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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
