Greek-American
Diaspora
Grand Benefactor of Greek-American Community Nikos Andriotis Dies
Nikos Andriotis, the former president of the historic community of the Cathedral of St. Demetrios of Astoria, located in Astoria, New York, passed away at the age of 82 on Saturday, September 2nd. The dedicated benefactor of the Greek-American...
Diaspora
A Greek-American Prohibition Story, and a “Philotimo” Lesson
Ninety years ago, Prohibition was in force, and the consumption or sale of alcohol was illegal in the entire United States. It is hard to believe but nonetheless true, and it was a law regularly flouted.
From 1920 to 1933,...
History
Johnny Otis: The Greek Blues Legend Who Passed as Black
While James Brown was seen as the godfather of soul music, for many music critics Johnny Otis was considered the godfather of rhythm and blues. But what his many fans across the U.S.A. did not know was that he...
History
George Dilboy, The First Greek-American to Fall in World War I
George Dilboy was the first Greek-American soldier to receive the Medal of Honor, America's highest medal for bravery.
Diaspora
Moving Video of a Greek American’s First Visit to Greece at 89 Years Old
The story of an 89-year-old Greek American's first visit to Greece, the nation where his parents were born and from which they emigrated to the U.S., is captured in a touching social media video.
The TikTok post recounts, through a...
Celebrities
10 Celebrities You’d Never Guess are of Greek Descent
There are many celebrities who have Greek names and speak of their Greek heritage all of the time. However, there are also a bunch of famous people who are of Greek descent that might surprise you!
Let's take a look...
Business
Greek American Billionaire John Catsimatidis Wants to Buy CNN
Greek-born billionaire John Catsimatidis said on Thursday he wants to buy CNN from its parent Warner Bros. Discovery.
"I'd go run the place tomorrow morning, and all I'd want is $1 per year and a piece of the upside," the...
Greece
The Remarkable Story of the Greek Spy Who Helped Defeat the Nazis
The story of Helias Doundoulakis is like a good war movie: The story of the Greek spy who helped Greece and the U.S. beat the Nazis
Business
Silicon Valley Bank: Greek American Tim Mayopoulos Named CEO of New Entity
Tim J. Mayopoulos, a Greek-American banker, was appointed by the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as the new boss of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) which collapsed last week.
Mayopoulos was named CEO of the newly created entity, named Silicon Valley...
Crime
Greek American Arrested in Tarpon Springs, FL for Video Voyeurism
A Greek American man was arrested for allegedly setting up a camera in the men’s restroom of a coffee shop in Tarpon Springs Florida.
Spyridon Voulgarakis was arrested on March 11 and charged with battery and video voyeurism.
Police said a...