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January 15, 2026
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While most of us were still rubbing sleep from our eyes this week, three Cretan friends in SoHo were already five hours into their day, cranking out 2,000 donuts before dawn. Elsewhere, a Brooklyn muralist hit her 450th project of the year, a pharma exec predicted A.I. will slash drug development timelines, and a long-delayed New Jersey murder case finally moved toward trial.

Greece’s economy keeps surprising, hello 4.5% primary surplus, mystery drones struck tankers in the Black Sea, and Athens Airport processed 34 million passengers. Closer to home, a bagel empire heads to court, a radio mogul faces a painful lawsuit, and Ottawa swore in new Greek Community leadership.

Oh, and if you have ever dreamed of living rent free on a Greek island, there is a catch, feeding 3,000 stray cats.

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ECONOMIC ESPRESSO
 Greece's Primary Surplus Hits 4.5% of GDP, Beating 2026 Targets
Global and U.S. Market Pulse
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Surplus Strength: Greece's 2025 fiscal overperformance reached approximately €11.5 billion in primary surplus, driven by strong economic growth and expanded digital transaction requirements to curb tax evasion. Public debt fell to 145.9% of GDP with projections pointing to 138% in 2026 and breaking the crucial 120% barrier by 2029, setting up potential credit rating upgrades as the economy grows at 2.4% this year.


CROSS-ATLANTIC CURRENTS



 Former Archbishop Demetrios Receives Rare Saint Demetrios Emblem

Insights from Greece, Cyprus and America
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Roots Remembered: Archbishop Demetrios returns to Thessaloniki today to receive one of only two honorary distinctions granted by Aristotle University, deeply moved by the recognition from an institution his family has been connected to for generations. His brother served as rector for six years, and three nieces earned doctorates there, two now teaching medicine at the same university where the former Archbishop once lived just five minutes away as a child.

HELLENIC HORIZONS



 Producer Turns Personal History into Film Exposing Greece's Hidden Adoption Era
Greek & American Business Highlights
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Breaking the Silence: James P. Axiotis was born in Athens in 1963 and adopted by an American couple, one of thousands of children of unwed mothers quietly sent abroad under a state-facilitated system that left families without closure for generations. Now he's shooting 'Georgia' in Athens this February, believed to be the first narrative film dramatizing the courtroom moment when mothers surrendered their babies to overseas adoption.




 Artist Turns Traumatic Brain Injury into Mediterranean Design Empire

Greek & American Business Highlights
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Art Heals: Theodora Miller began painting in 2014 to recover from a devastating fall that left her unable to read or process information, discovering that art literally healed her brain and restored hope. A decade later, the Greek-American artist launched her Ancestral Collection of wallpaper and textiles inspired by Greece, photographing the debut line on Tinos shortly after her daughter's wedding in the Athens Riviera on her 55th birthday.



 Brooklyn Muralist Completes 450 Projects in a Single Year
Greek & American Business Highlights
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Painted Forward: Eleni Misetzis went from nearly declining her first corporate mural to becoming a preferred Amazon vendor, painting over 300 windows and 150 murals nationwide in 2024-2025. The Greek-American artist's career took off after a supermarket owner honked at her in 2013 while she painted her aunt's Bay Ridge driving school window, transforming unemployment into a thriving business.



 Greek Actress Lands Third Off-Broadway Lead in Five Years

Greek & American Business Highlights
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Center Stage: Eleanna Finokalioti takes the stage as Little Short Sally in 'Always Young', a new musical about adolescence that opens January 15 at Theater for the New City with potential Broadway talks already underway. The production, inspired by London's 'Kidults', marks another milestone for the actress whose artistic choices have distinguished her since arriving in New York, this time exploring teenage chaos with humor and unfiltered truth.




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COMMUNITY NEWS



Godfather and Godson Head to Court over Bagel Empire

Diaspora in Focus
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Succession: The sons of late New Yorker Wholesale Bagels co-founder George Menegatos filed a $25 million lawsuit against their father's partner's son, Stefanos Evangelinos, claiming he cut them out of the business despite their father's dying wish to treat him like family. The bitter legal battle involves godparents and godchildren on opposite sides, unraveling a partnership that began in 1981 and survived until George Menegatos died of COVID complications in 2021.



 Catsimatidis in 'Tears' over Giuliani Lawsuit

Diaspora in Focus
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A Public Break: John Catsimatidis told the New York Post he's heartbroken over Rudy Giuliani's wrongful dismissal lawsuit against WABC, calling it a betrayal after years of supporting the former mayor through legal troubles and near-homelessness. The Greek-American magnate insists Giuliani was only suspended for a cooling-off period and chose not to return, now a judge will decide between two men who once called each other brothers.



 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Endorses Special Needs Ministry

Diaspora in Focus
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Inclusion: Project Sam, a faith-based initiative founded by Fotini Eliades in memory of her late daughter Samantha, received formal recognition from Archbishop Elpidophoros in December after a year of advocacy. The ministry builds on the Challenge Liturgy Program at Archangel Michael Church in Port Washington, creating an inclusive space where individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities can worship without fear of judgment while forming community bonds through monthly services and social activities.



Physician Turned Pharma Exec on A.I.'s Medical Revolution
Diaspora in Focus
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What A.I. Can't See: Cameron Durrant, who became the first student from his deprived Welsh school to attend medical school, spent eight years treating patients before carving out a nonexistent career path in pharmaceutical companies and now sees A.I. compressing decade-long drug development timelines. The biotech executive argues longevity without health is hollow, cautioning that mapping every brain mechanism may still fail to capture consciousness or explain whether anxiety is evolutionary misfiring or systemic breakdown.



 Army Veteran and Con Edison Worker Leaves 65-Year Love Story
Diaspora in Focus
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Memory Eternal: Tony Sfiroudis, son of Greek immigrants from Lemnos, passed away peacefully on January 11 surrounded by his wife Helen and their children after building a life centered on family across Brooklyn, Queens, and finally Florida. The quiet man of integrity spent 35 years keeping New York's lights on at Consolidated Edison and found his greatest joy in time with his eight grandchildren.



 Prosecutor Reveals 8-Year-Old Stabbed 17 Times in Family Murder Trial

Diaspora in Focus
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Beyond Tragic: Paul Caneiro allegedly killed his brother Keith over $78,000 in missing funds, then stabbed his sister-in-law Jennifer Karydis and her children, prosecutors say 8-year-old Sofia was stabbed 17 times and died from smoke inhalation after he set the mansion on fire. The defense argues police focused on the wrong brother, though DNA-linked bloody clothing and the murder weapon were found in Paul Caneiro's basement.



 Who’s Ready to Take the Wheel at New Bakaliko?

Diaspora in Focus

An Institution: After 38 years, the couple behind New Bakaliko are ready to clock out and pass the keys on one of Long Island’s last Greek markets, stocked wall to wall with feta, olive oil, and memories. It’s a very 2026 story of retirement dreams meeting tariffs, climate shocks, and a younger generation that still shops Greek, just not by the case.



 Bay Ridge Says Goodbye to Emphasis after Two Decades of Greek Hospitality

Diaspora in Focus
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A Chapter Closes: Konstantinos Tsambounieris and Kosta Matsangos didn't just close their beloved Fourth Avenue diner - they sold it to persistent buyers who'd been asking for a decade. Rising costs, an expiring lease, and dreams of retirement converged for the owners, whose 21-year run turned regulars into family and made Emphasis a neighborhood institution now poised to become a supermarket.



 Ottawa's Greek Community Swears in New Leadership
Diaspora in Focus
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Oh, Canada: Dimosthenis Sartzetakis took the oath as president of the Greek Community of Ottawa on January 4, joined by a 15-member board including two vice presidents and officers overseeing the Canadian capital's Hellenic organization. The new leadership includes Andreas Koloniaris as first vice president and George Georgaras as second vice president alongside treasurer Steve Ramphos and secretary Zafy Zygoumis-Makris.




 When Your Heart Decides to Say Hello

Diaspora in Focus
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Our New Medical Column: That sudden flutter, skip, or thump in your chest is usually less drama than it feels, writes Dr. Julia Grapsa, explaining why palpitations are often triggered by stress, caffeine, dehydration, or lack of sleep. The real question isn’t whether your heart is making noise, but when it’s time to stop ignoring it and let a doctor listen more closely.



 Vasilopita Season Brings Tradition and Purpose Across the Diaspora

Diaspora in Focus
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Blessed Beginnings: From New York to New Jersey, Greek-American organizations welcomed the new year with vasilopita cuttings that blended celebration with substance, from Sterea Hellas’ call for youth leadership and a $22,000 fundraiser for an ambulance in Nafpaktos to Holy Cross Whitestone’s parish brunch, council swearing-in, and surprise birthday celebration. Pan Gregorian highlighted a decades-long philanthropic legacy worth millions, while the Pancyprian Choir sang in 2026 in Astoria after a sold-out concert, even as the lucky coin stayed hidden.

FOOD & CULTURE



 Greek Restaurants Join NYC's Winter Dining Deals

Tastes and Traditions Explored
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Book Now: Sixteen Greek spots across all five boroughs are participating in NYC Restaurant Week from January 20 to February 12, offering prix-fixe menus ranging from $30 two-course lunches to $60 three-course dinners. Favorites like Psaraki in Williamsburg, Kyma in Flatiron, and Limani at Rockefeller Plaza are opening their reservation books for diners looking to explore Greek cuisine without the usual price tag.



 Jersey City Restaurant Brings Greek Mountain Vibes and Late-Night Dance Parties
Tastes & Traditions Explored
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Dinner, then Dance: Ikos (Ancient Greek for "house") opened in December with stone bars and wooden tables evoking northern Greece's Metsovo, plus a twist: Friday and Saturday nights transform into DJ-fueled dinner parties where napkins fly and guests dance between courses. Manager Konstantinos Chantzis and Executive Chef Davide Zucca are serving moussaka and spetsofai alongside craft cocktails, drawing 200 people on recent Saturday nights in a space built for 110.




 Bronze Age Pithos Burial Reveals Sacrificial Pit in Rafina
Tastes & Traditions Explored
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Unearthed: Archaeologists uncovered a 1.74-meter Early Bronze Age pithos containing two individuals with bronze tweezers, obsidian points, and pottery, sealed by a pebble wall with a pseudo-doorway in Rafina's ravine banks. Two meters away, a large circular pit revealed long-term ritual use including an ox skull decoration, equid skeleton, and burnt animal bones spanning from the 3rd millennium BC to historical times.



 Three Cretan Friends Revive Old-School NYC Donut Culture
Tastes and Traditions Explored
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Eva Explores: Steve Stilianudakis, Dean Marangoudakis, and Chris Marangoudakis opened Homie's Donuts in SoHo after struggling to find the classic donut shops they grew up with, now making 1,500 to 2,000 fresh donuts daily starting at 5 AM. The month-old shop between SoHo and Nolita is already selling out of favorites like crème brulée and Dubai chocolate, with plans to add indoor and outdoor seating as demand grows for their fluffy glazed goods.




 Celebrate National Granola Bar Day with Greek Honey and Olive Oil
Tastes and Traditions Explored
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Recipes of the Week: Store-bought granola bars often pack candy bar levels of sugar, but this homemade Greek version uses moderate amounts of quality honey, walnuts, and extra virgin olive oil for natural sweetness and energy. The recipe includes a base Greek granola that can also be layered with yogurt and blueberry compote for parfaits.



 Kazantzakis Translator Reveals Humanist Power behind Ancient Heroes
Tastes and Traditions Explored
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Book of the Week: Niki Stavrou completed new English translations of 'Alexander the Great' and 'At the Palaces of Knossos' in months after decades of preparation, discovering how Kazantzakis' 100-year-old voice feels startlingly contemporary when rendered clearly. The Webster University professor and Kazantzakis Estate founder says the secret lies in the author's brilliant humanization of mythic figures through choices, resilience, and responsibility rather than birthright, with new translations planned before his works enter public domain in 2027.



 Athens Stage Resurrects 1930s Alexandria through Tragic Romance
Tastes and Traditions Explored
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Verses & Ruins: Fokas Evangelinos directs 'Alexandria' at the Pallas Theatre, where an aging actress confronts her past when a journalist's visit unlocks memories of forbidden love amid the cosmopolitan city's geopolitical turmoil. The production weaves Cavafy verses and Greek diaspora history through a dual narrative, with Anna Mascha and Erietta Manouri playing the same character across decades as murder and social inequality shatter dreams.



 Santorini's Eruption Made Octopi Minoan Death's Companion
Tastes and Traditions Explored
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Into the Deep: After the Santorini volcano exploded around 1600 BC, Minoan art shifted from plants and land animals to deep-sea creatures, with octopi dominating burial vessels as a possible soul-guiding "demon" rather than monster. National Archaeological Museum archaeologist Kostas Paschalidis notes a mystery remains: nearly 250 years of Neopalatial Crete produced no cemeteries despite hundreds of thousands living there, raising questions about sea burials that may never be answered.




 Greek Chilean Artist Brings 'JOY' to Uruguay's Ralli Museum
Tastes & Traditions Explored
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Across Shores: Daphne Anastassiou Mustakis opens her latest exhibition on January 17 in Punta del Este, channeling what she describes as feminine energy through color and light in work that spans painting, sculpture, and digital media. The Greek diaspora artist, whose mother was a jewelry designer in coastal Chile, has exhibited from Paris to Dubai while authoring a book encouraging viewers to see themselves as beings of light and divine essence.



 Netflix Takes Seven Golden Globes as Sarandos Gets Thanked Repeatedly

Tastes and Traditions Explored
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Lucky #7: Greek-American Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos watched his streamer collect seven awards including Best Animated Picture for record-breaking 'KPop Demon Hunters' and four trophies for limited series 'Adolescence'. Yorgos Lanthimos' 'Bugonia' earned three nominations but no wins, while Warner Bros. swept categories with 'One Battle After Another' ahead of Netflix's pending $83 billion acquisition of the studio.



 Army Vet's Pita Smash Burger Becomes Top Seller at Expanding Greek Eatery
Tastes & Traditions Explored
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Expansion Mode: Kosta Alexandropoulos is opening his second New Hampshire location of Yamas Greek Eatery in Concord this month after his Plymouth spot proved that dragged-in meat-and-potato eaters will convert for the right fusion dish. The restaurateur, who also launched a seafood spot called The Codfather, dreams of building a New England chain along Route 93 that eventually reaches Boston with year-round veteran discounts and seasonal cocktails alongside moussaka and spanakopita.

ECONOMY & SOCIETY



 Cyprus Loses the Architect of its European Dream
Snapshots of Change
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Memory Eternal: George Vassiliou didn't just govern Cyprus, he rewired it, slashing income taxes while launching its first university and shattering state media monopolies. The millionaire entrepreneur-turned-president who nearly doubled the island's GDP in five years passed away at 94, leaving behind an EU membership bid that became reality long after he left office.



 A Power Match Beyond the Baseline
Snapshots of Change
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Wedding Bells: Two days into 2026, Greece woke up to engagement news linking politics and sport, as Maria Sakkari said yes to longtime partner Konstantinos Mitsotakis, reportedly with a family heirloom ring. The proposal surfaced not through a glossy announcement but via a casual presidential coffee and a tournament arrival in Perth, Australia.


 Three Greek-Owned Tankers Hit by Drones in Black Sea
Snapshots of Change
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Under [Drone] Fire: MT Matilda, MT Delta Harmony, and MT Delta Supreme were reportedly struck by unknown drones while anchored off Novorossiysk, with one catching fire before continuing its voyage. Greece's foreign ministry condemned the attacks on civilian vessels as endangering crew safety and the environment, though details about drone type and damage extent remain unverified.

 Greek Aviation Chief Resigns after FIR Blackout Report
Snapshots of Change
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Reset: Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority head George Saunatsos stepped down following an official report attributing airport chaos to "digital noise" from desynchronized devices rather than cyberattack. Deputy Governor George Vagenas assumes temporary leadership while the government begins procedures to appoint a permanent replacement after the incident disrupted critical communication systems.

 Private Projects Now Claim 40% of Greece's Major Construction Boom
Snapshots of Change
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Building Big: Greece's infrastructure landscape includes the €2.05 billion VOAK motorway as the largest project underway, followed by Athens Metro Line 4 and the €1 billion Hard Rock Casino at Ellinikon, with private developments like the Riviera Tower reshaping the investment mix. The construction surge spans everything from Crete's new Kastelli Airport to Cyclades island electrical interconnections, with EU Recovery Fund projects racing toward completion alongside major private sector ventures.



 Mitsotakis Marks Decade as New Democracy Leader with 2027 Election Promise
Snapshots of Change
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Double Digits: Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis celebrated 10 years at New Democracy's helm by declaring the party "the dominant political power in Greece" after winning every national, European, and regional election since 2016. At the New Year's cake-cutting ceremony, he pledged to fight for better healthcare and education while aiming for an unprecedented third consecutive term in 2027 elections, backed by an AI video highlighting achievements from Evros border management to Thessaloniki Metro's launch.



 Former Cyprus Minister Details €15,000 Payment in Corruption Probe
Snapshots of Change
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Paper Trail: Giorgos Lakkotrypis provided investigators with documents, flight records, and bank transfers showing he received €15,000 over three months from Amsterdam lawyer Markus Baumgartner while meeting Stratix Wealth representatives about a €150 million investment. European MEP Sandro Gotsi has escalated the leaked video case to the European Commission, citing concerns about illegal campaign funding and foreign investor influence in projects under investigation by the European Public Prosecutor's Office.



Greek PM Pledges Fuel and Electricity Relief after Marathon Farmer Meeting
Snapshots of Change
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At the Table: Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with 25 farmer representatives for over three and a half hours, agreeing to improve already announced measures on fuel and electricity prices while scheduling a follow-up meeting on foot-and-mouth disease. The Thessaly farmers left satisfied, describing a "channel opening" for solutions through dialogue, though Mitsotakis emphasized illegal actions and threats remain off the table.



 Epirus Bank Partners with NCR Atleos for Nationwide ATM Expansion
Snapshots of Change
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Upgrade: Epirus Bank selected NCR Atleos to modernize its ATM network using an "as a service" model that handles installation, maintenance, and location selection while reducing operating costs. The phased deployment began in November 2025 and aims for completion within three months, expanding customer convenience through co-branded Epirus Bank and Cashzone ATMs at strategic locations across Greece.



 Tempi Victims Group Chair Resigns amid Internal Strife
Snapshots of Change
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No Direction: Maria Karystianou stepped down from the Tempi Victims Association board citing systematic obstacles and refusal to disclose financial records, one day after five board members demanded her resignation over plans to form a political party. She called for a General Assembly to decide on transparency and new leadership, emphasizing no formal board meeting authorized her removal and appealing for unity among families affected by the tragedy.

TRAVEL & CONNECTIVITY

 Greece Digitizes Passport Applications, Cutting Two-Day Postal Delays

Expanding Horizons
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Going Digital: A new zero-cost application electronically transmits passport documents from collection points to Hellenic Police headquarters, eliminating courier costs and reducing processing time while improving security through high-quality digital photos. The system launched December 31 for domestic offices and expands to consular authorities abroad in 2026, potentially speeding passport issuance for overseas Greeks by up to 30 days.



Athens Airport Hits 34 million Passengers in Record 2025

Expanding Horizons
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Busy Skies: Athens International Airport closed 2025 with 34 million passengers, up 6.7% from the previous year, driven by an 8.6% surge in international traffic. The airport handled 283,589 flights throughout the year, with international routes jumping 8.7% while domestic travel grew more modestly at 1.3%.

 Free Greek Island Stay in Exchange for Feeding 3,000 Stray Cats

Expanding Horizons
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Beds for Cats: Syros Cats founder Jacky Storey offers volunteers their own bedroom and breakfast on the Cycladic island in exchange for five hours daily caring for strays through the charity's Trap-Neuter-Return program. The volunteer program receives over 500 applications twice yearly for spots helping sterilize about 60 cats monthly on an island with an estimated 10,000 felines, many living in dumpsters and abandoned homes.


 GOINGS-ON: JANUARY 15TH - 25TH
Spotlighting some upcoming community events:

NEW ORLEANS, LA – The Hellenic Dance Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary at the Sheraton New Orleans (January 15-19)NEW YORK, NY – Theater for the New City, Executive Director, Crystal Field, presents ‘Always Young: The Musical’, written and directed by Mark Tunstall, and featuring Greek-born actress and singer Eleanna Fin, in the Community Space at the Theater for the New City (January 15-February 1, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8 PM, Sunday at 3 PM)
ASTORIA, NY – The 40th annual celebration of Balkan cultures - Zlatne Uste Golden Festival welcomes New Yorkers and visitors from across the country to come together and dance, sing, eat, and celebrate different cultures in Astoria at The Marquee Astoria (January 16-17)


GLENBROOK, NV – The 2026 Metropolis Young Adult Winter Retreat organized by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries takes place (January 16-19)


WOBURN, MA – The Vasilopita Dance at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church takes place with live music, Vasilopita and snacks (January 17)


ONLINE – EMBCA presents ‘Journey and Reflections on Aristotle’ webinar panel discussion introduced and moderated by Lou Katsos, EMBCA’s President (January 18)


LOS ANGELES, CA – The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Sophia 2026 Presentation Ball takes place at the Beverly Wiltshire Hotel (January 18)


CHICAGO, IL – The Consulate General of Greece in Chicago launches Agora Lectures, a new initiative, in cooperation with the National Hellenic Museum and the Enosis Federation of Hellenic-American Organizations of Illinois. The inaugural lecture, ‘From the Polis to the Republic: Greek Political Thought and the Making of the American Democratic Imagination’ will take place at the National Hellenic Museum (January 22)


BALTIMORE, MD – Greek vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and recipient of the 2025 Maryland Heritage award, Dr. Koliavasilis brings electrifying depth to a repertoire spanning ethno-jazz, world music, traditional Greek, and rebetiko music. Performing on oud, Cappadocian lyre, and fretless guitars, Spyros blends traditional elements, improvisation and contemporary sounds (January 24)
NEW ROCHELLE, NY – The Loukoumi Make A Difference Foundation hosts ‘An Evening in Italy’, a global pizza party simultaneously happening in cities around the world in anticipation of the upcoming Loukoumi Good Deed Summit in Lake Como, Italy. The pizza party takes place at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in New Rochelle with pizza and pasta and over 50 raffle prizes (January 24)
ASTORIA, NY – The Chian Federation hosts its Annual Vasilopita Cutting at its headquarters 44-01 Broadway (January 24)
ONLINE – In honor of the 90th anniversary of the birth of Alekos Fassianos (1935-2022), the Hellenic American Women's Council presents ‘Alekos Fassianos - 90 Years - Celebrating the Iconic Artist that Captured Greece's Soul’ with Art Historian Eleni Glinou (January 24)






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 THIS WEEK IN GREEK HISTORY


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January 15, 1855
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On this day, Jacques Damala (Aristides Damalas) was born in Piraeus. A Greek military officer turned actor, he gained notoriety for his charm and scandals. He married famed actress Sarah Bernhardt in a turbulent union marked by infidelity and addiction. Despite their separation, Bernhardt immortalized him in a marble sculpture now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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January 17, 1369
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On this day, Peter I of Cyprus was murdered at age 40. King since 1358, he led crusader raids across the eastern Mediterranean, including the brief capture of Alexandria in 1365. After failing to secure European support and amid growing internal turmoil and personal scandals, his reign ended violently when he was killed by his own knights in Nicosia palace.
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January 18, 1913
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On this day, Greece defeated the Ottoman Navy at the Battle of Lemnos during the First Balkan War. Led by Rear Admiral Pavlos Kountouriotis, the Greek fleet repelled the Ottomans’ final attempt to break the Dardanelles blockade, forcing their retreat and securing lasting Greek naval dominance in the Aegean Sea for the remainder of the war and its surrounding island territories.

Throwback Headlines
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January 15, 1970
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In the Troubled Cyprus, Part of the Press Expresses Fears of a Drift Toward Dictatorship
The New Bill on Arrests and Preventive Purges of Officials
for the “Maintenance of Order”
The Case of the “Greek of the South”
Regarding the Reorganization of Biafra, Consent from the Nigerian Government Is Expected
Bauxite Has Been Extracted
Abroad: American Forces Are Being Reduced
Defense and Economy — Restrictions and Restructuring:
The Views of Politicians
Aldo Moro in America
The Turks Refuse to Return the Dispersant (Maritime/Environmental Dispute)
Makarios in Zambia
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 GREEK WORDS OF THE WEEK
Λήξη
LEE-ksee
"Expiration"

Σημαντικό

see-man-dee-KOH

"Important"

Eπίσημο

eh-PEE-see-moh

"Official" or "Formal"

 PHOTO OF THE WEEK


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Cyprus President’s 1988 Visit to Boston Remembered
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FILE — Cyprus President George Vassiliou, left, smiles as his son Evelthon Vassiliou, 17, is introduced to Kara Dukakis, 19, the daughter of Massachusetts Gov. and Democratic presidential nominee Michael S. Dukakis, at the Massachusetts State House in Boston on Aug. 3, 1988, during an official visit by the Cypriot president. Michael Dukakis, second from right, looks on. (AP Photo/Carol Francavilla, File)
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