Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:37:43 GMT
Pope Chides Europe, Comforts Migrants on Return to Lesbos
LESBOS, GREECE - Pope Francis returned Sunday to the Greek island of Lesbos to offer comfort to migrants at a refugee camp and blast what he said was Europe's indifference and self-interest 'that condemns to death those on the fringes.''Please, let us stop this shipwreck of civilization!' Francis said at the Mavrovouni camp, a cluster of white U.N. containers on the edge of the sea lined by barbed wire fencing a...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 13:37:30 GMT
Pope Francis arrives on Greek Island of Lesbos, visits refugee camp: Reports
Lesbos [Greece], December 5 (ANI/Sputnik): Pope Francis on Sunday arrived on the Greek island of Lesbos where he, together with Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, EU Vice-President Margaritis Schinas and Greek Migration Minister Notis Mitarachi visited a refugee camp.
The pope's visit was broadcast live by the Hellenic Broadcast Corporation (ERT).
Pope Francis spent some time with the refugees residing at the Mavro...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 13:07:20 GMT
Pope Calls Neglect of Migrants 'Shipwreck' on Lesbos Visit
LESBOS, GREECE - Pope Francis on Sunday returned to the island of Lesbos, the migration flashpoint he first visited in 2016, calling the neglect of migrants the 'shipwreck of civilization.'The pope has long championed the cause of migrants and his visit comes a day after he delivered a stinging rebuke to Europe which he said was 'torn by nationalist egoism.''In Europe there are those who persist in treati...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 08:37:17 GMT
Pope Francis Visiting Migrant Camp on Greek Island of Lesbos
LESBOS, GREECE - Pope Francis will travel to Lesbos on Sunday to meet asylum-seekers at a migrant camp there on his second visit to the Greek island that was at the forefront of Europe's refugee crisis.Francis is on a five-day trip to Cyprus and Greece during which he has highlighted the struggles of refugees and migrants, an issue that has become the cornerstone of his papacy.On his previous visit to Les...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 09:21:14 GMT
Russian sues WHO over use of Omicron for Covid variant
A Siberian entrepreneur has filed a lawsuit against the Russian branch of the World Health Organization over fears the classification of the recently discovered Covid strain ? named Omicron ? is ruining the image of his business.The CEO of the Omicron Network of ophthalmology clinics, Alexander Padar, lodged the claim with the Moscow Arbitration Court on November 30, but local media reported the...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 06:38:51 GMT
Platee reigns supreme on the Sydney operatic stage
Review: Platee, directed by Neil Armfiled, Pinchgut OperaFrench master composer and theorist Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764) created the opera Platee for the wedding of Louis, Dauphin of France, son of King Louis XV of France, and the Infanta Maria Theresa of Spain.The work challenged the traditional French opera of the time, the tragedie lyrique by subverting Greek mythological characters and infusing 1...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 03:55:18 GMT
UN General Assembly adopts Olympic Truce for Beijing 2022
New York [US], December 3 (ANI): The resolution entitled "Building a peaceful and better world through sport and the Olympic ideal" was adopted on Friday by consensus and co-sponsored by 173 Member States at the 76th Session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly (GA) in New York.
It calls for the observance of the Olympic Truce for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Beijing 2022, from seven days before the start of th...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 22:05:19 GMT
Can Europe Compete With China's Belt and Road Initiative
LONDON - The European Union this week launched a $340 billion 'Global Gateway' fund to boost global infrastructure, which analysts say is aimed at rivaling China's Belt and Road Initiative. But can it compete with Beijing's billions?The EU says its Global Gateway will finance high-quality digital, climate, and energy and transport infrastructure, including fiber-optic cables, road and rail, and renewable power, ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 20:12:22 GMT
The West's real battle
To simplify the issue enormously, but somewhat fairly, it's fair to say that the current divide splitting Western foreign policy analysts at a time of increasing global tensions is whether they are realists, or idealists.Realists believe the only thing that matters is power. Idealists, on the other hand, think that ideas matter too. While for realists, the Cold War was a power s...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 14:18:35 GMT
First Omicron case detected in Greece, national health service
Athens [Greece], December 2 (ANI/Sputnik): The first Omicron variant case of COVID-19 has been detected in Greece, and the man is quarantined, Head of National Public Health Organization EODY Theoklis Zaoutis said at a briefing on Thursday.
"The first Omicron variant case have been confirmed this morning. It is our citizen who arrived in Greece on November 26. He took an express test at the airport, which was negative. Ne...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 06:55:31 GMT
France to lift ban on Southern Africa flights from Dec 4
Paris [France], December 2 (ANI): France has said it will start allowing flights from Southern Africa to land on its territory from Saturday, but with "drastic" restrictions allowing only French and European Union residents to disembark, along with diplomats and flight crews.
Gabriel Attal, a government spokesperson, after a weekly cabinet meeting, said that these travellers must undergo a COVID-19 test upon arrival, with...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 19:37:15 GMT
In Cyprus and Greece, Pope Plans to Send Message on Migrants
ROME - Pope Francis will embark on a trip to Cyprus and Greece on Thursday. The principal focus of this visit is a theme that has been dear to this pope since the start of his papacy: the world's migration crisis. For the second time in five years, the pope will visit the island of Lesbos which has long been dealing with migrant arrivals.Pope Francis' first stop on this 5-day trip is Cyprus, which has in recent ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 18:39:24 GMT
The EU is the real villain in the Poland-Belarus migrant crisis
In 2019, when we were doing research on the integration of refugees in Romania, the topic seemed irrelevant for Romanians and other eastern Europeans. During an interview we conducted, one member of Romanian parliament stated:Two years later, and easter...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 18:13:12 GMT
Mass vaccination fails to halt Covid transmission rates study
Successful vaccine rollouts have failed to stop Covid transmission, with new data showing the prevalence of the virus increasing in fully jabbed individuals, according to a medical study in The Lancet.Examining new infections in Germany, researchers fou...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 14:13:17 GMT
EU chief: Time to think about mandatory vaccination
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged countries within the European Union to ?think about? mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations for citizens, as the bloc prepares a ?common approach? against the pandemic.Speaking at a news conference, the European Commission chief suggested that member states should move towards compulsory vaccination to help prevent the spread of cases and a f...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 14:07:36 GMT
Greece Orders Seniors to Vaccinate or Pay Fines
ATHENS, GREECE - Greece Is introducing steep fines for unvaccinated people aged 60 and over as infections surge, straining the Greek state healthcare system. The decision is generating debate about civil liberties and freedom in the land that gave birth to western-style democracy.Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis appeared visibly concerned as he announced the mandate after an urgent cabinet meeting....[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:40:21 GMT
Five of Stephen Sondheim's best shows
A musical theatre legend has died. Stephen Sondheim, the greatest composer-lyricist of his generation, passed away on November 26 at the age of 91.His dramatic genius combined a rare blend of elements, that of an astonishingly versatile and sophisticated composer, and an incredibly witty wordsmith. His extraordinary output includes a staggering 16 musicals as composer and l...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 06:07:03 GMT
Migrant Crisis Front and Center in Pope's Greece-Cyprus Trip
LESBOS, GREECE - When Pope Francis visited the Greek island of Lesbos in 2016, he was so moved by the stories he heard from families fleeing war in Iraq and Syria that he wept and brought a dozen refugees home with him.Speaking to reporters on the way home that day, he held up a drawing handed to him by a child from the island's sprawling refugee camp.'Look at this one,' he said, revealing a bird neatly d...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 18:08:08 GMT
With billions in new deals, France's Rafale fighter makes a comeback
The sale of 80 Rafale fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates was not only deemed "historic", but it also seemed to confirm the continuing commercial success of the French fighter, a twin-jet aircraft able to operate from either land or an aircraft carrier.A December 3 ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 18:16:06 GMT
Why France and the Middle East have such a deep and lingering past
France's special interest in the Middle East is defined by crucial security interests, trade and cultural and social exchanges. Over the last decade, Paris has become increasingly active across the region, working to support control of Iran's nuclear programme and mediate the ongoing conflict in Lebanon.France is nearly always there. It sent troops to fight the Islamic State, and got itself mixed up in the Libya...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 10:37:08 GMT
UAE signs historic deal to buy 80 French-made Rafale fighter jets
The United Arab Emirates has signed a deal for 80 French-made Rafale fighter jets, the biggest international order ever made for the warplanes, officials said on Friday during a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron.The UAE, one of the French defence industry's biggest customers, also agreed to buy 12 Caracal military transpor...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 08:37:22 GMT
Full Travel Ban Won't Stop Coronavirus: WHO
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The World Health Organization believes that the novel coronavirus infection cannot be contained by a full ban on international travel, the organization said in its advice for international traffic in relation to the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2. - Other Media news - "Blanket travel bans will not prevent the international spread, and they place a heavy burden on lives and livelihoods,"...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 10:18:02 GMT
Chinese envoy to UN calls for upholding Olympic spirit
UNITED NATIONS, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, on Thursday urged countries to uphold the Olympic spirit and promote peace, dialogue and reconciliation through sport. "Together, let's look forward to the rekindling of the Olympic flame and the highlights of our athletes. Let's join hands to uphold the Olympic spirit, to ignite the flame of hope for humanity, ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 16:05:02 GMT
Greece reports 1st case of COVID-19 Omicron variant
ATHENS, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) -- Greece has detected the first COVID-19 Omicron variant case in the country, Health Minister Thanos Plevris said on Thursday. "The case concerns a Greek citizen from South Africa who is in Crete. All quarantine and tracking contacts protocols have been implemented," he told Greek national broadcaster ERT. The Greek man, who is a permanent resident in the African country, arrived ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 13:11:52 GMT
Gazprom Increases Gas Supplies to Bulgaria by Nearly 44%
Gazprom increased its gas exports to Bulgaria by 43.8%.The company's deliveries to foreign countries have increased to 171.5 billion cubic meters, which is 6.6% (10.6 billion cubic meters) more than in the same period in 2020.The company increased gas supplies to Turkey (by 83.7%), Germany (by 16.8%), Italy (by 19.5%), Romania (by 221.8%), Serbia (by 85.8%) , Bulgaria (by 43.8%), Poland (...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 18:49:02 GMT
HIV incidence declines in Greece but stigma remains
ATHENS, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) -- Greece's National Public Health Organization (EODY) had registered 402 diagnoses of new HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) cases between the beginning of 2021 and Nov. 1, 2021, down from 601 diagnoses registered in 2020. The stigma and discrimination surrounding HIV positive persons is still a huge challenge in the country, Greek officials and associations representing patients said on...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Nov 2021 16:53:29 GMT
Mohammed bin Rashid tours pavilions of Greece, Australia, Slovakia, Estonia at Expo 2020 Dubai
DUBAI, 3rd November, 2021 (WAM) -- His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today toured the pavilions of Greece, Australia, Slovak Republic and Estonia at Expo 2020.
Speaking during the tour, His Highness said, "Expo 2020 has created a wonderf...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:40:32 GMT
Greeks - Even Alexander The Great - Have Loved Ice Cream for Centuries
How long have the Greeks had a love affair with ice cream? How about since at least one hundred years before Alexander the Great? In fact, ancient Greeks were attracted to ices as early as the fifth century BC. In those years, ices were actually honey and fruit-flavored snow, and they were wildly popular among [] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com ....[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:39:41 GMT
Greece Warning- Intense weather phenomena with heavy rain & storms, stormy winds
Greece National Meteorological Service EMY issued a weather warning on Sunday of intense phenomena forecast for Monday and Tuesday, December 6-7, 2021. Main features of the bad weather front are heavy rainfalls and thunderstorms and stormy to gale winds up to 8 Beaufort. Weather warning Analytically: Heavy rainfalls and thunderstorms will occur: a. Monday, Dec The post Greece Warning: Intense weather phenomena with heavy ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:37:24 GMT
Parthenon Marbles could "be lent to Greece," says new British Museum director
The new director of the British museum suggested on Saturday to return the stolen Parthenon marbles back to Greece only as a loan for a small period of time. On an article in The Times, director George Osborne, a former finance minister under conservative Cameron, wrote first of all convinced that the Marbles were not The post Parthenon Marbles could be lent to Greece, says new British Museum director appeared first on Ke...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:37:10 GMT
The Golden Age of Greek Science
Greece had two golden ages. The legacies of Greek golden ages, especially in science, made Western civilization what we know today. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com ....[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:36:56 GMT
"OceanHero" Funds Marine Cleanups Through Use of Search Engine
OceanHero is an organization that funds ocean-bound plastic recovery, recycling infrastructure development, and the technology to transform waste products into new goods all by the simple use of a search engine. OceanHero founder Marvin Burman, from Germany, describes himself as a serial entrepreneur who has eight years of experience building digital products. He co-founded [] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com ....[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:36:44 GMT
Pope Francis Visits Refugee Camp on Greek Island
Pope Francis arrived on Lesvos island on Sunday morning to visit the refugee camp, accompanied by President of the Hellenic Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou. Minister of Immigration and Asylum, Notis Mitarakis, welcomed the Prelate of the Roman Catholic Church at the Temporary Reception and Identification Center of Lesvos, in Kara Tepe. The reception from the refugees [] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com ....[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:28:59 GMT
Mediterranean diet low in red meat can improve erectile dysfunction in men, study findsÂ
A group of middle-aged men were put on a diet high in grains and low in red meat by researchers from the University of Athens in Greece, to see if it improved erectile dysfunction....[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:28:33 GMT
Canada Owes Its Popular Regina Pizza To Four Greek Immigrant Brothers
In Canada, pizza aficionados have to thank four Greek immigrants for the countrys own unique pizza, known as Regina Pizza. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com ....[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:27:27 GMT
Amanda Holden, 50, sunbathes topless during luxury holiday in Corfu
The Britain's Got Talent judge took to her Instagram Stories where she uploaded a snap of her posing in a black swimsuit before showing off that she was getting an all-over tan while poolside...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:26:16 GMT
Teresa Giudice plants a kiss on fiance Louie Ruelas as they attend comedy show in NYC
Teresa Giudice looked smitten with her fianceLuis 'Louie' Ruelas as they attended the opening of her brotherJoe Gorga's new comedy act in New York City on Wednesday....[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:25:29 GMT
Billie and Sam Faiers ageless mum Suzie Wells gives Maya Jama a run for her money in Dior bikini
Suziestunned in the orange trimmed swimwear as she stood in the sea and reminisced about her holiday, in a post shared to Instagram...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:13:01 GMT
Zozo Christodoulou, The First Greek Woman to Run the Marathon
On October 19, 1974, Zozo Christodoulou did something that no other Greek woman had done before: she ran in the original Marathon race, making history for Greek women. At the time, the race was called the Open Marathon or The Peoples Marathon. There had been female runners in the race before, of course, but they [] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com ....[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:12:52 GMT
Ashley Roberts flashes under boob in a TINY crop top while sipping on cocktails in Mykonos
ThePussycat Doll, 39, sizzled in a navy cross front crop top and matching skin tight trousers as she told her followers:'Last nights blue moods'...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:12:36 GMT
Christmas 2021 Celebrations Planned Throughout Greece
Christmas celebrations in theme parks have been very popular in recent years and this holiday season will be special as they were closed last year because of the pandemic Read the full story on GreekReporter.com ....[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:12:15 GMT
Skull of 14th-century Byzantine warrior with fractured jaw threaded with gold uncovered in Greece
The decapitated skull and jaw of a 14th century Byzantine warrior found in Greece indicate his jaw was broken and then wired with gold thread. Such rare care suggests the man was a high-ranking leader....[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:11:55 GMT
Five Ways Christmas Affects your Brain
The Christmas season is an intense time of year. Neuroscience can shed some light on what it does to our brains. By Kira Shaw Christmas is a time of year like no other; gifts are exchanged, little-spoken-to relatives are contacted, and appetising treats are consumed with great gusto. Christmas can be both a time of [] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com ....[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:11:28 GMT
Pregnant Millie Mackintosh displays her blossoming baby bump in bra and joggers
Millie Mackintosh is making the most of her downtime at her London home by stripping down to something more comfortable - her bra and joggers....[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:11:17 GMT
Covid travel without a smartphone- The Holiday Guru reveals how to do it
The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. And with the pandemic causing mass confusion among travellers, the Guru's advice has never been more sought-after....[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:10:23 GMT
At least one dead as powerful 5.8-magnitude earthquake rattles Greek island of Crete
The quake sent citizens rushing out into the streets and triggered the evacuation of schools, with one person reported killed and several others reported trapped in collapsed buildings....[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:10:11 GMT
Love Island's Zara McDermott puts on an eye-popping display wearing chic black-and-white bikini
Zara McDermott, 24, turned up the heat on Monday when she worked her best angles wearing a chic black-and-white push-up bikini top and matching briefs on Instagram....[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:09:52 GMT
Prosecutor investigates death of 14-year-old girl infected with Covid-19
The public prosecutor in Lamia, central Greece, ordered an inquiry into the death of a 14-year-old girl who died after contracting Covid-19 and passed away in less than a week. The girl was treated at home and was taken to the hospital when it was already too late. The parents were reportedly against the vaccines The post Prosecutor investigates death of 14-year-old girl infected with Covid-19 appeared first on Keep Talki...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:09:46 GMT
Kylie Jenner new swimwear line bashed by shoppers for poor quality and shoddy material
Kylie Jenner's eponymous new swimwear line is being bashed by buyers who have taken to TikTok to complain about the line's 'paper thin' material, sloppy craftsmanship and high prices....[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:09:06 GMT
Jared Leto becomes the first solo male to appear on the cover of Vogue GreeceÂ
The Thirty Seconds to Mars singer, 49, is seen on the front of the issue whipping his hair into the air whilst clad in a baby pink feathered top with white gloves....[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:08:53 GMT
Royals join forces to give a fascinating insight into a hotel steeped in royal history
Princess Olympia of Greece, Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur, Prince Nikolai of Denmark, 22, are among the royals seen in a brand campaign filmed at Raffles Singapore....[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:08:45 GMT
Urban explorers visit crooked church standing at a 17 degree angle in Greek ghost village
Adventurers Bob Thissen and Frederik Sempels explored the church of Ropoto, in central Greece, which has endured little cosmetic damage, apart from being left listing at an alarming angle....[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:06:46 GMT
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly go shopping in Greece with her sons and his daughter
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly were spotted out with all of their children as they enjoyed a family vacation in Greece. They were seen with Megan's three sons and MGK's daughter Casie....[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:02:43 GMT
Olivia Culpo shows incredible abs as she poses in a white string bikini
On Friday the 29-year-old I Feel Pretty actress uploaded several images from the trip. In many of the snapshots she is in a string bikini by the shore....[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:01:17 GMT
Sam Thompson gushes over Zara McDermott after she returns from 3-week holiday in Greece
Zara McDermott's boyfriend Sam Thompson seems relieved that she's finally come home - writing a gushy post about her return on Thursday....[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:01:15 GMT
Billie Faiers looks sensational as she showcases her new clothing range in stunning snaps
Billie Faiers, 31, showed off her InTheStyle clothing collection with some golden hour snaps which she shared to her Instagram on Wednesday....[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:00:49 GMT
Coffee May Decrease Chances of Alzheimer's Disease
A new study suggests that coffee consumption may decrease your chances of developing Alzheimers disease. The study, which was published on November 19, sheds light on the mysterious disease, for which there is no cure as of now. While coffee does not mitigate or fight Alzheimers like some medications do, the study found that people [] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com ....[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:00:48 GMT
Amanda Holden, 50, turns up the temperature in a plunging hot pink bikini on holiday in Greece
She never hesitates to show off her incredible figure for her 1.7 million followers on social media....[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:00:34 GMT
A history of sex for sale is told in a fascinating new book
Harlots, Whores & Hackabouts: A History of Sex for Sale, by British author Kate Lister, takes readers on an international tour of sex work during different periods of history....[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:00:25 GMT
"You are a heretic!" Greek-Orthodox priest heckles Pope Francis (video)
Pope Francis was heckled by an elderly Greek Orthodox priest on Saturday. Pope, you are a heretic! the priest shouted three times before police intervened and took him away. The Pope had arrived for a meeting with the head of the countrys Orthodox Church, evidence of the lingering distrust between some Orthodox and Catholics 1,200 The post You are a heretic! Greek-Orthodox priest heckles Pope Francis (video) appeared firs...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:00:21 GMT
Don Johnson, 71, and his wife Kelley Phleger, 52, are a cute couple at the Gucci event
The couple, who have been wed for 22 years, dazzled on the red carpet at the Gucci fashion show in Los Angeles. Also at the splash event was his daughter Dakota Johnson....[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 18:59:54 GMT
Princess Olympia of Greece, 21, reveals details of her VERY extensive pampering
Princess Olympia of Greece, 25, has revealed her very expensive beauty skincare and fitness secrets in an interview with Tatler - from a 257 fitness pass to 225 haircut....[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 18:59:42 GMT
Princess Olympia of Greece has yacht photoshoot with Keith Richards' model granddaughter Ella
Olympia and Ella, both 25, posed together in bikinis on a yacht at sunset. The pair are also starring in a fashion campaignfor Over The Moon, a retail brand by Vogue.com's Alexandra Macon....[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 18:59:25 GMT
Around 3,760 TONNES of plastic debris are currently floating in the Mediterranean
A model to track the pathways of plastic debris from land-based sources in the Mediterranean Sea has been created by experts from the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research in Greece....[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 18:59:11 GMT
Ancient shipwreck dating back 2,500 years is discovered beneath Aegean Sea
The remains of an ancient ship that sank 2,500 years ago near the island of Kythera, Greece. Scientists found hundreds of pieces of pottery on its deck that came from three Greek Islands....[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 18:57:41 GMT
RHONJ star Teresa Giudice, 49, models a skimpy white bikini
The reality TV siren was seen in a white two piece that made the most of her yoga-tined figure as she stood in a swimming pool while on vacation in Greece ....[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 18:57:34 GMT
Princess Beatrice's ex Dave Clark steps out with glamorous wife Lynn Anderson
Princess Beatrice's ex Dave Clark looked in good spirits as he enjoyed a night out at private member's club Annabel's wife Lynn Anderson last night....[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 18:56:02 GMT
French festive holidays- Why Parc Asterix offers a very merry treat for children and adults alike
Jane Keightley arrives at Parc Asterix in time for the theme park's Christmas festivities. She admits: 'I really love this place and cannot wait to return with the whole family in tow.'...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 18:56:00 GMT
Heidi Klum, 48, is a beaming beauty during LA shopping trip
HeidiKlum indulged in aphotoshoot or two while in Mykonos, Greece as she enjoyed a break from filming her hit show Germany's Next Top Model earlier this week....[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:38:03 GMT
Refugees forced to claim asylum in jail-like camps as Greece tightens system
Aid agencies fear plans to scrap applications via Skype are an attempt to control and contain rather than help asylum seekers When Hadi Karam', a soft-spoken Syrian, decided to leave the war-stricken city of Raqqa, he knew the journey to Europe would be risky. What he had not factored in was how technology would be a stumbling block once he reached Greece. I never thought Skype would be the problem, says the young pro...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:34:36 GMT
EU must consider mandatory Covid jabs, says Von der Leyen - Coronavirus
European Commission president says EU states need to discuss idea in response to spread of Omicron variant Coronavirus latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The EU must consider mandatory vaccination in response to the spread of the highly contagious Omicron Covid variant across Europe , the European Commission president has said. In a call to action, Ursula von der Leyen said the EUs 27 member states should rap...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:07:52 GMT
A locals guide to Athens- five great things to do - Athens holidays
Mediterranean street food, modernist marvels and politically inspired nightlife are some of the surprises chosen by this writer and film-maker Inspired by the citys activists and creatives, journalist and film-maker Alex King moved to Athens in 2017 to chronicle attempts to breathe new life into a city worn down by crisis . Continue reading......[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:07:51 GMT
Covid news- Omicron detected in US; UK reports 48,374 new cases and 171 deaths as it happened
Case identified in California ; UK infections on rise amid fears over Omicron variant ; non-EU travellers to France must have negative Covid test regardless of vaccination status Omicron variant found around the world as countries tighten travel rules Israeli doctor believes he caught Omicron at London medical conference Covid variants may not evolve to be less dangerous, says UK expert WHO advises vulnerable, unvaccinate...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:06:04 GMT
Pope arrives in Cyprus after pledge to relocate 50 refugees to Italy - Pope Francis
Pontiffs visit comes as island struggles to cope with unprecedented influx of people Pope Francis has arrived in Cyprus armed with a message of compassion for the thousands of people who have sought sanctuary on the east Mediterranean island, and a promise that by the end of the year 50 refugees will have been relocated to Italy. The pontiff embarked on the politically sensitive tour on Thursday as the EU country closest ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:02:22 GMT
British Museum Hints at Lending the Parthenon Marbles to Greece
The new president of the British Museum, George Osborne, hinted that they may lend the Parthenon Marbles to Greece Read the full story on GreekReporter.com ....[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 18:55:38 GMT
Pope castigates Europe over migration crisis during return to Lesbos - Pope Francis
Francis says fear, indifference and cynical disregard continue to condemn people to death at sea Pope Francis has returned to Lesbos, the Greek island long at the centre of Europes refugee crisis, to offer comfort to asylum seekers and harsh words for a continent that has all too often rejected them. Five years after his last visit, the pontiff admonished the west for its handling of the humanitarian crisis. Instead of we...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 18:55:29 GMT
Pope Francis criticises Europes divided response to migration crisis - Pope Francis
Pontiff uses visit to Greece to highlight plight of migrants and refugees, and voice concern over threat to democracy Pope Francis has used a trip to Greece to hit out at Europe for the divisions it has exhibited over migration while also warning against the perils of populism. In Athens, on the second leg of a Mediterranean tour that has highlighted the plight of migrants and refugees, the pontiff also expressed concern ...[read more]