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After Six Decades, Deutsche Welle’s Greek Service Will Close in 2027
Germany’s Deutsche Welle will close its Greek-language service in 2027, ending more than sixty years of broadcasting.
Greek-American Women Artists Featured in New York Consulate Exhibition
An exhibition featuring 19 Greek-American women artists opened at the Consulate General of Greece in New York and will run through March 31.
St. George Cathedral Philoptochos to Host “Star Spangled Bid N’ Buy” Event in Philadelphia
St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral’s Philoptochos will host the “Star Spangled Bid N’ Buy” fundraiser April 17 in Philadelphia with dinner, raffles, and community celebration.
Chicago Event to Explore the Life of Eva Palmer Sikelianos for International Women’s Day
Chicago’s National Hellenic Museum will host an International Women’s Day event on March 19 exploring the life and legacy of Eva Palmer Sikelianos.
Navarino Challenge Rebrands as “Messinia Challenge” Ahead of 2026 Event
The Navarino Challenge sports event in Greece has been renamed Messinia Challenge. The 2026 event will take place May 8–10 in Costa Navarino with international athletes and participants.
Greek Consulate in New York Hosts International Women’s Day Leadership Event
The Consulate General of Greece in New York marked International Women’s Day with a leadership forum bringing together Greek-American women from across professional fields.
Name Days this Week: March 8 – 14, 2026
A weekly overview of Greek name days celebrated from March 8 to 14, 2026, based on Orthodox tradition.
Sofia (Galani) Economou
Sofia (Galani) Economou, a beloved mother, γιαγιά, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, one day before her 88th birthday.
Detroit Exhibition Highlights the Women of the Greek Revolution
A new exhibition at the Hellenic Museum of Michigan explores the women of the Greek Revolution of 1821 through contemporary art, film screenings, and cultural programming.
International Women’s Day Event at Greek Consulate in New York to Feature Leadership Panels
The Greek Consulate in New York will host an International Women’s Day discussion on March 6 featuring leaders from business, medicine, media, and the Greek-American community.
Philadelphia’s “Greek Mob”: What Actually Happened Behind the Myth
What was the “Greek Mob” in Philadelphia? A closer look at Steve Bouras, the 1981 killings, and what the records actually show.
Konstantinos Davidis
Konstantinos Davidis, a Greek-American restaurateur and longtime member of the Philadelphia community, passed away on February 28, 2026, at age 96.
