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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 – Another 9 new coronavirus cases were officially recorded in Greece in the last 24 hours, and 2 people died, the Health Ministry reported on Saturday evening, bringing the total of infections since the start of the outbreak in the country to 2,819.
So far, of the total infections, 613 are traced to travel abroad and 1,455 to known cases in Greece.
Twenty-three hospitalized Greeks are intubated. Their average age is 72 years old and 10 of them are women. Nearly all (95.7 pct) have an underlying illness or are over 70 years of age. Another 90 have been discharged from ICUs since the start of the outbreak.
Fatalities since the beginning of the outbreak total 162, with 45 of them being women. The average age of the deceased was 76 years and 93.8 pct had some underlying illness and/or were 70 years of age or more.
A total of 126,283 diagnostic tests for Covid-19 have so far been carried out in Greece.
NEW YORK – Meropi Kyriacou, the new Principal of The Cathedral School in Manhattan, was honored as The National Herald’s Educator of the Year.
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — More than 100 long-finned pilot whales that beached on the western Australian coast Thursday have returned to sea, while 29 died on the shore, officials said.
How much I adore Saturday strolls at the farmers’ market! It sets a good tone for the week, preparing for all the week’s meals! It gives a sense of accomplishment after a successful outcome! One thing's for sure, you'll have fresh, seasonal ingredients straight from the producers in your fridge! April is undoubtedly ‘the month of asparagus’ for me.
Beyond the ancient stones and historical landmarks, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace invites travelers to immerse themselves in a vibrant tapestry of culture, where the threads of tradition, festivals, and local customs intertwine to create a rich and diverse heritage.
As explorers venture beyond the well-trodden paths of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, they are rewarded with the discovery of hidden gems – charming villages, lesser-known attractions, and off-the-beaten-path wonders that encapsulate the true essence of this Greek region.
The Cities: Alexandroupolis Komotini Xanthi Kavala Drama Towns/Villages: Soufli Orestiada Didymoteicho Maronia Fanari Porto Lagos Eleftheroupoli Keramoti Nea Karvali Doxato - near Drama Kazavitis Limenaria Limenas Chora Samothrace Islands: Thassos Samothrace Museums: Archaeological Museum of Alexandroupolis Archaeological Museum of Komotini Archaeological Museum of Abdera Archaeological Museum of Kavala Archaeological Museum of Drama Archaeological Museum of Thassos Archaeological Museum of Samothrace Municipal Art Gallery of Didymoteicho The Art of Silk Museum of Soufli The Mineral Museum of Evros Municipal Art Gallery of Xanthi The House of Shadows in Xanthi Monuments: Ecclesiastical Museum of Komotini - Imaret of Komotini Halil Bey Mosque of Kavala Remains of ancient Via Egnatia Anastasiadis House (Marbled House) of Drama Archaeological Sites: Evros-Didymoteicho – Land of the Castles: Pythio, Kale, Avanta, Potamou Archaeological Exhibition of Spileo Megalithic Gate of Ancient Ismara in Maroneia Ancient Theater of Maroneia Archaeological Site of Avdira (Abdera) – home of philosophers: Democritus, Protagoras, etc.