Latin America
Diaspora
The Greek Sailor from Hydra Who Became War Hero in Argentina
A Greek sailor from Hydra named Nicholas Kolmaniatis, who would be known most of his life as Nicholas Jorge, became a war hero in Argentina in the 19th century.
As a Hydriot, I had been raised on a pantheon of...
Health
WHO: New Coronavirus Variant “Mu” May Be Resistant to Vaccines
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday it is monitoring a new coronavirus variant known as "Mu," which was first identified in Colombia in January of 2021.
Mu, known scientifically as B.1.621, has been classified as a "variant of...
World
Cuba Protests: US, Greece, and other Countries Release Joint Statement
The United States, Greece, and several other countries have released a joint statement condemning the Cuban government's response to the demonstrations that took place in the country this past month. The other countries that co-signed the statement were Austria,...
Business
Bitcoin: El Salvador’s Grand Experiment
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El Salvador has become the first nation to adopt the Bitcoin as legal tender, this marks a change in the reputation of the cryptocurrency.
Greek News
Casapueblo, The Santorini of Latin America
The Casapueblo, the magical sculptured hotel is often referred to as the “Greek island of Uruguay” or the “Santorini of Latin America.”
Diaspora
Celebrating the Greek War of Independence in Latin America
The long-awaited Bicentennial of the Greek War of Independence is approaching, and will be celebrated in Latin America.
Diaspora
Latin America’s Greek Diaspora Calls for Stronger Ties with Greece
Organizations representing the Greek Diaspora in Latin America called for stronger ties with Greece during a video conference.
Greek News
World Holds its Breath this Christmas Season As Coronavirus Vaccinations Begin
The approval of vaccines against Covid-19 and the beginning of their distribution bring some consolation this Christmas, but the increase in coronavirus cases worldwide is accompanied by the imposition of stricter restrictions on travel and family gatherings at this...
Business
Concordia Summit Addresses Latin American/Western Hemisphere Challenges
Business and governmental leaders, non-governmental representatives and impressive young minds came together digitally on December 3 in the Concordia Summit in an effort to address problems in Latin America and the Western Hemisphere.
In the fifth annual Americas Summit, the...
Education
Greece Sends Hundreds of Books to Latin American Diaspora
A shipment of over 400 Greek-language books has been sent to members of the diaspora in Latin America by the government of Greece.
This is the first time that the Greek government has ever sent books to members of the...