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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.
Greek-American Scholars and Writers Invited to Submit Work for AHIF Journal’s 2026 Volume
The American Hellenic Institute Foundation is seeking submissions for the 2026 volume of The American Journal of Contemporary Hellenic Issues, with a special section on the Greek language and its role in the diaspora.
Greece, Cyprus, Israel and the U.S. Give East Med Energy Cooperation a Base in Houston
A new Houston-based center brings Greece, Cyprus, Israel, and the U.S. together on East Med energy, infrastructure, and security.
John Ioannis Bageas
John Ioannis Bageas of Huntingdon Valley, born in Elatohori, Greece, passed away on June 11, 2026. He was 71.
John V. Kassimatis, 9/11 Hero and Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Dies
John V. Kassimatis, a former Port Authority Police officer and Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, died after an illness linked to 9/11. His life connected Ground Zero, Saint Nicholas, and decades of service.
