ΒΟSTON - The newly-elected Metropolitan Iakovos of Mexico, who was enthroned on Saturday, March 16th at the Cathedral of Aghia Sophia in Mexico City, gave his first interview as Metropolitan to The National Herald, which he described as a "historic newspaper," one he has known since childhood, as have his close relatives.
CLOSTER, NJ – The well-attended Greek Independence Day Celebration in Closter, NJ, took place on March 25, beginning with the Flag Raising Ceremony at Ruckman Park in Closter.
BOSTON – The Eparchial Synod of the Archdiocese of America appointed Metropolitan Nathanel of Chicago Locum Tenens for the Metropolis od Denver.
BOSTON – Greece’s Minister of Interior Niki Kerameus visited Boston in order to inform the Greek-American community of Massachusetts about the new postal voting process for Hellenes abroad at an event held at the Consulate General of Greece in Boston.
ATHENS – During a relaxed interview on ‘Alpha’ television with Stamatina Tsimtsili, the U.
NEW YORK – Greek Independence Day was celebrated with the annual Open House at the Consulate General of Greece in New York on March 25 in a festive atmosphere.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – On March 23, the Saint Katherine's Hellenic Education Center (HEC) in Falls Church, VA, held a very successful celebration to commemorate Greek Independence Day.
NEW YORK – On July 20, 1974, Turkish troops invaded the northern portion of the sovereign nation of Cyprus.
ASTORIA – Titan Foods is set to reopen in the spring at a new location in Astoria, Eater NY reported on March 25, adding that the “Astoria staple that claimed to be ‘the largest retail Greek food and grocery store in North America,’ shuttered last year, following the sale of the longtime building that housed it.
MINEOLA, NY – Nassau County honors 203 years of Greek Independence with a free event Thursday, March 28, beginning with the flag-raising ceremony at 11 AM by the AHEPA Family Chapters of Long Island and a reception at 6 PM, celebrating Hellenic-American Heritage Day/Night at the Nassau County Executive Building, 1550 Franklin Avenue in Mineola, with County Executive Bruce Blakeman.
DEL MAR, CA – Harry J. Magoulias, professor emeritus of Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home in Del Mar, California, on February 19.
WHITESTONE, NY – The Sunday School, Greek School, and Stars Academy students of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church in Whitestone celebrated the Sunday of Orthodoxy on March 24 and Greek Independence Day, March 25.
NEW YORK – Sofia Vembo was a leading Greek singer and actress active from the interwar period to the early postwar years and the 1950s.
NEW YORK – Kehila Kedosha Janina Synagogue and Museum (KKJ) announced it will host the ninth annual Greek Jewish Festival on Sunday, May 19, 12-6 PM.