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December 11, 2025
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As you sip your Thursday coffee, Greece and the global Hellenic community are firing on all cylinders: investors are crowding Fifth Avenue and London, Greek real estate is stepping into its “investment choice” era, and communities from Houston to Montreal are turning galas, radiothons, and sandwich drives into real impact. From Ena Athletics giving runners a Greek brand of their own to Sakellaropoulos placing Greek olive oil at the very top of the world rankings, this week brings momentum, creativity, and meaningful stories across Hellenism.
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ECONOMIC ESPRESSO
Investors Pack Capital Link as Greece Makes Its Case
Global and U.S. Market Pulse
Betting on Greece: A high-powered crowd on Fifth Avenue heard a confident pitch: Greece sees itself not as a rebound economy but as a rising investment hub. With real estate and tourism drawing standout attention, the forum hinted that international capital now views Greece’s stability and momentum as too strong to ignore.
CROSS-ATLANTIC CURRENTS
ReBrain Greece Draws a Surge of Diaspora Talent in New York
Insights from Greece, Cyprus and America
Calling All Greeks: Greek companies packed Times Square with ambition, pitching hundreds of high-skill roles to expats eager to reconnect with opportunities back home. With tax incentives, major employers, and a record-breaking turnout, the event hinted at a shifting tide in the long battle against brain drain.
Atlantic Eyes More U.S. LNG Deals to Boost Regional Energy Flows
Insights from Greece, Cyprus and America
Fueling the Future: Atlantic, the LNG venture formed by Aktor Group and DEPA Commerce, is seeking additional U.S. LNG suppliers to meet rising regional demand, CEO Alexandros Exarchou told Bloomberg. With exports to Ukraine and Romania set to begin in 2026, the company says it will need at least two or three suppliers to supplement its long-term contract with Venture Global.
Minister Theodorikakos Highlights U.S. Visit Aimed at Boosting Greek-American Investment Ties
Insights from Greece, Cyprus and America
Strengthening Ties: Greece’s Development and Investments Minister Takis Theodorikakos spoke exclusively with TNH during a targeted visit to the United States, emphasizing Greece’s political stability, upgrading production model, and expanding cooperation with the Trump administration on energy, shipbuilding, and innovation. He also underscored the indispensable role of the Greek-American community, calling the diaspora “the spearhead of global Hellenism” and reaffirming Greece’s commitment to opportunity, unity, and a secure economic future.
Mendoni Highlights Culture as a Bridge Between Greece and the U.S.
Insights from Greece, Cyprus and America
Cultural Diplomacy: Culture Minister Lina Mendoni met with senior U.S. officials in Washington, underscoring culture’s role as a unifying force in Greek-American relations ahead of the U.S. 250th anniversary and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The two sides advanced plans for new exhibitions, performances, and deeper cooperation on cultural protection and digital media.
Cycladic Shop Unveils Art-Inspired Charms and Gifts for the Holidays
Insights from Greece, Cyprus and America
Time to Shop: The Museum of Cycladic Art’s shop is offering a standout selection of 2026 charms, jewelry, ornaments, and design pieces inspired by its iconic Cycladic figurines and ancient Greek motifs. From the protective Tanit Charm to elegant home décor, books, and professional gift options, visitors can also give the gift of culture with a Friends of the Museum subscription, complete with free admission and exclusive benefits all year long.
HELLENIC HORIZONS
Elinikon Megaproject Speeds Ahead, LAMDA CEO Tells TNH
Greek & American Business Highlights
Building the Future: CEO Odisseas Athanasiou detailed the sweeping construction activity underway at The Ellinikon, with more than 40 active sites, major residential demand, and landmark projects like Riviera Tower and Europe’s largest coastal park moving forward. He emphasized the project’s national impact, from job creation to foreign investment, and described how the development is reshaping Athens into a modern, sustainable, globally competitive urban destination.
Ena Athletics Gives Greek Runners a Brand They Can Call Their Own
Greek & American Business Highlights
Hellenic High Performance: Born and based in Athens, Ena Athletics is carving out its place as Greece’s first premium performance brand by blending modern sports science with the country’s rich athletic heritage. With marathon legends like Maria Polyzou and Greek-American ultrarunner Dean Karnazes on board and stores now open in Golden Hall, Attica City Link, and Costa Navarino, the brand is building a fast-growing community while eyeing expansion into global markets.
Federal Judge Thomas Varlan Announces Transition to Senior Status
Greek & American Business Highlights
The Next Chapter: After more than two decades on the federal bench, Judge Thomas Varlan will shift to senior status in 2026, opening a new chapter in a distinguished judicial career. The third-generation Greek-American, known for handling thousands of high-profile cases and strengthening ties to his ancestral Thessaly, will continue serving with a lighter caseload.
Meli Estiatorio Expands to Garden City This December
Greek & American Business Highlights
Mediterranean Mashup: After a standout debut in Forest Hills, owner Dimitrios Tsoumas is bringing his “Greece-meets-Sicily” seafood and pasta concept to Long Island. With Mediterranean fish, homemade pastas, and a sun-washed island aesthetic, the new Garden City location aims to give diners the same
A New Wave of Greek Seafood Lands in Chicago’s Greektown
Greek & American Business Highlights
Greek(town) Revival: Ithaki Estiatorio has officially dropped anchor on Halsted Street, aiming to rekindle the neighborhood’s once-vibrant Greek dining scene with fresh fish flown in from Greece and Spain. With a MasterChef alum in the kitchen and Chicago’s largest Greek wine collection behind the bar, the restaurant is already tempting locals back to a historic culinary hub.
Where Gyros Meet Enchiladas on Long Island
Greek & American Business Highlights
Opa Meets Olé: Grexicana in Farmingdale blends Greek and Mexican flavors into one inventive menu, think chorizo pastitsio, baklava French toast, and lamb birria over orzo, drawing diners from across Long Island. Opened by Greek-Mexican duo Kallie Pappas and chef Juan Cortez, the fusion spot has quickly built a loyal following and hopes to expand in the coming years.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
THI Gala at Cipriani Raises $2.7M and Salutes John Payiavlas
Diaspora in Focus
AXIOS!: THI’s 13th Annual New York Gala brought together hundreds of supporters for a night spotlighting its expanding work in Greece. The event also honored John Payiavlas, whose lifetime of service and philanthropy took center stage amid a strong show of diaspora enthusiasm.
Holy Cross Board Moves to Sell Major Land Holdings
Diaspora in Focus
At a Crossroads: A pivotal vote in Boston has set the School of Theology on a path toward a multimillion-dollar land sale, stirring fresh questions about the institution’s future identity and direction. Behind the scenes, tensions over finances, mission, and governance revealed a board grappling with big decisions that could reshape one of the community’s flagship institutions.
Montreal Radiothon Surpasses $200K to Boost Greek Schools
Diaspora in Focus
More of This: The Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal rallied around its students, raising more than $213,000 in a single Radiothon dedicated to strengthening local Greek education. With donations still rolling in, organizers say the funds will help modernize school facilities and support programs that keep the next generation connected to its heritage.
Archdiocese Leak Investigation Stalls After Committee Pushback
Diaspora in Focus
[...]: The probe into alleged leaks from the Archdiocese’s Executive Committee has seen no movement since TNH first revealed on October 27 that a private investigator was hired to examine members’ phone records. With most committee members declining to surrender personal data and questions swirling over who initiated the investigation, the matter remains unresolved as concerns about transparency and internal tensions linger.
St. Basil Academy Abuse Case Moves Toward Trial After Years of Delays
Diaspora in Focus
Day in Court: Christopher Bowen, now 55, is preparing for his long-awaited day in court over allegations of abuse he says he endured as a child at St. Basil Academy in the 1980s. With discovery finally closed and a trial date expected soon, he and several former students are pushing for their claims to be heard after decades of silence.
Greek-American Student Faces Charges Over Firearm on Florida Campus
Diaspora in Focus
Legal Lines Blue: A 21-year-old senior at Rollins College was arrested after police discovered an AR-15-style rifle in his dorm room, setting off legal complications that cross state lines. With conflicting gun laws and strict campus rules in play, the case now sits at the intersection of intent, oversight, and a very uncertain legal outcome.
Pancyprian Association Honors George Halkidis at 50th Anniversary Gala
Diaspora in Focus
A Night for Cyprus: The Pancyprian Association marked its milestone year with a celebration at Leonard’s Palazzo, highlighted by the presentation of the newly renamed Dinos Iordanou Freedom Award. With leaders, officials, and community groups in attendance, the evening spotlighted Halkidis’ decades of service and the organization’s enduring mission.
Honoring History in Therapia
Diaspora in Focus
Restoring Roots: Greek-American Lambros Theofanidis traveled to Constantinople to fulfill his late grandfather’s wish of finding and restoring the family grave, an effort that has since grown into the renovation of nearly 50 tombs at the historic Constantine and Eleni cemetery in Therapia. His work was recently recognized by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Metropolitan Apostolos of Derkoi, highlighting a quiet act of devotion that’s helping preserve one of the last living enclaves of Constantinople’s Greek heritage.
Engineer Emmanuel Velivasakis Shares a Lifetime of Peaks
Diaspora in Focus
Ain't No Mountain...: At his book presentation, the famed structural engineer reflected on a career that carried him from Crete to Ground Zero, shaping landmarks and moments that defined an era. His message to young Greek-Americans was unmistakable: with grit, purpose, and roots intact, there’s no summit out of reach.
A Season of Galas That Bring the Diaspora to Life
Diaspora in Focus
Tis the Season: From Houston to New York, Greek and Cypriot organizations marked milestone celebrations with packed ballrooms, major honors, and a spirit of giving. AHEPA 29 highlighted two decades of scholarship growth, Annunciation NYC drew 700 guests for its dual-gala holiday celebration, and the Cyprus-U.S. Chamber brought young professionals together for a festive seasonal gathering.
A Nostalgic Glimpse of 1980s Greek Life in Bolivia
Diaspora in Focus
Culture in Full Color: A newly shared photo from Santa Cruz captures the local Greek community’s dance troupe in full traditional costume, a vivid reminder of Hellenic culture thriving in unexpected corners of the world. With broken plates scattered on the floor, the snapshot radiates the energy and pride of Greeks of the Andes.
🇳🇿 Burglary at St. Andrew’s Church in Miramar
Diaspora in Focus
A Break-In: St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church in Miramar and the Greek Consulate offices on the same premises were burglarized this week, with religious items and consular belongings taken. Most of the stolen items were later found in a bag near the church, and the Consulate thanked local police and the community for their support as operations resumed Monday.
Florida Crash Leaves Greek-American Restaurateur Facing Serious Charges
Diaspora in Focus
Golf-Cart Tragedy: A late-night golf cart accident in Nocatee left 58-year-old Christina Theodosiou fatally injured and her husband, a retired Queens restaurateur, charged with DUI. With disputed details and a devastated family at the center of the case, authorities are working to determine what truly unfolded that night.
St. Nicholas Tele-Santa Brings Faith and Festivity to Children Nationwide
Diaspora in Focus
Zooming with Santa: The St. Nicholas Tele-Santa ministry returns for 2025, offering young Orthodox children a live Zoom call with “Santa” who teaches them about the real Saint Nicholas and the true meaning of Christmas. With vetted parish volunteers, personalized conversations, and special outreach to children with disabilities or celebrating name days and birthdays, the program blends joy, inclusion, and faith, all through a simple online sign-up for families and schools.
Cypriot Family Finds Support and Hope at Epilepsy Awareness Day in Anaheim
Diaspora in Focus
Magic Meets Meaning: The Neofitou family, in the U.S. for their daughter Ariadne’s treatment, joined Epilepsy Awareness Day at Disneyland, gaining vital information and much-needed community. From educational sessions to a magical park visit, the experience offered both learning and comfort as young Ariadne continues her care in Los Angeles.
DC Panel Spotlights the Impact of Teaching Greek in Diaspora Schools
Diaspora in Focus
Language that Lifts: A Washington, DC discussion hosted by Georgetown University highlighted new data showing that Greek-language instruction boosts student performance across multiple subjects. Educators from Delaware and North Carolina shared how Greek-centered curricula are strengthening
St. Demetrios Youth Turn a Rainy Day into 400 Meals of Hope
Diaspora in Focus
Helping Hands: JOY and GOYA volunteers at St. Demetrios in Upper Darby spent a day assembling 400 sandwiches, collecting warm clothing, and donating soup to support FOCUS Philadelphia’s outreach to the homeless. The effort joins a wider Pan-Orthodox network serving weekly hot meals and essential items to neighbors in need across the region.
Greek Culture Takes Center Stage at ‘Greek Days’ in Białystok
Diaspora in Focus
Global: The University of Białystok hosted a vibrant six-day celebration of Hellenic culture and scholarship, featuring workshops, academic symposia, theater, Byzantine music, and a mythology contest under the auspices of the Greek Embassy in Poland. Ambassador Niki Kampa told TNH the event reflects deepening ties between the Embassy and Polish institutions, crediting Professor Tomasz Mojsik’s vision for reviving “Greek Days” after eight years and inspiring both local audiences and philhellenes abroad.
FOOD & CULTURE
A Landmark New Translation Brings All of Aristotle to Today’s Readers
Tastes and Traditions Explored
Book of the Week: For the first time since 1954, the entire Aristotelian corpus has been newly translated into English, a 13-year effort led by scholars in the U.S. and Greece. The two-volume edition showcases a rare collaboration that not only modernizes Aristotle’s thought but also elevates the role of contemporary Greek scholarship in a defining way.
Sweet Greek-Inspired Cookies to Share at Your Holiday Swap
Tastes and Traditions Explored
Recipes of the Week: Two festive favorites bring Hellenic flavor to the classic cookie exchange: soft Greek-American Ginger Spice Cookies infused with olive oil, honey, and warm spices, and Koulourakia me Krasi, crisp wine-scented twists rolled in sesame and perfect for dipping in chocolate. Make a batch (or two!) and bring the taste of Greece to every holiday gathering.
Sweet Stop at Martha’s Country Bakery
Tastes and Traditions Explored
Eva Explores: From tiropita that tastes like a ticket to Athens to a berry napoleon that steals the show, Eva’s latest NYC adventure turns into a full-on dessert tour in Astoria. With Greek classics sharing the counter with triple chocolate mousse and cranberry muffins, this family-run spot shows why its ovens have been winning over New Yorkers for decades.
Antonio Gazis Explores the Absurd from Peru to Lefkada
Tastes & Traditions Explored
Between Worlds: The Peruvian-born Greek writer’s new collection bends reality just enough to reveal the strangeness baked into everyday life. In his conversation with TNH, Gazis traces how reclaiming his Hellenic roots helped shape a book where the uncanny becomes a bridge between cultures.
Greek Olive Oil Shines on the Global Stage
Tastes and Traditions Explored
Liquid Gold: From record-breaking accolades for Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms, crowned the world’s No. 1 gourmet olive oil producer with 1,232 international awards, to The Master Miller’s science-meets-tradition approach redefining excellence from Olympia outward, Greek olive oil is enjoying a banner year. Together, they showcase a sector where heritage, innovation, and world-class quality are elevating Greece’s global reputation drop by drop.
ECONOMY & SOCIETY
Farmers Escalate Protests as Blockades Spread Across Greece
Snapshots of Change
Subsidy Showdown: Farmers, livestock breeders, and fishermen intensified nationwide demonstrations this week, blocking the Port of Volos and multiple highways as anger grows over delayed subsidy payments. Tractors and roadblocks have now spread across Northern Greece and Crete, with protesters vowing further escalation despite legal warnings from authorities.
Athens University Breaks into Top 200 Global Research Rankings
Snapshots of Change
Moving On Up: The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens secured 191st place worldwide in the NTU rankings, becoming the first Greek university to enter the top 200. NKUA also ranked 102nd globally in Medicine, underscoring the strength and consistency of its long-term research output.
Christodoulides Reshapes Cyprus’ Cabinet with New Ministers Across Key Portfolios
Snapshots of Change
Shake Up: Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has appointed new ministers in Labor, Health, Justice, Energy, and Social Welfare, marking a broad December reshuffle. The new team, including Marinos Mousiouttas, Neophytos Charalambides, Constantinos Fytiris, Michalis Damianos, and Klea Papaellina, highlighted priorities ranging from pension and healthcare reforms to energy innovation, justice system upgrades, and strengthened social support for vulnerable citizens.
Cyprus Invests in Affordable Housing for Families and Young Workers
Snapshots of Change
Investing at Home: Cyprus is launching a €70 million project to build 500 affordable housing units on state-owned land across Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, and Paphos, prioritizing families and young residents. The government will retain ownership while private developers construct the units, alongside a new scheme to create collective accommodation for workers in key sectors like tourism, commerce, and industry.
Cyprus Posts 3.1% Budget Surplus in First 10 Months of 2025
Snapshots of Change
Impressive: Cyprus recorded a €1.12 billion general government surplus from January–October 2025, equal to 3.1% of GDP, according to preliminary figures from CYSTAT. Revenue grew 5.6% year-over-year, but expenditure rose 8.3%, narrowing last year’s 3.8% surplus over the same period.
🇬🇧 Mitsotakis Showcases Greece’s Investment Momentum in London and Oxford
Snapshots of Change
Pitching Greece: At the Athens Stock Exchange - Morgan Stanley Investment Conference in London, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlighted Greece’s strong growth, falling unemployment, rising investments, and expanding role as a regional energy hub. He later traveled to Oxford for a public discussion at the Blavatnik School of Government, underscoring Greece’s positioning as a competitive and reliable destination for global capital.
Christodoulides Pushes to Fast-Track ‘Aphrodite’ Gas Development
Snapshots of Change
Positioning: Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides urged Chevron to accelerate agreements with Egypt so production from the Aphrodite gas field can finally begin. After meeting Chevron executive Javier La Rosa, he emphasized the project’s strategic value for Cyprus and Europe, calling it a “strong vote of confidence” in the region’s role as an alternative energy source.
Greece Announces €1,700 Monthly Pension for Mati and Mandra Tragedy Victims
Snapshots of Change
[Some] Relief: Greece is moving ahead with major relief measures for victims of the 2017 Mandra floods and the 2018 Mati fire, including a new special monthly pension of €1,700. The package, which also safeguards court-ordered compensations, cancels debts, and guarantees full medical and psychological support, brings these victims under the same institutional protections granted after the Tempi tragedy.
Shifts and Milestones Across Greece’s Ecclesiastical Landscape
Snapshots of Change
In Flux: Crete faces a turbulent transition after Metropolitan Irineos’ resignation, with Synodal envoys heading to the Phanar and local leaders bracing for major changes to two Metropolises. Meanwhile in Symi, the ordination of Bishop Antonios of Rodostolos marked a historic first for the island, drawing clergy, officials, and faithful for a landmark celebration.
TRAVEL & CONNECTIVITY
Greece’s Real Estate Market Matures into a Prime Investment Destination
Expanding Horizons
Upgraded: From Attica and Thessaloniki to the islands and emerging hubs like Tripoli and Patras, Greece’s property market is entering a new era of stability, competitive pricing, and long-term opportunity that’s drawing both global buyers and the Greek diaspora. With upgraded infrastructure, clearer legal frameworks, 360° project management from firms like Domisi Group and Live Better Group, and modernized tools such as the digital Land Registry, investors now see Greece as a safe, transparent, and highly attractive place to build wealth and reconnect with home.
GNTO Outlines New Strategy for the U.S. Market
Expanding Horizons
Year-Round: GNTO Secretary General Andreas Fiorentinos highlighted the rising importance of the American traveler and the agency’s push to promote Greece as a year-round destination, from Athens and Thessaloniki to lesser-known regions. He also emphasized the Greek Diaspora’s unique role as the country’s most powerful ambassadors to the U.S. market.
SKY Express Adds New Athens–Hamburg Route to Growing German Network
Expanding Horizons
SKY's the Limit: SKY Express has launched a new direct route connecting Athens and Hamburg three times a week, expanding its fast-growing European footprint. With Hamburg now its fifth German destination, the airline continues strengthening Greece’s tourism links with a key market.
GOINGS-ON: DECEMBER 11TH - 21ST
Spotlighting some upcoming community events:
ASTORIA, NY – ‘O Pappous Ehi Piesi' (Grandfather Has Blood Pressure), a theatrical comedy by Demetra Papadopoulou, directed by Ioanna Katsarou, opens at the Hellenic Cultural Center’s Thespis Theatre (November 15 - December 14)ASTORIA, NY – The Heritage Museum of Epirus, 25-14 Broadway in Astoria, presents ‘Honoring the Women of Souli: A Commemorative Evening' (December 11)
WATERTOWN, MA – The Gingerbread House Decorating Event at Taxiarchae Greek Orthodox Church takes place (December 12)
BROOMALL, PA – JOY/ HOPE Christmas Caroling takes place as the JOY/HOPE Group Christmas Carolers will be visiting homes in the area to spread holiday cheer (December 12)
ONLINE – Stavroula Pisimisi, Folklorist and Director of the Angeliki Chatzimihali Museum of Folk Art and Tradition, lectures on ‘Christmas Traditions and Customs in Greece’ via Zoom (December 13)
WASHINGTON, DC – AHEPA Chapter #31 of Washington, DC presents ‘A Byzantine Christmas: Byzantine Hymns and Christmas Carols from all over the Greek World’, under the auspices and support of The School of Byzantine Music (December 13)
ASTORIA, NY – The Hellenic Film Society presents the Greek cinematic classic ‘The Christmas Tango‘ in the December screening of Always on Sunday, its monthly Greek film series (December 14)
CHICAGO, IL – The Consulate General of Greece in Chicago presents ‘CineEllada - A Journey through Greek Cinema’ with the screening of ‘The Christmas Tango’ (2011) at the Pickwick Theatre (December 16)
NEW YORK, NY – The Hellenic Lawyers Association Christmas Gathering takes place at Ammos Estiatorio (December 19)
NEW YORK, NY – The Archdiocesan Cathedral Choir, Youth Choir and Orchestra present the 49th Annual Cathedral Christmas Concert, ‘The Sounds of Christmas’ (December 19)
ASTORIA, NY– The Pancyprian Association of America Cultural Division presents the Annual Christmas Concert ‘Kalanta’ at St. Catherine and St. George Church (December 20)
NEW YORK, NY – The 89th Annual Hellenic Medical Society Scholarship Gala takes place at Cipriani 42nd Street (December 20)
WOBURN, MA – The Sunday School Christmas Pageant at Annunciation of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church takes place after the Divine Liturgy (December 21)
December 11, 1950
On this day, Christina Onassis, daughter of Aristotle Onassis, was born in New York. After a turbulent personal life and the loss of her entire immediate family within 29 months, she inherited half her father’s fortune, with the other half funding the Alexander Onassis Foundation. She died in 1988, leaving one daughter, Athina.
December 13, 1959
On this day, Archbishop Makarios III became Cyprus’ first president as the island gained independence. Born Michael Mouskos, he rose from village origins to church leadership, championed enosis, survived exile and assassination attempts, and led Cyprus until 1977. He died in August of that year.
December 16, 1974
On this day, Kostas Varnalis, the Greek journalist, writer, and poet, died at 90. Born in Pyrgos, he studied in Athens and Paris, where World War I and the Russian Revolution shaped his worldview. Labeled a Marxist and dismissed from teaching, he turned to journalism, which he pursued until his death.
Throwback Headlines
The National Herald Archive
Digitalization thanks to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)
December 11, 1962
Russia Increases Its Defense Spending by 16% in the 1963 Budget
The Pause (Easing of Tensions) in India and Berlin
The Infighting of International Communism Has Spread Even Among Greek Communists
The India–China Struggle Will Be Long
Three New York Newspapers in Danger of Closing
Memorial Service for Plastiras
Meeting of Averoff, Ellkin, and Kyrianides on the Cyprus Issue
211 Million Drachmas Allocated for Tourism in 1963
2.5 Million Drachmas in Damages at the Athens Hilton
The Executive Board of the Greek Chamber of Commerce
A Swedish Clergyman Ordained as Priest Creates Turmoil Among the Christian Flock
The Space Race Weakens in the United States — Its Enormous Costs
🇬🇷 GREEK WORDS OF THE WEEK
Ενεργός
eh-nair-YOHS
"Active"
Διαθέσιμος
thee-ah-THEH-see-mohs
"Available"
Κατειλημμένος
kah-tee-lee-MEH-nohs
"Occupied/Taken"
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Holiday Tradition: Firefighters Bring Christmas Joy to Hospitalized Children
Firefighters dressed as Santas dangle on ropes as they scale down Athens’ main children’s hospital to deliver Christmas presents to young cancer patients spending the holidays in the ward in Athens on December 8. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)
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