Diaspora
Diaspora
Three Generations of Greek-American Eye Doctors Serve Generations of Patients
Back in 1961, Dr. Louis Michaelos had no way of knowing that his brand-new ophthalmological practice would become a dynasty of three eye doctors, all caring for generations of patients under one roof.
But that is the amazing result, almost...
Interviews
Greek-American Musician Steve Stockmal Talks New Music, Life in Quarantine
Greek-American musician and drummer Steve Stockmal chatted with Greek Reporter recently about his latest endeavors in music -- and life in quarantine this past Spring.
On what his life was like during the general coronavirus lockdown, he said "The first month...
Business
Boston’s Hellenic Innovation Network Launches Webcast Series
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Hellenic Innovation Network has launched a series of webcasts meant to keep the community connected until in-person gatherings can take place once more.
The initiative was undertaken with the support of MIT Enterprise Forum...
Education
PM Invites Young Greek Language Students to Visit Greece in Summer 2021
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis invited dozens of Greek school children from all over the world as well as children of different nationalities learning the Greek language to visit the country in the Summer of 2021 during a Monday teleconference.
The...
Greece
Greek Diaspora Struggles to Maintain Ties to Homeland in Coronavirus Times
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By Sean Mathews
As the coronavirus drags on and lockdown fatigue increases, Dino Gerousis says he has found himself dreaming of the small fishing villages on the Ionian island of Kefalonia an average of 3 times a week.
For Gerousis, a...
Greece
Phenomenal Mobilization by Greek Diaspora to Support Greece, Counter Erdogan's Propaganda
The Greek diaspora throughout the world has united as one to defend the territorial integrity of Greece and counter Turkish propaganda, as thousands of migrants sent by Turkey attempt to storm the country's borders at Evros.
Hellenic groups in the...
Greece
Greek Diaspora from US, Canada Offer Hygeine Products Worth €1 Million to Chios Island
A container that was full of sanitary products worth one million euros was shipped to Chios island by members of the Greek diaspora from the US and Canada on Friday.
The mission took place with the valuable assistance of the...
Greece
Diaspora Couple Offers €1,000 For Each Baby Born in Kandila, Western Greece
A surprising announcement was made public on Thursday concerning the residents of the small town of Kandila, in Greece's Aetolia-Acarnania region.
The local council of the town announced that from now on, every family with a newborn baby, whose father...
Greece
President Pavlopoulos Sends Annual Christmas Message to Diaspora Greeks
Prokopios Pavlopoulos, the President of the Hellenic Republic, recently sent his official Christmas message to all the Greeks around the world who are not currently living in their homeland.
President Pavlopoulos began his message by saying that he is very proud...
Greece
Bureaucratic Obstacles Make Voting Plan for Greeks Abroad a Meaningless Gesture
Greek political parties seemingly reached a consensus on Tuesday regarding the parameters of proposed legislation which will allow Greek expatriates to vote from their country of residence.
However, the bureaucratic obstacles envisaged cast doubt on the sincerity of Greek politicians of...