SNF Co-President Andreas Dracopoulos Talks to E-mag
In an interview with Sports Excellence Center’s magazine, E-mag, the Co-President of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), Andreas Dracopoulos, answered questions about a comprehensive list of topics....
View ArticleInternational Orthodox Christian Charities Publishes Lenten Reflections on...
BALTIMORE, MD – With the season of Great Lent upon us, International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) has published a printed booklet of weekly reflections on the theme of service as a vocation....
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Professor James Skedros of Holy Cross Lectures on History of Great Lent
BOSTON – Professor James Skedros, former Dean of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology delivered a thoughtful and informative lecture at the St. Philip Greek Orthodox parish in Nashua, NH titled...
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A Greek-American Family Fills Boston Area with Gyro City Restaurants
BOSTON – Demetrios and Penny Christoforou have dotted the state of Massachusetts and the beautiful city of Boston with a chain of Greek restaurants featuring authentic homemade tastes that attract...
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Lifeline Hellas Humanitarian Dinner on Occasion of International Women’s Day
ATHENS – The Lifeline Hellas Humanitarian Organization held a Humanitarian Dinner on the occasion of International Women’s Day in aid of the State Hospitals in Greece on March 6 at Hellenic Armed...
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Respecting Elders: Maya Angelou Clip Sparks Courtesy Debate
NEW YORK (AP) — Put a handle on it. If you don’t know what that means, you might not call elders by “Mr.,” ”Miss” or “Mrs.,” insist that your children do the same or demand it for yourself. If you’ve...
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GreekTech Talks: A Business’ Transition from Greece to the U.S.
NEW YORK – Entrepreneurship, investment, and new growth opportunities for young professionals and their firms in the context of globalization were the topics of a fascinating and timely recent panel...
View ArticleFirst Argo Awards Ceremony for Distinguished Greeks Abroad
ATHENS – Eight distinguished Greek nationals living abroad on Thursday received the first “Argo” prizes in a ceremony held at the Athens Concert Hall on Thursday evening, under the aegis and in the...
View ArticleThe Faculty of the Theological School Alerts the Archbishop about Losing...
BOSTON – The faculty of the Holy Cross School of Theology wrote a letter dated March 8, 2019 addressed to Archbishop Demetrios of America and to the chairman of the Board of Trustees in which it...
View ArticleGoing on in Our Community
THRU MARCH 23 MANHATTAN – Garden Muses, a solo exhibition of recent paintings by Greek-born artist Margaret Tsirantonakis is on view February 23-March 23 at the Prince Street Gallery, 530 West 25th...
View ArticleObituaries in Greek-American Community
NEOFOTISTOS, ANGELLA DRACUT, MA (from the Lowell Sun, published on Mar. 13) – Angella (Mellious) Neofotistos, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 11, 2019 at her home with her family by her side....
View ArticleOur Everyday Greek: What We Can Learn from the Greek Drama
March was the month of the theatrical competitions in ancient Athens. Theater began as a dialogue between one performer and the chorus, which represented the citizens of the city state. It was the time...
View ArticleJoanna A. (Tsagarelis) Tsandikos of Holden and West Harwich Dies at 84
HOLDEN – Joanna A. (Tsagarelis) Tsandikos, 84, of Holden and West Harwich, passed away Sunday, March 17 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, the Very Reverend Fr. Solon...
View ArticleMontreal Celebrates Greek Independence Day
The HCGM (Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal) Annual Greek Independence Day Parade will be held on Sunday 24 March at the Parc-Extension borough. More than an estimated 30,000 spectators are...
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198th Anniversary of the Greek Revolution Celebrated at Gracie Mansion (Vid &...
NEW YORK – New York’s Mayor Bill de Blasio hosted a celebration of the 198th Anniversary of the Greek Revolution March 19 at Gracie Mansion, welcoming Greek-Americans and Community leaders, including...
View ArticleFundraiser for Nicole Malliotakis for Congress at the Russian Tea Room
NEW YORK – A fundraiser was held at the Russian Tea Room in Midtown Manhattan on March 21for New York State Assemblymember Nicole Malliotakis who is now running for Congress. Lou Katsos, founder and...
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Michael Kratsios Nominated as White House Chief Technology Officer
WASHINGTON, DC – Michael Kratsios was nominated by President Donald Trump as U.S. Chief Technology Officer (CTO) on March 21, Bloomberg Businessweek reported. Kratsios was the Deputy CTO and Deputy...
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Cycadia Cemetery in Tarpon Springs Listed on National Register of Historic...
TARPON SPRINGS, FL – On March 20, the National Register of Historic Places officially listed Cycadia Cemetery in Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County as a Traditional Cultural Property with state and local...
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Dr. Leah Houston on Blockchain in Health Care and Her Greek Heritage
NEW YORK – Dr. Leah Houston is an Emergency Medicine Physician practicing precision medicine in New York. She is also the founder of HPEC.IO (Humanitarian Physician Empowerment Community) a Blockchain...
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A. Fantis Graduating Class in Midwinter Trip of a Lifetime to Greece
ATHENS – The children of the Diaspora are learning about the heroes and heroines of the Greek Revolution this week, but it’s one thing to hear about them in a classroom, and another to walk in the...
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