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Diaspora
Wreath Ceremony of the Boston Marathon Highlights Ties With Greece
The 128th Boston Marathon which will be run on Monday, April 15 has a special significance for Greeks in America. Begun in 1897, the event was inspired by the success of the first marathon competition in the 1896 Athens...
Greek Food
Healthy Greek Food Makes US Ambassador to Greece Lose 85 pounds
In a recent interview, George Tsunis, the US ambassador to Greece, revealed how he lost more than 85 pounds (39 kilos) over an 18-month time period by eating Greek food, along with sharing insight into his marriage.
Being interviewed by...
Greece
Truman Doctrine: How America Helped Greece Avoid Falling into Soviet Orbit
The 1947 Truman Doctrine was crucial for Greece to avoid falling into the sphere of Soviet influence while the country was ravaged by the Civil War (1946-1949)
Basketball
Basketball Legend Nick Galis Honored by Consulate of Greece in Chicago
The Consulate General of Greece in Chicago honored Greek basketball legend Nick Galis for his contribution to Greek sports, with his presence in the US city being the reason he was not able to attend the celebration of his...
Greek News
Blinken: Partnership With Greece “Stronger Than Ever”
On Greece's Independence Day anniversary, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken that relations between the US and Greece are stronger than ever.
"I look forward to deepening our partnership and friendship, and I wish the people of Greece a year...
Greek News
US Sanctions Greece-Based Intellexa, Creator of Predator Spyware
The US Treasury Department has announced a sanctions package against Intellexa, a spyware vendor and a network of European firms, including those in Greece. This network is responsible for the sale of a widely used mobile surveillance software known...
Diaspora
Heritage Program Invites Greek American Students for Summer in Greece
Dozens of Greek American students will be visiting Greece in the summer through the Heritage Greece Program run by the National Hellenic Society (NHS).
NHS announced that the application deadline is March 30 for two life-changing trips to Greece. The...
Greek News
Nonstop Flights to Greece From 7 US Cities This Summer
The 2024 season will be a great one for direct flights from the US to Greece, as seven different airports and cities in the US offer nonstop flights to Athens. This includes Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Washington, Philadelphia, New York,...
Greek News
Greece and US Strengthen Joint Efforts on Space Exploration
Greece and the US have taken their partnership to new frontiers as Greek Foreign Minister Georgios Gerapetritis signed the Artemis Accords for space exploration at the fifth US-Greece Strategic Dialogue.
Greece and the US Advance their Cooperation on Space Exploration
In...
Greek News
US Approves Sale of F-35 Fighter Jets to Greece
The U.S. State Department on Friday approved the sale of up to forty F-35 fighter jets to Greece, in a $8.6 billion deal.
Diaspora
Tarpon Springs Epiphany 2024: The Largest Celebration Outside Greece
As happens every year, thousands flocked to Tarpon Springs, Florida to celebrate the Greek Orthodox Epiphany with the traditional diving for the Cross.
Tarpon Springs, which has a large and thriving Greek community, hosts one of the most popular Epiphany...
Culture
The First African-American Poet and Her Love of Ancient Greece
In 1761, Phillis Wheatley, a young West African girl, was captured and brought to America on a slave ship. There Susanna Wheatley, wife of prominent Boston businessman John Wheatley, bought her at an auction to serve as lady's maid.
The...
Diplomacy
President Biden Supports ‘Constructive Steps’ Between Greece and Turkey
US President Joe Biden “expressed support for recent constructive steps” in the relationship between Greece and Turkey in a call with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday.
The White House said that Biden was supportive of “recent constructive steps” in...
Business
Greece Honored at the New York Stock Exchange
Greece was honored on the Greek American Issuer Day at the New York Stock Exchange which took place on Tuesday within the context of the 25th Annual Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum.
This special ceremony has been taking place...
Greek News
US Reps Call on the UK to Return Parthenon Marbles to Greece
US Representatives of the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues sent a letter calling on the UK to return to the negotiation table in discussions about returning the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.
The recipient of the letter is British PM Rishi...