Tag: Greeks of Turkey

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(Photos) When The American Red Cross Fed Greek Refugees on Chios

In the photo, above, these villagers from Asia Minor were driven into the mountains near their homes shortly after the

January 13, 2020

New Graphic Novel About Greeks and Turks in 1922

Before I even turn the first page of this new graphic novel, a song comes to mind just by reading

December 16, 2019

World’s Finest Byzantine Icons At Risk After Erdogan Court Win

The world’s finest example of Byzantine art— the 14th century frescoes and mosaics of the Chora Church in Istanbul, Turkey—

December 4, 2019

Connecticut Pontians Ask For “Exodus” Monument in City Park

An organization of Greek Americans whose ancestors come from a region in modern-day Turkey has requested permission to install a

October 31, 2019

US House Recognizes Armenian, Greek Genocide in Landmark Vote

The United States House of Representatives issues a strong rebuke of Turkey by overwhelmingly passing a resolution recognizing the Armenian

October 30, 2019

(Video) Greeks in Turkey Bring Kalanda to Busy Shopping District

A spark of life from the ever-dwindling Greek community of Turkey was experienced on the busy streets of Istanbul as

December 26, 2018

(Video) Despite Somber Mood in Turkey, Greeks Still Singing Holiday Kalanda

For Greeks throughout the world, holiday “kalanda” or carols, are an indispensable part of the season. Songs abound for each

January 4, 2017

Greek School to Open for First Time Since 1964 on Turkey’s Imvros Island

Perhaps nowhere in Turkey have innocent people come between the cross fire of politics than on the tiny islands of

December 17, 2016

Unlikely Protector: Turkish Shepherd Guards Historic Pontian Greek Church

A 60-year-old Turkish shepherd is an unlikely guardian of a Greek Orthodox Church in northern Turkey, protecting the historic structure

November 20, 2016

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