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Greece Moves to Reopen Toronto Education Office for Greek-Language Schools
Greece is moving to restore a Toronto-based education coordinator after oversight of the office was handled from New York beginning in 2021.
ReGeneration Has Helped More Than 5,000 Young Greeks Find Work, but ‘Brain Waste’ Remains
Michael Printzos, Country Head of The Hellenic Initiative, discusses ReGeneration’s employment record and the gap between finding work and building a viable career in Greece.
Malagari Takes Pennsylvania’s Pontian Genocide Resolution to Greece, Plans 2027 Measure
The Montgomery County lawmaker carried HR 553 to Athens during WHIA’s 30th anniversary program. Five days later, the Greek president passed the resolution to leaders of two Pontian federations.
Hellenic Museum of Michigan Seeks Family Photos and Immigration Stories
Greek-American families can submit one photograph and a brief account by August 5. Selected entries will be displayed during Assumption GreekFest in St. Clair Shores.
Mary Linda, Singer Who Helped Define Postwar Greek Music, Dies
Her career stretched from childhood performances in Athens to recordings with Manolis Chiotis, Greek cinema, the music of Mikis Theodorakis, and appearances before Greek-American audiences across the United States.
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.
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.
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.
Hellenic-American Chamber Elects 2026–2027 Board in New York
The Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce elected its 2026–2027 board in New York, with Eftihia Pylarinou-Piper remaining president.
AHEPA Calls on New York City to Recognize Greek Astoria After Immigrant Map Omission
A New York City map highlights 30 immigrant enclaves, including Little Egypt in Astoria, but leaves out the neighborhood’s longstanding Greek-American identity. AHEPA is asking City Hall to correct the omission.
How Chris Lazarides Brought Banking Closer to New York’s Greek-American Community
Chris Lazarides spent decades helping Greek-American businesses, younger bankers, and Cypriot-American institutions find firmer footing in New York.
Inheriting a House in Greece From Abroad: A Practical Guide for Diaspora Families
For Greeks abroad, inheriting a family house in Greece can involve more than memory. Wills, deadlines, tax filings, debts, title records, and old paperwork all come into play.
