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Glykeria and Kostas Ageris to Perform in Upper Darby on December 5
Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church has added seating for the December concert following strong demand. Tickets and table reservations remain available.
St. George Cathedral Invites Children to Join Greek Folk Dance Groups
The Cathedral Ouranos Dancers welcome children ages 4 to 18, with three age-based groups offering traditional Greek folk dance instruction.
When the Children Leave: Greece’s Island Schools Face an Uncertain Future
On Kalamos, only two children remain in primary school. Their approaching departure reflects a wider demographic decline threatening schools and smaller communities across Greece.
Hellenic Federation of New Jersey to Host Young Adults Glendi and Networking Night
Young adults and professionals from across New Jersey are invited to an evening of Greek music, dancing, dinner, and networking on November 13 in Old Bridge. University students can attend free of charge.
Greek Consul General to Hold Citizenship and Passport Q&A in Piscataway
Greek Consul General Ifigenia Kanara and consular staff will meet with New Jersey residents on October 18 to answer questions about Greek citizenship, military service obligations, passports, and related procedures.
Church Treasures Return to Greece After 109 Years in Exchange for Tsar Samuel’s Remains
Religious treasures removed from Macedonian monasteries during World War I are back in Greece after an exchange with Bulgaria. The agreement leaves ownership questions unresolved but allows negotiations over additional objects.
Agia Fotini Philoptochos Plans November 15 Bid-n-Buy in Feasterville
The Evangelismos of Theotokos Philoptochos chapter invites guests to an autumn fundraiser featuring bidding, dinner, and dessert. Tickets are $50.
Cyprus Property Prosecutions Reach Across Europe Over Greek Cypriot Land in the North
A German broker detained since July 2024 is one of several defendants caught in property cases over Greek Cypriot land in the occupied north, with prosecutions and arrest warrants reaching courts elsewhere in Europe.
68th National Chian Convention in Fort Lee to Aid Chios Firefighters
The Oct. 9-11 gathering will pair delegate meetings, youth events and a banquet with a relief campaign for nine volunteer fire brigades on Chios.
Greece Wants Foreign Investment. So Why Is It Sending Investors the Opposite Message?
Greece has every right to address housing pressure. But a fivefold transfer-tax increase for many non-EU homebuyers raises a broader question for a country that spent years rebuilding investor trust: how durable is its invitation…
Elpida Ioannou
Born in Kato Poroia, Serres, Elpida “Pitsa” Ioannou made her home in the Philadelphia area, where her family joined St. Demetrios and welcomed newly arrived Greek families into their home.
A Thessaloniki Teacher Now Drives a Munich Bus as Transit Companies Recruit Abroad
Lizetta Tila moved from Thessaloniki to Munich in 2024 and now drives scheduled bus routes. Her move comes as Munich transport operators seek workers beyond Germany, including in Greece, against a much older history of…
