Greek-American
Health
How to Pronounce “Omicron”: A Greek-American Has the Answer
The spread of the new coronavirus omicron variant is testing health systems and prevention measures across the world
Interviews
The Strategist of Philanthropy: George D. Behrakis
A legend in the pharmaceutical business, Greek-American philanthropist and entrepreneur George D. Behrakis has given away tens of millions of dollars of his hard-earned money.
Greek Reporter sat down with him to ask about his philanthropy and what it takes...
Art
Work of Greek-American Photographer Joanna Kalafatis Showing in NYC
Greek-American writer and photographer Joanna Kalafatis' work will be on display at the Mosaic Artspace in New York City from November 19 until December 31, 2021.
Kalafatis is based in Los Angeles, California, but has lived all over the world,...
Diaspora
Demetre Daskalakis, The Greek-American Doctor Fighting to End HIV Transmission
Greek-American doctor Demetre Daskalakis has been described as the person who is largely responsible for the decreasing rates of HIV in New York City in recent years. This is no exaggeration, as indeed, Daskalakis with his "status-neutral care" strategy,...
Diaspora
Mitsotakis Talks Greece with Greek-American US Rep. Gus Bilirakis
Greek Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis held a meeting on Monday with visiting Greek-American US congressman Gus Bilirakis, in which they discussed Greece's role as a factor of stability in the Mediterranean.
The meeting between the PM and the US representative confirmed...
Culture
Why Many Greek American Women Want to Get Married in Greece
When Greek-American women dream of their wedding day, they often include fantasies of getting married in Greece.
Is it the beautiful backdrop of the country, the dancing and food, or the lavish Greek Orthodox churches that inspire Greek-American women to...
Diaspora
Hundreds of Fans Mourn at Funeral of Greek-American Rapper Mad Clip
A sea of fans gathered to honor the life of Greek-American rapper Mad Clip, or Peter Anastasopoulos, at his funeral in Greece on Monday.
Mad Clip tragically died in a car crash in the southern Athenian suburb of Vouliagmeni on...
Greek News
Greek American Helen Maroulis to Wrestle in the Bronze Medal Match
Greek American wrestler Helen Maroulis will compete in the Olympic women's wrestling freestyle bronze medal match on Thursday. Maroulis will face either Khongorzul Boldsaikhan of Mongolia or Fatoumata Yarie Camara of Guinea, depending on the winner of their semifinal....
Diaspora
The History of Greektown in Chicago from the 1840s to Now
Greektown in Chicago came about after Greek ship captains arrived in the city in the 1840s from New Orleans by way of the Mississippi River.
USA
Four Ancient Greek Ideals that Influenced American Independence
On Fourth of July, beyond the American Independence, we also celebrate the universal ideals of Ancient Greece that serve as the foundations to the western world. The ideas and practices that led to the development of the American democratic...