The 86th annual Greek Independence Day Parade will take place this Sunday on Fifth Avenue in New York, featuring over 120 groups, 52 floats, and 15 bands. Organized by the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York, the event will honor Greek heritage with distinguished guests and honorees, including actor Christoforos Papakaliatis and Olympian Pyrros Dimas, as it marches from 64th to 79th Street led by the Evzones.
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An ancient bronze griffin head, stolen nearly a century ago, was repatriated to Greece from New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art on March 21, 2025. Now displayed at the Archaeological Museum of Olympia
Greek communities across Europe, Australia, and the United States will join nationwide protests in Greece this Friday to mark two years since the Tempe rail tragedy. Demonstrations are planned in cities including Berlin, Copenhagen, Stockholm, New York, Boston, Chicago, and Montreal, as organizers demand accountability and justice for the victims.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. has returned 11 antiquities valued at nearly $1 million to Greece. The artifacts, seized during investigations into antiquities trafficking, including a probe into convicted London-based trafficker Robin Symes, were handed over at a repatriation ceremony with Greece’s Minister of Culture Dr. Lina Mendoni. This latest action is part of the Antiquities Trafficking Unit’s broader effort, which has recovered over 2,225 stolen items valued at $250 million during Bragg’s tenure.
The New York District Attorney’s Office is set to return 11 ancient Greek artifacts valued at $1 million to Greece. This significant repatriation effort, marked by a ceremony in Manhattan, highlights ongoing international collaboration to restore cultural heritage. Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni will be in New York for the event, honoring Matthew Bogdanos’s role in recovering the artifacts.
Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni will visit the US within the framework of bilateral…
US President-elect Donald Trump received a sentence without penalty in his New York hush money case, making him the first American president to be inaugurated as a convicted felon. Despite the guilty verdict on 34 counts of falsifying business records, no prison time or monetary penalties were imposed, as Trump criticized the proceedings as a political witch hunt.
Greek singer and beauty icon Anna Vissi is celebrating her 67th birthday today, marking a…
Greek-Americans have strengthened their presence in the U.S. House of Representatives following the 2024 elections, with six Greek-American lawmakers elected, up from five. Notable winners include Nicole Malliotakis, Chris Pappas, Mike Haridopolos, Gus Bilirakis, and Dina Titus. The Greek-American community and the Greek lobby have expressed satisfaction with the results, which reflect growing influence in U.S. politics.
Festival Audience Award for Most Popular Film Goes to The Promotion
Kostas Koronaios wins Best Performance in a Feature Film for The Last Taxi Driver
Anthi Fakidari, a 21-year-old model from Greece, made history as the first Greek to walk the Victoria’s Secret runway. The rising star has quickly gained international recognition, working with top fashion brands like Chanel and Armani. Fakidari’s debut marked a major milestone in her career as she continues to shine on global runways.
In a stunning ceremony at the Archdiocesan Church of the Holy Trinity, John Catsimatidis Jr., son of Greek-American billionaire John Catsimatidis, married his beloved Megan Fitzpatrick. The wedding was a family affair, with Father Alex Karloutsos, a close friend of the family and godfather to the groom, officiating.
On her recent arrival in New York, Ifigeneia Kanara, the newly appointed Consul General of…
During his visit to New York for the UN General Assembly, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis presented Greece’s economic prospects and reform plans to American investors. He emphasized the importance of political stability and fiscal responsibility, highlighting the achievement of regaining investment grade within the first year of his second term. Mitsotakis also discussed Greece’s role in the upcoming European five-year cycle and outlined investment opportunities in the education and health sectors.
Greece will call on the European Union to provide medical assistance to injured Lebanese citizens…
President Erdoğan met with Chancellor Scholz to discuss bilateral relations, Israel’s attacks on Gaza, Türkiye’s EU membership process, and regional issues. Erdoğan emphasized the need to revitalize Türkiye-EU relations and condemned Israel’s violence against Palestinians, stating that Western support emboldens Israel’s actions.
Hellenic Film Society USA will present its Lifetime Achievement Award to Award-winning Greek Actress Vangelio Andredaki at the upcoming New Your Greek Film Expo 2024.
The meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is confirmed for Tuesday in New York, addressing key issues such as migration, regional developments, and bilateral relations.
Thanos Tokakis talks about his work, career, New York Greek Film Expo, and what’s next
On this day in 1977, opera diva Maria Callas dies in Paris aged 54 Greek…