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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.
Young at Heart Returns with Cybersecurity Talk at Annunciation
Annunciation’s Young at Heart invites the community on October 23 for a “Welcome Back” event and Speaker Series kickoff with Jim Papacostas on cybersecurity.
Catherine V. Loupos
Catherine V. Loupos, a beloved sister, aunt, and devoted educator, passed away peacefully in Freehold, NJ, on October 2, 2025, at the age of 87.
George A. Saffos Memorial Golf Outing Returns October 17
The Atheras Chapter of the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood will host the George A. Saffos Memorial Golf Outing on October 17 at Pennsauken Country Club, with a reception to follow at the Icarian Clubhouse.
Name Days This Week: October 5 – 11, 2025
From Haritini and Pelagia to Sergios and Polychronis, the first full week of October carries a mix of autumn traditions and cherished name days. See who’s celebrating October 5–11, and don’t forget to wish them…
John Haviland’s Hidden Journey Beneath St. George Cathedral
Folklore, faith, and architecture meet beneath St. George Cathedral in Philadelphia. The story of John Haviland, the English architect who designed the church in 1822 and was once buried in its crypt, connects today’s Greek…
