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NEW YORK (AP) — Nearing the six-month mark of the Iran war and facing diminishing stockpiles of key weapons, the Trump administration is touting a crushing financial campaign against Tehran, promising an “economic D-Day” against a country that has so far withstood nearly five decades of punishing American sanctions. With sparse details, President Donald Trump announced this week that the U.S.…
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A woman who authorities said had been plotting to bomb the New York State Capitol building because she believed laws were being passed that were an affront to Islam was caught in an FBI sting operation and is now facing a federal terrorism charge, authorities announced Thursday. Jessica Bowie, 35, of Albany, had been under surveillance for more than a month as she communicated…
SEATTLE – Alaska Airlines announced in a news release that it is bringing the West Coast and Europe closer than ever with new nonstop service from Seattle to Athens and Paris, two of the world’s most iconic destinations that rank among the most requested by Atmos™ Rewards members. When these new additions launch next spring, Alaska will serve seven intercontinental destinations, further…
BOCA RATON, FL – The acclaimed Greek seafood restaurant LIMANI is bringing its coastal vision to South Florida with a new restaurant expected to open its doors later this year. Brought to life by the LIMANI restaurant family, the Greek restaurant, LIMANI Grille will open its first Florida location at 6000 Glades Road in Boca... The post Greek Seafood Dining Destination LIMANI Grille to Open First…
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands (AP) — Max Verstappen says he seriously considered leaving Formula 1 before the four-time champion instead committed to four more years with Red Bull on Thursday. The announcement of his contract extension ahead of Verstappen’s home Dutch Grand Prix this weekend ends speculation that he could seek a blockbuster move to another team or quit the sport. It comes despite Red…
GENEVA (AP) — A collection of soccer fan groups from around the world launched a petition Thursday calling for Gianni Infantino to resign as FIFA president after he tried to sell future World Cup profits to private investors. The petition with the hashtag InfantinOut also calls for FIFA "to be rebuilt so that the current debacle can never happen again.” “The shameful attempt by one individual —…
BOSTON – On the completion of forty days since the sudden passing of Metropolitan Theoleptos of Iconium, a concelebrated hierarchical Divine Liturgy and forty-day memorial service for the repose of his soul was celebrated on Saturday, July 25, at the Patriarchal Church of St. George at the Ecumenical Patriarchate in the Phanar. The Divine Liturgy was presided over by Metropolitan Apostolos of…
ATHENS – Greece’s tourism receipts increased by 14.8% in the first half of 2026, reaching approximately €8.8 billion, up from €7.66 billion during the corresponding period of 2025. Receipts totaled €3.4 billion in June, an increase of 1.2% from what was recorded in June of last year. The tourism gains helped to narrow the country’s current account deficit, which includes trade. On the broader…
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia pounded the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and the surrounding region with scores of missiles and drones in a nighttime aerial attack that lasted for hours and killed at least 16 people, officials said Thursday. Moscow’s forces have in recent months intensified their ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv, exploiting Ukraine’s chronic... The post A Russian Missile and Drone…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Asia-based USS George Washington aircraft carrier is now operating in the Middle East, the U.S. military said Thursday, relieving a long-deployed carrier following reports of mental health challenges and supply shortages aboard while it was supporting the Iran war. U.S. Central Command, which oversees military operations in the Middle East, said on social media that the…
SAO PAULO (AP) — In the global race to secure rare earths that are key for everything from mobile phones to green technologies, Brazil is emerging as an alternative to China's dominance, particularly for the United States and Australia, according to an analysis of mining permits by The Associated Press and Reporter Brasil. That could boost the economy of Latin America’s largest and most populous…
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Shijin Jiang pulled the precision binocular headband magnifier over her eyes and hunched down within a few inches of the ancient text resting on a light board. Using a pair of hand tools, Shijin carefully inspected the sheet made from the papyrus plant, proceeding with the utmost care. After all, it most likely hadn’t been handled in a century — nor read for thousands of…
HONG KONG (AP) — A Chinese court sentenced Chinese property tycoon Hui Ka Yan to life in prison for financial crimes linked to the collapse of his Evergrande real estate group, once the world’s most heavily indebted developer. The decision marks a milestone in Evergrande’s saga after it defaulted on more than $300 billion in... The post Chinese Court Sentences Founder of Troubled Property…
NICOSIA – The Republic of Cyprus is taking increased precautionary measures in response to possible Iranian retaliation, a competent source told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), when asked to comment on a Financial Times report stating that Cyprus is among the potential targets for retaliation in the event of a new U.S. attack. “We have... The post Cyprus Takes Increased Precautionary Measures over…
SREMSKA MITROVICA, Serbia (AP) — The wreck of a steam tugboat dating from the early 1900s is the latest relic to emerge from shrinking waters in Serbia as Europe's rivers run dry, with the continent engulfed in prolonged, extreme heat and drought. The rusting hull — once a famed vessel known as the Slovenian — surfaced earlier this month from the Sava River near the Serbian town of Sremska…
ATHENS - Turkey has revived its longstanding claims over the status of parts of the Aegean, this time objecting to Greece’s new spatial planning framework for renewable energy projects. The latest move came from Turkey’s Defense Ministry on Thursday, one day after the Foreign Ministry had already challenged the Greek framework, which entered into force Wednesday and also covers the Aegean Sea.…
Kush Desai, a White House spokesman, said the Trump administration “has been focused on slashing waste, fraud, and abuse in federal spending while accelerating economic growth to get America’s debt-to-GDP ratio trending in the right direction.” However, experts say the exploding debt and the latest record milestone are already affecting Americans' pocketbooks by raising borrowing costs for things…
VERVENA – The Greek Diaspora and its organizations have historically made great contributions to Greece and while many remain unsung heroes, some have also been recognized for their efforts in their cities, towns, and villages in the homeland. Among those organizations, the Greek Fraternity Vervenon of Chicago was honored in Vervena, Arcadia, with a commemorative mosaic by gifted artist Kostas…
SAN FRANCISCO – With over 40 years in business, the Greek-owned Gus’s Community Market, a beloved grocery store chain with locations in many San Francisco neighborhoods, is now expanding outside the city for the first time, the San Francisco Chronicle (SFC) reported. “Gus's Community Market, family owned since 1981, will open its sixth store at the Cornerstone of Los Gatos shopping center next…
