Dr. Christos Christou Appointed International President of Global Medical Organization
Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières) announced that Dr. Christos Christou will begin his tenure as the organization’s new international president after being elected in June. Born in Trikala, a city in central Greece, Christou graduated from the Aristotle University Medical School in Thessaloniki and received his masters in international health from the University of […]
Petition Against British Museum Gains Thousands of Signatures
The Chicago-based Hellenic American Leadership Council (HALC) has launched an online petition in an effort to coerce the British Museum to return the Parthenon Marbles to Greece — nearly two centuries since they were “acquired” by Lord Elgin. HALC’s petition comes at a time when Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that he would request […]
Story of Artistic Life on Greek Island Makes Shortlist for Top Australian Prize
A book that tells of the free-spirited years when Australian writers Charmian Clift and George Johnston lived on the Greek island of Hydra has been shortlisted in the 2019 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards — a top Australian award for literature. “Half the Perfect World” by Paul Genoni and Tanya Dalziell chronicles the lives of prominent […]
Greek Feta Cheese Dip (Tirokafteri) by Tassos Antoniou
Creamy, cheesy, spicy — tirokafteri has all of the flavors to make it one of the best options for dips. Not that we have anything against tzatziki of course, but why not mix things up with another savory blend of Greek tastes? To help with this, food author, blogger and personality Tassos Antoniou has shared […]
(Video) Fire Ravages Greek Island of Zakynthos
The Ionian island of Zakynthos endured large forest fires on Sunday and Monday that caused damage to farmhouses and a hotel while forcing the evacuation of two villages. Hundreds of residents from Keri and Agalas evacuated as a safety precaution, as the fire was quickly spreading — fanned by strong winds blowing nearby. “We evacuated […]
Legendary Poet Ioannis Valaoritis Passes Away
The widely respected Greek poet, author and playwright Ioannis Valaoritis (often known publicly as “Nanos”) has passed away at age 98. Valaoritis was one of Greece’s most renowned modern poets. In 2004 the Athens Academy of Letters and Science awarded him the prestigious prize for poetry in recognition of his life’s work while the president […]
(Video) US Ambassador Pyatt: Time to Invest in Greece is Now
“Ι can say with great confidence that, from an American perspective, the time to invest in Greece is now.” That was the pinnacle of US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt’s remarks during the 2019 Southeast Europe Energy Forum on September 6 in Thessaloniki Pyatt cited recently elected prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his new administration’s […]
(Video) Massachusetts Greek Orthodox Church Target of Hate Crime
Following shocking acts of vandalism on the walls of their church, members of a New England Greek Orthodox community remain troubled and searching for answers. For more than a century, Saint George Greek Orthodox Church has been a local fixture in the city of Lynn, Massachusetts. But following Sunday services, parishioners were taken aback when […]
NYC Bank Named Global Changemaker
The Bronx-based Spring Bank has received the 2019 Best for the World Award for providing critical financial services to underserved and disadvantaged communities in the New York City area. The bank was awarded in the following four categories: Overall, Changemaker, Customers and Governance. The Best for the World Award is given by B Lab, a […]
Chicago Shelter Rescues Dozens of Homeless Cats, Dogs in Dorian’s Path
As Americans last week prepared to face the historic Hurricane Dorian — which tore through the Bahamas and Florida’s Atlantic coast — a Chicago-based animal welfare organization rushed to save dozens of dogs and cats from pre-storm euthanasia. PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving) Chicago spent a frantic week clearing high-kill shelters for evacuation ahead of […]
