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Art & Science Converge for an Out of this World Odyssey
Musician Jason Achilles Mezilis channels his passion for astronomy into a partnership with NASA Musician Jason Achilles Mezilis is a study in contrasts, an artist of many layers and dimensions. Peel away those layers and discover a...
- Posted December 24, 2020
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The Hellenic Initiative’s First-Ever Virtual Gala Raises $1.6M to Aid Greece
Greeks from around the world united in fervent support of Greece’s economic recovery and provided record-breaking donations for crisis relief at the first-ever Virtual Gala of The Hellenic Initiative on November 12, 2020. “Philanthropy, from the Greek...
- Posted December 24, 2020
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$500k Donation from Estate of Charles C. Condes Aims to Reverse Brain Drain in Greece
In order to provide immediate economic stimulus to enterprises that are simultaneously creating jobs and helping people on the ground in Greece, the Charles Condes Venture Impact Award (VIA) has been established by The Hellenic Initiative, with...
- Posted December 24, 2020
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HANAC’s One Flushing Project wins Excellence in Affordable Housing Development Award
HANAC’s One Flushing project has won the award for Excellence In Affordable Housing Development from the Urban and Institute, as part of Ull’s 2020 New York Awards for Excellence In Development Gala. The winners of the awards...
- Posted December 24, 2020
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Hellenic Relief Foundation Raises Funds for Greece
With donations still coming in, the Hellenic Relief Foundation has surpassed the $55,000 mark in support from its first-ever live radio-marathon which aired on Hellas FM and livestreamed worldwide on Thursday, December 3rd. The eight-hour fundraising show, aimed...
- Posted December 24, 2020
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Turkey rejecting the post-Lausanne order means War is coming
by Dimitris Eleas* Turkey is a country with a large population and great ambition. Although in recent years, economically speaking it has been marching in the footsteps of Argentina with high inflation and volatile economy.Recep Tayyip Erdogan...
- Posted December 24, 2020
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Turkey: Erdogan Threatens Europe
by Uzay Bulut* Europe has once again been targeted with Islamist terror attacks. On October 16, Samuel Paty, a history teacher, was beheaded in Paris by an 18-year-old Chechen Muslim who acquired refugge status in France this past...
- Posted December 24, 2020
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Fat no More: Hold the Eggs, Skip the Bacon
Many people struggle with weight loss and weight gain. Putting it on and putting it off is just as easy as putting it back on. So, how do you keep it off, without putting it back on,...
- Posted December 24, 2020
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Cosmos FM Phidippides Award Virtual Gala
The Greek American Educational Public Information System, Inc. (GAEPIS, Inc.) and its Board of Directors are announcing the recipients of the 25th Annual Phidippides Award. The organization is bestowing the Phidippides Award to the Hellenic Medical Society of...
- Posted December 24, 2020
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“Akoma: Songs for Greek America”, a new Album by Stavro
Greek American singer-songwriter Stavro (Stavros Piperis) released his new album, “Akoma: Songs for Greek America”, on Friday, Dec. 11. Stavro was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska and is a member of St. John the Baptist Greek...
- Posted December 24, 2020
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Philoptochos Turns 90 and Expands its Mission
“To help the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, the widowed, those with disabilities and the victims of disasters…” In 2014, the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society asked its chapters...
- Posted December 24, 2020
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“The Lame Angel”, a Greek Novel now in the US
Recital Publishing from Woodstock, NY brings an acclaimed Greek novel to English-speaking readers. The Lame Angel by Alexis Panselinos was originally published in Greek by Kedros in 2002. Its only English translation, by Athens-based author/editor Caroline Harbouri, is now available from...
- Posted December 24, 2020
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Greece in a Box: a new online documentary platform
a new online documentary platform Greece in a Box is a freshly built online platform with a unique collection of award-winning documentaries about Greece, available for rent or purchase. Greece in a box was created to allow...
- Posted December 24, 2020
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Stevie Nicks: The Reigning Empress of Rock & Roll
by Markos Papadatos Two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Stevie Nicks chatted with Markos Papadatos about her “24 Karat Gold” concert film, her live album, upcoming single on October 9, and she shared the key...
- Posted October 21, 2020
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Time To Do Your Duty
by Andy & Mike Manatos Today we must heed the little-known Greek, Polybius, who was born 100 years after the Golden Age, when the Romans were dominant. He deduced the underlying element that made Democracy work. He...
- Posted October 21, 2020
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Biden or Trump: Does it make a difference for U.S. Policy in the Eastern Mediterranean?
Well, here we are again. Four more years have passed, and the entire nation is gearing up for another presidential election. The 2020 election is a highly contentious one, especially given the state of our nation; America...
- Posted October 21, 2020
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Greek Americans are Voting for Trump Pence 2020 and this is Why
by Christos Marafatsos* Greek Americans are one of the most hard-working, educated, successful, and influential ethnic groups in America. With over 3 million Greek American voters preparing to cast their ballots on November 3rd, it comes as...
- Posted October 21, 2020
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Greek Americans are not Blindly Supporting Trump
The chairman of a group called “Greek Voices for Trump” recently wrote a column here suggesting that only one candidate for president in the Unite State has earned the support of Greek-Americans and that is Donald Trump....
- Posted October 21, 2020
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Debbie Matenopoulos, Co-Host of “Home & Family”
by Markos Papadatos Debbie Matenopoulos is the co-host of “Home & Family” on the Hallmark Channel. She chatted with Markos Papadatos about her show, cookbook, and Greek heritage. For almost two decades, this five-time Emmy-nominated TV personality...
- Posted October 21, 2020
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The Hellenic Initiative’s ReGeneration Program Tops Creates over 1,600 Jobs in Greece
Launched in 2014, Re-Generation has connected 1600+ young Greek professionals with high caliber jobs, offered by 600+ of the country’s top companies. Through $1,030,000 million in grants from The Hellenic Initiative (THI) ReGeneration has become the most impactful and multi-stakeholder education...
- Posted October 21, 2020
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The Stergiopoulos brothers: a positive Coronavirus quarantine story….
The Stergiopoulos brothers, Georgios (age 12) and Argyrios (age 8), who reside with their parents, Drs. Sotirios and Matina Stergiopoulos, in Great Neck, Long Island New York have always been very active young boys. Both play basketball...
- Posted October 21, 2020
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Overlooked Greek-American Heroes
by Peter S. Giakoumis Modern Greece has had a certain number of key points within her narrative that stand out. When a Greek mentions the year 1821 the average Greek-American typically equates that with the Greek declaration...
- Posted October 21, 2020
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“I complement the memory of the world…” Greek DPs and POWs in Nazi and fascist concentration camps and prisons
Seventy five years have passed since the unconditional German surrender which ended WWII in Europe. Seventy five years have also passed since the delayed liberation of many thousands of Greeks who did not celebrate the Nazi withdrawal...
- Posted October 21, 2020
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Senate Democrats Urge President Trump to Stop Erdogan from Violating UN Security Council Resolutions Regarding Varosha, Cyprus
On October 6th, 2020, Turkey announced the immediate opening of Varosha beach, an integral part of the fenced area of Varosha in the Turkish occupied area of Cyprus, in violation of relevant UNSC Resolutions. Varosha is under...
- Posted October 21, 2020
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Frank S. Kamberos in Memoriam
The National Hellenic Museum (NHM) and the Chicago Greek community mourn the passing of Frank S. Kamberos who has served on NHM’s Board of Trustees since 2005 and financed the construction of the National Hellenic Museum’s Frank...
- Posted October 21, 2020
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