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Lefter Küçükandonyadis: The Greek Kid from Prinkipos Who Became Turkey’s Football Legend
From Prinkipos to Fenerbahçe glory, Lefter Küçükandonyadis lived between two worlds. The Netflix series brings back the story that shaped generations of Rum Polites and Greek families from the City.
New Year’s Eve Dinner Celebration at Greek Brothers Taverna
Greek Brothers Taverna in Dresher will host a New Year’s Eve dinner with a four-course menu, live music, and a midnight champagne toast.
When Dubai Took Over Our Christmas Melomakarona
A box labeled “Melomakarona Dubai Style” on a Thessaloniki supermarket shelf becomes a quiet moment of realization about how tradition, trends, and Christmas itself have changed.
Greece Pays €5.3 Billion in Bailout Debt Years Early
Greece has repaid €5.3 billion in bailout-era debt years ahead of schedule, marking another step in reducing crisis-era obligations.
Judge Kenneth Miller
Judge Kenneth N. Miller (1936–2025), longtime Magisterial District Justice and community leader in Delaware County, passed away on December 12, 2025.
Nicholas Pappas
Nicholas C. Pappas (1927–2025), born in Greece, a Korean War veteran and longtime Philadelphia restaurateur, passed away in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
From Airport City to Cultural Capital: Larnaca’s Road to 2030
Once known mainly as Cyprus’s airport city, Larnaca is preparing for a cultural turning point as European Capital of Culture 2030.
Paraskevi Sagos
Paraskevi (Vickie) Polakis Sagos (1965–2025), born in Athens and deeply devoted to family and faith, passed away on December 15, 2025.
St. Sophia Philoptochos Hosts Annual Vasilopita Breakfast on January 4
St. Sophia Philoptochos hosts its Annual Vasilopita Breakfast on January 4 in Jeffersonville, following Divine Liturgy and supporting Saint Basil Academy.
Today in History: The Fall of Souli, December 16, 1803
On this day in 1803, Souli fell to Ali Pasha after centuries of resistance. Its final battles and the tragedy at Zalongo became defining moments on the road to 1821.
Thinking About Working Remotely from Greece? What Americans Should Know
Thinking about working remotely from Greece? Americans are discovering that the Digital Nomad Visa makes life in Greece possible without giving up a career in the US. Here’s what to know.
How Agamemnon’s Golden Mask Found a New Audience in China
A digitally crafted replica of the famous Mask of Agamemnon is drawing long lines in China, where visitors at the Sanxingdui Museum are discovering one of Greece’s most iconic artifacts up close.
