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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 – Alternate Economy and Development Minister Alexis Charitsis announced the government has earmarked around 100 million euros to fund infrastructure projects in the region of eastern Attica, which was recently hit by flash floods, resulting in 23 deaths.
Speaking at a regional development conference in Megara, the minister said the projects involve flood protection and the environmental upgrade and support of tourism in the area, with an emphasis in archaeological sites and industrial heritage.
“For the first time there is an organized effort for a rational and integrated planning and the government is determined to respond directly,” he said, noting that municipal authorities know best the needs and comparative advantages of the region.
“We have already explored ways and secured resources to finance an Integrated Intervention Program in western Attica with a budget of approximately 100 million euros. The program includes both infrastructure projects and interventions to boost entrepreneurship and local economies,” he added.
NEW YORK – Meropi Kyriacou, the new Principal of The Cathedral School in Manhattan, was honored as The National Herald’s Educator of the Year.
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Sabreen Jouda came into the world seconds after her mother left it.
SEATTLE — A former Washington state police officer wanted after killing two people, including his ex-wife, was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a chase in Oregon, authorities said Tuesday.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a contentious move by U.
AUSTIN - Tesla’s first-quarter net income plummeted 55%, but its stock price surged in after-hours trading Tuesday as the company said it would accelerate production of new, more affordable vehicles.