ASTORIA – Popular Greek singers Giorgos Tsalikis and Christos Menidiatis took a break from their tour of the U.
BROOKVILLE, NY – The Federation of Cypriot American Organizations in collaboration with the International Coordinating Committee Justice for Cyprus – PSEKA, the Consulate General of the Republic of Cyprus in New York, present the cultural event ‘Eroon Doxa kai Timi’ (‘Heroes Glory and Honor’) commemorating the 69th anniversary of the EOKA Liberation Struggle 1955-1959 from British Colonial Rule.
ALBANY – New York State Assemblyman Michael Tannousis (R, C-Staten Island/Brooklyn) on March 26 was joined in Albany by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America to recognize Greek Independence Day and the 50th anniversary of the illegal Turkish invasion and continued occupation of Cyprus.
FAIRVIEW, NJ – The Greek Cypriots of New Jersey under the auspices of the Federation of Cypriot American Organizations, the Consulate General of the Republic of Cyprus in New York and Consul General of Cyprus Michalis Firillas will commemorate the 69th Anniversary of the EOKA Liberation Struggle of Cyprus from British Colonial Rule 1955-1959, with a memorial service at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Ascension, 101 Anderson Avenue in Fairview, NJ, on Sunday, March 31.
HEMPSTEAD, NY – The Greek School of the Cathedral of St.
FLEMINGTON, NJ – On the Feast of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary and the 203rd anniversary of Greek Independence, the Greek School of St.
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.