Diaspora
Diaspora
Greek-American Father Starts Awareness Campaign for Daughter’s Rare Illness
John Anastasiadis has created a new coloring book called "Rare Adventures" to raise funds for research and treatment of BPAN.
Diaspora
The History of Greektown in Chicago from the 1840s to Now
Greektown in Chicago came about after Greek ship captains arrived in the city in the 1840s from New Orleans by way of the Mississippi River.
Diaspora
The Greek Genocide as Recorded in US Navy Diaries
The Smyrna Catastrophe and other acts of the Greek Genocide were witnessed by US Navy officers; their diaries document the atrocities.
Ancient Greece
Greek Descendants of the Seleucid Dynasty in Today’s Kyrgyzstan
The Seleucid Dynasty, founded by Seleucus I Nicator ("the Victor"), a general who served under Alexander the Great, has descendants in today's Kyrgyzstan -- 2,300 years later. Kubanychbek Kendirbaev, a history researcher and director of Seleucia -- a Public Charitable...
Diaspora
Greek Community of Córdoba, Argentina Celebrates 80th Anniversary
What all members of the Greek diaspora around the world have in common is their great love for their rich culture and ancient roots. This is precisely what the Greek Community of Córdoba in Argentina has dedicated itself to...
Diaspora
VASSY Single “Chase” Tops Dance Charts in Australia and US
Award-winning Greek-Australian recording artist VASSY has topped Australian and American dance charts one more time with her latest single, "CHASE." The song reached #1 on the Mediabase Dance Radio Chart in the US & The Aria Dance Chart in...
Culture
A Greek Pianist to Revitalize Venice’s Cultural Life
Alexandros Kapelis is a Greek-Peruvian concert pianist who is set to revitalize Venice's cultural scene. Venice is a center for some of the world's most prestigious international events across disciplines-- like the Venice Biennale, the Salone Nautico and the...
Cyprus
Biden Urged to Act for the Occupied Town of Varosha in Cyprus
Biden is being urged by 10 Greek-American organizations to enforce the UN Resolutions regarding the occupied town of Varosha in Cyprus.
Diaspora
Astoria: The Ever-Changing Greektown of New York
Astoria was the place to be for Greeks who moved from their homeland to the United States around the turn of the last century.
Diaspora
Greek President Meets with Greek-American Students
Greek-American students who have been traveling to Greece and Cyprus met on Tuesday the President of Greece, Katerina Sakellaropoulou.
Diaspora
Tiny Greek Football Club to Compete in English FA Cup
A tiny Greek football club based in London was selected for the first time in its history to play in the prestigious FA Cup in the 2021-22 season. St. Panteleimon Football Club which grew out of the Greek Orthodox community...
Celebrities
10 Celebrities You’d Never Guess are of Greek Descent
There are many celebrities that have Greek names and speak of their Greek heritage all of the time. However, there are also a bunch of famous people who are of Greek descent that might surprise you! Let's take a look...
Australia
Oldest Greek in Australia Passes Away at 109
Eleni Confos, the oldest Greek in Australia and the most senior Australian Castellorizian, has passed away peacefully at the age of 109.
Diaspora
Antonio Taquis: A Story of Greeks in Panama
Panama is home to a significant Greek community whose members have strong ties in the Central American country.
Diaspora
The Comeback of Greek Festivals in the US
After a year spent social distancing, how wonderful it is to see that a number of Greek festivals are taking place once again in the US.