From Greece and Cyprus
Coverage from Greece and Cyprus on politics, society, and culture.
First Philoxenia Program Trip To Greece
New York, NY – The General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad is accepting applications for its first Philoxenia Program Trip to Greece aimed to further enhance the bonds between twenty (20) U.S. and Canadian students of Greek…
Byzantium Hidden In Plain Sight
Explore how Byzantine literature, science, and culture is around us every day with speaker Alexander Billinis. Thursday, April 27, 2017 6:00 – 7:30 PM at the National Hellenic Museum Cost: $15 non-members, $10 NHM, $5 students…
Important Information for Greek Property Owners
According to Greek Law No. 2308/95, every property located in Greece must be declared by their lawful owners in the Public Records and the National Cadaster Office by the end of the year 2016. If the…
National Issues, National Security Issues, and the Lobby
With the election to the Presidency of Donald Trump and the possible inclusion of Greek- Americans in the new Administration, new hopes and expectations of the Greek-American community and perhaps the Greek nation as a whole…
Former Greek President Stephanopoulos Dies
Konstantinos “Kostis” Stephanopoulos, former President of Greece, died at 23:18 in Henry Dunant Hospital, Athens, on 20 November 2016 at the age of 90. He had been hospitalized three days earlier, suffering from fever and severe…
Constance Douris on the Greek Economy
CCTV America’s Rachelle Akuffo spoke with Constance Douris, the vice president of the Lexington Institute.
President Obama Supports Debt Relief for Greece
Greece has implemented financial reforms, and now it is time to restructure Athens’ debt to allow its struggling economy to grow. Sustainable debt would increase investor confidence, improve the country’s credit rating, and play a significant…
Fact Sheet: U.S. – Greek Partnership
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary The United States and Greece share a strong and enduring partnership based on their mutual commitment to core democratic values, which have been the foundation of peace and…
The Last Free Message, April 27, 1941
After seven months of resistance and after defeating Italy, Nazi Germany invades via Bulgaria and Yugoslavia. While the German troops invading from Bulgaria were pinned down by the Greeks at the Metaxas line, and the entire…
Oxi Day, The Day Of No!
At 3 am on the morning of October 28th, 1940, Emanuele Grazzi, the Italian ambassador to Greece, delivered an ultimatum from Benito Mussolini to Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas. Il Duce demanded that Metaxas allow the Italian…
Pontians Break Guinness Dance Record at Thessaloniki International Fair
Thessaloniki, Greece – More than 12,500 Pontian music lovers, gathered and created a dance line on Tuesday evening at the concert “Together… with soul !” Famed brothers Constantine and Matthew Tsahouridis led the “Omal” Pontian dance…
The Number Of Greeks Who Moved Abroad During The Crisis
According to the General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad, more than 350,000 Greek citizens have abandoned their country during the ongoing 7-year economic recession. Most of the data was gathered directly from statistic bureaus and other official…
