This news comes as Greece faced severe weather over the weekend which caused widespread flooding and serious infrastructure damage in the western parts of the country.
Severe flooding has hit parts of Greece.
The intense weather phenomena hit particularly hard the areas of Epirus and Thessaly. Etoloakarnania, Achaia and the Ionian islands were also affected.
Rivers overflowed, flooding crops and cutting off roads, while some villages were evacuated for precautionary reasons and bridges collapsed.
France’s armed forces also confirmed on Saturday that a contract with Greece for the supply of the French frigates had just been signed.
“Since we have been in discussion with the Greeks, the American offer is no longer on the table… We also signed the contract with the Greeks. It was initialled a few days ago,” the armed forces ministry told AFP.
The US State Department on Friday announced the approval of a potential sale of four Multi-Mission Surface Combatant ships for $6.9 billion to Greece alongside $2.5 billion worth of upgrades to the country’s existing Meko Class ships.
France-Greece frigate deal is “final” as Athens declines US offer.
The announcement triggered some concerns over the Athens-Paris agreement, especially after a long-existing submarine deal between France and Australia was abruptly tanked by a bombshell AUKUS pact in September, without any prior warning.
This time around, according to the French military and RT News, the US “had warned us that this announcement was going to come out” and that Americans allegedly had “no inclination to go further” with an actual sale of their frigates.
New York waitress, Ervita Katehis, lost her job in October but she tells The Australian Financial Review she’s in no rush to find a new job.
Katehis also won’t take welfare because of how it might affect her credit rating. She wants to buy a house next year and knows banks will turn her away if she registered for unemployment benefits.
“I am not taking welfare benefits. I won’t ask because the bank will ask if I get a loan,” she says.
The waitress isn’t the only American making this choice. According to recent statistics, the number of people claiming unemployment benefits in the United States has fallen to 2 million from 18 million at the beginning of the year.
US President Joe Biden.
Another 200,000 new jobs were also registered in November and the overall number of people entering the workforce has risen.
US President Joe Biden said these statistics show that “America is back to work and our jobs recovery is going very strong.”
For Katehis, this means she can turn to the gig economy to make some money before starting to look for a job in the new year in the industry she wants. She says there are plenty of jobs out there.
“I am continuing to look for the same work in hospitality, but I want to make sure I make the same money or better,” she concludes.
Most people will know the name Krazy Kon. He is an internationally acclaimed DJ, CD series producer and event promoter.
Many say he is an innovator, creator and legend who has been at the top of his industry for over 25 years and in this time has built a Greek entertainment empire.
DJ Krazy Kon has also just released the 26th volume in his iconic Greece Mix Series. To mark the occasion, we find out more about the DJ and his plans for the future.
Who is DJ Krazy Kon?
As a Dj, Krazy Kon started playing clubs and bars in Sydney in late 1994. Since 2004, he has gone onto play over 120 gigs across Australia with numerous shows in Melbourne, Adelaide, Darwin, Perth, Brisbane, Townsville, Gold Coast, Canberra and Hobart.
On the international stage, he has headlined 14 shows in America playing in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Boston and Tampa. He has also played four shows in Wellington, New Zealand.
DJ Krazy Kon.
As a producer and from his ideology, he has created the iconic GREEK MIX CD Series. It’s the biggest selling Greek CD series in Australian history. The series has broken all barriers with its availability in mainstream music stores such as Sanity, JB Hi Fi, Virgin, Myer and Big W.
Everyone has grown up listening to a DJ Krazy Kon CD and so far he has released an incredible 26 albums. His music is available all over the world on all the digital platforms with over 2 million streams on Spotify alone in 2021.
He has the recognition of making 4 ARIA Compilations Charts and 6 x #1 ITunes Dance Charts. This is a first for a Greek artist in Australia. He remains the only DJ in the world outside of Greece to have his own Greek CD series.
DJ Krazy Kon’s new album:
DJ Krazy Kon has returned with a bang and the 26th volume in his iconic Greece Mix Series.
Featuring the biggest Greek hits of the year in a trademark super mix, the new CD showcases an awesome track listing including artists Argiros, Kiamos, Foureira, Mad Clip, Zevgara, Vrettos, Kalidis, Tsalikis, Josephine, Pandelidis and many more.
The new CD hit #1 on the iTunes Dance chart in Australia four days after its release on November 12.
The new CD hit #1 on the iTunes Dance chart in Australia.
When The Greek Herald asks the DJ what inspires him to continue producing albums and showcasing Greek music, he says:
“I have dedicated my life and career to Greek music and entertainment industry. I am as Greek as they get! I grew up listening to Greek music from a young age and had a dream of creating my own CD series produced and manufactured in Australia. The CD series is now known around the world and educating people with what’s new in Greek music and that is a big motivator for me.”
Costa Georgiadis has snatched the audience choice award for favourite television host at this year’s AACTA awards.
The Gardening Australia host was among Eric Bana, Sooshi Mango and Wentworth as those recognised by viewers.
Gardening Australia won the award for favourite entertainment program.
Queer romance film Ellie and Abbie (& Ellie’s Dead Aunt) starring Zoe Terakes took out Best Indie Film.
The film is directed by Monica Zanetti and stars Sophie Hawkshaw as ‘Ellie’, who struggles to ask her classmate ‘Abbie’ (Terakes) to their school formal when her dead Aunt Tara shows up to offer her advice.
Terakes made history as the first non-binary Australian actor to be considered for the AACTA award for Best Lead Actor in a feature film.
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has unanimously adopted a resolution proposed by Greece on Monday to work towards repatriating cultural property.
110 other member states aired their concerns around the illicit trafficking of cultural property at the UNGA’s 44th plenary meeting.
Billionaire US hedge fund manager Michael Steinhardt has agreed to return over $99 million worth of stolen antiquities.
In return, he will dodge criminal charges for acquiring pieces that were smuggled out of 11 countries including Greece.
In addition, he will be banned from buying any more for the rest of his life.
“For decades, Michael Steinhardt displayed a rapacious appetite for plundered artefacts without concern for the legality of his actions, the legitimacy of the pieces he bought and sold, or the grievous cultural damage he wrought across the globe,” District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr said in a news release.
“His pursuit of ‘new’ additions to showcase and sell knew no geographic or moral boundaries, as reflected in the sprawling underworld of antiquities traffickers, crime bosses, money launderers and tomb raiders he relied upon to expand his collection.”
Mr Steinhardt said in a prepared statement issued by his attorneys that he was “pleased that the District Attorney’s years-long investigation has concluded without any charges and that items wrongfully taken by others will be returned to their native countries.”
Prosecutors say Steinhardt bought artefacts from “tomb raiders” and crime bosses.
138 of the 180 stolen antiquities were Greece, Israel, or Italy, according to a statement of facts.
Many of which were removed from their countries of origin during times of war or civil unrest, prosecutors said.
The Greek chest, dating from around 1,300 BC in Crete, was a larnax designed for holding human remains.
Prosecutors said it was purchased from a known antiquities trafficker.
The antiquities will be returned to their rightful owners, according to Mr Vance.
— Australian Human Rights Commission (@AusHumanRights) December 9, 2021
The accolade recognises Contos for helping lead a national reckoning with sexual assault.
Her petition for earlier sex education in schools inspired hundreds of former Sydney schoolgirls to come forward about their experience with sexual assault this year.
The US state of Wisconsin has honoured two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo with his own eponymous bus route.
Route 34, named ‘Giannis Line’ to coincide with Antetokounmpo’s jersey number, went into service on Sunday, a day before his 27th birthday.
The Milwaukee County Transit System said the honour is “in recognition of the historic contributions Giannis has already given to the people of Milwaukee.”
“(MCTS) has been a part of the fabric of the Milwaukee community for decades and now so will the Bucks’ superstar who, along with his teammates, brought our city its first NBA championship in 50 years,” they said.
“Happy Birthday, Giannis!”
To celebrate all @Giannis_An34 has done for the @Bucks and our community, we’ve named an honorary route after him – the Giannis Line! Happy birthday, Giannis! 🥳🎉🎁🚌
They also noted Antetokounmpo’s advocacy for racial justice.
“Giannis has been an upstanding figure in the Milwaukee community ever since he arrived back in 2013, including his participation in the social justice movement of 2020,” they said.
The route connects Congress Street and Hopkins Street with North 6th Street and Downtown Milwaukee.
A Sydney police officer has said he’s “disgusted” with himself during a sentencing hearing today in the NSW District Court.
Senior constables James Delinicolis, 30, and Angelo Dellosa, 31, were suspended after being charged in relation to a consensual sexual encounter with a schoolgirl while on duty.
They each admitted to a single count of misconduct in public office, after an investigation identified nine women who were approached by the officers over a one-year period.
Delinicolis told the NSW District Court he’s “disgusted” in himself.
He revealed his wife filed for divorce, but said he understood her position.
“I am disgusted with myself,” he said.
“It’s brought great embarrassment to the NSW Police Force.”
He told the court he’d hand out “a couple” of post-it notes with a fake name and phone number every week, including to the schoolgirl at a train station.
Acting Judge Peter Berman asked whether the purpose of the notes was “just in case you met an attractive woman”, which he agreed.
He told the court he accepts full responsibility for his actions and has learned lessons.
“Firstly, I should be more respectful, especially to women,” he said.
