Published: Wed, 12 May 2021 10:46:46 GMT
Slovakia eyes using Russia's Sputnik Covid vaccine
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia: Following successful testing in a Hungarian lab, Slovakia will discuss the purchase of the Russian Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine with Moscow. Slovakian Health Minister ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 21:19:19 GMT
Fast start fuels Rafael Nadal to victory in Rome
Second-seeded Rafael Nadal raced out to a quick start and posted a 6-3, 6-4 win over sixth-seeded Alexander Zverev of Germany in the quarterfinals of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia on Friday.
The Sp...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 18:27:13 GMT
Over 10,000 oxygen concentrators sent to states
New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): To combat the second wave of COVID-19, the Indian government has so far dispatched 10,796 oxygen concentrators, 12,269 oxygen cylinders, 19 oxygen generation plants, 6...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 13:18:57 GMT
Kathryn Hahn joins cast of Netflix's 'Knives Out 2'
Washington [US], May 14 (ANI): American actor Kathryn Hahn has joined the starry ensemble of ace film director Rian Johnson's 'Knives Out' sequel for Netflix.
As per Variety, Hahn has joined previousl...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 00:35:27 GMT
Europe Emerging From Dark Coronavirus Months
PARIS - After dark months struggling with the coronavirus pandemic, Europe is finally hitting its stride, with vaccinations and economies picking up, countries emerging from lockdowns, and even ope...[read more]
Published: Wed, 12 May 2021 19:35:18 GMT
US Sanctions Chinese Official for Role in Religious Persecution
The United States has sanctioned a Chinese Communist Party official for involvement "in gross violations of human rights, namely the arbitrary detention of Falun Gong practitioners for their spirit...[read more]
Published: Wed, 12 May 2021 14:44:06 GMT
What happened when Italy criminalised environmental protest
Environmental movements are increasingly finding it hard to exercise their right to protest. This is partly due to the pandemic, though not always. The UK government, for instance, has proposed a b...[read more]
Published: Wed, 12 May 2021 13:40:40 GMT
Bafana Bafana boss Hugo Broos reveals his first assistant coach
Newly-appointed head coach Hugo Broos on Wednesday named Macedonian, Chedomir Janevski as his first assistant coach as he finalises his technical team that will gu...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 14:11:59 GMT
Tourist Season in Greece Officially Opened, See What Entry Rules Are
As of today, the tourist season in Greece has officially kicked off Checkpoints Kulata - Promahon and Makaza - Nymfaia are open entry of tourists. At the Kulata border checkpoint the traffic is not...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 13:30:01 GMT
News Analysis: Greece looks to double tourism takings in 2021
by George Georgakopoulos ATHENS, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Greece is formally opening its gates to tourism on Friday, expecting to double the amount of visitors and revenues it had last year, accor...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 12:11:59 GMT
Greece Is Cautiously Optimistic about Tourism Recovery This Summer
The head of Greece's tourism confederation SETE expressed "restrained optimism" on Friday for a recovery in the industry this year after the hammering from the COVID-19 pandemic, forecasting revenu...[read more]
Published: Thu, 13 May 2021 22:44:02 GMT
Greece reopens to vaccinated int'l tourists
ATHENS, May 13 (Xinhua) -- Greece will reopen to vaccinated international tourists starting Friday, Greek Tourism minister Harry Theoharis said Thursday. "The biggest wager is to open in saf...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 08:54:34 GMT
Internet Use Skyrockets in Greece During Lockdown
Internet use skyrocketed in Greece while the country's population was under a strict lockdown, data from Greek market researcher Focus Bari suggests. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com ....[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 07:52:57 GMT
FDA Approves Use of Pfizer's Covid-19 Vaccine in Children Aged 12-15
Children aged 12 to 15 can receive Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine, the United States Food and Drug Administration announced on Monday. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com ....[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 07:44:57 GMT
Sixty Die with Coronavirus as Infections Rise Again in Greece
The EODY announced on Monday that another 60 individuals had died with the coronavirus, an increase of nine over the previous day. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com ....[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 07:43:41 GMT
The Life of Heinrich Schliemann, the Discoverer of Troy
Archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann was a larger-than-life figure, discovering Troy in what is now Hisarlik, in modern-day Turkey. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com ....[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 06:15:01 GMT
Dave Bautista joins Daniel Craig in director Rian Johnson's highly-anticipated Knives Out 2
Dave Bautista has become the first to join Daniel Craig and writer-director Rian Johnson in Knives Out 2 for Netflix. It was reported in March that Netflix shelled out $450 million for two sequels....[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 05:21:27 GMT
Netflix' Ted Sarandos Boycotts Golden Globes Until Reforms Made
The CEO of Netflix, Ted Sarandos, announced on May 6 that he will be boycotting the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) until it makes ethical and demographic reforms. The HFPA, the organizatio...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 05:13:36 GMT
President Sakellaropoulou- Greece "Returns to Normalcy"
"Greece is gradually and carefully returning to normalcy," President Katerina Sakellaropoulou said on Monday in Athens. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com ....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 21:46:19 GMT
GTP Headlines EU Expects Covid-19 Travel Pass to be Ready by June
The EU expects most member states to be technically ready to implement the Covid-19 travel certificate system by the first week of June with the official launch expected at the end of that month.......[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 20:22:17 GMT
Travel bosses urge Government to add Greece, Italy and Spain to 'green list'
Analysis of NHS Test and Trace data by the Mail reveals around 0.8 per cent of arrivals from Greece over the latest four-week period tested positive for the virus....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 20:00:18 GMT
GTP Headlines Global Tourism Sector Disappointed with UKs Green List
Global tourism stakeholders are disappointed with the UKs green list of countries that excludes popular holiday destinations such as Greece and Spain.......[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 19:16:24 GMT
GTP Headlines New Date for Run Messinia Ultramarathon Race- October 2-11
The Run Messinia event, an ultramarathon race in Greece that will cover a distance of approximately 421 kilometers, will take place during October 2-11.......[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 17:28:28 GMT
The Legend of the 117-Year-Old Ikarian Woman Who Grew New Hair and Teeth
According to 1950s legend on Ikaria island, an 117 year old woman naturally grew seven new teeth and a head of black hair. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com ....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 17:25:01 GMT
Milo of Croton- The Strongest Greek Who Ever Lived
Nearly 2,500 years ago, a Greek wrestler, Milo of Croton, was regarded as the strongest person ever lived in the known world. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com ....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 17:15:16 GMT
Nisyros Island - a Moonscaped Aegean Hideaway!
Nisyros is a magical gem located in the the Dodecanese. The island is part of and has an active volcano which is also the youngest in Greece. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com ....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 16:44:04 GMT
Calamos CEO John Koudounis- "Capital Gains Tax Fuels Economic Uncertainty"
Calamos CEO John Koudounis appeared on Fox Business discussing the drawbacks of hiking capital gains tax to 43.4%. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com ....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 16:08:48 GMT
GTP Headlines Athens Utopia Ermou Hotel Will Welcome Guests from May 14
The Athens Utopia Ermou Hotel, located in the center of the Greek capital, is ready to open and welcome its guests as of May 14.......[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 15:17:14 GMT
GTP Headlines Cretes Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa Opens on May 21
Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa, an elegant design hotel located on Crete's Elounda bay, is getting ready to open its doors on May 21.......[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 14:47:15 GMT
VIAL camp- Second refugee dies, woman gives birth on the road side
What is going on in VIAL refugee and asylum seekers camp on the island of Chios? One Iranian asylum seeker died in his tent on Sunday night and a woman from Somalia gave birth on the side of the road ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 14:07:45 GMT
GTP Headlines Rocabella Santorini Resort & Spa is Open and Ready to Welcome Guests
The Rocabella Santorini Resort & Spa is open and ready to welcome its guests back to the renowned Greek island of Santorini.......[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 14:03:08 GMT
Greece Reopens Schools and Courts Post-Lockdown
On Monday, Greece reopened schools and courtrooms for in-person attendance following months of closures due to the country's lockdown. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com ....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 13:48:33 GMT
Greece- 1904 new coronavirus cases, 60 deaths, 732 intubations
Greeces health authorities announced on Monday evening, 1904 new coronavirus cases and the death of 60 more patients who died of complications of Covid-19 in the past 24 hours. The number of intubated...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 13:45:23 GMT
Greek Orthodox Church of Jerusalem Calls for Peace as Violence Escalates
The Greek Orthodox Church of Jerusalem released a statement calling for an end of violent acts against Palestinians on Sunday. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com ....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 13:39:11 GMT
Sixty Die with Coronavirus as Infections Rise Again
The EODY announced on Monday that another 60 individuals had died with the coronavirus, an increase of nine over the previous day. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com ....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 13:38:22 GMT
Delphi Economic Forum Kicks Off in Athens
The 6th edition of the Delphi Economic Forum (DEF) kicks off in hybrid format on Monday in Zappeion Megaron in Athens. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com ....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 13:37:51 GMT
Greece Prepares for Tourism By Sending Police to Islands
On Monday, Greece began sending police officers to its islands to strengthen security prior to the country's grand reopening for tourism. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com ....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 13:35:11 GMT
Groundbreaking Research Shows Today's Greeks Like Those of 2,000 BC
An anthropological DNA research project which sequenced the genes of ancient populations found that modern Greeks are genetically similar. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com ....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 12:45:47 GMT
Greece lifts quarantine for 7 more non-EU countries; PCR test for Children
Civil Aviation Authority in Greece announced that it lifts the 7-day quarantine also for travellers from seven more non -EU countries. In a statement issued on Sunday, the CAA said also that arriving ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 11:52:49 GMT
US State Department adds Greece to "Do not Travel" list due to Covid-19
The US State Department has added Greece along with many other countries, to its Do not travel list which indicates a very high level of Covid-19 in the country. The State Department upgraded its list...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 11:48:57 GMT
Largest-Ever Greek Flag Hoisted at Agrafa, Above Lake Plastira
Authorities in the region of Karditsa, central Greece, raised what they claim to be the largest Greek flag, at Agrafa above Lake Plastira Read the full story on GreekReporter.com ....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 11:44:41 GMT
Second Asylum Seeker in a Week Found Dead at Greece's Chios Camp
A 51-year-old Iraqi national was found dead at the VIAL asylum-seeker hosting facility structure on the Aegean island of Chios. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com ....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 11:19:03 GMT
Greece among first EU countries to issue Green Digital Certificates for Covid-19 vaccinations
Greece is among the first countries that will participate in the trials for issuing green digital certificates for vaccination against Covid-19, a senior European Union official said on Friday. The of...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 10:02:43 GMT
EP- EU Covid-19 certificate must facilitate free movement without discrimination
The Covid-19 certificate must facilitate free movement without discrimination across the European Union, the European Parliament said after it adopted on Thursday its negotiating position on the propo...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 09:53:37 GMT
Greek Tourism Minister in London for meetings to facilitate unobstructed travel
Greeces Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis will have a series of meetings with top UK officials, representatives of airline companies and tourism market executives during his visit to London between Mon...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 09:51:47 GMT
Covid- Greece and Cyprus demand UK visitors take THREE tests
Both Mediterranean nations require evidence of a negative PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test prior to arrival, followed by another test after landing and then a third....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 09:37:26 GMT
GTP Headlines Seven Greek Cities Among Europes Top 10 Most Resilient for Summer Travel
Seven Greek cities are among the most resilient destinations in Europe for this summer, according to research by ForwardKeys.......[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 09:37:13 GMT
GTP Headlines Greece and Bahrain Agree on Mutual Recognition of Covid-19 Vaccine Certificates
Greece and the Kingdom of Bahrain have agreed on the mutual recognition of Covid-19 vaccination certificates to facilitate travel for the citizens of both countries.......[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 09:36:57 GMT
GTP Headlines Gulf Air Begins IATA Travel Pass Trial on Athens, London and Singapore Flights
Passengers traveling on Gulf Air flights from Bahrain to Athens, London and Singapore can use theIATA Travel Passto store their pre-departure Covid-19 PCR test results.......[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 08:40:58 GMT
Maggie Gyllenhaal enjoys relaxing bike ride with husband Peter Sarsgaard in GreeceÂ
The actress,42, looked effortlessly chic in a white cover-up dress with a black swimsuit underneath it....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 08:28:20 GMT
Arsenal outcast Konstantinos Mavropanos admits his future with the Gunners is up in the air
Mavropanos has made just eight appearances for the north Londoners since joining in January 2018 and has been shipped out twice by Mikel Arteta, spending time at Nurnberg and then Stuttgart....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 08:18:43 GMT
UK's "green list for safe travel" does not include Greece, France or Spain
Britains first green list for safe travel does not include Greece, France and Spain, meaning that holiday makers will have to quarantine 10 days upon their return to UK.. Britain announced a first ten...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 08:15:55 GMT
Greece's neo-Nazi Golden Dawn politicians are found guilty of running a crime gang
Greece has ruled that neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn is a criminal enterprise, meaning party leadership including founder Nikos Michaloliakos (pictured) now face up to 15 years in jail for running the gan...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 08:15:18 GMT
Tommy Lee plans to leave the United States if Donald Trump wins re-election in November
The 58-year-old rockstar is intent on moving to Greece if Joe Biden isn't elected and believes the rest of the world is embarrassed by the current commander in chief of the US....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 08:15:04 GMT
Convicted murderer, 40, took amphetamines before she died in Crete jeep crash, inquest hears
Zara Crane-Davies, 40, from Manchester, died alongside 18-year-old Luke Hall in a crash on the Greek island of Crete in 2019. An inquest heard she died from catastrophic head and chest injuries....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 08:10:56 GMT
Student arrested for flashing & stalking after victim exposes him on social media
A 22-year-old student has been arrested for flashing and harassing a young woman in southern Athens. The man was identified after the victim posted on social media footage from security camera that sh...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 08:09:23 GMT
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall takes her 3,350 Chanel quilted handbag to Greece
Camilla, 73, carried the 3,350Chanel Coco Top Handle Black in size small for her trip to Athens, which often costs more second hand because it regularly sells out and is so hard to get hold of....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 07:45:25 GMT
3,000 pupils and teachers tested positive with Covid-19 self-tests
Almost 3,000 pupils and teachers were tested positive in Covid-19 self-tests ahead of the schools reopening on Monday morning, SKAI TV reported. Covid-19 testing kits were distributed free of charge b...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 07:45:07 GMT
No privileges for fully vaccinated citizens, says Greek gov't spokesperson
Greek government spokesperson dismissed a ministers statements that the government was mulling plans to ease restrictions for people who are fully vaccinated. the debate for privileges exclusivelt for...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 07:41:31 GMT
Greece 'sets up soundwave guns on its borders with Turkey'Â
Originally developed for long-range communications, the sound gun's high decibel capacity has led to it being used as a controversial method of crowd control....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 07:35:56 GMT
Daughter of Holocaust survivor recalls how family was hidden by Duke of Edinburgh's mother
Evy Cohen, 65, whose family was hidden by Duke of Edinburgh's mother Princess Alice in 1943 told The Sun that the story of the 'courageous act' must keep being told in her memory....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 07:33:31 GMT
The Holiday Guru tackles Covid travel refund issues and offers tips on booking a getaway to Ithaca
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: Fri, 14 May 2021 07:24:06 GMT
Dutch King Willem-Alexander makes a public apology for holiday during lockdown
In a video statement alongside his wife, Queen Maxima, broadcast on Wednesday, King Willem-Alexander apologised for going on holiday to Greece during a partial lockdown in the country....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 07:23:35 GMT
Girl, 17, and her boyfriend, 16, are charged with murder for shooting and killing her mom
Hannah Thomas, 17, and Richard Avila, 16, have been charged with murder for allegedly killing her mother and stealing her car before police stopped them in Missouri for traveling at 111mph....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 07:23:20 GMT
Olympiacos 0-1 Manchester City- Phil Foden continues his fine form with winner
JACK GAUGHAN: Guardiola's side were not scintillating - far from it actually - yet this was probably their most dominant display of the season thus far....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 07:22:47 GMT
How polar vortex caused subzero temperatures from Greece to Texas
All across the northern hemisphere from Athens, Greece, to Athens, Texas, snowfalls have blanketed streets and temperatures have plunged to freezing in places where winter is normally of little concer...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 07:10:50 GMT
Man takes stray kitten on worldwide tour of 21 countries after rescuing her in Bosnia
Dean Nicholson, 31, from Dunbar, adopted a stray and starving kitten while cycling in Bosnia whom he called Nala and appeared on Lorraine where he spoke of their immediate bond....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 07:10:24 GMT
Princess Diana's godson Prince Philippos of Greece marries his long-term girlfriend
Princess Diana's hedge fund analyst godson Prince Philippos of Greece has married his long term girlfriend Nina Nastassja Flohr in a tiny private ceremony in St Moritz....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 07:10:09 GMT
Summer Monteys-Fullam shows off her toned abs and ample cleavage in a plunging blue bikini
Thestunning redhead, 25, was sure to set pulses racing as she stepped out for a day at the beach on Friday where she enjoyed a seaside stroll in Santorini, Greece....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 07:09:12 GMT
Marble slab dug up in bungalow back garden is revealed to be rare Roman relic worth 15,000
The weighty artefact was dug up from an old rockery in the garden of a bungalow home in the village of Whiteparish, Wilts, about 20 years ago....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 07:06:09 GMT
Greece earthquake- 6.9-magnitude tremor felt in Kosovo, Montenegro and North Macedonia.
Greece was shaken by a 6.9-magnitude earthquake today which was felt in Athens and sent locals into the streets in Larissa close to where the tremor struck....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 07:05:36 GMT
Boris Johnson rules out returning the Elgin Marbles to Greece
Boris Johnson said the sculptures, which date back to the 5th century BC, were 'legally acquired under appropriate laws at the time'. Greece insists they were stolen from the Acropolis in Athe...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 07:04:43 GMT
Cristiano Ronaldo- Juventus got him to end a Champions League drought and now he needs to deliver
When Juventus president Andrea Agnelli flew out to the city ofKalamata in Greece three years ago to woo Cristiano Ronaldo it was not on the expectation of continued dominance in Serie A....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 07:03:21 GMT
Grant Shapps adds most of Greece to the quarantine 'red list'
Onlythe islands of Corfu, Crete, Rhodes, Zakynthos and Kos are being allowed to maintain their exemption from self-isolation requirements....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 07:02:35 GMT
UK government is 'working on vaccine passports' for summer holidays
The UK Government is working on 'vaccine passports' which could allow British tourists to head off on summer holidays abroad in a matter of months, it was claimed today....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 07:02:29 GMT
Corfu cruise ship fire starts in lifeboat of docked MSC Lirica
Fire broke out on board cruise ship MSC Lirica as it sat docked off the coast of Corfu, Greece, around 3.30pm local time on Friday, with 51 crew members reported to be on board....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 07:01:59 GMT
Barcelona starlet Pedri plays down comparisons to Andres Iniesta after first call-up to Spain squad
The 18-year-old midfielder received his maiden call-up to Spain's senior squad for their trio of 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Greece, Georgia and Kosovo over the next week....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 07:00:07 GMT
easyJet chief says fleet is ready take-off but demands clarity from ministers
EasyJet CEO Johan Lundgren today urged the government to 'take responsibility' and give airline operators and customers an update on its plans for the easing of travel restrictions....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 06:56:25 GMT
Digital travel vaccine certificates backed by Cabinet ministers and could be used by March
The certificates will verify Covid inoculations and will be developed by the government, following the likes of Greece, Spain, Poland, Iceland and Portugal to commit to similar schemes....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 06:49:30 GMT
GTP Headlines LOT Polish Airlines Adds 3 New Routes to Greece
LOT Polish Airlines has added three new routes to its service to Greece this summer, offering new flights to Thessaloniki, Heraklion and Rhodes.......[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 06:49:16 GMT
GTP Headlines Greece Expects Strong Return of Polish Tourists
Greece is expecting an increased number of visitors from Poland this year, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said after wrapping up his recent official visit to the country.......[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 06:17:15 GMT
GTP Headlines Greeces MarBella Collection Hotels Set for Summer in Safety
Greeces MarBella Collection of luxury hotels is ready for summer and welcoming guests with a series of enhanced health and safety protocols.......[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 06:17:01 GMT
GTP Headlines Covid-19 Affects Travel Plans of Germans for Greece
Although Germans are dreaming of the Greek islands this year, Greeces epidemiological situation is negatively affecting their travel plans for the summer season.......[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 06:12:18 GMT
New book Greece- The Cradle of Western Civilization is stuffed with stunning images
New book Greece: The Cradle of Western Civilization takes the reader on a journey through time from antiquity to modernity and across landscapes, from huge mountains to tiny islands....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 06:10:49 GMT
Dakota Johnson goes sightseeing around the Greek island of Spetses after filming The Lost Daughter
The 31-year-old actress cut a stylish figure for her leisurely day, stepping out in a baggy grey sweater, teamed with black bottoms and a monochrome neckerchief....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 06:06:15 GMT
Price Philip dies- First Sea Lord pays tribute and highlights his role in Battle of Cape Matapan
The Duke of Edinburghwas a midshipman aboard HMS Valiant off the southern coast of Greece in 1941 when he earned his honourable citation....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 06:04:30 GMT
Greek fighter jets escort Israeli EL AL airplane in Athens FIR
An El Al civilian aircraft that took off from New York for Tel Aviv was escorted back to Israeli airspace on Good Friday, April 30, after entering the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR). As the ai...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 06:04:09 GMT
Greece will open its doors on May 14 and the island of Corfu is one that caters for all budgets
Corfu is the most northerly of Greece's seven Ionian Islands and is shaped like a scythe. The Daily Mail's Jo Kessel visited and found it has great beaches, great history and great hiking....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 06:01:15 GMT
Ferries and ships docked on May 6 due to strike
Ferries and ships will remain docked across the countrys ports on Thursday May 6, under a 24-hour strike called in observance of Labor Day, the Panhellenic Seamens Federation (PNO) announced on Thursd...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 05:50:46 GMT
DNA study- Present-day Greeks are genetically similar to 2,000BCE Aegeans
Present-day Greeks are genetically similar to 2,000 BCE Aegeans from Northern Greece, a scientific study has found. According to the study, there is Genomic homogeneity across the Aegean during the EB...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 05:48:50 GMT
GTP Headlines Astypaleas Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel Opens its Doors on May 15
The Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel on Astypaleawill officially open its doors for summer 2021 on May 15, following the Greek government's plan to reopen for tourism.......[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 05:48:37 GMT
GTP Headlines Poll- Europeans Unsatisfied with EUs Covid-19 Response
Almost half of the EUs residents appear to be dissatisfied with measures taken to address the Covid-19 pandemic, says a Eurobarometer poll.......[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 05:48:23 GMT
Greek economy to grow by 3.5%-4.0% this year, says Greek think tank IOBE
The Greek economy will grow by 3.5-4.0 percent this year, according to the base scenario of developments, the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE) said in report. The quarterly repor...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 05:30:07 GMT
BBC apologises for letting caller go on n-word filled rant live on airÂ
A guest used the N-word eight times during a conversation about board games on Sunny and Shay's BBC Radio London show live on Saturday night before the episode was uploaded to Sounds....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 05:28:53 GMT
British man, 25, fights extradition to Greece over murder of teenage Next shop assistant
Tyrell Matthews-Burton was killed on his 19th birthday in a brawl involving 30 Brits in Malia in 2013....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 05:27:04 GMT
Italy, Greece and Sweden could be added to UK quarantine list this week
The countries would be added to the 'red' list of high-risk destinations, but it comes as the Government is considering slashing quarantine from 14 days to eight days....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 05:22:10 GMT
An inspiration to us all- Prince Philip could sail a yacht, fly a jet and drive a carriage
ANNE DE COURCY: From the moment the Queen, as a prim young girl of 13, was shown around the Royal Naval College at Dartmouth by a dashing 18-year-old cadet, no other man really counted....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 05:17:14 GMT
Greece's PM announces lower taxes, social security contributions
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Thursday five measures to lower taxes and social security contributions for workers and businesses. The package of reductions is worth 2.5 billion euros...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 05:14:39 GMT
Tommy Lee's wife Brittany Furlan buys Halloween pumpkins in Calabasas
Brittany Furlan and Tommy Lee appear to be staying put in the United States for now, with the 34-year-old internet personality spotted shopping for pumpkins in Calabasas on Thursday....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 05:14:05 GMT
Should Harry Maguire be given a break after poor Manchester United and England form?
Maguire's confidence looks shot and United have a daunting fixture list looming. So should Solskjaer take the opportunity to reduce the pressure on Maguire this weekend?...[read more]