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Harry Psaros and His Son Gus Discuss Graduation and the Autism Spectrum

NEW YORK – The moment Konstantinos “Gus” Psaros stepped onto the Kent State University stage to receive his degree with honors was not just a university graduation. For his family, it was the culmination of a journey filled with struggle, uncertainty, countless hours of therapy, and the belief that a child’s potential cannot be determined by a diagnosis. Greek-American author and autism awareness advocate Harry Psaros, speaking to The National Herald alongside his son, did not hide his emotion over the achievement.... Read more

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THRU JUNE 21 GARDEN CITY, NY – The work of artist Despina Myriokefalitaki-Zografos will be on view in a solo exhibition titled ‘Strolleroptera’ ar the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Avenue in Garden City, NY, through Sunday, June 21. The exhibition is open daily and weekends, 9 AM-9 PM. More information is available by...... more

These Days, I Actually Look Forward to Poor Writing from My Students

Many if not most of you are familiar with Netflix, a subscription-based streaming service containing countless films and television series. The company’s stock took a big tumble a couple of years back, because subscribers simply shared their password with friends and family members. New subscription expectations plummeted: after all, if your cousin shares his password with you and you could watch all the movies you want for free, why would you pay extra for a new one? Netflix figured out a solution to prevent password sharing. New sub... more

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Greek Government on ‘High Alert’ to Ensure Gas Prices Drop in Response to Iran Deal

BRUSSELS  – Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of Greece responded to questions related to a range of issues, in interview at the conclusion of the EU Summit in Brussels on June 19 Asked about the management of the high cost of living, the drop in petrol prices after the U.S.-Iran deal, and whether some mechanism was discussed in Brussels in the case of a new energy crisis, PM Mitsotakis said he hoped there would be no new energy crisis. As for the high cost of living, he said that "we have already seen a significant drop in petrol an... more

Trump Deepens the Dustup With Italy’s Meloni Over a Disputed Photo From the G7 Summit

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday lashed out at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, insisting that she asked “over and over” for a photo with him at the recent Group of Seven summit and criticizing what he said was Italy’s lack of cooperation during the Iran war. The remarks deepen the spat that began this week with the Republican president’s interview with an Italian broadcaster, during which Trump claimed Meloni “begged” for the photo during the G7 meeting in France. Meloni has called that “completely fabricate... more

Turkey’s National Security Council Threatens Cyprus

NICOSIA – Turkey is signaling that it will respond vigorously to national security initiatives of the Republic of Cyprus. Ankara issued a statement that is will not permit any fait accompli that, in its view, would “harm the rights and interests” of the self-declared Turkish Cypriot state in northern Cyprus or disrupt peace in the...

Unimaginable Tragedy at Cyprus Beach – Two 20-Year-Old Women Drown

NICOSIA – An unimaginable tragedy unfolded in the sea area off Oroklini, near Larnaca Cyprus, where two young foreign women were pulled from the water dead in front of their friends. The victims were two 20-year-old women from Somalia who were living and working legally in Cyprus. According to police information, at least three other...

Cyprus Anti-Corruption Authority Report Implicates Ex-President Anastasiades and 14 Others

NICOSIA – The Independent Anti-Corruption Authority’s report on the book ‘Mafia State’ written by journalist Makarios Drousiotis which was made public on June 16 has evoked a political earthquake in Cyprus. The book attributes responsibility for questionable actions and possible criminal offenses to a number of individuals, including former President Nicos Anastasiades. After approximately two-and-a-half...

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Metropolitan Theoleptos of Iconium Falls Asleep in the Lord in Constantinople

CONSTANTINOPLE – His Eminence Metropolitan Theoleptos of Iconium of the Ecumenical Patriarchate passed away on Thursday afternoon, June 18 at the age of 69. According to reports, he suffered cardiac arrest while walking in a park in Constantinople. According to the official website of the Ecumenical Patriarchate: “His Eminence Metropolitan Theoleptos of Iconium, Metropolitan of...... more

Paraguay Beats Turkey 1-0 at the World Cup Despite Being Down a Man to Clinch Group D for US

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Matias Galarza scored 65 seconds into the game for the fastest goal at this year's World Cup and Paraguay held on for a 1-0 win over Turkey on Friday after playing a man down for more than half the match. The win assured the United States would win Group D and eliminated Turkey from any chance of advancing to the knockout round with its second straight loss. Paraguay will face Australia in the final match of the group stage next Thursday with second place in the group on the line. Paraguay will need to win t... more