Parishioners of the Holy Cross Church in Whitestone, Queens attended the opening of the community’s new church on Sunday, December 13 th . The inauguration was performed by the Archbishop of America, Demetrios, who had symbolically laid the church’s foundations on the feast day of the Holy Cross in September 2006. The opening was attended [...]
Athens Borough meets Athens, Greece
When George Whyte was elected mayor of Athens Borough, Pa., he probably never dreamed that he would one day take part in a ceremony with the mayor of Athens, Greece (foto). Yet that’s exactly what Whyte as well as a number of other government representatives from various Athens communities throughout the U.S. and the rest [...]
George L. Argyros in the Board of Pacific Mercantile Bancorp
Raymond E. Dellerba, President and CEO of Pacific Mercantile Bancorp (NASDAQ:PMBC), announced today that the Board of Directors of the Company has nominated George L. Argyros to serve as a member of its Board of Directors. Mr. Argyros’ election to the Bancorp Board is subject to bank regulatory approvals and will become effective if and [...]
U.S., Israel, Greece offer to help solve theft of corpse
Cypriot police say law enforcement authorities from the United States, Israel and Greece have offered to help solve the bizarre theft of former president Tassos Papadopoulos’ corpse. Spokesman Michalis Katsounotos said the kind of help is still being determined, but that assistance is welcome. Authorities have already sought Interpol’s help in the macabre case, which [...]
Greek-Americans call for protection of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
Greek-Americans have been writing letters to the US President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, urging the protection of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, following reactions in Turkey caused by the Patriarch’s statements about “daily crucifixion” in that country. Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of 300 million Orthodox Christians, who constitute the second largest Christian Church [...]
AHEPA President Received at White House
On Monday, December 14, AHEPA Supreme President Nicholas A. Karacostas attended a White House reception at the invitation of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. Karacostas was honored to represent the AHEPA family. The supreme president of AHEPA also had the opportunity to briefly chat with President Obama, who conveyed his best wishes [...]
Greek-American Gets Married in Indian Orphanage
Wedding destinations have become more surprising, but getting married at an orphanage near Calcutta, India is very unusual. Greek American Dr. Angelo Volandes (photo left), and his -now- wife Aretha Davis, selected that location as their wedding destination. The Greek Orthodox ceremony was performed on Dec. 13, by Rev. Andrew P. K. Mondal at the [...]
Why Greece is a Problem for the EU but California is not for the US?
“Why is Greece such a big problem for the eurozone when the arguably far-worse financial plight of California is not raising similar concerns about the US or the dollar?” This is the fair question that was raised by Ralph Atkins of the Financial times in an article that was published today. The Financial Times journalist [...]
Greek Exchange Teacher Receives International Award
CHARLOTTE, N.C. /PRNewswire/ — International Teacher Exchange Services (ITES), a Charlotte based international teacher placement company and designated sponsor of the U.S. Department of State Exchange Visitor Program, has awarded Ms.Zoi Karavokyri (photo left) , an exchange teacher from Greece working at Socrates Academy in Charlotte, NC its 2009 International Education Week Spirit Award. International [...]
Greek American Teacher Under Investigation after 200 Sexy Texts
James Madison High School in Midwood boasts graduates like Senator Chuck Schumer and baseballer Frank Torre. But, thanks to two of the News’ resident Brits, Christina Boyle and Joe Jackson (and someone called Brendan Brosh) it will now be remembered for sexiness. Yesterday it was revealed that two language teachers had allegedly been found “undressed” [...]
George Stephano poulos to co-anchor ‘Good Morning America’
Orange High School graduate George Stephanopoulos is the new co-anchor of ABC’s “Good Morning America.” He starts Monday. The appointment was widely reported by several media outlets this morning, and ABC is expected to make an official announcement this afternoon. Diane Sawyer is leaving ABC’s morning program Monday to prepare for her Dec. 21 debut [...]
Events in honor of Archbishop of Crete Irinaios in NY.
The Archbishop of Crete, Irinaios is visiting the omogeneia of NY this week, on the occasion of the major event for the inauguration of the El Greco exhibit at the Onassis Culural Center in NY. During is stay thus far, the Archbishop attended an event for Cosmos Radio, attended churc services at St. Demtrios in [...]
Culture Minister P. Geroulanos addresses UNGS
« There can no viable global culture created if we do not recognize and respect the power and uniqueness of other cultures » stated Greek Culture Minister, Paul Geroulanos as he addressed the United Nations General Assembly. Earlier in the day, in the presence of Mr. Geroulanos and on an initiative of Greece, a resolution [...]
Obama intervention on Halki and the Patriarchate
US President Barack Obama has urged Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan to take additional steps on issues relating to the Halki Seminary and the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Turkey. The American president praised the Turkish leader for the “difficult steps” already taken regarding the assimilation of religious and ethnic minorities and said he wanted to be [...]
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