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SWING AWAY, Coming Soon to a Theater Your way
by Athena Efter Swing Away, a feature film starring Shannon Elizabeth, John O’Hurley and Viktoria Miller, is a golf-themed movie set in a small village of Greece. When professional Greek-American golfer, Zoe Papadopoulos (Shannon Elizabeth), suffers a...
- Posted March 17, 2017
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Emirates to Launch Daily Service to Newark via Athens
Emirates announced it will launch a new daily service from Dubai to Newark Liberty International Airport, via the Greek capital city of Athens, starting on 12 March 2017. The new route complements Emirates’ existing four daily flights...
- Posted March 17, 2017
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At Home In Greece: An Architectural and Interior Design Office
athome-ingreece.com by Aspa Papazaharia Our business started with a simple idea; how can someone who owns property in Greece but lives abroad develop and manage their property as if they were a full time native. We want...
- Posted March 17, 2017
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Kosmidis – Gavrilis Halvas Drapetsonas: Greece’s Legendary Delicacy
by Kelly Fanarioti The first thing you think when you hear ‘Drapetsona’ -a neighborhood of Piraeus- is undoubtedly the handmade halva “Kosmidis – Gavrilis”. It’s a traditional Greek pastry, a favorite during Lent, made from sesame paste...
- Posted March 17, 2017
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Sofia Papazoglou: “Laiko Music is in our DNA”
by Constantine N. Kolitsas In late April, Greek singer Sofia Papazoglou will embark on a short tour of the northeast, performing programs of classic laika and rebetika. She will appear in Norwalk CT on Sunday April 30,...
- Posted March 17, 2017
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Greek Star Yannis Kotsiras Returns to New York on April 21st For Aktina’s Greek Music Journey 2017!
Greek leading Greek star Yannis Kotsiras who captivated the audience in his debut personal performance in the U.S., during AKTINA’s April 2015 GREEK MUSIC JOURNEY (GMJ) sold out concert, returns to New York by popular demand for...
- Posted March 17, 2017
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Chemistry Without Borders: Director’s Insight on the Hit Film, Worlds Apart
by Chris Salboudis Worlds Apart, a film which was featured at the 2016 NYC Greek Film Festival in October, was officially premiered in New York on January 13th at the Village East Cinemas. The event was sold...
- Posted March 17, 2017
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Says Entrepreneur, Philanthropist & Community Leader JOHN SAKELLARIS: “If you forget where you came from, you don’t know where you are going!”
by Athena Efter This past November, at the 32nd Annual Pan Gregorian Charity Ball, John Sakellaris, a restaurateur himself, a philanthropist, and community activist was honored for his philanthropic contributions to our community through his political activism...
- Posted December 30, 2016
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Everything Ready for the Leadership 100 Annual Conference
The 26th Annual Leadership 100 Conference will convene at the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa in Manalapan, Florida from February 9-12, 2017. The program speakers will feature Dr. Anthony S. Papadimitriou, President of the Onassis Foundation,...
- Posted December 30, 2016
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OXI Day in Washington: Honoring Veterans and Remembering Greece’s Historic Courage
On October 27, the Washington based OXI Day Foundation honored three distinguished World War II veterans – a Greek-American, a Greek, and an American – with the Greatest Generation Awards at a moving ceremony. This year, they...
- Posted December 30, 2016
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A CHRISTMAS STORY: “Hey Greek, you got that old Chevy outside?”
by Dino Pavlou It was one night back in the mid-70s, around Christmas time, and as always Jimmy Weston’s supper club in New York City was crowded. Customers were enjoying the music of Tommy Furtado’s band and...
- Posted December 30, 2016
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Michael Psaros Receives Homeric Award
Michael G. Psaros, a member of the Leadership 100 Board of Trustees and co-Founder and co-Managing Partner of KPS Capital Partners, LP, was honored with the 37th Homeric Award by the Chian Federation this past December, at...
- Posted December 30, 2016
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John Calamos, Sr. Honored by Pan Arcadian Federation of America
John Calamos, Sr., was honored by the Pan Arcadian Federation of America. Their highest award was conveyed at the group’s 73rd National Convention, organized this year by the Midwest District. The Pan Arcadian Federation of America (PFA)...
- Posted December 30, 2016
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The Orthodox Initiative at the Refugee Camps in Jordan
by Wafa Goussous* A request from Patriarch Theophilos III, Patriarch of the Holy city Jerusalem all Palestine and Jordan was sent to us from Jerusalem expressing his wish to visit the Syrian refugees at the borders, Albadia...
- Posted December 30, 2016
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The National Hellenic Student Association’s Biannual Convention
The National Hellenic Student Association (NHSA) of North America, Inc. a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, hosted their biannual convention in Boston this past November. NHSA succeeded in uniting over 150 students and young professionals from across the U.S.,...
- Posted December 30, 2016
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Architect Saky Yakas Honored at HANAC Annual Gala
by Cindy Klimek The Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee (HANAC) honored architect Saky Yakas, AIA, at its 44th annual gala at the Mandarin Oriental hotel in New York City. Approximately 400 guests, including Vassilis Philippou, the Consul...
- Posted December 30, 2016
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FAITH Endowment Announces Summer 2017 Travel Grants to Ionian Village
For the tenth consecutive year, FAITH: An Endowment for Orthodoxy and Hellenism will award full and partial financial aid travel grants to qualifying campers participating in the 2017 Ionian Village summer camp program. “FAITH Travel Grants to...
- Posted December 30, 2016
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Babis Tsertos Revived The Great Rembetika Songs in a Captivating New York City Concert
Greek legendary singer Babis Tsertos and his band revived the Great Rembetika of Greece (Greek blues) before a full house of guests this past November at the Kaye Playhouse theater in Manhattan during a captivating performance from...
- Posted December 30, 2016
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“Cinematic Plateau”: Film Scores by Tasso Zapanti
In celebration of Black History month 2016, Tasso Zapanti released his score to the film ‘PROUD”. The movie, released in 2004 and starring Ossie Davis, Stephen Rea and Aidan Quinn, was written and directed by Mary Pat...
- Posted December 30, 2016
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“Ela Sto Trapezi Na Fame”: The Community Table & Charitable Faith at Aghia Paraskevi
by Chris Salboudis A league of volunteers gather to help the homeless throughout the chilly winter months. Father Louis Nicholas, Gus Constantine, and Homeless Ministry Leaders Demetra Doscas and Anastasia Geotes of Aghia Paraskevi lead a group...
- Posted December 30, 2016
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“Snob Duck” handmade soaps from Tripolis conquer the world!
Vasilis Douros talks to NEO Magazine about starting a soap company in Greece and making it a runaway success in the middle of a financial crisis by Kelly Fanarioti When successful people get asked how they accomplished...
- Posted December 30, 2016
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Aghia Sophia: Times, Templates & Foundations from Byzantium to Present Day
by Chris Salboudis EMBCA’s Lou Katsos and John Fotiadis organized an amazing panel discussion entitled “Aghia Sophia: It’s History, Architecture and Cultural Contributions” at the 3 West Club in New York City on December 13th. The discussions...
- Posted December 30, 2016
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Election 2016: The Greek-American Angle
by Endy Zemenides* As the 2016 Presidential campaign season kicked off, Greek-Americans active in politics dreamed of impacting this election the way it affected the one in 2008. During that open seat election: the community divided its...
- Posted October 27, 2016
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Setting the Bar High with Legal Eagle Trailblazer Judge Helen Voutsinas
by Athena Efter As a Greek-American woman and contributing writer, it was very inspiring to be given the opportunity through NEO Magazine to interview the Honorable Helen Voutsinas, the only Greek-American woman to rise to the position...
- Posted October 27, 2016
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George S. Tsandikos, New Vice President of the Archdiocesan Council
George S. Tsandikos is the new Vice President of the Archdiocesan Council of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America succeeding the late Michael Jaharis who served in this position for 16 years. During the fall meeting of...
- Posted October 27, 2016
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