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US and Iran Sign Initial Deal To End War, Ease Sanctions and Open Strait As Nuclear Talks Continue (Video)

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran on Wednesday that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely in a major concession from Washington, according to details released by both countries. The initial deal to end the war takes “immediate effect” after leaders from both countries signed it, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who helped mediate the agreement, said online. The agreement calls for a permanent end to hostilities and starts a 60-day negotiating clock to r... Read more

Agreement Signed for Redevelopment of Prinkipo Greek Orphanage into Luxury Hotel

CONSTANTINOPLE — The Ecumenical Patriarchate has signed an agreement with Turkish and Greek investment companies for the redevelopment of the historic Prinkipo Greek Orphanage on the island of Prinkipo (Buyukada), paving the way for the restoration and conversion of the landmark building into a high-end hotel. The agreement was signed on June 15 by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Mr. Serdar Bilgili, Chairman of Bilgili Holding, a leading Turkish real estate investment company, in the presence of Mrs. Costantza Sbokou-Konstantakop... 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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ATHENS - "I hope our story can serve as a source of inspiration for other countries," Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said during an event held on Thursday in Brussels entitled "Greece's National Social Agreement: A European Model for Social Dialogue." Mitsotakis stressed that Greece's social partners had recently succeeded in coming together and reaching a landmark framework agreement, which was subsequently ratified by parliament. "The social partners, together with the government acting as guarantor of the agreement, achieved so... more

Red, White and Blue: A Strategy for Survival as Native Americans Navigate 250 Years of History

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Swiftly marching toward westward expansion, the United States in the 1800s brought with it a tidal wave of displacement and cultural suppression for Native Americans. A century of broken treaties already had spawned distrust of the federal government, and widespread forced assimilation was accelerating. With shifting cultural and social circumstances came declining populations. Survival was hanging in the balance. Renowned for their masterful beadwork, Lakota women had a strategy.... more

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...

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.

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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

Euro Champion England’s Path to 2027 Women’s World Cup Starts in Playoffs Against Greece

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — European champion England’s path to the 2027 Women’s World Cup will go through Greece and then either Slovakia or Ukraine in the two-leg qualifying playoffs drawn on Thursday. England was the beaten finalist at the 2023 World Cup and again ran into defending champion Spain in the qualifying groups that ended this month. Spain joined Denmark, France and Germany in qualifying direct for the 2027 finals tournament in Brazil, leaving 32 teams in Thursday’s playoffs draw which will decide seven more places. Europe ... more