Greek Independence Day Celebrated at the Rhode Island State House (Hosted by State Senator Leonidas P. Raptakis)
Once again this year, a Greek Independence Day celebration was held at the Rhode Island State House on March 31, 2026, hosted by State Senator Leonidas P. Raptakis (D-33, Coventry, West Greenwich), along with Rhode Island’s Hellenic communities, marking the 205th anniversary of Greece’s independence and the Feast of the Annunciation. Throughout the week leading […]
Pericles Kanaris Returns to New York City with One-Night Concert at DROM
“ΔΡΟΜΟΙ ΠΟΥ ΑΓΑΠΗΣΑ (Streets I Loved)” reunites the composer with longtime NYC collaborators and friends. Composer and performer Pericles Kanaris returns to New York City for a special one-night concert at DROM, the Lower East Side, Work Music venue where he began his New York performing career, changing the Greek music scene of Manhattan with sold out consecutive […]
Trial for the 2023 rail disaster at Tempi begins in Larisa on Monday
The trial for the tragic rail accident at Tempi on February 28, 2023, which claimed the lives of 57 passengers and railway staff, is to begin in a specially adapted courtroom housed within the Thessaly University Conference Centre in Larisa on Monday. The trial will examine the events that led to the head-on collision at […]
Digital shield for minors: Greece, for the first time, implements age verification through Gov.gr Wallet and Kids Wallet
For the first time in Greece but also in Europe, the Ministry of Digital Governance is implementing, following the Health Ministry’s law and with the assistance of the Ministry of Citizen Protection, a comprehensive, digital age verification framework that aims to effectively protect minors and improve public health. This innovative European implementation, presented by the […]
Premiere of George Zouvelos’ Once a Week For Life in New York City (Trailer)
Author Peter Giakoumis highlights filmmaker George Zouvelos and the upcoming release of his first installment in the feature film saga, *Once a Week For Life*. The film, primarily shot in New York City, follows a Greek-American lieutenant in the NYPD as he pursues fugitives, intertwining action with themes of identity and purpose. Guests are warmly […]
Manhattan. Eleanna Finokalioti in HUMAN at NYC Spring Festival
Greek actress and performer Eleanna Finokalioti will appear in HUMAN – Layers of Identity, a new dance theatre work presented as part of the Spring 2026 Spark Theatre Festival NYC, running April 6–26 at the 28th Street Theatre (TADA!) in Manhattan. Directed and choreographed by Charly Wenzel, HUMAN – Layers of Identity is a contemporary dance theatre piece created in collaboration with […]
20th Annual Capital Link International Shipping Forum. March 9, 2026
The 20th Annual Capital Link International Shipping Forum takes place on Monday, March 9, 2026, at the Metropolitan Club in New York City, and is held in cooperation with NYSE and NASDAQ. The forum provides a platform for government officials, investors, financiers, cargo owners and shipowners to discuss the latest developments in the global shipping, […]
International Women’s Day Celebration at the Consulate General of Greece in New York
The Consulate General of Greece in New York, in partnership with Philo4Thought Inc., successfully hosted a flagship event titled “International Women’s Day: Celebrating Generations of Amazing Leaders.” The gathering provided a high-level forum for dialogue, highlighting the distinguished contributions and leadership trajectories of Greek-American women excelling across the United States. The event opened with welcoming […]
Chicago. The Greek Legacy & the American Experiment at 250
Discussion in Chicago Marks the 250th Anniversary of American Democracy. The Consulate General of Greece in Chicago invites the public to a special discussion marking the 250th anniversary of American democracy, titled: “The Greek Legacy & the American Experiment at 250.” The event will feature Antonis Alexandridis, Ambassador of Greece to the United States, in conversation with Nicholas Doumanis, Professor […]
The Consulate General of Greece in New York, in celebration of International Women’s Month, proudly presents the group exhibition Euclid’s Finite to Zeno’s Infinite: Hellenic-American Women Artists
The Consulate General of Greece in New York, in celebration of International Women’s Month, proudly presents the group exhibition Euclid’s Finite to Zeno’s Infinite: Hellenic-American Women Artists, curated by Dr. Thalia Vrachopoulos. The exhibition will be on view from March 4–31, 2026, and will open with an RSVP reception on Wednesday, March 4, from 6:00–8:00 […]