July 20, 2010 will mark 36 years since the Turkish invasion of Cyprus and the subsequent occupation of nearly 40% of its territory. In her new book, “The Past in Pieces, Belonging in the New Cyprus,” author Dr. Rebecca Bryant, who spends her time between Washington D.C. and Cyprus and is a Professor of Anthropology at George Mason University, sheds [...]
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«The Ships of Mercy»
The tragic moments related to the destruction of Smyrna were presented in an event organized by the Association of Mytilene, in collaboration with the Pan – Pontian Federation of the USA and the Federation of Greek Societies. During the event the the book of Christos Papoutsy “The Ships of Mercy” was presented by the author [...]
Today is National Day of Remembrance for the Genocide of Pontian Greeks
The 19th of May, a National Day of Remembrance for the Genocide of Pontian Greeks by a decision of the Greek Parliament in 1994, marks our modern history. On this day in 1919, the second phase of the eradication of the Hellenism of Pontus began, scathing every sense of humanism and took the form of [...]
Harvard University, Program of Modern Greek Studies, a history of the Program
The teaching of Modern Greek language and literature at Harvard dates back to 1828, when Colonel Alexander Negris, a veteran of the Greek War of Independence, became the first Instructor of Modern Greek. An entry in the College Records of 15 September, 1828 reads as follows: “Any students who wish, may be permitted to attend [...]
Famagusta’s “Sad Story” Presented in New York
Last month, members of the Greek Cypriot and Greek American community of all generations and ages, including an impressive number of people from the general audience packed the Stathakion Cultural Center in Astoria, Queens in response to CYPRECO’s invitation to attend its special program dedicated to “The Sad Story of Famagusta”, one of the many [...]
George Tselos: “Memories Guardian” on Ellis Island
He walks slowly through the corridors filled with nostalgia and tears. On the surrounding walls black & white photographs are telling the stories of immigrants. Once upon a time, this place was the final stop before the dream began. Ellis Island sealed their future in America. Today, George Tselos (foto) is keeping those memories safe. [...]
Greek Mob: The Greek “Outfit” Across America
Aside from Philedelphia other Greek elements sprouted across the American plains. In, Boston four leaders emerged James Chalmas (loanshark), Louis Venios (strip club owner and mob frontman), William “Skinny” Kazonis and Arthur C. “Tash” Bratsos (loanshark). Bratsos was under the authority of mob associate Joseph Barboza, who himself was not Italian but Portugese. Barboza was [...]
The Last Traditional Greek Boat Builder in America
As a boy on the Island of Kalymnos, Greece, George Saroukos watched his father and grandfather build boats. Over time, he learned the craft. By 18, he became a master boat builder. George Saroukos, now 61, is the only remaining builder of traditional Greek sponge diving boats in the Western Hemisphere. During the first half [...]
Greek Mob: Brotherly Mafia Love in Philly
Chicago had the strong tight Outfit that controlled almost every aspect of the “Windy City” while Philadelphia had its loose knit Greek crew. Even though Philly was to some degree managed by the New York Families (reportedly the Gambinos) they controlled a major drug pipeline stretching to Florida. Yet way before the drug market surfaced [...]
Greek Mafia: Houston Inherits Greek Godfather
On the rough plains of the western town of Houston, Texas where cowboys and Indians can be found a lone immigrant immerged as a leading criminal mind. His name was Andreas Kouvalakis. Andreas brought with him an age-old society from the scenic island of Patmos, affectionately named the “ Oikoyennia” ( The Family) dating back [...]
Sweet Holidays
photo credit: Rachel Portele The Holiday anti-climax in the U.S. pi**** a lot of people off. The first holiday anti-climax wave comes right after Christmas day and the second hits on January 1st. North Americans feel cheated. “That was it?”, they keep asking themselves. All this fuss, the sales, the marketing frenzy…for what? One lousy [...]
PoPsie: The Legend of Broadway
William “PoPsie” Randolph was Broadway’s most famous jazz and rock photographer from 1945 to 1975. He photographed everyone from Benny Goodman and Billie Holiday to Elvis Presley, the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and the Rolling Stones.
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05 / 23 Greek Relief from Archaeological Museum of Athens Goes on View At Getty Villa
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05 / 23 2012 Global Summit of Women to Take Place in Athens
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05 / 23 Τsantes Family Donates $100,000 in Support of Hellenic Studies Program
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05 / 23 George Tsetsekos to Step Down as Dean of LeBow College
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05 / 22 Campaign Calls on Greeks Outside of the Country to Support Their Homeland
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07 / 23 St. Nicholas of Manhattan in Ruins while Mosque Rises
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08 / 12 John Thomas Financial CEO Thomas Belesis Is Optimistic @FoxBusiness
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11 / 27 Greek American Pihakis Busted by Feds for $5.8 Million
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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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12 / 27 Greek Orthodox Community of America Renounced Anti-Semitic Statements by Metropolitan Seraphim of Piraeus
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