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Maria Callas, My Diva!
By Justine Frangouli-Argyris My homeland of Lefkada, in the Ionian Sea, is closely tied to the history of the famed Onassis family whose private island of Scorpios lies adjacent. As such, the legendary Maria Callas, the longtime flame of Aristotle Onassis who would have celebrated her 90th birthday this December 2nd, was a regular visitor. […]
The Greek Diet Goes to Congress – Top Chefs & Scientists Serve Up Benefits of Greek Cuisine
Washington, D.C. – “The Omega Diet” author Dr. Artemis Simopoulos and Cat Cora of Iron Chef fame will lead a culinary team to Capitol Hill on December 4, 2013 to share the secrets to good health and great flavor of the Greek Mediterranean diet. Information, food and friendship will be served in the foyer of […]
Economic revival and bizonal – bicommunal solution to the Cyprus problem
By Aris Petasis Admiring Germany’s vibrant economy one tends to forget that the country became a nation just 7 years before Cyprus was ceded to the British by the Ottomans. One equally forgets the violent past of the country during the twentieth century: two defeats in two world wars that divided the country into West […]
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England: 110 Years of Glory
By Justine Frangouli-Argyris This past weekend, I was among the fortunate who attended the 110th anniversary celebration of the founding of the Parish of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England. Assigned to deliver the keynote address, it gave me the opportunity to discover the Parish’s history which is inextricably linked with that of […]
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Passing of Former President Glafcos Clerides of Cyprus
THE WHITE HOUSE – Office of the Press Secretary The people of the United States were saddened to learn of the passing of former President Glafcos Clerides on Friday.
Erdogan Statements Destabilize The Eastern Mediterranean
WASHINGTON, DC, November 18, 2013 – Members of the Coordinated Effort of Hellenes informed key Washington policymakers of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s recent dangerous statements and their consequences. CEH leaders explained how Erdogan’s statements have injured the interests of the United States, Israel and the stability of the Eastern Mediterranean.
International – or Bi-National – Religious Freedom?
By Endy Zemenides On December 4-5, the Archons are holding their second annual International Religious Freedom conference. Their first conference – in 2010 – caused quite a stir in the Greek-American community as they honored Egemen Bağış – Turkey’s Minister for EU Affairs. They could not have picked a more dishonorable awardee, as Bağış has […]
Greek National Television: Of Raids and Deficiencies
By Justine Frangouli-Argyris The Greek public and the international media were left speechless last Thursday after the decision of the government to send Athens police on a pre-dawn raid to evacuate the headquarters of the country’s national broadcaster. Involving the use of strong-arm tactics and tear gas, the order was given to put an end […]
Mommy, I Promise We Will Never Be Hungry Again!
By Justine Frangouli-Argyris “Mommy, take us home and we will never ask for food again!” With this heartbreaking cry, a girl residing at a nursery in the Kallithea area of Athens tugs on her mother’s skirt and begs her to take her and her two siblings back home. The mother, visiting to cuddle and play […]
AJC Condemns Fatal Attack at Golden Dawn Athens Office
New York, November 2, 2013 — AJC condemned the killing of two members of the Golden Dawn Party, and the wounding of a third, in a drive-by shooting outside the party’s office in northern Athens last night.