“Landmark Year” as PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation Awards Record-Level 56...
by Maria A. Karamitsos CHICAGO—The PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation celebrated a milestone year, as it awarded a record-level 56 scholarships (49 one-time scholarships and 7 repeated Renaissance...
View ArticleAthena Gourmet Market and Under Pressure Coffee Team Up for a Perfect Pairing
Serving Greek specialties, like spinach pies, cheese pies, and cream filled bougatsa pastry, alongside an array of sandwiches, salads, muffins, yogurt parfaits, and other sweet and savory treats, Under...
View ArticleOusyra Wines from Syros now on The World Map
The Scottish producer who started his winery seven years ago in Chroussa talks to NEO By Kelly Fanarioti In Chroussa, a beautiful village full of neoclassical houses dating back to the 19th century,...
View ArticleHellenic Film Society Closes Out a Successful Run of NY Greek Film Expo 2024
The curtain came down on Sunday on the Hellenic Film Society’s New York Greek Film Expo 2024, after an 11-day run of 13 screenings of nine of the latest and best films from Greece. The Audience Award...
View ArticleIrene Sarri: an invaluable asset in NYC’s real estate environment
by Pandora Spelios Dynamic, dependable, and highly professional, Irene Sarri has followed her passion into real estate. Her international exposure and extensive educational background are complemented...
View ArticleDemi Lovato finds her inner ‘Child Star’ voice with new Hulu documentary
by Markos Papadatos Global pop star Demi Lovato chatted with Markos Papadatos about her new documentary film “Child Star,” shared her career-defining moments, and offered advice for young and aspiring...
View ArticleWords of Hope, Inspiration, and Renewed Faith for the Future of the Republic...
On Friday, September 27th, The Federation of Cypriot American Organizations (FCAO) held its annual Testimonial Dinner at Terrace on the Park in Corona, Queens, honoring Executive Chairman of the Libra...
View ArticleΘΕΙΑ ΦΩΤΩ (AUNT PHOTO) AND HER OXI
“What you have to know, now that you are entering the family,” my great-grandmother told my wife, upon meeting her for the first time, “is that the women of our clan are strong. They are made of iron.”...
View Article“New Shoes!” American postwar humanitarianism in the papers of Anna Howell...
by Ilias Chrissochoidis* The caption to the above photograph from 1946 could serve as the cry of rural Greece at the end of WWII. Collapsed infrastructure, thousands of burned villages with hundred...
View ArticleGeorge Marcus, Greek-American Philanthropist & Entrepreneur
by Elena Kefalogianni George Marcus, originally named George Moutsanas, was born in Evia, Greece, and moved to the U.S. at the age of five. Adjusting to life in San Francisco was challenging, as he...
View ArticleNew Anthology Brings Contemporary Greek Fiction to English-Speaking Audiences
MNEMOSYNI’S MUSINGS… Maria A. Karamitsos You’ve heard of Mnemosyni, the Greek goddess of memory. Mythology buffs will know that she’s also the goddess of storytelling—and mother of the Muses! So, it’s...
View ArticleMerry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Demetrios Rhompotis Once more we are blessed to close this holiday issue and open the Christmas, New Year and Epiphany Season. For some of us it was easier than for others, but it’s good that we made...
View ArticleTHE RED PARROT FOR CHRISTMAS
by Dimitri C. Michalakis When I was a kid and lived in Greece, around Christmas one year we went to the street with all stores in Athens to look at all the decorations out in the street and in all the...
View ArticleThe Chestnut Man
(Christmas Night, 1950) By Jim Terezakis Cold and misty, bright white snowflakes, crowns, symphonies of car horns, December 24th brought its usual confusion of bustling throngs to Rockefeller Center....
View ArticleLiving the Sweet Life at Omonia Cafe — Meet Pastry Chef Peter Arvanitis
by Marie Lolis After wiping the foggy glass to ensure customers could see the pastries at his father’s cafe as a child, the now 21-year-old Peter Arvanitis can show off his own pastries as pastry chef...
View ArticleTheos Estiatorio, Fort Lauderdale’s premier destination for authentic Greek...
Founded by Theo and Grace, Theos Estiatorio brings the vibrant flavors of Greece to South Florida, offering a menu inspired by traditional recipes and crafted with the finest ingredients, including...
View ArticleGreek Singer Alkyone Takes Flight on Her First US Tour
by Marie Lolis This past fall, up-and-coming Greek singer-songwriter and musician Alkyone took audiences along for an ethereal journey during her U.S. debut tour Dream Whispers, sharing a tapestry of...
View ArticleAnnunciation Greek Orthodox Church New York City Celebrated Emerald 20th...
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church New York City held its Emerald 20th Annual Stewardship and Mistletoe Galas at the Harvard Club of New York City in Midtown Manhattan, returning celebrating an...
View ArticleOdisho’s Odyssey
by Dean Kalimniou* Even before I reach Odisho’s front door, my ears are assailed by the sound of Giorgos Dalaras’ voice emanating from beyond threshold: «Μες το μαχαλά, πέφτει κουμπουριά…» Then, the...
View Article“Tokyo” Ursula Corbero in “The Day of the Jackal”
by Markos Papadatos Spanish actress Ursula Corbero chatted with Markos Papadatos about starring in the new upcoming series “The Day of the Jackal,” which premiered on November 14th on Peacock. Theodore...
View ArticleChristmas in Athens!
By Kelly Fanarioti Athens kicked off the holiday season on 28 November with a dazzling Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Syntagma Square, across from the parliament building. The 20-meter fir tree...
View ArticleIakovos: The One and Only
A Reflection by the Reverend Father Alexander Karloutsos Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne Archbishop Iakovos, the one and only, was an extraordinary and visionary Hierarch who changed the face...
View ArticleThe AHEPA Gold Coast Chapter 456 Christmas Gala
The AHEPA Gold Coast Chapter 456 held its annual Christmas party where members and friends came together to spend a celebratory evening, opening the Holiday Season. Gus Constantine, President, Paul...
View ArticleAlpha Omega Council Hosted 2024 Honors Gala
Alpha Omega Council hosted the 2024 Honors Gala, its premiere event & primary fundraiser, at the InterContinental Boston. Nearly 300 guests were invited to enjoy dinner & drinks, experience...
View ArticleThe Man with the Plan: Mapping the Road to Financial Success with John Kuris
by Athena After Financial planning, for many of us, can be a daunting task. There are so many options amongst stocks, funds, and a myriad of other investment targets. And then comes the challenge of...
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