Daily Archives: Mar 22, 2014
2014 National Innovation Conference To Take Place in Toronto May 2-4
The Greek America Foundation in association with The Chang School at Ryerson University has announced its 3rd bi-annual National Innovation conference to take place...
Gary Erickson: The Greek Story Behind the Clif Bar
We recently caught up with Gary Erickson, founder and owner of Clif Bar & Company, and – what a surprise – Gary and his...
3,000 Police in Athens for Independence Day
Tight security measures will be in place for this year's celebration of Greek Independence Day on Tuesday, March 25, with about 3,000 police officers to...
Increased Arrivals at Greek Airports in 2014
According to data from Greece's Civil Aviation Authority, arrivals at Greek airports from abroad increased by 16.9 % during the first two months of the...
Mykonos Faces Drought Risk this Summer
The popular Greek island of Mykonos faces a serious drought risk this summer unless immediate measures are taken to avert water shortages, local sources...
Seamen to Drop Anchor Over Unpaid Wages
The executive board of the Panhellenic Seamen's Union (PNO) decided on Friday to immobilize ships whose owners owe back-pay to their employees. The measure...
Older Women Heading to Greece to Get Pregnant
According to the Australian newspaper, The Age, Australian women in their late 40s and 50s are travelling to Greece and Spain in order to get...
Cyprus Defence Minister Tasos Mitsopoulos Dies
Tasos Mitsopoulos, appointed last week as Cyprus’ Defense Minister, was pronounced dead on Saturday afternoon by doctors in Nicosia, a day after after suffering...
Greek Scientist's Discovery Gives Hope to Autistic Children
Scientific studies using a dietary supplement are giving hope for children with autism. Based on luteolin, a substance contained in chamomile, and kernel oil...
The 50 Wealthiest Greek Americans
According to the annual survey by the National Herald, the combined fortune of the fifty wealthiest Greek Americans amounts to 36 billion dollars. The...