It’s been 19 years since the 9/11 terror attacks. On this day 9/11 in 2001, two planes flew into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. As the Twin Towers…
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On this day 9/11 in 2001, two planes flew into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. Today, 19 years later, the sad and emotional memories resurface…
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on Monday used sprigs of basil and holy water to bless the restart of construction works at the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. On 9/11 in 2001, two…
Construction on the new Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at the World Trade Center in New York City, will resume on Monday. “Monday’s going to be a very emotional…
American Airlines announced new routes for next year’s summer season, including from New York to Athens. In a bid to come back from Covid-19 stronger, JetBlue Airways and American Airlines have joined…
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…
Qatar Airways continues to maintain its position as the largest international carrier in the world, operating over 270 weekly flights to more than 45 destinations. With demand steadily rising, Qatar Airways has…
The Greek Culture Ministry on Wednesday announced that it would seek the repatriation of a 2,700-year-old bronze horse statue from New York which it says was illegally exported from Greece, after a…
BVLGARI is a world leading luxury brand known for its fine jewellery, watches, fragrances, accessories and leather goods. And although it ranks as one of Italy’s most prominent brands, it was in…
On May 13, 1883, Georgios Papanikolaou, a Greek physician who was a pioneer in cytopathology and invented the revolutionary ‘Pap Smear’ test, was born in Kimi, Evia. He is regarded as one…
The Society of Kastorians “OMONOIA” New York, during the crisis created by the pandemic coronavirus, has dedicated its philanthropic work and solidarity not only to its members and Greek community, but also to…
Everyday we are reminded of the gravity of the coronavirus pandemic. But there is hope to be found in some of the remarkable tales of recovery. Yiayia Sophie, 102, is one of…
Niko’s Souvlaki, Astoria’s newest Greek grill eatery, yesterday donated food to hospital staff who are on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic. Astoria is the heart of New York’s Greek community. “We…
Gifted and talented 7-year-old pianist Stelios Kerasidis has penned an ‘Isolation Waltz’, taking inspiration from the difficult days global citizens are going through due to the coronavirus pandemic. “Hi guys! I’m Stelios. Let’s…
Greek-Australian business man talks to exclusively to Greek City Times from the inside of his forced quarantine hotel room, following the strict new measures put in place by the Australian government in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has halted almost all normal every day activities and events for people worldwide, especially after the World Health Organisation named it a global pandemic earlier this week. Many places are…
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…