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Cyprus at the Epicenter

May 16th, 2013. Philadelphia. – Last week, Drexel University hosted a lecture about the economic crisis of Cyprus. But more directly, the focus fell on future energy sources and relations in the southeastern Mediterranean. The gas and oil fields that...

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Eat, Drink, Dance, The St. George Cathedral Festival

This May 30th through June 2nd, St. George Cathedral of Philadelphia is hosting their downtown Greek Festival. Sample authentic Greek Foods, live Greek music and dance performances. MAY 30TH-JUNE 2ND EAT DRINK DANCE ST. GEORGE GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL 256 S. 8TH STREET 215-627-4389 www.SaintGeorgeCathedral.org

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Never Forget, Pontians commemorate Genocide

May 19th, 2013.-Upper Darby. Tear’s filled the eyes of young and old alike yesterday at the Pontian memorial service. The Pontian “Akritai” (Black Sea Greeks) organization of Philadelphia commemorated the Genocide of 353,000 people and their loss of homeland at...

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Crete’s Incredible Hospitality and History

Two new videos that promote the civilization, history, hospitality and merits of all Cretans have been created by the Region of Crete, to achieve the best possible joint tourism promotion of Crete through the campaign Incredible Crete: Surprisingly Yours! The two...

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OPA! Annunciation of Elkins Park Greek Festival

The “Opa” Greek Festival at Annunciation Greek Orthodox church in Elkins Park. May 23,24,25,26. The festival features Greek food, fun, entertainment for the whole family. Dancing is performed on Friday and Saturday evenings after 5:00 pm. MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, MAY 23,24,25,26, THURSDAY...

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“Be one of us: Hellas” by Tabula Rasa

This commercial for Greece, was written during the lesson of Advertisement, from the students of the “Tabula Rasa” school of arts. They were inspired by their love for their homeland and their belief that they live in one of the...

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Karolidis Family Easter party

May 5th, 2013, Deptford, NJ. Across the Delaware Valley, the Greek-American community of Philadelphia celebrated Easter. Cosmos Philly visited the family home of Fawn and Spiro Karolidis for some dancing, food and fun.

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Unemployment brings harsh times for Greeks

Apr 26, 2013 – More than a quarter of the Greek workforce continue to remain without jobs and uninsured as a result of the country’s austerity measures. Many people struggling from the loss of employment and inadequate social protection have been...

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