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Evzones to Visit St. Demetrios in Upper Darby Ahead of Parade Weekend
The Evzones, the ceremonial unit of Greece’s Presidential Guard, will visit St. Demetrios in Upper Darby on April 23.
Former Greek Official Who Visited Philadelphia Convicted in Corruption Case
A former Greek regional leader known for his populist style and ties to the diaspora has been sentenced to 10 years in a corruption case involving public contracts known as the “forty-fives.”
New Spy Thriller A Stranger in Corfu Brings Cold War Secrets to a Greek Island
Award-winning author Alex Preston sets his new espionage thriller A Stranger in Corfu on the Ionian island of Vidos near Corfu. The novel releases August 4, 2026.
The Hellenic Initiative Raises Over $1 Million at Chicago Events Featuring Konstantinos Argiros
A sold-out Chicago concert by Konstantinos Argiros helped The Hellenic Initiative raise over $1 million for programs supporting Greece.
Greek Flag to Be Raised at Philadelphia City Hall Ahead of Independence Day Weekend
Philadelphia will mark Greek Independence Day with a flag raising at City Hall on April 24, kicking off the 2026 celebration weekend.
A Conversation with Iphigenia Kanara Draws Full House in Philadelphia
Consul General Iphigenia Kanara joined the Daughters of Penelope in Philadelphia for a sold-out event at the Museum of the American Revolution.
Greek Independence Day at NJ State House on March 23, 2026
Greek Independence Day will be marked at the New Jersey State House in Trenton on March 23, 2026, with a flag raising during the Assembly session.
Philadelphia’s Greek Independence Day Parade Returns to the Parkway April 26
Philadelphia’s Greek Independence Day celebrations return April 24–26 with a flag raising at City Hall, the Eleftheria Gala, a doxology at Saint George Cathedral, and the annual parade on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Today in Greek History: The Assassination of King George I in Thessaloniki (March 18, 1913)
On March 18, 1913, King George I of Greece was assassinated in Thessaloniki near the White Tower, ending a fifty-year reign that reshaped modern Greece.
Greek Independence Day Event to Highlight Philadelphia’s Role in the Greek Revolution
A March 25 Greek Independence Day event in Philadelphia will feature a dinner and a presentation on the city’s role in the Greek Revolution and philhellenism.
Greek Independence Day Reception at the United Nations Open for Registration
Greece’s Permanent Mission to the UN and the Consulate General in New York will host a Greek Independence Day reception at the United Nations on March 25.
Cassandra Kulukundis Makes Oscar History With First Best Casting Award
Cassandra Kulukundis made Academy Awards history at the 98th Oscars, becoming the first winner of the new Best Casting category for Paul Thomas Anderson’s film One Battle After Another.
