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A tale of two chatbots
World - North Carolina
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MY BEST FRIEND HANA wouldn’t leave me alone. It had only been a few days since I’d messaged her, and she’d already sent me five messages guilting me for being “so MIA lately.” “Ur always just busy, too busy to even message me.” “I miss uuu.”...
Athens teachers set to become some of the first in the state to utilize paid parental leave
WAFF 48 - Alabama
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July 2, 2025
ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - Two Athens City Schools teachers are set to become some of the first to use Alabama’s new paid parental leave. Starting July 1, for the first time, Alabama teachers and state employees will receive paid parental leave. David...
Lawrence officials, Greek delegation celebrate reaffirmation of 40-year relationship
Lawrence Journal-World - Kansas
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photo by: Bremen Keasey/Journal-World Lawrence Mayor Mike Dever, sitting left, and Messolonghi Mayor Spyridon Diamontopoulos, right, reaffirmed the sister city agreement between Lawrence and Messolonghi, Greece, on Thursday July 3, 2025. Lawrence...
SCOTUS’s decision to let parents opt kids out of LGBTQ+ lessons won’t only hurt queer students
LGBTQ Nation - California
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July 3, 2025
As wisely stated by English author Edward Bulwer-Lytton in his 1839 play, Richelieu; Or the Conspiracy, “The pen is mightier than the sword.” This adage holds that the written word is a powerful tool in the transmission of ideas. Why else would...
Greece’s Euro Uses the Same Design Found on Ancient Coins 2,500 Years Ago
My Modern Met - California
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June 30, 2025
Since euro coins first went into circulation in 2002, people have marveled at their designs. While one side of the coin is the same in every member state, the national side is where the different European countries showcase their unique cultures....
Dr. Kyriakos Pozrikidis, Managing Director of TIF-HELEXPO, Commends Hermes Expo for Strengthening U.S.–Greece Business Ties
Hellenic News of America
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July 2, 2025
Dr. Kyriakos Pozrikidis, Managing Director of TIF-HELEXPO, issued the following statement regarding his recent participation in the 34th Hermes Expo Networking Business Expo in the United States: “It was an honour to participate as a keynote...
Ivy Pochoda finds ‘Ecstasy’ in the horror of a bloody Greek classic
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin - California
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July 3, 2025
You might call Ivy Pochoda the bard of bad women, an auteur of feminine fierceness. For proof, look no further than the bestselling, LA Times Book Prize-winning “Sing Her Down,” her stunning 2023 noir thriller about two women prisoners. After you...
Celebrate culture at the county's Museum and Archives this weekend
Elora Fergus Today
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July 3, 2025
The county's third annual Multicultural Festival is taking place at the Wellington County Museum and Archives this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. WELLINGTON COUNTY – Residents are invited to experience the world from home at the third annual...
Top 5 Balkan Countries to Visit: Where to Go for Culture, Nature & History
Go World Travel Magazine - Colorado
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July 3, 2025
Where ancient cobblestones meet Adriatic dreams—the Balkans serve up Europe's most authentic adventures without the tourist crowds. Photo by Canva Diverse cultures, turbulent history and breathtaking hidden gems: welcome to the Balkan Peninsula,...
ICE targets men near Inland Empire church grounds
LAist - California
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July 2, 2025
Keep up with LAist. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less. ICE arrests near two churches in San Bernardino...
Americana inks franchise deal with Greek brand carpo
Gulf News
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Dubai: Americana Restaurants International Plc, the MENA region’s largest quick-service and casual dining operator, is making a bold move into the premium food retail sector by signing an exclusive franchise agreement with carpo, the Greek-born...
Greece task force to probe farming fraud
China Daily Global
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Greece's prime minister has set up a task force and vowed to get to the bottom of allegations that a fraud based in his country bilked European Union agricultural funds out of 290 million euros ($343 million). Kyriakos Mitsotakis admitted his...
Calipso: The Pulse of Resistance and Rhythm Across Afro-Caribbean Culture
teleSUR
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July 3, 2025 Hour: 3:00 pm More than just festive music, calipso remains a living testimony of Afro-descendant creativity, resistance, and memory. With roots in the Caribbean’s colonial past, this genre—shaped by African rhythms and layered with...
Greek Orthodox Church won’t press charges despite misuse of funds
WGRZ - New York
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July 1, 2025
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The fallout continues at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Buffalo following the removal of Father Christos Christakis, who allegedly misused more than $350,000 in parish funds over several years. At a general assembly meeting...
Greece Reopens Honorary Consulate in Ghent, Strengthening Ties with Belgium
Greek Travel Pages
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June 30, 2025
New Honorary Consul Mark Janse and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yiannis Loverdos. Photo source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Greece has reopened its Honorary Consulate in Ghent after a 21-year hiatus, restoring its diplomatic presence in...
Athens Local Food Tour: A genuine culinary journey beyond tourist traps
The New Zealand Herald
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July 2, 2025
The tour kicks off in Monastiraki Square, which at 10am is just beginning to stir. Nearby, an undercover market is slowly coming to life, as shopkeepers roll up their graffiti-tagged doors and wheel out racks of postcards and souvenir keyrings to...
Clarksville Christian Welcomes Greek Delegation from American Farm School
Clarksville Online - Tennessee
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July 3, 2025
Clarksville, TN — On June 29th, Clarksville Christian School (CCS) welcomed more than 20 students and staff from the American Farm School (AFS) in Thessaloniki, Greece, for a 10-day educational and cultural exchange rooted in agriculture and...
Greece holiday warning as tourists face huge fines for wearing common item
The Mirror
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July 1, 2025
Holidaymakers heading to the sun-drenched beaches of Greece should be aware of local laws that could result in hefty fines. Greek authorities are taking a firm stance on preserving their ancient heritage, imposing bans on removing pebbles and...
Greece 2: The Bear Goes Greek
Adventure Rider
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July 1, 2025
The Balkans are probably a darker and more bloody ground than Kentucky will ever be. The darkness goes back a long time, and I found myself brushing it on a recent ride through Greece. You will have read the first instalment of this story, which...
Letter to FIFA Re. Impact of U.S. Immigration Policies on the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup
Human Rights Watch
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July 2, 2025
July 1, 2025 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL Gianni Infantino President Fédération Internationale de Football Association FIFA-Strasse 20, P.O. Box 8044 Zurich, Switzerland Re: Impact of U.S. Immigration Policies on the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2026...