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Greek Consulate and Philadelphia Federation Set New Agenda After New York Meeting
Greek Consul General Iphigenia Kanara and Federation President John Vasiliou discussed consular services, Marathon events, voting outreach, and the 2027 parade.
AHEPA Supreme Convention Returns to Philadelphia in July 2026
AHEPA’s 104th Annual Supreme Convention returns to Philadelphia in July 2026, with a week of meetings, ceremonies, cultural events, and America 250 celebrations.
Why Greece Has Empty Homes and Still Cannot House Its People
Greece has hundreds of thousands of closed homes, yet many people still cannot afford housing. A new KEFIM study explains why empty homes are not always available homes.
AegeanBall Festival Sets Participation Record in Syros
The eighth Stoiximan AegeanBall Festival filled Miaouli Square in Syros with 193 teams, 730 athletes, and 270 games, capped by VIP wins for Trident Vibers and Stoiximan Knights.
Greek-American Lawmakers Warn Against U.S. Military Sale to Turkey
Greek-American members of Congress oppose a proposed U.S. F110 jet-engine sale to Turkey and warn against any return to the F-35 program without legal compliance.
Santorini Experience 2026 Adds Ancient Thera Run to Volcano Swim Weekend
Santorini Experience 2026 will take place October 16–18, with its volcano-to-Fira swim, Caldera trail races, and a new 5K route in Kamari below Ancient Thera.
Beyond Tourism: Greece’s Quiet Manufacturing Rebound
Greek manufacturing output rose about 25 percent from 2019 to 2025, far ahead of the EU average. The rebound is real but uneven, and it complicates the usual story of Greece’s economy.
St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church to Read Declaration of Independence for America’s 250th Anniversary
St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill will recognize the 250th anniversary of the United States with a public reading of the Declaration of Independence during Sunday services.
Destination Weddings Give Greece a Different Kind of Tourism Opportunity
A Focus Bari study estimates Greece’s destination wedding market could reach €2.43 billion annually, pointing to a higher-value tourism opportunity beyond the usual island postcards.
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.
