Lydia Koniordou Minister of Culture and Sport Full Speech at Onassis Center
Lydia Koniordou, Greek Minister of Culture and Sports, said at the Onassis Cultural Center for the exhibition A WORLD OF EMOTIONS: “Μῆνιν ἄειδε, θεά, Πηληϊάδεω Ἀχιλῆος οὐλομένην, ἣ μυρί᾽ Ἀχαιοῖς ἄλγε᾽...
View ArticleDr. Anthony S. Papadimitriou Full Speech at Onassis Center
Dr. Anthony Papadimitriou, President of the Onassis Foundation, said: “Minister Koniordou, Members of the press, Dear friends, Welcome to the Onassis Cultural Center New York and to A World of...
View ArticleJim Gianopulos in Talks to Run Paramount Pictures
NEW YORK – Former Twentieth Century Fox Chairman Jim Gianopulos is in talks to take charge of Viacom Inc.’s Paramount Pictures, said two people familiar with the matter, Wall Street Journal reports....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Greek-American Teacher Portelos Claims he was Falsely Detained
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Francesco Portelos, the Greek-American teacher from Rosebank claims he was falsely arrested and detained for 33 hours after the DOE lodged a complaint that he posted information...
View ArticleArtist Jannis Varelas Talks to TNH about Black Frames
By Eleni Sakellis NEW YORK – Artist Jannis Varelas was commissioned by the Onassis Cultural Center New York to create a new work in conjunction with the exhibition, A World of Emotions: Ancient Greece,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
An Interview with Greek Cypriot Neuroscientist Dr. Michael Kurnellas
By Aria Socratous Michael Kurnellas is a beautiful mind who keeps the flame of research and innovation at the highest level. His parents are Greek Cypriots and he was born and raised in New Jersey. He...
View ArticleTrump Names George Sifakis as Public Liaison
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump appointed George Sifakis as his director for the Office of Public Liaison, a job once thought to be reserved for Trump fundraiser Anthony Scaramucci, according to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
TNH’s 50 Wealthiest Greek-Americans 2017 List
Inside the Numbers: a Reader’s Guide to This Edition Americans love rankings, and Greek-Americans are no different. Our annual 50 Wealthiest Greek-Americans edition is, year after year, our most...
View ArticleEmirates Plans Flight from NJ to Greece Despite Pols’ Opposition
NEW YORK (AP) — Emirates says it plans to operate its flight from New Jersey to Greece as planned despite opposition from 25 members of the New York and New Jersey congressional delegation. They asked...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Athenian Vase-Painting in the Early 5th Century B.C. in Major Princeton...
PRINCETON, N.J. – Major international exhibition of classical Greek vases organized by Princeton University Art Museum. In 1911, the British classicist and art historian Sir John Beazley identified an...
View ArticleGreek-American Chris Martin Recalls 60 Years on Local Radio
ALBANY – During a 60-year career on local radio, Chris Martin spun untold thousands of big band albums and classic compilations of old-time radio programs, Times Union reports. “It’s been a pretty...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Opening Reception for A World of Emotions at the Onassis Center
By Eleni Sakellis NEW YORK – The opening ceremony of the exhibition A World of Emotions: Ancient Greece, 700 BC – 200 AD, took place on Wednesday, March 8 at the Onassis Cultural Center in the Olympic...
View ArticleBronx Borough President Hosts the Greek History and Heritage Celebration
NEW YORK – Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr hosts on Thursday his annual Greek History and Heritage Celebration, co-sponsored by New York State State Senator Michael Gianaris, New York State...
View ArticleStephanopoulos Repeatedly Shuts Down WH Spokeswoman for False Statements (Video)
Greek-American journalist George Stephanopoulos, co-anchor of Good Morning America, repeatedly interrupted his interview with White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders on...
View ArticleOnassis Foundation President Dr. Anthony S. Papadimitriou’s Speech
NEW YORK – On Wednesday March 8, Onassis Foundation President Dr. Anthony S. Papadimitriou delivered the following speech to the honored guests at the dinner following the opening reception for the...
View ArticleGreek Scientists in US Discovered a Mechanism to Reduce the Apetite
NEW YORK – Greek researchers Stavroula Kousteni and Ioanna Mosialou were among the scientists in the US who have discovered a mechanism that reduces the appetite via a bone hormone. Here’s the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
European Academy of Sciences and Arts inducts Michael Cosmopoulos at Ceremony...
In January, upon returning to his University of Missouri–St. Louis office for the first time after winter break, Greek-American Professor Michael Cosmopoulos found an unusual message waiting for him in...
View ArticleCommissioner Avramopoulos to TNH: The US and EU shared past, shared future
Dimitris Avramopoulos, the European Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship writes exclusively for The National Herald: “Today we find ourselves at a historical moment, ahead of deep...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Suspect for Boy’s Killing in Germany Arrested in a Greek Restaurant
BERLIN (AP) — A 19-year-old man suspected of killing a 9-year-old boy in the German city of Herne and posting pictures of the victim’s body on the internet was arrested Thursday, police said. Officers...
View ArticleTime to Change Time Again: Lose 1 hour of Sleep, Enjoy More Light
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s time to change time again. Daylight saving time returns this weekend in the United States. The short-term pain: Lose an hour of sleep Saturday night. The long-term gain: Enjoy...
View Article