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U.S. Congressman Zach Space in NY

November 25, 2009

Congressman Zach Space (left) and fundraising consultant Mr. Peter Poulos at Kellari Parea Bistro on November 20,2009.

Amb. of Cyprus to the U.S. to discuss solutions to the Cyprus problem, Dec. 9

November 24, 2009

Ambassador Andreas Kakouris, Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the U.S., will present a public talk titled, "Prospects for a Solution of the Cyprus Problem: Why Reunification Matters," at 4:30 p...

Top Greek American Entertainment Executive Sees a Future for Greek Cinema

November 24, 2009

Jim Gianopulos, Chairman and CEO of Fox Filmed Entertainment spoke about the present state of the film industry and its future prospects during his trip to Greece on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. Mr. Gianopu

Fox's Jim Gianopulos Visits Greece, Sees Potential for a Strong Greek Film Industry

Antonis Kratsis
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November 24, 2009

ATHENS -- Jim Gianopulos, CEO of Fox Filmed Entertainment, reaquainted himself with his Greek roots while attending the Great Ideas series that is organized under the auspices of the Fulbright Foundat...

Rare olive oil the brothers' past, future

Susan Sampson - Toronto Star
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November 23, 2009

On a sunny plateau in southern Greece, two young boys helped their parents plant 1,000 olive saplings 30 years ago. The family had been producing olive oil for 400 years. Chris Kamarianakis, howeve...

Greek Canadian GM Alex Anthopoulos New Blue Jays' Boss

November 21, 2009

Toronto Blue Jays Senior Vice President, Baseball Operations and General Manager Alex Anthopoulos, 32, is seen in this photo. Mr. Anthopoulos, who previously served as the organization's Assistant Gen

Greek Australian senator takes on Scientology, charges criminal behavior

Richard Shears - Daily Mail
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November 18, 2009

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is to investigate claims that Scientology is a criminal organization that sanctioned beatings, imprisonments, forced abortions, sexual abuse and fraud. The sens...

A Poker Life -- Tommy Vedes

Kristi Arnett - Card Player
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November 17, 2009

The saying “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade” is much easier said than done, especially at the poker table. If you are handed a basket of lemons in the form of a bad beat in a tournament, oft...

Greek American Pedestrian Fatally Injured in Astoria by Greek American Driver

November 15, 2009

The body of Konstantinos Stavropolous is seen lying on the ground on 21st Avenue and 23rd Street in Astoria, next to the Jeep Liberty that struck him, fatally injuring him on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. Th

Tragedy Strikes Astoria, as Greek American Pedestrian Fatally Injured by Fellow Greek Driver

Demetris Tsakas
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November 15, 2009

NEW YORK – Konstantinos Stavropoulos, 65, was fatally injured on Friday afternoon, Nov. 13, 2009 when he was struck by an oncoming vehicle. The tragic accident, which left the unlucky Mr. Stavropoulos...

Greek community outraged by priest's beating

Tanya Arja - Fox 13 News
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November 14, 2009

TARPON SPRINGS - On the Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs, the conversation usually revolves around this month's harvest. Sponges are sorted and readied for sale. But this week, the talk has centered ...

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Makes Pays Historic Visit to AHEPA Headquarters

November 14, 2009

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (center) is flanked by Archbishop Demetrios of America, left, and AHEPA Supreme President Nicholas A. Karacostas outside AHEPA international headquarters in Washington

St. Demetrios Cathedral in Astoria Honors James Costaras at 82 Anniversary Dinner Dance

November 14, 2009

The St. Demetrios Cathedral in Astoria honored longtime member and official James Costaras with its Odyssey Award at its 82nd Anniversary Dinner Dance, held on Sunday, November 8, 2009 at Terrace on t

St. Catherine Foundation Holds Event in Manhattan

November 13, 2009

Shown from l. to r. Crown Princess Katherine of Yugoslavia, President of the American Associates of the St. Catherine Foundation, is seen together with Mary Jaharis, Angeliki Frangou, Olga Lymperi, Fr

Marine who attacked Greek priest takes case to the radio, but his story doesn't add up

Christopher Tripoulas
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November 13, 2009

NEW YORK -- It appears that the aggravated battery charges Marine reservist Jasen D. Bruce is facing after beating a Greek Orthodox priest with a tire iron in Tampa, Fla. last Monday were not enough t...

Marine Attack on Greek Priest a Dishonor to the Corps

November 13, 2009

Rev. Alexios Marakis is seen being taken to the hospital by paramedics following an attack by Marine reservist Jasen D. Bruce in Tampa, Fla. on Monday night, Nov. 9, 2009. Bruce was charged with aggra

78-Year-Old Parishioner in Georgia Mugged en Route to Church

November 13, 2009

Investigators are seeking help in identifying and capturing a suspect in the robbery of a 78-year-old man at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Augusta, Georgia. The mugging occurred on Nov. 8,

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Pays Special Visit to AHEPA Headquarters

November 12, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. - His All Holiness Bartholomew I, Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome, and Ecumenical Patriarch of the Orthodox Christian Church, made a historic visit to AHEPA International He...

Marine Attacks Greek Clergyman

November 12, 2009

V. Rev. Alexis Marakis, 29, is seen on the left together with Metropolitan Methodios of Boston, Catherine Smitherman, and Rev. Adam Metropoulos, from the St. George Greek Orthodox Community of Bangor,

Attorney for beaten Greek priest speaks out

November 12, 2009

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY (Bay News 9) -- A Greek priest is speaking out through his attorney about the day police say a Marine reservist attacked him with a tire iron. "He's recovering well," said Jerry T...

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