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Meropi Kyriacou Honored as TNH Educator of the Year
NEW YORK – Meropi Kyriacou, the new Principal of The Cathedral School in Manhattan, was honored as The National Herald’s Educator of the Year.
ATHENS – Greek-Chinese relations are undergoing a new, dynamic period, as evidenced by the large number of high-level official visits to each other, which have led to the creation of stable channels of communication and a common approach in a range of issues. However, the volume of Greek-Chinese trade accounts represents only 5.1 pct of all Greek foreign trade, which does not correspond to both the real potential and the exceptional level of the two countries’ general relations.
“It is obvious that, despite the temporary adverse conditions as a result of Covid-19, even greater efforts must be made to develop the two countries’ trade relations to the fullest extent possible,” according to a statement of the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Bilateral Greek-Chinese trade has recorded a rebound and dynamic growth totaling 4.5 billion euros. The value of exports of Greek products to China has started not only to recover, but to follow impressive growth rates. In particular, the value of exports of Greek products to China almost doubled, increasing by 91 pct reaching 902.4 million euros, recording a historic high.
Petroleum products are the main category of Greek products exported to China. In fact, the value of related exports almost quadrupled, from 114.3 million euros to 443.9 million euros, covering about 50 pct of all Greek exports to China.
NEW YORK – Meropi Kyriacou, the new Principal of The Cathedral School in Manhattan, was honored as The National Herald’s Educator of the Year.
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.
ATHENS - "The problem of high prices is a top priority for the government.
ATHENS - "The statements of the Turkish president regarding the illegal invasion of Cyprus in 1974 constitute a blatant distortion of the historical truth and an insult to the memory of the victims," according to Greek diplomatic sources on Tuesday.
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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.