Diaspora
Australia
Australia: Where Greek Migrants Got a Second Chance at a New Life
The story of how Greeks migrated from their native land to Australia is an interesting one. In 1829, the first known Greeks arrived in Australia. However, they did not arrive voluntarily.
They were a group of seven sailors who were...
Europe
The History of Donbas’ Donetsk and Luhansk Regions Annexed by Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin officially annexed the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk, known together as the Donbas in eastern Ukraine, along with two other regions.
In a ceremony at the Kremlin on Friday, September 30th, he pronounced that the regions...
Festivals
Greek Film Expo: 12 Movies to Be Screened in New York
The Hellenic Film Society USA (HFS) has announced the lineup for its annual New York Greek Film Expo, a Greek film festival for all New Yorkers not to be missed.
The festival is set to be held between September 29th...
Greece
The Gambling Legend That Was Nick the Greek
"Nick the Greek" will forever be remembered as one of the most famous legends of gambling in the United States.
Diaspora
Vienna’s “Little Greece” and the First Newspaper in Greek
If we are to consider meaningful communities for Hellenism, Vienna should surely be on the short list with its little Greece.
Diaspora
How Many Greeks are There Around the World
The Greek diaspora, or the number of people with Greek ancestry living outside of the country, is one of the most widespread and largest in the world.
Since ancient times, Greeks have traveled the world, making the their homes in...
Diaspora
Greek Diaspora Community Leader Petros Galatoulas Passes Away
Petros Galatoulas, former President of the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York, passed away on Saturday at the age of 66.
The prominent figure in the Greek diaspora community had been facing a series of health problems before...
Australia
Greek-Australians: One of Australia’s Most Vibrant Communities
Greek-Australians are one of the largest minority groups in the country.
Greek News
How Many Cities are Named Athens Around the World?
Inspired by the Greek capital's long history of democracy, countless cities across the world have adopted the name of Athens as their own.
Europe
Greek-Swedish Filmmaker Wows at International Film Festivals
Greek-Swedish actor and filmmaker Nico Falcone Georgiadis' latest short film, entitled "The Promenade," tells the stories of seemingly unrelated lives coming together on the same public promenade.
"The film exposes the problems of our time...it's a reminder of life, and...