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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Yale University Students to Visit Holy Meteora
A group of students from renowned Yale University plan to visit Holy Meteora in central Greece. The students are in the Master Department of the Yale Institute of Sacred Music, with respect mostly to Worship, Art and Music issues. The students, accompanied by Yale Professors as well as by Professors of the University of Athens, [...]
US Greek Embassy Celebrates EU Open House Day 2012
The Greek Embassy in Washington DC will be showcasing Greece’s cultural heritage at this year’s EU Embassies’ Open House Day by having traditional food products and flavorful samples from select Washington restaurants. “Greece Makes Senses” is offering a tasty tour of the Greek cuisine. Performing dance groups will also add to the event with music [...]
Beloved Community Member Steve Pesiridis Dies at 49
Pontian Community of Boston mourns for its distinguished member Steve Pesiridis, who died at the age of 49 due to heart disease. Pesiridis was an active member of the Greek Community in Massachussets. He was a keen musician of Pontian lyre and President of the Pontian Society of Boston. The late Greek musician is survived [...]
9th Annual San Francisco Greek Film Festival Begins
The 9th Annual San Francisco Greek Film Festival began yesterday with “The Guide,” a comedy directed by Zacharias Mavroeidis, and will go till the end of the week. The festival runs Monday May 7-Sunday May 13. The 2012 San Francisco Greek Film Festival showcases 18 award winning full-length feature films and shorts and includes a [...]
Goldman Sachs: ‘The Election Outcome Creates Uncertainty in Eurozone’
“The election outcome in Greece creates significant uncertainty ahead for the country primarily and the broader spectrum of euro-area assets,” Goldman Sachs strategists said in a note to clients. The big American bank seems to regard yesterday’s elections as an indication that “Greece (has gone) away from the euro area core.” One of the big [...]
American Film Festival Awards ‘Best Actor’ To Gerasimos Skiadaresis
Greek actor Gerasimos Skiadaresis, who stars in the movie “Appartamento ad Atene (Apartment in Athens),” directed by Ruggero Dipaola, was awarded Best Actor at the 13th Newport Beach Film Festival, USA. The film won four awards in multiple categories. Gerasimos Skiadaresis was awarded Best Actor, while Ruggero Dipaola and Heldrun Scheef won Best Screenplay. The movie [...]
Olympic Airlines: A Once Flourishing Means of Travel
One by one, direct flights from New York to Athens are being cancelled. Delta Airlines recently announced its decision to cancel the daily direct flight from New York to Athens and vice versa beginning October 2012. Since 2009, when Olympic Airlines ceased all operations and most flights, Athens has been losing more and more ground [...]
Greek-Israeli Ties Examined During Event In Chicago
Chicago hosted an event this week, “Today’s Middle East: Challenges, Leadership, Communication,” focusing on a wide range of political, economic, business, defense and energy issues relating to the emerging and recently repeatedly boosted trilateral alliance among Greece, Israel and the US. Recent turbulent developments in the Middle East and the Mediterranean have called for the [...]
Van Vlahakis Receives Honorary Doctorate From Roosevelt University
Two of Roosevelt University’s distinguished alumni, Van Vlahakis, owner and chief executive officer of Earth Friendly Products, and Robert “Bob” Mednick, a Roosevelt trustee and recipient of the prestigious Sempier Award presented by the International Federation of Accountants, were the guest speakers at the University’s May 4 commencement ceremonies. They both received honorary degrees. “Throughout [...]
Boston: Square to Be Re-dedicated in Memory of George Menichios
George Menichios was born April 14, 1890 in Megalopolis Greece. On October 4, 1918 he was killed in action when his company was engaged in a fierce battle in the Montrebeau Woods, which was part of the famous St. Mihel and Meuse-Argonne Offensives. He is buried close by in the Meuse-Argonne Cemetery, 26 miles northwest [...]
Poll Says Majority of Greeks in USA Will Avoid Voting in Upcoming Elections
According to an informal public opinion polls published by the Greek American News Agency, only one in 100 Greeks in America will travel to Greece in May for the coming governmental elections. One of the most revealing findings of the poll suggests that the majority of Greek Americans feels infuriated over the political situation in [...]
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05 / 23 2012 Global Summit of Women to Take Place in Athens
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05 / 23 George Tsetsekos to Step Down as Dean of LeBow College
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