AHEPA Presents NBA Veteran Kanter with Human Rights Award
Enes Kanter, a professional basketball player for the National Basketball Association's Portland Trail Blazers, received the 2021 AHEPA Human Rights Award, April 30, 2021,...
Zoe Behrakis talks influences, Greek heritage, and dream collabs
Greek-American artist Zoe Behrakis chatted with HNA about her new music, her musical inspirations, and her dream collaboration choices in music, and she revealed...
Πρώτα το Παιδί – Children First, is fundraising for children in need in Greece
Meet Harris Gazi, co-founder of Πρώτα το Παιδί - Children First, an organization that does exactly what it says, puts children first. The organization...
COVID-19 Vaccination: Science & Truth
By Perry N Halkitis, PhD, MS, MPH, Dean, Rutgers School of Public Health
Special to the Hellenic News of America
As we move forward as a...
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s play-calling, for defense against COVID-19, in our “court” known as life
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The Greek government launched its latest awareness campaign against Covid-19 just in time for this year’s restricted and...
Dr. Michael Papaioannou on the prospects of the U.S. economy after the 2020 presidential election
Special to the Hellenic News of America
Dr. Michael Papaioannou is a Technical Assistance Expert-Advisor and Visiting Scholar at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and...
In Memoriam Senator Paul S. Sarbanes and Cyprus
By Phil Christopher, Andy Manatos and Mike Manatos
We mourn the recent passing of our dear friend and fellow justice-for-Cyprus advocate former US Senator Paul...
Greek American bipartisan success amid historic election
OLD BRIDGE, NJ – On the cusp of the 2020 Presidential election, Greek Americans gathered at the Grand Marquis on Wednesday, October 28, 2020,...
This Greek-American Attorney Keeps Her Eye on Illinois’ Environment and Those Who Would Pollute
Being one of the guardians of Illinois’ environment is a daunting job for anyone, let alone someone who came to the job at age...
Aphrodite Kotrotsios Talks First-Ever Virtual Hermes Expo for Greek American Businesses
The first-ever Virtual Hermes Expo is set for September 28 to October 1, 2020
Project director Aphrodite Kotrotsios chatted with HNA's Markos Papadatos about the...
Cookbook author Eleni Saltas shares her favorite recipes with us
Eleni Saltas, a fourth-generation Greek-American living in Salt Lake City, Utah, recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of her cookbook, “All You Can Greek.”Eleni was...
Dr. Konstadinos Plestis, nationally recognized cardiothoracic surgeon, joins Jefferson Health
Konstadinos A. Plestis, MD, FACS, Nationally Recognized Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Joins Medical Staff of Abington – Jefferson Health
ABINGTON, PA (July 16, 2020)— Abington – Jefferson Health...
U.S. Inaction Against Turkish Aggression Stalls Cyprus Progress
A year ago, on the 45th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, there was a reason to feel optimistic.
The United States, at last,...
‘Live with Aphrodite’ welcomes Greek-American Lawyer to breakdown the CARES Act
Small businesses in America are facing an unprecedented economic disruption due to the novel Coronavirus outbreak. In the midst of all this uncertainty, we...
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Join our publisher, Aphrodite Kotrotsios, TONIGHT on 'Live with Aphrodite' via Hellenic News of America's Instagram page (@hellenicnewsofamerica) as she goes live with Maria...
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Project HOPE completes successful first year of humanitarian outreach and philanthropy
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It began with a simple goal in mind: Look for a way to keep all parishioners and especially...
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A poem by the Late Lili Bita: Our Ancestors
They came
with their black kerchiefs
tied tightly
under their chins.
They brought us
earthen jars.
Sprigs of barley.
Their scythes upright
above their heads.
They entered our hearths.
They cackled at our gadgets.
They...
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Archbishop Elpidophoros Proclaims May 16 as AHEPA Sunday
WASHINGTON, DC -- His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has proclaimed May 16, 2021, as "AHEPA Sunday" in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
The Encyclical, issued by Archbishop Elpidophoros, states,...
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Very Reverend Archimandrite Christoforos Oikonomidis Appointed New Chancellor of the Holy Metropolis of New Jersey
At the conclusion of the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy for the Feast of Saint Thomas, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Patriarchal Vicar, announced the appointment...
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Saint Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine Drawing Competition Commemorating the Fall of Constantinople
In conjunction with the annual commemoration of the Fall of Constantinople, the Saint Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine is proud to announce its inaugural Drawing...