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 […]
Four national board members of Philoptochos, at the Patriarchal Church of St. George at the Phanar
On Sunday, July 20, 2025, four national board members of Philoptochos were blessed to worship at the Patriarchal Church of St. George at the Phanar and be received at a private patriarchal audience in the throne room at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy. Pictured are (from left) National Board member Stacia Counelis, National First […]
Rome. Italy. Archbishop of America met Pope Leo XIV
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America stood today before His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, joining him as pilgrims on a sacred journey through the historic and spiritual heartlands of Christianity: Rome, Constantinople, and Nicaea. “Today, we stood before His Holiness Pope Leo XIV as pilgrims,” said Archbishop Elpidophoros, “journeying together not only through the sacred sites of […]
The 34th Annual Hermes Expo: Elevating Greek-American Enterprise, Culture, and Connection
A Premier Platform for Business, Heritage, and Community.The 34th Annual Hermes Expo reaffirmed its status as North America’s leading Greek-American trade and networking event, delivering a powerful day of connection, knowledge-sharing, and celebration at the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge, New Jersey. Bringing together entrepreneurs, professionals, industry leaders, and cultural ambassadors from the United States, […]
Greece rescues over 500 migrants off southern island of Gavdos
Greece rescued more than 500 migrants from a fishing vessel south of the country’s southernmost island of Gavdos early on Wednesday, authorities said. The operation was coordinated by the Hellenic Coast Guard’s Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC) and involved an open-sea patrol vessel, a Bahamas-flagged cargo ship, two aircraft from the EU border agency Frontex, […]