Greeks abroad
Diaspora
The Greek Diaspora Around the World
From ancient times to the modern day, Greeks of the diaspora have enriched the international community in across many fields.
Diaspora
Grand Benefactor of Greek-American Community Nikos Andriotis Dies
Nikos Andriotis, the former president of the historic community of the Cathedral of St. Demetrios of Astoria, located in Astoria, New York, passed away at the age of 82 on Saturday, September 2nd. The dedicated benefactor of the Greek-American...
Diaspora
Parliament Approves New Law Easing Vote for Greeks Abroad
Parliament has approved a new law easing the requirements for Greek citizens residing abroad wishing to vote in Greek elections.
A total of 208 MPs – eight more than the constitutional requirement – from ruling New Democracy, PASOK-Movement for Change,...
Diaspora
Bill Easing Vote for Greeks Abroad Gathers Wide Support
A bill that will make it easier for Greeks abroad to vote in national elections passed through the relevant committee of the Greek Parliament by a wide majority vote on Friday.
It will be debated in plenary this coming week...
Greek News
Bill to Lift Restrictions for Greeks Voting Abroad
An amendment of the 2019 law for Greeks voting from abroad was posted for public consultation on Monday. If it passes by Parliament, the amendment will lift all restrictions for Greek citizens voting in elections abroad, whether they have...
Diaspora
New Law will “Lift All Barriers” for Greeks Voting Abroad
Greek PM Mitsotakis said that a new law will be brought to Parliament which will "lift all barriers in the vote of Greeks living abroad.
Diaspora
New Democracy Wins Vote of Greeks Abroad
New Democracy is leading in the vote of Greeks living overseas, as the counting of ballot boxes from the 35 countries where polling stations were set up continues.
With three in five votes counted, New Democracy won 41.94% of the...
Diaspora
Only Five Percent of Greeks Abroad Plan to Return, Survey Shows
Only five percent of Greeks living abroad plan to return home in the next five years, a survey by the University of Macedonia revealed on Friday.
According to the results of a survey on the attitude of Greek Immigrants to...
Diaspora
Greek President’s Christmas Wishes to the Greek Diaspora
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou sent her wishes for Christmas and the New Year to the Greek diaspora and all Greeks living abroad.
Diaspora
The Passion of the Greek Diaspora for Greece
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Ever since ancient times, Greeks of the diaspora—those who have left their native land to establish a new life abroad—have enriched the international community.
By Constantine Passaris
Last year’s bicentennial celebrations of the Greek revolution of 1821 highlighted the passion of...