The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) hosted the policy seminar “The Greek Economic Crisis: Myth & Reality” featuring a panel of experts who examined various aspects of the topic on April 25, 2012 at the Capital Hilton, Washington, DC. Ambassador Vassilis Kaskarelis, ambassador of Greece to the U.S., provided closing remarks and participated in a Q&A [...]
John Calamos Sets Priorities as New Chairman of National Hellenic Museum
John Calamos spoke exclusively to Greek Reporter about his priorities as the new head of ...
If the U.S. Takes a Hit, Blame it on Greece
As Americans watch the unfolding Greek crisis, they may think it can’t touch them, but there are many aspects of the meltdown that could reach the U.S. shores. If Greece collapses and exits the Eurozone of the 17 countries using the euro as a currency, the effect could ripple across banks in Europe, the U.S. [...]
Greeks in Massachusetts Turn Out for Successful Church Benefit
The Cambridge Sts. Constantine and Helen Community Hall in Massachusetts was full of Greeks on Saturday, May 12. Members of the Greek Community gathered to entertain themselves with traditional Greek music. The concert was organized by the Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Cambridge for the benefit of the church. “Evening of Rebetika and [...]
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Becomes Premier Founding Sponsor of Hellenic Birthright
Hellenic Birthright, the PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation’s new cultural enrichment and education program, has received a Premier Founding Sponsorship from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (www.SNF.org) with a generous grant of $25,000. The Niarchos Foundation is the largest of a growing list of donors who have made contributions supporting Hellenic Birthright. Hellenic Birthright has been developed to [...]
ICE to Perform Music by Georges Aperghis and the New Generation at MCA
The MCA Stage presents a concert of new works by composers Georges Aperghis, Juan Pablo Carreño, and Patricia Alessandrini, along with an important early work by Aperghis, performed by ICE (International Contemporary Ensemble). Aperghis has been a central figure in the music theater movement that breaks genres and features playful, humorous, or aggressive performance techniques [...]
Greek 17-year-old ‘Einstein’ Wins Scholarship at Yale
Alexander Mousatov, having won a gold model at the 29th Balkan Mathematics Olympiad 2012, is packing his suitcase to travel to the USA thanks to a scholarship from Yale University. Next July, Mousatov will attend the International Math Olympiad held in Argentina. He will still take the Pan-Hellenic entry exams for Greek universities, despite the [...]
Holy Trinity Celebrates 40th Greek Festival in Waterbury
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church celebrated its 40th Annual Greek Festival in Waterbury, Connecticut from May 10-13. The Greater Waterbury Greek-American Community organized and participated in the four-day event with dances, songs and tons of food. Greek children of the Community performed traditional Greek dances and taught attendees what Greek heritage really means. But a Greek [...]
Former Greek Governor Michael Dukakis Delivers Speech at Harvard University
Harvard Alumni Association organized a meeting on Saturday, May 12, to discuss healthcare problems in the USA. The keynote address was delivered by former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis of Greek origin. The one-day event was held at the Spangler Auditorium of the Harvard Business School, titled “The Missed Message of the Affordable Care Act: Healthcare [...]
Stars and Scholars Shine at 21st Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund GALA
The 21st Annual Hellenic Times GALA, which took place on May 12 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City, opened with a newscast introduction that featured veteran reporters Ernie Anastos, Alexis Christoforous, as well as chief meteorologist Nick Gregory. Nick Katsoris, the President of the Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund (HTSF), made the opening [...]
President Obama Worries About Greece’s Political and Financial Situation
According to a senior Obama administration official, the “unclear outcome” of the Greek elections on May 6 makes it even more “complicating” for the attempts of the country officials to put an end to the Greek debt crisis. Washington Post reports that the “Obama administration is closely monitoring the statements and actions of Greek political leaders [...]
CNN: ‘Why Not Let Greece Sink?’
American network CNN reported a story apparently in an effort to give its European readers the answer to the question that lately seems to be on their minds: “Greece: Why not let it sink?” “Greece may have given us the word ‘democracy’ and many of the principles of civil society. But now it is ‘the [...]
‘New York Times’ Publishes Article on the Red Wine of Greece
New York Times published an article about Greek red wines, saying “the indigenous red grapes represent a new wave of Greek wines now available in the United States.” The journalist referred to many Greek grape varieties, such as xinomavro, agiorgitiko and mandelaria, commenting that “sometimes, multiple spellings are on the same label,” because the translation [...]
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05 / 15 Myths & Realities of Greece’s Economic Crisis
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05 / 15 If the U.S. Takes a Hit, Blame it on Greece
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05 / 15 Greeks in Massachusetts Turn Out for Successful Church Benefit
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05 / 15 Stavros Niarchos Foundation Becomes Premier Founding Sponsor of Hellenic Birthright
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05 / 14 ICE to Perform Music by Georges Aperghis and the New Generation at MCA
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