Greek-American
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...
Diaspora
Archie Karas: The Greek Gambler Who Won $40M and Lost it All
One day Archie Karas went to Las Vegas with 50 dollars in his pocket and built a spectacular career in gambling, winning and losing millions
Greece
The Story of Greek Spy Doundoulakis who Helped Defeat the Nazis
The story of Helias Doundoulakis is like a good war movie: The story of the Greek spy who helped Greece and the U.S. beat the Nazis
films
Desert Monks: The Orthodox Brotherhood of Saint Anthony in Arizona
In 1995, six Orthodox monks left Mount Athos in Greece and came to the US to start Saint Anthony Orthodox Monastery in the Arizona desert.
Culture
How Greeks Brought 50 Kinds of Pie to America
Although Greek food is known and loved around the world, one specific type of traditional food, the Greek pie, holds a special place in the country’s cuisine, as it is among the oldest, simplest, and most delicious dishes found...
Diaspora
Greek-American Andrew Poppas Assigned Chief of US Army Forces Command
Greek-American Lieutenant General Andrew P. Poppas was confirmed by the U.S. Senate for appointment to the rank of General in late April.
He was assigned as Commanding General, United States Army Forces Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Poppas is currently serving...
Art
Meet the Greek-American Who Makes Art Using the Sun
Greek-American artist Michael Papadakis utilizes the power of the sun to create art, a process known as "heliography."
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.
History
The Oldest Greek School in the United States Still Stands
Incredibly, the very first wooden schoolhouse in the United States which is still standing was operated by Greek immigrants.
Crime
29-Year-Old Greek-American Mother Murdered in New York
New York police are investigating after 29-year-old Greek-American Irene Spantopanagos, who was stabbed to death in an apparent murder-suicide attempt on Saturday.
Authorities say officers from the Nassau County Police Department's were called to a home on North Manhattan Avenue...