General News
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 — Watch the more than 20 remaining events—concerts, discussions, dramatic readings, and more—from anywhere at SNFestival.org/live.
Hollywood actors and ancient tragedy in The Oedipus Project by Theater of War Productions
In the capable hands of world-renowned actors including Frances McDormand, Oscar Isaac, John Turturro, Jeffrey Wright, and David Strathairn, Oedipus the King becomes a catalyst for a powerful, healing conversation with the audience about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on communities around the world. Not to be missed! Wednesday, 24 June
SNF DIALOGUES – SNF Agora Conversations
The Interplay Between Technology and Democracy: Potential and Limitations
Don't miss this open discussion about possible benefits technology holds for democracy and the limits of its potential.
The discussion will be moderated by journalist and SNF DIALOGUES Executive Director Anna-Kynthia Bousdoukou and SNF Agora Institute director Harhrie Han.
Wednesday, 24 June
Low: An unforgettable musical experience
Enjoy an evening of atmospheric music with Low, and experience the fascinating give and take between their voices and their intense spirituality.
Thursday, June 25
Comedy with Greek Stand-Up Comedians
They say they’re doing stand-up, but over video we can’t be sure they’re not actually sitting. Either way, Greek stand-up comedians working around the world, including Giorgos Xatzipavlou, Lambros Fisfis, Angelo Tsarouchas, George Zacharopoulos, and Aliki Tsakoumi, will have us in stitches.
Thursday, 25 June
Selected Shorts
Four fascinating short stories dealing with artificial intelligence and describing unprecedented times like our present will be presented by Selected Shorts, read by actors Nia Vardalos, Kathleen Chalfant, Sam Underwood, and Valorie Curry.
Saturday, 27 June
Woman Suspended. Dimitris Kamarotos & Anna Pangalou
Woman Suspended, by renowned composer Dimitris Kamarotos and mezzo-soprano Anna Pangalou, reflects on nature, culture, art, and music in an urban setting. The musical contemplation finds its perfect stage 47 meters above sea level, with the sun setting over the Saronic Gulf and the city of Athens. Saturday, 27 June
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.
On Monday, April 22, 2024, history was being written in a Manhattan courtroom.
PARIS - With heavy security set for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games during a time of terrorism, France has asked to use a Greek air defense system as well although talks are said to have been going on for months.
PARIS (AP) — Paris has a new king of the crusty baguette.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A tiny Philip Morris product called Zyn has been making big headlines, sparking debate about whether new nicotine-based alternatives intended for adults may be catching on with underage teens and adolescents.