Diaspora

Two Candidates With Greek Roots Face Off in Key U.S. Senate Race

The race for New Hampshire's U.S. Senate seat features an unusual connection to Greece, as both Democratic Congressman Chris Pappas and his Republican opponent, former Senator John E. Sununu, have Greek ancestry, although their family backgrounds reflect different migration...

Greek Australian Pilot Flies New Sydney Airport’s Inaugural Flight

Western Sydney International Airport opened to passengers on October 25, with Jetstar's first departure to the Gold Coast beginning operations at Australia's first major new airport in more than 50 years. Flight JQ362 left at about 11:20 a.m. Prime Minister...

The Greek Story in America Is Older Than You Think

Histories often conform to a narrative, which is often simplified or edited for reasons of brevity or emphasis. The typical Greek-American historical narrative will focus on the mass immigration of generally impoverished Greeks to the United States in the...

Greek-American Film Producer James P. Axiotis Dies at 63

Greek-American film and television producer James P. Axiotis, whose career spanned more than four decades in Hollywood and whose personal journey as an adopted child from Greece inspired his work on immigration and social justice, died suddenly on Sunday,...

Trump-Backed Republican Endorses Greek American Chris Pappas

Former Republican Senate nominee Don Bolduc, who received Donald Trump’s endorsement in 2022, has announced his support for Greek American Democratic Congressman Chris Pappas in New Hampshire’s 2026 U.S. Senate race. The endorsement comes as Pappas faces former Republican Senator...

PoPsie: The Greek American Legend of Broadway

William "PoPsie" Randolph was Broadway's most famous jazz and rock photographer from 1945 to 1975. He photographed everyone from Benny Goodman and Billie Holiday to Elvis Presley, the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and the Rolling Stones.

From Greece to Chilean Patagonia: The Story Behind the Psijas Islands

A group of small islands in southern Chile bears the name of a naval officer of Greek descent who participated in hydrographic surveys of the country's southern waterways nearly three decades ago. The Psijas Islets, also referred to by members...

How Greek Migrants Introduced Barramundi to Australian Cuisine

Greek migrants, along with Indigenous peoples, introduced the barramundi, an extremely popular and iconic fish in Australian cuisine. It was the Haritos family, pioneers in the Outback, who arrived in the Northern Territory more than a century ago, escaping from...

Greek American Charged in Alleged Illinois Mass Shooting Plot

A 19-year-old Greek American man from Palatine, Illinois, has been charged with making a terrorist threat and unlawful possession of weapons after authorities said they uncovered a suspected mass shooting plot targeting a Hindu place of worship in suburban...

Pappas, Sununu Clash Over Trump in First Senate Debate

Greek-American Democratic Congressman Chris Pappas and former Republican Senator John Sununu exchanged sharp accusations over President Donald Trump, healthcare costs and political independence Tuesday during their first debate in New Hampshire's closely watched U.S. Senate race. The debate, organized by...

Greek-American Chris Pappas Warns of Tough US Senate Race Against Sununu

Greek-American Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas said he is taking nothing for granted in his campaign for the U.S. Senate in New Hampshire, warning that the closely contested race against former Republican Sen. John Sununu could help determine which party...

National Hellenic Society Honors Its ‘Founding Georges’ at Washington Gala

The National Hellenic Society (NHS) marked the 250th anniversary of American independence with its 10th Annual Heritage Weekend & Classic, held October 9–11 in Washington, D.C., honoring the organization's four founders and highlighting the influence of ancient Greek civilization...

‘I Would Die for the Greeks’, says Australian Soccer Legend Alan Davidson

"I would die tomorrow for the Greeks," said Australian soccer legend Alan Davidson, causing a stir among the Greek community of Melbourne, ahead of Sunday's Australian Cup final between South Melbourne FC and Melbourne Victory. During an Australian television interview,...

Greek Library of London Opens Permanent Home in Camden

The Greek Library of London now welcomes readers to its first permanent home for Greek literature and cultural activities. The volunteer-run charity occupies a vibrant third-floor space at 2–4 Camden High Street, just steps from Mornington Crescent station. According to...