The first Greek-American elected to state office in Rhode Island, George Panichas has died. According to a spokesman for Democratic lawmakers, Panichas died early Thursday morning. The former state representative was 87 years old. He was a Democrat from Pawtucket and served in the state House of Representatives from 1971 until 1984. His work for [...]
Archive | February, 2010
President Obama to Meet Prime Minister George Papandreou on March 9th
President Obama has agreed to meet Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou on March 9th in the White House. The Greek prime minister was trying to schedule a meeting with the US president since he took office as Greece’s leader this past fall. Obama had not responded favorably to a meeting with Papandreou even though powerful [...]
“Greek-Americans” upset with US Ambassador in Turkey
American Hellenic Institute is demanding that President Obama recall the U.S. ambassador to Turkey, accusing the envoy of making “unacceptable, disappointing and damaging” remarks that “undermine the administration’s position on Cyprus.” Remarks made by U.S. Ambassador to Turkey, James Jeffrey, Call into Question U.S. Policy on Cyprus AHI Calls on President Obama to Recall U.S. [...]
Innovative DJ Breaks Out With Internet Dance Station
Being raised in a traditional Greek home sometimes leaves little room for artistic expression. This was not the case for now aspiring DJ/Producer/Remixer Peter K. Music always played a part in his life growin up. His family were all very close and on Saturday nights Peter and his cousins would listen to the DJ’s late [...]
White House to celebrate Greek Independence Day on March 9th
The White House will celebrate Greek Independence Day on March 9th this year. The reason for celebrating two weeks earlier instead of the actual day on March 25th is because president Barrack Obama has a very heavy schedule and will be out of the country on the 25th. As officials reported to a Greek-American member [...]
Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air Merge to Form National Carrier
The main shareholders of AEGEAN AIRLINES and OLYMPIC AIR have reached today an agreement regarding the merger of their respective activities, resulting in the formation of a new company that will be listed on the Athens Exchange. OLYMPIC HANDLING and OLYMPIC ENGINEERING will become 100% subsidiaries of the new company. The company that will be [...]
Rocking out Greek style with Bobby and Dino Kourelis of Lovehammers
I’ve wanted to write an article spreading the “Love” for a while. After seeing the band, Lovehammers, rock a sold-out show at the House of Blues in Chicago, I felt it was time. There are many things to love about the band. First and foremost, half the band is Greek. Brothers Bobby (drums) and Dino Kourelis (bass) form the tough as nails rhythm section
Chris Chelios May Get Off The Hook For DUI Charges
Former Detroit Red Wings defenseman, Chris Chelios may get out of his drunk-driving charges stemming from a Dec. 28 stop in suburban Chicago, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. After viewing a 15-minute police videotape, DuPage County Judge Cary Pierce ruled that police lacked probable cause to arrest the 48 year-old Greek-American. “The case is over,” [...]
Greek American Evan Lysacek Wins Gold Medal in Figure Skating
Evan Lysacek is a young Greek-American that filled everyone with pride upon winning his Gold medal for ice skating. In the biggest event of his lif; Lysacek didn’t try the most daring routine, but he hit nearly every move he picked. He became the first U.S. man to win the Olympic gold medal since Brian [...]
Behind Giannoulias’ Poll
Alexi Giannoulias’ campaign staff spent the majority of yesterday afternoon leaking the results of an internal poll to reporters which showed Giannoulias leading Mark Kirk 49-45%. They also were quick to tout the fact that their polling numbers showed Giannoulias leading Kirk 57-33% among voters that describe themselves as moderates. “Illinois families want a fighter [...]
A Proud Sarah Jessica Parker at Marios Schwab NY Fashion Week Debut
The London-based and Greek-born designer, Marios Schwab is creative director for the Halston label. He was born in 1978 in Athens where he grew up and at age 15 decided he wanted to make fashion his life. The designer of Greek and Austrian heritage debuted his collection on the runway this monday at New York [...]
2010 Fashion Week NY: Rodolfo Valentin official hairstylist of Vassilios Kostetsos
Greek Fashion Designer Vassilios Kostetsos (foto) partnered with world renounced celebrity hair designer Rodolfo Valentin for the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2010. Chosen for his exceptionally talented view of creating a wonderful world of beauty and fashion, Rodolfo Valentin introduced his latest natural hair accessories line for Fashion Week February 2010 New York. Known for his [...]
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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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