Alexia Antonio, Miss Teenage Toronto, Has Roots in Rhodes
MONTREAL – Studying Theater and Film at York University in Toronto, Alexia Antonio is a sophomore, and her goal is to become a successful actress. She speaks fluent Greek, her family is from Rhodes,...
View ArticleSt. George Cathedral Restoration Fund Goal is $2 Million Canadian
MONTREAL – The renovation efforts at St. George Cathedral in Montreal are still shy of their $2 million Canadian cost. An appeal went out to the Greek community of Montreal to raise the remaining funds...
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Celebrating the Feast Day of St. Markella in Astoria
By Michalis Kakias. ASTORIA – The Great Archieratical Vespers, in honor of Saint Markella, took place at the Cathedral of Saint Markella in Astoria, presided over by the GOC Metropolitan of America,...
View ArticleElectra Roumeliotis Passed Away at Age 19
Electra Rena Roumeliotis, age 19, suddenly passed away on July 18. Beloved daughter of George Roumeliotis and Michelle (Larry) Rydzewski; loving sister of Antonios and Athena; cherished granddaughter...
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Greek-Canadians Returning to Canada Due to Greek Crisis
MONTREAL – The prolonged economic crisis in Greece, high unemployment and financial instability, will likely bring a new wave of immigrants to Canada from Greece next fall. This, at least, is the...
View ArticleAngeliades Talks to TNH about Investing in Rhodes
NEW YORK – Merkourios (Mike) Angeliades’ investment in Afandou, Rhodes, for the creation of a golf resort, became the subject of an article in Reuters. “Cash versus Culture: Tourism Projects Hit in...
View ArticleA Book on Artist Chalepas in Honor of His Birthday
Sculptor Yannoulis Chalepas was born on August 14, 1851 to a family of marble cutters in Pyrgos on the island of Tinos. A bright student, he studied at the School of Arts in Athens under Neoclassical...
View ArticleThe Problems of Running a New York Diner
NEW YORK – Diners are traditionally the neighborhood restaurants that combine quality and impeccable service with a wide range of food at affordable prices. The first generation of immigrants was...
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The Transfiguration of Christ Celebrated in Corona and Whitestone
NEW YORK – The celebration of the Transfiguration of our Savior Jesus Christ began on May 5 with a special blessing at the fire-ravaged Church of the Transfiguration in Corona, Queens with His Eminence...
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Philippas’ New Book on Finance Education for Kids
The basic knowledge of finance is an important tool for children everywhere to grow into financially responsible adults. Professor of Finance at University of Piraeus and President of the Hellenic...
View Article10 People on a Flight from Greece to Philadelphia were Injured (photos & video)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — American Airlines says 10 people on a flight from Greece to Philadelphia were injured during severe turbulence. The airline says Flight 759 was heading to the city from Athens with...
View ArticleCatherine Tsoucalas, Beloved Wife of Judge Tsoucalas, Was 89
Catherine (Aravantinos) Tsoucalas, formerly of Rego Park, NY, died peacefully in Weston, MA, on August 6, after a prolonged illness. She was born on January 27, 1928 in Rego Park and grew up in...
View ArticleArchbishop Celebrates Transfiguration in Mattituck, Long Island
MATTITUCK, NY – His Eminence Archbishop of America, Demetrios, was welcomed by the new priest of the Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior in Mattituck, Long Island, Fr. Ignatios Achlioptas, and...
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Kontos Foods Culinary Challenge Yields New Ways to Enjoy Kontos International...
PATERSON, NJ – Students from The Culinary School at Eva’s Village competed in the first-ever Kontos Foods Culinary Challenge #KFCC17, and the results were delicious. The 27 students from the...
View ArticleJohn E. Kusturiss, Archon and WWII Veteran, Was 92
John E. Kusturiss passed away on August 8, 2017. Kusturiss was one of the founders and a great benefactor of St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church in Broomall PA, an Archon and a member of Leadership 100....
View ArticleAHEPA: Statement on Retirement of U.S. Representative Niki Tsongas
WASHINGTON, DC — Supreme President Carl Hollister issued the following statement: “Congresswoman Niki Tsongas announced her retirement from Congress. She has been an outstanding public servant and has...
View ArticleAthens-New York from 399 euros ($470) from August 8-12
ATHENS – Emirates Airlines announced special offers – subject to terms and conditions – for the Greek market booking tickets from August 8-12, for passengers from Greece to specific destinations...
View ArticleRep. Niki Tsongas Not Seeking Re-Election
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Niki Tsongas, who followed her late husband, Greek-American Paul Tsongas into politics, representing Greater Lowell, MA in Congress for more than a decade,...
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Menounos: Two Months Since Brain Surgery – Never Realized How Much Pain I Was In
NEW YORK – “I can’t believe it’s been two months since I had brain surgery!!!! It’s surreal to me to look back at photos and videos,” Greek-American, Maria Menounos wrote in her Instagram account about...
View ArticleGreek-Owned Business in Astoria Robbed (video)
ASTORIA – Two young men of average height on Friday evening, July 28, entered a Greek-owned business in Astoria, grabbed two backpacks that contained computers and checkbooks, and then disappeared. The...
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