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A Thessaloniki Teacher Now Drives a Munich Bus as Transit Companies Recruit Abroad
Lizetta Tila moved from Thessaloniki to Munich in 2024 and now drives scheduled bus routes. Her move comes as Munich transport operators seek workers beyond Germany, including in Greece, against a much older history of…
Opening a Greek Bank Account From the U.S.: What Six Banks Offer
Alpha Bank now lets eligible U.S. residents open an account in Greece without traveling there. Other Greek banks follow different rules, from proxy arrangements to European residency limits and Greek document requirements.
New York Forum to Address Greek Property, Inheritance and Bank Financing
A free Sept. 29 program at Chiotes Hall will cover buying or inheriting property in Greece, Greek bank financing, ownership obligations, and digital banking.
Pete Pahides on Taking Over Cedar Farms at 19 and the Lessons His Father Left Him
Honored by AHEPA alongside his late father, Gus, Pete Pahides reflects on taking over Cedar Farms at 19, the Greek-American restaurant trade and the next generation of the family business.
Buying a Vacation Home in Greece: A Practical Guide for Americans
First-time U.S. buyers need independent legal and technical checks, a Greek tax number, and a carefully written deposit agreement before closing.
Two Homes, One Heart: What Filoxenia Means to My Family
From Tsotyli to Patras and across generations in America, Dr. Alexandra Mylonas reflects on the family traditions, hospitality, and sense of belonging she hopes to pass on to her daughter.
Greece Moves Toward Establishing April 29 as Day of Greeks Abroad
Greece’s Foreign Ministry says legislation creating a Day of Greeks Abroad is expected in the coming months, but April 29 has not yet been officially adopted.
Free Online Pontian Greek Classes Open Registration for Fall 2026
The North American program offers ten weekend online instruction sessions with Pontian dialect teacher Arhontoula Konstantinidou for students in the United States and Canada.
Greece Is Reversing Brain Drain. Can Its Economy Use the Talent Returning?
More educated Greeks are returning, but many skilled people who never left remain underpaid, underused or excluded from decisions. The crisis-era exodus may be easing, but the conditions behind it have not disappeared.
Greek Voters Abroad Need New Registration for Next Parliamentary Election
Eligible Greek citizens outside the country can choose postal voting, in-person voting abroad or postal voting as a fallback. Previous overseas-voter registrations will not carry over.
Common Mistakes Greek Americans Make When Applying for Greek Citizenship
Greek Americans often approach citizenship as a family-history project. Greek authorities read the file differently: as a legal chain that must be proven through records.
Greek National Opera to Make U.S. Debut at Carnegie Hall
The October 15 concert will honor Nikos Kazantzakis through works by five Greek composers, with Anita Rachvelishvili and Maria Kostraki joining the Greek National Opera Orchestra.
