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Six Greek-American House Members Win Reelection in 2026 Midterms
Four Republicans and two Democrats retained their congressional seats across Florida, New York, New Hampshire, and Nevada, maintaining Greek-American representation in both political parties.
Greek-American Incumbents Win Reelection in Pennsylvania and Delaware
Steve Malagari defeated fellow Greek-American Yanni Lambros in Montgomery County, while Delaware State Senator Spiros Mantzavinos secured another term in the November 3 elections.
Two Greek-American Candidates Face Off in Montgomery County House Race
Democratic incumbent Steve Malagari and Republican Yanni Lambros, both raised in Lansdale, compete for Pennsylvania’s 53rd House District in the November 3 election.
Greece Approves Social Media Ban for Children Under 15, Starting in 2027
The restriction takes effect January 1, 2027, covering existing accounts as well as new ones. Questions remain about age verification, privacy, and enforcement.
The Greek Woman Who Sued Her Pennsylvania Relatives Over a $10,000 Dowry
In 1924, Ella Backas Christopoulos sued her aunt and uncle in Pennsylvania over a promised dowry and years of household work. A federal judge later rejected both her dowry claim and her request for compensation.
Greek Consulate to Hold Consular Workshop in Upper Darby November 4
Greek residents and Greek Americans in the Philadelphia area will be able to bring questions about passports, citizenship, military-service deferments, voting from abroad, and other consular matters to a four-hour workshop in Upper Darby.
Greek Consul General to Hold Citizenship and Passport Q&A in Piscataway
Greek Consul General Ifigenia Kanara and consular staff will meet with New Jersey residents on October 18 to answer questions about Greek citizenship, military service obligations, passports, and related procedures.
Cyprus Property Prosecutions Reach Across Europe Over Greek Cypriot Land in the North
A German broker detained since July 2024 is one of several defendants caught in property cases over Greek Cypriot land in the occupied north, with prosecutions and arrest warrants reaching courts elsewhere in Europe.
Greece Wants Foreign Investment. So Why Is It Sending Investors the Opposite Message?
Greece has every right to address housing pressure. But a fivefold transfer-tax increase for many non-EU homebuyers raises a broader question for a country that spent years rebuilding investor trust: how durable is its invitation…
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.
Mazonakis Case Puts Greece’s Medical Oversight Under Scrutiny
The singer’s death has prompted scrutiny of how private medical offices, longevity treatments, advertising, and inspections are regulated in Greece, while authorities pursue a criminal case against two doctors.
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.
