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An Interview With The Greek American Starlet: Kalomira!
What is one thing that you have not told anybody in an interview? I think the one thing I haven’t told anybody is that I like to do my own nails. I am obsessed with…
Thassos, Greece, 1994
An overcast sunset on the Aegean Sea some 10 kilometers from the Island of Thassos, has two local fisherman from the town of Kavala eyeing a school of fish. The days bounty was sold at…
Orthodox Christian Family The Focus Of 2014 National Philoptochos Biennial Convention
Philadelphia, PA– With a theme of “The Orthodox Christian Family: A Dwelling of Christ and a Witness of His Gospel,” chosen by Archbishop Demetrios of America, the 2014 National Philoptochos Biennial Convention was held in…
AHEPA Marks Somber 40th Anniversary of Invasion, Occupation of Cyprus
Calls for Removal of Turkish Troops from Cyprus; Movement on Confidence-Building Measures
Cyprus Still Occupied, Still Divided, 1974-2014
On the occasion of the commemoration of the 1974 Turkish invasion in Cyprus we are posting the following brief memo, published by the Press & Information Office of the Republic of Cyprus. The consequences of Turkey’s military…
Nicosia, Cyprus, 2002
Near the border crossing at Ledra Palace Hotel, a tree grows on the street, next to a sidewalk, signaling the passing of years since the invasion of 1974. Graffitied walls in blue and white proclaim…
Lansdowne, USA, 2012
Fourth of July parades kick off the day in small towns across America. Members of civic institutions to Firehouses and schools celebrate on Main street. In Lansdowne Pennsylvania, Red, White and Blue decorate every household…
The Greek Island of Kos
The Pearl of the Aegean, it is one of the most popular destinations in Greece. Rich in history, the father of medicine was born here, Hippocrates. The history and kingdoms of those who left their…
City Portrait of Athens
Athens, Greece – Journey to Athens and experience the Plaka, the museum and the Acropolis as they are. Locals and tourists walk the streets of Monastiraki as they take in the city. It’s a perfect…
Composer Marios Joannou Elia In Nicosia, Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus – Composer Marios Joannou Elia, a native Cypriot, takes us on a tour through both, norther occupied Cyprus and the south where he lives now. The journey helps us break stereotypes and reconnect…
Chester, USA, 2014
2014 World Cup fever continues from Brazil. Just weeks ago, Greece’s National team visited PPL Park in suburban Philadelphia for a friendly match up with Nigeria. Greek soccer fans outside the stadium following the match,…
Greek Traffic Jam at AHEPA regional Convention
Philadelphia, PA – Traffic inside the lobby of the Sheraton Hotel in University City was at a standstill on Saturday night. The University campus hotel was the scene of AHEPAN’s from Districts 4 and 5…
