Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum A Success, Honors Onassis Foundation...
NEW YORK. – “In 2004 when Greece organized those dream Olympic Games, when we won the European Championship in soccer, we were all very optimistic about Greece and if someone at that time dared say...
View Article“Echoes of Greece” Brings Greek Life to NY’s East Village
By Stephanie Nikolopoulos NEW YORK – Athens street scenes, Medieval Cretan towns, and Santorini churches exemplify the diversity of Greece in “Echoes of Greece,” a photography exhibit currently on view...
View ArticleGreek Government Sells Properties in NY and DC; AHEPA Made Bid
By Demetris Tsakas and Aris Papadopoulos NEW YORK – The Government of Greece sold the office space occupied by the Greek Press Office in New York, as well as the building in Washington, DC, which...
View ArticleBehrakis Awarded Honorary Doctorate by Greek University
By John Sofianos Translated from the original Greek ATHENS – In a ceremony replete with academics and other dignitaries at the University of Athens on December 11, acclaimed businessman and...
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Koroneos and Giovannou Resurrect Captain Michalis at Opera Center
NEW YORK – The recent performance at the Opera Center in New York of excerpts from Manos Hadjidakis’ theatrical adaptation of Nikos Kazantzakis’ novel Captain Michalis is just one example of the...
View ArticleEx-Archbishop Spyridon Shares His Thoughts on the Church
BOSTON, MA – Former Archbishop Spyridon of America discussed with TNH a number of serious ecclesiastical issues including the split of the Archdiocese into Metropolises, and the recent scandal of his...
View ArticleReady to Soar: From Street to Runway for John Economou
VENICE, CA – The headlines were a bit sensationalized, of the “homeless hottie becomes a model” kind, but the overnight discovery of John Economou is nevertheless a heartwarming holiday story that...
View ArticleOne Left in the Greek-American WWII Valor Family
There were five brothers in the Caraganis family of Dracut, Massachusetts when World War II broke out and four of them went off to war – and returned safely – three seeing combat and one, Costas,...
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HOLIDAY FETES – Annunciation Rocks Christmas at Harvard Club in N.Y.
The Church of the Annunciation’s annual Stewardship Gala dinner, chaired by Cassandra Romas filled Manhattan’s Harvard Club with Greek Christmas Kefi. Later the young 350 young professionals enjoying...
View ArticleSpecial Tour for Special St. Nicholas Donors
NEW YORK – While the dollar amount of the pledges to the St. Nicholas National Greek Orthodox Shrine is impressive – $35.76 million to date – communities rooted in humble origins in homelands like...
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HOLIDAY FETES: AGAPW Holiday Loft Party Raises Scholarship Funds
NEW YORK – The wonderful studio loft of artists Michael and Niki Kapsalis was the scene of the 2105 Holiday Benefit Celebration of the Association of Greek American Professional Women (AGAPW) on...
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Petros Klampanis’ Chroma Delights at The Onassis Center
NEW YORK – The new presentation space of the Onassis Cultural Center in New York was the perfect vessel for the intriguing collection of musical pieces assembled by composer Petros Klampanis for his...
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HOLIDAY FETES: Councilman Van Bramer Hosts Holiday Lighting
LONG ISLAND CITY – The creation of new traditions is a sign of a vibrant community and for the past four years New York’s City Councilman for Long Island City Jimmy Van Bramer has invited local...
View ArticleActivist Investor Wants Dow CEO Liveris Ousted Before DuPont Merger
Dow Chemical Co. CEO Andrew Liveris, who rode out allegations of misspending funds for personal use, shouldn’t head a new company that will be formed after a merger with DuPont Co., activist investor...
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HELLENIC HAPPENINGS COAST TO COAST
TARPON SPRINGS, FL – The TARPON SPRINGS HISTORICAL SOCIETY revealed a relic from the community’s storied past, an 1926 Chevrolet jitney, painted bright green and yellow, that was used to transport...
View ArticleKyrenia Opera Delights With Amahl and The Night Visitors At Kimisis in Brooklyn
NEW YORK – The Story of Christmas is about the greatest miracle. The story of Amahl and the Night Visitors is about one of the most beautiful: A child that was crippled becomes able to walk, his...
View ArticleArchdiocese Spotlight Stavros Niarchos Foundation’s Iakovos Donation
NEW YORK – The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America issued a special announcement about two gifts honoring the memory of the late Archbishop Iakovos. The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) has donated...
View ArticleArchdiocesan Cathedral’s “Glorious Christmas”
NEW YORK – The choir and orchestra of the Archdiocesan Cathedral of Holy Trinity continued the community’s delightful holiday musical ride with its annual “Glorious Christmas” concert on December 18....
View ArticleThe Power of Positive Intuition
Remember when you got that vibe, followed your instincts – rationality had nothing to do with it — met that person and lived happily ever after? Or did not follow a hunch and lived to regret it....
View Article10 Books for Greek-Americans on Your Christmas List – You Have 11 Days
By Stephanie Nikolopoulos Whether you’re looking for a stocking stuffer or a stack of books for a bibliophile, here is a diverse selection of books written in English by Greeks and Greek-Americans....
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