Astoria, NY. Hellenic Film Society Honors Master Filmmaker Pantelis VoulgarisNew York Film Expo to Close with a Retrospective of the Director’s Work
The New York Greek Film Expo 2025, presented by Hellenic Film Society (HFS), will close with a special retrospective of the films of prominent Greek director, Pantelis Voulgaris, October 10-12 at the prestigious Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) in Astoria. Tickets are now available here. “As master filmmaker Pantelis Voulgaris marks his 85th birthday […]
Rhond Island State Senator Lou Raptakis calls on bipartisan Hellenic American State Legislators to ask Congress to oppose the reinstatement to sell F-35s Jets to TURKEY
Raptakis questions timing of decision by while Turkey still refuses to support sanctions on Russia and continues Eastern Mediterranean aggression against Cyrus, Greece, Israel while still in possession of the Russian made S-400 missile system. Rhode Island State Senator Lou Raptakis is asking all 14 Hellenic-American State Senators and 24 State Representatives from around the […]
Washington, DC. Daughters of Penelope Donates $10,000 to Meals on Wheels America to Support Senior Nutrition and Wellness
The Daughters of Penelope (DOP), a leading international service organization comprised of women of Hellenic heritage and Philhellenes, proudly presented a $10,000 donation to Meals on Wheels America, September 20, 2025, announced Grand President Antoinette Marousis Zachariades. GrandPresident Zachariades presented the donation to Meals on Wheels America Chief Development and Marketing Officer Kristine Templin at […]
DOP Honors Georgetown Cupcake Co-Founders at Successful Leadership Conference
The Daughters of Penelope, a leading international service organization comprised of women of Hellenic heritage and Philhellenes, hosted a successful District Governors Leadership Conference on Saturday, September 20, 2025. On behalf of the Daughters of Penelope, Grand President Antoinette Marousis Zachariades proudly presented the Daughters of Penelope Spirit Award to Georgetown Cupcake Co-Founders Katherine Kallinis […]
South Portland, USA. Hellenic Society of Maine. Rebetiko Night
The “Hellenic Society of Maine”, a non-profit educational and cultural organization, hosted a unique musical evening dedicated to Rebetiko and traditional Greek music on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at the Food Fork Lab (95 Darling Avenue, South Portland). The Greek music ensemble “Mia Anasa” (featuring vocalist Nectaria Sofou-Boustris) performed songs of classic “Rebetiko” and “Laiko” […]
Boston. AHEPA Brings Spirit of Hellenism to Maliotis Cultural Center
The halls of the Maliotis Cultural Center were filled with energy and pride last night as more than 100 members of AHEPA gathered for a special visit from Supreme President Chris Kaitson. The event brought together chapters from across Greater Boston—Boston, Watertown, Lynn, Brockton, and Marlboro—making it a true celebration of unity and shared purpose. President Kaitson outlined […]
Washington, DC. Patriarch Bartholomew arrived in the USA
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew is expected to be received by U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, September 15, as part of his official visit to the United States, which will take place from September 15 to 25.His All-Holiness arrived tonight, Sunday, September 14, at Dulles International Airport, near Washington, DC, where he […]
Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church Honors V. Rev. Father Avgoustinos Psomas
Summertime in a Greek Orthodox parish in the United States is often a time of scant attendance, as parishioners are away visiting with family and friends, both at home and in Greece. However, in Cherry Hill, New Jersey this past Sunday the church swelled with well-wishers for its outgoing Proistamenos, the V. Rev. Father Avgoustinos, […]
Aris Kourkoumelis Appointed Assistant Secretary for Trade and Economic Security
Aristidis Kourkoumelis has been appointed as the Assistant Secretary for Trade and Economic Security at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In this role, according to his official biography, “he leads DHS’s efforts to identify, assess and mitigate national security risks arising from strategic competition, forced labor, supply chain vulnerabilities, foreign direct investment, and the […]
Culture min inaugurates fully restored Archaeological Museum on Limnos
Culture Minister Lina Mendoni inaugurated the fully restored Archaeological Museum of Limnos and its new and completedly upgraded and contemporary exhibition. According to a ministry statement, the museum had been damaged in the earthquake of 2014 and was turned over to the residents of Limnos on Saturday. It is a two-story neoclassical building in Myrina’s […]