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Lesbos, Ten Years After 2015
Ten years after the 2015 peak, Lesbos remains central to Europe’s migration policy. A factual look at camps, pushbacks, and what changed and what didn’t.
Christmas in Greece Is No Longer the Quiet Season It Once Was
Christmas in Greece is no longer a quiet pause between summers. Winter travel has become more common, reshaping cities, towns, and the rhythm of return.
Alexandra Tsaganos
Alexandra Tsaganos, a devoted member of the Greek Orthodox and Philoptochos community, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, at age 88.
Vatican Leadership Change Sparks Orthodox Discussion on Clergy Retirement
A Vatican leadership transition has prompted renewed discussion within Greek Orthodox circles about clergy retirement practices and institutional continuity.
A Month to Be Seen: Canada Debates Hellenic Heritage Recognition
As Canada considers making March a national Hellenic Heritage Month, the debate highlights familiar questions of visibility and belonging for diaspora communities.
MOMUS Air: Contemporary Art Lands at Thessaloniki Airport
A new cultural space at Thessaloniki Airport, MOMus Air brings contemporary Greek art into the departures hall, offering travelers free access to rotating exhibitions and digital installations.
Name Days This Week: December 21 – 27, 2025
As Christmas approaches, this week’s Greek Orthodox calendar brings a familiar rhythm of name days, shared across families and generations.
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.
