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the Cosmos Philly Staff
A German Article Praised Greek Health Care. Greeks Know It Is More Complicated
A German article praised Greece’s health system over Germany’s. Greeks can take some satisfaction, but the reality of public hospitals, private costs, and exhausted staff is more complicated.
Greek Name Days This Week: May 24 to May 30, 2026
Greek name days for May 24 to May 30, 2026, including Fotini, Christianos, Alphaeus, Karpos, Synesios, Alypios, Therapon, Dioskoridis, Theodosia, Olivia, Ypomoni, and Emmeleia.
AHI Honors Two Business Leaders as U.S.-Greece Economic Networks Move Into Focus
AHI honored Olga Bornozi and John D. Saracakis in Athens, highlighting the business, investment, and policy networks shaping modern U.S.-Greece ties.
Greece’s Diaspora Push Lands in Philadelphia Ahead of a Landmark Year
Maira Myrogianni’s U.S. visit included Philadelphia, as Greece outlined diaspora priorities focused on youth, Greek-language education, consular services, and postal voting.
Flemington Opa! Greek Festival Marks 20th Year at St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church
The Flemington Opa! Greek Festival returns June 5-7, 2026, at St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church with food, music, dancing, vendors, and family activities.
Annunciation Elkins Park Greek School Plans First Adult Student Reunion
Annunciation Elkins Park Greek School will hold its first Adult Student Reunion on June 6 and 7, 2026, with events at the Penn Museum, Mona Philadelphia, and Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church.
Astoria Performance Explores Greek Women’s Migration to America
Echoes of Hera: Voices Across the Ocean, a multimedia performance by Avgi Maria Atmatzidou, will take place on May 30 at the Stathakeion Cultural Center in Astoria.
Los Angeles Greek Film Festival Marks 20th Edition With 56-Film Slate
The Los Angeles Greek Film Festival returns to Hollywood for its 20th edition with 56 films, filmmaker Q&As, Discovery Days, and the Orpheus Awards.
The Battle of Crete and the Island That Refused to Fall Quietly
On May 20, 1941, German aircraft filled the sky over Crete. What followed was a costly airborne invasion, a hard Allied defeat, and a lasting story of Greek resistance.
The Whiskey Rebellion Part Two Comes to St. Luke in Broomall
St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church in Broomall will host The Whiskey Rebellion Part Two on June 6, 2026, with bourbon tastings, appetizers, and cigar ticket options.
Why May 19 Is Not Just a Date for Pontian Greeks
May 19 marks Greece’s remembrance day for the Pontian Greek Genocide. For Pontian Greeks and the diaspora, it is a day of memory, loss, survival, and recognition.
Tina Fey Turns 56: Upper Darby, Greek Roots, and a Comedy Career
Tina Fey turns 56 today. Born Elizabeth Stamatina Fey, the Upper Darby-raised comedian has Philadelphia-area roots and a Greek family story.
