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Diaspora
Boston Philhellenes Remembered on Greek Independence Day
Boston’s Greek-American community commemorated two eminent Bostonians, Samuel Gridley Howe and Edward Everett, who helped the Greek cause.
Greek News
The Moving Tribute of Haiti to Greece for Greek Independence Day
As Greece celebrated March 25, the Consul General of Haiti in Boston made a moving speech on the close bonds between the two countries.
Diaspora
Boston Celebrates Greek Bicentennial with Illuminations, Flags
Boston, Massachusetts celebrated the Greek Bicentennial this week with illuminations, flag-raising ceremonies and other events.
Diaspora
George Sirian — From Survivor of Psara Massacre to Pillar of the US Navy
The life story of George Sirian, who escaped a massacre to be adopted by an American naval officer, is a miracle of the Greek Revolution.
Greek News
Greek War of Independence Heroes Visited Iconic Ship USS Constitution
The USS Constitution had three distinguished visitors during its Mediterranean visit in 1827 -Kolokotronis, Canaris and Lord Byron.
Diaspora
Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts Honors Greek Independence Day
The Boston Museum of Fine Arts will be bedecked in the blue and white to mark Greece's bicentennial tonight and Thursday, March 25.
Diaspora
Thousands of Greek-Americans Seek Greek Citizenship During Pandemic
Greek-Americans are flocking to consulates in the United States and applying for Greek citizenship -- even during the pandemic -- in hopes that they can more easily travel there in the future. The understandable emotional upset this past year over...
Culture
Exquisite Ancient Greek Earring One of Treasures at Boston Museum
An exquisite ancient Greek earring, now housed at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, still dazzles its admirers fully 2,300 years after it was expertly crafted from pure gold. And it is in good company at Boston's Museum...
Greek News
Moderna Sends Coronavirus Vaccine to FDA for Approval
The US pharmaceutical firm Moderna filed for Food and Drug administration approval for its coronavirus vaccine on Monday, just several days after its rival, Pfizer, sent its own vaccine to the FDA. If the emergency authorization is granted, vaccinations could...
Greek News
Greece Honors Former Presidential Candidate Michael Dukakis
The Hellenic Republic honored Michael Dukakis, the most prominent Greek American politician, who was a former Presidential candidate in 1988 and the longest-serving Governor of Massachusetts on Saturday in Boston. In a moving ceremony organized by the Boston Consulate with...