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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...
Hellenic Caucus Co-Chairs Maloney & Bilirakis Reintroduce Resolution Calling on the U.K. to Return the Parthenon Marbles to Greece
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, ahead of the 200th anniversary of Greece’s independence, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), Co-Chair and Co-Founder of the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic...
Industry Leading Greek Women Share their Success Story
By Elena Saviolakis, DOP
WASHINGTON, DC – The Daughters of Penelope (DOP), a leading international service organization comprised of women of Hellenic heritage and Philhellenes,...
Celebration in honor of Greek pioneer Ioannis Giannopoulos for the 200th Anniversary of Greek Independence
An honorary internet event held in memory of Ioannis Giannopoulos, an Arcadian of the Peloponnese and founder of the first Greek school in America,...
Sarbanes Votes to Advance the Equal Rights Amendment and Strengthen the Violence Against Women Act
Bipartisan Bills Would Expand Constitutional Protections for Women, Crack Down on Domestic Violence and Abuse, Curb Sexual Assault and Increase Support Services for Survivors
WASHINGTON,...