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Evangelismos Young Adult League to Host Greek Night in Dresher
The Evangelismos of Theotokos Young Adult League will host Greek Night on June 13 at Greek Brothers Taverna in Dresher, with dinner, music, and BYOB.
Cyprus Posts Strong Employment Numbers, but the Broader Labor Picture Remains Uneven
Cyprus reached an 81.3% employment rate in 2025, above both the EU average and its national target, but migrant labor and gender gaps complicate the picture.
A Fragment of Homer’s Iliad Was Found Inside a Roman-Era Mummy in Egypt
A papyrus fragment from Homer’s Iliad has been identified inside a Roman-era mummy at Oxyrhynchus in Egypt, an unusual discovery that places Greek literature inside a funerary context.
Greek Name Days This Week: May 3 to May 9, 2026
Greek name days for May 3 to May 9, 2026, including Saint Mavra, Saint Pelagia, Saint Irene, Saint Ephraim, Saint Seraphim, Saint Arsenios, Saint John the Theologian, and Saint Christopher.
St. George Greek Festival Brings Four Days of Food and Church Tours to Hamilton
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Hamilton will host its 49th Annual Greek Festival May 14–17, with Greek food, dancing, church tours, and a raffle.
Greece Moves Toward Balcony Solar, but the Fine Print Will Decide Who Can Use It
Greece is preparing rules for balcony solar panels, joining a European trend already growing in Germany, Austria, Belgium, Italy, and parts of the U.S.
Annunciation-Evangelismos Young-at-Heart to Host Dental Health Speaker Series
Annunciation-Evangelismos Young at Heart will gather May 21 for a dental health talk with Dr. Anna Penning and Dr. Jonathan Limberakis.
Jeffersonville’s St. Sophia Church Announces 2026 Grecian Festival
St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church will hold its Grecian Food Festival May 28 to 31, 2026, in Jeffersonville, Pennsylvania, with food, pastries, music, and dining.
A Real Alliance Means Greece Must Build, Not Just Buy
Greece’s enhanced strategic partnership with France is real. The harder question is whether Athens can build capability, not just buy French equipment.
Mary Czyzyk
Mary Czyzyk, a Philadelphia native, La Salle graduate, devoted mother and grandmother, and advocate at Inglis House, passed away on April 25, 2026.
Holy Trinity Greek Festival Brings Four Days of Food and Fireworks to Egg Harbor Township
The 42nd Annual Greek Festival at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church will run June 4 to 7, with fireworks on Thursday and Sunday nights and dance performances over the weekend.
Can Greek Americans Still Get Greek Citizenship? What It Actually Takes in 2026
Can Greek Americans get Greek citizenship? Real cases show how the process works in 2026, from fast approvals to complex registrations.
