Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are now proud Greek citizens. The two-time Oscar winner, and his wife, are taking a well-deserved vacation in Greece. https://www.instagram.com/p/CDGDHiODHhN/ Earlier this year at the 77th Golden…
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His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America officiates at the funeral service of George Zapantis
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on Monday officiated at the funeral service of the late George Zapantis, at the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church in Whitestone, New York. George Zapantis, a…
George Zapantis, a 29-year-old Greek-American, was killed by police in New York’s borough of Queens, after a neighbour misreported that he was carrying a gun inside his own home. Ricky Noble, a…
Family members of 29-year-old George Zapantis, along with thousands of people in the US and around world, are demanding answers from the police about the incident that led to his death. Zapantis…
A 29-year-old Greek-American was killed by police in New York’s borough of Queens, after a neighbour misreported that he was carrying a gun inside his own home. George Zapantis, who suffered from…
“Decision-makers can use measures that will try to avert having the virus infect people and settings who are at high risk of severe outcomes,” he writes.
“These measures may be possible to be far more precise and tailored to specific high- risk individuals and settings than blind lockdown of the entire society.”
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on Wednesday, joined peaceful protests in Brooklyn “to stand in solidarity with my fellow sisters and brothers whose rights have been sorely abused.” The demonstrations began…
Greek-American computer scientist Lydia Kavraki, a professor of bioengineering, electrical and computer engineering, and mechanical engineering at Rice University in Houston, Texas, has been honoured with the ACM/AAAI Allen Newell Award. The…
Greek American Greg Zanis, who spent over 20 years making and delivering crosses to honour victims of mass shootings in the U.S., passed away on Monday at the age of 69, after…
Members of the Greek American community congregated in Astoria, New York City on Sunday 8th March to express their solidarity with Greece. According to witness accounts, more than two thousand people attended…
Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks, who recently acquired Greek citizenship, and his Greek American wife Rita Wilson, have released a video inviting people around the world to join the events in commemorating 200…
The Northern Aegean Relief Alliance, which is made up of organisations representing each of the three islands- Chios, Lesvos and Samos, have announced they are holding an awareness rally in New York City…
In Nashville, Tennessee you will find a full-scale replica of the Parthenon, which was built by Americans in 1897, in honour of the Ancient Greeks. Known as ‘Athens of the South,’ the…
A new museum dedicated to Spartan history and culture is set to open its doors at the University of Connecticut in the United States. A meeting between Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and UConn Professor Ilias Tomazos…
Mama Jo’s, owned by Joanna Despas, a Greek migrant who arrived in the US in the 1960s, has been voted Best Breakfast Cart in New York! The famous food stand, on the corner…
Happy Birthday to Hollywood’s sweetheart Jennifer Aniston who was born on February 11, 1969, in California, to Greek actor John Aniston and English actress Nancy Dow. Jennifer spent a year of her…
New York’s Astoria is famous for its large Greek community and variety of Greek taverns and cafes that line the streets of the popular neighbourhood. And now another Greek eatery has been…
Fotis Dulos, the luxury-home builder charged with murdering his estranged wife, Jennifer Dulos, has passed away two days after attempting suicide at his Connecticut home. Dulos, 52, had been hospitalised with carbon monoxide…
By Stamatina Mylonas Anyone who lives in the Northeast United States can tell you the most popular diners, pizza shops, and restaurants in the area, are probably owned by a Greek person.…
Greek American millionaire Fotis Dulos, the real estate developer charged with murdering his estranged wife Jennifer Farber Dulos, was hospitalised in New York on Wednesday following a suicide attempt, as a Connecticut…