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The Palace of the Despots Reopens in Mystras After 42 Years
After decades of restoration, the Palace of the Despots in Mystras has reopened to visitors, restoring access to a central monument of late Byzantine Greece.
Meropi Savva’s Vasiliki Finds Mystery in Greek Island Memory
Meropi Savva’s debut novel Vasiliki follows a woman’s return to a Greek island where grief, family secrets, and buried histories turn a familiar place into something far more unsettling.
Academics Urge Amazon to Add Greek to Kindle Direct Publishing
Academics and writers are urging Amazon to add Greek to Kindle Direct Publishing, saying the language should be supported in global digital publishing.
Greek Name Days This Week: June 21 to June 27, 2026
The Greek name days for June 21 to June 27, 2026, include Aphrodisios, Zina, Eusevios, Aristoklis, Agrippina, Errikos, Livios, Febronia, Makarios, Pieris, and Sampson.
Despina Pappas
Despina Pappas, born in Krianera, Greece, and remembered for her devotion to family, Greek heritage, and St. George Greek Orthodox Church, passed away on June 12, 2026.
The Parthenon’s Western Face Comes Back Into View After Two Centuries
The restoration of the Parthenon’s west pediment gives visitors a clearer view of the temple’s western side, while reminding us that preservation is never finished.
Greece to Take the Spotlight at Cannes Film Market 2027
Greece will be the Country of Honor at the 2027 Cannes Film Market, a spotlight that could help turn cultural visibility into industry momentum.
New York City Added Greek Voter Help. For Greek Speakers Elsewhere, the Map Is Thin
New York City has added Greek to its voter language assistance program, highlighting how rare official Greek election help remains across the United States.
Trenton AHEPA Chapter 72 Honors Graduates at 71st Annual Awards Program
Trenton AHEPA Chapter 72 held its 71st annual awards program at the St. George Community Center in Hamilton, New Jersey, recognizing high school, college, and post-college graduates from the local community.
AHI Takes Greece and Cyprus Foreign Aid Priorities to Senate
AHI President Nick Larigakis submitted FY2027 testimony urging Senate appropriators to support Greece, Cyprus, UN peacekeeping in Cyprus, and Eastern Mediterranean security cooperation.
Kilkis–Lachanas: The Battle That Made Modern Greek Macedonia
The Battle of Kilkis-Lachanas in June 1913 secured Greek Macedonia, destroyed Kukush, and helped shape the borders and population of modern northern Greece.
Mary George Mallas
Mary George Mallas, a Newtown Square resident formerly of Springfield, is remembered for her Greek heritage, family devotion, warmth, humor, and life at St Luke.
