Panel Says Single-Dose Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Safe and Effective
Scientists at Johnson& Johnson are poised for FDA approval for the emergency use of its new coronavirus vaccine. Credit: Facebook/Johnson& Johnson A new, single-dose coronavirus vaccine...
View ArticleGreek Patriot who Donated Entire Estate to Homeland Defense Honored
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou honored Iakovos Tsounis at the Presidential Mansion. Credit: Hellenic Presidency Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou honored the Greek shipowner and World...
View ArticleIllegal Lead Shot from Hunters Poisons, Kills Flamingos in Greece
Greater Flamingos. Credit:Dhaval Vargiya/Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 4.0 Dangerous, illegal lead pellets used by hunters in northern Greece have poisoned and killed dozens of flamingos who migrate to...
View ArticleGreece to Manufacture New Border Surveillance Drones
The new border surveillance drone will be named IDEX 2021:LOTUS. Credit: Intracom Defense Greece will manufacture a new, innovative, border surveillance drone. Named the IDEX 2021: LOTUS, which...
View ArticleErdogan Renames the Aegean as “Sea of Islands”
Erdogan referred to the Aegean as the “Sea of the Islands” on Wednesday. Credit: CC BY 3.0/Wikipedia Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan referred to the Aegean Sea by the name “Sea of Islands” on...
View ArticleGreece Introduces New Regulations for Pets; Stricter Penalties for Abuse
Stricter penalties for animal abuse are introduced in Greece. Credit: Greek Reporter Greece is introducing sweeping new regulations for pet owners and pet sellers and stricter penalties for animal...
View ArticleSuccessful Greeks Share Knowledge in YouTube Series “Learn From the Greeks”
Yorgos Karamihos, featured on a recent “Learn From the Greeks” episode/Credit: Twitter Successful Greek-Americans from all across the West Coast are being featured in a new YouTube series titled “Learn...
View Article#MeToo Greece: PM Vows to Apply Stricter Laws for Sexual Abuse
Greece’s PM Mitsotakis announces new measures against sexual abuse. Credit: Greek government Greece’s PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Thursday that he will bring about new legislation to tighten...
View ArticleEU Leaders Mull Coronavirus Vaccine Certificates In Bid to Boost Travel
On Thursday, EU leaders will discuss a possible coronavirus vaccine certificate to ease travel this spring and summer. Credit: Greek Reporter Reacting in time to enable European and UK travelers to get...
View ArticleCoronavirus Cases Reach 1,784 in Greece Thursday
Credit: Greek Reporter Greece recorded a total of 1,784 cases of the virus on Thursday, out of the total 50,247 coronavirus tests that were conducted across the country during the day. The current...
View ArticleMigrant Camp at Lesvos to be Shut Down Soon, Greece Says
The Kara Tepe migrant facility on Lesvos. Credit: Greek Ministry of Immigration The migrant camp of Kara Tepe in the island of Lesvos will shut down within the next few weeks, Μigration Minister Notis...
View ArticlePresident Anastasiades Welcomes New Cyprus Peace Talks
Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades. Credit: Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office handout Cypriot President Nikos Anastasiades on Thursday hailed the United Nations bid to resume peace talks...
View ArticleTemperatures in Eastern Mediterranean Rise 3 Times Faster than World Average
Tourists stroll on the Acropolis. Credit: Greek Reporter Temperatures in the Eastern Mediterranean are rising three times faster than the global average, with the effects of climate change already felt...
View ArticleGreek-American Brothers Explore Beauty and Legacy of the East Med
Mark Matthews and his brother Sean Mathews in Athens. Photo supplied. Inspired by their family’s Greek roots and their love for the region, two Greek-American brothers are looking to explore the modern...
View ArticleThe 1821 Greek Revolution Began in the Fierce Mountain Stronghold of Mani
“Victory or death” reads the sign over the cross in the Greek revolutionary flag of Mani. Credit: dimitrisvetsikas1969/pixabay Mani was the place where the Greek uprising against Ottoman rule actually...
View ArticleGerman Embassy Celebrates Bicentennial of Greek War of Independence
The Battle of Navarino. Credit: Ambroise Louis Garneray from chateauversailles.fr/Wikipedia/Public Domain The German Embassy in Athens will begin its year-long commemoration of the Greek War of...
View ArticleWhen Will Americans Be Allowed to Travel to Greece This Year?
Americans are eager to travel to Greece after being barred for the most part during 2020. Will the situation change soon?Credit: Greek Reporter Americans have been a major part of summer tourism in...
View ArticleCoronavirus: Lockdown Extended in Attica; 1,790 Cases Friday
Credit: Greek Reporter Attica will remain under strict lockdown measures until March 8, Nikos Chardalias, Deputy Minister for Civil Protection announced on Friday. The stringent anti-virus measures in...
View ArticleCoronavirus Vaccine Certificate “By Summer” EU Leaders Decide
Coronavirus vaccine certificates, which will be issued by the nations of the EU, may ease travel this Summer. Credit: Greek Reporter A coronavirus vaccine certificate for travelers, to ease movement by...
View ArticleTurkey Reiterates Right to Defend “Blue Homeland”
Turkish vessel the Oruc Reis is escorted into Greek waters by five Turkish Navy vessels on Monday, August 10. Photo: Turkish Defense Ministry Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar declared on Friday...
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