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President of Greece Addresses Diaspora Ahead of March 25 Anniversary
Ahead of March 25, Greece’s Independence Day, President Konstantinos Tasoulas addressed Greeks abroad, highlighting the diaspora’s role in 1821 and today.
Tripolitsa, 1821: Siege, Fall, and Reckoning
In 1821, Greek revolutionaries captured Tripolitsa, the Ottoman capital of the Peloponnese. The victory secured the south but left a wound that still divides how Greeks and Turks remember the war.
His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos Visits St. Sophia in Jeffersonville
Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey visited St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Jeffersonville, presided over the Divine Liturgy, and marked the start of Fr. Konstantinos Loukas’s ministry.
Doxology at Saint George Cathedral to Mark Start of Parade Day
The official Doxology at Saint George Cathedral in Philadelphia will take place on April 26, opening the day of the Greek Independence Day parade.
Evangelismos Parish Invites Community to Feast of the Annunciation Services
Evangelismos of the Theotokos in Philadelphia will celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation with services on March 24–25, presided over by Metropolitan Apostolos.
Eleftheria Gala to Be Held at Pennsylvania Convention Center on April 25
The Eleftheria Gala, part of Philadelphia’s Greek Independence Day celebrations, will take place April 25 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Aegean Boat Report Founder Arrested in Norway Over Greek Warrant
Tommy Olsen, founder of Aegean Boat Report, was arrested in Norway under a Greek warrant, raising legal questions about migration monitoring in the Aegean.
Name Days this Week: March 22 – 28, 2026
Discover the Greek name days celebrated from March 22 to 28, 2026, following the Orthodox calendar.
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.
