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Maro Kontou, Star of Greek Cinema’s Golden Age, Passes Away at 92
The actress appeared in 61 films and more than 90 stage productions, becoming best known as Elenitsa Kokovikou in And the Wife Shall Revere Her Husband.
Why Greek Families Opened Diners in America
From late-night coffee to college tuition, Greek-owned diners became a path from immigrant labor to family ownership across the Northeast and beyond.
Hellenic Hearts Offers Up to Four $7,500 Filodoxia Scholarships, With Applications Due August 15
Hellenic Hearts is accepting applications for up to four $7,500 Filodoxia scholarships, which include mentorship and cultural opportunities.
Greece Plans to Extend Navagio Beach to Protect Its Shipwreck
Greece plans to add 45,000 cubic meters of material at Navagio Beach to protect the Panagiotis shipwreck, but environmental questions remain.
Hellenic-American Chamber Elects 2026–2027 Board in New York
The Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce elected its 2026–2027 board in New York, with Eftihia Pylarinou-Piper remaining president.
Konstantinos Mavridis
Konstantinos Mavridis, a tailor from Xanthi, Greece, built a life with his wife and daughters in Upper Darby after immigrating to the United States.
“Find Your People”: Kathy Iliadis on Belonging and Greek-American Life
Pharmacist Kathy Iliadis reflects on family, pharmacy, and the work of helping younger generations find their place in Greek-American life.
AHEPA Calls on New York City to Recognize Greek Astoria After Immigrant Map Omission
A New York City map highlights 30 immigrant enclaves, including Little Egypt in Astoria, but leaves out the neighborhood’s longstanding Greek-American identity. AHEPA is asking City Hall to correct the omission.
How Chris Lazarides Brought Banking Closer to New York’s Greek-American Community
Chris Lazarides spent decades helping Greek-American businesses, younger bankers, and Cypriot-American institutions find firmer footing in New York.
Cyprus Brings Halloumi and Commandaria to New York Fancy Food Show
Cyprus presented halloumi, Commandaria, and other food and beverage products at the Summer Fancy Food Show 2026 in New York, through the Cyprus Trade Center New York.
Greek Name Days This Week: July 12 to July 18, 2026
Mid-July brings Greek name days for Veroniki, Paisios, Sara, Nikodimos, Vladimir, Marina, Aliki, Alexandra, Aimilia, and others, with Saint Paisios and Saint Marina among the week’s major commemorations.
Greek Defense Minister Dendias Questions U.S. Interest in F-35 Sale to Turkey Without NATO Safeguards
Nikos Dendias said Greece would not welcome Turkey receiving F-35 fighter jets and questioned whether a sale without safeguards protecting NATO allies would serve U.S. interests.
