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FIFA Faces Backlash After Trump Intervention Suspends US Striker’s Red Card Punishment

FIFA is facing mounting criticism over its decision to clear United States striker Folarin Balogun to play in Monday's World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium, a move that came after US President Donald Trump personally urged FIFA...

George Stephanopoulos Reflects on His Greek Roots in Candid New Interview

For renowned journalist and Good Morning America co-anchor George Stephanopoulos, the journey of his family is a testament to the resilience of the Greek immigrant spirit. In a recent reflection on his heritage, Stephanopoulos opened up about the deep...

America Celebrates 250 Years of Independence as Greek Americans Mark the Historic Milestone

The United States commemorated its 250th Independence Day in a spectacular, if stormy, fashion on Saturday as celebrations for the nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary was broadcasted from the National Mall to communities across the globe. Despite extreme heat and a severe...

America at 250: How Ancient Greece Shaped the United States

Every Fourth of July, Americans celebrate the birth of the United States and the ideals of liberty, self-government, and democracy. Less widely recognized is how deeply those principles were influenced by Ancient Greece. Long before the Declaration of Independence...

Rare Copy of the American Declaration of Independence Found in UK Archives After 250 Years

A rare surviving copy of the American Declaration of Independence has been discovered at the UK's National Archives, marking the only known example of its kind held outside the United States. The document was uncovered in February during a cataloguing...

US Lawmaker Moves to Block Turkey’s KAAN Engine Deal Amid F-35 Scrutiny

A US Democratic lawmaker has introduced a formal congressional challenge to a proposed US-licensed engine deal for Turkey’s KAAN fighter, adding new pressure to Washington’s defense relationship with Ankara as questions over the F-35 program resurface. Representative Dina Titus introduced...

Couple Unfurls Peace Banner Atop Empire State Building Prior to Engagement Proposal

A couple whose rooftop exploits were featured in the 2024 Netflix documentary Skywalkers: A Love Story climbed the Empire State Building spire on Wednesday and unfurled a peace banner over Manhattan. Angela Nikolau, 33, and Ivan “Vanya” Beerkus, 32, scaled...

Donald Trump Earned More Than $1.4 Billion From Crypto Ventures in 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump reported more than $1.4 billion in income from crypto ventures in 2025, according to his latest annual financial disclosure filed with the U.S. Office of Government Ethics. The 927-page disclosure, released Tuesday, offers one of the...

Malliotakis “100% Opposed” to F-35 Fighter Jet Sale to Turkey

Malliotakis is pushing back hard against any F-35 deal for Turkey, arguing that Erdogan’s actions and repeated threats toward Israel and Greece make Ankara unfit to receive America’s most advanced fighter jets. Her stance adds fresh pressure in Washington as tensions between Greece and Turkey remain a major concern.

How Greek-American Entrepreneurs Are Turning Heritage Into Business Strength

Nearly a hundred Greek-American and Philhellenic entrepreneurs gathered recently in Boston to explore what it means to establish a modern business rooted in ancient values. Hosted by Hellenic Boston Businesses Unite (H.B.B.U.) in partnership with the National Hellenic Society and...

12,000 East Mediterranean Artifacts Seized in US’s Largest Antiquity Bust

In what is shaping up to be the largest cultural property interception in federal history, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents in Tampa are currently cataloging more than 12,000 ancient artifacts from the Eastern Mediterranean. The staggering collection was seized...

Greek Jersey Night at Yankee Stadium Raises Over $37,500 for Camp Saint Paul

Greek Jersey Night brought more than 2,500 people to Yankee Stadium on June 18 and raised more than $37,500 for Camp Saint Paul, bringing together a broad cross-section of the Tri-State Greek-American and Greek Orthodox community, from clergy and...

Trump Promises “Gift” to Turkey and Applauds “Great Leader” Erdogan

In a joint press appearance alongside NATO Secretary General, US President Donald Trump hinted at a potential defense breakthrough with Turkey, specifically addressing whether he would bring a "big gift" for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan: F-35 fighter jets and...