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WEBSep 16, 2010 · September 19, 2024 1. A 32-year-old Ukrainian woman, who was residing in Germany, was the tourist who died in Samaria gorge on Wednesday, state-run news agency amna.gr reported on Thursday, clarifying initially confusing information about the rockfall victim. The woman was member of a group hiking through the gorge.
Greek Easter wishes before and after Resurrection: Καλή …
WEBApr 18, 2020 · Easter wishes are a bit complicated and depend on whether they are exchanged before of after Jesus Resurrection. In the average Greeks wish Καλό Πάσχα! Kalo Pascha! Happy Easter! from Palm Sunday until Good Wednesday or Good Thursday. From Good Thursday noon until Good Saturday before Jesus Resurrection at …
Speed train ICE Athens-Thessaloniki services: Prices, schedules
WEBMay 16, 2022 · Ticket prices and itineraries. A. Class: € 65 Athens-Thessaloniki / € 48.6 Athens-Larissa / € 25.4 Thessaloniki-Larissa. B. Class: € 55 Athens-Thessaloniki / € 41.5 Athens-Larissa / € 22.1 Thessaloniki-Larissa. For 20 days, ie for trips that will take place until 03. June 2022, a 20% discount applies to the final ticket prices.
Very high risk of fires in Greece, August 23-25
WEBAug 22, 2024 · High temperatures and high-velocity summer winds (meltemia) forecast for the next three days raise the threat for fires in four main areas of Greece, Climate Crisis & Civil Protection Minister Vassilis Kikilias said on Thursday. The Minister called on citizens to be cautious and refrain from outdoor actions what could lead to wildfires.
Amendment seeks additional US bases on Greek islands
WEBAug 2, 2023 · An amendment to assess the potential for additional bases or an expanded US military presence specifically on Greek islands, has been passed at the US House of Representatives. This amendment comes in the context of the expanded defense cooperation agreement signed by the United States and Greece in October 2021, granting US forces access to ...
How to exchange Easter wishes in Greek before and after …
WEBApr 21, 2022 · Happy Easter! from Palm Sunday until Good Wednesday or Good Thursday. From Good Thursday noon until Good Saturday before Jesus Resurrection at midnight you will hear Καλή Ανάσταση! Kali Anastasi! Happy Resurrection! When the priests bring the Holy Fire out of the church at midnight on Resurrection Saturday, and everybody has lit …
Commuters in trouble due to work stoppages in public transport, …
WEBSep 20, 2023 · Commuters in Greek capital Athens will face troubles on Thursday, due to the 24-hour strike called by several unions, as transport workers will also join the protest against the Labor Bill with strike and wort stoppages. One of the problems is that a court in Athens declared as “illegal” the strike announced by the Metro workers and yet ...
Railway network in Greece collapsing; Hellenic Train to seek ...
WEBOct 3, 2023 · Greece’s railway network is collapsing after the floods in September destroyed most of it, the companies in charge have been left without substantial income and the Hellenic Train seeks to renegotiate its contract with the Greek state and eventually also seek compensation for the revenue loses.. The track lines have been destroyed in most of ...
Earth Hour: Lights switched off on Acropolis, other public buildings ...
WEBMar 24, 2024 · The lights on the Acropolis, the Presidential Mansion, the Parliament and other public buildings were switched off for one hour from 8:30 to 9:30 on Saturday evening to mark the global environment even Earth Hour. Video: Light off on the Acropolis via amna.gr. Video: Lights go out at the building of Athens Municipality.
Two medals for Greece's rowing teams in Paris Olympics
WEBAug 2, 2024 · Greece’s rowing teams won two bronze medals in Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Friday. The pairs Papakonstantinou-Gaidatzis and Kontou-Fitsiou won the 5th and the 6th medals in Greece’s rowing history in the Olympic Games. Milena Kontou and Zoi Fitsiou won the bronze medal in Paris Olympic Games in the lightweight women’s double sculls on Friday.