Diaspora

Voters Abroad Must Re-Register for Greece’s Next Election

Greece’s Interior Ministry has begun notifying citizens living abroad that all previous registrations in overseas voter rolls are invalid. Voters overseas must now file a new application to choose between voting in person or by mail ahead of the...

Greece Wants Its Scientists Back, But an €80 Million Research Program Collapsed

Greece is attempting to bring back the highly skilled professionals who left during the country's financial crisis. However, the collapse of an €80 million ($92.6 million) research program has instead left scientists questioning whether the state can deliver on...

Greek-Australian Benefactors Give Advanced Greek Studies $90,000 Lifeline

A $90,000 commitment from Greek-Australian benefactors Peter and Mary Mitrakas has provided a crucial lifeline for Advanced Greek studies at La Trobe University, helping secure the future of a program that had faced the prospect of disappearing. The funding, secured...

Philotimo in Action: Help Colombia’s Earthquake Victims; Directly, Transparently, From the Ground

Thousands of families in Colombia are facing the unimaginable. The devastating magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck communities across Cali, Pereira, Manizales, Quibdó and surrounding areas. Lives have been lost, homes and businesses destroyed, and entire families have seen everything they...

Toronto’s Greektown Celebrates Renewal as Taste of the Danforth Returns

Tens of thousands of visitors flooded Danforth Avenue over the weekend as Taste of the Danforth made its long-awaited return to Greektown, reclaiming its place as Canada’s premier celebration of Hellenic culture following a two-year hiatus. Running from August 7...

Maria Menounos Shares Greek Summer Highlights in Patriotic Blue-and-White Bikini

Greek American television personality Maria Menounos has bid farewell to another summer in Greece by sharing a series of vacation photos, including one featuring a blue-and-white bikini inspired by the colors of the Greek flag. In a post on Instagram,...

Toronto’s Iconic Greek Festival Returns After Two-Year Hiatus

Toronto's iconic Taste of the Danforth festival returns this week after a two-year hiatus, bringing Greek food, music, dance, and culture back to the heart of the city's historic Greektown. The three-day celebration, which takes place from August 7 to...

Greek Australians Urged to Declare “Orthodox” in 2026 Census

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia is urging Greek Orthodox Australians to clearly identify both their Greek ancestry and religious affiliation in the 2026 Census, scheduled for August 11. The appeal formed part of the decisions adopted during an...

Greek American Alexi Giannoulias Launches Bid for Chicago Mayor

Greek American Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has announced his candidacy for mayor of Chicago, joining an increasingly crowded race that could determine whether Mayor Brandon Johnson wins a second term. Giannoulias, 50, is also seeking reelection as Illinois...

Toronto’s 1918 Anti-Greek Riots: A Violent Clash in a Divided City

On August 2, 1918, as World War I neared its end and Canadian soldiers returned home to uncertain futures, tensions in Toronto erupted into a wave of violence that would leave dozens injured, businesses destroyed, and an entire immigrant...

How Lobbying Really Works in America: Andy Manatos on the Greek Lobby and Power Politics in DC

In the complex ecosystem of Washington DC, where influence is often measured in campaign contributions and legislative fine print, Andy Manatos stands as a bridge between two worlds: the high-stakes corridors of American power and the enduring values of...

The Kalymnian Salt Workers Who Built a Greek Community in France

In the vast salt marshes of the Camargue in southern France, where the Rhône River meets the Mediterranean Sea, a remarkable chapter of Greek migration history unfolded more than a century ago. Known locally as the “Salt People,” a...

National Hellenic Museum’s Trial of Themistocles Now Available to Watch

The National Hellenic Museum has released its acclaimed Trial of Themistocles for free online viewing, giving audiences everywhere the opportunity to experience one of its most popular educational programs. Originally staged on April 1, 2025 at Chicago's Harris Theater for...