O C V ΓΡΑΦΕΙ ΤΗΝ ΙΣΤΟΡΙΑ Bringing the news ΤΟΥ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΣΜΟΥ to generations of ΑΠΟ ΤΟ 1915 The National Herald Greek Americans A WEEKLY GREEK AMERICAN PUBLICATION c v www.thenationalherald.com VOL. 10, ISSUE 509 July 14, 2007 $1.00 : 1.75 EURO AHEPA Has Christodoulos Coming to for Liver Transplant Good Start Expert Greek American Physician Says the At Denver Ailing Prelate’s Condition is Quite Treatable By Theodore Kalmoukos are in the Ionian island of Kefalonia Special to The National Herald and the . Gathering The UMJ Memorial Medical Cen- BOSTON – Archbishop ter is among the top three medical Christodoulos of & All centers in the for all AHEPA’s 85th Annual Greece will be coming to Miami, types of . Each Florida for a liver transplant, ac- year, more than 20,000 people na- Convention Enjoys an cording to sources exclusive to the tionwide receive organ transplants National Herald. The ailing prelate there. Dr. Tzakis has conducted a Enthusiastic Opening is expected to arrive from Greece on substantial portion of those opera- or about August 15. The operation tions. By Dimitri Soultogiannis will be performed Dr. Andreas Tza- Asked how many transplant pro- Special to the National Herald kis, a world-renowned expert in cedures he himself has performed, transplant surgery. Dr. Tzakis said, “I have done thou- Almost 2,500 Greek Americans Christodoulos, 66, has been hos- sands of transplants,” confirming registered to attend AHEPA’s 85th pitalized since June 9 after he felt that he was scheduled to examine annual Supreme Convention, strong discomfort in his abdominal Christodoulos on Wednesday after- which began earlier this past week area, which was initially thought to noon at 3-4 PM. at the Adam’s Mark Hotel in Den- be a result of food poisoning. Med- Dr. Tzakis had initially planned ver. Members and their families ical tests determined that he had a to travel to Athens last month to ex- traveled from across the United growth in his colon, however, which amine the archbishop. Due to some States, Greece, Cyprus, Canada and was removed surgically on June 13. unexpected transplant operations, Australia to participate in AHEPA’s During the surgery, doctors at the however, his visit to Greece was de- greatest yearly event. Aretaieion Hospital, where the arch- layed, and was kept apprised of the The National Herald spoke to is currently staying, discov- situation through regular briefings some delegates about AHEPA’s past ered another growth on his liver and updates on the Archbishop’s and future, as well as the upcoming which, it is believed, was there for condition. elections for the next supreme pres- sometime. Dr. Tzakis is well respected in the ident who would be succeeding Dr. Tzakis traveled to Athens, this United States and throughout the out-going Supreme President Gus past Wednesday, July 11, and exam- world for his expertise in liver trans- James. ined Christodoulos at Aretaieion plantation. The At press time, the race to suc- Hospital, where Greek physicians has established the Andreas Tzakis ceed Mr. James, former AHEPA briefed him about the Archbishop’s Chair of Transplant Surgery in his Supreme Vice President Ike Gulas, condition, sources said. honor, and to ensure that his mis- who ran against Mr. James last Dr. Tzakis believes Christodou- sion and professional excellence will year, was vying for the helm with AP/BRIAN BAER los’ condition is treatable; that his be a permanent hallmark of the in- Lee Millas, Chairman of AHEPA’s Greek booths were among the top attractions at the Summer Fancy Food Show, a large international food overall health is very good; and that Board of Trustees. Both men are exhibition which took place at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City earlier this week. The products on there should not be any problem Continued on page 2 popular within the AHEPA commu- display drew the attention of Greek and American importers alike. with organ rejection after the opera- nity, and the race was expected to tion, sources added. be tight. While in Athens, Dr. Tzakis also “The entire AHEPA family is conducted tests on the archbishop’s thrilled to be hosted by the AHEPA kidneys, sources said. When chapter in Denver,” Mr. James told 2007: The Year of Greek Exports Christodoulos comes to Miami, Dr. Snowe Pushes the National Herald by phone. “I Tzakis is expected to conduct more wish both Ike and Lee good luck on By Stavros Marmarinos large international food exhibition ucts to the minds of Greek Ameri- thorough examinations of the arch- For U.S. Troop this year’s elections. They are both Special to the National Herald held at Manhattan’s Jacob Javits cans and U.S. importers.” bishop’s heart, which the Greek very capable men, and I have faith Convention Center, which began HFTB’s CEO also stated that American physician apparently be- in them. I hope this momentum NEW YORK – Greek olive oil ex- last Sunday, July 8, and ended this Greece’s marketing effort, known lieves is strong enough to undergo Withdrawal that we enjoyed at AHEPA these ports to the United States and past Tuesday, July 10. Discussions as “Kerasma” (Treat), has been the procedure. past two years will continue to exist Canada will triple by the end of regarding deals with various U.S. widely accepted and very success- Dr. Tzakis is a pre-eminent edu- for years to come.” 2008, according to Panagiotis importers have begun, he said. ful. “The fact is that more and more cator and research scientist, and Di- By Kevin Wack Since Mr. James was only the Drosos, CEO of the Hellenic For- “They clearly see that Greek Greek Americans are asking to dis- rector of the University of Portland Press Herald only the fourth person to serve as eign Trade Board. Speaking to The products have a place in the Ameri- play our promotional signs, and Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical AHEPA’s top man for two consecu- National Herald, he also stressed can market, where they are contin- want to include Greek recipes in Center, a leading medical center for WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator tive years since 1962, and since his that this will be the year of Greek uously in demand,” Mr. Drosos stat- their products,” he said. organ transplants. Before traveling Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine) an- two one-year terms are widely re- exports to the U.S. ed. “Through persistence, patience, Speaking about the recent Food to Athens, he was in Brazil, where nounced this past Wednesday garded a success, questions have Mr. Drosos relayed his personal and consistence, we are building Show, Mr. Drosos said it marked he was attending a medical confer- morning, July 11, that she will sup- been raised as to whether AHEPA satisfaction, as well as that of repre- up Greece’s presence in America the largest Greek national partici- ence. The National Herald spoke port a Democratic-led proposal to should mandate a minimum of two sentatives from major Greek com- once again. We have been away for pation in a decade. He recalled that with him this past Monday, July 9, begin withdrawing U.S. troops years for its elected officers, rather panies who came to participate in many years, but we have managed and learned that he was born and from Iraq within 120 days, a loss than hold elections every year. the Summer Fancy Food Show, a to once again return Greek prod- Continued on page 3 raised in Piraeus, and that his roots for a White House trying to main- AHEPA Communications Direc- tain Republican support for its war tor Michael Zacharaides told the strategy. Herald that the Convention’s first Snowe became just the second day went smoothly. “Most of the Republican to sign onto the with- participants showed up and regis- drawal proposal, joining Oregon tered, and we’re now ready for Economy of Senator Gordon Smith, according what Wednesday brings, the first to her spokesman David Snepp. official day of the convention,” he Greece Among The proposal, sponsored by De- said. mocratic Senators Carl Levin of AHEPA Executive Director Basil Michigan and Jack Reed of Rhode Mossaidis said the Convention’s Europe’s Best Island, calls for most American opening ceremonies and prayer troops to be withdrawn by April service, officiated by Metropolitan 2008. It would allow a smaller Isaiah of Denver, was “beautiful.” By Evan C. Lambrou force to remain in Iraq for certain Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper Special to The National Herald limited purposes, such as countert- attended along with more than 400 errorism and training of Iraqi secu- other people. NEW YORK – In the June 23, rity forces. “It was just great,” Mr. Mos- 2007 issue of Forbes, Tatiana Ser- “We have arrived at the cross- saidis said. “It’s always good to get afin discusses Greece's economic roads of hope and reality, and we this kind of kickoff. It sets a nice progress, points out that Greece, must now address the reality. We tone for the rest of the week.” "with little fanfare, has become one need to send a strong message from of Europe's best-performing the United States Congress on be- Continued on page 3 economies and stock markets," and half of the American people that identifies several reasons why the the current strategy is unaccept- Greek economy has done so well in able, and that we must move in a since the 2004 Olympic Games in different course,” Snowe said in a Athens. written statement. In her article, "The Exchange “We are past non-binding reso- Cypriot Left That Launched 1,000 Ships," Ms. lution, but we are also not aban- Serafin points to tourism; con- doning the mission in Iraq. We can Fields Captain sumer goods; the strength of Greek not continue to keep our brave mil- banking as it expands to other itary men and women on the front Balkan markets; the ever-evolving lines if the Iraqi Government is un- For President Hellenic shipping industry; and willing to put national interests Greece's entry to the Eurozone as above their own sectarian inter- some of the key factors. The text of ests,” she added. By George Psyllides the article is published below: Snowe opposed the so-called Associated Press Birthplace of the Olympics and ΕUROKINISSI surge in U.S. troops, and she gave a home of ancient relics and honey- Maintaining contact with the motherland bleak assessment of conditions in NICOSIA (AP) – Four ministers moon hideaway isles, Greece is Iraq following a visit to the country belonging to the Republic of noteworthy for another reason. Archbishop Demetrios, of the Greek Orthodox Church in America, met with Greek Foreign in May. Cyprus' main ruling coalition part- Over the past ten years, its gross Minister Dora Bakoyanni in Athens earlier this week. Demetrios had just completed his visit to Cyprus. Nonetheless, her decision to ner, the leftwing AKEL party, re- domestic product has grown at an back a Democratic-led withdrawal signed from the government this annual rate of 6 percent, putting plan is a significant milestone, ac- past Wednesday, July 11, one day this economy far ahead of three of cording to her spokesman. after the party withdrew from the largest “It’s an evolution of her posi- Cyprus' governing coalition to field economies (Germany, France and tion,” Snepp said. “It’s a logical pro- its own candidate in presidential Italy). Acropolis, Hagia Sophia Don’t Make Cut gression of where she has been elections next February. In 2000, Morgan Stanley Capital since January.” The ministers of foreign affairs, International, which tracks global By Christopher Tripoulas (Church of Holy Wisdom in pre- Founder Bernard Weber, a Swiss Republican support for the Bush interior, health and transport will stock markets via hundreds of in- Special to the National Herald sent-day ), which did not adventurer. Votes were cast on the Administration’s war policy has remain at their posts until Presi- dexes, promoted Greece out of the make the final cut from the final organization’s website, by tele- been eroding in the Senate, as Sen- dent Tassos Papadopoulos appoints emerging-market category. The cat- NEW YORK – In one of the list, much to the surprise (and cha- phone or through text messages. ators Richard Lugar of Indiana, replacements. It was not immedi- alyst for this change: Greece's 2001 largest global votes ever held, close grin) of their many admirers. With only one of the original Seven Ranking Member of the Senate For- ately known when the new minis- entry into the Eurozone, which had to 100 million people participated The announcement of the win- Ancient Wonders remaining eign Relations Committee, and Pe- ters will be named. imposed strict fiscal and monetary in a contest organized by the ners took place during a lavish cer- (Egypt’s Great Pyramid of Giza), te Domenici of New Mexico have AKEL decided to field its leader policies. The MSCI Greece stock in- New7Wonders organization to emony held at Benfica Stadium in Mr. Weber decided that the time also recently voiced their disap- as a candidate in next year's presi- dex has a 12-month total return of name the New Seven Wonders of Lisbon, Portugal hosted by Holly- had come to launch a campaign to proval. dential elections. It was the first 42 percent, a tad ahead of 41 per- the world. The seven sites chosen wood celebrities Hilary Swank, Sir update this list. Senator Snowe was also inter- time since the island's indepen- cent for the MSCI Europe index. were the Great Wall of China, Jor- Ben Kingsley and Indian movie star The other 14 finalists who were viewed by MSNBC’s Chris Greece can now capitalize on its dan’s Petra, the statue of Christ the Bipasha Basu. The ceremony also vying to be named one the new Matthews about her position on the Continued on page 7 central Mediterranean location, Redeemer in Brazil, Machu Picchu featured special performances from wonders were the Acropolis, Hagia Iraq War this past Wednesday. says Harris Siganos, a managing di- in Peru, the Chichen Itza pyramid tenor José Careras, flamenco star Sophia, the Kremlin/ Basil’s When Matthews asked her to ex- rector at Alpha Asset Management in Mexico, the Colosseum of Joaquin Cortés, pop diva Jennifer Cathedral in Russia, the plain how her “thinking has To subscribe call: 718.784.5255 in Athens. One way is with ships. and India’s Taj Mahal. Lopez and Chaka Khan. “Never be- Neuschwanstein Castle in Ger- changed on the topic of the war in e-mail: Over the past four years, Greek The results of the privately fore in history have so many people many, the Eiffel Tower in France, Iraq,” Snowe pointed out that she [email protected] shipping companies have benefited sponsored online poll were an- participated in a global decision,” Stonehenge in the United King- opposed President Bush’s decision from increased trade with China nounced last Saturday, July 7, a day Swank said. dom, the Alhambra in Spain, the to increase troops at the beginning and India, and freight rates have many numerologists termed as The New Seven Wonders were Kiyomizu Temple in Japan, the of the year: more than doubled. Today the ship- lucky (07/07/07). Ultimately, luck chosen by popular vote from a Sydney Opera House in Australia, “It began, obviously, with the ping industry leads tourism in fund was not enough for timeless monu- short list of 21 finalists – out of Angkor in Cambodia, Timbuktu in surge that was implemented by the *071407* ments like the Acropolis in Athens some 200 nominees – in a contest Continued on page 7 or Hagia Sophia in Constantinople organized by New7Wonders Continued on page 4 Continued on page 2 2 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, JULY 14, 2007 World-Renowned Greek American Transplant GOINGS ON... ■ JULY-AUGUST park transforms into a Greek vil- ATHENS – The Synthesis Media lage with all the sights, sounds, Surgeon Says Christodoulos’ Condition Treatable Company cordially invites the com- aromas and flavors that the munity to “The Apology,” a new Mediterranean has to offer. Now in Continued from page 1 Antonis H. Diamataris this past Mon- play based on Plato’s original dia- its 34th year, the Santa Barbara day to thank Mr. Diamataris for his logue and translated into English, Greek Festival is one of the most stitution. concern, and for the Greek American re-enacting Socrates’ defense in the successful ethnic festivals on the As chief of the Division of Liver & community’s concern; he also hinted Court of Athens before he took West Coast. Be Greek for the week- Gastrointestinal Surgery, he directs at the possibility that he would be hemlock, for two performances dai- end. Shop at the Greek Boutique, a program which performs more seeking treatment in Miami. ly in July and August in Athens where you can purchase authentic than 200 lifesaving surgeries annu- “Please convey my gratitude to (Scholiou 8, Plaka, entrance from imported jewelry, clothing and ex- ally, and he has achieved an unusu- all of our beloved brothers and sis- Adrianou 122). otic food items. Make your way to ally high level of long-term organ ters in the Greek American commu- Starring Emmy award winner the Oak Park Stag, where live transplant survival. He is also a pio- nity for their wishes and prayers, Yannis Simonides; directed by Greek music and dancing takes neer in multi-organ transplantation, and tell them that I love them very Broadway veteran Loukas center stage. Kick up your heels for and a leading developer of innova- much – from the bottom of my Skipitaris; costumes by Oscar and some Greek folk dancing, and view tive techniques which have ad- heart,” His Beatitude said. “I might Tony winner Theoni Vahliotes- the performances of award-win- vanced transplant surgery. be coming to America, to Miami in Aldredge; and percussive support ning Greek Dance Troupes, includ- In 1994, Dr. Tzakis received in- Florida, for medical treatment.” by Caryn Heilman; fresh transla- ing Santa Barbara’s own Thavma. ternational recognition by perform- According to the news briefings tion by Mr. Simonides & Mr. Bring your appetite and indulge ing two baboon liver transplants in- issued by Aretaieion Hospital offi- Skipitaris. Performances begin at your tastes for an authentically pre- to human patients at the University cials, Christodoulos is showing signs 8:30 PM and 10:30 PM daily. pared Greek Feast of flavors, in- of Pittsburgh Hospital. Since then, of recovery. He is reportedly eating Duration is approximately 80 min- cluding moussaka, gyro and sou- he has led the way in successfully solid food, and has begun spending utes. Tickets are 10, 12 or 15 euro. vlaki, along with fabulous desserts transplanting insulin-producing some time each day working with For more information contact Eirini like baklava and kourabiedes. For pancreatic cells and performing in- his closest collaborators on pressing Polydorou in Athens: 011-30-694- more information, call 805-683- testinal and multi-visceral organ Church issues. 907-9175 or 011-30-210-360- 4492. transplantations. Meanwhile, Aretaieion has be- 0410. He is currently focusing his re- come a living because hun- search on two major challenges dreds of people from all walks of life ■ JULY 20 ■ AUGUST 17-19 faced by transplant patients: avoid- are going there every day to learn WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Cyprus PAWTUCKET, R.I. – Assumption of ance of organ rejection and minimiz- about the Archbishop’s condition; to Action Network of America cordial- the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox ing or eliminating drug toxicity. By extend their personal best wishes for ly invites the community to “Hands Church cordially invites the com- conducting pivotal immunological a speedy recovery; and to sign the Off Cyprus,” a protest at the munity to its 80th Annual Greek research in the University of Miami Dr. Andreas Tzakis, one of the world's leading authorities in organ visitor’s book. Turkish Embassy (2525 Festival on Saturday-Sunday, Medical School’s laboratories, Dr. transplantation at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical The archbishop is also receiving Massachusetts Avenue) to demand August 17-19, at the church (97 Tzakis searches for ways to improve Center, examined Archbishop Christodoulos this past Wednesday. many ecclesiastical leaders and po- that 33 years of military occupation Walcott Street). Festival Times: the quality of life and increase life ex- litical dignitaries quite frequently. after ’s brutal invasion (with Friday, 5-10 PM; Saturday, 12-10 pectancy for transplant patients. surgical residency at Mt. Sinai Med- versity of Pittsburgh. This past Monday, Patriarch use of napalm and American-made PM; Sunday 12-10 PM. Join in tra- New drugs are constantly tested to ical Center in New York (under Dr. He cordially told the Herald that Theodoros of Alexandria, who is bombs, aircraft and weapons) end ditional Greek dancing into the ascertain whether they can prevent Harry Sozoff and Dr. Felix Rapaport, he had to return to conference pro- second in rank after Ecumenical Pa- now, on Friday, July 20. The evening, or just sit back and enjoy rejection without causing long-term professor of surgery and chief of ceedings in South America, and of- triarch Bartholomew in the Ortho- Turkish Government is one of the the sounds of live Greek music pro- toxic damage to organs. His goal is to transplantation at the State Univer- fered “to continue our communica- dox Church system, paid most repressive regimes in the vided by Asteria. eliminate the need for lifetime im- sity of New York at Stony Brook, re- tion as time permits.” Christodoulos a visit. world. , as well as Enjoy traditional homemade Greek munosuppression, he says. spectively). After completing his res- Archbishop Christodoulos knows While he was in Greece, Armenians and Assyrians are de- food like roasted lamb, souvlaki, Dr. Tzakis is also the author or idency, Dr. Tzakis then successfully Dr. Tzakis well, and the two have Theodoros also met with former nied basic including gyros and pastisio. Indulge in our co-author of more than 300 papers. completed a two-year transplanta- been corresponding for many years. Prime Minister of Greece Constan- the right to freedom of expression homemade Greek desserts like He received his M.D. from the Uni- tion fellowship under Thomas Christodoulos also personally tine Mitsotakis and former Minister and freedom of religion. Following galaktoboureko and baklava. versity of Athens, and completed Starzi, M.D. and Ph.D., at the Uni- called the National Herald Publisher of Foreign Affairs Petros Molyviatis. the early 20th Century genocide Indulge in Greek pastries and cof- against Greeks and Armenians, the fees at our cafe. Enjoy our specialty Turkish State has continued its homemade baklava cheesecake genocidal policies by targeting and Baklava Sundays. Browse the Kurdish civilians and villages, vendors selling Greek art, giftware, denying Greek, Armenian and music, books for adults and chil- Snowe Supports Dem-Sponsored Troop Withdrawal Assyrian Genocide and thoroughly dren, cookbooks and more in our eradicating Greeks from northern new indoor Agora Marketplace. Continued from page 1 chart a different course for Iraq and about every day is more American Cyprus. CANA is a grassroots, not- Enter to win a 10-day trip for two to make sure, unmistakably, that the losses and, in addition to that, in- for-profit movement created to Skiathos. The trip includes airfare president last January, which I did government understands exactly creased sectarian violence. And the support genuine self-determination from Boston, lodging at the Nostos oppose,” she said, arguing that the what our intentions are for the fu- fact is, we’re coming off the bloodi- and human rights for the people of Luxury hotel and resort and meals. original purpose of the surge in ture, which is to say, not having a est quarter since the war began. So Cyprus. Call to reserve a seat on the For more information, call 401- American troops in Iraq has not military presence there open-ended people are acknowledging the real- bus and volunteer your time. For 725-3127. been fulfilled, and that the Iraqi or unconditionally or indefinitely,” ity, and that’s what the President more information call Alex Aliferis Government is not as committed to she added. has to acknowledge,” she said. at 530-400-5821. ■ AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 3 solving its country’s problems as it When Matthews asked her “I think the President has to un- DOVER, N.H. – Annunciation Greek ought to be. whether she thought the President derstand that we have to put the ■ JULY 26-29 Orthodox Church cordially invites “But the purpose of the surge, or Vice President Cheney, with pressure on the Iraqi Government ASTORIA – Saint Irene the community to “Greek Festival according to the President, was to whom she met recently, “are open to make the decisions now politi- Chrysovalantou Greek Orthodox 2007,” from August 31 – give breathing room and space to to a change,” Snowe said Bush and cally… I don’t want our men and Church in Astoria cordially invites September 1 at the Hellenic Center the Iraqi Government’s political Cheney need to modify their posi- women there fortifying a sectarian the community to its annual Greek in Dover (Longhill Road). Come leaders to achieve the political tions in order to cope with the cur- agenda and losing their lives be- Festival from Thursday-Sunday, and enjoy homemade Greek food in benchmarks – whether it was oil rent reality, and that Congress must cause of the political leadership July 26-29, at the church in Astoria the New Hampshire seacoast area. revenue-sharing, de-Baathification be more assertive. and the failed political strategy. (36-07 23rd Avenue). The festival The Greek Festival features Greek reform, the local elections, consti- “I think they have to grapple And so it’s important to send that takes place in connection with the specialties, pastries, loukoumades tutional changes and the demilita- with reality. I have said this is a message,” she said. annual feast of the church’s patron and Greek coffee; a marketplace; rization of the militia – and for the crossroads. We’re at the crossroads “Obviously, we would have saint on July 28 and will feature the Boston Lykeion; the Eleftheria Iraqi Government to make those between hope and reality. And I troops remaining to achieve the ob- rides and games for children, a Dance Troupe dancing to the music decisions in this period of time think that the President and the jectives according to the Iraq Study bazaar with delicious Greek food of Ellas (Friday evening) and Ta while our troops are providing the Vice President have to understand Group. This wouldn’t be a precipi- and pastries, traditional Greek Paidia (Saturday evening), with the security on the ground… the inter- the realities of the circumstances U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe tous withdrawal as the President dances by the Greek American music of DJ Meleti all day Saturday. im report that will be issued poten- and adjust accordingly. And I think, has been indicating. This would be a Folklore Society and live Greek mu- Admission is free. For more infor- tially tomorrow will indicate that frankly, the Congress has to assert When Matthews asked her reduction in forces, but again, we’d sic by the Trojans. All are welcome mation, call 603-742-7667. none of the political benchmarks its own legislative prerogatives. I whether the President’s recent as- have to be silent on the numbers, to attend and participate. For more have been reached,” she said. mean, after all, it’s been a war for sessments concerning the impact of and make sure that we are maintain- information, call the church at 718- NOTE TO OUR READERS “And so we’re reaching a mo- four-and-a-half years. the war were a “correct way to look ing the objectives of training the 626-6225. This calendar of events section is a ment in time, not to mention a mo- Things haven’t been going well. at the American people, that there’s Iraqi forces and continuing to fight complimentary service to the Greek ment of truth, with respect to the Our brave men and women have something subjective wrong with al Qaeda and conducting countert- ■ JULY 28-29 American community. All parishes, Iraqi Government’s intentions as to done superbly. But really now it’s our thinking, that the objective errorism operations,” Snowe added. SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Saint organizations and institutions are whether or not the political leader- up to the Iraqi Government’s politi- facts are the war is working,” Barbara Greek Orthodox Church in encouraged to e-mail their infor- ship is committed to a united Iraq, cal leadership and its people. And if Snowe said she disagreed: The Portland Press Herald Santa Barbara cordially invites the mation 3-4 weeks ahead of time, committed to an agenda that repre- they’re not prepared to make the “No, absolutely not. The Ameri- published the above on July 11. community to its annual Greek and no later than Monday of the sents a national Iraq rather than a political sacrifices, we shouldn’t can people are smart. They’re prac- The story also incorporates infor- Festival on Saturday-Sunday, July week before the event, to sectarian agenda. And time’s run- continue with a military sacrifice,” tical, and they’re realistic. And mation from a transcript posted 28-29, from 11 AM to 7 PM at Oak [email protected] ning out. So I think it’s important to she said. what they’re seeing and hearing by CQ Transcriptions. Park (300 W. Alamar Avenue). The om. THE NATIONAL HERALD, JULY 14, 2007 COMMUNITY 3 Greek Exports Enjoy Good Show at Javits Center

Continued from page 1 olive oil to the U.S. and Canada will Greek cuisine. It is accompanied by was pleased with the outcome of have tripled,” he noted. “This is an- food-sampling events, where Greek the exhibition. His company, which HFTB started participating in the other sign of our effectiveness.” chefs prepare traditional Greek has been participating in the Food Food Show in 2004, with six There was a wide and varied se- recipes. Show for several years, specializes booths, in contrast to the 50 booths lection of Greek products on dis- Mr. Drosos also noted the em- in cheeses, yogurts and various oth- it reserved this year. He stated that play at the Summer Fancy Food phasis given to the presentation of er dairy products. Greece’s goal for next year is to Show, he pointed out, noting that Greek dairy products, stressing “The future is bright for Greek reach 100 booths. the emphasis was mainly on Greek that, “this year, the battle for Feta cheeses in general, and especially “We started out as an underde- olive oil in previous years. will start, and we believe that we for Feta, following the trademark- veloped Greek presence, and This year, the Greek section pre- shall succeed.” Greece is also show- ing of its name,” he said. “HSFB has presently, we have managed to put sented new products, especially ing great interest in Greek fish recently made great strides, and I together what is possibly the best dairy. Among other things, many farming, and there is particular in- believe that more and more Greek Greek presentation – complete new types of Greek cheeses were terest being displayed for the ex- companies will come to this exhibi- with modern marketing tools, on display, Feta and other well- port of Greek wines, as well as tion.” many Greek companies and new known traditional products like Greek liqueurs like Ouzo, Tsipouro Katerina Papaioannou, Presi- products. On the whole, over the Kasseri. Greek sweets, various and other spirits. dent & CEO of the Emmanuel Pa- past three years we have had a very types of Greek mastic, as well as Harry Siouras, one of the own- paioannou Co., said her company large presence in the American new types of packaging for Greek ers of Siouras SA, a -based sells top quality extra virgin olive market, and have already seen very olive oil, and new pasta products company specializing in process- and seed oil, and is based in Spata, good results,” Mr. Drosos said, were also featured. ing, packaging and trading of olives near the new Athens Airport. Her company began operations in 1991, focusing solely on the export market. Most of its products are ex- TNH ARCHIVES ported to Australia, the U.S., Eu- Gus James II of Virginia Beach, Virginia with his wife Helen during rope, Hong Kong, Japan and Saudi last year's installation ceremony. Mr. Gus James just completed his Arabia. second one-year term as supreme president of AHEPA, only the fourth “We always stand by our cus- man to do so since 1962. tomers, and what we are interested in is quality and a long-term rela- tionship,” she said. Her company recently came out with two extra virgin olive oils with low acidity. AHEPA Enjoys Good Start “We are looking to promote them in the U.S. market,” she said, and con- veyed her excitement over this At the Denver Convention year’s exhibition. CYPRIOT EXPORTS Aristos Constantinou, head of Continued from page 1 nowadays. We don’t have any Cyprus’ New York-based Trade Of- young people. We need to find fice, which oversees trade with the Mike Syropoulos, a member of ways in order to motivate and at- U.S., Canada and Latin America, al- Chapter 506 in Michigan, reiterat- tract young people, and the only so expressed his pleasure to the ed that he supports a two-year way to do that is to offer some- Herald over the future of Cypriot presidency. thing. I don’t mean scholarships. imports. “One year is certainly not That’ll always be the case with Mr. Constantinou said that ap- enough. It should definitely be a AHEPA. I mean more appealing proximately ten companies from two-year term,” he said, adding programs,” he said. Cyprus were participating in this that he thinks AHEPA still needs to During his term as Supreme year’s Food Show, compared to the attract greater numbers of younger President back in 1978, Mr. Paulus seven Cypriot companies which members. said, he tried to focus on member- participated last year. “We still need to come up with ship. “We had 24,000 members There was broader participation better ideas on how to attract back then. Today it seems like at this year’s Food Show, he said, young people, which is still a major we’ve got fewer people.” noting that only one wine company issue for this organization. As an AHEPA honored Deputy Secre- had participated last year, as op- educator, I’ve been supporting the tary of State John Negroponte and posed to four this year. He also said creation of education programs Greek Foreign Minister Dora that there are four companies that will send young Greek Ameri- Bakoyanni with its Pericles Award which produce the renowned cans to spend a summer in Greece, for excellence in government ser- Greek Trade officials and exporters were clearly happy from the interest displayed by U.S. importers for Cypriot cheese Halloumi, along so that they can come closer to vice. Due to conflicts in their sched- Greek products. (L-R) Sandra Kyriakou, Nikolaos Belias, Anastasia Garyfallou, Panagiotis Papastavrou, Lia with other dairy products, adding their roots,” he said. ules, the two public servants were Papageorgiou and Panagiotis Drosos, CEO of the Hellenic Foreign Trade Board. that salt and specially-processed “I’ve been in the AHEPA family unable to attend, and received their honey from Cyprus were on display. for 79 years,” Peter Paulus, a for- awards in absentia. The National adding that, that as a result of the “The most important thing is and vegetables, said he comes to “We were very surprised by the mer supreme president, told the Herald’s publisher, Antonis H. Dia- exhibition, some important deals that all these products appear as the exhibition every year, but that interest many people have shown Herald. Mr. Paulus, a member of mataris, received the organiza- have already been made, while the part of an overall presentation, this year’s event was especially suc- in Cypriot wines,” Mr. Constanti- the AHEPA Pittsburg chapter, said tion’s Demosthenes Award for life- markets targeted by Greek exports which is no easy task. We have cessful due to an increased Greek nou added, briefly referring to the he does not think a two-year term is time achievement in journalism. are continually growing. managed to accomplish this over presence at the exhibition this year. characteristic strong points of necessary. “If you do your job right, Next year’s AHEPA convention “The fact that we have succeed- the past three years, and it has been “I want to believe that there are Cypriot grapes. one year is more than enough.” will be held in Athens, Greece for ed in raising Greek exports by 34 very effective,” Mr. Drosos said, prospects for Greek products, since He also discussed visitors’ inter- Mr. Paulus, now 93 years of age, the first time in almost 40years. percent in two years is a very big adding that officials from all partic- our exports – which are always est in Cyprus’ traditional Halloumi joined AHEPA through the Sons of success,” Mr. Drosos said. “At our ipating companies were enthusias- based on quality and competitive cheese. “Everyone knows about it,” Pericles back in 1928. He also Fuller coverage for this year’s current pace in 2007, we will have tic about the Greek presence at the prices – are increasing annually,” he said. pointed out that the organization AHEPA Convention is forthcoming managed to increase Greek exports event he stated. “The American market – “The American market has ac- needs to bring more young people in next week’s edition. For more by 50 percent in three years. We be- “They clearly see that Greek especially New York – is large, and cepted it, and there is a demand for into the fold. information on AHEPA’s 2007 lieve that this is going to be our products have a place in the Ameri- we are pleased with what we have it here. Cypriot exports to the Unit- “AHEPA has changed over the election results, visit the web at year in America.” can market, where they are contin- seen up until now.” ed States are steadily increasing.” years, we face a major problem www.thenationalherald.com. HFTB’s CEO commented that uously in demand. Now, all of us Mr. Siouras also said that every the fruits from the Kerasma mar- are talking about what we should year new importers, along with keting campaign, and increased be doing over the next two years,” new products and packaging pro- Greek participation in large exhibi- Mr. Drosos stated. posals appear during this annual tions like the recent one in New “We accomplished everything food show that takes place in New York, are starting to appear. He at- we discussed two years ago. We be- York. “In general, the Greek pres- tributed part of this success to the lieve that we will be just as effective ence in this exhibition is success- implementation of integrated pro- in achieving all that we are talking ful,” he remarked. Protest grams for the promotion of Greek about today and seeking to accom- Mr. Siouras said Greek Ameri- products. plish over the next two years. The can importers “are serious busi- Mr. Drosos also said Greece is ‘Kerasma’ initiative in particular nessmen who are doing important beginning to capitalize on the was very widely accepted and suc- work in the area of promoting large-scale effort undertaken by the cessful,” noting that some of the Greek products. They are valuable, Turkish Embassy: Greek Ministry of Finance, and Fi- most important food distributors in and our cooperation is at a good nance Minister George Alogosk- the U.S. visited this past week’s ex- level.” oufis personally, for the bolstering hibition. Yannis Zaharopoulos, head of of Greek exports. 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Mali, the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, the Easter Island Statues in Chile and the Statue of Liberty in New York. Following protest from the Egyptian Government, which ar- gued that the Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt should have an auto- matic spot on the new list because they are the only one of the original Seven Wonders still standing, it was named an “honorary candi- date,” adding an extra wonder to the list. The star-studded ceremony boasted of never-before-seen voter participation, as well as worldwide publicity – with the broadcast reaching an estimated 1.6 billion people in more than 170 countries. The initiative and its voting meth- ods have nevertheless drawn criti- cism from major worldwide institu- tions like UNESCO, the United Na- tions’ agency for culture, which protects some 850 world heritage sites throughout the globe. A statement on UNESCO’s web- site reads, “There is no comparison between Mr. Weber’s mediatised campaign and the scientific and ed- ucational work resulting from the inscription of sites on UNESCO’s World Heritage List… This initia- tive can not, in any significant and sustainable manner, contribute to AP/NADER DAOUD the preservation of sites elected by Jordan's Petra, with its dramatic tombs and temple facades, is one of this public.” Hagia Sophia, the Great Church of Christ, and architectural marvel built in the 6th Century AD. the New Seven Wonders of the World. NO SAFEGUARD UNESCO did not feel that a list of the Seven Wonders of the World should be compiled by popular vote, especially since there was no safeguard in place to prevent voters from choosing their favorite sites more than once. Christian Manhart, UNESCO’s press officer, criticized the ballot, saying it sent out a “negative mes- sage to countries whose sites have not been retained. All of these won- ders obviously deserve a place on the list, but what disturbs us is that the list is limited to just seven,” he said, pointing out that “seven were adequate in antiquity because the antique world was much smaller than today.” The Vatican also protested over the lack of Christian sites included among the finalists – particularly the absence of sites like the Sistine Chapel and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem. Archbish- op Mauro Piacenza, head of the Vatican’s pontifical Commission for Culture & Archaeology, told the Times of London that the exclu- sions were “surprising, inexplica- The Parthenon, the Acropolis' most famous temple. The Pyramids of Egypt, last of the original Seven Ancient Wonders. ble, even suspicious.” The Italian daily, La Republica, exclusion from the New Seven distanced itself from the not broadcast the event, leaving Empire during the rule of succes- tra is known for its dramatic tombs reported last week that Vatican of- Wonders list, Greek Culture Minis- New7Wonders organization. thousands of tourists at the Great sive dynasties. and temple facades, including one ficials suspected the organizers of ter George Voulgarakis said, “We “France prefers the conception of Wall unaware of its new status. “As Residents of cities whose monu- that served as a church during the New Seven Wonders campaign are covered by the statement made UNESCO, which has included on its usual, there are a lot of tourists ments made the final cut reveled as Byzantine times. of having an anti-Christian bias. Al- by UNESCO’s Director General Mr. world heritage list 851 sites, in- here today, but I don't think they their enduring structures were in- Enclosed by towering rocks and though Hagia Sophia was once one Matsuura – that this vote should cluding 31 in France,” spokes- came here because the Great Wall cluded in the new list. Indians watered by a perennial stream, Pe- of Christendom’s greatest church- not have been allowed to take woman Pascale Andreani said. was chosen as one of the Seven handed out sweets and set off fire- tra not only possessed the advan- es, it has not operated as a Christ- place.” Egypt was also critical, dismiss- Wonders of the World,” said Hu works outside the Taj Mahal, a 17th tages of a fortress, but also con- ian church since Constantinople The voting “had nothing to do ing the new list of wonders as Yang, an official at the Badaling Century marble mausoleum built trolled the main commercial routes fell to Ottoman Turks in the 15th with us, and any participation by worthless: “This contest will not Great Wall near Beijing. The Great by Mughal ruler Shah Jahan in which passed through it to Gaza in Century. governments and offices was slim detract from the value of the Pyra- Wall is the world’s longest human- memory of his wife. the west; to Bosra and Damascus in Since then, it has operated as a to none. The entire matter has mids, which are the only real won- made structure, stretching over ap- PETRA the north; to Aqaba and Leuce mosque and more recently a muse- nothing to do with the true value of der of the world,” said Zahi proximately 4,000 miles, and is the Meanwhile Jordanian Tourism Come on the Red Sea; and across um. The modern Turkish Govern- the monuments,” he added. “Mon- Hawass, Egypt’s head of antiqui- only man-made structure visible Minister Faruq Hadidi said the flow the desert to the Persian Gulf. ment even used the area to hold uments do not have to parade on a ties. “This competition has no value from space. It was built and rebuilt of tourists to Petra, the most Greek- Excavations have demonstrated fashion shows in recent years, incit- podium like in a beauty contest.” because it is not the masses who between the 5th Century BC and like monument on the new list, that it was the ability of its inhabi- ing Christian leaders worldwide. France, last year’s top tourist write history.” the 16th Century AD to protect the would “double” from its current tants to control the water supply Commenting on the Acropolis’ site with 79 million visitors, also Interestingly enough, China did northern borders of the Chinese level of 400,000 visitors a year. Pe- which led to the rise of the desert

AP/DIETHER ENDLICHER Germany's Neuschwanstein, a 19th Century Bavarian Castle, and Spain's Alhambra, the residence of the Moorish caliphs who governed south- ern Spain in splendor until King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella expelled them in 1492, were in the top 21, but not the top seven.

AP/KAREL NAVARRO AP/ISRAEL LEAL AP/RENZO GOSTOLI Peru's Machu Picchu, left, built by the Incan Empire in the 15th Century, and the pyramid at Chichen Itza in Mexico, right, part of one of the The Statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro made the final cut. greatest Mayan centers of the Yucatan peninsula, were voted among the top seven. THE NATIONAL HERALD, JULY 14, 2007 FEATURE 5 city, in effect creating an artificial oasis. Its amphitheatre has actually been cut into the hillside, and into several of the tombs during its con- struction. So far, no method has been found to determine when the histo- ry of Petra began. Evidence sug- gests that the city was founded rel- atively late, though a sanctuary may have existed there since very ancient Biblical times. More satis- factory evidence of the date of the earliest Nabataean settlement may be obtained from an examination of the tombs. Two types may be dis- tinguished—the Nabataean and the Greco-Roman. The Nabataean type is characterized by the simple pylon-tomb. These tombs, which belong to the pre-Hellenic age, serve as evidence for the earliest period. It is not known how far back in this stage the Nabataean settlement goes, but it does not go back farther than the 6th Century BC. A period follows in which the dominant civilization combines Greek, Egyptian and Syrian ele- ments, clearly pointing to the age of the Ptolemies. Towards the close of the 2nd Century BC, when the Ptolemaic and Seleucid kingdoms were equally depressed, the Nabataean kingdom came to the front. Under Aretas III the Philhel- AP/NG HAN GUAN lene, (circa 85–60 BC), the royal ASSOCIATED PRESS Section of the Great Wall of China in Beijing. Built between 220 and coins begin. The theatre was proba- Undated aerial view of the Colosseum in Rome. Completed in 80 AD, it is the only European monument 200 BC, and almost 4,000 miles long, the Great Wall is one of the new bly excavated at that time, and Pe- elected one of the “new Seven Wonders of the World.” seven wonders. tra must have assumed the aspect of a Hellenistic city. In Peru, hundreds gathered at 2,430 meters to greet the an- nouncement that the ruins of Machu Picchu – “the lost city of the Incas,” built in 1450 – had made it onto the new list. Thousands also cheered, waved flags and broke in- to Mayan dances at the archaeolog- ical ruins on Mexico’s Yucatan, when Chichen Itza, the Mayan re- gional center which rose to power towards the end of the 7th Century, which attracts more than one mil- lion tourists a year, made it to the final list. In Rio de Janeiro, which hosted one of the Live Earth concerts, hun- dreds of thousands of singing and dancing revelers broke into huge applause as they were told the city’s landmark Christ the Redeemer stat- ue was a New Wonder. The statue, which was completed in 1931, stands 105 feet tall, weighs 1,000 tons, and is located at the peak of the 2,296-foot Corcovado Moun- tain overlooking the city. The only European monument named one of the New Seven Won- ders was the Colosseum, a giant amphitheatre originally capable of seating around 50,000 spectators. It was used for gladiator contests and public spectacles, with con- struction starting between 70 and 72 AD under Emperor Vespasian and completed in 80 AD under Ti- tus. The absence of European and The Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower (not shown) were among Christian monuments from the the also-rans. One of the new seven wonders, the Taj Mahal in Agra, India was built between 1632 and 1654. New Seven Wonders list is indica- tive of the changing demographics carnassus and the Pyramids. was during the 5th Century that the built for more than a thousand of Constantinople and the religious public to vote on. of global population, and even a The Acropolis, Athens’ “Sacred Acropolis attained its final form. years, until the completion of the focal point of the Christian Ortho- The current list consists of shift in the traditional balance of Rock,” became a sacred site as early The Acropolis was formally pro- Seville Cathedral in 1575 (which dox Byzantine Empire for nearly Mount Everest (Nepal), Victoria power. South America, Asia and as the 8th Century BC. It played a claimed as the pre-eminent monu- took 107 years to build), during the 1000 years. Falls (Zambia/Zimbabwe), the Africa are each represented by two central role in the Pan-Athenian ment on the European Cultural Renaissance. The current building To this day, the Acropolis and Great Barrier Reef (Australia), Pari- monuments on the new list. The Games, which were one of the four Heritage list of monuments this was originally constructed as a Hagia Sophia are widely referred to cutin Volcano (Mexico), Rio de Seven Ancient Wonders included at major athletic events held in An- past March. church between 532 and 537 under as the premier architectural sym- Janeiro Harbor (Brazil), Aurora Bo- least five marvels attributed to cient Greece. Most of the major Hagia Sophia is perhaps the the orders of the Byzantine Emper- bols of the Greek concept of the sa- realis (Northern Lights) and the Greek engineering and architec- temples were rebuilt under the monument best associated with the or Justinian. It was designed by two cred. Grand Canyon. Examples of won- ture. The original list included the leadership of Pericles during the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Em- architects, Isidore of Miletus and Mr. Weber has now begun a new ders which would be eligible for the Lighthouse of Alexandria on the is- Golden Age of Athens (460–430 pire. It is famous in particular for its Anthemios of Tralles. campaign to choose the new Seven new list include animal reserves, land of Pharos, the Temple of BC). massive dome, and is considered The Church contained a large Natural Wonders of the world. canyons, fjords, coastlines, cliffs, Artemis at Ephesus, the Statue of The great Athenian sculptor the epitome of Byzantine architec- collection of holy relics and fea- Nominations will be accepted for forests, glaciers, mountains, Zeus at Olympia, the Colossus of Phidias and Ictinos and Callicrates, ture and one of the most beautiful tured, among other things, a 50- the new list through August 8, deserts, oases, reefs, seas, lakes, Rhodes, the Hanging Gardens of two famous architects, were re- buildings in the world. foot silver iconostasis. It was the 2008 and will then narrow those rivers and waterfalls. For details, Babylon, the Mausoleum of Hali- sponsible for the reconstruction. It It was the largest cathedral ever patriarchal church of the Patriarch nominations down to 21 for the visit www.natural7wonders.com. Mythological Sense: It Happened to Heracles, it Could Also Happen to Harry

By Deepte Hajela ture and the deaths of major char- to Moses to Frodo. And even though the series has a books haven't given a sense of that not survive," she said. Associated Press acters. Greek mythology has plenty of dark aspect to it, Rowling hasn't set tragedy to me. It's generally hope- But even if he lives, don't be sur- She's already promised two examples, like Heracles, who was it up in such a way that Harry pay- ful." prised if it's a hard-fought victory, NEW YORK (AP) – Brace your- deaths in the seventh and final killed at the height of his strength, ing the ultimate price would make Whited acknowledges that read- she said. Another aspect of the clas- selves, Harry Potter fans. No matter book, "Harry Potter and the Deathly said Mary Lefkowitz, a retired Clas- sense, said Tim Morris, who teach- er outrage would be high if Harry sic hero myth is that even if he how desperate you are for Harry to Hallows," coming out July 21, and sics professor who taught at Welles- es English at the University of Texas died, and that it might seem cruel to wins, it's not without some loss. live, some experts in classic litera- has refused to commit to Harry sur- ley College in Massachusetts. at Arlington. younger readers, who aren't famil- "There are always sacrifices, ture and mythology say that finish- viving. But she couldn't kill Harry "There's no long promise of hap- "I don't get the sense that J.K. iar with classic literary story arcs. compromises along the way," she ing off the young wizard would off, could she? She wouldn't do piness," she said. "You may have Rowling has set us up for that kind "I'm sure J.K. Rowling would get said. "If Harry doesn't die, one of make sense – in a literary kind of that, would she? brief moments of glory and then of sacrifice," he said. "The first six some howlers if Harry Potter did his friends will." way. "If you look at the tradition of the darkness comes." J.K. Rowling has never shied the epic hero… there is this sort of And don't be fooled into think- from darkness in her phenomenally pattern that the hero delivers peo- ing a happy ending is automatic successful series. It started with the ple to the promise land, but does just because the main characters murder of Harry's parents; contin- not see it himself," said Lana Whit- are young, said Anne Collins Smith, ued through his discovery that an ed, professor of English at Ferrum assistant professor of Philosophy evil wizard was trying to destroy College (Ferrum, Virginia), point- and Classical Studies at Stephen F. him; and has included pain and tor- ing out examples from King Arthur Austin State University in Nacog- doches, Texas. "Just because it's children's liter- ature doesn't mean it can't have very dark events in it," she said. Others aren't convinced, saying that Rowling's story about Harry and his adventures are less influ- enced by classical mythology than Ideal and affordable for any occasion! it is by other storytelling traditions. Philip Ray, an associate profes- A thoughtful personal gift! sor of English at Connecticut Col- A perfect fundraising item in your lege, said Rowling was part of a tra- dition of British writers like Edith Orthodox parish! Nesbit, writing stories where chil- dren are the focus and have grand Keep Christ, Virgin Mary and many Orthodox adventures. close to your heart at all times. We are proud to be Since Harry is about to finish his the first company to ever offer images of the Orthodox Saints on years at Hogwarts, Ray said, "I an exquisite, high-quality, cherry wood bead bracelet. All images think it would be very unusual for a are drawn from original icons in our collections. book like this to kill off the main Hellenic Images, Inc. specializes in original icons, prayer ropes and other character at a time when he's about Choose from our two handmade, custom-designed spiritual gifts to graduate from school." styles: either ten large or twelve small beads per bracelet with The books are about Harry's de- images of the Orthodox Saints, seaparated by smaller accents velopment into a young man, Ray beads, strung on a comfortable, elastic expansion bracelet made said. Phone: to fit most any wrist "For Rowling to have put Harry (617) 407-6504 Potter through all seven volumes E-mail: just to kill him off, the point of all Price: $10.00 per bracelet (either small or large). [email protected] Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) development would be wasted," Wholesale and bulk discounts available to retailers, schools, and Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) are back in “Harry Potter and the Or- Ray said. "Death strikes me as being churches and organizations. Boston, MA der of the Phoenix.” the strangest ending of all." 6 OBITUARIES CLASSIFIEDS THE NATIONAL HERALD, JULY 14, 2007

■ AMBAZIS, MARY T. ly 7 at Saints Constantine & Helen Efthimia Ntoutsis, and had lived in 4, 2007 that Steve A. Panos, 73, UPPER ARLINGTON, Ohio – The Cathedral in Merrillville. Memorial Worcester since 1927. She attend- passed away. He is survived by his Columbus Dispatch reported that donations to the VNA Horton Hos- ed Oxford schools. Bessie worked wife Georgia (nee Michalarias); his Mary Tambakis Ambazis, 86, of Up- pice (501 Marquette, Valparaiso, at Comfort Products for many children, Pamela (Rev. Soterios) per Arlington passed away peace- IN 46383) or Saints Constantine & years. She was a devoted wife and and Paul (Christina); his grandson fully at her residence on Sunday, Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral mother and loving grandmother. Andrew; his sisters, Christina, Ioan- July 8, 2007, attended by her (8000 Madison St., Merrillville, IN She was a member of Saint Spyri- na (Christ) and Sofia; his brothers, daughters, Constance and Kriti. A 46410). don Greek Orthodox Cathedral in John (Tasia), Peter (Sophia), Costa lifetime member of the Greek Or- Worcester, the local Philoptochos (Georgia) and Anthony (Katerina); thodox Church, and a member of ■ FOTOPOULOS, Society, and past secretary of the his sister in-law Irene (Nick); his the Annunciation Cathedral in CONSTANTINA P. Horos to Zolongo. Bessie had a brother in-law Dino (Poletimi); and OBITUARY Columbus for over 50 years. Known PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Provi- great sense of humor and a quick several nieces and nephews. He as “the Cathedral Choir’s Mom,” dence Journal reported that wit. Most of all, she loved her was predeceased by his brother EDWARD KIEHLING Mary was devoted to her church Christina “Dina” (nee Pappageor- church and being with her family. Harry (Nicoletta). He was a Greek and particularly its members. She giou) Fotopoulos, 91, of Cranston, Funeral services were held on July Army veteran of the Korean War from Charleston, S.C. was a member of the Daughters of passed away on Monday, July 2, 6 at Saint Spyridon Cathedral. Bur- from Levidi in Tripoli, Greece. He 62 years old Penelope and a Sunday School 2007 at RI Hospital in Providence. ial was at Hope Cemetery. Arrange- was a motor inspector for U.S. teacher, and volunteered for nu- She was the beloved wife of late ments were by Callahan & Fay Steel, retiring after 19 years of ser- Services for EDWARD “ED” PETER KIEHLING, merous organizations and individ- Spiridon “Spiro” Fotopoulos for 71 Brothers Funeral Home in Worces- vice. He was also the owner of formerly of Jersey City, were officiated in May, by his cousin Bishop Antonios uals, including many years for the years. She was born on October 20, ter. In lieu of flowers, memorial do- Omar Liquors in South Chicago for annual Greek Festival. Mary’s life 1915 in Manthyrea of Tripolis in nations may be made to Saint 35 years. The funeral was held on from St Michael’s Home For the Aged. Ed died May 17 in Charleston, S.C. was hallmarked by her gift of giv- Greece, one of seven children of the Spyridon Cathedral (102 Russell July 6 at the Assumption Greek Or- Born in Jersey City, he moved in Charleston in 1981. ing. She was predeceased by her late Haralambos and Demetra Street, Worcester, MA 01609). thodox Church in Olympia Fields. Kiehling taught history at Ridgefield Park High School, beloved husband of 49 years, Louis (Spyropoulous) Pappageorgiou. Memorial donations to the As- and received an Outstanding Teaching Award. Ambazis; her brother James Tam- Mrs. Fotopoulos loved to tat and MAVROPHILIPOS, AVGERINOS sumption Church appreciated Later, after his marriage, he entered the restaurant business in upstate New York, bakis; her sisters Irene (Diamond) spend time with her loving family. TOWSON, Md. – The Baltimore (20401 S. Western Avenue, then ran his own restaurant, Kaspar’s, in downtown Charleston for 23 years. Balaban and Stella Tambakis; her She was a member of the Greek Or- Sun reported that Avgerinos “Paul” Olympia Fields, IL 60461). He was a graduate of St. Peter’s College, Jersey City, twin sister Christina Pritsolas; and thodox Church of the Annunciation Mavrophilipos, a retired painter and earned a master’s in history from Jersey City State College. her parents, John and Constance in Cranston. From grammar school, who had owned a bar and restau- ■ PAUL, JOHN Tambakis. She is survived by her Constantina went onto further her rant, died of congestive heart fail- CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Char- Kiehling served as supreme president of the Sons of Pericles in 1966 daughters Constance (David) Betz education at the Domestic Learning ure on Monday, June 25, 2007 at lotte Observer reported that Rev- and was a member of AHEPA. and Kriti (John) Davies, RN; her Academy in Greece. She was the Good Samaritan Hospital. The erend Father John Paul passed He was a lifelong member of the Greek Orthodox Church. grandchildren, Irene (Don) Samp- loving mother of Diane Mitrelis of Towson resident was 87. Born on away on Monday, July 2, 2007 af- Servived by: son, Steven (Emily) Davies, Alex Cranston; Angela Provost of John- the island of Ikaria, he left home at ter a brief illness. He is survived by His wife (Janet) Betz, Mary Davies and ston; Georgia Kapelos of Norwood, the age of 14 to find work and send family, friends and generations of ANGELA K. KIEHLING Theo Betz; her great grandson, Massachusetts; Bob Fotopoulos of money back to his family. He be- Saint Nicholas Orthodox faithful. A John Elias Davies; her sister Helen Cranston; George Fotopoulos of came a merchant marine seaman man of vision, determination and His Daughter (Leon) Kostas; her sister in-law Kal Wakefield; John Fotopoulos of before World War II. Family mem- strong leadership, he served the MARIA E. KIEHLING Tambakis; her brother in-law John Cranston; Carrie Mihos of North bers said he told of narrowly escap- Saint Nicholas parish for 31 years His mother Pritsolas; and numerous nieces, Kingstown; and Kiki Melanis of Ex- ing the German U-boat sinkings of until his retirement in December MARY KIEHLING of Jersey City. nephews and godchildren. May her eter. She was the cherished grand- merchant marine vessels in ship 2004. His commitment to growing memory be eternal. The funeral mother of 23 grandchildren; 19 convoys between Canada and Eng- the Orthodox community inspired James A. McAlister Funeral Home, Charleston, was in charge. was held on July 12 at the Annunci- great grandchildren and one great- land. He rowed to Detroit from those around him. He loved his 806749/2773 ation Cathedral, with the Rev. great granddaughter. She was the Windsor, Canada on July 4, 1939. church, his parishioners and his Joseph DiStefano officiating. Burial sister of the late George and Nick He became a U.S. citizen and family. He in turn was loved and was at Glen Rest Cemetery. Calling Pappageorgiou, Olga Pappas, joined the Army. During his early held in high esteem by all who Hours were held at the O.R. Wood- Theodora Douros and Litsa Tsik- training, a drill sergeant could not knew him. The beautiful new Saint Arrangements were by Hankins & port agent in his latter years. He yard Chapel. ouras. The funeral was held on July pronounce the name Avgerinos, Nicholas Church on Scio Church Whittington. Memorial donations was also a member of Kentucky F & 6 at the Annunciation Church. Bur- and Mr. Mavrophilipos was given Road represents his true legacy to Saint Nicholas Church in Ann AM; Amara Temple 32nd Degree; ■ BOORAS, SAMUEL G. ial was at North Burial Ground his nickname, “Paul.” Mr. which is the inspiration, guidance Arbor (3109 Scio Church Road, American Legion, Lee Vogel Post CHICAGO, Ill. – The Chicago Tri- Cemetery in Providence. Arrange- Mavrophilipos served in Italy dur- and ministry of Orthodox Chris- Ann Arbor MI 48103). 47; Honorary Order of Kentucky bune reported on Wednesday, July ments were by the Nardolillo Fu- ing World War II. After the war, he tians. His loving wife of 36 years, Colonels; and a dedicated member 4, 2007 that Samuel G. Booras, 83, neral Home in Cranston. Memorial moved to Baltimore, where he Evangelia Paul, was at his bedside. STONE, MARC R. of AHEPA and Saint Catherine’s passed away. He is survived by his contributions can be made to VNA owned and operated the Rainbow Under his leadership, Saint GREEN ACRES, Fla. – The Palm Greek Orthodox Church in West wife Georgia (nee Karalis); his chil- of Care New England (51 Health Restaurant in the 1600 block of E. Nicholas became a thriving church Beach Post reported that Marc R. Palm Beach. He is survived by his dren, Fred, Debbie (Brian), Gary Lane Warwick, RI 02886) or the Baltimore Street from 1952 to and congregation. He revitalized Stone of Greenacres, Florida sons Dean D. Ellis and Dr. Charles (Beth); his grandchildren, Sammy Saint Kyriaki Building Fund (c/o 1964. He then bought the Kum On the choir, initiated religious educa- passed away peacefully on Friday, B. (Dr. Elizabeth R.) Stone; his (Sarah), Bobby (Heather), Brian, 120 Church Hill Drive, Cranston, RI Inn Tavern on Harford Road at The tion classes, encouraged youth ac- July 6, 2007 at Hospice of Palm daughter Valli (Paul) Polisena; his Kara Lee, Nicholas, Lucas, Sam and 02920). Alameda. In 1967 he co-founded tivities, formed a senior citizen Beach County’s JFK Lauer Unit at loving granddaughter Becky Sulli- Caroline; his brothers, Andrew the Manolis & Mavrophilipos Paint- group, organized plays and musi- 76 years of age. The devoted hus- van; his grandchildren, Alex and (Angie), Dick (Geri) and John (Bet- ■ HONTALAS, NICK J. ing Company with his brother in- cals, revived the lagging Greek and band of Emorfia Stone, he heroical- Melanie; and a host of nieces and ty); his sister in-law Esther SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – The law. He retired in 1987; the busi- Sunday School programs and be- ly battled cancer for the past nine nephews. His funeral was celebrat- (William); and several nieces and San Francisco Chronicle reported ness remains in family hands. “He came involved in community activ- years. He was raised in Ashland, ed on July 10 at Saint Catherine’s nephews. He was predeceased by that Nick John Hontalas, 75, was the patriarch of the family, a ities. He initiated a program to Kentucky; a graduate of Valley Church. Burial was at Lake Worth his sister Phyllis. He was a U.S. passed away on Thursday, July 5, good and kind man, always putting feed the homeless that continues Forge Military Academy and the Memory Gardens Cemetery. Navy veteran of World War II and a 2007 after a long and courageous family first,” said his son, today. He recently organized the University of Kentucky; a veteran of Arrangements were by the Dorsey- recipient of the Bronze Star. He was battle with diabetes. He is survived Demetrios A. Mavrophilipos of outstanding men's choir of which the Korean War; and a retired U.S. E. Earl Smith Memory Gardens Fu- a longtime member of Saints Peter by his sons John (Harriet), Samuel Chesapeake, Virginia. “He was a he was so proud. Under his tute- Postal Service employee of 32 neral Home in Lake Worth. Memor- & Paul Greek Orthodox Church in (Rita) and Thomas; his grandchil- hard worker; enjoyed good times lage, spiritual guidance and fore- years. He was a longtime American ial contributions can be made to Glenview. As a chemical engineer, dren Elaina, Alexis, Andrew and and celebrations with family and sight, all parishioners were ever Postal Workers Union, and a former Saint Catherine's Memorial Fund he served in key positions for envi- Maria; his brother Peter; his sister- friends; always had a smile on his mindful of their rich religious her- union vice president, serving with (110 Southern Blvd., West Palm ronmental concerns on a city, coun- in-law Mary (Gus); and his nieces face; and never uttered a harsh itage and culture. In his travels to APWU pride, and pride as a pass- Beach, FL 33405). ty, state and federal level, and testi- and nephews Betty, Chris, Charlie, word to anyone.” Mr. Mavrophili- the Traverse City area, he saw a fied before Congress in 1968 for John, Philip, Gus, Betty Jean, Geor- pos enjoyed fishing, boating and need for a parish to serve the Or- the EPA Clean Air Act. By Sam’s re- gette, Kathy, Nick, Richard, Robert card games. He was an active mem- thodox faithful. He was instrumen- quest, “go golfing with a loved and Stacey and their families. Born ber in the Baltimore chapter of the tal in helping organize the Mission CLASSIFIEDS one.” The funeral was held on July in Daly City, CA, to Greek immi- National Pan-Ikarian Society. His parish which is now established 6 at Saints Peter & Paul Church. grant parents, he was the owner of favorite television show was “The there. Father John and Presvytera Arrangements were by John G. Ad- Busy Bee Market in "the heart of the Price is Right,” which he watched Eva are well-known throughout HELP WANTED (718) 728-8500 inamis, funeral director. Memorial Mission." The funeral was held on daily. Survivors include his wife of the metropolis, Ann Arbor and sur- Not affiliated with any donations to Saints Peter & Paul July 7 at Holy Trinity Greek Ortho- 58 years, the former Pari Manolis; rounding area. Their benevolence, JOURNALISTS WANTED other funeral home. Church appreciated (401 Wagner dox Church in San Francisco. another son, Stylianos A. friendliness and gracious personal- Nation’s leading Greek American Road, Glenview, IL 60025). Mavrophilipos of Norfolk, Virginia; ities have been a tremendous asset newspaper needs reporters and as- APOSTOLOPOULOS ■ LANO, SPIRO G. a daughter, Maria M. Pappas of to the community. He loved Michi- sistant editor for English weekly Apostle Family - ■ CHRISTY, ALICE G. VERNON, Conn. – The Hartford Edgewater; two brothers, William gan football and athletics in gener- paper. Exceptional writing/report- Gregory, Nicholas, Andrew - WORCESTER, Mass. – The Courant reported that Spiro Grego- and John Mavrophilipos, both of al, and mingling with his parish ing skills and bilingual fluency a Funeral Directors of Worcester Telegram & Gazette re- ry Lano, 84, of Vernon, husband of Baltimore; three sisters in Greece, members at these events. Father must. Car a plus. Fax or e-mail clips RIVERDALE ported that Alice (nee Gouveris) Shpresa “Hope” (nee Verdi) Lano, Dionysia, Georgia and Diamanda; John was passionate in both his and cover letter to 718-472-0510 FUNERAL HOME Inc. Christy, 90, passed away on Thurs- died on Friday, July 6, 2007 at nine grandchildren; and two great praise and loving criticism of the or [email protected]. 5044 Broadway day, July 5, 2007. She is survived by Rockville General Hospital. He was granddaughters. Services have Wolverines. He was born in Bing- 111609/01 New York, NY 10034 her daughters Eugenia and Stacey born in Portland, Maine on Sep- been held. hamton, New York on July 24, (212) 942-4000 (Victor); her sister Effie; her grand- tember 17, 1922. He was the son of 1930 to Frantzis and Georgia FUNERAL HOMES Toll Free 1-888-GAPOSTLE daughter Helena; and several the late Gregory and Eleanora ■ MIRONDA, JOSEPH A. (Tsipiantis) Pavlou, he was the nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and (Tsotso) Lano, and was a longtime WORCESTER, Mass. – The youngest of four children. Follow- CONSTANTINIDES LITRAS FUNERAL HOME grand-nephews; and her honorary Vernon resident. He attended Port- Worcester Telegram & Gazette re- ing his graduation from Bingham- FUNERAL PARLOR Co. ARLINGTON BENSON DOWD, granddaughter, Alexandra Dymek. land Schools and attended Bates ported that Joseph A. Mironda, 85, ton High School, he attended Holy 405 91st Street INC FUNERAL HOME She was predeceased by her hus- College in Lewiston, Maine. Before passed away on Thursday, July 5, Cross Seminary where he earned a Bay Ridge - Brooklyn, NY 11209 83-15 Parsons Blvd., band Charles J. Christy who died in his retirement, he was employed by 2007 at his home. He is survived by Bachelor of Arts degree in theolo- (718) 745-1010 Jamaica, NY 11432 1980. She was born in Marlbor- Pratt & Whitney Aircraft. He was a his sons Michael A. and Timothy J.; gy, graduating in 1956. He then as- Services in all localities - (718) 858-4434 • (800) 245-4872 ough, the daughter of Thomas and member of Saint George Greek Or- his daughter Katherine "Kathy" M. sumed duties of lay assistant to the Low cost shipping to Greece Thekla (Boutsis) Gouveris. She was thodox Cathedral in Hartford. Eiland; his granddaughter Robin priest at the Holy Trinity Cathedral employed as a bookkeeper for most Spiro was a U.S. Army veteran of Ramey; his great granddaughter in Charlotte, North Carolina. He ANTONOPOULOS TO PLACE YOUR of her life, retiring from the payroll World War II. He landed on Omaha Brittany; his sister Nina Scalia; sev- served as Greek School teacher, FUNERAL HOME, INC. CLASSIFIED AD, CALL: department of Worcester City Hos- Beach in Normandy, France on D- eral nieces and nephews. He was choir director, youth advisor, reli- Konstantinos Antonopoulos - (718) 784-5255, EXT. 106, pital. She was a member of Saint Day, June 6, 1944. He served in the predeceased by his wife Aristea gious education director and Funeral Director E-MAIL: Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathe- European Theater until the War’s "Irene" (Pagonis) Mironda; his psaltis (cantor). In 1962 he as- 38-08 Ditmars Blvd., classifieds@ thenationalherald.com dral, was very active in its Ladies end, and returned home in October grandson Van Sowell, Jr.; his sister sumed duties at Saint John church Astoria, New York 11105 Philoptochos, the Saint Spyridon of 1945. He was an avid golfer, and Laura Errede; and his brother Al- in Des Plaines, Illinois then re- Guild and was the first woman enjoyed the time he played and fred Mironda. He was a member of turned to North Carolina. In Char- elected to the Parish Council of worked at the Blackledge Country Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox lotte, he met Eva Miller and they Saint Spyridon Cathedral. She was Club. Besides his wife, he is sur- Cathedral. He was also a member were married on May 30, 1971. He also active in the Daughters of vived by his sons James (Ketrin) of the Laborer's Union Local #243 was ordained a on Septem- Penelope, and served as past presi- Lano of Coventry and Christopher for over 50 years and an Endow- ber 25, 1971 at Holy Trinity in dent of the Theano Chapter and of Vernon; his grandchildren, ment member of the NRA. The fu- Charlotte and ordained as a priest was a past District Governor for Nicholas, Johanna and Nathan neral was held on July 9 at St. the following day. He remained District 8. She was a founder of the Lano, all of Coventry; and his Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathe- there as a second priest. In Sep- Woodland Street School Mothers brother Andrew of West Falmouth, dral. Memorial donations to the tember 1973, Father John and his subscribe Club and served as a Girl Scout Maine. He was pre-deceased by his VNA Care Network Hospice (120 wife arrived in Ann Arbor to serve PRINTED EDITION OF THE NATIONAL HERALD leader. The funeral was held on Ju- siblings George, James Lano and Thomas Street, Worcester, MA the Saint Nicholas parish. The fol- via the post-office: ly 9 at Saint Spyridon Cathedral. Lumbe Lano, and Helen Vangel. Fu- 01608). lowing is a quote from his retire- ❏1 Month for $9.95 ❏3 Months for $19.95 Memorial donations to Holy Trinity neral services were held on July 10 ment speech: “I'd like to believe ❏6 Months for $29.95 ❏One Year fo $59.85 Eastern Orthodox Nursing and Re- at the Burke-Fortin Funeral Home. ■ PANN, NICK J. that my legacy to the parish has habilitation Center (300 Barber Av- Burial with full military honors was WAUKEGAN, Ill. – The News Sun been offering blessings of the Lord VIA HOME DELIVERY (NY, NJ & CT): ❏1 Month for $12.95 ❏3 Months for $29.95 enue, Worcester, MA 01606) or St. at Valley Falls Cemetery in Vernon. reported that Nick J. Pann, 99, and of the church through various ❏ ❏ Nicholas Orthodox Church (34 Memorial donations to Rockville passed away on Monday, July 2, Orthodox services. I'd like to be- 6 Months for $43.99 One Year for $80.00 Gold Street, Shrewsbury, MA General Hospital (31 Union Street, 2007 at Vista East Medical Center. lieve that included in my legacy VIA HOME DELIVERY (NEW ENGLAND, PENNSYLVANIA & 01545). Rockville, CT 06066) or to Visiting He is survived by his wife Elsie J. will be that I helped to increase WASHINGTON D.C.) Nurse & Health Services (8 Keynote (nee Paras) Pann; his niece Loretta support and respect of the Ortho- ❏1 Month for $15.95 ❏3 Months for $37.45 ■ FITOUSIS, FOTIOS N. Drive Vernon, CT, 06066) appreci- (Nick); his nephews John (Peggy) dox Church, enhance faith, and to ❏6 Months for $51.75 ❏One Year for $99.00 HOBART, Ind. – The Times re- ated. and Nick (Carolyn); and several oth- behave with dignity as Orthodox ON LINE SUBSCRIPTION www.thenationalherald.com ported that Fotios N. "Freddie Fi- er nieces and nephews. He was pre- . Memories can be our ❏ tousis, 79, passed away on Tuesday, ■ LENIS, VASILIKE deceased by his parents John and most precious possessions. The NON SUBSCRIBERS: One Year for $29.95 ❏One Month for $3.95 July 3, 2007 at VNA Horton Hos- WORSESTER, Mass. – The Nicoletta Paganakis; his brothers beautiful memories of St. Nicholas ❏ ❏ pice in Valparaiso. He is survived by Worcester Telegram & Gazette re- William (Helen) and Anthony (Flo- parish will always be fresh and vi- SUBSCRIBERS: One Year for $19.95 One Month for $1.95 his wife Angeliki Fitousis; his son ported that Vasilike “Bessie” Lenis, rence); his sisters Bessie (Gus), He- brant in my heart and will never Nicholas F.; his daughters Nitsa 90, passed away peacefully on len (Gus) and Stella (George). He fade. We have been blessed by be- NAME: ...... (Royce) Coulson and Presvytera Wednesday, July 4, 2007 surround- was born May 11, 1908 in Tegea, ing at St. Nicholas and have re- ADDRESS: ...... Kalliope (Father Nikolaos) Kladias; ed by her loving family. Her hus- Greece and had been a Waukegan ceived much from you over these CITY:...... STATE: ...... ZIP:...... his grandchildren: Antoni, Angeli- band, George M. Lenis passed away area resident since 1950. He was a thirty-one years.” The funeral was TEL.: ...... E-MAIL:...... CELL...... ki, Evanthia, Foti and Angela in 2000. She leaves two daughters, member of Saint Demetrios Greek held on July 8 at Holy Trinity PLEASE SEND A GIFT SUBSCRIPTION TO: Phillips; his brothers John (Fotini), Millie (Roy) Saari of Leicester and Orthodox Church, was a U.S. Army Greek Orthodox Cathedral. NAME: ...... Dimitrios (Kaliopi) and George Evelyn Lenis of Worcester and her veteran of World War II, member of (Angie); his sister Paraskevi (late partner Mike Marshall of Connecti- Homer Dahringer American Legion ADDRESS: ...... CITY:...... STATE: ...... ZIP:...... Pantelis) Xidias; and several nieces, cut; three sons, Mark, Charles Post 281 and the Masonic Lodge in This is a service nephews and friends. He was pre- (Sarah) and John (Tina) Lenis, all Denver, CO. The funeral was held on to the community. TEL.: ...... E-MAIL:...... CELL...... deceased by his parents Nicholas of Worcester. She also leaves six July 7 at Saint Demetrios Greek Or- Announcements of deaths Please specify method of payment and Kaliopi Fitousis. He was em- grandchildren, Keith Saari of New thodox Church in Waukegan. may be telephoned to the I enclose a check/money order for $ ...... made payable to: ployed at U.S. Steel, Sheet & Tin York City, Mia (Steve) Conway of Memorial donations to Saint The National Herald, Inc., 37-10 30th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 - 2614 Classified Department of ❏ ❏ ❏ Mill and was the former owner/op- Oxford, Arianne, Laura, Christina Demetrios Greek Orthodox Building The National Herald at or please debit my Mastercard Visa American Express erator of Abbott's Restaurant in Ho- and Catherine Lenis, all of Worces- Fund (1217 North Ave., Waukegan, (718) 784-5255, CARD NUMBER: ...... bart. He was a member of Saints ter; and two great grandchildren, IL, 60085). Monday through Friday, EXPIRATION DATE: ...... SIGNATURE:...... Constantine & Helen Greek Ortho- Nicholas and Matthew Conway of ■ 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST dox Cathedral, a member of Chion Oxford. She was born in Tsamanta PANOS, STEVE A. or e-mailed to: Society (Kanaris), and the Order of of Epiros, Greece. She was the CHICAGO, Ill. – The Chicago Tri- [email protected] Ahepa. The funeral was held on Ju- daughter of Constantinos and bune reported on Wednesday, July THE NATIONAL HERALD, JULY 14, 2007 GREECE CYPRUS 7 In Response to Fires, Environmentalists Rally Outside Hellenic Parliament

By Derek Gatopoulos "Right now the animals are scat- Associated Press tered and scared, and they don't know where to go. Lots of cars pass- ATHENS (AP) – Greek environ- ing through the forest, especially at mentalist demonstrators rallied out- night, will only make this worse," side the Hellenic Parliament, cycled Liarikos said. through nature trails and sent thou- FIRES IN CRETE sands of protest e-mails to the Gov- Forest fires, an annual summer ernment. scourge in the Mediterranean re- The demonstration was not part gion, have plagued many parts of of Live Earth concerts around the Greece in recent weeks due to tin- world, but was held to protest dam- derbox conditions worsened by age to a national park caused by a some of the hottest early summer recent wildfire, which destroyed weather on record. huge swathes of a national park on In late June two people were Mount Parnitha, near Athens. killed in a wildfire outside Larissa in The blaze destroyed thousands central Greece. of hectares of pine, fir and oak forest This past Wednesday, July 11, on Parnitha between June 28 and three firefighters died and another July 3. Protected species of deer, tur- was seriously injured while fighting tle, snakes and other animals were a forest fire on the southern Greek also killed in the fire or forced to island of Crete, authorities said. The scatter. three, who were on seasonal con- Several thousand demonstrators, tracts, perished after becoming blowing whistles and chanting trapped by the blaze in a gorge. "shame on you," gathered outside A fourth firefighter was hospital- parliament last Sunday, July 8, some ized with serious burns from the holding up pieces of burnt trees wildfire which started around 2 PM from the Parnitha national forest. in a forested, mountainous area out- "This time, people have really side the city of Rethymnon on had enough. We need more green- Crete's northern coast. ery in Athens," said protester Fanned by strong winds, the fire Alexandra Kouraki, who was wav- continued to burn along four differ- ing a green flag. "Look what hap- ent fronts that afternoon. It was pened other times: Forests burned fought by 54 firefighters, 13 fire down, and houses appeared in their trucks, and a water-dropping heli- place." copter. "We honor them as genuine Earlier that day, cyclists gathered AP/DEMETRIS MESSINIS heroes for their sacrifice and tragic at Parnitha, about 12 miles north of Several thousand demonstrators gathered outside Parliament in central Athens last Sunday, July 8, to protest what they consider the Govern- deaths," Polydoras said about the the capital; other protesters with ment's failure to stop a recent wildfire from destroying thousands of acres of national forest near Athens. victims. cell phones and digital cameras The Government warned that took pictures of the burnt forest; ment – recently aided by large infra- ciated Press. more than 40 people in the Balkans Polydoras said around 2,500 many regions in Greece continued and bloggers continued a mass e- structure projects built for the 2004 "This protest started sponta- and Italy. hectares (6,200 acres) of forest had to face heightened fire risk due to mailing campaign to government Olympics in Athens. neously, with some young people Greek firefighters had been bat- been destroyed on Parnitha, but the high temperatures and winds, and agencies. Greater Athens is home to exchanging text messages on their tling wildfires at the rate of 100 per WWF estimates about double that cautioned people to avoid risky ac- Protesters are demanding around 4 million people, or more cell phones, and it grew from there day, when the blaze swept across the area was affected. tions in the countryside, such as tougher forest protection laws, ar- than a third of Greece's entire popu- in a totally grassroots way. We are Parnitha and surrounding forests. The group said more than half of brush-burning. guing the Government mishandled lation. simply backing this effort." Public Order Minister Byron the protected forest was destroyed The heat wave had other effects, the Parnitha firefighting effort. They "There is a genuine interest from The Parnitha fire broke out dur- Polydoras described the Parnitha in the fire. It wants the protected too. The Greek electricity supply has also claim rapid urban expansion in the public (about the environment) ing a June heat wave across South- fire as "an act of ," and authori- area to be expanded eightfold to in- been under strain, and localized the capital has been allowed spread that we've never seen before," Con- east Europe which saw tempera- ties rushed out plans to plant new clude surrounding forests, and to outages occurred in Athens and oth- across Greece's southern Attica re- stantinos Liarikos, a member of the tures reach 46 Celsius (114.8 trees and protect the scorched land impose an overnight traffic ban to er parts of Greece because of high gion – at the expense of the environ- World Wildlife Fund, told the Asso- Fahrenheit) in Greece and killed from illegal development. protect roaming animals. energy consumption. Cyprus’ 3-Way Coalition Splits, Four Ministers Quit

Continued from page 1 60, stand as the three-party coali- and EDEK have 11 and five. Cyprus has been divided since tion's candidate in the election for "I want to express our sadness 1974, when Turkey invaded the is- dence in 1960 that AKEL nominat- president. over the fact that the three-member land to exploit a short-lived coup ed its leader for the presidency. But Papadopoulos and the two cooperation is led to dissolution," backed by supporters of union with The decision, taken during an other coalition partners rejected EDEK leader Yiannakis Omirou Greece. Ankara maintains troops extraordinary congress, proposed the proposal. said. on a breakaway Turkish Cypriot that Demetris Christofias, 60, stand AKEL's decision does not affect "Our aim is not to dissolve the state in northern Cyprus. as the three-party coalition's candi- either the date of the presidential coalition," Christofias said. "Our In 2004, Papadopoulos staunch- date in the February 2008 elec- elections or the everyday operation aim is to go together with the other ly opposed the U.N. reunification tions. That spelled the end of the of the Cypriot Government, which two parties, to continue on a com- plan which was rejected in a refer- three-way coalition, which includ- is run under a directly-elected pres- mon, democratic, people-friendly endum that year by Greek Cypriot ed centrist DIKO and socialist ident. But the move could affect Pa- center-left program." voters. EDEK, both of which have already padopoulos' prospects for re-elec- If the other parties did not ac- Although AKEL backed Pa- decided to back incumbent Tassos tion. cept the proposal, he said, then padopoulos' position at the time, it Papadopoulos, 74, and AKEL's deci- Papadopoulos, 73, has not de- AKEL will go its own way. "There is has traditionally maintained closer sion could mean the end of the clared his candidacy but is expect- no turning back," he said. ties with Turkish Cypriots than oth- coalition. ed to seek a second five-year term, AKEL expressed criticism of Pa- er Greek Cypriot parties. AKEL withdrew from the gov- and has already received backing padopoulos' administration this In the February elections, Pa- erning coalition this past Tuesday, from his two other coalition part- past Monday, July 9. It disagreed padopoulos and Christofias face July 10, splitting the center-left ners. with Papadopoulos' handling of ef- conservative candidate John Ka- voting alliance. AKEL has 18 seats in Cyprus' 56- forts to reunite divided Cyprus un- soulides, 59, who served as foreign Last Sunday, July 8, AKEL pro- member parliament. The conserva- der a proposed United Nations minister (1997-2003) under then posed that Demetris Christofias, tives also have 18 seats, while DIKO plan. President Glafcos Clerides. Cur- rently a member of the European Parliament with the main opposi- tion conservative DISY party, Ka- soulides announced he will be a candidate this past June. Meanwhile, Papadopoulos pro- posed a meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat this past Monday, in a bid to break a deadlock in reunification talks,. AP/GERALD HERBERT Talat accepted the invitation this Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, right, with Foreign Minister of past Tuesday, although no date had FYROM Antonio Milososki at the State Department in Washington this been set for the meeting at press past Tuesday, July 10. time. "As the side which has, for the past 10 months continuously em- phasized the need for a meeting with Papadopoulos to discuss the Rice Meets with Foreign problems during this process, we respond to Papadopoulos' sugges- tion positively," Talat said, adding Minister of FYROM in D.C. that there should be regular meet- ings between Cyprus' community By Dimitri Soultogiannis on mostly neighborhood issues, leaders. Special to the National Herald Afghanistan, Iraq and bilateral re- Greek and Turkish Cypriots lations between Greece and Mace- agreed to start two-tier negotia- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Acting donia,. tions a year ago – with technical upon an invitation from Secretary “It was a number of different committees tackling everyday con- of State Condoleezza Rice, Foreign things. Regarding the name issue, cerns and working groups dealing Minister Antonio Milososki of FY- there was no pushback from the with substantive issues – but there ROM paid an official visit to Wash- foreign minister. He said that this has been little activity. ington from this past Monday was something that they are will- U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki- through Wednesday, July 9-11, and ingly and actively engaged in. They Moon asked Papadopoulos and Ta- met with Dr. Rice, as well as with also talked about the fact that lat last Friday, July 6, to show other high-level Officials in the has contributed troops, AP/PHILIPPOS CHRISTOU "imagination and political Bush Administration. and is contributing troops, in Iraq The leader of the Cypriot leftwing party AKEL, Demetris Christofias, speaks during an extraordinary con- courage," saying it was "regret- In addition to Dr. Rice, he met and Afghanistan. The secretary gress of AKEL in Nicosia last Sunday, July 8. AKEL, Cyprus' main ruling coalition partner, made a historic table" there has been no movement with National Security Advisor thanked him for those contribu- decision to field Christofias, 60, as a candidate in next year's presidential elections. a year later. Stephen Hadley and Deputy De- tions,” he said. fense Secretary Gordon England. The meeting lasted half an hour, He also met with several congress- he said, “as these foreign minister men and senators to discuss U.S. meetings typically do. I can’t tell support for FYROM’s admission to you who asked for the meeting. It’s NATO. done through mutual consent.” Greek Economy Rates Among the Best in Europe Talks focused on modalities on Mr. McCormack also said that, improvement of bilateral relations, although no specific invitation was Continued from page 1 Greece's third-largest shipper by market capitalization, has been ex- its tourist traffic to open up the with a special emphasis on perspec- extended to Dr. Rice to visit FY- tonnage, trades on NYSE. Last year, panding in Romania and Bulgaria. funding spigot for improving roads tives of Euro-Atlantic integration, as ROM, “I’m sure at some point the inflows from abroad. Greece has sales rose 45 percent to $428 mil- Last year, 10 percent of net income and railways. well as the expectation of an invita- Secretary looks forward to visiting 3,800-plus ships of 1,000 tons or lion and net by 21 percent to $196 came from abroad; the bank ex- Two companies listed on the tion to join NATO at the next Al- Macedonia,” he said. more, the largest fleet in Europe million. As of March Tsakos, which pects this to double in three years. Athens Stock Exchange offer in- liance Summit in Bucharest in 2008. A few months ago, Greek Ameri- and the fifth largest in the world. specializes in the more volatile oil Consumer goods is another vestors an opportunity to take part “They talked about the neigh- can activists responded to Mr. Helped by cheap bank financing, tanker market and recently added a Greek sector with exposure to the in the building boom. Hellenic (or borhood; they talked about Koso- Milososki’s statements attacking shippers have at least 260 new ves- liquefied natural gas carrier, had Balkans. In the first quarter, rev- Elliniki) Technodomiki, which vo; and they talked about bilateral the Greek American community sels on order. nine ships under construction. enues at Coca-Cola Hellenic Bot- posted a 38 percent gain in first- relations between Macedonia and and Philhellenes for being “ineffec- Danaos Corp., which listed on Two of Greece's big banks, both tling were up 18 percent, driven by quarter revenue to $242 million, Greece. And one of the things the tive” when it comes to the name the New York Stock Exchange at available as American Depositary growth in emerging markets such has a project backlog of $5.2 bil- secretary underscored was the im- dispute issue. the end of 2006, is the country's Receipts, provide exposure to as Romania. With $7.4 billion in lion. Lamda Development, the real portance of Macedonia working in In the past, Mr. Milosoki has also 18th largest maritime shipper by southeastern Europe. National sales, Hellenic is the second-biggest estate development arm of the bil- the U.N. process to resolve the used paradigms from Greek vessel tonnage. Its container ships Bank of Greece is the country's Coca-Cola bottler in the world. lionaire Latsis family, is behind the name dispute involving Greece. As mythology to demonstrate how are less exposed to the volatility largest banking group, and recently Greece still cashes in on its sun- two largest shopping malls in you know, we have made our own “pointless” it is for Greek activists found in bulk cargo. Profit in 2006 made a big acquisition in Turkey. ny Mediterranean climate and Greece, as well as office and resi- decision on that, as have other to keep trying. “Instead they should was down 18 percent to $101 mil- Net income for 2006 was up 23 15,000 miles of coastline. More dential complexes. countries. But it's an important is- focus on Greece’s domestic issues,” lion, on revenue of $245 million. percent to $758 million, 20 percent than 12 million tourists per year The company has announced sue to resolve,” said State Depart- Milososki said in previous state- The company attributes the decline derived from abroad. ADR's of the visit Greece (more than one tourist plans to invest $520 million by the ment Spokesman Sean McCorma- ments. in part to its investment in 28 new Athens-based bank sell for 14 times per inhabitant), contributing 17 end of 2008 in Greece and the ck. Greek American leaders dis- ships, eight of which are already their Thomson IBES 2007 consen- percent of GDP. Balkans. Lamda sells for 12 times Concerning Dr. Rice and Mr. missed the FYROM foreign minis- under 10-15 year contracts. sus earnings forecast. The Greek Government took ad- its 2007 consensus earnings fore- Milososki’s actual agenda, Mr. Mc- ter’s comments as irresponsible and Tsakos Energy Navigation, Alpha Bank, with $12.8 billion in vantage of the 2004 Olympics and cast. Cormack said discussions centered counter-productive to a solution. 8 EDITORIALS LETTERS THE NATIONAL HERALD, JULY 14, 2007

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The following quote is hot off the press, and was written to describe the PRESS CLIPPINGS recent growth of the Greek economy: “over the past ten years, (Greece’s economy) has grown at an annual rate of 6 percent, putting its economy far ahead of three of the largest European Union economies – Germany, France and Italy.” This very favorable description of the Greek economy came from none Greek Government Urges Israel to Recognize Theofilos other than Forbes magazine, as reported in its July 23, 2007 issue (see re- lated story on this week’s front page). This commentary definitely comes By Edgar Lefkovits an interview with The Jerusalem Eirineos was ousted two years ship between the various govern- as a surprise to many people, who have gotten used to the gloomier fore- The Jerusalem Post Post. ago amid allegations of leasing ments and parties in the region, casts of years past which have traditionally been tied to the Greek econo- Kassimis, who is charged with church property in Jerusalem's Old adding that the religious leader my, but which also appear to be subsiding and giving way to a new outlook JERUSALEM – The Greek Gov- dealing with the patriarch on be- City to an Israeli company, in a "will not play" political games. on the new and emerging Greek reality. ernment is urging the State of Is- half of the Greek Government, said move to further strengthen Jewish In the interview, the Greek Granted, a large portion of the Hellenic Republic’s economic growth is rael to immediately recognize he was confident that the State of presence in the area. deputy minister also pointedly due to the nation’s shipping industry – a field in which the Greeks have ex- Jerusalem's Greek Orthodox patri- Israel did not want the High Court But, with Israel's support, Eiri- played down concerns that the dis- celled since ancient times. These days, however, those daring Greek ship- arch ahead of an Israeli High Court of Justice ordering the Government neos has refused to accept his dis- pute and the patriarch's appoint- ping moguls are making more money than ever before. As Forbes reports, ruling on the appointment this fall, to recognize the patriarch, and missal, saying a former aide had ment could have ramifications for “freight rates have more than doubled. Today, the shipping industry leads a senior Greek official said. opined that a Government decision signed the leases without his the Israeli-Palestinian conflict be- tourism in fund inflows from abroad… Greece has the fifth largest fleet in The remarks and the ongoing le- on the matter will be made this knowledge. The aide, who has fled cause of the church's extensive the world.” gal battle come nearly two years af- summer ahead of the expected No- the country and is wanted by Inter- property holdings throughout the And keep in mind that tourism in Greece is also doing spectacularly ter the church first appointed The- vember court ruling. pol on an international warrant Holy Land, especially in Jerusalem. well. More than 17 million people are expected to visit Greece this year, an ofilos III to the top church position "It is not good to have a decision amid allegations he usurped mil- "The patriarch will never refuse 8 percent increase over last year. To put that in perspective, more tourists in the Holy Land in a move Israel of the High Court confirming the lions of dollars from the patriar- to extend the long-term lease – will be visiting the country than the Greeks themselves. never recognized, and less than five patriarch," he said. "I am sure they chate's coffers, remains at-large. He when the time comes in 50 years – Great as this news is, one wonders what would happen to the Greek months before Israel's High Court do not want it." is thought to be in South America. allocated for the Knesset and other economy if for some reason the cash cow which is the shipping industry of Justice is expected to rule on a An Israeli ministerial committee By Church law dating back to (Israeli) sites," Kassimis said. The stopped bring in as much money in the future as it is now. What would petition filed by the patriarch to in- has also been established to deal the Ottoman rule, any new patri- patriarch is not a businessman; he happen, for instance, if the global economy falls into recession, and there struct the Israeli Government to with the issue. But amid political arch must be approved by three will never say no," he added. is less demand for the services Greek ships provide? recognize his election. uncertainties following the incon- governments in the area – in this Reports of the East Jerusalem Also, the Forbes article does not take fully into account the fact that The appointment of the new pa- clusive Lebanon war and bureau- case, Israel, the Palestinian Author- property sale to Jews have angered Greece spent an enormous amount of money on its infrastructure and pub- triarch, whose election has been cratic delays, the committee has ity and Jordan. The Palestinian Au- the Palestinians who make up most lic works projects, as it prepared to host the 2004 Olympic Games, thus approved by the Palestinians and not yet made any decision. It was thority and Jordan have recognized of the 100,000 Greek Orthodox boosting its Gross Domestic Product, but also saddling it with debt. the Jordanians, has been held up by not clear whether the committee Eirineos' dismissal and Theofilos' flock in the Holy Land. The proper- Still, there is no question that the country is making major progress on Israel, which still backs the ousted decision on the issue ahead of the election, but Israel has not. ties allegedly sold in the controver- the economic front, and that Greece is turning into a financial powerhouse former patriarch, Eirineos I, who High Court or the court decision "I am very sorry to see that the sial land deal include the Imperial capable of exercising influence throughout the broader southern Euro- had been forced out of office fol- would come first, an Israeli Foreign State of Israel did not accept the and Petra hotels inside the Jaffa pean region. lowing a controversial Jerusalem Ministry official said. person that the church – according Gate of Jerusalem's Old City. The Things can only get only better after the upcoming elections – whenev- land sale. The newly appointed head of to church law- chose as the patri- actual land deal remains shrouded er they might be held – when the Karamanlis Government will be even bet- "There is only one patriarch, and the Government committee, MK arch," Kassimis said. in mystery two years later. ter able to tackle some of the serious problems it has inherited, to include everything else is political games," Rafi Eitan (Pensioners Party) was He insisted that the Greek Or- the substantial deficit in the Social Security fund, long overdue education- Greek Deputy Minister of Foreign abroad Sunday and declined com- thodox patriarch does not want to The Jerusalem Post published al reform, and modernization of the national healthcare system. Affairs Theodore Kassimis said in ment. interfere in any political brinkman- the above on July 3. To be sure, the measures which need to be adopted may be difficult and sometimes unpopular, but well within reach for a government which will have a fresh mandate from the people, most of whom acknowledge the current leadership’s effectiveness. No Guarantee: Home Buyers Sour on Northern Cyprus

By Jon Gorvett that the place was ready and so we second homes, especially among ties were stable, Safa recalled. Guardian of the Church International Herald Tribune shipped all our furniture out here," Britons, although there also are sig- "Then, I'd say property prices went she said. nificant numbers of Germans, up about 30 to 40 percent in 12 After a period of touch and go, the charismatic Christodoulos, Archbish- Dreams of luxury in the Mediter- "When we arrived, there wasn't Dutch and Scandinavians on the is- months. The price of land also went op of Athens & All Greece, who has been confined to a hospital bed in Athens ranean sun have gone sour for even a sink in the kitchen, doors or land. But now, foreigners who buy up, maybe 200 percent, in the same for more than a month now as he recovers from a major gastrointestinal op- many Northern Cyprus home buy- windows. We had to keep every- property in the north must obtain period," he said. eration, will be coming to the United States for a liver transplant. ers, with escalating costs, poor thing in a container for weeks. We formal permission from Turkish "A donem of land that went for This breaking news – first reported on this newspaper’s website – is very workmanship and shaky legal have to truck in water, and for elec- Cypriot authorities before they are l2,500 before would go for l20,000. encouraging, following the weighty opinion of his Greek American doctor, grounds leaving some feeling disil- tricity, there's just a wire running to entitled to the deeds. This trend continued into last year, who visited him in Athens this past Wednesday and determined that the lusioned and angry. a neighbor's house. This whole thing And while the process is often though now it's leveling off again," archbishop’s condition is treatable. Complaints have been so plenti- has been so stressful. I've lost weight presented as a formality, currently he said. A donem is a local standard In a recent conversation with the National Herald, Archbishop ful that some expatriates organized and my nerves are shot," she added. it can take two to three years for of measurement, the equivalent of Christodoulos expressed his profound gratitude for the love and good wish- the Home Buyers Pressure Group "It's very, very frustrating," said the permission documents to be is- about a third of an acre, which es from Greek Americans all over the country. It took an unforeseen threat to and held demonstrations outside Marian Stokes, chairwoman of the sued. In the meantime, buyers have would sell for $5,000 before 2004 his health for people to understand just how much he means to them. the Turkish Cypriot Parliament to home buyers' group. "People come no legal right to the properties – and almost $40,000 now. In the month since his first operation, it became obvious how much the draw attention to their plight. here with a dream, and then find even though they may have paid The U.N. reunification plan was people of Greece care for him and depend on his leadership to guide the One such home buyer is Derek they are living with no electricity; no for them. rejected by Greek Cypriots, the Church. Jolly, a British citizen who lives in water; piles of rubbish; and the total "In the past, the system unfortu- 600,000 residents of the Republic In his seven years at the helm of the , Christodoulos has the village of Ozankoy, about five destruction of the environment nately created a lot of victims," Ro- of Cyprus in the southern portion of come to personify the institution. He is widely viewed as of the kilometers, or three miles, east of around them, too. The main prob- mans Mapolar told members of the the island, which is recognized Church of Greece – which was founded by Saint Paul the Apostle – and as the Kyrenia. "In my development, there lem is that there is no protection of home buyers' group in May. But around the world as the govern- man the Greek people can depend on to “fight the good fight” for them. are 20 houses," he said. "All of them title deeds. This leaves the landown- Mapolar, head of the Turkish Cypri- ment of the whole island. Following his election as Archbishop of Greece, his tenure as a very pop- have been paid for by people like er able to do anything they like." ot Immovable Property Commis- The unsettled situation poses ular prelate soon commenced. He enjoyed tremendous appeal – especially myself, looking to retire or have a Northern Cyprus declared its in- sion and senior legal advisor to the problems for home buyers. "The among young people, upon whom he concentrated many of his efforts. He holiday home here. Now though, dependence in 1983, taking about Turkish Cypriot president, Mehmet Turkish region is not recognized by once again lent a strong voice to the Church, after years of near deafening si- the construction company has gone 250,000 Cypriots and about a third Ali Talat, now says that a new real international law," said Yiola lence. into liquidation, and we have of the island's 9,250 square kilome- estate law will overcome many of Stavraki, a lawyer and a Greek A gentle, good-hearted man, who always seems to smile, Christodoulos found that the land has been mort- ters, or almost 2.3 million acres, in- the difficulties. Cypriot. "If the state that sells the sought to avoid engaging in conflict with anyone, especially fellow clergy- gaged by someone else – after we'd to the Turkish Republic of Northern "The new law obliges the owner properties is not recognized, how men. He was nevertheless compelled to challenge Patriarch Bartholomew paid for it," Jolly said. Cyprus – although only Turkey rec- to inform the potential buyer of the can the title deeds it issues be rec- about the jurisdictional integrity of the Church of Greece. Pauline Hayton, a Briton who is ognizes it as an independent coun- legal status of the property," he ognized?" She also argues that the Now that he is seriously ill, almost everyone understands the man’s im- living in another new development try. said. "There will also be a reconcili- Turkish republic does not have the portance, and wishes him a full and speedy recovery. near the town of Lapta, described Cyprus has long been seen as an ation commission to look into com- right to transfer the titles to land similar problems. "We were told attractive location for vacation and plaints, and this will operate proac- which was owned by Greek Cypri- tively and retrospectively." ots before 1974, and notes that Statistics about how many for- buyers of such land could face legal eigners own property in Northern action in the future. Is there any forward movement? Cyprus, or how many are waiting Yet a Turkish Cypriot lawyer, for titles are hard to come by as the Peyman Erginel, argues that au- Cyprus’ Communist Party, AKEL – a Communist party more in name politics surrounding the issue are thorities in Northern Cyprus have than in substance – has been instrumental in electing the president of the highly charged. established a property commission Republic of Cyprus for decades. With the next elections scheduled to take Many locals say that the current to compensate Greek Cypriots. place in February, this tradition is coming to an end. This time around, horror stories date to 2004, when a "This commission is acting in line AKEL has decided to put its own leader, Demetris Christofias, up for elec- referendum was held on a United with the decision of the European tion. Nations-sponsored reunification Court of Human Rights on the The way it works is as follows: Cyprus has two major parties, leftwing plan and hopes were high that the property issue on Cyprus," he said. AKEL and rightwing DISY, each controlling about 33 percent of the vote. As division would be ending soon. "Now the government is in the a result, neither party can elect its own candidate as president of the repub- "At that time, everyone here be- process of passing new laws and lic. What ends up happening is that candidates from much smaller parties – came a property developer," re- trying to find a solution to the prob- like the one led by incumbent President Tassos Papadopoulos – get elected called Ali Ozmen Safa of MedView lems," Erginel added. "Time will tell with support from the left. Homes, a large estate agent and de- whether these laws will be satisfac- DISY’s candidate is Yannis Kassoulides, who had served as Cyprus’ For- veloper in Northern Cyprus. "The tory or will need improvement. At eign Minister under the administration of elder statesman Glafkos Clerides. butcher, the baker, the candlestick present, if the purchasers obtain le- Mr. Papadopoulos holds the dubious distinction – unlike all his prede- maker. Everyone became a proper- gal advice from an experienced cessors – of not being invited to Washington, a dramatic way for the United ty tycoon. The regulations, laws lawyer before purchasing a proper- States Government to bluntly express its displeasure with him. and so on could not keep up with ty, they can minimize the problems Mr. Papadopoulos was the politician most responsible for the fact that this. Some of us said at the time they may face." Greek Cypriots overwhelmingly rejected the Annan Plan (proposed by for- that this kind of uncontrolled ex- Meanwhile, some residents say mer United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan) in referendum, which plosion would backfire on all of us." there are many positives among all the Turkish Cypriots approved. The surge also saw construction the horror stories. "You do also see Incidentally, President Papadopoulos has sued the Financial Times for standards and workmanship plum- many people who have had a fan- defamation, after that paper printed some of the things he is being accused met as inexperienced contractors tastic deal here," said Stokes, chair- of, in connection with the late Serbian leader Slobodan Milosevic, while the took a "get rich quick" attitude. woman of the home buyers' group. former had his legal practice in the Cypriot capital city of Nicosia. "There should have been a more "This is a wonderful, beautiful is- As Northern Cyprus completes its 33rd year under Turkish occupation, professional approach," Safa said. land, and people can have no prob- it’s fairly certain Mr. Papadopoulos will revolve his campaign around his "The result has been haphazard lems, at all. It's not all bad news, stand against the Annan Plan, which was formulated by world powers. Yet practices for short-term gains. The but the thing is, you just don't know sadly enough, the occupied part of Cyprus is being developed like never be- rewards from property develop- how your own story will turn out." fore, as tourists – especially the British – rush to procure a piece of land for ment have been great, however." themselves in the sunny and beautiful island, before prices skyrocket in the Before 2004, real estate prices The International Herald Tribune event of a solution – and they keep on buying. and the supply of available proper- published the above on July 6. THE NATIONAL HERALD, JULY 14, 2007 VIEWPOINTS 9 LETTER FROM ATHENS Cyprus: July 1974 and What We Know Today

Thirty-four years have passed It appears that Turks Soviet detente. The State Joseph Sisco to Athens and Seven Blunders since the landing of the Turkish did not dismiss that message ended with in- Ankara in a last-minute effort to forces in Cyprus and their subse- idea. They realized a structions to Taska to avert a conflagration. Sisco’s mis- quent take over of the island’s north coup in Cyprus by the convey to Ioannides sion had little effect. In a note to the Of The Modern World on July 20, 1974. Yet the occupation military government in “the absolute opposi- British Government, Turkey called continues with no sign that the de Greece would give tion of the United for joint action under the terms of Apart from the jaw- said the decisions were facto partition will end any time Turkey a perfect excuse States to any adventur- the Treaty of Guarantee, adding that dropping sight of the too important to be left soon. With the passage of time, the to invade Cyprus under ous actions in Cyprus.” if Britain did not agree, Turkey Grand Canyon at sun- to the masses. Still, memory of what happened fades, the terms of the 1960 Because Ambassador would act unilaterally. On July 18, set, when the cliffs 100 million votes were and the partition of the island is tac- Treaty of Guarantees, Taska had no contact Turkish Prime Minister Bulent turn purple and even cast, many of which re- itly condoned in Cyprus and abroad, signed at the time with Ioannides, he Ecevit and British Foreign Secretary an atheist can wonder flect reading a history while myths replace the historical Cyprus became an in- passed the message to James Callaghan met in London. if there’s some grand book. Too many peo- facts. dependent state. by DR. D.G. the foreign minister of During the meeting, Callaghan design going on here ple today think antiq- These are the facts, as we know Without any firm com- KOUSOULAS the puppet govern- pointed out to Ecevit that the puppet (not to mention other uity is something old them today. In 1974, Brigadier mitment from the ment. The ambassador regime in Cyprus would soon fall, natural wonders), the you buy in a store. General Demetrios Ioannides ruled Turks, Ioannides un- Special was the wrong conduit. very likely together with the Junta greatest wonder of the So here’s what you Greece. In November 1973, he had wisely continued his to The National Herald The message should in Greece, and therefore it was not world is the Acropolis, get when you let any- overthrown the military govern- preparations as if he have been given to necessary for them to intervene mil- and the Parthenon by ANDY one with a computer, ment of George Papadopoulos, the had secured Turkish cooperation. Ioannides by his CIA contacts which, itarily under the terms of the Treaty that sits there, the an- DABILIS like those holed up in mastermind of the April 21, 1967 At the end of May 1974, the CIA of course, was a rather unorthodox of Guarantee. Ecevit was unmoved. cient temple of the apartments and dank, coup. Ioannides installed a civilian in Athens reported to Washington diplomatic channel. Two days later, Turkey invaded goddess Athena built Special dark rooms lit only by puppet government, while he him- that Ioannides was certain he would In the meantime, the situation in Cyprus. The collapsed in the 5th Century BC, to The National Herald the screen of their con- self remained in the shadows, be able to remove Makarios in 24 Cyprus was very tense, as rumors in Athens, and so did the puppet before Black & Decker nection to real life – pulling the strings. hours without bloodshed. He fur- about a coup intensified. government in Cyprus. In Greece, power tools or cranes or stone- the same types who think In February 1974, the CIA station ther intimated to his CIA contacts Four days after the message to Constantine Karamanlis flew in blasting equipment. Eurovision is music and whose my- in Athens was told that Ioannides that Turkey was in favor of remov- Taska, on July 2, Makarios sent an from Paris and was sworn in as the The Parthenon is the most im- opic view of human existence limits was contemplating the overthrow of ing Makarios, whom the Turks con- extraordinarily audacious letter to new Prime Minister. In Cyprus, portant building from Classical them to celebrity news pick what Archbishop Makarios, the President sidered an enemy. In his view, “with- General Gizikis, the Junta’s Greek Glafcos Clerides, speaker of the Greece and, apart from democracy, they think are the seven wonders of of Cyprus, and then to push for out Makarios, Greece will be able to president. In the letter, Makarios de- Cypriot House of Representatives, Greece’s enduring gift to the world, the modern world: Chichén Itz΅ union of the island with Greece. negotiate with Turkey over the fu- tailed the subversive activities of assumed the presidency in the ab- a symbol of a way of life which cre- (Mexico), Christ the Redeemer Since union (Enosis) had been the ture of Cyprus.” The gist of the mes- Greek officers stationed in Cyprus, sence of Makarios, as provided by ated art, mathematics, sciences, lit- statue (Brazil), The Great Wall of dream of the Greek Cypriots and the sage was presented to the National and asked for their withdrawal. the Constitution. On July 22, a erature, plays and thought, and the China, Machu Picchu (Peru), Petra Greeks for generations, he thought Security Council in Washington as Gizikis did not respond, but on July ceasefire was negotiated under the world’s most magnificent cultural (Jordan), The Colosseum of Rome that, if he accomplished this, he part of the day’s intelligence report. 6, Makarios made the letter public. auspices of the United Nations, but monument. and the Taj Mahal in India. would be acclaimed as a national (NID 6-7-74). What prompted Makarios to it was almost immediately ignored English historian John Julius How does that compare with the hero and remain in power until the What happened in the next two write and make the letter public? by the Turkish invasion forces, Norwich said the Parthenon “en- original list selected by the ancient day he died. months can not be understood prop- Did he think that the Americans which continued to nibble more ter- joys the reputation of being the Greeks to celebrate the triumph of Henry Kissinger, then secretary erly without taking what was hap- were prepared to stop Ioannides, as ritory, so that by July 31, the occu- most perfect Doric temple ever what man could build and achieve: of state, disliked Makarios because pening in Washington into account. their message to Taska implied? Did pied territory consisted of an area built. Even in antiquity, its architec- The Great Pyramid of Giza, the he believed that the Cypriot President Nixon was on his way out, he want to alert members of the between the northern outskirts of tural refinements were legendary.” Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the President had pro-Soviet leanings. crushed under the weight of the Junta in Athens so that they would Nicosia and the coast of Kyrenia, ap- And they remain so today, as you Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the In those days, amid the realities of Watergate scandal. He was no prevent Ioannides from carrying out proximately ten miles wide. At the stroll up the entrance of the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the the Cold War, Washington divided longer effectively functioning as his plans? Or did he hope that the end of July, the occupied area cov- Acropolis, up the stairs to see the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, the countries between “those with us” America’s chief executive (he even- letter would bring other countries to ered approximately five percent of majesty of the great structure. Colossus of Rhodes and the Pharos and “those against us.” Still, tually resigned and left Washington his aid, and especially draw the U.S. the island of Cyprus. Nowhere else can match the of Alexandria? Kissinger was disturbed by the on August 8). He could not inter- Government’s attention to the immi- On July 23, the U.N. Security feeling you are reliving history The Colosseum in Rome, a swell Ioannides’ designs because they vene as President Johnson had done nence of a disastrous action by the Council issued Resolution 353, which mattered while you are over- replica of Greek art, is the only threatened to cause a clash between ten years earlier, in 1964. Greek Junta? which “deplored the violence in whelmed at imagining just how the western site on the new list, and two NATO allies, Greece and Turkey In view of the intelligence con- Whatever the reasons, the letter Cyprus” and asked Greece, Turkey surviving structures, and the stolen Egypt said it would not participate which, under no circumstances, tained in NID 6-7-74, Kissinger in- proved to be a foolhardy move. On and Britain “to enter into negotia- Elgin Marbles in the British because it was a disgrace that the would allow the union of Cyprus structed the embassy in Athens to Monday morning, July 15, troops tions without delay for the restora- Museum, were created with hand Pyramids had to compete with the with Greece. verify if Ioannides was really serious and tanks under the direction of tion of peace in the area and consti- tools chipping into marble to create likes of the Sydney Opera House Since Ioannides held no govern- this time. When the CIA in Athens Greek officers stormed the presiden- tutional government in Cyprus.” In perfectly symmetrical human and and the Eiffel Tower – and they still mental position, the American am- reported to Washington that tial palace in Nicosia. Makarios es- response to this appeal, the parties animal figures and depictions of lost. And with a billion people each bassador had no direct contact with Ioannides was indeed planning to caped, and with British help, met in Geneva from July 25 to July everyday life. It is a man-made mir- in India and China, wasn’t it a fore- him. Ioannides had contacts only move ahead with the coup in reached London. A puppet govern- 30, 1974. acle; breathtaking; astonishing re- gone conclusion that the Taj Mahal, with the CIA in Athens, and it was Cyprus, the State Department sent a ment was installed, but no one ac- ally; and by far and away surpasses a great-looking restaurant to be through the CIA that he was told message on June 29, 1974 to Henry corded it recognition. In the next column, what hap- today’s structures, so much so that sure, made it, even if there’s no Washington would not support such Taska, the U.S. ambassador to Now the possibility of a Turkish pened in Geneva; Turkish de- it is inarguably the best remaining takeout, or that the Great Wall did. “adventures.” Then, Ioannides Greece, with instructions to convey invasion was very real. Already, mands; and the collapse of negoti- structural achievement of hu- Hey, it’s a WALL, even if it is 3,725 turned to the Turkish military at- to Hellenic authorities that “any at- US/SIGINT/7/3/74 – an American ations. Dr. Kousoulas is professor mankind. miles long. taché in Athens, with a suggestion tempt to violently remove Makarios military intelligence signal – had re- emeritus of Political Science at The Acropolis was formally pro- At this rate, the United States that, if the action against Makarios – entails unacceptable risks leading to ported “intensified concentration of Howard University in claimed as the pre-eminent monu- could qualify someday after it whom the Turks loathed – was suc- a chaotic situation which, in the land, air and naval units in Washington, DC. He is the author ment on the European Cultural builds its anti-immigrant wall along cessful, Turkey would receive a mili- end, is bound to cause a Greek- Karaman, Eregli, Ulukisla, Tarsus of several books, notably “The Heritage list this past March 26, the Mexican border. The Great Wall tary base in the north while the rest Turkish confrontation.” It further and Mersina.” These Turkish ports Life and Times of Constantine the and is the first place most visitors to is an impressive feat of forced labor of the island would be united with pointed out that such a confronta- were located along the south coast Great (1999),” and numerous Greece run to see because, in the and a testament to what you can get Greece, thus removing a constant ir- tion is likely to bring the Soviets into of Asia Minor just across from scholarly articles. Readers are minds of thinking people today – when you start with earth, stones ritant in the relations between the Cypriot issue and cause prob- Cyprus. welcome to send their comments which, unfortunately, is not a ma- and wood, but does it have any- Greece and Turkey. lems to the ever-evolving American- Kissinger sent Undersecretary of to [email protected]. jority – it represents not just the thing to match even the smallest best of Greece, but of the Western frieze of the Parthenon? world and humanity. And since when does a tinier The flat-topped rock rising 512 version of the Egyptian Pyramids, feet above sea level is mesmerizing Chichen Itza in Mexico, rate even to look at, especially at sunset, or as being on the short list as a wonder, Turkey and the Next War in the Middle East you stroll past on the remarkable never mind being picked. It’s a pedestrian way which takes you wonder it was even nominated, al- The Turkish military is getting crypto-Islamic ruling the army “proof” that of the island on their terms, and not from the Metro station at Acropolis though it sure looked great in Mel anxious about the prospects of a party – than the issue the moderate policies of on some United Nations plan which Hill all the way down to Thissio, Gibson’s “Apocalypto” when heads Kurdish state in Northern Iraq, and it of European member- Erdogan will lead the will give the Turkish minority dis- next to Monastiraki and Plaka. You were being rolled down it. And it is resorting to the old tactic of using ship. country down a danger- proportionate rights and privileges. can’t walk there without looking up was built 1,000 years after the war games to make a political point. Ostensibly, the cri- ous path – dangerous at Ironically, this policy assures the and wondering how it was done, Acropolis. More than 160,000 Turkish troops sis revolves around the least for the military, Turkish military that they can rely envisioning Socrates and Plato and You might argue that Jordan’s have been amassing on the Turkish issue of the presidency and to Kemalist secular on the Cypriots, who have the right the Greeks who built it, perhaps Petra belongs, since its construction side of the border with Northern Iraq and the efforts of the principles. of veto, to scuttle Turkey’s European without realizing they were leaving started before Christ and UNESCO for summer military exercises. It’s military to prevent a Although the army plans (E.U. admission requires civil- an indelible mark on human life. called it “one of the most precious not difficult to decipher that the in- devout Muslim like has reacted with some ian-run rather than militarily-con- How could this have been done cultural properties of man’s cultural tended target for these exercises Gul or Erdogan from degree of patience to- trolled governments, which would more than 2,500 years ago? Too heritage.” At least they had the would be a future war with an inde- becoming president of wards the Islamic ruling deprive the generals of their power many Greeks take it for granted good sense to give it a Greek name, pendent Kurdish republic. the republic. The gen- by DR. ANDRE party, it has concurrent- as guardians of the state). (the same way New Yorkers steer “rock.” But it’s a building carved in- The war games are taking place erals fear that, if a GEROLYMATOS ly made considerable Fundamentally, if Turkey is ad- clear of the Statue of Liberty), but to a cliff, and it ain’t marble. to assure the Kurds and their practicing Muslim be- efforts to undermine mitted in the E.U., it will only come the facts of its design, engineering There’s no denying Machu Americans allies (as well as the comes head of state, it Special Erdogan. In December to pass under conditions in which and construction, particularly the Picchu in Peru, the most familiar Turkish ruling party) that the is the beginning of a to The National Herald 2006, the E.U. partially Ankara has brought the country in Parthenon, are more impressive symbol of the Inca Empire and often Turkish military means business, slippery slop to even- suspended Turkey’s line with the laws, conventions and than today’s tallest skyscrapers. The called “The Lost City of the Incas,” and will not tolerate any changes to tually transforming Turkey by de- membership talks because Ankara human rights that all European citi- southern part of the summit was belongs because it was designated the geopolitical landscape on mocratic means into an officially refuses to recognize the Republic of zens enjoy. Within this sociopolitical cleared of older remnants and made as a World Heritage site in 1983 Turkey’s eastern frontier or accept Islamic republic. Cyprus, and will not open its ports to construct, the Turkish army will level by adding some 8,000 two-ton when it was described as “an ab- any radical, and for that matter even Erdogan had certainly given Cypriot traffic. The occupation of have no role in society and will be blocks of limestone with a founda- solute masterpiece of architecture moderate, changes to the officially clear indications throughout his northern Cyprus has been the exclu- regulated to acting simply as a de- tion nearly 35 feet deep at some and a unique testimony to the Inca secular structure of Turkish society. tenure as prime minister that he is sive domain of the Turkish army, fensive force. It is doubtful that the places, and the rest filled with earth civilization.” A great civilization at The Turkish generals have been trying to bring in, through the back and is considered a military theater Turkish generals would accept this kept in place by a retaining wall. the time, but what remains of it? facing difficult and potentially revo- door, legislation which would ease of operations. In other words, it is a reduction in power and status, nor Most of the major temples were What finally put the lie to this lutionary changes which could the state into an Islamic society – or place where martial law rules – al- will they tolerate Turkey transform- rebuilt under the leadership of the tourist attraction list, though, was transform both Turkey and the re- so his secular critics claim. For ex- beit in the background – and can be ing itself into an Islamic republic great statesman Pericles during the the statue of Christ the Redeemer, a gion. Constitutionally, the Turkish ample, on various occasions legisla- invoked at a moment’s notice. trough the ballot box. Golden Age of Athens (460–430 105-foot tall piece of concrete in military is charged with defending If the Cypriots fail to stop BC). Phidias, perhaps the greatest Brazil which goes all the way back the Kemalist secular reforms which Turkey’s admission to the E.U., an- Athenian sculptor, and Ictinos and to 1931, AD. It’s not even as big as have controlled both government other alternative for the Turkish Callicrates, two famous architects, the pedestal for the Statue of and the republic since 1924. This generals is to provoke a war with the were responsible for the recon- Liberty, and just about as impres- has meant keeping Turkey’s Islamic Kurds. Such a conflict would make it struction. There’s nothing like it left sive. But that’s what you get when tendencies at bay, and those who difficult for any Turk to oppose the in the world, really, not even the the selections are announced by preach Islamist ideals, as well as military while his country is fighting Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, the only pop stars like Jennifer Lopez. It’s a policing the graft and corruption a war, thus guaranteeing a halt to remaining wonder of the original wonder Paris Hilton’s Internet sex which has occasionally gripped the Turkey’s E.U. accession. To bring Seven Ancient Wonders of the tape wasn’t chosen. political establishment. this about, the Turkish military World, chosen by the Greeks, who Weber said his idea was inspired The Turkish army has imposed would have to sever its traditional graciously left their homegrown by his travel, which he called a three military dictatorships in the alliance with the United States, Acropolis off the list, unmatched “great adventure that allows one to past (1960, 1971 and 1980), and since Washington can not abandon since. see the extraordinary beauty of the one administrative coup in 1997, the Kurds – the only true American But the Acropolis didn’t make Earth and the grandeur of human when the army forced the resigna- ally in the Middle East, with the ex- the list of the alleged Seven New accomplishment.” Too bad he ap- tion of the Islamist Prime Minister ception of Israel. Towards this end, Wonders of the World, an Internet- parently never got to Greece. Necmettin Erbakan. In the spring of the Turks have been cultivating the driven popularity contest dreamed 2007, the army launched the first Russians by concluding several eco- up by a Swiss-born Canadian Mr. Dabilis was the New “E” coup by essentially proclaiming nomic deals, including the comple- named Bernard Weber who de- England editor for United Press on its website that, if current Turkish tion of a gas pipeline under the scribes himself as a “filmmaker, International in Boston, and a Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul be- Black Sea, and it is even likely that museum curator, aviator and ex- staff writer and assistant metro- came president, it would overthrow AP/SERKAN SENTURK Russia could replace the U.S. as plorer,” who set up the New 7 politan editor at the Boston the government. Demonstrators wave Independent Turkey Party flags in Istanbul this Turkey’s major ally. Wonders Foundation. He wanted to Globe for 17 years before relocat- The objection to Gul, and for that past July 1, as they hold a portrait of Ataturk and banners with pic- The Russians do not particularly let people around the world make ing to Greece. His column is pub- matter to current Prime Minister tures of a slain Turkish soldier during a protest against attacks by sep- care if the Turkish military runs the the choices, appropriately derided lished weekly in the National Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is that both aratist Kurdish rebels in southeastern Turkey. state, or if the generals are depriving by critics like the United Nations Herald. Readers interested in are devout Muslims and lead a polit- anyone of their human rights. Educational, Scientific & Cultural contacting him can send e-mails ical party (the Justice & tion has been proposed to ease the It is also a place where Turkish Indeed, Moscow would genuinely Organization (UNESCO), which to [email protected]. Development Party) which is pre- teaching of the Koran in schools and officers earn theater citations and endorse a Turkish war against the dominantly Islamic in its orienta- impose severe sentences on adultery promotions and, effectively, repre- Kurds, thus placing the U.S. in an tion. Overall, however, Erdogan has – hardly proposed in secret. sents an ongoing military play- imaginable geopolitical crisis. If the GUEST EDITORIALS provided effective government lead- At the same time, the Erdogan ground. By hanging onto the illegal- Kurds win, the Turks will need the ership since becoming prime minis- regime has modified Turkey’s crimi- ly occupied territory, the Turkish Russians even more, and if the Turks The National Herald welcomes manuscripts representing a variety of views ter in December 2002, and is largely nal law to end torture and has made army can sabotage the country’s ad- defeat the Kurds, Russia will have for publication in its View Points page. They should include the writer’s responsible for most major reforms progress in addressing the needs of mission into the E.U., especially un- access to the oil-rich region of name, address, and telephone number and be addressed to the View which Turkey had to make in order the Kurdish minority – Kurdish lead- der the auspices of an Islamic gov- Northern Iraq. Points Editor, The National Herald, 37-10 30th Street, Long Island City, NY to qualify for European Union mem- ers have been released from prison, ernment, and thus prevent further bership (E.U. accession talks were the Kurdish language is allowed to reforms which will deprive the mili- Dr. Gerolymatos is Chair of 11101. They can also be faxed to (718) 472-0510 or, preferably, e-mailed initiated in October 2005). be used in public and even Kurdish tary’s constitutional status as the Hellenic Studies at Simon Fraser to [email protected]. Due to considerations of space Perhaps nothing better under- programs have made their début on guardians of the secular republic. University in Vancouver, British we enforce a strict 1,400-word upper limit. We reserve the right to edit for scores the contradictions inherent in Turkish television. But this has not For their part, the Cypriots, hav- Columbia and the author of “Red repetitiveness, diction and syntax. We regret that we are unable to ac- Turkey’s current crisis – between the eased the incidents of Kurdish ing joined the E.U., can afford to Acropolis, Black Terror: The knowledge or return manuscripts, published or unpublished. secular military and the effective bombs in Constantinople (present- maintain an uncompromising posi- Greek Civil War and the Origins of and democratic government of the day Istanbul) and other cities, giving tion and insist on the reunification Soviet-American Rivalry.” 10 THE NATIONAL HERALD, JULY 14, 2007