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Ioannis Moutsis
Wanted! Greek Language Teachers – Community In Crises
Philadelphia, PA – Thirteen Greek schools make up the educational system that provides for a Greek language experience in the Philadelphia area. A few are full-time, private, and self-sustaining, like the Odyssey School in Wilmington,…
A Glimmer of Hope for Greece
Day by day Greeks throughout the country and abroad have maintained a pessimistic approach regarding Greece’s progress and economic future. Strikes, unemployment, a cloud of negativity and uncertainty shrouds the future of the country and…
Stock Rising For Greek Players
According to Greek and international media, Olympiakos defender Kostas Manolas is getting closer and closer to completing his transfer to A.S. Roma for a reported fee of 15 million euros. The Greek international is also…
Greek Open-Air Cinemas: The hidden jewel of Greek summers
When people hear about Greek summers the first things that come to mind are most likely the beaches and the country’s islands. The list of interesting things to do during the summer in Greece may…
Greek Orthodox Church Conducts Liturgy in Smyrna after 92 years
In the city of Smyrna (Izmir) in Turkey, the Greek Orthodox Church of Agios Voukolos recently performed its first liturgy in 92 years. The church is located in the Basmane district of Smyrna and has historically…
Papanikolaou Begins His American Journey
Back-to-back Euroleague champion (2012-2013) and Greek international Kostas Papanikolaou has signed a two-year deal with the Houston Rockets that will guarantee him at least $4.8 million his first season (the highest ever given to a…
Apoyevmatini Closure a Tale of Hardship and Decline
Due to financial problems, the Greek-language newspaper “Apoyevmatini” which had been published in Istanbul since 1925, is set to close. Although the newspaper consisted of four pages alone, it not only kept Greek citizens in…
Voice of America Stops Broadcasting Greek Service
After 72 years of operation, the Greek Service of the Voice of America announced it will end its broadcasts due to budget cuts. The Greek Service was one of the first services established abroad in…
Elaina Balouris Is Going Pro And Maybe Higher
Pittsburgh native Elaina Balouris has completed an illustrious career at the college of William & Mary and signed a professional contract with one of the most prestigious runner clubs in the United States, the Boston…
New Luxury Resort Nikki Beach Brings Life To Porto Heli
Nikki Beach one of the world’s top luxury brands has opened a new five star resort in Greece on August 1 2014. The Nikki Beach resort combines the elements of beach, dining, music, and fashion.…
Ineffective Greek Bureaucracy Continues to Hurt Economy
Greek bureaucracy has always been criticized by both Greek and foreign investors and rightfully so. Screenwriter for the new movie “Hercules”, Evan Spiliotopoulos, sheds some light on this problem. According to Evan, producers had considered…
Tourism Flourishing, Greeks Still Struggling
While tourism in Greece has already begun to exceed expectations for the summer of 2014, domestic tourism seems to be declining as a result of the ongoing economic crisis in Greece. This phenomenon can primarily…
