Die hard gyros lover? Or just want to try one? Mark your calendar to eat more gyros on Tuesday, Sept., 1, 2009! Kronos Foods is giving a free gyros sandwich during its premiere “Kronos Free Gyros Day” promotion. The bad news: this promotion takes place only in Chicago. They will be free all day at [...]
Archive | August, 2009
Greeks in Hawaii and Their Festival
Greek sailors found their way to Hawaii Islands on whalers and trading vessels after 1830. Beginning in the late 1870s, some forty men from the small Mediterranean country migrated and settled on the Big Island and O‘ahu. They set up produce-growing and shipping operations, cafés, bars, rooming houses, and hotels. To a man they supported [...]
Greek American Attorneys Seek Ways to Work Together
This summer, representatives from the Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois and the Hellenic Lawyers Association of New York, the two largest Hellenic bar associations in the country, met to discuss ways in which to promote the interests Greek-American attorneys. Diamond Mendonies, President of the Hellenic Bar Association (“HBA”) of Illinois, and Elena Paraskevas-Thadani, Vice-President of [...]
Expatriates reactions over flight itinerary reductions
An upheaval of representatives of the Greek Diaspora of America and Canada was caused by the decision made by Marfin Investment Group (MIG) to reduce the number of itineraries of Olympic Airways, regarding destinations such as New York, Toronto, Montreal and Johannesburg. Anastasios Christoforou, president of the Federation of Greek Communities in South Africa, mentioned [...]
Greek Americans Mourn Passing of Senator Edward Kennedy
Nicholas Karacostas, Supreme President of AHEPA, the largets Greek-American Organization in the world issued the following statement on the passing of U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts: “The AHEPA family was saddened to learn Senator Edward Kennedy passed away in the early morning. “The senator was one of the most influential senators in history. He [...]
Our Problem is Indifference
By Aleco Haralambides, President American Hellenic Institute Some Greek-American news organizations have recently taken up a critical review of the so-called “Greek American Lobby” and the players that are involved, including organizations like ours—the American Hellenic Institute. The articles make some valid points; however, they fail to mention perhaps the most pressing problem facing these [...]
Pop Culture Retreat by the Greek Church
“Christian Themes in Popular Media.” will be the topic of a two-day retreat offered by the Greek Metropolis of San Francisco. An exploration of music and movies will invite participants to consider a broader view of spirituality through these aspects of American culture. Presenters will include * Father Gary Kyriacou, Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, [...]
Rep. Zack Space Explains “Attack” from Opposition
In an open letter to his supporters and the press Ohio Representative Zack Space discusses the actions of individuals and groups that as he states “attacked him”. His statement follows: Special interest groups in Washington DC have a long history of lying and fear mongering to get what they want, but the actions over the [...]
AHEPA Meets With White House Officials
Nicholas A. Karacostas, supreme president of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), a leading association for the nation’s three million American citizens of Greek heritage, and countless Philhellenes, met yesterday with officials from the White House Office of Public Engagement and National Security Council to discuss issues of importance to the American Hellenic community. [...]
Dina Titus Fundraising Event in LA
Left to Right: Dino Andrianos, Aris Anagnos, Dina Titus and Michael Galanakis On Wednesday, August 19, 2009, Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV03) held a fundraising event and discussion of current political issues in Beverly Hills, CA as part of her effort to raise awareness about healthcare and energy reform and to reconfirm her support for Greek [...]
FOX25 Anchor Maria Stephanos “Back to Life” After Collapse
FOX25 anchor Maria Stephanos is doing fine after collapsing today. Maria Stephanos’s husband updated press later today saying Maria is fine and just got dehydrated. The popular tv personality reportedly ran five miles before her morning shift. It was after that run that Maria Stephanos reported that she felt like she “was going to pass [...]
Former US Presidential Candidate McCain Visits Rhodes
Arizona senator and former US presidential candidate John McCain, as well as Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman and Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, on Tuesday evening arrived on the Dodecanese holiday island of Rhodes for a short visit. On Wednesday the three US senators were given a guided tour of the island’s capital by Rhodes Mayor [...]
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02 / 08 “Smith and Nephew” Medical Device Company Fined for Bribing Greek Public Doctors
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02 / 08 Greek-American Foundation to Support Vulnerable Groups in Greece
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02 / 08 Greek NGO Gains Consultative Status With the UN Economic and Social Council
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02 / 08 Greek Violinist and Pianist to Perform at the Morgan Library and Museum in NY
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02 / 06 Greek Theater Declared Best Outdoor Venue in the USA
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07 / 23 St. Nicholas of Manhattan in Ruins while Mosque Rises
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08 / 03 George Demos Tells Fox News We Must Rebuild St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church at Ground Zero
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11 / 27 Greek American Pihakis Busted by Feds for $5.8 Million
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12 / 27 Greek Orthodox Community of America Renounced Anti-Semitic Statements by Metropolitan Seraphim of Piraeus
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02 / 09 St. George Community of Lynn, Massachusetts, Refuses to Pay its Contribution to the Archdiocese
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