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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.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus and House Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, took part in the American Hellenic Institute’s commemoration of the 46th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus.
The event, which took place on July 22, was conducted virtually via Zoom. Among those also participating were American Hellenic Institute President Nick Larigakis, Cypriot Ambassador to the U.S. Marios Lysiotis, Greek Ambassador to the U.S. Alexandra Papadopoulou, and other Members of Congress, including Greek-Americans Rep. Gus Bilirakis of Florida and Rep. Dina Titus of Nevada.
“In 1974, Turkey invaded Cyprus and occupied 37 percent of the island, an occupation that continues to this day with over 40,000 Turkish troops,” said Meng. “Turkey’s presence in Cyprus must come to an end.”
The American Hellenic Institute marked the 46 th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, with an online event with AHI President Nick Larigakis, Ambassador Marios Lysiotis, and Members of Congress including Rep. Grace Meng, Rep. Dina Titus, and Rep. Gus Bilirakis, among others participating. (Photo: Courtesy of Rep. Grace Meng’s office)
