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Greece’s IRIS Payment System Is Expanding Across Europe — Here’s What It Really Means
Greece’s instant-payment service, IRIS, is becoming mandatory in all stores and is preparing for European integration. Here’s what that means for people living or spending time in Greece.
Vasiliki Kormalos
Vasiliki Kormalos is remembered by her family, friends, and the Wilmington Greek community after her passing on November 21.
THI Expands Support for Food Bank Greece as Need Remains High
The Hellenic Initiative is expanding its support for Food Bank Greece at a moment when many families are experiencing rising food insecurity.
Hellenic Hearts Announces 2026 Spring Gala Honoring Georgia Athanasopoulos — A Celebration of Philotimo and Community Impact
Hellenic Hearts will honor Georgia Athanasopoulos with the 2026 Philotimo Award at its Spring Gala, recognizing her years of service and community impact.
6,700 Nests and a Fragile Victory: Greece’s Sea Turtles Return to Kyparissia
This summer, loggerhead turtles made a strong comeback to Kyparissia Bay in Greece, with nearly 8,000 nests in the surrounding area—a victory decades in the making.
St. Thomas GOC in Cherry Hill, NJ Announces Las Vegas–Style New Year’s Eve Party for 2026
St. Thomas GOC in Cherry Hill is ringing in 2026 with a casino-themed New Year’s Eve celebration featuring dinner, games, prizes, and live music by Neo Kyma and DJ Makis.
Georgios Karamitopoulos
George Karamitopoulos of Upper Darby passed away on November 23, surrounded by his family. He was a longtime member of St. Demetrios and a beloved husband, father, and pappou.
Religious Tourism in Greece: Why Meteora in Thessaly Attracts Visitors from Around the World
A University of Thessaly study highlights how Meteora’s monasteries make Thessaly a global hub for religious tourism, where faith, culture, and landscape meet high above the plains of Greece.
Thomas Colitsas
Thomas Colitsas of Plainsboro, New Jersey, passed away on November 21 at the age of 78. He leaves behind a lifetime of family, community, and work built with care.
The Feast of St. Iakovos at St. Thomas: A Grace-Filled Weekend in Cherry Hill
St. Thomas Church in Cherry Hill hosted a warm and prayerful celebration for the feast of St. Iakovos of Evia. View the photo gallery and watch both services.
A Promise Kept: Eleftheria VFW Post 6633 Unveils Its Final Memorial
Eleftheria VFW Post 6633 completed its twenty-year mission to honor Greek American veterans with the unveiling of its final memorial plaque at St. Sophia in Jeffersonville.
Kids Nativity Series Brings the Spirit of Christmas to Families Through New Collaboration
A new collaboration between the DRE and the Tele Santa Program brings twelve Nativity stories and live calls with Saint Nicholas to families this Christmas.
