Dr. Peter Stavrianidis Keynote Speaker at Texas Seminar on Jews in Greece...
HOUSTON, TX – The Hellenic Professional Society of Texas in collaboration with the American Jewish Committee and Houston Congregation of Reform Judaism, hosted a seminar on “The History of Jews in...
View ArticleIrene Moscahlaidis, Philanthropist, Passed Away, in New York
Irene Moscahlaidis of Athens, Greece and New York, USA, passed peacefully on Saturday, March 10. Irene was raised in Athens where she studied and worked as a nurse for the Red Cross. In addition, she...
View ArticleGuitarists Peter Douskalis and David Rogers to Perform at Club Bonafide
NEW YORK – Guitarists Peter Douskalis and David Rogers present an evening of multi-genre duets and solos at Club Bonafide, 212 East 52nd Street in Manhattan, on May 2. Douskalis, whose father is from...
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Pancyprian Fundraiser to Release the Cypriot Musician Renos Efthymiou Jailed...
ASTORIA – The Pancyprian Association organized a fundraiser on March 12 to help Renos Efthymiou, the Cypriot musician remains in the Seneca County Jail (Detroit Field Office) in Ohio after his February...
View ArticleInternational Hellenic Association’s Open Letter on Turkey
In response to the issues with Turkey, the International Hellenic Association released an open letter to the international community. The text of the letter follows. “We call on the international...
View ArticleIndiana Becomes 45th State to Fully Pass the Archon Resolution
CHICAGO, IL – The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago and the Metropolis of Detroit, both currently under the leadership of Metropolitan Nicholas, together with Order of Saint Andrew (Archon) Regional...
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“Homer Can Help You”: War Veterans Use Ancient Greek Epics to Cope
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — The trials of Odysseus are really not that different from the struggles of those learning to readjust after wars of today, modern veterans are finding. A small group of military...
View ArticleGreek-American Peter Karamitsos Wins on Jeopardy!
NEW YORK – Greek-American Peter Karamitsos, a software salesman from Elmhurst, Illinois won on Jeopardy! in the episode that aired on March 14, and will appear again tonight, March 15, as the returning...
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Rep. Louise Slaughter, a Μember of the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Veteran Congresswoman Rep. Louise Slaughter died Friday days after falling in her residence, her top aide said. The 88-year-old lawmaker had been the first woman to chair the House...
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European Union of Women Greek Section Leaders Visit TNH (Vid)
NEW YORK – European Union of Women (EUW) Greek Section President, Aphrodite Bletas, Vice President Evi Tatoulis and EUW Youth Committee President Alinda Papasinou-Bletas on March 14 visited the...
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ND Leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis Highlights His Vision for Greece at Event in...
By Demetris Tsakas and Eleni Sakellis NEW YORK– New Democracy President Kyriakos Mitsotakis shared his thoughts and vision for tomorrow’s Greece and the Greek community’s potential during his speech at...
View ArticleRemembering Lili Bita, Greek-American Author and Actress
Lili Bita, renowned Greek author and actress, died on February 12 in Philadelphia after a tragic accident. A powerhouse of talent, Lili left her mark on all of the people who saw her perform, who read...
View ArticleGreek-American Karamitsos Wins Again on Jeopardy!
NEW YORK – Greek-American Peter Karmitsos, a software salesman from Elmhurst, IL is now a two-day champion after winning on the March 15 episode of the long-running game show Jeopardy! He looks to make...
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Macedonian Name Dispute Extends to Menu Items in DC
WASHINGTON, DC – Kostas Fostieris, who owns the Greek Deli in Washington, DC, just a few blocks from the White House, is just as passionate about Hellenism as he is about the food service industry....
View ArticleChristopher “Tripp” Zanetis Among 7 Killed in Iraq Helicopter Crash
NEW YORK (AP) — Two New York City firefighters were among seven service members killed in a helicopter crash in Iraq, city officials said Friday. Fire department Lt. Christopher Raguso and fire marshal...
View ArticleArchbishop Demetrios Says He’s “Homeless”, “Poor”
PORT WASHINGTON, NY – His Eminence Archbishop Geron of America Demetrios left everyone speechless when he arose at the end of the local Clergy Laity Congress of the Direct Archdiocesan District of New...
View ArticleGoing on in Our Community
MARCH 19 MANHATTAN – The Hellenic Lawyers Association is hosting a Networking Event with the St. John’s Law Hellenic Alumni at Kellari Taverna, 19 West 44th Street in Midtown Manhattan on Monday, Mar....
View ArticleGiorgos Seferis Books in Honor of His Birthday
Giorgos Seferis was born on March 13, 1900 in Urla near Smyrna in Asia Minor. The Nobel laureate and one of the greatest poets of the 20th century, regardless of nationality, continues to be a beloved...
View ArticleObituaries in Greek-American Community
CARIPIDES,CONSTANTINE CANTON, OH (from The Repository,publishedon Mar. 9) – Constantine “Gus” Caripides, 86. A beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather fell asleep with the Lord on Wednesday,...
View ArticleOur Everyday Greek: We Speak in Greek about the Greek Independence Day Parade
The Greek Independence Parade acknowledges the war of the Greeks against the Ottomans, for their freedom. In the dialogue between Maria (Μ) and Petros (Π) you will find the most common phrases, you may...
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