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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.
St. Demetrios Youth Share Traditional Greek Kalanta Across the Community
Students from the St. Demetrios Greek School and Sunday School shared traditional Greek kalanta as they visited homes throughout the community during the Christmas season.
Saint Louis University Opens Applications for the 2026–2027 GEP-SLU Scholarship
Saint Louis University has opened applications for the 2026–2027 GEP-SLU Scholarship, offering full tuition and benefits for Greek graduates in the Executive Master of International Business.
Name Days This Week: December 14 – 20, 2025
From Saint Eleftherios to Saint Dionysios, the week of December 14–20 is filled with saints remembered for courage, compassion, and forgiveness. See which names are honored and wish Χρόνια πολλά to loved ones.
The Hellenic Initiative Raises $2.7 Million During Major New York Fundraising Weekend
The Hellenic Initiative raised $2.7 million during a multi-day fundraising effort in New York, highlighting the continued role of the global Greek diaspora in supporting Greece’s long-term recovery.
Today in History: December 13, 1943 – The Massacre of Kalavryta
On December 13, 1943, Nazi forces executed hundreds in Kalavryta and destroyed dozens of villages. Greece continues to seek justice and remembrance.
