Reported oil tears from a Jesus painting at Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church in Holladay, Utah, have triggered a massive dispute among the people of the local parish with many supporting what they believe is a miracle and others asking for explanations and the removal of head priest Father Michael Kouremetis. The story began some [...]
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Greek Director Pozeli’s Dark Mark on Mediterranean Arts Festival
After a successful beginning, the Between the Seas Festival returns to the East Village, N.Y. for its second summer celebration of contemporary Mediterranean culture, from Aug. 20-26 at the Wild Project, featuring Greek director/performer Olga Pozeli in a solo performance exploring the limits of political corruption and responsibility. Olga – co-founder of critically-acclaimed Noiti Grammi [...]
Joanne Saltas: Daughters of Penelope’s New President
The Daughters of Penelope (DOP,) a pre-eminent international women’s organization, elected Joanne Saltas of Salt Lake City, Utah, as Grand President for the 2012-13 administrative year. Elections were held July 25th at the 90th Annual AHEPA Supreme Convention in Las Vegas. “It is an honor and a great thrill to be elected Grand President,” said [...]
Sellout Artists Promote Greece with…Placemats and Disposable Cups
“Live Your Myth in Greece” is the slogan we hear all across New York City and Athens, Greece. Whether it is on the subway or bus stops they are everywhere. Now you can see this wonderful slogan while waiting for your cheeseburger deluxe at your local diner in New York City or anywhere in the [...]
Greek Orthodox Community Divided Over Metropolitan Isaiah’s Decision
After the October 24 meeting of Greek Orthodox parishioners regarding their Church leader’s decision to split the Salt Lake City community into two parishes, the outraged parishioners decided to sue Metropolitan Isaiah of Denver — the Greek Orthodox leader for a 12-state region including Utah — for his decision to disregard both the parishioners will [...]
Greek Fast Food Owner Vs. Utah NBA Lockout
Mike Catsanevas and his family who run the fast food chain known as “Crown Burgers”, are aggravated by the NBA lockout directly affecting their profits in the most negative way. “Crown Burgers” has 21 locations around Utah and other states but Salt Lake City businesses relying on the local NBA team Utah Jazz to boost [...]
Utah Valley University Presents Modern “Eurydice”
Utah Valley University’s Theatrical Arts Department is presenting through the 5th of November “Eurydice,” the Ancient Greek story of love almost conquering death. The classic Greek tragedy will be hosted at the Noorda Theatre, UVU campus, under the guidance of Sarah Ruhl, who has adapted the play for stage and also written its dialogues. The [...]
Hilary Clinton Defends Greece on the FYROM Name Issue
The Obama administration in Washington D.C. is pushing the Skopian Republic to accept the predominant name for the country which is “Vardaska Makedonija”. However the United Nations official proposal of “Northern Makedonia” remains on the table. Secretary of Foreign Affairs Hilary Clinton was very clear about the intentions of the Obama government at a recent U.S. – E.E. meeting [...]
Utah’s Greek Community Honors Prominent Family
Utah’s Greek community is honoring a family for their contributions to Salt Lake City. The Katsanevas family immigrated to America from Greece. And while you may not know them personally, their prominent businesses are well known in Utah . Crown Burgers, for instance, is one of them. Their story is, as they say, a dream [...]
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