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MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin basked in a victory early Monday that was never in doubt, as partial election results showed him easily securing a fifth term after facing only token challengers and harshly suppressing opposition voices. With little…

MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin basked in a victory early Monday that was never in doubt, as partial election results showed him easily securing a fifth term after facing only token challengers and harshly suppressing opposition voices. With little…

WASHINGTON  — President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Monday, their first interaction in more than a month, as the divide has grown between allies over the food crisis in Gaza and conduct of the war,…

WASHINGTON  — President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Monday, their first interaction in more than a month, as the divide has grown between allies over the food crisis in Gaza and conduct of the war,…

NEW YORK  — Donald Trump’s lawyers told a New York appellate court Monday that it's impossible for him to post a bond covering the full amount of a $454 million civil fraud judgment while he appeals, suggesting the former president's legal losses have put him in a serious cash crunch. Trump's lawyers wrote in a court filing that “obtaining an appeal bond in the full amount” of the judgment “is not possible under the circumstances presented." Trump claimed last year that he has “fairly substantially over $400 million in cash,” but back-to-back courtroom defeats have pushed his legal debt north…

QUEENS, NY – The Leros Society of New York held its 77th Annual Dinner-Dance in a festive atmosphere on March 16 at Terrace on the Park in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens. The event honored Antonis I. Filakouris, Nikolas Arapis,…

QUEENS, NY – The Leros Society of New York held its 77th Annual Dinner-Dance in a festive atmosphere on March 16 at Terrace on the Park in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens. The event honored Antonis I. Filakouris, Nikolas Arapis,…

ATHENS - A man who was injured in the February, 2023 train trash in Tempe that killed 57 people and left many with serious burns and critical wounds has sued then-transport minister Kostas Karamanlis, who had blamed those on duty…

ATHENS - A man who was injured in the February, 2023 train trash in Tempe that killed 57 people and left many with serious burns and critical wounds has sued then-transport minister Kostas Karamanlis, who had blamed those on duty…

UPPER DARBY, PA – The Saint Demetrios Greek School in Upper Darby held a celebration on March 17 in honor of March 25th, 1821. The celebration was organized by principal Maria Markakis and 8th grade teacher Vaso Stavrakis and was presented by Eleni Sanida, 4th grade teacher. All the students…

ATHENS – It was described as ‘a dreamy evening” by those who attended the packed auditorium of the Philological Society ‘Parnassos’. On March 8 they attended its special event on the occasion of International Woman’s Day. The music-poetry performance was…

ATHENS – It was described as ‘a dreamy evening” by those who attended the packed auditorium of the Philological Society ‘Parnassos’. On March 8 they attended its special event on the occasion of International Woman’s Day. The music-poetry performance was…

NEW YORK – New York State Assemblyman Michael Tannousis (R, C-Staten Island/ Brooklyn) on March 14 released a statement following the release of the State Assembly’s One House budget summary on March 13. Democrats have a majority in the Assembly…

NEW YORK – New York State Assemblyman Michael Tannousis (R, C-Staten Island/ Brooklyn) on March 14 released a statement following the release of the State Assembly’s One House budget summary on March 13. Democrats have a majority in the Assembly…

BOSTON – The Holy Eparchial Synod of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, which convened in the city of Boca Raton, FL under the presidency of Archbishop Elpidophoros, proposed through the ‘triprosopon’ (the three-person ballot) Fr. Nektarios Papazafiropoulos, Chancellor of…

BOSTON – The Holy Eparchial Synod of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, which convened in the city of Boca Raton, FL under the presidency of Archbishop Elpidophoros, proposed through the ‘triprosopon’ (the three-person ballot) Fr. Nektarios Papazafiropoulos, Chancellor of…

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The recent decision of the Permanent Holy Synod of the Church of Greece, on March 5, 2024, to relocate the celebration of the great feast of Orthodox Sunday from the Metropolis Cathedral of Athens to the Monastery of Asomaton Petraki, seems to have been made thoughtlessly and erroneously. Reading the…

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Benjamin Cardozo was a particularly prominent U.S. Supreme Court justice. Someone once wrote a paper misspelling his surname with an ‘a’ at the end instead of an ‘o’ (Cardoza). That paper made its way onto various Internet sites, including ones…

Benjamin Cardozo was a particularly prominent U.S. Supreme Court justice. Someone once wrote a paper misspelling his surname with an ‘a’ at the end instead of an ‘o’ (Cardoza). That paper made its way onto various Internet sites, including ones…

The Greek Government is in the process of passing pass long-awaited legislation regarding the operation of private not-for-profit universities. This legislation would open the door for non-state universities to establish themselves institutionally in Greece and essentially enjoy the same status…

The Greek Government is in the process of passing pass long-awaited legislation regarding the operation of private not-for-profit universities. This legislation would open the door for non-state universities to establish themselves institutionally in Greece and essentially enjoy the same status…

It’s one thing for Greece to be bullied by a heavyweight like Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan – he got Joe Biden and NATO to cave – but Greece can’t allow a lightweight like Albania’s strongman Edi Rama to kick…

It’s one thing for Greece to be bullied by a heavyweight like Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan – he got Joe Biden and NATO to cave – but Greece can’t allow a lightweight like Albania’s strongman Edi Rama to kick…

Days after a Russian missile struck near where Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was in Odessa meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Greece moved to send more guns and ammunition to help against Russia’s ongoing invasion there. The equipment will be bought from the Czech Republic and transferred directly to Ukraine. Czech…

ATHENS - Despite an abysmal record for human rights, corruption and jailing journalists, Egypt is a key player for the European Union, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in Cairo during a mission led by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. He addressed the start of a meeting between…

ATHENS - A New Democracy former Member of the European Parliament obtained a list of email addresses - to whom she sent a pitch for votes in June elections - from the government’s head of the Diaspora, who quit over the revelation. That was revealed by government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis…

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WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden's campaign has amassed $155 million in cash on hand for the 2024 election, far exceeding the in-hand total for his Republican opponent, Donald Trump. The president raised $53 million alone last month, which was the strongest grassroots fundraising month since the campaign launched, according to campaign officials. Among those efforts was a contest for supporters to attend a fundraiser on March 28 in New York with Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton that raised $4 million last month. “The enthusiasm we’re picking up as we go around the country is real," Biden said in a…

BOSTON  — While some American cities celebrated St. Patrick's Day a day early this weekend, Boston, one of the most Irish cities in the country,…

BOSTON  — While some American cities celebrated St. Patrick's Day a day early this weekend, Boston, one of the most Irish cities in the country,…

LEVITTOWN, Pa. — A man faces murder charges in Pennsylvania and carjacking and weapons charges in New Jersey after allegedly killing three family members, carjacking…

LEVITTOWN, Pa. — A man faces murder charges in Pennsylvania and carjacking and weapons charges in New Jersey after allegedly killing three family members, carjacking…

OCILLA, Ga - As rural hospitals continue to struggle financially, a new type of hospital is slowly taking root, especially in the Southeast. Rural emergency…

OCILLA, Ga - As rural hospitals continue to struggle financially, a new type of hospital is slowly taking root, especially in the Southeast. Rural emergency…

With Cyprus the conduit for humanitarian aid being sent to Palestinians caught in the Gaza Strip by Israel’s hunt for Hamas terrorists there, foreign ministers from more than 40 countries will converge on the island to discuss operations and coordination. Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said the meeting is aimed at…

With Cyprus the conduit for humanitarian aid being sent to Palestinians caught in the Gaza Strip by Israel’s hunt for Hamas terrorists there, foreign ministers from more than 40 countries will converge on the island to discuss operations and coordination. Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said the meeting is aimed at…

At least 11 fugitives wanted by Interpol are stuck on the Turkish-Cypriot occupied side of the island where they can’t be reached, but unable to travel elsewhere, the territory unaccepted in the world apart from Turkey giving them safe haven. The fugitives, including Australian underworld boss Mark Douglas Buddle, Russian…

At least 11 fugitives wanted by Interpol are stuck on the Turkish-Cypriot occupied side of the island where they can’t be reached, but unable to travel elsewhere, the territory unaccepted in the world apart from Turkey giving them safe haven. The fugitives, including Australian underworld boss Mark Douglas Buddle, Russian…

NICOSIA – The Church of Cyprus, indeed, the whole country, has been shaken by allegations of financial and moral scandal against two monks of the Monastery of Holy Avvakoum in the village of Fterikoudi. New evidence has been emerging since last Friday, March 8, when the Holy Synod of the…

NICOSIA – The Church of Cyprus, indeed, the whole country, has been shaken by allegations of financial and moral scandal against two monks of the Monastery of Holy Avvakoum in the village of Fterikoudi. New evidence has been emerging since last Friday, March 8, when the Holy Synod of the…

LONDON - An anonymous Middle East billionaire bought Cyprus’ former London Embassy in an exclusive area for the equivalent of $32 million, who wanted a luxury residence for his family, said the listing agency Wetherell. The 8,435-square-foot property, which is steps from Hyde Park, was built in 1913, as a…

LONDON - An anonymous Middle East billionaire bought Cyprus’ former London Embassy in an exclusive area for the equivalent of $32 million, who wanted a luxury residence for his family, said the listing agency Wetherell. The 8,435-square-foot property, which is steps from Hyde Park, was built in 1913, as a…

GAZA CITY - Israeli forces have launched another raid on the Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, accusing Hamas militants of using it as a base. Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, the chief military spokesman, said the army had launched a “high-precision operation” in parts of the medical complex. He said senior…

MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin said early Monday that he supported an idea to release late opposition leader Alexei Navalny in a prisoner exchange just days before the man who was his biggest foe died. In his first comments to address Navalny's death, Putin said of the dissident's demise:…

JUBA, South Sudan  — South Sudan's government is closing down all schools starting Monday as the country prepares for a wave of extreme heat expected to last two weeks. The health and education ministries advised parents to keep all children indoors as temperatures are expected to soar to 45 degrees…

NEW YORK - Even before the brackets came out Sunday, March Madness was a muddled mess. About the closest thing to a sure thing: UConn. The defending champion Huskies earned the top seed in the NCAA Tournament, joined by Houston,Purdue and North Carolina as No. 1 seeds in a bracket that started going haywire even before the pairings were announced Sunday evening. Of those top teams, only UConn heads into the tournament coming off a win. The others lost in their conference tournaments, yet those were hardly the only surprises over the final weekend of hoops before the sport's main…

MANCHESTER, England — There’s still some fight left in Manchester United. With the season hanging in the balance, Erik ten Hag’s team produced one of…

MANCHESTER, England — There’s still some fight left in Manchester United. With the season hanging in the balance, Erik ten Hag’s team produced one of…

LONDON - Manchester City is banking on Wembley Stadium being a key staging post in its pursuit of a second straight treble of major trophies.…

LONDON - Manchester City is banking on Wembley Stadium being a key staging post in its pursuit of a second straight treble of major trophies.…

NFL teams have spent hundreds of millions of dollars this week to add new players, re-sign their own and try to improve their chances of…

NFL teams have spent hundreds of millions of dollars this week to add new players, re-sign their own and try to improve their chances of…
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In this TNH/EK special edition of the 50 Wealthiest Greeks in America, we embark on a journey of celebration and inspiration. As co-editors and publishers, we are honored to shine a spotlight on individuals whose remarkable achievements not only exemplify the American Dream but also fill us with immense pride…

Cease-Fire Talks with Israel and Hamas Expected to RestartCease-Fire Talks with Israel and Hamas Expected to Restart

CAIRO  — Stalled talks aimed at securing a cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas are expected to restart in earnest in Qatar as soon as Sunday, according to Egyptian officials. The talks would mark the first time both Israeli officials and Hamas leaders joined the indirect negotiations since…

Colorado Snowstorm Closes Highways and Schools for a Second Day

DENVER (AP) — Thousands in Colorado were without power as authorities closed highways and schools during a winter storm that pummeled the Denver area and threatened to drop another half foot there overnight into Friday. The storm comes as other parts of the country face severe weather. Massive chunks of…

US Has Its 1st Presidential Rematch Since 1956, and Other Facts About the Biden-Trump Sequel

WASHINGTON (AP) — Just when Americans thought they were out, Joe Biden and Donald Trump pulled them back in. The sequel to the 2020 election is officially set as the president and his immediate predecessor secured their parties' nominations. Biden and Trump have set up a political movie the country…

NEW YORK  — If it's March, and it's green, it must be St. Patrick's Day. The day honoring the patron saint of Ireland is a global celebration of Irish heritage. And nowhere is that more so than in the United States, where parades take place in cities around the country…

Math enthusiasts around the world, from college kids to rocket scientists, celebrate Pi Day on Thursday, which is March 14 or 3/14 — the first three digits of an infinite number with many practical uses. Around the world many people will mark the day with a slice of pie —…

ATHENS - In a move to further bolster its record-breaking tourism, Greece made a significant appearance at the 1st European Cruise Week exhibition in Genoa, Italy, highlighting an industry valued at $60 billion. "The cruise records in Greek ports and destinations confirm, more and more, that Greece is at the…

LONDON  — Steve Harley, a British musician whose glam-rock band Cockney Rebel had an enduring hit with the song “Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me),” has died. He was 73. Harley’s family said Sunday that he had “passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side.”…

LONDON  — Steve Harley, a British musician whose glam-rock band Cockney Rebel had an enduring hit with the song “Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me),” has died. He was 73. Harley’s family said Sunday that he had “passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side.”…

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — “Civil War,” Alex Garland’s election-year provocation, debuted Thursday at the SXSW Film and TV Festival, unveiling a violent vision of a near-future America at war with itself. “Civil War,” reportedly A24’s biggest budget release yet, is a bold gamble to capitalize on some of the anxieties…

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — “Civil War,” Alex Garland’s election-year provocation, debuted Thursday at the SXSW Film and TV Festival, unveiling a violent vision of a near-future America at war with itself. “Civil War,” reportedly A24’s biggest budget release yet, is a bold gamble to capitalize on some of the anxieties…

MAMMOTH, Wyo. (AP) — Actor Pierce Brosnan, who pleaded guilty Thursday to stepping off a trail in a thermal area during a November visit to Yellowstone National Park, was caught after posting pictures online, court records said. Brosnan, who called in to the court hearing in Mammoth, Wyoming, was fined…

MAMMOTH, Wyo. (AP) — Actor Pierce Brosnan, who pleaded guilty Thursday to stepping off a trail in a thermal area during a November visit to Yellowstone National Park, was caught after posting pictures online, court records said. Brosnan, who called in to the court hearing in Mammoth, Wyoming, was fined…

A team of Greek archaeologists doing underwater research have discovered the remains of 10 ancient shipwrecks in the waters off the southern Aegean island of Kasos that come from the Hellenistic time up to the Ottoman Empire. The Ministry of Culture said the ships were believed to have carried goods…

A team of Greek archaeologists doing underwater research have discovered the remains of 10 ancient shipwrecks in the waters off the southern Aegean island of Kasos that come from the Hellenistic time up to the Ottoman Empire. The Ministry of Culture said the ships were believed to have carried goods…

Common sowthistles – ‘zochia’ – are fantastic greens for this season in Greece! Whenever I see them in the countryside, I remember my grandmother, Evropi, gathering them, boiling them for salad, and sometimes putting them in a pie! Sonchus oleraceus (Common sowthistle) belongs to the family that includes botanicals such…

DALLAS (AP) — Confined to an iron lung after contracting polio as a child, Paul Alexander managed to train himself to breathe on his own for part of the day, earned a law degree, wrote a book about his life, built a big following on social media and inspired people…

ΝEW YORK - Math enthusiasts around the world, from college kids to rocket scientists, celebrate Pi Day on Thursday, which is March 14 or 3/14 — the first three digits of an infinite number with many practical uses. Around the world many people will mark the day with a slice…

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