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Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey: What the First Trailer Signals About the Film
The first trailer for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey offers clues about tone, restraint, and endurance, while leaving the film’s final approach deliberately unresolved.
AHI Announces 2026 College Student Foreign Policy Trip to Greece and Cyprus
AHI announces its 2026 College Student Foreign Policy Study Trip for Greek-American students, with visits to Washington, Greece, and Cyprus.
When Homer First Reached the Screen: NHM’s Online Film Club Looks at L’Odissea (1911)
One of cinema’s earliest adaptations of Homer’s Odyssey will be explored in the National Hellenic Museum’s upcoming Online Film Club discussion.
Pontian Society Akritai of Philadelphia Preserve a Rare Kalanta Tradition Across the Delaware Valley
A rare Pontian Christmas tradition came alive as the Akritai of Philadelphia sang Kalanta in Pontian Greek across the Delaware Valley.
Akis Petretzikis: Greece’s Most Beloved Chef
From Thessaloniki to global fame, Greek celebrity chef Akis Petretzikis bridges generations and continents with simple, trusted recipes.
Athanasios Karapanagiotis
Athanasios Karapanagiotis (Tom Karas), 82, of Hockessin, Delaware, passed away on December 21, 2025. A remembrance of his life and legacy.
From Marble to Wine: Nikos Lazaridis and the Reinvention of Northern Greece’s Vineyards
A reflective feature on Nikos Lazaridis, the visionary winemaker whose work helped transform northern Greece’s Drama region into a modern wine destination.
When the Philadelphia Inquirer Documented a Greek Christmas in South Jersey
A 1988 Philadelphia Inquirer snapshot of how a Greek family in South Jersey lived the Christmas season, from church and holiday baking to late-night dancing.
Athens, in Red: The Santa Run 2025
Athens filled with red as more than 1,000 runners dressed as Santa Claus took part in the Athens Santa Run 2025, turning the city center into a shared holiday celebration.
A Greek Christmas Moment, Far From Home at an André Rieu Concert
Greek Christmas carols were heard during an André Rieu holiday concert in Maastricht, the Netherlands, offering a rare moment of recognition for a familiar diaspora tradition.
Greek Tax Guide for Greek Americans: What Changed and What You Need to Know
AADE has released a detailed FAQ for Greeks abroad with updated rules on tax residency, income, property, cars, banking, and more. Here’s what every Greek American should know in plain English.
How Greece Is Using AI to Rethink Access to Public Healthcare
Greece has launched a national AI initiative to improve access to public healthcare, starting with the country’s main health information line.
