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Greece Is Spending Billions on Wildfires. Where Is the Money Going?
Greece is replacing decades-old aircraft, rebuilding forestry capacity and investing in drones, satellites and forest management. The need for reinvestment is clear. Whether the money is divided effectively between prevention and suppression is harder to…
Romain Gavras’ ‘Sacrifice,’ Shot in Greece, Comes to Netflix Oct. 16
The filmmaker’s first English-language feature, starring Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy, used locations in Drama, Athens, Lavrio and Santorini and employed more than 200 Greek artists and technicians.
Buying a Vacation Home in Greece: A Practical Guide for Americans
First-time U.S. buyers need independent legal and technical checks, a Greek tax number, and a carefully written deposit agreement before closing.
Greek Name Days This Week: September 6 to September 12, 2026
The September 6 to 12 calendar includes name days for Kassiani, Despoina, Tsambika, Joachim, Clement, Evanthia, Euphrosynos, and others.
Why Feta Has Become Part of a U.S.-Mexico Trade Dispute
An EU-Mexico trade agreement would extend protection for feta and hundreds of other European food names in Mexico, putting the Greek cheese into a wider dispute over U.S. dairy exports and who has the right…
Dimitri Tzoumakaris
Dimitri Tzoumakaris, who immigrated from Veria, Greece, and made his home in Delaware County, passed away on August 28, 2026.
St. Sophia to Mark Mortgage Payoff With 45th Anniversary Gala
The Valley Forge parish made its final mortgage payment in June and will celebrate on September 26 in Jeffersonville. Reservations are due September 5.
Greek Researchers Co-Author Study on AI Breast Cancer Alerts Years Before Diagnosis
Pantelis Gialias and Apostolia Tsirikoglou were among nine authors of a Swedish study that found elevated AI scores on some mammograms years before breast cancer was diagnosed.
Theoharis Tsirogiannis
Born in Epirus, Harry Tsirogiannis immigrated to the United States in 1980 and later lived in Upper Darby and Aston. Funeral services will be held Friday in Media.
Helen Seremelis
A lifelong member of the Greek Orthodox community, Helen K. Seremelis passed away on August 29, 2026. Funeral services will be held Friday at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Elkins Park.
Cyprus Still Waiting for U.S. Visa Waiver Amid Program Review
Nicosia says it has completed the technical requirements for joining the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, but no timetable has been announced for a final decision.
Marian Roebas
Philadelphia-born Marian “Maya” Roebas, whose parents immigrated from Mytilene, Lesvos, passed away at 76.
