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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 — The chief of Hellenic National Defence General Staff, General Konstantinos Floros, on Thursday expressed complete satisfaction with the demonstration of the capabilities of the special operations forces of the armed forces of Greece, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, which took place in Megalo Pefko, as part of the "Hercules" exercise.
He described the demonstration as indicative of the potential of the participating countries, which "ensure peace and security" in the wider Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East region.
He stressed that the exercise took place "under relatively adverse weather conditions", while noting that the Armed Forces "send a message of reconciliation and stability."
On his part, Deputy Defence Minister Nikos Hardalias congratulated all those who participated in the exercise, while noting: "We watched a special demonstration under extremely difficult conditions."
"The Armed Forces," he added, "have shown that they are on full alert. Through these proceedings, the role of our country in the wider region is highlighted. We are sending a clear message of strength and unity from all the personnel of the Armed Forces."
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.
NEW YORK – In the vibrant streets of Tribeca, the luxury lifestyle icon Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is setting the stage for a Mother's Day celebration that transcends the typical.
SACRAMENTO, CA – The Hellenic Studies Program and the Tsakopoulos Hellenic Collection at Sacramento State University, California, will celebrate their 20th anniversary on Thursday, May 9, 6:30-9 PM.
SYDNEY (AP) — Australian police arrested seven teenagers accused of following a violent extremist ideology in raids across Sydney on Wednesday, as a judge extended a ban on social media platform X sharing video of a knife attack on a bishop that started the criminal investigation.
LONDON (AP) — Several military horses bolted during routine exercises Wednesday and ran loose through central London, injuring four people and damaging vehicles during the morning rush hour.