Greek Diaspora in Lebanon Gets Taste of Home
The first ever Greek festival in Lebanon was held in the popular coastal town of Byblos, which is one of the oldest cities in the world which hosted the event showcasing Greek music, dance, and food....
View ArticleAHEPA Raising Funds for Wounded Warriors Service Dogs
The Past Supreme President of the Order of AHEPA Andrew C. Zachariades saluted the brothers of Holmdel AHEPA Chapter #517 for undertaking a national initiative for the fundraising of the K9 for...
View ArticleFamily Food Fight Viewing Party at Ousia in Support of the Livanos Family
NEW YORK – Family and friends gathered at Ousia for a viewing party in support of the first appearance of the Livanos family, owners of Ousia- among other restaurants, on ABC’s Family Food Fight on...
View ArticleFotis Dulos Told to Stay Away from Girlfriend
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — A judge on Friday ordered the estranged husband of a missing Connecticut mother of five to stay away from his girlfriend. Fotis Dulos and his girlfriend, Michelle Troconis, are...
View ArticleAlbanian Demonstration outside Consulate General of Greece in NY (Vid)
NEW YORK – With signs emblazoned with slogans such as “Epirus is Albanian,” “Chamouria is Albanian,” and “Greece, Admit and Apologize,” about 30 Albanians participated in a demonstration outside the...
View ArticleAmali: Mediterranean Charm in Manhattan
NEW YORK – Amali, 115 East 60th Street in Manhattan, is one of the city’s most authentic and stylish Mediterranean restaurants, serving New Yorkers for about eight years now. The National Herald met...
View ArticleArchbishop Elpidophoros Enthusiastically Welcomed at Metropolis of Atlanta...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America travelled yesterday, June 28, to Jacksonville, Fla. where the Clergy-Laity Assembly of the Holy Metropolis of Atlanta is taking...
View ArticleDr. Mariana Boneva: The Life-Changer Skin Guru
After Dr. Mariana Boneva received her MD license from Varna University in Bulgaria, she went to Germany to specialize in orthopedic surgery. Unfortunately, a promising future literally crashed when she...
View ArticleThe 12th Annual Pan-Pontian Federation Youth Festival in Norwalk
NORWALK, CT – Over 200 members of the Pontian Youth associations from all of North America participated in the Pan-Pontian Federation of the USA and Canada’s 12th Annual Pontian Youth Festival, under...
View Article“Be Nice”– And the Art of Agni Zotis
Agni Zotis was born in Australia to Greek parents. She moved to New York at the age of four and spent her time between there and Kastoria during her elementary school years. At Hunter College she...
View ArticleSaints Cosmas and Damianos, the Anargyroi, Celebrated in Washington Heights...
NEW YORK – On June 30, the Vespers service was held at the Church of the Saints Anargyroi, Cosmas and Damianos, in Washington Heights. The historic church was filled with the faithful from the...
View ArticleCongratulatory Letter of the President of Cyprus to Archbishop Elpidophoros
NEW YORK – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America received today in his office the visit of the Consul General of Cyprus in New York, Mr. Alexis Phedonos-Vadet, who brought a personal...
View ArticleFotis Dulos’ Sister in Greece Defends Her Brother
HARTFORD, CT – The investigation continues into the disappearance of Jennifer Farber Dulos, the Connecticut mother of five, last seen on May 24 when she dropped off the children at a private school in...
View ArticleMemory Eternal Athanasia Papadakis of Roslindale
BOSTON – Athanasia Papadakis of Roslindale, died peacefully on June 26 at the age of 87. She was born in the village of Giorgitsi in Sparta, Greece, to Peter and Christoula (Gouzoulis) Kalantzis. A...
View ArticlePope Francis Presents Relics of Apostle Peter to Ecumenical Patriarch (Video)
CONSTANTINOPLE – Pope Francis sent a part of the Holy Relics of Apostle Peter, founder of the Church of Rome, to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. In the context of a visit to Rome of an official...
View ArticleGeorge Marcus Honored at Deree Commencement Ceremony (Pics)
ATHENS – On June 29, nearly 3,000 guests came together at the ACG Stadium where 350 graduating students were applauded for their years of hard work, perseverance, and determination as they received...
View ArticleIndianapolis Children’s Museum Exhibitions Explore Greece
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The Indianapolis Children’s Museum invites everyone to their new exhibits Take Me There Greece and Treasures of Ancient Greece. These educational and entertaining exhibitions which...
View ArticleThe Enthronement of Archbishop Makarios of Australia (Pictures,Video)
BOSTON – Newly-elected Archbishop Makarios of Australia was enthroned with enthusiasm, joy, and acclamations of Axios on Saturday, June 29 at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation in Sydney....
View ArticleDr. Peggy Pelonis in UN Panel Discussion on Transgender & Society (Video)
NEW YORK – The United Nations Staff Recreation Council – Salus Well-being Network invited professionals from the medical, legal, mental health, and educational arena to participate in a discussion on...
View ArticleAstoria Residents Advised: Macy’s Fireworks Not Visible from Local Parks this...
ASTORIA – For those planning on viewing the 43rd Annual Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks in person, be advised, local parks in Astoria and Long Island City will not have the best view this year. The...
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