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Actor John Stamos Presents His Beloved Santorini
The famous Greek American actor John Stamos, now starring in Gore Vidal's The Best Man, told his fans in an interview with Vanity Fair magazine that his father's native Greek island of Santorini is never far from his mind...
Greek News
John Stamos Promoting Greek Yogurt in the US
Following the steps of our famous pop star Sakis Rouvas, Greek-American John Stamos has decided to advertise a Greek yogurt that American consumers have literally fallen in love with--Oikos yogurt.
The charming greek-american is the central person of the commercial...
events
John Stamos Performs in Bryant Park
Stars of hit shows on and off Broadway take the stage in Bryant Park for one last time this summer. Numbers performed by the casts of Billy Elliot, South Pacific, Mamma Mia!, and Altar Boyz, along with special appearances...
Celebrities
Stamos Helps Teen Amputee Make Dream Trip
Greek-American actor, John Stamos, helps people make their wishes come true. Stamos told US Weekly that he will answer a 19-year-old girl’s request, who suffers from a serious disease .
He will help Kaitlyn Dobrow make her dream trip to...
Greek News
The (Well-Known) Greek-Americans Named John We Celebrate Today
Greeks in Greece and some in America celebrate name-days. In Greece, John is most commonly celebrated on January 7th. Giannis or Yiannis, the Greek version of the name John, is a very common male name in Greece. It is...
Culture
Growing Up Greek-American: 15 Things We All Experienced in Childhood
Growing up Greek-American you are privy to a unique childhood, filled with some pretty strange customs (strange to those who are not Greek, anyway).
entertainment
Full House’s Bob Saget Found Dead at Florida Hotel
The US actor and comedian Bob Saget, best known for starring in the sitcom Full House, died suddenly at age 65, his family announced on Sunday evening.
The actor was found unresponsive by staff in his room at the Ritz-Carlton...
Greek News
President Obama Hosts Greek Independence Reception with Greek FinMin Varoufakis in Attendance
With Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis and hundreds of Greek-Americans including John Stamos in attendance, President Barack Obama's reception in honor of Greek Independence was literally a Full House.
Guests were welcomed at the White House's East room at 5.15pm...
Greek News
Greek Yogurt Battling it Out in US Sales
The U.S. has seen a major surge in various Greek yogurts popping up on supermarket shelves. What was once dominated by the popular FAGE brand exporting directly from Greece, has now become a battle of the best Greek yogurt...
Diaspora
AHEPA Celebrates 100 Years Since it was Founded in Atlanta, Georgia
On July 26, 1922, AHEPA (American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association) was founded by eight visionary Greek immigrants in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Greek immigrants came together in a fraternal bond to form the Order of AHEPA to combat discrimination, bigotry, and...
events
American Hellenic Council to Honor Calamos; Kounalakis; Rossides; Economides
On Saturday April 25, 2015 the American Hellenic Council of Southern California (AHC), a non-partisan political advocacy organization, will host its 40th Annual Honors Dinner Dance at the Millenium Biltmore Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles.
Since its inception, the American Hellenic Council...
Diaspora
Anthony Kouzounis Elected AHEPA Supreme President
The delegates of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), a leading association for the nation's millions of American citizens of Greek heritage and Philhellenes, elected Anthony Kouzounis (photo - left), Houston, as their supreme president at the 91st...