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USA
Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce Forges Relationships at Top US Military Exhibition
The ceremony inaugurating the Greek kiosk at the AUSA2019 International Defense and Security Exhibition held every year at the Walter Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC took place this week with much fanfare.
The AUSA, or Association for the United States...
Politics
John Kerry: There are Strong Bilateral Relationships with Greece
The American Foreign Minister John Kerry refers to strong bilateral relations between the U.S. and Greece, sending a message of solidarity and support to the Greek people as well as congratulating the Greek Presidency of the EU.
On the occasion...
Economy
Strong Bilateral Relationships Between Greece and USA
During the meeting between US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Greek FM Stavros Lambrinidis at the State Department, Clinton underlined bilateral relationships between USA and Greece, that continue strong, regional and international matters, and of course the international...
USA
Independence Day and the Current Greek-Turkish Relationship Through the Eyes of a Greek Hero
Like the Greeks who fought in 1821 for Greece’s independence against the Ottoman Empire, Greek-American Aris Anagnos shares the spirit of revolution against world's injustices.
Anagnos was born in Greece and came to the States in 1946 after he served...
Interviews
Archbishop Demetrios Talks about His Relationship with the White House
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Archbishop Demetrios, the Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in America talks exclusively to "GR" about his role in the US, and the relationship of the Greek Church with the White House throughout the years.
Greek Food
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...
Diaspora
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...
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...
Diaspora
George Karlaftis Is the Grand Master of the Greek New York Parade
George Karlaftis, who just won his second Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs, will be the Grand Master of the New York Parade to honor Greek independence, organizers announced on Thursday.
The 2024 Greek Independence Parade Weekend will consist...
Greece
The Gambling Legend That Was Nick the Greek
"Nick the Greek" will forever be remembered as one of the most famous legends of gambling in the United States.
Politics
Biden-Trump Rematch Is Official as They Clinch Nominations
US President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump have both passed the delegate thresholds to clinch their parties' nominations for the election in November.
Both Biden and Trump won primary elections in Georgia, Mississippi, and Washington state on Tuesday....
Media
Putin Delivers a Diatribe on Ukraine, CIA in Tucker Carlson Interview
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson released his interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who started with a long diatribe on Russian history and its relationship with Ukraine.
The two-hour, seven-minute interview was recorded on 6 February and released in...
Diaspora
The Greeks Who Took Over Miami’s Hospitality Industry
The Greeks of Miami make up a vibrant community that includes many entrepreneurs excelling in the bar and restaurant business; raising the standards of hospitality in South Florida.
Since the economic crisis that hit Greece in the 2010s, many Greeks...
Diaspora
Greek Adoptee in US Discovers Biological Father After 63 Years
A Greek adoptee in the US eventually discovered the identity of his biological father after 63 years thanks to the Eftychia Project.
The Project is a nonprofit organization that provides assistance and support free of charge to Greek adoptees searching for...
Greek church
Elpidophoros Clashes With Greek Church Over Same-Sex Marriage
Elpidophoros, the head of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, expressed over the weekend his disagreement with the Head of the Orthodox Church in Greece over the baptism of children by same-sex parents.
In a wide-ranging interview with the Athens...