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WEBSep 16, 2010 · September 30, 2024 2. A 55-year-old taxi driver has been arrested for assaulting a 33-year-old transgender woman and her companion. The woman underwent surgery and has been hospitalized. The incident took place in central Athens early Thursday morning, September 26, 2024. According to the police …
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 · 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.
Greece’s New Year tradition: Vasilopita and the secret of the …
WEBDec 31, 2017 · The origins of Vasilopita tradition is associated with Saint Basil of Kaesaria, whose name day is celebrated on January 1st and he is also the Saint who brings presents to the children, the Greek Santa Klaus. According to the Greek Orthodox narrative, St Basil (330AD-379AD) who was Bishop of Caesaria, called on the citizens to raise a ransom ...
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 …
Platform for Greece's new IDs opens on Sept 25 - Keep Talking …
WEBSep 24, 2023 · A new platform where Greek citizens can book an appointment for the issue of a new, higher-security, contactless police ID card is to open at the gov.gr portal on Monday, September 25, 2023. Citizens will be able to book an appointment at a police station, which will be confirmed through an e-mail and SMS to their phone.
The Perfect Greek Coffee and its secrets: From making to ordering …
WEBApr 17, 2019 · Method for one medium sweet coffee: Pour one cup of water (40ml) into the briki. Add one teaspoon coffee. Add one teaspoon sugar if you like. Put the briki on the heat and stir very well. Remove the spoon, bring the coffee slowly to heat up , turn the heat lower and watch how the coffee is brewed.
Villages evacuated as wildfire is raging on Kefalonia island
WEBJul 4, 2021 · The big wildfire on the island of Kefalonia is raging also on Sunday morning, burning down thousands of acres and creating a suffocating atmosphere. The strong winds make the work of dozens of firefighters extremely difficult. Several villages and settlements have been evacuated, among them Kaparandriti, Agia Rini, Markopoulo, Kremmidi, Pastra ...
UPDATE Rocks fall on Shipwreck, after earthquake strikes with 5.4R ...
WEBSep 8, 2022 · A earthquake stroke with a magnitude of 5.4 on the Richter scale between the islands of Zakynthos and Kefalonia in the Ionian Sea. Greece’s Geodynamic Institute announced. The tremor occurred at 10:36 Thursday morning 70 km West of Zakunthos and 57km South-West of Lixouri on Kefalonia. It focal depth was 11.6 km.
Suffering from anorexia, TV presenter Nana Karayianni dies at 38
WEBJune 27, 2017 Social 1 Comment. Journalist and television presenter of lifestyle magazines, Nana Karayianni, was found dead in her apartment in the district of Kypseli in Athens. The 38-year-old talented young woman had been struggling with anorexia nervosa for many years. Her body was found on her bed in her apartment.