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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.
NICOSIA – A book of condolences for the late Nikos Mouyiaris was opened in his hometown of Athienou, Cyprus. In a written statement by the Municipality of Athienou announced that “the book that opened in honor and appreciation of the late Nikos Mouyiaris will be in the Kallinikeio Municipal Hall of Athienou until Friday, February 15, 2019.”
The statement continued that “Nikos Mouyiaris was the model of a man who loved his homeland and especially his birthplace Athienou, which owes him a great deal. The deceased was steadfast through the struggles of the Municipality and the Council of Community Volunteerism (ACE) Athienou for many years.”
The announcement also stated that “Mouyiaris was a simple, honest, philanthropist and patriot and honored Cyprus and Greece with his work and contributions.”
The Municipality of Athienou invites everyone who would like to commemorate Nikos Mouyiaris in lieu of flowers to donate to the Hellenic American Leadership Council: http://www.hellenicleaders.com/Nikos or issue a check to The Mouyiaris Foundation and mail to MANA Products, Inc. at 32-02 Queens Boulevard, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA.
More information regarding donations and the Municipality of Athienou is available by phone: +357 24524004.
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.
VENTURA, CA – Greek-American George Christie was featured on Fox News Digital (FND) for his time in the Hells Angels, recounting the moment he decided to quit the motorcycle club he had formerly led.
NICOSIA - The suspending of asylum applications from Syrian refugees on Cyprus has now been followed by President Nikos Christodoulides saying the island country that’s a member of the European Union can’t take any more in.
WASHINGTON - Although human rights groups have chided Greece’s record in dealing with refugees and migrants, alleging pushbacks the government denied happened, the US State Department said Greece’s record is essentially status quo.