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Cyprus remembers and commemorates the Greek War of Independence
By Polyxeni Potter, Honorary Consul of Cyprus
CYPRUS REMEMBERS AND COMMEMORATES the Greek War of Independence because this war is also the island’s own war...
200th Anniversary of the Greek War of Independence – Zito I 25 Martiou!
By Elizabeth and Demetrios Giannaros, Special to the Hellenic News of America
Απ’ τα κόκκαλα βγαλμένη.
Των Ελλήνων τα ιερά,
Και σαν πρώτα...
AHEPA Programs Receive Support from AHEPA Housing
Supreme President George G. Horiates received two donations, totaling just under $100,000 in support of AHEPA programs, on March 19, 2021. AHEPA Housing, represented...
Free Besieged
Nature of freedom
It’s not clear what freedom has become. So many claim it, but so few understand it. We probably connect this virtue to...
Forerunner of 1821 War of Independence
“People without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots”- Marcus Garvey
The Independence 1821 War of an...
That Greece Might Be Free: Thoughts on the Bicentenary of the Revolution of 1821
By Dr. Robert Zaller, Distinguished University Professor of History at Drexel University, Special to the Hellenic News of America
The English poet and nobleman Lord...
We must teach our children the importance of March 25th Greek Independence Day
By Dr. Anastasios Koularmanis Director of the Office of Education Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
A few years back I asked a class of students...
AHEPA commemorates Philhellene John M. Allen in Annapolis for his efforts in Greek War of Independence
On Saturday, March 6, 2021, AHEPA continued in its campaign celebrating the Greek Bicentennial in Annapolis, MD. Annapolis’ Greek name is in honor of...
Forces Shaping Greek Independence in 1821: Church, Business Class and Ypsilantis Brothers
The Greek Orthodox Church, the merchant class that created the revolutionary organization of the Filiki Eteria, Alexander, and Demetrios Ypsilantis brothers inspired the successful...
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America shares update on the status of Saint Nicholas National Shrine
Beloved Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
The construction on our Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine continues apace, and we are confident that...
AHEPA performs Greek Bicentennial Reenactment of the Greek Ball of New York
On Saturday, March 13, 2021, the Order of AHEPA presented a unique show for the ages. In Astoria, at the Federation of Hellenic Societies...
When a resident of Greece inherits foreign estate
If a resident of Greece or a foreign resident inherits property or any type of assets located in Greece, it is mainly Greek law...
Freedom or Death: How Adamantios Koraes transformed Greek thought into the Greek Revolution of 1821
The clerical dilemma
The Turkish conquest of Greece in 1453 was a calamity. The best Greeks left the country for Europe. Resistance to the occupiers...
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...
Sarbanes, Welch Lead Effort to Improve Energy Efficiency and Climate Resiliency of Federal Buildings
The Federal Building Clean Jobs Act Would Modernize Hundreds of Federal Facilities, Reduce America’s Carbon Footprint, Create Thousands of Jobs and Save Taxpayers Millions...