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  • George S. Tsandikos, Leadership 100 Chairman, left, and Archbishop Demetrios present the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Award for Excellence to Angeliki (Lila) Lalaounis in honor of her late husband, Ilias I. Lalaounis.
    L100 Presents Awards for Excellence at 24th Annual Concerence

    The 24th Annual Leadership 100 Conference, which took place earlier this year, at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida, featured the presentation of the Archbishop lakovos Leadership 100 Award for Excellence to the renowned Greek...

    • Posted June 28, 2015
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  • Top row from left to right: Kosta & Jennifer Gerakaris, Consul of Greece Manos Koubarakis, Angelo Mallas, Dena & Charles Capetanakis, Harvey & Kay Newman, Dean Angelakos Bottom row: Father Damaskinos Ganas, Christina Tettonis, Nick Leonardos, Effie Lekas, Joy Petrakos, Natasha Caban, Effie Leonardos
    Hellenic Classical Charter School Hosts Unveiling Ceremony for its Newly Renovated Building

    by Eleni Kostopoulos Ethnic-culture-based Hellenic Classical Charter School (HCCS) in Brooklyn, NY, home to about 475 students enrolled in grades Kindergarten through eighth, celebrated its freshly renovated institution on May 8 with a ribbon-cutting and stage-unveiling ceremony....

    • Posted June 28, 2015
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  • George Bousis
    George Bousis Chosen by Forbes 30 Under 30

    George Bousis, 27, son of Eleni and Dimitris Bousis of Northbrook, Illinois, was chosen by Forbes 30 Under 30 2015, a select list of young entrepreneurs, “game changers, movers and shakers.” Forbes, the business magazine, screened 600...

    • Posted June 28, 2015
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  • Forbes Cover
    C. Dean Metropoulos on the Cover of Forbes Magazine!

    C. Dean Metropoulos was featured in Forbes Magazine’s May 4, 2015 edition, appearing on the cover. The article noted his ingenuity, capital and creative chemistry for engineering the rebirth of bankrupt Hostess Brands, and its signature oblong...

    • Posted June 28, 2015
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  • MYKONOS
    Greece: A World of Destinations. Alluring cities, untouched countryside, and hundreds of islands!

    Best known for its captivating and dazzling islands, Greece’s mainland is also full of surprises for those willing to explore its treasures. For history fanatics, wine and food lovers, adventure enthusiasts, or simply sea and sun seekers,...

    • Posted June 28, 2015
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  • Cyprus
    Cyprus: a Place of Great Diversity, where the Latest Trends Meet the Oldest Traditions

    by Aristos Constantine The Cyprus tourism industry is playing a leading role in propelling the country back to prosperity. Income from tourism accounts for around 12 percent of Cyprus’s GDP, and can be credited for ensuring Cyprus...

    • Posted June 28, 2015
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  • Stavli – The Most Beautiful Village in Evritania (and all of Greece)!

    by Tommy Harmantzis* I was born in Stavli on October 17, 1956. There was no hospital in our village so my mother delivered me right at home with the help of midwives. The day after, my mother...

    • Posted June 28, 2015
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  • Petros Klampanis
    Petros Klampanis Melds Jazz, Classical, Folk, and World Music on “Minor Dispute” CD – “a Study on Honesty”

    Greek-born Bassist/Composer’s Second CD, is out via Inner Circle Music, featuring Pairs Gifted Jazz Band (Jean-Michel Pilc, Gilad Hekselman, John Hadfield) and the Lush String Quartet. Described by JazzTimes as a “formidable bassist and composer,” Petros Klampanis...

    • Posted June 28, 2015
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  • Maria Menico Sifniades
    Archangel – A Novel Inspired by Actual Events in the Occupied Cyprus

    “Archangel” is a novel of historical fiction inspired by the theft of the Panagia Kanakaria mosaic from the Turkish-occupied village of Lythrangomi in Cyprus. What happens when you’re faced with a deal too good to be true?...

    • Posted June 28, 2015
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  • The National Hellenic Museum of Chicago Raises nearly $1 Million at Annual Gala

    The National Hellenic Museum’s Gala, one of Chicago’s most anticipated annual social events, raised approximately $950,000 in support of the museum’s mission of sharing the legacy of Hellenism, preserving the stories and honoring the contributions of Greek...

    • Posted May 19, 2015
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  • A Night at the Biltmore with the American Hellenic Council of California

    The American Hellenic Council (AHC) of California held its Annual Awards Gala this past April, honoring four distinguished Greek individuals for their service to Hellenism and their excellence in their respective fields and expertise. Chairman, CEO and...

    • Posted May 19, 2015
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  • Graduation from College – A Distant Goal for Today’s Students

    by Chris P. Tomaras* The graduating class of 2015 will have more college students who should have been part of the class of 2013.  How could this be, you may ask?  It is because the 4-year college...

    • Posted May 19, 2015
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  • East Meets West in the US with Areti Ketime

    Areti Ketime, the 14 year old singer that stole the hearts of Greece and the world at the opening ceremonies of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, makes her American debut performance this May. She and her Group...

    • Posted May 19, 2015
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  • PSEKA and CEH to Host Annual Cyprus & Hellenic Issues Conference

    by Eleni Kostopoulos This year marks the 41st anniversary of Turkey’s brutal invasion of Cyprus, an island that continues to suffer from division and military occupation. Efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem have been long and strenuous, but...

    • Posted May 19, 2015
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  • Michael Tadross
    HABA Honors Hollywood Movie Producer Michael Tadross

    The Hellenic American Bankers Association will honor Michael Tadross, Hollywood Movie Producer at Warner Bros., as its 2015 Executive of the Year, on Thursday, June 4th, 2015 at the Union League Club of New York.  A cocktail...

    • Posted May 19, 2015
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  • The NYC Rotary Club Honors Greek Independence

    The event of the Rotary Club of New York for the Greek Independence Day, with speaker the Rector of the Ionion University, Professor Anastasia Salli Papasali and theme: “Glorious Greek spirit: A story of bravery and grace”,...

    • Posted May 18, 2015
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  • The White House Greek Independence Day Celebration

    This year’s White House Greek Independence Day celebration began with Vice President Joe Biden welcoming the leadership of Greek Orthodox Archbishop of America Demetrios and thanking Andy Manatos for creating and maintaining this annual White House meeting of Greek-American leaders with each of...

    • Posted May 18, 2015
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  • Maryland Celebrates Greek Independence Day

    by Georgia Vavas and Joanne Trikoulis Graced with the beautiful sound of the Hellenic Philharmonic Society Band of New York under the direction of Spiros Svolakos, spectators from across the Mid-Atlantic region were deeply moved in celebration...

    • Posted May 18, 2015
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  • NYC Salutes Greek Independence with 77th Annual Parade

    Greek-Americans and friends of the community from all over New York and the tri-state area marched at this year’s Greek Independence Day Parade, held in NYC’s 5th Avenue from 64th to 79th Street. Grand Marshals were, Governor...

    • Posted May 18, 2015
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    Academy of Hellenic Paideia: Inspired By Children, Driven by Passion

    by Anastasia Cunningham “Know thyself.” It’s an ancient Greek aphorism attributed to philosophy—but for the Academy of Hellenic Paideia, (AHP) a Greek school program opening its doors in September, it’s a way of life. According to the...

    • Posted May 18, 2015
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  • Yannis Kotsiras in Sold Out Concert to Support AKTINA Radio & TV

    Greek popular singer Yannis Kotsiras was the new guest star during AKTINA’s Greek Music Journey 2015 concert on April 17th at New York’s landmark theatre the Kaye Playhouse at HunterCollege. Kotsiras was welcomed on his first personal...

    • Posted May 18, 2015
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  • Corinth Films Acquires Pantelis Voulgaris’ Little England

    Corinth Films has signed with Mikra Agglia S.A. to distribute Little England, the Oscar shortlist submission from Greece for Best Foreign Language Film directed and produced by husband and wife team Pantelis Voulgaris  and Ioanna Karystiani (upon...

    • Posted May 18, 2015
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  • Photographing Gabriel García Márquez
    “Photographing Gabriel García Márquez”, a book by Dimitris Yeros

    On April 17th, one year had gone by since the death of Gabriel García Márquez. To honor the great writer’s memory, the German publishing house Kerber Photo Art has released Dimitris Yeros’s book “Photographing Gabriel García Márquez”. It is a high-quality large-format...

    • Posted May 18, 2015
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  • A Different Kind of …Therapy from the Greek Doctors

    The Hellenic Medical Society of NY organized their annual “Apokries with our Doctors” dance at the Archdiocesan Cathedral Hall. It was a festive opportunity to embrace Greek traditions prior to the Lenten season. Hellenic Medical Society President,...

    • Posted April 11, 2015
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  • A 41 Year Tradition: The American Hellenic Council Awards Gala

    On April 25th, the American Hellenic Council (AHC) of California will be holding its Annual Gala. The event, which is expected to attract over 400 attendees, will be held at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Downtown Los...

    • Posted April 11, 2015
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