John Faraclas: Wit and Wisdom from Dry and the High Seas
John N. Faraclas comes from Chios' traditional shipping and seafaring families which have been involved in the shipping adventure for almost 700 years, in Russia, Greece,...
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Wanted: Bilingual Poll Workers Who Reflect U.S. Diversity
PHOENIX — The national Mi Familia Vota organization has long been involved in voting rights issues and other matters of civic engagement, but this year it's added...
Police: 2 Dead, 14 Wounded at Party in Rochester, New York
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Gunfire at a backyard party killed two people and wounded 14 others early Saturday in Rochester, New York, a city that has been roiled in recent weeks...
Trump to Senate: Vote "Without Delay" on His High Court Pick
WASHINGTON — The death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg just six weeks before the election cast an immediate spotlight on the crucial high court vacancy,...
Greek President to Visit Cyprus, in First Visit Abroad since Assuming Duties
ATHENS -- Hellenic Republic President Katerina Sakellaropoulou will visit Cyprus from September 21 (Monday) to 23, where she will meet with her counterpart, party and church leaders, and justices, among others.
Shunning Reunification, Turkey Proposes Two-State Solution for Cyprus
More than three years after talks to reunify the divided island of Cyprus collapsed, Turkey has turned to suggesting the solution lies in a two-state plan, a notion immediately rejected by the Cypriot government, a member of the European Union.
President Sakellaropoulou to Pay Official Visit to Cyprus
ATHENS -- President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou is to pay an official visit to Cyprus on September 21 to 23, at the invitation of Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades.
My Great Greek Adventure: Milos, the Romantic
The Cyclades islands are all characterized by their rocky landscapes and strong winds. While they have similarities, each island has its own unique charm and culture. In the...
Celestyal Cruises Honored at 2020 MedCruise Awards
ATHENS – Celestyal Cruises, a very popular choice for travelers to the Greek Islands and the Eastern Mediterranean, was honored for the second consecutive year at the...
Coronavirus Spurs $7B Tech Push for German Schools
BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel says the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the need for massive upgrades of school technology around the country.
University of Colorado Shifting Students for COVID-19 Cases
DENVER — The University of Colorado has forced some students to move out of their dorms to create more isolation housing for students with coronavirus infections as case...
Jobless Rate Edges down to 11.4% in California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California's unemployment rate fell to 11.4% in August amid its slow recovery from the pandemic's damage to the economy.
Idaho Virus Restrictions Remain; Governor Touts Economy
BOISE, Idaho -- Idaho will remain under current restrictions of the final stage of Gov. Brad Little's economic reopening plan for at least another two weeks due to the...
NH Middle School Cancels Betsy DeVos Visit, Says Staffer Tested Positive for COVID-19
CONCORD, N.H. — The New Hampshire Department of Education says a public school canceled a scheduled visit from U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos after a staff member...
Coronavirus Spike Worsens in Utah as Governor Mulls Measures
SALT LAKE CITY — A spike of coronavirus cases in Utah that began after schools and colleges resumed classes has reached a new peak and led the state's Republican...