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Antetokounmpo family donates 10,000 surgical masks to Athens suburb of Zografou

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Antetokounmpo family donates 10,000 surgical masks to Athens suburb of Zografou

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and his brothers donated 10,000 surgical masks to the Athens suburb of Zografou on Wednesday to help fight the coronavirus pandemic.

The Antetokounmpo family also asked for some of the masks to be distributed to the district of Sepolia, where the brothers grew up.

“I’d like to thank the Antetokounmpo brothers for their generous donation that becomes even greater since it takes place in difficult times for the whole planet,” Mayor of Zografou, Vassilis Thodas, said.

Giannis and his brothers Thanasis, Kostas and Alexis grew up in poverty in their early days in Greece, where their parents had arrived from Nigeria as immigrants.

The Antetokounmpo brothers started their basketball careers playing for the Filathlitikos team in Zografou. Source: Clutchpoints.

They grew up selling merchandise in the streets of the capital in order to help their poor family, but playing basketball for the Filathlitikos team in Zografou changed their lives.

“With their donation they confirm that they have not forgotten the city which played a role in their basketball careers. And when the nightmare of the coronavirus is over, the municipality will honour Giannis and his brothers accordingly,” the Mayor of Zografou added.

The municipality announced that the masks will be immediately distributed to employees in the region and to vulnerable groups.

READ MORE: Giannis Antetokounmpo donates $100,000 to out-of-work stadium employees

European Parliament to offer free food and shelter to homeless and healthcare workers

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European Parliament to offer free food and shelter to homeless and healthcare workers

Chefs at the European Parliament will cook more than 1,000 meals a day to feed healthcare workers and the homeless in the Brussels region, the EP President David Sassoli announced on Wednesday. 

Mr Sassoli said the Parliament would also be making parts of their Brussels and Strasbourg buildings available to help house vulnerable people or patients in the fight against coronavirus.

“During this serious health emergency, we want to be close to those who suffer, to those who work tirelessly in our hospitals, to the city and people of Brussels, as well as those of Strasbourg and Luxembourg, who welcome us and who need our help today. Europe’s strength is in its ability to act in solidarity,” the EP President explained the decision in a video on Twitter.

According to Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia, the Parliament’s building in Brussels could end up hosting up to 100 homeless people every night.

The move comes as homeless people become more vulnerable during the coronavirus pandemic, as donations to shelters dry up and many public areas remain closed.

British comedians, Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, travel for us in ‘The Trip To Greece’

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British comedians, Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, travel for us in ‘The Trip To Greece’

Internationally-acclaimed British comedians, Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, are back in action with their latest series of The Trip.

Directed by Michael Winterbottom, ‘The Trip to Greece‘ sees Coogan and Brydon retracing the steps of Homer’s Odysseus in only six days. Naturally, they spend much of their time enjoying fine dining, waxing philosophical and impersonating everyone that comes to mind.

British comedians, Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, in ‘The Trip to Greece.’ Source: IFC Films.

At a time where we’re isolated in our homes — not to mention, bereft of many new productions out of Hollywood — the return of Coogan and Brydon couldn’t have been more timely. Seeing the two galavant across the Grecian countryside will be quite a feast for the eyes.

IFC Films released the first trailer for the film today, ahead of its May 22nd home-video release on YouTube and Google Play. The previous three films from the series are currently available for streaming on IFC Films Unlimited.

Watch the trailer here:

Nearly 149,000 migrants crossed border to enter Greece, Turkish defence minister says

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Nearly 149,000 migrants crossed border to enter Greece, Turkish defence minister says

Almost 149,000 asylum-seekers and other migrants have crossed Turkey’s northwestern border to enter Greece since February 28, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said on Wednesday.

“We have had 148,763 people crossing the Greek border since February 28,” Mr Akar said in a televised interview.

Thousands of migrants waiting at the Greek-Turkish border. Source: AFP/ Getty Images.

Turkey has been a key transit point for migrants aiming to cross into Europe to start new lives, especially those fleeing war and persecution.

Thousands of migrants had camped at Turkey’s border with Greece after Ankara declared in late February that it would no longer stop them from going to Europe, accusing the EU of not upholding its part of a 2016 refugee deal.

In response, Greece decided to suspend new asylum applications until April and summarily deport those arriving in last month’s surge.

This move continues to be criticised by human rights agencies and non-governmental organisations such as Amnesty International and the Human Rights Watch.

Firefighters applaud outside Greek hospitals to show their gratitude to health workers [VIDEO]

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Firefighters applaud outside Greek hospitals to show their gratitude to health workers [VIDEO]

Hundreds of firefighters in Thessaloniki, Greece, lined up their fire brigades outside AHEPA University Hospital, turned on their emergency lights and started to applaud the medical staff who have been tirelessly offering treatment to COVID-19 patients.

The impressive gesture went on for minutes, with AHEPA doctors, nurses and paramedics going outside the hospital to see the firefighters pay tribute to their courageous efforts, and return their respects as well.

“We are here to offer moral support to medical and nursing staff. It is the least we can do to give them strength until we overcome this crisis, “ Spyros Varsamis, Head of the Fire Brigade in Northern Greece, said.

“Be strong, be healthy and we will be by your side. Thank you!”

For his part, the general manager of AHEPA, Panagiotis Panteliadis, also publicly thanked the hospital staff, as well as the firefighters for their sign of respect.

“It is a recognition of the hospital’s efforts, which, as a reference center for the virus, has been significantly burdened,” Mr Panteliadis to local media.

The touching event took place just hours after the Minister for Citizen Protection deployed police squads to Evaggelismos Hospital in Athens to “deal” with doctors and nurses demanding more protections while they are fighting the coronavirus.

#KeepItGreek with a children’s book to keep your kids in touch with the Greek language

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#KeepItGreek with a children’s book to keep your kids in touch with the Greek language

During these days of incarceration, The Greek Herald wants to make sure you keep in touch with the Greek language and #KeepItGreek.

So every week we will suggest some e-books or audio books, which you can download freely from the internet and read in the Greek language.

Read More: Letter from the Editor: #KeepItGreek while we stay at home

Read More: #KeepItGreek with a Greek play every week from the comfort of your home

We start with suggestions for a children’s book.

One of the most popular stories of all time. “The Little Prince”. It excites young and old. A masterpiece that was born in a correspondingly difficult time, like today’s. World War II. A lesson in life and humanity, which you can listen to below.

Giota Staneloudi’s “King Koronoios” is a short story, aimed at preschool and early school children. It is a story that humorously describes the unprecedented situation that our planet is experiencing these days. Everything is going smoothly when King Coronius decides to go to war with his people. He seeks to rule them. How do the people react? Will they be able to remove him? Download the story from the address below.

Ο ΒΑΣΙΛΙΑΣ ΚΟΡΟΝΟΪΟΣ – Γιώτα Στανελούδη

If you just want to hear a fairy tale with the voice of the famous Greek actress, Xenia Kalogeropoulou, sit back and listen to “House with Cats”. You will appreciate it, especially if you have a pet.

#KeepItGreek

Ethnic Community Broadcasting pioneer George Zangalis awarded Life Membership by the ECCV

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Ethnic Community Broadcasting pioneer George Zangalis awarded Life Membership by the ECCV

A legendary figure in Ethnic Community Broadcasting in Australia, George Zangalis was recently awarded a Life Membership by the Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV).

“I acknowledge and accept with deep appreciation and a sense of profound solidarity the honour of life ECCV membership,” George said, upon receiving the award.

Awarded only to six other individuals over ECCV’s five-decade history, ECCV Chairperson Eddie Micallef said this award is of high honour.

George Zangelis. Photo: ECCV

Born in Greece in 1931, George came to Australia in February 1950. He was one of ECCV’s Founding Fathers and a leading contributor to the Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia support for migrants rights.

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He pioneered Ethnic Community Broadcasting, serving on the ABC State and National Advisory Councils and the SBS Board in the early 1980s.

George also acted as the former President of Melbourne’s ethnic community radio station 3ZZZ, where he is still involved as a current affairs broadcaster. He is also a former President of the National Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters’ Council of Australia.

“We look forward to an opportunity to celebrate George Zangalis’ Life Membership and his lifetime achievements after the current public health crisis has passed”, Eddie Micallef, said.

“On behalf of our Board, staff and members we thank George for his leadership and service to the ECCV and multicultural communities in Victoria.”

Stefanos Tsitsipas: Freedom is the oxygen of my soul

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Stefanos Tsitsipas: Freedom is the oxygen of my soul

Greek tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas released a YouTube video on Tuesday titled “FREEDOM – OXYGEN OF MY SOUL”, speaking about his positive take on freedom in recent months.

Set in the enormous Jordan desert, Tsitsipas visualises his journey of peace and prosperity to his audience. In the description of his YouTube video, Tsitsipas speaks of the growing feeling of anxiety in the world today.

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“A fast, nervous planet is creating fast and nervous lives,” Tsitsipas writes in the video description.

“We are more connected, yet feel more alone. Unlike my smartphone, there is no ‘slide to power off’ function for anxiety. But the question remains, how do we feel happy when we are encouraged to be anxious?”

The one minute clip directed and produced by Atelje Sthlm, can be watched through the link above.

Tsitsipas narrates that he worships freedom more than anything else in his life, and values its ability to help him “freeze time and think”.

Tsitsipas turns to YouTube

Stefanos Tsitsipas’ YouTube channel has so far collected over 171,000 subscribers. The tennis star makes about 3-4 videos per month on his tennis journeys, meetings with other celebrities and simple piece to camera vlogs.

“Sharing with you the best moments and experiences I gain on my tennis journey,” Tsitsipas’ YouTube bio says.

The Tennis superstar recently made a vlog that reached over 40,000 viewers. In the vlog, Tsitsipas speaks about his personal experiences in the past month, as well as providing his viewers with a mental health update.

Stefanos Tsitsipas made his first video 5 years ago, and recently reached a total of over 4 million views for his channel.

Pink Supermoon to light up skies around the world

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Pink Supermoon to light up skies around the world

In a world plagued with coronavirus news, the skies will lay upon the world a beautiful phenomenon in the form of a pink “supermoon”. Seen all across the globe, the supermoon will be observed at 5:35 am on April 8 in Greece.

While the pink supermoon won’t actually appear pink to the eye, It’s close proximity to Earth will make the moon appear up to 14% bigger and 30% brighter than a full moon at its farthest point from Earth.

April’s 2020 Pink Supermoon is named after phlox, the pink flowers that bloom in spring. These brightly-coloured flowers are native to North America, and they often bloom around the time of April’s Full Moon.

A runner makes his way along a trail on a butte in front of the supermoon over Papago Park in Phoenix in May 2012.Darryl Webb / Reuters

The pink supermoon will approach the Earth at its closest point for this year, at a distance of 356,907 kilometres (200,000 miles.)

The term “supermoon” was coined in 1979 by astrologer Richard Nolle. It has become an increasingly more popular and media-friendly term in the decades since then. According to NASA, it’s used by the media today to describe what astronomers would call a perigean full moon: a full moon occurring near or at the time when the moon is at its closest point in its orbit around Earth.

The first Full Moon in April is also known as the Paschal Moon in the Christian calendar, because it is used to calculate the date for Easter; the first Sunday after the Paschal Moon is Easter Sunday. 

We have 13 full moons to look forward to in 2020. Here’s when you can see them.

Germany and Luxembourg to take in migrant children from Greece

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Germany and Luxembourg to take in migrant children from Greece

Germany plans to take in up to 50 unaccompanied minors staying at overcrowded refugee camps in Greece, while Luxembourg has agreed to accept 12, government officials said Tuesday.

Interior Minister Horst Seehofer will propose to the Cabinet on Wednesday a plan to bring the children to Germany and recommend that “the transfer should begin in the next week, if possible,” a statement from his ministry said.

A dozen children are expected to be transferred from the Greek camps to Luxembourg in the coming days, the Greek government said, expressing thanks to the small European country.

Read More: EU states to take in 1,600 migrant children in Greece

The relocation is “being achieved despite the difficult circumstances of the (coronavirus) pandemic and has created a positive example to other European partners, ” Giorgos Koumoutsakos, Greece’s alternate minister of migration and asylum minister, said.

More than 42,000 people currently live in the overcrowded camps on the Greek islands, including about 5,500 unaccompanied minors. Around 10% of them are under 14-years-old, according to police agency Europol.

Migrants play next to their makeshift tents outside the perimeter of the overcrowded Moria refugee camp on the northeastern Aegean island of Lesbos, Greece, Wednesday, March 11, 2020. AP Photo/Aggelos Barai

The European Union said on March 13 that a group of member countries had agreed to take at least 1,600 children who reached Greece traveling without their parents. But restrictions EU member nations adopted to slow the spread of the coronavirus complicated efforts to start putting the deal into effect.

Children moved to Germany will spend their first two weeks in quarantine and then sent to various German states, the German Interior Ministry said.

Read More: Katerina Sakellaropoulou: We are proud of every medical professional inside and outside of Greece

In addition to Germany and Luxembourg, France, Portugal, Ireland, Finland, Croatia, Lithuania, Belgium and Bulgaria also said they were prepared to take in children from the Greek camps, the ministry said.

“Because of internal challenges” in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, “there are understandably delays in some countries at present,” the ministry’s statement said. “But Germany has the clear expectation that these countries will keep to their commitment.”

Sourced by: Associated Press

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