All posts by NEO Magazine
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The First Cypriot Youth Internship Program in Washington D.C.UNYSA (United Nations Youth and Student Association) Cyprus announced the launch of the first ever for-by youth internship program in Wasthington D.C. It is officially called the “Public Policy Program” and will take place in U.S. capital...
- Posted July 13, 2019
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The PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation Hosts Exceptional Alumni WeekendThe PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation (PHSF) celebrated its annual Alumni Weekend from June 14 – June 16, 2019, awarding 40 exceptional students over $250,000 in scholarships, hosting a mentorship luncheon and announcing a new internship initiative, which will...
- Posted July 13, 2019
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Gives Emotional Speech After Winning NBA MVP Awardby Tasos Kokkinidis* Milwaukee Bucks big man Giannis Antetokounmpo capped off an incredible year by being named MVP of the 2018-19 NBA season during the league’s awards show. Leading up to the event, the 24-year-old had confidently...
- Posted July 13, 2019
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Honoring Those Who Advocate for Hellenism – the American Hellenic Council’s Annual Awards DinnerThe American Hellenic Council (AHC) of California held its Annual Awards Gala. The organization honored three distinguished Philhellenes for their service to Hellenism and their excellence in their respective fields of expertise. US Ambassador to Greece, Hon....
- Posted July 13, 2019
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ARCAthens Awards Two Fellowships for Its 2nd Residency Program and Partners with Atopos CVCARCAthens announced the awarding of its Fall 2019 Residency Fellowships to artist Tomashi Jackson and curator Miranda Lash. For six weeks, from October 1 through November 15, the ARCAthens Fellows will be in residence at Atopos Contemporary...
- Posted July 13, 2019
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Aktina’s Memorable Concert with Thanasis PolykandriotisGreek Americans and Americans alive enjoyed an unforgettable musical performance in the company of Greek Bouzouki Legend, during AKTINA’s concert, GREEK MUSIC JOURNEY 2019 (GMJ), produced by Elena Maroulleti at New York’s historic theater, The Kaye Playhouse...
- Posted July 12, 2019
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NEPOMAK’s Discover Cyprus Program (NDCP) 2019by Alexandra Grainger NEPOMAK’s Discover Cyprus Program (NDCP) 2019 started on 1 July and will be an incredible experience for 45 young Cypriots. The program is organised by NEPOMAK, a global organisation connecting young overseas Cypriots based...
- Posted July 12, 2019
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A2A Pharmaceuticals Appoints Dr. Sotirios Stergiopoulos Chief Executive OfficerA2A Pharmaceuticals Inc. (A2A), a biotechnology company committed to the advancement of innovative scientific research and new therapeutic agents, announced the appointment of Dr. Sotirios G. Stergiopoulos as President and Chief Executive Officer. He has held the...
- Posted July 12, 2019
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Catsimaditis buys legendary WABC Radio For $12.5 MillionRed Apple Media, a subsidiary of Red Apple Group, bought WABC-AM in New York City for $12.5 million in cash. Red Appole CEO John Catsimatidis said, “I am very pleased that Red Apple Media Inc. has agreed...
- Posted July 12, 2019
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The story of the Greeks in Egypt from Muhammad Ali to Nasser“The Greeks and the Making of Modern Egypt” a new book by Professor Alexander Kitroeff, is the first account of the modern Greek presence in Egypt from its beginnings during the era of Muhammad Ali to its...
- Posted July 12, 2019
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Professor Andre Gerolymatos In MemoriamProminent author and Greek-Canadian professor of History Andre Gerolymatos died on Thursday May 30 after a battle against an aggressive form of brain cancer. He was the Director of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Centre for Hellenic Studies...
- Posted July 12, 2019
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Greek Maritime Golf Event at Costa NavarinoThe golf tournament of the shipping community returned for the 5th consecutive year at Costa Navarino from June 8-9, 2019, with a rich program full of golf, parallel activities and many surprises for the Greek and global...
- Posted July 12, 2019
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Rhigas Pheraios’ “Charta,” Life, and Era discussed at EMBCA EventThe East Mediterranean Business Culture Alliance (EMBCA) hosted recently another successful lecture at the 3 West Club in Manhattan. The topic was Rhigas Pheraios’ “Charta,” a reflection of the man, his ideas, and his era 221 years...
- Posted July 12, 2019
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George Papayannis Joins NYC’s Cathedral School and Makes It the School to WatchThe Cathedral School in New York City has been a venerable institution for 70 years, but now it might become the school to watch with the addition of a new Head of School last July who is...
- Posted April 25, 2019
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Sister Nektaria of Calcutta: The “Mother Teresa” of Orthodoxyby Kelly Fanarioti The ideals of the Christian Orthodox faith–love and self-sacrifice—have been promoted the last 25 years in the heart of one of the toughest places on earth by a Greek nun from Korinthos: Nektaria Paradisi....
- Posted April 25, 2019
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Economic Outlook, April 2019During the first quarter, market apprehension receded in the wake of the Federal Reserve’s December pivot to more dovish monetary policy. Investors set aside—or at least looked past—the anxieties that roiled financial markets in the fourth quarter....
- Posted April 25, 2019
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AHI Hosts Hellenic Heritage Achievement and National Public Service Awards GalaThe American Hellenic Institute (AHI) hosted its 44th Anniversary Hellenic Heritage Achievement and National Public Service Awards Dinner at the Capital Hilton, Washington, D.C. AHI honored a distinguished set of awardees based upon their important career achievements...
- Posted April 25, 2019
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Annual White House Greek Independence Day Celebration with the PresidentFor the 33rd consecutive year, our national community has been one out of only two nationalities in America able to meet with the President of the United States every year to discuss our concerns. This year too,...
- Posted April 25, 2019
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The National Hellenic Museum to Hold Annual Gala – Projecting into the FutureDedicated to collecting, preserving and portraying the legacy of Greek history and culture in America, the National Hellenic Museum (NHM), 333 South Halsted Street, has announced it will hold its Annual Gala, Projecting into the Future, on...
- Posted April 25, 2019
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The Hellenic Initiative Announces a New Partnership with Action for WomenThe Hellenic Initiative (THI) has donated $30,000 to the non-profit organization “Action for Women”. THI funds will cover costs associated with the operations of its “Athena Centre for Women” on the island of Chios that helps refugee...
- Posted April 25, 2019
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Banding Together to Make an Impact for Thousands — From abandoned lifevests to ZOE BANDSby Dina Pinos Greek-American Zoe and husband Xander are improving the lives of adults and children displaced by conflict in Lesvos Island. Here’s what they had to say in an interview with NEO magazine. You first found...
- Posted April 25, 2019
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Comedian Mathildi Maggira is Coming to Town!Matthildi Maggira Is very well known in Greece for her talent as a great performer, comedian, actress, singer, dancer, writer. We stil remember her from “ Deka mikroi Mitsoi” of Lakis Lazopoulos, as Karakaltaka, we keep laughing...
- Posted April 25, 2019
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Lessons from my Grandfather: Wisdom For Success in Business and LifeMarc Demetriou is a nationally recognized mortgage banker, award winning author, and top rated speaker. Marc has spoken at dozens of events including the Mastermind Summit featuring world-renowned motivational speakers Tony Robbins and Barbara Corcoran from ABC...
- Posted April 25, 2019
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The Last Divine Liturgy in Hagia Sophia of 1919by Anthony E. Stivaktakis It is commonly believed that the last Divine Liturgy in Hagia Sophia in Constantinople took place on May 28, 1453. However, the last Divine Liturgy to really take place in Hagia Sophia was...
- Posted April 25, 2019
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Religion and Politics in Brazil: Orthodox Influencesby Graham McGeoch* The recent elections in Brazil have once again placed religion and politics at the fore of public debates. Not surprisingly, the election of President Jair Bolsonaro has focused attention on the growing influence of...
- Posted April 25, 2019
