Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson Arrive in Greece to Celebrate His Birthday!Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are enjoying a little getaway for his birthday! The Oscar-winning actor and the 63-year-old actress/singer stayed safe in masks as they arrived in Paros Island, Greece on Saturday afternoon (July 11). PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Tom Hanks The longtime couple are in....
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Izabel Goulart & Fiance Kevin Trapp Bare Their Amazing Bodies While on Vacation for His BirthdayIzabel Goulart puts her incredible physique on display in a white bikini while enjoying a stay at a resort on Friday (July 10) in Mykonos, Greece. The 35-year-old former Victoria’s Secret Angel was joined by her fiance Kevin Trapp, who celebrated his 30th birthday two days earlier. Kevin is a ....
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Reaction to Turkish ruling and Erdogan statement on Hagia SophiaTurkish President Tayyip Erdogan declared Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia open to Muslim worship on Friday after a court ruled that the building’s conversion to a museum by modern Turkey’s founding statesman was illegal. Below are some reactions to the court’s ruling and Erdogan̵....
Erdogan says Hagia Sophia to be reopened for Muslim worshipISTANBUL, Turkey – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Friday, July 10, that the Hagia Sophia , one of the architectural wonders of the world, would be reopened for Muslim worship, sparking fury among Christian leaders and in neighboring Greece.
His declaration came after a top Tu....
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Turkey's Erdogan says Hagia Sophia becomes mosque after court rulingTurkish President Tayyip Erdogan declared Istanbul's Hagia Sophia open to Muslim worship on Friday after a top court ruled that the building's conversion to a museum by modern Turkey's founding statesman was illegal.
Erdogan made his announcement just an hour after the court ruling was revealed, ....
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Divorce rate above EU averageThe divorce rate in Cyprus is above the EU average, a fair bit higher than in Greece and about three times higher than in Malta and Ireland. Cyprus' divorce rate in 2017, the most recent year data was made available, per one thousand persons is 2.2, compared to the EU's...
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Europe fears complacency; virus hits 'full speed' in AfricaBelgrade: Asian and European officials pleaded with their citizens Thursday to respect modest precautions as several countries saw coronavirus outbreaks accelerate or sought to prevent new flare-ups, while the virus showed no signs of slowing its initial advance in Africa and the Americas. Follow....
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Greek researchers say close to launching own, cheaper COVID-19 testResearchers in Greece say they are close to launching a molecular test to detect COVID-19 which could provide a cheaper alternative to imported kits and uninterrupted access to supplies. Greece currently uses diagnostic kits imported from a variety of suppliers abroad. The potential new test would u....
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International aeronautical exercise carried outAn international aeronautical exercise was carried off the coast of Limassol on Wednesday with the participation of Cyprus, Greece, France and Italy, the defence ministry said in a statement. Greece's frigate Kanaris, France's frigate Aconit with its helicopter, Italy's frigate Alpino with its helic....
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Greek government seeks curbs on right to protest, unions push backPublic sector workers walked off their jobs on Wednesday in defence of Greeks' right to protest, as lawmakers began debating a government bill to place restrictions on the country's frequent street demonstrations. During Greece's long debt crisis, which began in late 2009 and led to three internatio....
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Ryanair to offer 500 routes from UK this summerA Manchester to Faro service marked the first of post-lockdown flight out of the UK by the low-cost carrier on June 21st, and following the easing of travel restrictions by government, British holidaymakers can now visit Spain, Italy or Greece.....
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Greece: Several hurt as subway train hits terminus barrierATHENS, Greece (AP) — Several people received light injuries on a subway train near Athens after it failed to stop in time before hitting a barrier at an overground terminus station, authorities said Tuesday.
At least eight people were hurt, public authorities said, when the train hit the barri....
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Our View: Ferry service a great idea but tough hurdles remainIt was good news that the EU has approved the €6m subsidy for Cyprus to create a ferry link with Greece, which is long overdue. However, this is really just the first stage of the process following the initial decision. The usual bureaucratic delays plus the pandemic have already put...
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Greece to resume direct flights with Britain from July 15Greece is allowing direct flights from Britain on July 15, the Greek government said on Monday, as Athens tries to salvage its all-important summer tourist season. Greece lifted restrictions on flights from EU countries to its two main airports on June 15 and the rest on July 1 – but had kep....
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The Latest: Flights from UK to Greece can resume July 15ATHENS, Greece — Greece's government has announced that direct flights from the United Kingdom to all airports in Greece can resume on July 15.
Government spokesman Stelios Petsas said Monday the decision was made "in cooperation with the British government and after the recommendation of exper....
Religious education dulls critical thinkingBy George Koumoullis That the teaching of religious education is schools is anachronistic, is plain not only to intellectuals but also to enlightened church leaders – in Greece at least – as well as several theologians. Now, a high school pupil has shaken things up, pointing out this anachronism....
Greece extends migrant camp lockdown despite criticismCHIOS, Greece – Greece on Saturday, July 4, announced another extension of a coronavirus lockdown in its teeming migrant camps, despite allegations that it has used the pandemic to limit the movement of migrants.
The camp lockdown began on March 21 and is now .......
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Coronavirus: list of recategorised 'safe' countries releasedThe health ministry on Friday announced the revised categories from which Cyprus accepts passengers. The revised lists will be in effect from Monday, July 6. Category A concerns countries deemed low risk includes Austria, Germany, Denmark, Greece, Estonia, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Hungar....
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England publishes quarantine-free travel listPassengers arriving from certain destinations will no longer need to self-isolate when arriving in England transport secretary, Grant Shapps, has confirmed. A full list of countries has now been published, including popular destinations Spain, Germany, France and Greece.....
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The full list of countries English people can now travel to without a coronavirus quarantineGetty
The UK government has lifted the coronavirus travel quarantine for people returning to England from almost 60 countries around the world.
Previously all people arriving in England had to quarantine themselves for 14 days.
Most European countries are included in the list.
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Greece holidays: When will Greece allow British tourists?GREECE is one of the most popular tourist destinations for Brits, and the country has just had around 3,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus compared to the UK's 280,000. When will Greece allow British tourist in?....
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Kelsea Ballerini's Greek Bikini Throwback Is Ridiculously HotCountry singer Kelsea Ballerini set Instagram ablaze this week when she shared a seriously hot throwback bikini photo from a past vacation. The “Dibs” singer looked every inch the superstar and put her flawless figure on show for the camera as she stood at the edge of an infinity swimmi....
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Minister defends PM's dad in Greek travel rowTransport Secretary Grant Shapps has defended Prime Minister Boris Johnson's father, Stanley Johnson, who travelled to Greece despite the barring of direct entry from the UK. Mr Shapps said that Mr Johnson would have to quarantine upon return to the UK and that the travel complied with Foreign Offic....
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Greece reveals more measures to shield jobs, firms from COVID-19 impactGreece’s economy performed better than others in the euro zone in the first quarter but the hit from coronavirus restrictions in the second and third quarters will be “dramatic”, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Friday. Speaking in parliament, he announced a new measures ....
Stanley Johnson Greece flight raised in CommonsJacob Rees-Mogg reaches for a Biblical quote when questioned about Stanley Johnson's trip to Greece during the UK's coronavirus lockdown.....
Disy leader says Europe united against TurkeyDisy leader Averof Neophytou said on Wednesday Turkey will find a united European response to Ankara's provocations in the Eastern Mediterranean. Speaking in Athens after a meeting with Greek Prime Minister, Kyriacos Mitsotakis, Neophytou thanked Greece for their support on the issue of Turkey. He a....
How small towns around the US are reacting to the COVID-19 pandemic
Small towns across the US have been hard-hit by the coronavirus, and are adopting new strategies to bounce back.
As gyms have closed during lockdown, there's been increased interest in outdoor recreation, and communities are working to build new parks and exercise areas.
People are als....
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Feature documentary on Academy Award-winning actress Olympia DukakisA special premiere screening for Greece and Cyprus is taking place next week of the intimate verité documentary Olympia. Featuring the Academy award-winning Greek-American actress, the documentary tells a poignant story of a woman finding her own voice on her own terms. On July 10 on Facebook (8pm)....
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Greece rolls out red carpet to visitors as airports reopenWith traditional music and sweets, Greece reopened its regional airports to international travellers on Wednesday, pinning its hopes on a recovery in tourism after a three-month lockdown. Greece’s tourism sector accounts for a fifth of its economic output and employs 700,000 people. “....
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Greece reopens regional airports, Malta opens up flights to several European citiesGreece reopened its regional airports to international flights on Wednesday, pinning its hopes on a recovery in tourism after a three-month lockdown. The Mediterranean nation, emerging from a decade-long debt crisis, has been unwinding travel restrictions to kick-start its tourism sector, which acco....
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'Nothing we can do about it!' Britons warned they may be stopped from entering air bridgesUK air bridges will soon be announced by the Government with countries such as Greece and Spain on track to be listed as safe to travel to for Britons, but not all countries in the EU will accept British holidaymakers after a second spike of COVID cases in Leicester.....
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EU reopens its borders to 14 nations but not to US touristsBRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union will reopen its borders to travelers from 14 countries, and possibly China soon, the bloc announced Tuesday, but most Americans have been refused entry for at least another two weeks due to soaring coronavirus infections in the U.S.
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Recycling laggard Greece to discard single-use plasticGreece has drafted a bill banning the use of a range of single-use plastics, from takeaway coffee cups to cotton buds, ahead of an EU deadline in 2021, the government said on Tuesday. Greeks, who are heavy coffee drinkers, annually require 350 million plastic cups and 2 billion plastic bottles,...
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Summer holiday residences in GreeceHoliday residences in Crete, Paros and Santorini are expected to be this year's summer hotspots for the Leptos group. These holiday homes are uniquely decorated, aesthetically harmonised with their surroundings and all draw inspiration from the endless blue of the sea. The summer homes in Santorini ....
Greece holidays: When can I go to Greece?GREECE announced this afternoon it would not be taking part in an air bridge with the UK, owing to our high death and infection rate. When can I go to Greece?....
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Greece says it will not allow direct flights from UK, Sweden until July 15Direct flights from Britain and Sweden to Greece will not be allowed until July 15, Greek authorities said on Monday, adding that they would use EU guidelines to determine which countries were considered at high risk of spreading the novel coronavirus. British holidaymakers are a primary market for ....
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TUI Group raring to go across EuropeAll TUI tour operators and airlines are ready to restart their businesses as travel restrictions are eased across Europe. The Balearic Islands, Greece, Cyprus, Portugal and Croatia are the focus of the first holidays.....
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Movie theaters around the state begin reopening after COVID-19 closuresBy Brandy McDonnellA version of this story appears in the Sunday Life section of The Oklahoman.Now playing: Oklahoma movie theaters reopening following coronavirus closuresThe handsome new seats the Oklahoma City Museum of Art unveiled back in February in its historic Samuel Roberts Noble Theater ar....
Coronavirus delays Athens mosque openingATHENS, Greece – A long-delayed mosque in Athens will open later this year as the coronavirus pandemic impeded preparations, officials said this week.
The mosque project began in 2007 in the face of strong opposition from the influential Orthodox Church of Greece and nationalist sentiment agai....
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Travel relief for Britons as two-week quarantine reviewedThe British government says it will announce travel agreements with countries such as France, Greece and Spain next week as it reviews its policy of imposing a 14-day quarantine for travelers arriving in Britain.....
