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Beginning the Year Together: Corthion Andros Society Vasilopita Celebration, January 17
The Corthion Andros Society will hold its Annual Vasilopita Celebration on January 17, 2026, at Adelphia Restaurant & Events in Deptford, New Jersey.
Epirotes Society of Philadelphia “Omonia” to Host 18th Annual Tsipourovradia on February 7
The Epirotes Society of Philadelphia “Omonia” will host its 18th Annual Tsipourovraidia on February 7, 2026, in Upper Darby, featuring music, food, and free tsipouro.
Popi Papandreou and the Question Greeks Keep Asking About Justice
As trust in Greece’s justice system falters, the work of European prosecutor Popi Papandreou has become central to a wider debate on accountability.
Marking Nine Decades: Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia Celebrates 90 Years
The Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia will mark its 90th anniversary with a gala on January 24, 2026, returning to the historic Ballroom at the Ben.
Elias Pantelidis and the Quiet Work of Keeping Greek Alive
In a video interview, educator Elias Pantelidis reflects on decades of teaching Greek language, music, and culture to children in the Philadelphia Greek-American community.
Name Days This Week: January 11 – 17, 2026
Mid-January brings Greek name days for Theodosis, Tatiani, Nina, and Antonis. See who’s celebrating during the week of January 11–17, 2026.
The Greeks of Jerusalem Are Vanishing
Once thousands strong, Jerusalem’s Greek community has dwindled to fewer than 100. A look at history, faith, property, and quiet disappearance.
When Tourism Pushes Wildlife to the Edge: Greece’s Monk Seals and the Cost of “Experience”
Greece is home to half the world’s Mediterranean monk seals. Conservation helped them recover, but tourism is now pushing the species back toward danger.
Greece Tops International Living’s 2026 List of the Safest Places to Retire
Greece ranked first in International Living’s 2026 Global Retirement Index. We look at why, how the list is built, and the local context behind it.
Symbolism vs. Limits: What Cyprus Can and Cannot Change During Its EU Council Presidency
Cyprus assumes the EU Council presidency in 2026. What the role can realistically change, where its power stops, and why the symbolism still matters.
Federation Annual Dinner and Vasilopita Set for January 21 in Pennsauken
The Federation of Hellenic American Societies will hold its annual dinner meeting and Vasilopita cutting on January 21 at the Atheras Center in Pennsauken.
When the Chants Began to Change: A Philadelphia Moment in Greek-American Church Life
Nearly thirty years ago, a Philadelphia newspaper captured a moment of concern inside Greek-American churches: who would carry forward the tradition of chant as generations changed?
