Greek-American
Crime
Greek-American Soldier Overpowers Gunman in France
A man attacked civilians on a French high-speed train (TGV) traveling from Amsterdam to Paris, on August 21. The gunman wounded three people before being overpowered by the passengers, including a Greek-American soldier Alek Skarlatos.
The train eventually stopped at...
Greece
Greek Gov't VP: 'I Want to Thank the US for Greece's Bailout Deal'
Greece's vice president and prominent SYRIZA MP Yanis Dragasakis thanked the USA for helping Greece establish a deal with the Eurozone and the IMF, adding that the deal is not yet officialy completed.
The Greek VP thanked the US government and...
Greek News
John Stamos Enters Rehab
John Stamos has checked himself into a residential program to be treated for substance abuse, People reports.
Last month, police in Beverly Hills stopped the Greek-American actor and tested his BAC after numerous calls came in around 7:45 PM about a possible drunk...
Greek News
Video: Los Angeles Greek Film Festival Winners; Closing Night Red Carpet
Watch interviews and find out the winners of the 9th Annual Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (LAGFF) concluded Sunday, June 7 at the Egyptian Theatre.
Greek News
2015 Los Angeles Greek Film Festival Kicks Off (Red Carpet Interviews)
The Los Angeles Greek Film Festival celebrated its opening night with a buzzing red carpet full of the biggest Greek-American and Greek names in the film industry. Sponsored by Earth Friendly Products, the opening night included the screening of the film...
Hollywood
“A Night in Athens” at the LA Greek Film Festival
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By Vasilis Papoutsis - "A Night in Athens" is a film about comedian Angelo Tsarouchas' one hour stand-up performance in front of a sold-out audience at the Michael Cacoyiannis Foundation theater in Athens, Greece.
Greek News
Los Angeles Greek Film Festival Announces 2015 Line-up; Honorees
Now in its 9th year, the festival has expanded from four to five days of feature films, documentaries, short films, Q & A’s, forums and fun. Founded by two Greek women - filmmaker Angeliki Giannakopoulos and journalist/HFPA member Ersi...
Greek News
“My Child – Mothers of War” performing at the Hudson Backstage Theater
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By Vasilis Papoutsis
Greek American director Angeliki Giannakopoulos' play is a collection of monologues based on true stories from the mothers who lost their sons in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and has been performing to rave reviews and sold...
Greek News
What ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2’ Will Be About
Nia Vardalos announced the story-line of her much anticipated 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' sequel that will unite the crazy Portokalos family again on the big screen. The Greek-Canadian actress posted on Facebook a message explaining how her daughter...
Greek News
Tom Hanks Attends Greek Parade in NYC and Posts Video on Twitter
Hollywood superstar Tom Hanks was one of the thousands who gathered on Fifth Avenue in New York this past Sunday to attend the Greek Parade and celebrate Greek Independence.
Hanks, is married to Greek American actress Rita Wilson and has...