced that 16 new elements will be incorporated into Greece's National Directory of Intangible Cultural Heritage for the first time since 2008.
According to Culture Minister Lina Mendoni, "The 16 elements registered in the National...
Greece
Thousands of Albanians Line Up at Kakavia Border to Re-Enter Greece
Thousands of cars from Albania were lined up at the Kakavia border on Sunday, August 16 after the Greek government relaxed restrictions on the amount eligible to enter the nation.
According to the recent decision, the amount of people able...
Environment
Covid-19: 217 New Cases and 2 More Deaths Reported in Greece
Greece's National Public Health Organization announced on Sunday, August 16, that 217 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported within the past 24 hours, as well as 2 deaths.
The statement was released following health authorities explaining how the country's...
Greek News
Turkish Spokesman Ibrahim Kalin Blasts Joe Biden Over Erdogan Comments
A spokesman for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Ibrahim Kalin spoke out against Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, over past comments made against his boss.
On Sunday, August 16, Kalin took to Twitter in order to express his criticism of...
Education
Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce Offers Virtual Wine Tasting Event
The Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their "Summer Lovers - White & Red" wine tasting event, giving viewers a chance to tour the Aegean and Ionian Islands.
The program is scheduled to take place virtually on Tuesday, August...