- “La Parisienne” Goes to the Opera: Maria Callas as Priestess
- Over 40 US Policymakers Commemorate the 50th Dark Anniversary of the Turkish invasion in Cyprus at 39th Annual PSEKA Conference
- Remembering The Turkish Invasion of Cyprus and The Fight to Flee with Famagusta Native and Founder of Aktina FM Elena Maroulleti
- Marc Chagall And Greece: A Love Story
- $17 Million AHEPA Gift Will Open Doors For A Generation Of Students
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Fordham Honors Solon P. Patterson and Marianna R. Patterson
In recognition of their outstanding support for Fordham’s Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Solon P. Patterson and Marianna R. Patterson will be presented with Fordham’s highest honor, the University’s distinguished Founder’s Award at the 18th Annual Fordham Founder’s...
- Posted March 13, 2019
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Greek businesses well represented at this year’s Hermes Expo International
By David Bjorkgren Look for a strong Greek presence at the 2019 Hermes Expo International. Thanks to an improving Greek economy, businesses absent in recent years are returning in full force to court the US market. “This...
- Posted March 13, 2019
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Dr. George Handjinicolaou HABA’s Executive of the Year 2019
The Hellenic-American Association for Professionals in Finance (HABA) will honor Dr. George Handjinicolaou, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Piraeus Bank and Athens Stock Exchange, as its 2019 Executive of the Year on Thursday, April 4th, 2019 at...
- Posted March 13, 2019
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Velios Capital: Delivering Satisfaction, Navigating Transaction
by Athena Efter What do a former football player and property manager both have in common? Team work that scores a winning goal. As I look around the swanky minimalist LIC office space, with walls covered in...
- Posted March 13, 2019
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“Prometheus” Greek Teachers Association Kindles the Pages of Greek History; Advocates for the Future of Greek Education
by Athena Efter The Greek Teachers Association “Prometheus,” founded in 1975, hosted its first symposium, “A Dedication to the Three Hierarchs, Greek Letters, and Greek Language,” on Sunday, February 17 at 3pm in the St. Demetrios School...
- Posted March 13, 2019
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Meet Greek Pole Vaulter Emmanuel Karalis
by Markos Papadatos Greek pole vaulter Emmanuel “Manolo” Karalis chatted with this Greek-American journalist about his plans for 2019, and he opened up about his brand #FlyManoloFly. Karalis’ main plan is to be 100 percent prepared for...
- Posted March 13, 2019
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The Hellenic Classical Charter School Conducts Research in Crete and Plays Basket with Giannis Antetokounmpo!
Congratulations and safe travels to the 2019 National History Day Team (NHD) of the Hellenic Classical Charter School in Brooklyn, New York! These five students will be competing in the National History Day Fair’s Junior Group Performance...
- Posted March 13, 2019
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35th Annual PSEKA Cyprus Conference in Washington June 4-6, 2019
The 35th Annual PSEKA Cyprus Conference in Washington, DC will take place June 4-6, 2019. This conference is hosted by the International Coordinating Committee — Justice for Cyprus (PSEKA), the Hellenic American Leadership Council (HALC), the Coordinated...
- Posted March 13, 2019
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Religion and Politics in Brazil: Orthodox Influences
by Graham McGeoch* The recent elections in Brazil have once again placed religion and politics at the fore of public debates. Not surprisingly, the election of President Jair Bolsonaro has focused attention on the growing influence of...
- Posted March 13, 2019
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“Kumilio” and how an architect from Evia turned award-winning producer of fig preserves!
by Kelly Fanarioti When Kostas Lambrou decided seven years ago to join his profession as architect with his passion for making “Kumilιo” preserves, based on figs (figs being one of the world’s best superfoods), he never imagined...
- Posted March 13, 2019
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Joint Cultural Celebration of Cypriot and Jewish organizations in New York
Members of New York’s Cypriot and Jewish communities organized recently a Cultural Celebration with their traditional food, wines, dancing and music at the Pancyprian Center/Dionysos Restaurant. The event was held jointly by the Federation of American Cypriot...
- Posted March 13, 2019
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AHEPA’s Historic Manhattan-based Delphi #25 becomes the Organization’s Largest Chapter
Thirty seven Greek-Americans and Philhellenes were initiated into the historic Delphi #25 chapter of the Order of AHEPA at Gallagher’s Steakhouse in Manhattan on January 23, 2019 and the Chapter achieved the position of “The Largest Chapter...
- Posted March 13, 2019
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Dr. Stella Lymberis Honored with the Exceptional Woman in Medicine Award
Dr. Stella Lymberis, Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at NYU Langone Medical Center of the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center has been recognized as an Exceptional Woman in Medicine for 2018 by Castle Connolly,...
- Posted March 13, 2019
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Learn, Love, and Connect with Greece through Sports and Culture
Learn Love and Connect (LLC) Globe Program is an athletic, educational and cultural program which aims at connecting Greeks from different parts of the world with Hellas through sports, culture and arts. This program was born as...
- Posted March 13, 2019
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ExxonMobil to Receive The Cyprus-US Chamber of Commerce Merit Award
The Cyprus-U.S. Chamber of Commerce (cyprususchamber.com) announced that ExxonMobil is the Chamber’s 2019 Distinguished Merit Award recipient. Bestowed annually, the Award honors corporations and individuals who have raised the profile of Cyprus and made an extraordinary contribution...
- Posted March 13, 2019
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Acclaimed Greek-American Historian Speros Vryonis Dies at 90
by Tasos Kokkinidis Speros Vryonis Jr., the famed Greek American historian who was a specialist in Byzantine, Balkan, and Greek history, died on Monday, March 12 in Sacramento, California at the age of 90. He was the...
- Posted March 13, 2019
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Setting a Standard
His name was Nikos Mouyiaris. He died on January 5 in New York, where he lived. The newspapers described him as a “businessman and philanthropist” (Kathimerini January 6, 2019). These words both seem empty. He was my...
- Posted March 13, 2019
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The Agora in Limassol, Cyprus an 100 Years Old Food Market Returns as a Multifunctional Space
For many of us, the food court is the first place to visit in a mall. In response The Properity Group brings a unique two million Euro project, the new Limassol Agora food market, coming to Limassol...
- Posted March 13, 2019
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The Promise of Natural Gas…
It should not come as a surprise that huge natural gas reserves were spotted in Cyprus! Greek people are famous for producing natural gas in abundance throughout history! And it has always been exuded naturally, not the...
- Posted March 13, 2019
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L100 Young Professionals’ Holiday Gathering
by Anastasia & Callie Pantelidis As the newly appointed chairs of The Young Professionals of Leadership 100, we were thrilled with the outcome of our 2018 holiday gathering and have been overwhelmed by the support we’ve received...
- Posted January 2, 2019
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The Hellenic Initiative Partners with Actors Nia Vardalos and John Stamos to Help Rebuild Greek Orphanage
Nia Vardalos and John Stamos, actors of Greek descent, and The Hellenic Initiative (THI) are launching an online campaign to help rebuild the Greek Orthodox Lyreion Orphanage destroyed by wildfires in Greece last July. THI is a...
- Posted January 2, 2019
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Wealth Management Strategies for 2019 – An Interview with John Calamos
Investors are likely to remember 2018 as a challenging year. Stocks gyrated and rising interest rates put pressure on the bond markets. We asked John P. Calamos, Sr., to explain what’s been going on and to discuss...
- Posted January 2, 2019
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METAXA: the Original Greek Spirit – a Modern Classic!
by Kelly Fanarioti It all started in 1888 when Spyros Metaxas, an adventurer and man of taste, decided to start his own business in fine goods. Always travelling, Metaxas discovered different spirits and wines from around the...
- Posted January 2, 2019
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Interview with Billy Joel: The ‘Piano Man’
On November 8, this Greek-American journalist and editor had the distinct privilege to interview Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Billy Joel at the red carpet of the Long Island Music Hall of Fame. At the seventh...
- Posted January 2, 2019
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The Prosperity Group Revitalizes Limassol’s Traditional Agora
As part of its ongoing ethos of social contribution, The Prosperity Group is sponsoring the upgrading of the Ayios Nicolaos roundabout in Limassol through the creation of a landmark fountain that WAS due for completion by the...
- Posted January 2, 2019