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A $15 Haircut and a Lifetime of Filotimo: Giota’s Barbershop Says Goodbye to Media
Giota’s West End Hairstyling and Barbershop in Media, Pennsylvania, will close May 30 after 36 years, ending a quiet Greek-American landmark shaped by Giota and Foti Hartas.
Astoria Performance Explores Greek Women’s Migration to America
Echoes of Hera: Voices Across the Ocean, a multimedia performance by Avgi Maria Atmatzidou, will take place on May 30 at the Stathakeion Cultural Center in Astoria.
Who Gets to Reimagine Homer? Nolan’s Odyssey and the Fight Over Casting
Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey has sparked debate over Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy, raising questions about Homer, Greek culture, Hollywood, and myth.
Greece Expands 2026 Programs for the Greek Diaspora
Greece has expanded its 2026 diaspora programs, including camps, language courses, cultural programs, and a new Heritage Surf Camp on Lemnos.
Can Greek Americans Still Get Greek Citizenship? What It Actually Takes in 2026
Can Greek Americans get Greek citizenship? Real cases show how the process works in 2026, from fast approvals to complex registrations.
Nominations Open for Forty Under 40 Class of 2026 Recognizing Greek American Leaders
Nominations are open for the 2026 Forty Under 40 awards by the Greek America Foundation, recognizing Greek American and Canadian leaders under 40. Deadline April 30.
Boston Symposium Brings Pontian and Anatolian Christian Heritage Into Focus
A Boston symposium at Hellenic College Holy Cross examined Pontian, Armenian, and Assyrian-Chaldean heritage, memory, and history through scholarship, faith, and culture.
Greek-American Group Urges U.S. to Act on Religious Freedom Concerns in Turkey
Greek-American advocates urge the U.S. to act on religious freedom concerns in Turkey following a new USCIRF report and renewed calls over Halki.
Revisiting 1821 Through Its Women: A New Exhibition in Detroit
An exhibition titled #WeAreGreekWarriors opens at the Hellenic Museum of Michigan, featuring paintings by Ramona Pintea inspired by women of the Greek Revolution.
From Hippocrates to Today: Greek Physicians to Gather in Chicago on April 14
Greek and Greek-American physicians will gather at the National Hellenic Museum on April 14 for an evening organized by the Consulate General of Greece in Chicago.
Greek-American Zach Galifianakis Debuts New Netflix Series, ‘This Is a Gardening Show’
Greek-American comedian Zach Galifianakis stars in a new Netflix series, This Is a Gardening Show, premiering April 22, 2026.
AHI Honors Three Greek Americans for Leadership and Service in Washington
The American Hellenic Institute honored Helen A. Carlos, Savas Tsivicos, and Stavros Veletsis at its 52nd anniversary awards dinner in Washington, D.C.
