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Amidst the ongoing legal tumult surrounding former US President Donald Trump, a court has handed down a significant blow, ordering him to pay a staggering fine of nearly 5 million for a litany of financial frauds linked to his real estate empire, the Trump Organization.

The bilateral trade volume between Türkiye and the United States may increase from last year's $30 billion to $35 billion thanks to positive developments in diplomatic relations, says Murat Özyeğin, the chairman of the Türkiye-U.S. Business Council (TAİK).

The storm caused traffic chaos, and one person was killed.
In Pennsylvania, a 20-year-old man was killed on a snowmobile when he ran into a downed wire, Newbury police said.
Due to the snowstorm, about 1,500 flights were canceled, mainly in New York and Boston, while another 2,700 were delayed, the BBC reports.

Two Greek-American brothers, identified as Andrew, 39, and Angelo, 51, Hatziagelis, have been arrested in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens, New York, on suspicion of planning a campaign of attacks on high-profile domestic targets.

Unrelenting storms have pummelled the United States over the past week, leading to at least 50 weather-related deaths, officials and U.S. media reported Friday, as large swathes of the country brace for new winter wallops.

According to Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, the number of cruise ships and passengers that visited Türkiye has reached a record level in 2023.

Uraloğlu evaluated the statistics announced by the General Directorate of Maritime Affairs on the number of cruise ships and passengers anchored in Turkish ports.

The United States has returned four antiquities worth $1 million to Nepal, including a pair of gilt copper masks representing a Hindu deity, following anti-trafficking operations, New York authorities said on Dec. 4.

Greek actress and singer Tina Alexopoulou brings to life a festive musical show, blending classic hits like "Life Is a Cabaret" and "New York, New York" with seasonal favorites at the Half Note Jazz Club (halfnote.gr). Her repertoire spans from swing and Latin to Greek classics, all performed in her versatile vocal range across eight languages. Tickets range between 10-15 euros.

As the world grapples with the repercussions of climate change, a groundbreaking study has unveiled a new dimension of its far-reaching effects: the profound influence on the human brain.

A polyglot, with knowledge of the Ancient and Modern Greek languages, Darryl Keith Babatunde Smith (b. 1992) presents 15 of his works on paper at the Athens Art Gallery (athensartgallery.gr).