Greek Diaspora
Canada
Toronto’s Anti-Greek Riots of 1918 Changed the Face of the City Forever
The living memories of Toronto's 1918 anti-Greek riots may have faded, but the city's Greeks still remember the disturbing events of that day.
Australia
Greek-Australians: One of Australia’s Most Vibrant Communities
Greek-Australians are one of the largest minority groups in the country.
Art
Meet the Greek-American Who Makes Art Using the Sun
Greek-American artist Michael Papadakis utilizes the power of the sun to create art, a process known as "heliography."
Diaspora
Rhode Island’s Greek Community Celebrates Independence Day
State Senator Leonidas (Lou) Raptakis and Rhode Island's Hellenic communities hosted a Greek Independence Day celebration at the Rhode Island State House on March 22nd.
Raptakis, who serves as president of the World Hellenic Inter-Parliamentary Association (WHIA), emceed the Greek...
films
Greeks in Panama: A Small But Thriving Community in Latin America
Greeks are indeed everywhere, even in the tiny Central American nation of Panama where a small Greek community has made great positive impact.
films
The Greeks of Cairo: The Fascinating Bond Between Greece and Egypt
The small, but vibrant, community of Greeks, with roots deep in history, remains in the Egyptian capital of Cairo to this day.
Culture
“Hellenism”: Hymn to the Greek Diaspora Released
A hymn to the Greek Diaspora titled "Hellenism" was released recently by the General Secretariat of Hellenes Abroad and Public Diplomacy.
Renowned composer Evanthia Reboutsika wrote the music, based on lyrics by Lina Nikolakopoulou.
The hymn is a touching melody dedicated...
Business
The Greek Hub of Silicon Valley Takes Shape
Covid-19 has delayed discussions with representatives from the Silicon Valley Greek Hub (SVGH) and the Greek government to acquire an organized and institutional presence in the San Francisco area.
Scheduled to speak at his alma mater, the University of San...
Diaspora
Florida’s Greek Hub of Tarpon Springs Strengthens Ties with Homeland
The mayor of Tarpon Springs, Florida, Chris Alahouzos, continues to strengthen his ties with Greece after recently returning from an extensive visit to the country.
Alahouzos' visit was part of the Sister Cities program, which aims to build meaningful cultural...
Diaspora
The Story of the First Greek-American from Chicago Killed in World War II
Leo Loumbas was the first Greek-American killed in World War II (WWII) from the city of Chicago.
His death is memorialized, especially by the Greek-American community, in his home city of Chicago, where services have been held in his honor...