Nick and Mary Mathews, who emigrated to the US and found prosperity there are symbols of the bond between Greece and the U.S.Nick and Mary Mathews. Public DomainGreek-Americans Nick and Mary Mathews, natives of Greece who emigrated to the United States and found prosperity there after years of hard
Alkistis Protopsalti (center) at the launching event for the concert in Montreal. Credit: The Hellenic InitiativeThe Hellenic Initiative recently announced a fundraising concert in Montreal by Greek singer Alkistis Protopsalti, set to take place on October 25, 2025 at Théâtre Maisonneuve.The event i
The Greeks of Puerto Rico form a small but vibrant community. Credit: Brad Clinesmith / Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 2.0The Greek diaspora can be found thriving across the world. Indeed, the Greeks of Puerto Rico have established a small but high-spirited community on the Caribbean island.With its war
HOC President Isidoros Kouvelos and Nia Vardalos, who will be rallying support for the athletes that will proudly represent Greece in LA. Credit: Hellenic Olympic CommitteeThe Hellenic Olympic Committee (HOC) announced a collaboration with acclaimed actress and screenwriter Nia Vardalos, aiming to b
The Grecanico language, spoken by Greeks in Calabria, Italy, faced repression under Fascist rule and now stands at risk of extinction. Credit:Office of Greek PresidentSpeakers of the Grecanico language of Italy in Calabria, also known as the Calabrian Greeks, were adversely affected when, during the
Greek immigrants on their way to Australia in 1953. Ekaterini Plessou was the first Greek female to migrate Down Under back in 1835. Credit: Public DomainEkaterini Plessou-Crummer, the first female Greek immigrant to Australia in the mid-1800s, has an incredible personal story that is filled with en
The 84th Anniversary of the Battle of Crete was commemorated in pride and honour in Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra.Officials attend the commemorative event for the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Crete in Sydney, Australia, May 17, 2025. Credit: Facebook/Consulate General of Greece, SydneyGreek A
Gallicianò, Calabria: The only remaining original Greko-speaking settlement in Italy’s Aspromonte Mountains. Locals have not been forced to move or resettle on the coast like other Greko settlements. Credit: John KazaklisThere exists today a tiny enclave of Calabrian Greeks, Greek-speaking people in
Tsarmanidis says that small actions like those under CARE60 can collectively fuel real-world outcomes in crisis response and poverty relief, as well as help build a workplace culture rooted in empathy and action. Credit: Evgenia EliseevaThis year’s Connext, the prestigious annual conference of Harva
Letros Restaurant in 1936, owned by Chris Letros. City of Toronto Archives. Credit: Supplied by Alexandros Balasis / Public DomainOver the last one hundred years, multiple waves of Greek immigrants have chosen to establish themselves anew in Canada, making it their new home—mainly settling in Toront