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Panayiotis Spartiatis
Panayiotis “Peter” Spartiatis, 72, of Sicklerville, New Jersey, passed away on July 6, 2026. Born in Poulithra, Greece, he built his life in the United States with his wife, Janice, and their family.
European Parliament Recognizes Women and Girls Affected by Crimes During the 1974 Invasion of Cyprus
The European Parliament adopted a resolution recognizing women and girls affected by crimes during the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus.
Saints Alive Summer Camp Opens Registration at St. George in Hamilton
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Hamilton has opened registration for Saints Alive Summer Camp, scheduled for August 3 to 6, 2026, for children from Pre-K through 12th grade.
Medieval Cypriot Medical Text Reveals How Everyday Medicine Was Made
A late 13th-century Cypriot medical handbook reveals how plants, minerals, shells, fire, wine, and vinegar shaped everyday healing in the Byzantine world.
Angela Balis
Angeliki “Angela” I. Balis, a devoted mother, grandmother, and longtime member of the Greek-American community in South Jersey, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026.
Congressional Pushback Builds as Trump Weighs Turkey’s Return to F-35 Program
Lawmakers from both parties are warning against any F-35 path for Turkey while Ankara retains the Russian S-400 system, even as Trump says sanctions will be lifted.
Greek Citizenship by Descent: What Documents Do Greek Americans Need?
For Greek Americans tracing citizenship through a parent, grandparent, or older ancestor, the process begins with family history but depends on official records.
Ronald Brown
Ronald B. Brown, 83, of Egg Harbor Township, passed away on July 1, 2026, after a life closely tied to Atlantic City, the shore, and the water.
Nicholas Argyropoulos
Nicolaos “Nicholas” Argyropoulos, a Thessaloniki-born cobbler who built a life in America through hard work, warmth, and devotion to his family, passed peacefully on July 4, 2026. He was 95.
St. Demetrios Astoria Faces a Crisis of Money, Trust, and Control
St. Demetrios Astoria is facing more than a school deficit. The crisis now reaches into questions of enrollment, debt, property, Archdiocese oversight, and trust.
John Aivazoglou on Hellenic Hearts, Hellenism, and Giving Back
John Aivazoglou speaks with Eleftherios Kostans about his roots in Greece and the Delaware Valley, the founding of Hellenic Hearts, and the meaning of Hellenism, faith, and service.
AI Helps Read Herculaneum Scroll Closed Since Antiquity
Researchers used AI, X-ray imaging, and virtual unwrapping to read a closed Herculaneum scroll, recovering ancient Greek philosophical text without physically opening the fragile papyrus.
