HATCAST: Reactivating Political Activism
2012 HATCAST Picnic members. “We are reviving our organization to play a political role,” Gregory Fegos, President of the Hellenic Taxpayers Association of Southold Town (HATCAST) said. The civic...
View ArticleLearn Greek The Easy Way
Dimitrios and Stavros Papaloizos “Learn Greek the Easy Way” is the motto of “Greek 123” by Papaloizos Publications. Adults and children have learned conversation Greek using the Papaloizos method for...
View ArticleOpen Discussion on Greek Language to Be Held
An open discussion on issues concerning the Greek language is being sponsored by major a Greek-American organization on Sunday afternoon, 1 p.m. at the Stathakeion Culture Center in Astoria on 22-51...
View ArticleGreek Language Seminar a Success
Prominent Greek-American leaders A consensus was agreed by major Greek-American leaders and organizations to provide funding for the promotion of Greek language education on the afternoon of Sunday,...
View ArticleViewpoint: Unique Anthony Coutsouros Parish Council Presidency in Eastern...
President Coutsouros at a Sunday Liturgy. “I wanted to give back to the church community that supported me when I needed a family. It is my unique honor to serve the Transfiguration of Christ Church of...
View ArticleGreece’s Living Heritage: Marseilles 2013
The Phocaean Greeks introduced the cult of Artemis “Greek civilization is alive; it moves in every breath of mind…” – Will Durant, historian and philosopher. Marseille, France, an urban center in...
View ArticleSt. Irene Monastery Holds Christmas Luncheon
Abbot Ierotheos with Konstantinos Fotiadis, and the Hellenic Voices of Long Island “Greek Orthodox Churches open, not close. St. Cosmas (of Aetolia) said ‘Things will come out of the schools that...
View ArticleArts Foster Creativity at Stathakion Cultural Center
Billy Chrissochos “The arts are fundamental to our culture,” said Billy Chrissochos. “They inspire us, fostering creativity. They help us express our Hellenic values, building bridges between cultures,...
View ArticleThe Incredible History of Mastic Rarely Discussed
“We place leaves of Mastiha in our food,” said John Erdemir, a New York City resident who emigrated from Ankara, Turkey. “On the Asian coast close to Izmir (Tralleis in Greek) and Datca (district on a...
View ArticleMatina Botoulas Finds Her Voice as an Artist
Artist Matina Botoulas at her Art Exhibit in the Stathakion Cultural Center. “Painting is almost like a religious experience, which should go on and on. Age just gives you the freedom to do some things...
View ArticleHellenic Paideia of America Meeting and Christmas Celebration a Success
Members of Hellenic Paideia of America organization during Christmas. A meeting of the Hellenic Paideia of America organization was held on Sunday afternoon, December 29th in Queens, New York....
View ArticlePogoni is Stimulus of Artist’s Paintings
Home in Dolo, Pogoni Greece. Pogoni is a place of natural beauty with history, located in the northwest of the prefecture of Ioannina. Tradition states that the Byzantine Emperor Pogonatos lived here...
View Article2014 Hermes Expo International Focuses on U.S. Hospitality Industry
Aphrodite Kotrotsios, Founder & Executive Director, Hermes Expo’s Young Professionals Initiative (3rd from right) with Phil Kamaratos, Peter Doulis, Aphrodite Kotrotsios, Francesco Parliaros,...
View ArticleWhat is the Future of Vassilaros Coffee?
Vassilaros & Sons poster. Coffee is the essential drink of Americans. People enjoy Vassilaros coffee on the go between jobs and shopping. A bold business initiative is presented by the...
View ArticleSochi Olympics: Remembering Greek and Byzantine Heritage
The Olympics follow the Ancient Greek philosophy that the success of democracy depends on the moral character of its citizens. The 2014 Sochi Olympics Opening Ceremony was a visit back to Russian...
View ArticleImaginative Works at Opening Reception of Whimsical Gallery
“I wanted to have opening reception days of celebrating the first full days of spring,” explained Stavroula Nicolas Raia, Whimsical Gallery owner. The opening reception was held on Friday, March 21,...
View Article2014 Hermes Expo Kicks Off in NYC
Investors Bank booth: Paul Kotrotsios (left to right), Ana Oliveira, Tina Handras, Charoula Ioannou, Mary Rose Genovese, Nico Paphitis, Maria Odysseos, Angelos Kouzinas. A preview into the soul of the...
View ArticleBook Review: Returning The Lost Sheep: Ministry to the Alcoholic and Addict
Father Dimitrios Moraitis in a New York Church A unique, pioneer work, based on a doctoral project, presents the Orthodox perspective to addiction through the eyes of Father Dimitrios Moraitis, drawing...
View ArticleGreek Teachers Hold Workshop at Hermes Expo in USA
Mrs. Stella Kokolis with former student Ifigenia Zapuntis We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.’ – Winston Churchill. Three unique promoters of Hellenism and Greek...
View ArticleOne-of-a-Kind Glass Creations by Irene
glass jewelry They do not have a plan when they create their creations. They see exciting ideas wherever they go and then create. They search. They rework the same subject, creating with inspiration....
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