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Iran Attacks Cyprus-flagged Ship and US Bases, Pentagon Retaliates

Christopher Enolpe July 12, 2026

Iran has closed again the Strait of Hormuz after hitting a Cyprus-flagged ship and launching missiles at US bases in the Gulf, in response to Pentagon striking targets in…

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham Dies After Sudden Illness

Christopher Enolpe July 12, 2026

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has died at the age of 71 following what his office described as a brief and unexpected illness. Graham, one of the most…

Astoria Left Off NYC Immigrant Map, Mamdani Faces Backlash From Greek Americans

Christopher Enolpe July 12, 2026

The omission of Astoria from New York City’s official map of immigrant neighborhoods has drawn criticism from Greek American leaders, who argue that leaving out one of the nation’s most…

How Sports are Building Community for Refugees in Greece

Christopher Enolpe July 12, 2026

Dedicated to fostering hope and unity, a Greece-based refugee organization is transforming lives through the power of sport. By breaking down ethnic and religious barriers, they create safe, inclusive spaces…

World Cup Semifinals Set as Argentina Joins France, Spain and England

Christopher Enolpe July 12, 2026

The semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup are set after defending champion Argentina defeated Switzerland on Saturday to claim the final spot in the tournament’s last four. Argentina will…

World-Renowned Navagio Beach to Be Expanded to Protect Greece’s Iconic Shipwreck

Christopher Enolpe July 11, 2026

Navagio Beach (or Shipwreck Beach) on Greek island of Zakynthos will be extended by 30 meters to preserve the wrecked ship. Credit: Mrcsifkin Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 The world-renowned…

Greece to Build First National Museum Dedicated to the 1821 War of Independence

Christopher Enolpe July 11, 2026

Model of the new Museum for the 1821 Greek War of Independence. Credit: AMNA The creation of Greece’s first National Museum dedicated exclusively to the 1821 Greek War of Independence…

How Ancient Greece Helped Lay the Foundations for Modern Brain Surgery

Christopher Enolpe July 11, 2026

The perimeter of the hole in this trepanated skull. Credit: Rama / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 Ancient Greece helped pave the way for modern brain surgery, according to…

Trump Administration Subpoenas New York Times Journalists Over Air Force One Report

Christopher Enolpe July 11, 2026

Trump on Air force One Gifted by Qatar The Trump administration has issued subpoenas to two New York Times journalists as part of a federal leak investigation tied to reporting…

Study Reveals How Byzantine Painters Created the Vivid Red Murals of Crete

Christopher Enolpe July 11, 2026

Murals from the church of St. Paraskevi in Ziros. Credit: Yiğit Zafer Helvacı / CC BY 4.0 Researchers have uncovered new details about how medieval painters created the vivid reds…