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Philadelphia Greek Independence Day Parade
Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 1:00 p.m.
Ben Franklin Parkway and 22nd Street
Free Admission
Presented by the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley
Greek Flag Raised at Philadelphia City Hall to Open Independence Day Weekend
The Greek flag was raised at Philadelphia City Hall as Evzones, clergy, officials, and community leaders opened Greek Independence Day Parade Weekend.
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Greek Name Days This Week: April 26 to May 2, 2026
Greek name days for April 26 to May 2, 2026, including the Sunday of the Myrrhbearers, Saint Glaphyra, Saint Jason, Saint Sosipater, Saint Argyri, the Prophet Jeremiah, and Saint Athanasios.
Greece Passes Its First Art Forgery Law as Fake Works Surface in Major Cases
Greece has passed its first dedicated law targeting art forgery, introducing stricter penalties and oversight after major cases involving fake artworks.
Chios’ Kambos: The Merchant’s Suburb
In Kambos, Chios, red-stone walls, citrus groves, and historic mansions preserve the story of merchant families whose networks stretched from Greece to Europe, America, and Asia.
Nominations Open for Forty Under 40 Class of 2026 Recognizing Greek American Leaders
Nominations are open for the 2026 Forty Under 40 awards by the Greek America Foundation, recognizing Greek American and Canadian leaders under 40. Deadline April 30.
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Greek Ambassador Antonis Alexandridis Visits Odyssey Charter School During First Official Delaware Trip
Greek Ambassador Antonis Alexandridis visited Odyssey Charter School during his first official trip to Delaware, including classroom stops and meetings with school leaders.
Who’s Marching in Philadelphia’s 2026 Greek Independence Day Parade
See who’s marching in Philadelphia’s 2026 Greek Independence Day Parade, from churches and student groups to societies, dignitaries, and the Evzones.
Inaugural Saint Thomas Gala Honors Zoe And George Kousoulis
St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill, celebrated its inaugural gala honoring George and Zoe Kousoulis for more than sixty years of faith, service, and generosity to their parish and community.
What’s Happening at St. Demetrios in Astoria, and Why It Matters Beyond New York
Financial crisis, governance disputes, and a new New York law have put St. Demetrios in Astoria at a crossroads for the Greek-American community.
St. Thomas Feast Day Celebrated with Hierarchical Divine Liturgy in Cherry Hill
St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill celebrated its feast day on April 19, 2026, with a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy led by Metropolitan Apostolos.
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Politics, society, and current affairs
A Disease, a Divided Island, and the Cheese That Still Connects Cyprus
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Cyprus is threatening Halloumi production and exposing how the island’s long-standing division shapes even a shared crisis.
Greece Paired with Florida National Guard in Expanding U.S. Defense Ties
Greece has been paired with the Florida National Guard through the U.S. State Partnership Program, expanding cooperation in training, security, and crisis response.
Who Owns Patsas? A Bowl of Soup and an Old Argument Across the Aegean
A campaign in Thessaloniki to recognize patsas as part of Greece’s cultural heritage has stirred reactions in Turkish media, reviving a familiar dispute over food, identity, and shared history across the Aegean.
Offshore Wealth Still Drains Billions from Greece, Estimates Show
Estimates show large amounts of Greek wealth remain offshore, limiting tax revenue despite new enforcement tools and international data sharing.
For Some Americans, IVF Means a Trip to Greece
As IVF costs rise and access tightens in the US and UK, more patients are turning to Greece for treatment. Lower prices, fewer delays, and a growing network of clinics are reshaping the path to…
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Boston Symposium Brings Pontian and Anatolian Christian Heritage Into Focus
A Boston symposium at Hellenic College Holy Cross examined Pontian, Armenian, and Assyrian-Chaldean heritage, memory, and history through scholarship, faith, and culture.
The Man Who Ran for Greece, and the Man Who Changed the Race
In 1946, Stylianos Kyriakides ran the Boston Marathon for a starving Greece. In 1975, Bob Hall made it possible for wheelchair athletes to compete. Their runs changed the race forever.
Three Paths: Manos, Economopoulos, and Canaj at the Thessaloniki Photography Museum
Photographer Vasiliki Eleftheriou reflects on “Three Paths” at Thessaloniki’s Photography Museum, featuring Manos, Economopoulos, and Canaj.
Metropolitan Cleopas Reflects on Persecution and the Meaning of Suffering in Orthodox Tradition
Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden traces how the Orthodox Church has understood persecution and suffering across centuries during a catechumens’ seminar in Stockholm.
Revisiting 1821 Through Its Women: A New Exhibition in Detroit
An exhibition titled #WeAreGreekWarriors opens at the Hellenic Museum of Michigan, featuring paintings by Ramona Pintea inspired by women of the Greek Revolution.
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Remembering members of our community
Ani Marie Diakatos
Ani Marie Diakatos of Wallingford, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 22, 2026. She is remembered for her devotion to family, faith, and the Greek and Armenian community life around her.
Constantine “Dino” Zoumboulides
Constantine “Dino” Zoumboulides, born in Athens and a longtime West Norriton resident, passed away on April 15, 2026. He was remembered for his love of soccer and bicycling, as well as his lasting friendships.
Christ Gust Kraras
Christ Gust Kraras, known for his work in Reading and his decades of service at Saints Constantine and Helen Church, passed away March 23, 2026, at 79.
John A. Koninis Sr.
John A. Koninis Sr., a Wilmington business owner known as the “Flooring Doctor” and an active member of AHEPA, passed away at 91.
George John Tsavalas
George John Tsavalas, born in Gerakas, Greece, and a longtime Delaware engineer, is remembered for his work, his family, and his deep ties to the Greek community.
Sofia (Galani) Economou
Sofia (Galani) Economou, a beloved mother, γιαγιά, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, one day before her 88th birthday.