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Gene Rossides, a Proud Ambassador of Hellenism in America, Dies at 92
Eugene (Gene) Rossides, a proud American who never lost sight of his ancestry and became a leading voice in the Greek-American community, died on Monday. He was 92. Rossides championed and inspired a generation and more to advocate for the...
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Greek-American Actor David Kait Discusses Unlikely Acting Career, Greek Heritage
Greek-American actor David Kait spoke to Greek Reporter recently about his extremely unusual rise to fame, his notable acting career and his Greek heritage and just how he defines the word "success." Easily the most unusual and impressive fact about...
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Controversy Ignites After Drug Exec Says USA to Receive First Shipment of COVID Vaccine
A diplomatic dust-up went public this week when a pharmaceutical executive said the United States would receive the first deliveries of a COVID-19 vaccine, when it becomes available.
The controversy was sparked by statements made by Sanofi CEO Paul Hudson,...
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Prominent Greek-American Restaurateur Dies From Coronavirus
A pillar of the Greek-American community in New Jersey, well-known restaurateur Petros Emmanuel Litos, died from the Covid-19 coronavirus on Tuesday, May 5. He was 59 years of age.
Litos, along with his brother, Michael, was the long-time operator of the...
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Disabled, Once Homeless, Greek American Now Running for California City Council Seat
Konstantine Anthony, 38, who is running as a candidate for Burbank, California's City Council, knows what it is like to be homeless, being forced to sleep in a car and on a friend’s sofa. “I understand what it means to...
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Michael Psaros’ KPS Capital to Acquire Lufkin Oilfield Services
KPS Capital Partners will purchase the Lufkin rod lift unit from the Baker Hughes Company, which supplies vital infrastructure to the oil industry, for an undisclosed amount, it was announced on May 1. Greek American Michael Psaros is the Co-Founder and...
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Greek-American Magician Criss Angel Pays Tribute to Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy
World-renowned magician Criss Angel, who is a Greek-American, paid a moving tribute recently to the late Roy Horn of the veteran German-American magic duo Siegfried & Roy. Horn, who was one-half of the popular Las Vegas duo who drew huge...
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ECOS Celebrates Mother’s Day with Unique Mother & Child Offerings
Greek-American-owned, green-cleaning pioneer ECOS® is celebrating mothers everywhere with the highly anticipated launch of its innovative new Mother & Child™ ECOS Refill Kit system. Designed for ECOS® Dishmate® Dish Soap and ECOS® All-Purpose Cleaner Orange Plus®, the new system...
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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Announces Reopening Plan for Churches
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America decided that each Metropolitan will be responsible for the reopening of his local parishes which are currently closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in accordance with local health and public safety regulations. The announcement...
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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Social Media, Bank Accounts Hacked
Hackers gained access to NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo’s social media and bank accounts on Thursday posting a series of expletive-laced and racist messages from his account. The messages included disrespectful language toward late basketball star Kobe Bryant and a claim...