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Stella Kyriakides: Cyprus’s Voice in Europe’s Fight Against Cancer Honored on Global Stage
Cyprus’s former EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides was honored in Madrid for her leadership in Europe’s fight against cancer.
Name Days This Week: October 12 – 18, 2025
From Andromachi and Valantios to Loukas and Marinos, mid-October carries name day traditions that bridge faith and family. See who is celebrated October 12–18 and wish them Χρόνια πολλά.
Steve Statis
Steve Statis, 72, of Hamilton Township, NJ, passed away on October 3. Born in Rhodes, he was known for his warmth and love of family and community.
Greece and Other Schengen Countries to Launch EU Entry/Exit System
Starting October 12, the EU will launch its new Entry/Exit System, replacing passport stamps with digital biometric checks for non-EU travelers.
Metropolitan Apostolos to Visit St. Demetrios for Feast Day Celebration
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby, PA, will celebrate its feast day on October 26, 2025, with an Archpastoral Visit by Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey.
Greece’s Hidden Road Crisis: Lives Lost in Silence
Greece’s roads remain among the most dangerous in Europe. Behind the statistics are aging cars, weak enforcement, and grieving families. Roadside shrines across the country tell the story of lives lost too soon.
Heritage Greece® Initiative Hosts Art and Charity Game Night in New York
An evening of art, poker, and blackjack on October 24 in Manhasset, New York, will support the National Hellenic Society’s Heritage Greece® Program.
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.
