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.
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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…
Paris Hilton dazzled at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards in a custom silver gown by Celia Kritharioti Couture, complete with shimmering accessories and elegance, as she graced the red carpet with her sister Nicky Rothschild Hilton at the prestigious event in New York.
Costas Spiliadis, the mastermind behind the Milos restaurant empire, has created a luxury hospitality brand that stands toe-to-toe with global giants like Nobu and Carbone. His empire, which includes eleven restaurants from Miami to Dubai, a boutique hotel in Greece, and a fleet of yachts, is valued at over $100 million.
“Brando with a Glass Eye” by award winning Greek Australian director Antonis Tsonis will have…
On this day, 9/11 in 2001, two planes flew into the Twin Towers of the…
There is a heritage battle currently being played out in New York over a rare…
American Airlines is increasing its service to Athens, Greece for Summer 2025 with three routes from the US. Passengers can now fly from New York (JFK), Philadelphia, and Charlotte to the Greek capital with daily service offered on most routes.
Excerpt: Art and appetites collide this August with the arrival of Tziki, a new fast-casual Greek restaurant opening in Chelsea.
Thrilled to see Olympiacos lighting up the iconic Nasdaq Tower in Times Square, New York!
Stefanos Kasselakis, President of the SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance, is meeting with Archbishop Elpidophoros of America in New York today as part of his US visit. Kasselakis will also engage with the editorial board and journalists from the Wall Street Journal and other media outlets.
Daren Metropoulos, son of Greek-American billionaire investor Dean Metropoulos and owner of the Playboy mansion, has made headlines by purchasing a historic beachfront mansion in Palm Beach, Florida, for a whopping $148 million in cash.
Nick Pantazis and Tom Papadakos, inspired by their love for Greek culture and the convivial spirit of the local “barraki” (μπαράκι) —a Greek word meaning small bar, nightclub, or lounge, often used informally to describe a neighborhood hangout—decided to bring this lively social atmosphere to Chicago.
Greek Foreign Affairs Minister George Gerapetritis emphasized Greece’s potential to serve as a bridge between…
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis is visiting New York next week as Greece claims its third participation, with the status of a non-permanent member state, in the UN Security Council for the period 2025-2026. The election will take place on Thursday, June 6, in the General Assembly.
A wave of anti-war demonstrations has swept through several prominent universities in the United States,…
