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Inside an Athens Workshop Keeping Ancient Greek Sandal-Making Alive
A small Athens workshop continues the ancient craft of Greek sandal-making, with every pair shaped by hand using traditional techniques.
Who Owns Trabzon’s Lost Treasures? 497 Qur’ans and Restitution Debate
Turkey has reopened its bid to recover 497 Qur’ans removed from Trabzon during World War I. The case raises broader questions about restitution and memory.
Name Days this Week: February 22 – 28, 2026
See which Greek name days are celebrated from February 22 to 28, 2026, according to the Greek Orthodox calendar.
THI Backs Solar Projects at SOS Children’s Villages in Greece
The Hellenic Initiative invests $60,000 in solar and clean energy upgrades at three SOS Children’s Villages facilities across Greece.
St. Demetrios Philoptochos Society Hosts “Bloom & Buy” Spring Event in Upper Darby
The St. Demetrios Philoptochos Society “Agia Barbara” will host the Bloom & Buy spring event on March 28, 2026, at St. Demetrios Church in Upper Darby, PA.
“For the Ages”: Saint Thomas Greek Orthodox Church Celebrates Completion of Sacred Iconography
Saint Thomas Greek Orthodox Church marked the completion of its interior iconography after years of planning, prayer, and community support.
Greek Throwback Night with DJ George Gouletsas Set for February 28 in Havertown
DJ George Gouletsas headlines Greek Throwback Night on February 28 at Barnaby’s Bar in Havertown. Hosted by the Pan-Macedonian Youth. 21+ event.
Greece’s Housing Squeeze Is Getting Harder to Ignore
Rising housing costs in Greece are delaying independence, reshaping demographics, and reducing future economic growth, according to new Alpha Bank research.
Exploring Hellenism: Magna Graecia Set for March 1 at Stockton University
Stockton Friends of Hellenic Studies presents Exploring Hellenism: Magna Graecia on March 1, 2026, at Stockton University, featuring a live performance by Zafarán.
Zoe Kousoulis
Zoe Kousoulis, longtime member of St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church and pillar of the South Jersey Greek-American community, passed away at 85.
The Greek-Owned Havertown Grille Where Movies Get Made
Havertown Grille, the Greek-owned breakfast spot on Darby Road, doubles as a movie set and was named a favorite by former Eagles center Jason Kelce.
Hélène Glykatzi-Ahrweiler Between Greece and Europe
Hélène Glykatzi-Ahrweiler, the Greek-French historian who reshaped Byzantium’s place in Europe and challenged Greek self-perception, has died at 99.
