Archdiocese Treasurer Presents Full Report to Archdiocesan Council on Financial Crisis
Michael Psaros, treasurer of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America addressed the full Archdiocesan Council this morning at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City where hundreds of representatives from various Metropolises around the country are meeting. The subject of the financial crisis that has gripped the Archdiocese was on the agenda and a […]
Contradicting Announcements from Archbishop and Treasurer of Archdiocese on Forensic Audit of Church Finances
According to a press release issued on Thursday evening, October 19, 2017 by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, Archbishop Demetrios of America attempted to reassure the faithful that “a forensic audit is under way” of Archdiocesan finances. This directly contradicts a statement by Archdiocese treasurer Michael Psaros, who emphatically told more than fifty people […]
Price Alert: Chicago to Athens Flights Next Summer for Under $660
We’re scouring various flights services online a regular basis trying to find the best possible deals for our readers to visit Greece next summer. The latest insane deals from Chicago to Athens (via Philadelphia) are coming in for next July at about $659 round trip, for a 10-day trip. Spend a minute for yourself and […]
Greek Government Announces Plans to Handout 1 Billion Euros to its Poorest Citizens
Greece’s government announced plans to handout about 1 billion euro to disenfranchised citizens following favorable budget expectations for the year. The support is aimed at Greek citizens who have suffered the most during the seven-year crisis that has crippled the economy, forced hundreds of thousands of people to move abroad and led to skyrocketing unemployment— […]
The Greek Orthodox Church Has a Prayer for Name Changes Following Gender Reassignment Surgery
While Greek Orthodox Church leaders protest Greece’s new gender laws and some have even ordered their parishes to ring bells every day to mourn these new laws, the fact remains that the Greek Orthodox Church has, amongst its catalogue of thousands of prayers, a reading for clergymen called “A Prayer at the Giving of a […]
Planning for Summer 2018: The Best Way to Secure the Cheapest Flights
With 2017 behind us and a record-breaking tourist year for Greece— more than 30 million people will have visited the country by the end of 2017, many of us are already busy planning for 2018. Perhaps the biggest expense in planning summer vacations is the transatlantic flight from your departure city to Athens. Although old-fashioned […]
U.S. State Department Approves $2.4 Billion Military Sale to Greece
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $2.4 billion foreign military sales to Greece for Lockheed Martin to convert F-16 aircraft into a Block V configuration for the Greek air force. The transaction was much touted by U.S. President Donald Trump during a press conference with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. Greece has asked […]
One Woman Theatrical Show “Melina: The Last Greek Goddess” on NYC Stage for Three Nights Only
Renowned Cypriot actress, Paola Hadjilambri will be performing her one-woman theatrical show “Melina: The Last Greek Goddess” for three nights only – October 27, 28 and 29, at the Hellenic Cultural Center, Astoria New York. The show is written and directed by Paul Lambis. “Melina: The Last Greek Goddess”, a one-woman play, brings to life […]
Trump Praises Greece’s Economic Revival at White House Meeting with Alexis Tsipras
Putting the old days aside when Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras called Donald Trump’s ways “evil,” the two leaders sat face to face in what were called “highly productive meetings,” seeking to strengthen already close ties between two nation’s whose connections run deep to each one’s founding. In remarks to reporters, U.S. President Donald Trump […]
Flights to Greece Are Insanely Low from the United States for Summer 2018
While most people are still shedding their tans from Greek Summer 2017 and recalling fond memories to islands and villages throughout Greece, smart travelers are already planning ahead for next summer. We searched random flights from five U.S. cities with high concentrations of Greeks and found fares on major international carriers with connections in Europe […]
