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Meet Elpida Vasiliadis, the Souvlaki Lady of Astoria

Elpida Vasiliadis, known as “The Souvlaki Lady,” has operated her food truck, practically a landmark, in Astoria for decades. Speaking to Greek Reporter recently, she stated that, although New York summers are brutally hot and winters unbearably cold, the relationship she...

SYRIZA’s Kasselakis Sends Message to the Diaspora from New York

Main opposition SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance leader Stefanos Kasselakis, in a social media post on Monday from New York, expressed his gratitude to the thousands of members and friends of the party that voted in the election to select the party's...

Greek Olive Oil: The Challenges of Global Warming and High Prices

At the 2024 Food Expo in Athens, hundreds of Greek olive oil company representatives joined other food and drink professionals to exhibit products and connect with buyers. They also talked with Greek Liquid Gold about the Expo’s usefulness, their companies’...

United Resumes Washington DC-Athens Flights Earlier Than Planned

United Airlines resumed flights between Washington DC and Athens, Greece on Sunday almost three weeks earlier than planned. The flights, which will operate daily for the next several months, will be exclusively operated by the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. United previously planned...

Greece on Alert, Calls for Restraint as Israel-Iran Crisis Escalates

The government in Greece issued a stern condemnation of Iran’s recent attacks on Israel, labeling them as a "significant escalation." Authorities are maintaining a state of alert and staying in close contact with Western allies, while Greek missions remain active...

The Parallel Visions of Alexander the Great and Kapodistrias for Greece

The efforts of Alexander the Great and the first President of modern Greece Ioannis Kapodistrias to employ Hellenic civilization for the good of humanity reflect the greatness of ancient Greece / Hellas. By Evaggelos Vallianatos Alexander accomplished so much so soon...

Cruise Ship Cancels Santorini Visit Due to Overcrowding

A massive cruise ship that can carry thousands of guests announced over the weekend it is canceling its planned visit to Santorini due to overcrowding. The Sun Princess, a cruise ship operated by Princess Cruises, has notified its guests that...

Greek Flag Proudly Raised in New York Prior to Annual Parade

On Friday, two days before the annual Greek parade in New York celebrating Greek Independence, the ceremony of raising the Greek flag at Bowling Green, Manhattan, took place as part of the official events. The ceremony's highlight was the presence...

Most Stunning Nature Scene Ever: Baby Penguins Dive off 50-Foot Cliff for First Swim

Scores of baby penguins bravely dove off a massive 50-foot cliff for their first-ever swim in the icy Antarctic waters below, incredible new footage shows. Award-winning National Geographic cinematographer Bertie Gregory spent a frigid two months tracking the 10,000-strong flock...

Bronze Fitting Depicting Alexander the Great Found in Denmark

Archaeologists have discovered a bronze fitting depicting Alexander the Great on the Danish island of Zealand. The discovery was made by Finn Ibsen and Lars Danielsen, two amateur archaeologists who were conducting a metal detector survey near the city of...