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Mary Liounis
Mary Liounis of Toms River, born in Kalloni, Mytilene, passed away peacefully at 82. Funeral services will be held at Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church.
Should American Families Look to Europe for College? A Greek-American Perspective
College in the U.S. leaves many in debt. Europe offers low-cost degrees and, for Greek-Americans, the chance to reconnect with their heritage and gain EU citizenship.
Saint Sophia Church to Host Food & Craft Fair, November 7–9
Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Jeffersonville will host its annual Food & Craft Fair on November 7–9, featuring homemade Greek food, pastries, and local vendors.
Philadelphia to Host 14th Annual IOCC Banquet on October 26
Philadelphia will host the 14th Annual IOCC Banquet on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The evening will bring together the Greek Orthodox community in support of International Orthodox Christian Charities and its worldwide humanitarian mission.
Los Angeles Greek Film Festival Opens Submissions for 2026
The Los Angeles Greek Film Festival has opened submissions for its 20th edition in 2026, alongside the launch of LAGFF-doc, a new platform dedicated to documentaries.
Casinos in the North and the Gamble for Cyprus’s Future
Casinos in the occupied north of Cyprus are set to double, from thirty-two to sixty-four. Supporters call it growth, but critics warn of crime, dependency, and deeper division.
How Ron Vachris Went From Warehouse Floor to Costco CEO
From forklift driver to CEO, Ron Vachris built a career at Costco that began in 1982 and continues to reflect people, culture, and steady leadership.
Greece Turns to American LNG as Russian Gas Fades
Greece has flipped its energy map. American LNG now dominates the country’s gas supply as Russian imports plunge, but higher costs and wasted renewable power reveal the risks behind this new dependence.
Cyprus Independence Day: A Celebration with Shadows
Cyprus marked Independence Day on October 1st with parades in Nicosia and calls for unity, a reminder of the island’s 1960 founding and its unresolved division.
The Clarinet That Spoke for Epirus: Melbourne’s Greek Youth to Honor Petroloukas Halkias
Melbourne’s Greek youth will honor Petroloukas Halkias, the legendary clarinetist of Epirus, with a tribute concert on October 12, celebrating his enduring influence on Greek traditional music.
Pandora’s Annual “Bid & Buy” Set for October 9 in Upper Darby
Pandora Chapter #332 hosts its Annual Bid & Buy on October 9 at St. Demetrios Church in Upper Darby, supporting scholarships and Smile Train.
From Athens to Amazon: How a Greek Author Briefly Overloaded Kindle with a Book About Periods
Greek author Φυστίκι που κυλάει, known as Rollin’ Peanut, hit number one on Amazon’s Humor Essays list with Period. Literally, a brutally funny debut that briefly overloaded Kindle’s servers.
