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Greece Opens Silicon Valley Greek Hub in San Francisco
Greece opened the Silicon Valley Greek Hub (SVGH) in San Francisco during a visit of government officials at the weekend.
Members of the Greek community of the Bay Area active in the field of technology and entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley...
Africa
First US Case of Omicron Variant Detected in San Francisco
The first case of the Omicron variant was just detected on Wednesday in the city of San Francisco, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which identified the first US case of the mutated virus...
Greek church
Metropolis of San Francisco Sends Message of Hope for September 11
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco sent a message of hope and pray on the September 11 Remembrance Day, on the 20th anniversary of the tragedy
Festivals
San Francisco Greek Film Festival: All the Winners and Virtual Events
The San Francisco Greek Film Festival (SFGFF), held mostly virtually, wrapped its 18th annual event, which was presented April 16-25, 2021.
Greek News
San Francisco to Honor 200th Anniversary of Greek War of Independence
The San Francisco City Hall will be illuminated with the colors of the Greek flag on March 25, on the 200th Anniversary of the 1821 Greek War of Independence.
Greek News
San Francisco Greek Film Festival to Offer Free, Virtual and Drive-In Movies
This year's San Francisco Greek Film Festival, which is set for April 16-25, 2021, will offer free, virtual film screenings.
Diaspora
2019’s Hellenic Charity Gala set for November 16 in San Francisco
The Elios Charitable Foundation recently announced plans for the upcoming biennial Hellenic Charity Ball, scheduled for Saturday, November 16 at San Francisco’s historic Westin St. Francis hotel on Union Square.
This year’s formal dinner dance and awards show will honor...
events
2017 San Francisco Greek Film Festival Kicks Off
The fourteenth annual San Francisco Greek Film Festival has opened Saturday and is showcasing 27 feature films and shorts from directors of Greek/Cypriot descent from around the world.
It is considered the oldest Greek Film Festival in America and it...
Movies
12th Annual San Francisco Greek Film Festival
San Francisco is hosting its 12th Annual Greek Film Festival on May 9 and through May 17. This year, 34 films will be screened over 8 days at the Delancey Street Screening Room in San Francisco. The festival, which...
Celebrities
San Francisco’s Most Popular Journalist is Greek
San Francisco's most popular, award-winning journalist and anchorwoman has Greek blood. Vicki Liviakis is one of the most recognizable journalists of the KRON 4 network.
She has won two Emmy Awards for Best Entertainment Program for The West and Best On Camera...
Art
The Happiest Man in San Francisco is Greek
Greek interactive artist and designer George Zisiadis is considered to be the happiest man in San Francisco. He has spoken to electronic magazine ellines.com about his life in the United States, and his work.
Zisiadis was born in New York...
Diaspora
San Francisco Turned Blue and White for Greek Parade
On Sunday, April 7, Downtown San Francisco, Market Street and the Civic Center Plaza were dressed in blue and white colors as the Greek Communities of Northern California from Modesto to Sacramento and up to Marin County and Napa...
Greek News
San Francisco Chronicle Praises Greek Wines Over Italian and Spanish
San Francisco Chronicle featured Greek white wines, occasioned by a campaign launched in the United States to promote Greek wines abroad.
Editor Jon Bonne describes this campaign as "more than welcome" since they have always been something truly exciting. Although...
Greek News
9th Annual San Francisco Greek Film Festival Begins
The 9th Annual San Francisco Greek Film Festival began yesterday with “The Guide,” a comedy directed by Zacharias Mavroeidis, and will go till the end of the week. The festival runs Monday May 7-Sunday May 13. The 2012 San...
Greek News
March 25th Parade in San Francisco Cancelled
The Hellenic Federation of Northern California decided to cancel this year’s established March 25th parade in San Francisco.
After a sudden plenary session, the Confederation decided that the event scheduled to be held at the Auditorium of San Francisco’s Town...