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Turkey Protests Eight Minority School Suspensions in Western Thrace
Greece cites enrollment data and includes 39 non-minority units in the same regional order. Turkey points to the shrinking minority-school network and has previously contrasted it with Greek schools kept open for a handful of…
AHEPA to Honor Elias Iliadis, Carl Hollister and Nicholas Vamvakias in Philadelphia
Iliadis will receive the Hellenism Award near Independence Hall, while Hollister and Vamvakias will receive Military Service Awards aboard the Battleship New Jersey.
ETS2 Explained: Why the EU Is Putting a Carbon Price on Fuel and Why Greece Objects
Greece is challenging a new EU carbon market (ETS2), which aims to cut emissions but may raise household costs and affect fuel taxes and state revenue.
St. Nicholas National Shrine Names Volodymyr Zelenskyy 2026 Beacon of Hope Honoree
The Ukrainian president has been selected for the Shrine’s award ahead of a September 26 black-tie dinner at Casa Cipriani in New York.
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Donates Firefighting Vehicle to Penteli Volunteers
The donation followed a post-wildfire assessment that found aging, frequently failing equipment at a volunteer unit that handles more than 270 emergency incidents each year.
Greek Name Days This Week: July 19 to July 25, 2026
Late July brings name days for Elias, Magdalini, Markella, Christina, Anna, Eupraxia, Olympia, and others, with Prophet Elias and the Dormition of Saint Anna among the week’s major commemorations.
NBG Warns Air Dependence Leaves Greek Tourism Exposed
Greek tourism is still growing, but the National Bank of Greece says its heavy reliance on flights makes the sector vulnerable to fuel spikes, air disruptions, and pressure from its main European markets.
Peloponnese Entrepreneurs Can Apply for THI-Backed Loans Up to €25,000
Entrepreneurs in Messinia, Laconia and Arcadia can apply through September 30 for fixed-rate financing, training and ongoing business guidance.
Aphrodite “Afro” Nazirides
Aphrodite “Afro” Nazirides, 94, of Swarthmore, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026. Born in Serres, Greece, she devoted her life to her family, church, and community.
Giorgos Tsalikis to Return for National Hellenic Museum Gala in Chicago
The Greek singer will perform September 26 at the Hilton Chicago during the museum’s annual fundraiser supporting its collections, exhibitions and educational programs.
Maro Kontou, Star of Greek Cinema’s Golden Age, Passes Away at 92
The actress appeared in 61 films and more than 90 stage productions, becoming best known as Elenitsa Kokovikou in And the Wife Shall Revere Her Husband.
Why Greek Families Opened Diners in America
From late-night coffee to college tuition, Greek-owned diners became a path from immigrant labor to family ownership across the Northeast and beyond.
