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Anastasia Dinoulis
Born in Karditsa, Greece, Anastasia Dinoulis worked as a seamstress in Philadelphia before spending two decades at Atlantic City casinos and nine years at English Creek Academy.
New Testimony Details 2017 Exhumations After Cyprus’ Athalassa Hospital Bombing
An archaeologist and former nurse have recounted the improvised burials that followed the 1974 Turkish air attack and the 2017 search for victims’ remains.
National Hellenic Museum to Present Nyxtes Magikes Unplugged on August 15
The Chicago museum’s rooftop session will feature acoustic arrangements of traditional and contemporary Greek music, with tickets including an open bar and appetizers.
Archbishop Apostolos of Canada to Be Enthroned in Toronto on September 19
The former Metropolitan of New Jersey will be enthroned at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP by August 20.
St. George Hamilton to Hold Bougatsa and Frappé Day After Dormition Liturgy
Homemade bougatsa and Greek frappés will be served after Divine Liturgy on August 15, with proceeds benefiting the parish and its capital improvement projects.
Greek Maritime Golf Event Returns to Costa Navarino September 4-6
The 12th annual gathering will feature an 18-hole tournament for maritime executives, a golf clinic, and a Saturday raffle benefiting Floga.
Greek Voters Abroad Need New Registration for Next Parliamentary Election
Eligible Greek citizens outside the country can choose postal voting, in-person voting abroad or postal voting as a fallback. Previous overseas-voter registrations will not carry over.
Lakis Halkias, Singer of Greek Folk and Popular Music, Dies at 82
The Ioannina-born singer spent four years in the United States and Canada during a career that ranged from Epirote folk music and rebetiko to laiko and Greek art song.
AHEPA Honors Service, Business and Religious Freedom at Philadelphia Banquet
The closing banquet of AHEPA’s Philadelphia convention honored Pantelis Boumpouras, Pete and Gus Pahides, and Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis, while recognizing George Horiates for his work organizing the weeklong gathering.
Common Mistakes Greek Americans Make When Applying for Greek Citizenship
Greek Americans often approach citizenship as a family-history project. Greek authorities read the file differently: as a legal chain that must be proven through records.
Three Former LAGFF Discovery Days Selections Receive €1.065 Million from Eurimages
Films by Yianna Americanou, Elina Psykou and Iris Baglanea were among 33 international co-productions selected in the European fund’s second financing round of 2026.
Greek Name Days This Week: August 2 to August 8, 2026
The first full week of August includes the Transfiguration of the Savior, when Sotirios and Sotiria celebrate, along with name days for Salome, Nonna, Asterios, Nikanor, Myron, Triantafyllos, and others.
