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Destination Weddings Give Greece a Different Kind of Tourism Opportunity
A Focus Bari study estimates Greece’s destination wedding market could reach €2.43 billion annually, pointing to a higher-value tourism opportunity beyond the usual island postcards.
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A Green Bin, a Worn Album, and the Record of a Greek-American VFW Post
GAHSP has received the archives of Eleftheria VFW Post 6633, preserving decades of Greek-American veterans’ history in Philadelphia.
Greece Gives Animal Rescue a Place in Disaster Response
Greece has created a national mechanism to protect animals during disasters, moving animal rescue from emergency improvisation into the country’s official response system.
Greek Wedding Rice Campaign Wins Greece’s First Cannes Lions Grand Prix
A Greek wedding custom became an award-winning sustainability idea as “The Wedding Rice” won Greece’s first Cannes Lions Grand Prix.
Renting Out a Home in Greece: What Greek Americans Should Know Before Listing It
A practical guide for Greek Americans renting property in Greece, covering long-term leases, short-term rentals, AADE declarations, taxes, fees, local rules, and U.S. filing issues.
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Greek Name Days This Week: June 28 to July 4, 2026
The Greek name days for June 28 to July 4, 2026, include Anargyros, Germanos, Petros, Pavlos, Apostolos, Kosmas, Damianos, Juvenalios, Anatolios, and Hyakinthos.
Greek American Students Begin AHIF Foreign Policy Trip With Washington Briefings
Nine Greek American and Hellenic students opened AHIF’s 18th College Student Foreign Policy Trip with Washington briefings before traveling to Cyprus and Greece.
St. Thomas Cherry Hill Welcomes Seven New Members Through Holy Baptism and Chrismation
St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill welcomed seven new members into the Orthodox Christian faith during Divine Liturgy on Sunday, June 21.
Greek Name Days This Week: June 21 to June 27, 2026
The Greek name days for June 21 to June 27, 2026, include Aphrodisios, Zina, Eusevios, Aristoklis, Agrippina, Errikos, Livios, Febronia, Makarios, Pieris, and Sampson.
New York City Added Greek Voter Help. For Greek Speakers Elsewhere, the Map Is Thin
New York City has added Greek to its voter language assistance program, highlighting how rare official Greek election help remains across the United States.
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As Toxic Pufferfish Spread Through the Mediterranean, Greece Turns to Fishermen
Greece is paying fishermen to remove toxic silver-cheeked toadfish from its southern seas, as the invasive species damages gear, threatens catches, and raises food-safety concerns.
EU Rebukes Turkey Over Cyprus Exclusion From COP31 Preparations
The EU has rebuked Turkey after Cyprus said it was excluded from COP31 preparatory meetings in New York and Tokyo, adding tension ahead of the U.N. climate summit in Antalya.
Poland Recognizes Greeks as a National Minority, Giving Legal Weight to a Long Presence
Poland has recognized Greeks as a national minority, giving legal status to a small community shaped by centuries of presence, postwar exile, and family memory.
Greece Breaks Ground on Armed Forces Drone Factory in Malakasa
Greece’s new Armed Forces drone factory in Malakasa reflects a broader push to build, adapt, and produce more defense technology at home.
Greece Joins Pax Silica, Linking AI Ambition to Kozani and Lavrio
Greece has joined the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative, linking AI, energy, semiconductors, data centers, and secure technology supply chains to its wider strategic role.
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At SNF Nostos, a Phone-Free Kafeneio Brings Conversation Back
At SNF Nostos 2026, Kafeneio tou Gianni invites visitors to put away their phones and return to coffeehouse conversation, music, games, and late-night debates about artificial intelligence.
The Palace of the Despots Reopens in Mystras After 42 Years
After decades of restoration, the Palace of the Despots in Mystras has reopened to visitors, restoring access to a central monument of late Byzantine Greece.
Meropi Savva’s Vasiliki Finds Mystery in Greek Island Memory
Meropi Savva’s debut novel Vasiliki follows a woman’s return to a Greek island where grief, family secrets, and buried histories turn a familiar place into something far more unsettling.
Academics Urge Amazon to Add Greek to Kindle Direct Publishing
Academics and writers are urging Amazon to add Greek to Kindle Direct Publishing, saying the language should be supported in global digital publishing.
The Parthenon’s Western Face Comes Back Into View After Two Centuries
The restoration of the Parthenon’s west pediment gives visitors a clearer view of the temple’s western side, while reminding us that preservation is never finished.
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Mary Gialas
Mary P. Gialas of Bensalem, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 27, 2026, at 94. Born in Scranton and raised in Reading, she is remembered for her family and the lessons she shared with her grandchildren.
Fotini Visvardis
Fotini Visvardis, born and raised in Sparta, Greece, is remembered for her Greek Orthodox faith, devotion to family, and life rooted in love, service, and strength.
Peter J. Peterson, Jr.
Peter J. Peterson, Jr., of Hillsborough Township, NJ, passed away on June 23, 2026. He is remembered for his humor, love of family, travels, fishing, and deep affection for animals.
Nikolaos G. Pappas
Nikolaos G. Pappas, known as Nick, died on June 18, 2026. Born in Demati, Greece, he built a life in Philadelphia centered on family, work, Greece, and St. George Cathedral.
Despina Pappas
Despina Pappas, born in Krianera, Greece, and remembered for her devotion to family, Greek heritage, and St. George Greek Orthodox Church, passed away on June 12, 2026.
Mary George Mallas
Mary George Mallas, a Newtown Square resident formerly of Springfield, is remembered for her Greek heritage, family devotion, warmth, humor, and life at St Luke.