Our Everyday Greek: Survival Guide for Greece Travelers: Reading the Signs...
Though you may travel through Greece using your GPS, it is always useful to be able to read the road signs and say them in Greek, when you may need some information from the locals. Herewith we provide...
View ArticleSNF’s Statement on Passing of NY COO Kathryn Louloudis
NEW YORK – The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) issued the following statement about the passing on September 20 of Kathryn Louloudis, SNF’s Chief Operating Officer and beloved employee of 33 years:...
View ArticleElder Ephraim of Mt. Athos Speaks with TNH
MOUNT ATHOS, GREECE – Elder Ephraim, Abbot of the Great Vatopaidi Monastery of Mt. Athos gave an extensive interview to The National Herald, which follows. TNH: ElderEphraim, is this your first visit...
View ArticleAHI Noon Forum: The Smyrna Catastrophe of 1922: Memory & History on Oct. 10
WASHINGTON, DC – The American Hellenic Institute hosts the Noon Forum: “The Smyrna Catastrophe of 1922: Memory & History” presented by Professor Alexander Kitroeff- Associate Professor of History,...
View ArticlePatriarch Bartholomew Attends World War I Centennial Commemoration
THESSALONIKI – Representatives of five nations, Britain, France, Italy, Russia, and Serbia, attended the World War I centennial commemoration of the signing of the armistice between the Allies and...
View ArticlePanHellenic Scholarship Foundation Accepting Applications Now thru Jan. 31
CHICAGO – The PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation has released the 2018/19 scholarship application, today, October 1. The Foundation will accept applications from eligible Greek American college...
View ArticleDr. James Dimitriou Elected as New President of the American Hellenic Council
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Board of Directors of the American Hellenic Council, the leading Greek-American advocacy organization in the Western United States, elected Dr. James Dimitriou of Redondo Beach,...
View ArticleKamberos’ Treasure Island Foods in Chicago Closing after 55 Years
CHICAGO – Treasure Island Foods opened in 1963, when the Kamberos brother, Christ and Frank, along with some partners, founded the gourmet grocery store which imported foreign foods to Chicago foodies...
View ArticleGreek-American NASA Scientist Anne Mee Thompson Talks to TNH
Dr. Anne Mee Thompson, Senior Scientist for Atmospheric Chemistry and Goddard Senior Fellow, NASA/GSFC, spoke with The National Herald about her life, work, and Greek heritage. A member of...
View ArticleNew Psomi Bringing More Greek Food to Tampa
TAMPA, FLA – It’s a transition but in a spot that housed a radiator business, a Greek-American bakery and eatery aptly known as Psomi – bread – is being put together and whetting appetites of photos of...
View ArticleSheboygan’s Greece e Spoon Shows Off on Greek TV (Vid)
The Sheboygan, Wisconsin restaurant Greece e Spoon made an unlikely appearance on Greek TV station Star thanks to a Greek-speaking family from Chicago that stopped by for a bite. Owner Greek Lee said...
View ArticleNassau DA Singas Refuses to Reinstate Fired Investigator
MINEOLA, NY – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas is refusing the order of labor arbitrator John E. Sands to reinstate Michael Falzarano, “an investigator she fired for alleged interference...
View ArticleTom Hanks Says Greek Institute Hoaxed Event, Used His Name
Noted actor Tom Hanks, who converted to the Greek Orthodox Church in 1988 when he married his wife of Greek background, actress and singer Rita Wilson, have accused a company called Hellenic Institute...
View ArticleStratis Impresses the Audience with The Farewell at the United Solo Festival
NEW YORK – Phyto Stratis once again impressed the audience with his powerfully moving performance as Grigoris Afxentiou under the direction of Ioanna Katsarou in The Farewell by Yiannis Ritsos,...
View ArticleGreek Family Values Helped Kiriakou Blow Whistle on CIA
THESSALONIKI – Asked at a panel on whistleblowing at the American College of Thessaloniki (ACT) what was in his upbringing that helped him make the choice to reveal torture was a practice in the CIA...
View ArticleAHEPA Meetings in Poughkeepsie and Troy, NY
NEW YORK – An AHEPA District 6 regional meeting was held at Poughkeepsie Chapter #158 on September 22. Four chapters were represented and included Poughkeepsie, Middletown, Albany, and Newburgh. Each...
View ArticleVicky Tsilas, Attorney in Vital Tax-Exempt Bonds Field
Vassiliki (Vicky) Tsilas, a former U.S. Treasury and IRS official, is currently an equity partner at the DC law firm Ballad Spahr. She is one of America’s foremost legal experts on federal tax issues...
View ArticleMaloney Statement on Likely Senate Confirmation of Kavanaugh to Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, DC – Following news that the Senate is likely to confirm Judge Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY-12) released the following statement: “After Judge...
View ArticleNYC Council Speaker Johnson & Council Member Constantinides at Town Hall Meeting
ASTORIA – New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, at right, and Council Member Costa Constantinides joined community leaders and concerned citizens for the Council District 22 Town Hall meeting at...
View ArticleElder Ephraim, Abbot of Vatopaidi Monastery of Mt. Athos, Visits TNH
LONG ISLAND CITY – Elder Ephraim, Abbot of the Great Vatopaidi Monastery of Mt. Athos, visited the offices of The National Herald in Long Island City on October 5. Meeting with TNH Publisher-Editor...
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