Diaspora
Diaspora
Leading Greek American NEO Magazine Still Going Strong After 16 Years
NEO magazine, published monthly, has been among the leading Greek-American publications for more than 16 years. Founder Rhompotis talks to GR
Diaspora
Hydra Honors Greek Heroes of Argentina’s War of Independence
The island of Hydra honored the Greek heroes of the Independence War of Argentina, Nickolas Kolmaniatis and Samuel Spiro, in a special event on Friday. The event was organized by Hydra Mayor Georgios Koukoudakis in memory of the two national...
Celebrities
When Jennifer Aniston Celebrated Her Greek Heritage on “Friends”
Greeks re-watching Friends after the Reunion episode may have spotted a special reference to Jennifer Aniston's Greek heritage.
Diaspora
New Alzheimer’s Drug Developed By Greek Scientists
Aduhelm, a new, completely revolutionary treatment for the dreaded disease of Alzheimer's was approved on Wednesday by the FDA.
Diaspora
Archie Karas: The Greek Gambler Who Won $40M and Lost it All
One day Archie Karas went to Las Vegas with 50 dollars in his pocket and built a spectacular career in gambling, winning and losing millions
Diaspora
Sail to Freedom Event Pays Spectacular Tribute to Greek Bicentennial
The Sail to Freedom event, held on Sunday, June 7, was a gala celebration of the Greek bicentennial, the diaspora and philhellenes.
Diaspora
George Korkos, “One of the Great Hellenes of America,” Laid to Rest
The funeral Dr. George Korkos, a renowned plastic surgeon and the Greek-American co-founder of the Milwaukee Bucks, took place last Friday
Africa
The Turbulent Story of Greeks in South Africa
Greeks in South Africa managed to rise socially and prosper, with several of them becoming very successful and wealthy.
Diaspora
Bourla, Yancopoulos, Sahin to be Given Athenagoras Human Rights Award
Greek scientists Bourla and Yancopoulos, along with Ugur Sahin will be honored with the Bishop Athenagoras Human Rights Award.
Diaspora
Greek Astronomer Wins Prestigious International Award
A Greek woman astronomer shared the prestigious Shaw Prize in Astronomy 2021 for her contribution to our understanding of magnetars.
Diaspora
Saint Nicholas Shrine Hits Record-Breaking $95 Million Fundraising Total
The Friends of Saint Nicholas announced on Monday that the total of the fundraising on behalf of the Shrine has reached $95 million.
Culture
AHEPA to Convene in Athens in July
Greek Diaspora Convention in Athens Next Month Order of AHEPA Daughters of Penelope convene in Athens this summer in July.
Culture
Hellenic Society of Constantinopolitans Keeps Memories of the City Alive
The Hellenic Society of Constantinopolitans is keeping the culture and traditions of the Greeks from the city of Constantinople alive.
Charity
Greek American Honors Heroes in South Florida
Speros Georgedakis, a Greek-American former police officer in South Florida honored “American Heroes Day,” last month.
Diaspora
The Story of the First Greek-American from Chicago Killed in World War II
Leo A. Loumbas was the first Greek-American killed in WWII from the city of Chicago. His death is memorialized, especially by the Greek-American community, in his home city of Chicago, where services have been held in his honor at St....