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SNF Nostos 2026 June 21-28: Celebrating 30 Years of ‘Putting People at the Center’

ATHENS – The 2026 SNF Nostos festival of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation is ready to open its doors at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center June 21-28, welcoming the public with free admission to the largest edition of the event to date. This year's event marks the 30th anniversary of the Foundation's philanthropic work, which now encompasses more than 5,700 grants in 137 countries worldwide. Centered on the Foundation's theme, ‘Putting People First’, the festival offers a rich program of discussions and reflection, as well as arts, sports, and many other activities. The program, co-curated by SNF and the nonpro... Read more

Staten Island Fundraiser for New York State Assemblyman Michael Tannousis’ Campaign

STATEN ISLAND, NY – A campaign fundraiser for New York State Assemblyman and Staten Island Republican Party Chairman Michael Tannousis was held on June 16 at the Annadale Terrace Center. The event was attended by, among others, representatives of the Police and Fire Departments. Tannousis thanked the guests for their presence and support and promised to continue working hard for the progress and prosperity of all 130,000 citizens he represents in Albany. “The fact that you have supported me for six years is a great honor for me,” he s... more

Bass and Raman Must Earnestly Walk the Talk if LA Is to Truly Benefit from the Election

With the primary season behind us, attention now turns to November’s general election—an existential moment for Los Angeles amid deep public distrust and frustration. In this unsettled civic and political period, the central test will be which candidate can walk the talk, demonstrating consistency, integrity, resilience, self-awareness and empathy..Both Karen Bass and Nithya Raman describe themselves as “agents of change.” But earning that label requires the mindset, skills, and discipline to inspire others, drive meaningful transform... more

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Mendoni: Cooperation Between Greece and Italy Is a Model for the Repatriation of Cultural Property

ATHENS - Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and her Italian counterpart Alessandro Giuli presented the results of the Greek-Italian scientific collaboration on the study, documentation, and restoration of fragmented antiquities connected to the high-profile Robin Symes case, at the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki on Wednesday. To continue the cooperation, which focuses on restoring thousands of fragments - estimated to exceed 70,000 - with the aim of allocating an equal number of restored archaeological finds to both countries, Olymp... more

A New York House Primary Has Become an AI Industry Family Feud With Millions in Corporate Spending

NEW YORK (AP) — When New York Assemblyman Alex Bores decided to seek a promotion to Congress, the technology industry leapt into his way. Angered by Bores' legislation regulating artificial intelligence, a political group underwritten by investors in OpenAI spent more than $7 million on ads designed to crush the former computer engineer, who's running in the ultracompetitive June 23 Democratic primary for a Manhattan-based U.S. House district. That group, Leading the Future, counts titans of Silicon Valley, major venture capitalists a... more

Cyprus Issue Attention Shifts to Ankara with the Continuation of UN Official’s Contacts

NICOSIA – Ankara is now the focus of efforts to resolve the Cyprus issue as the personal envoy of the UN Secretary-General, Maria Angela Holguín, traveled on Sunday, June 14 for meetings after spending a week in Cyprus. Holguín is scheduled to meet with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and hold other consultations in Ankara...

Feast of Apostle Barnabas Celebrated in Turkish-Occupied Cyprus

NICOSIA – The memory of the Founder and Patron Saint of the Church of Cyprus, Apostle Barnabas, was once again commemorated this year with due solemnity and ecclesiastical splendor at the Holy Royal and Stavropegial Monastery, near Ancient Salamis in Famagusta in Turkish-occupied Cyprus. According to an announcement by the monastery, the celebrations at the...

Glimmer of Hope on Cyprus Issue at the PSEKA Conference in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC – Cyprus Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis, speaking at the annual PSEKA conference in Washington, DC, conveyed that Nicosia is not simply seeking just another meeting with the Turkish Cypriots but will go into it with “one goal” – that it becomes “the stepping stone” for announcing the resumption of negotiations for the reunification of Cyprus. He stressed that if there is corresponding political will from all parties, this goal is achievable.

Signatures June 8 For Agreement on Hosting French Forces in Cyprus; Tanks Upgrade on Hold

NICOSIA – A Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) between the Republic of Cyprus and France will be signed on June 8 in Nicosia by Cyprus’s Minister of Defense, Vasilis Palmas, and his French counterpart, Catherine Vautrin, according to information obtained by the Cyprus News Agency (CNA). According to CNA sources, the two defense ministers will...

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Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago Highlights Growth and Ministries across the Metropolis

BOSTON — Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago has issued a message to the faithful highlighting the ministries, charitable initiatives, and ongoing growth of the Metropolis of Chicago, while inviting parishioners to support its Vision Campaign. In his message, Metropolitan Nathanael encouraged the faithful to “renew our faith and join the Vision,” emphasizing the progress being made throughout the Metropolis and the impact of donor support. "Spring is a season of renewed life, renewed hope, and renewed commitment to the work God places b... more

World Cup What to Know: Ronaldo Looks to Make History by Scoring in 6th World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo, your turn. The 41-year-old is set to enter the World Cup on Wednesday when Portugal meets Congo after impressive performances by the tournament’s other top stars. France’s Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland of Norway each had two goals as they opened their World Cup campaigns on Tuesday, while Lionel Messi scored a hat trick for Argentina. That gave Messi 16 career goals in the World Cup, tying him with Germany’s Miroslav Klose for the all-time record. Ronaldo is also looking to make history by becoming the first play... more