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The Independent
23-05-2025
- The Independent
Mount Athos monk in hospital after alleged attack by rival monastery
A violent clash at a monastic sanctuary on Greece's Mount Athos has left an Orthodox Christian monk in hospital, reigniting a decades-old religious dispute. The monk, transferred from the isolated monastic community to Thessaloniki, is being treated for cuts and bruises to his face and upper body, according to hospital officials. The incident underscores the ongoing tensions surrounding the long-standing disagreements in the region and is tied to a decades-old religious dispute. Hospital officials said the monk is being treated in Thessaloniki for cuts and bruises to his face and upper body, after being transferred from Mount Athos, located about 175 kilometers (110 miles) to the east. Mount Athos is a self-governed monastic territory in Greece, home to centuries-old monasteries where monks live in devotion to prayer and spiritual life. Women are banned from entering the area. A map of Mount Athos: At the center of the ongoing conflict is Esphigmenou Monastery, whose brotherhood continues to defy court and church orders to vacate the premises. They refuse to recognize authority over them by the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the spiritual home of the Eastern Orthodox Church based in Istanbul, Turkey. This religious rift has led to repeated violent clashes, legal battles, and supply blockades between members of the defiant brotherhood and church-appointed replacements. The controversy, which began in the early 1970s, was compounded by court decisions against the rebel monks, who are sustained by donations from outside groups of supporters. According to monastic authorities, the latest incident occurred late Thursday, when a monk from the officially recognized brotherhood was attacked by rivals wielding gardening tools during routine groundskeeping work at an administrative building. Father Bartholomew, abbot of the new brotherhood, told The Associated Press that the young monk sustained facial and rib injuries from punches and blows with a wooden object. He added that a description of the alleged attacker was provided to police and that a Thessaloniki public prosecutor had also been formally notified. 'What is the point of having these decisions (to expel the monks) if they are not enforced? They must be implemented,' Bartholomew said. In an online statement, the breakaway brotherhood denied the accusations. 'It is a well-known tactic for these perpetrators to play the victims," it said. "They feigned injury in a performance worthy of an acting class.'
Daily Mail
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Living Nostradamus issues stark warning to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry over their kids' futures
A psychic who successfully predicted dozens of global events in 2024 has issued a dramatic warning about the future of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's children. Athos Salomé, 38, from Brazil, is often referred to as the 'Living Nostradamus' due to his numerous accurate predictions throughout the years - including his forecasting of the coronavirus pandemic, Queen Elizabeth II 's death and the Microsoft global outage. But he has now made a stark prediction about what the future holds for Archie, five, and Lilibet, three - who he describes as 'symbols of rupture and heirs to a silent rebellion against the relentless machine of the British monarchy.' First turning his attention to Archie, Athos exclusively told that he is 'destined to be a dual figure, permanently divided between two worlds that will never be reconciled.' He warned: 'On one side, the birthplace of nobility and the weight of a rejected title. On the other, the fluid freedom of an American childhood. 'Between 2031 and 2035, Archie will enter a cycle of internal rupture. He will be a soul in crisis, questioning his identity and place in the world.' Contrary to what many may imagine, Athos predicts that Archie will not be directly involved with entertainment or the family business - and will instead seek a 'more earthly life.' 'Projects involving sustainability, green technology and even alternative medicine should appeal to the young man, who will see in the earth and science a refuge from the symbolic chaos of his surname,' the psychic explained. 'But there is a curious detail. As of 2042, he will publicly sever ties with Archewell. It will be a silent but symbolic gesture. A break with the narrative that Meghan and Harry have created.' 'He will never accept an institutional role. But he will make a rapprochement in 2040, motivated by a significant family loss — perhaps the death of a senior member of the royal family.' Athos also reflected on how the youngster's family life will play out, explaining: 'In love, Archie will seek the opposite of media exposure. His ideal partner will be a discreet figure, probably outside the London-New York-Los Angeles axis. 'A woman linked to health, education or Eastern philosophy. Someone who values silence, not noise,' he shared. But Athos has predicted quite the contrast for young Lilibet who seems destined to be a 'future global figure' who will 'embrace - rather than reject - her high-profile background.' 'If Archie represents escape, Lilibet symbolizes strategic return... Lilibet will be a powerful woman, with enormous diplomatic skills. She will not run away from fame — she will redefine it.' Between 2031 and 2046, Athos believes that she will serve in informal roles tied to humanitarian diplomacy and will be seen as a representative for global and feminist causes. 'She will represent what the monarchy would like to be: modern, plural and empathetic - without having to wear a crown or live in palaces,' he said. Still, Athos warned that Lilibet will face a 'delicate period' between 2039 and 2041, with strong emotional instability, possibly linked to family pressure or social scrutiny. 'She will be the victim of coordinated attacks on social media. The pressure will be so great that she will consider abandoning public life. But she won't. There will be an emotional rebirth after 2042.' In terms of her personal life, Athos predicted that Lilibet will also marry to 'escape aristocratic standards.' He believes her union will be with a public figure of global influence - but someone beyond the royal circuit. 'A name linked to technology with a social impact, perhaps a young billionaire with philanthropic travels. It may seem suggestive, but this marriage will be a global event between 2048 and 2050,' he shared. Despite their different paths, Athos sees Archie and Lilibet as the first faces of a 'liquid monarchy' - not tied to palaces or protocols, but spread through gestures, networks, symbols and decisions. 'They will not wear crowns, but they will shape consciences', he told The institutional future, however, remains unclear. Athos believes that Archie will never officially return to 'The Firm,' but that Lilibet will. 'She will be the only possible bridge between the Windsors and the Sussexes. She will participate in ceremonies representing reality, but always selectively and independently.' The psychic concluded: 'In 2052, Lilibet will play a decisive role in redefining the role of the royal family. Not as heir to the throne, but as the architect of a new symbolic diplomacy.'
Express Tribune
29-04-2025
- Express Tribune
After successfully predicting Spain's blackout, Living Nostradamus hints at a greater scheme in play
Athos Salomé, a Brazilian psychic often referred to as the "Living Nostradamus" due to his accurate predictions, has issued a chilling warning after the recent blackouts in Spain and Portugal. The 38-year-old seer, who previously predicted events like the coronavirus pandemic and Queen Elizabeth II's death, claimed that the outages were merely a 'rehearsal' for more widespread disruptions to come. In an exclusive interview with FEMAIL, Athos explained that the blackouts were not caused by a simple technical failure, but rather by a "silent cyber-warfare operation." He believes these blackouts are just the first in a series of global collapses, which will increasingly target critical infrastructure like communication networks and financial systems. The outages that hit Spain and Portugal on April 28, 2025, affected millions of people, plunging major cities into darkness. Madrid and Lisbon experienced widespread chaos, with transportation systems and internet services grinding to a halt. In Barcelona, the tram system was suspended, and Madrid's metro had to evacuate passengers from underground stations. Airports were also impacted, with emergency generators kicking in at Porto and Faro airports, but operations were still disrupted. Spain's electricity grid operator has described the outage as "exceptional and totally extraordinary," and investigations are ongoing to determine its cause. The Spanish government has not ruled out the possibility of a cyberattack. -Reuters. Athos warns that this blackout is part of a larger plan of "silent global collapses" and predicts that North America, East Asia, and Latin America could be next. He also spoke about the vulnerability of modern society, stating that the true battle is being fought over fibre-optic cables, satellites, and the technological systems that underpin daily life. He further warned of a potential financial collapse, tied to electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attacks that could cripple central banks and stock exchanges. Looking ahead, Athos predicts that more blackouts are expected between June and August in North America, with further disruptions in East Asia and Latin America before the end of 2025. He also highlighted that these incidents will be strategically spaced out to test societal resilience before larger-scale attacks occur. Athos advised individuals to prepare for these future crises by ensuring alternative sources of energy and communication, maintaining emergency food and water reserves, and fostering local community support networks. The psychic stressed that while these events are not apocalyptic, they will mark the end of the world as we know it. "Those who understand this difference will survive better," he concluded.
Daily Mail
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Living Nostradamus issues gloomy warning over mass blackouts in Spain and Portugal - and says chaos was 'just a rehearsal'
A psychic who predicted 'three days of darkness' caused by a technology blackout in 2024 has made another chilling prophecy about this year. Athos Salomé, 38, from Brazil, is often referred to as the 'Living Nostradamus' due to his numerous accurate predictions throughout the years - including his forecasting of the coronavirus pandemic, Queen Elizabeth II 's death and now Spain's blackout chaos. Spain and Portugal were hit by widespread blackouts yesterday, with millions plunged into darkness amid scenes of mayhem across major European cities. Now, the psychic has spoken exclusively to the FEMAIL about what's in store for the coming months, saying yesterday's blackout was just 'a rehearsal' and the world needs to prepare for more. Athos warned that the outages were not caused by an isolated technical failure, but by a 'silent cyber-warfare operation', saying is just the first act in a 'series of silent global collapses'. 'We are no longer dealing only with physical weapons. The new battle is being fought over fibre optic cables, satellites and the systems that keep modern life running,' warns the seer. Athos worryingly claimed more blackouts could hit North America, between June and August; East Asia, specifically Japan and South Korea, in October; Latin America, focusing on financial centres such as São Paulo in Brazil and Mexico City, before the end of 2025. He said: 'These events will not be simultaneous, but strategically spaced out to test the resilience of societies before larger actions.' Athos clarified that his prediction of 'three days of darkness' was never a literal prophecy of totalised physical darkness. 'It will be a darkness of information, of communication. Satellites down, internet collapsed, communication lines cut. People won't know what's going on around them,' he says. Last year Athos spoke about EMP (electromagnetic pulse) technologies, developed by nations such as China, Russia and, surprisingly, also private Silicon Valley groups - which would have the capacity to launch electronic attacks. 'A successful attack could disconnect central banks, crash stock exchanges and erase account records. Money would cease to exist overnight for billions of people,' he warned. According to Athos, the first manifestation of this could be felt in September 2025, when a massive failure will hit instant payment systems in Europe and the United States, causing financial panic. Athos also revealed an unprecedented analysis of where the most affected and safest places will be, saying the critical zones are London, Paris, Berlin, New York, Tokyo and Tel Aviv. Meanwhile safe areas will be inland regions of Spain, Portugal, parts of Brazil (inland Minas Gerais and Goiás), New Zealand and parts of Canada. He said: 'Stay away from large urban centres between October 2025 and March 2026. Instability will be growing and unpredictable.' In addition to geopolitical tensions, Athos pointed to the coincidence of high solar activity in the same period - the so-called Solar Maximum - which could potentiate the electrical and technological failures already predicted. He claimed: 'The greatest risk lies not in the Sun, but in human action, which will use these disturbances as cover for planned attacks. 'Humanity has become a victim of its own technological dependence. 'Yesterday's blackout was just a rehearsal. The big test will be how we react when communication, finance and mobility are ripped away from us simultaneously.' For him, the near future will require rapid adaptation, emotional intelligence and basic survival skills. More than ever, it will be essential to have alternative sources of energy and communication, maintain minimum reserves of food and water, cultivate local community support networks. The seer concluded: 'It's not the end of the world. But it is the end of a world. Those who understand this difference will survive better.' It comes after Spanish officials claimed they were urgently investigating the cause of the outages and have said they are looking into the possibility of the blackouts being triggered by a devastating cyber attack. All of Valencia and Barcelona were left without power, Spain's entire rail network shut down, internet services stopped working and there was chaos on the streets as traffic built up in Madrid and Lisbon. Madrid's Mayor has urged people to stay where they are as they deal with the disaster, while the president of the city's regional government has called for Spain's prime minister to activate an emergency plan so soldiers can be deployed. Videos online show railway networks in Spanish cities plunged into chaos, with people being evacuated through tunnels as blackouts hit underground stations and halted trains. Parts of France also lost power after the outages in Spain and Portugal, the country's grid operator confirmed. Further outages have been reported as far as Belgium, according to the latest information. The cause of the outages is not yet clear, with the Spanish government saying it is working to 'identify the origin'. A director at Spain's electricity grid operator said just before 3pm local time that the outage is 'exceptional and totally extraordinary' and will take between six and 10 hours to repair. Airports were also affected, with emergency generators turned on at Porto and Faro airport, but operations 'limited' at Lisbon, according to officials. Parts of Madrid's sprawling metro system were evacuated and traffic lights in the capital stopped working, posing risk on major carriageways. The outage was also said to have forced the closure of Barcelona's tram system and stopped some traffic lights in the city from working. Internet and telephone lines across the country were also down. Meanwhile play was suspended at the Madrid Open tennis tournament. 'A crisis committee has been set up to manage the situation [in Spain]. At this stage there's no evidence yet regarding the cause of the massive blackout,' an official briefed on the situation in Spain told Politico. 'A cyberattack has not been ruled out and investigations are ongoing,' they added. Spain's INCIBE cybersecurity agency is investigating the possibility of the blackout being triggered by a cyber attack. A spokesman for the European Union Agency for Cyber Security, said in a statement: 'We are monitoring the whole thing very closely, right now the investigation is still ongoing and whether it is a cyber attack has not been confirmed yet.' The Spanish government said it is working to 'identify the origin' of the blackouts, with officials saying they are still gathering evidence. Backup generators have meant Spain's hospitals have been spared the worst of the power outages. Some have suspended non-emergency surgeries, however emergency power supplies have kept essential equipment such as ventilators and cardiac monitors running.
Daily Mail
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Living Nostradamus issues chilling warning about 'major' event set to strike royal family
A psychic who has successfully predicted dozens of global disasters has now issued a chilling warning about a 'major event' tied to the health of 'key member' of the royal family that he believes is coming soon. Athos Salomé, 38, from Brazil, is often referred to as the 'Living Nostradamus' due to his numerous accurate predictions throughout the years, such as the coronavirus pandemic, Queen Elizabeth II 's death and the Microsoft global outage. Now, he has spoken exclusively to about a scary premonition he had regarding the British royal family. Athos has predicted that 'a major event within the royal family - possibly tied to the health of a key member' will take place 'between late 2025 and early 2026.' He said it will trigger a 'fragile truce with King Charles and Princess Eugenie,' as well as a 'symbolic return to the UK' by Prince Harry. However, the psychic said he foresees Prince Harry's relationship with his family remaining fractured despite the dramatic event because icy Prince William won't welcome him back. 'To the public eye, the relationship between the Sussexes and the British royal family seems like an endless cycle of tension,' he said. 'That karmic family thread will begin to unravel between late 2025 and early 2026, triggered by a major event within the royal family - possibly tied to the health of a key member. 'The result? A symbolic return to the UK and a fragile truce with King Charles and Princess Eugenie. Prince William, however, remains a fracture point.' According to Athos, the brothers will never have a 'full reconciliation,' but their kids will ultimately bridge the divide years down the line. 'Full reconciliation will come from the next generation: William and Kate's children rebuilding ties with Archie and Lilibet,' he predicted. 'But that's still years away - there's too much entangled karma, and this is not the time.' Athos also spoke to about what's in store for Meghan Markle amidst the recent backlash over her new Netflix series and lifestyle brand launch. Meghan's show With Love, Meghan - which saw her and a rolodex of her famous friends in the kitchen as they prepared elaborate recipes and created home décor items - premiered last month on the streaming service, but instantly, it was met with negative reviews from critics. The launch of her company As Ever was also plagued by problems as some customers were left disappointed after their orders were canceled due to overselling. But psychic Athos has claimed to have gotten a glimpse into Meghan's future, and he said it looks like things aren't going to get any easier for her in the next year. He said he foresaw a 'growing conflict' between Meghan and Netflix that will eventually lead to them parting ways, 'more logistical setbacks' for As Ever, and a new wave of criticism that will ultimately threaten the brand's credibility. 'Meghan's image will face its harshest trial by the end of 2025. [I] foresee explosive revelations from former staff or estranged allies,' he said. 'Criticism will reach a boiling point - and Meghan, in response, will retreat from the spotlight throughout 2026.' After her 'retreat from the spotlight' in 2026, Athos predicted that Meghan will 'remerge' later that year with a newfound 'focus.' 'Her focus will shift toward social causes, particularly girls' education and women's mental health,' he continued. And Athos saw some good things in Meghan's future after that, including a major career move and a possible return to acting. He said he envisioned the mother-of-two 'stepping into a new role as a socially engaged producer, shedding the lifestyle aesthetic to delve into issues of deep impact - chiefly, women's mental health.' Athos also predicted that Prince Harry 's wife will 'return to acting,' but 'not in the way the public expects.' 'No blockbusters, no red carpets. Instead, an independent film, directed by a renowned female filmmaker - possibly European or Iranian - will mark her return to the camera,' he shared. 'Her role? A woman who abandons a life of privilege to rediscover her essence. A metaphor? Absolutely. A confession? Quite possibly. 'Her performance will surprise critics and place her on the radar of Cannes or Venice in 2027.'
