USA
Diaspora
The Construction School Changing Lives in New York City
A unique construction school created by Greek-Americans is changing peoples' lives by providing new skills to unemployed and disadvantaged youth.
Greek Food
The Greek Food Trucks Taking Over the Streets of New York
Any visitor to New York City has probably noticed the many food trucks offering inexpensive, tasty fare to New Yorkers looking for a quick bite on their lunch breaks or while exploring the city.
While these food trucks offer tasty...
Art
The Greek Painter who Adorned US Capitol with Exquisite Art
The Greek-Italian painter Constantino Brumidi was one of the most influential artists who ever contributed his talents to the Capitol building in Washington, D.C.
Brumidi, who had an Italian mother, was born in Rome, but his father was a Greek...
Diaspora
The Incredible Stories of Thousands of Greek Orphans Taken Abroad
Tens of thousands of ethnically-Greek orphans -- or, more often, children who were simply without fathers, due to war or other causes -- were taken abroad
Diaspora
Jim Londos: The Humble Shepherd Who Conquered the Wrestling World
The story of Jim Londos, born Christos Theofilou, could be described as the archetypal story of Greek success in America.
Diplomacy
Turkey Eyes Russian Jets if US Turns Down F-16 Request
Turkey is still open to buying Russian jet aircraft if its request to the United States is denied, according to remarks made by the head of Turkey’s Defense Industry, Ismail Demir, on Monday.
"If the United States does not approve...
Diplomacy
Six Female Afghan MPs Arrive In Athens On Way to US
Six female MPs from Afghanistan arrived in Athens, Greece via Tbilisi, Georgia, accompanied by their family members, earlier on Wednesday, according to a Foreign Ministry announcement.
The six women were extricated from Afghanistan following the actions of the NGO Zaka...
Diaspora
Remembering the Greek-American Fallen Heroes of 9/11
Today marks 20 years since the terrorist attacks in New York City that took place on 9/11. All of the fallen heroes are being remembered.
Tourism
Only the Fully Vaccinated to Be Allowed in US Under New Biden Plan
The Biden administration is mulling to reopen international travel to the country, with only those fully vaccinated being allowed to enter.
Culture
“Taste of Greektown” Festival Returns to Chicago for Summer 2021
The "Taste of Greektown" festival held annually in Chicago will bring fun, food, and drink with a Greek twist to the major US city in 2021.