Giant squid washes up near Nafplio (vid)
A giant squid was found dead on Karathonas beach in Nafplio, on Monday.
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Parliament votes for investigation into former SYRIZA minister
The parliament plenary decided late on Tuesday that a preliminary investigation committee should be set up to investigate the role of former SYRIZA minister Nikos Pappas in the granting television channel licences in 2015 and 2016.
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The National Recovery Plan a unique opportunity to radically remodel the Greek economy
The National Recovery and Resilience Plan is a well thought-out roadmap that has 170 projects, investments and reforms, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday, during a presentation of the plan. It is based on four pillars: the digital transition of the state and the economy, increasing employment and social cohesion, the green economy, and rapid growth of productive activity. This is a project that covers all of Greece, concerns every Greek man and woman, and which aspires to create 200,000 jobs but also to increase GDP by 7.0 points in the next six years, Mitsotakis said.
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European Commission proposes additional 2.5 billion euros for Greece
The European Commission has proposed to the European Council that six EU member-states should receive 3.7 billion euros in additional financial assistance under SURE, the 100-billion-euro instrument designed to protect jobs and incomes affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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10% of Greeks already vaccinated
The vaccination program in the country is continuing at a satisfactory pace, as more than one million citizens have already taken the first dose.
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US Army's fantastic rendition of the "Dance of Zalongo" (vid)
The U.S. Army Europe and Africa Band & Chorus decided to celebrate the bicentennial of the Greek War of Independence with a stunning rendition of the demotic (folklore) song "Dance of Zalongo".
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Frustrated citizens stage outdoor parties
Catering and shops may be closed, but the spring weather was enough to get citizens out on the streets and squares.
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Lockdown: Gradually opening of market, retail, schools, catering
During the week, the dates for the gradual removal of the lockdown will be judged.
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Mitsotakiss: Greece and the USA strategic partners for security and prosperity in the Eastern Mediterranean
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and US President Joe Biden reaffirmed the strategic nature of Greek-US cooperation for security and prosperity in the wider Eastern Mediterranean region during a phone contact late on Thursday.
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Biden: Under my government, the United States and Greece will be as close as possible
An online event to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Greek Revolution was organised by the White House, which was attended by more than 100 members of the Greek-American community. The event was coordinated by White House press secretary Jen Psaki, who has Greek roots, with President Joe Biden addressing the expatriates, saying: "I see many good friends on the screen."
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President Biden's message for the bicentennial of Greek Independence (vid)
The President of the United States of America sent a videotaped message on the occassion of the 200 years of Greek independence.
The parade for 25th of March for the 200 years of the Greek Revolution (vid)
The two hundred years of the beginning of the Greek State through the revolution of 1821 was celebrated with a military parade that this year was different.
Period costumes, calvary units, the banners of the revolution were trooped before the President and the Prime Minister, as well as foreign dignitaries like Prince Charles, the PM of Russia, and the Minister of Defense of France.
Foreign cities and countries honor the bicentennial of the Greek Revolution
The timeless message of the Greek Revolution against the Ottoman Turks of 1821, which still remains relevant to this day, but also the place of today's Greece in the world are honored, on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of it in an original way. With the illumination of typical monuments or town halls of more than 50 cities around the world, from Helsinki and Riga in the north, to South Africa and Australia in the south..
1821 Bicentennial: Aegean airlines formed the number 200 by flying over the Peloponnese
Aegean Airlines is also moving, or rather flying to the tune of bicentennial celebrations for the Greek Revolution, as one of its aircraft flew over the Peloponnese, forming with its course the number 200
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