April 23, 2026
Kalimera Mazi Readers
Parade week is finally here. Fifth Avenue and Philadelphia go blue and white on Sunday, Boston also steps off the same day for its 30th march, and the Evzones are crisscrossing the country, making their West Coast debut in San Francisco and their first Boston appearance in 25 years.
This week's Mazi has plenty to dig into. Five Greek antiquities found their way home from a Chicago family's collection, the historic Baloukli Hospital in Constantinople has risen from the ashes of its 2022 fire, and Greek-American Hollywood gathered around John Stamos's table for a "Christos Anesti blues" led by Tom Hanks. Mitsotakis rolled out €500 million in relief measures, Maria Karystianou's new party debuted in third place, and Iran fired on the Greek-owned tanker Epaminondas in the Strait of Hormuz. We've also got a new souvlatzidiko in Brooklyn, the Gyro Project crossing into Bergen County, and Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms sweeping Toronto's Aristoleo Awards with 11 out of 11.
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ECONOMIC ESPRESSO
Greek Unemployment Drops 7% Year-Over-Year in March
Global and U.S. Market Pulse
Registered unemployment with DYPA fell to 861,241 in March 2026, a decrease of 64,800 people compared to March 2025 and 42,687 fewer than February. Women accounted for 64.9% of the registered unemployed, the 30–44 age group was the largest, and Attica and Central Macedonia led the regional breakdown.
CROSS-ATLANTIC CURRENTS
Five Antiquities Find Their Way Home from Chicago
Insights from Greece, Cyprus and America
Culture Minister Lina Mendoni accepted the voluntary return of five ancient works at the Greek Consulate General in Chicago, including two 6th-century BC Attic vases, a bronze mirror, a headless marble Hermes, and a relief fragment of Athena. The objects were acquired by the family of Richard and Mary L. Gray decades ago, with their children Harry, Jennifer, and Paul Gray initiating the return, bringing the total of repatriated antiquities to more than 200 from 17 countries in recent years.
U.S. Ambassador Jokes about Mykonos while Signaling Turkey F-35 Return
Insights from Greece, Cyprus and America
Ambassador Tom Barrack told the Antalya Forum that President Trump is open in principle to Turkey rejoining the F-35 program once the S-400 issue is resolved, which he expects soon. Barrack drew a comparison to Greece, which operates both S-300s and F-35s, and sidestepped Greek-Turkish tensions with a quip that commenting might get him banned from returning to Mykonos.
Christodoulides in Jersey for a Family Wedding
Insights from Greece, Cyprus and America
The President of Cyprus slipped into New Jersey last weekend for his nephew's wedding, where he shared a table with former U.S. Ambassador to Athens George Tsunis, HALC Executive Director Endy Zemenides, PSEKA Vice President Tasos Zambas, attorney Taso Pardalis, and Eleni Delimpaltadaki.
The Hippocratic Oath Gets a Transatlantic Refresh
Insights from Greece, Cyprus and America
Under the auspices of the Archdiocese, funded and organized through the Hellenic Medical Society and coordinated by Dr. Victoria Polydorou, top medical students from Greek, Cypriot, and European universities kicked off a week-long program April 19 with a symposium in New York and a visit to Mount Sinai hosted by Dr. George Dangas. The program continues in Boston through April 26 with stops at Harvard Medical School, Boston College, and Mass General.
HELLENIC HORIZONS
Nia Vardalos and ECOS Team Up for an Earth Day Airport Caper
Greek & American Business Highlights
Greek-American ECOS CEO Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks and My Big Fat Greek Wedding's Nia Vardalos launched a new ad campaign on April 22 for the plant-powered cleaning brand founded in 1967 by Van Vlahakis. Directed by Spiros Katsaganis with cinematography by Petros Antoniadis, the spot follows Vardalos through airport security with a suitcase of Greek favorites and a TSA agent who tries to confiscate her ECOS Liquid Laundry Detergent for himself.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Greektown filled up on April 19 as Chicago held its annual March 25th parade, drawing large crowds and featuring the Evzones of the Presidential Guard in their first Midwest appearance of the tour. Greece's Culture Minister Lina Mendoni, Deputy Education Minister Kostas Vlasis, Consul General Emmanuel Koubarakis, and Metropolitan Nathanael led the day, organized by the Enosis Federation.
Evzones Make Their West Coast Debut
Diaspora in Focus
The Hellenic Presidential Guard arrived in San Francisco on April 15 for their first-ever California visit, greeted at City Hall by Mayor Daniel Lurie, former Mayor Art Agnos, and Metropolitan Gerasimos. The tour included Sacramento, Bay Area parish visits, a screening of Kapodistrias, and culminated in the April 19 parade around Union Square with Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis.
Demoulas Loses Market Basket Court Fight
Diaspora in Focus
A Delaware judge ruled the board acted in good faith in removing Athanasios T. Demoulas as CEO, ending a high-stakes family dispute over control of the New England supermarket chain—though questions remain about a possible appeal.
Queens College President on Hellenism and Higher Ed
Diaspora in Focus
In an exclusive with The National Herald, President Frank H. Wu draws a line from Plato's agora to the quad at Queens College, where enrollment is his top priority and 40–45% of students pay nothing through TAP and Excelsior. He highlights the Center for Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies, led by Fevronia "Nia" Soumakis, as a bridge between classical academics and the diaspora.
Father Sues Google after Son's Suicide Tied to AI Chatbot
Diaspora in Focus
Joel Gavalas filed a wrongful death suit against Google on March 4, alleging the Gemini chatbot fueled his 36-year-old son Jonathan's delusions before his death last October. Attorney Jay Edelson says Jonathan came to believe Gemini was sentient and spoke to its synthetic voice as an "AI wife," while Google says it is reviewing the claims and that Gemini repeatedly referred him to a crisis hotline.
A Harbor Voyage to Kick Off Parade Week
Diaspora in Focus
Federation of Hellenic Societies Parade Chairman Louis Katsos hosted "Bridging Revolutions: Hellas and America" on April 17, an invitation-only commemorative cruise past the Statue of Liberty. Chaired by Paul Pavlakos, the evening drew Consul General of Greece Iphigenia Kanara, Consul General of Cyprus Kyriakos Pogiatzis, and Consul General of Switzerland Ambassador Niculin Jäger, linking 205 years since 1821 with America's upcoming 250th.
Boston Parade Lands the Evzones, Loses Its Grand Marshal
Diaspora in Focus
The 30th Boston Greek Independence Day Parade on April 26 will feature twelve members of the Presidential Guard for the first time in 25 years, under the theme "Freedom, Dignity, and the Human Spirit." Deputy Minister Ioannis Loverdos withdrew as Grand Marshal citing unforeseen obligations, while organizers confirmed the $130,000 budget, 78 scholarship applications, and 30 visiting students from Thessaloniki.
Hephaestus Hits 120th Anniversary in Bayside
Diaspora in Focus
The Pan-Lemnian Philanthropic Association Hephaestus, founded in 1905, celebrated its 120th anniversary at Laterna on April 17. President Eleftherios Hasapis and Vice President Alekos Tsoukalas hosted, with Fr. Ierotheos Markopoulos offering a blessing and attendees rallying for the April 26 Fifth Avenue parade.
John Stamos Hosts a Greek Easter for the Ages
Diaspora in Focus
The Full House alum posted an Instagram shot of a celebrity Easter table in LA that included Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Nia Vardalos, Billy Zane, Michael Chiklis, and Jim Gianopulos. Stamos described Hanks leading a "Christos Anesti blues" with Chiklis on vocals, Gianopulos on guitar, and himself on drums, calling the group "this beautiful, chaotic Greek mafia."
Paschal Midnight Unites the Faithful from Around the World
Diaspora in Focus
In Boston, Metropolitan Methodios presided over the Resurrection service at the Cathedral of the Annunciation
alongside Roman Catholic Archbishop Richard Henning, with Consul General Symeon Tegos, Athens Mayor Haris Doukas, and lifelong parishioner Michael Dukakis among those present. In nearby Nashua, New Hampshire, the Resurrection service at Saint Philip drew a large and growing congregation, reflecting a notable rise in conversions to Orthodoxy—particularly among young people—many of whom have become active participants in the life of the Church. In San Francisco, Metropolitan Gerasimos marked 21 years of ministry in California presiding over the liturgy at the Annunciation Cathedral with Protopresbyter Fr. Constantinos Economos, reflecting on the uncreated light that penetrates even sorrow, fear, and division. In South Africa, Bishop Timotheos of Eleusis presided over the Resurrection service in Benoni, emphasizing that the message of Christ’s Resurrection was proclaimed “to every corner of the planet,” and highlighting the need for a personal relationship with the Risen Christ so that the unwaning light of the Resurrection may guide the faithful.
From Athens to Boston: Olympic Legacy Celebrated
Diaspora in Focus
A special event at the Maliotis Cultural Center traced the origins of the modern Olympic Games, featuring rare 1896 photographs and honoring figures like Spyridon Louis, while highlighting the enduring cultural impact of Hellenism.
Indonesian-Born Fr. Innocent Chang Ordained in Toronto
Diaspora in Focus
Archbishop Sotirios of Canada blessed the ordination of Deacon Innocent Chang to the priesthood at the Archdiocesan Chapel of St. John the Theologian, with Bishop Athenagoras of Patara as the ordaining hierarch. A graduate of the Archdiocesan Theological Academy and fluent in Greek, Fr. Innocent was joined by clergy from across the Greater Toronto Area.
The Science on Eggs and Heart Health Has Shifted
Diaspora in Focus
Our Health Column: Recent research points to saturated fat, not the cholesterol in egg yolks, as the real driver of elevated LDL levels, with a Monash University study finding that older adults with high cholesterol who ate eggs one to six times a week had a 27% lower risk of dying from heart disease. The one exception is stroke survivors, for whom a 2025 study suggests limiting cholesterol intake until more data arrives.
AHEPA Doubles Down in South Bend
Diaspora in Focus
AHEPA 100 Phase II cut the ribbon April 17 on a $20.5 million, three-story development for seniors 62 and older, built through HUD's Section 202 program. The 72-unit community features one-bedroom apartments, a fitness room, garden beds, and supportive services, with residents moving in since December.
St. Thomas Cherry Hill Launches Its First Annual Gala
Diaspora in Focus
The parish held its inaugural gala at Lucien's Manor in Berlin, NJ on April 17, presenting the first Saint Thomas Medal of Faith to George Kousoulis and his late wife Zoe. The evening featured the Saint Thomas Choir and the Politikon Ensemble, with Metropolitan Apostolos presiding over the weekend's Great Vespers that followed.
FOOD & CULTURE
Zucchini, Three Ways, w/ Greek Olive Oil
Tastes and Traditions Explored
Recipes of the Week: Ahead of National Zucchini Bread Day on April 25, TNH shares three recipes showcasing the summer squash and Greek extra virgin olive oil. The lineup includes a classic zucchini bread with walnuts and raisins, a savory kolokithopita with feta, and a light zucchini and tomato pie with kefalotyri.
A Brooklyn Souvlatzidiko Takes You Straight to Athens
Tastes and Traditions Explored
Exploring with Eva: TNH's Eva Karatzas visited Let's Go Ya Souvlakia on Flatbush Avenue, the Athenian-style grill owned by Michael Georgoulakos that opened in June 2024. Everything from the tzatziki to the hand-cut patates is made in-house, and the shelves of the in-store Monastiraki Market are stocked with Greek honey, olive oil, and Loux sodas.
The Gyro Project Crosses the Bridge to Northvale
Tastes and Traditions Explored
The fast-casual Greek spot founded by George Tenedios and Spiro Kokkosis debuts its eighth location in Bergen County on Thursday, April 23. The first 100 in-store guests at 269 Livingston Street get $5 gyros starting at 5 PM, with the full menu of pita wraps, platters, mezedes, and Greek froyo.
Sakellaropoulos Sweeps Toronto's Aristoleo Awards
Tastes and Traditions Explored
The Greek organic producer took 11 out of 11 possible awards at the 2026 Aristoleo High Phenolic Olive Oil and Table Olive Awards in Toronto, including two Triple Golds, seven Double Golds, one Gold, and one Silver. Their olive oils measured up to 700% above the EU threshold for health-claim certification and continue to feature in research at Harvard, Yale, Auburn, and Temple on cardiovascular and brain health.
Puppet Odyssey Travels from Athens to a Kyiv Classroom
Tastes and Traditions Explored
Ukrainian-born artist Irina Boiko, who lives and works in Athens, brought her White Puppet staging of Homer's Odyssey to Gymnasium No. 94 "Greece" in central Kyiv on April 14. Organized with the Greek Association Unity and backed by the Greek Embassy, the performance drew active engagement from students who came up to touch the puppets and talk with Boiko afterward.
Kastellorizo Film Festival on the Brink
Tastes and Traditions Explored
The Beyond Borders International Documentary Festival, now in its 11th edition, is warning that the loss of a key strategic sponsor and a cascade of subsequent withdrawals have left the event financially unstable. The Foundation for Historical Studies has issued a public appeal, framing the silence from state authorities as an institutional question about whether Greece will support culture in its border regions.
A Forgotten Florida War, Fought with Sponges
Tastes and Traditions Explored
Book of the Week: Greek-American historian Rina Bousalis traces the 50-year Florida Sponge War in her new book, chronicling how Greek divers arrived in Tarpon Springs in 1905 with deep-water helmet techniques and quickly ignited conflict with Key West spongers. The FAU associate professor, whose parents came from Polylako and Zakynthos, spent seven years on the research, drawing on rare photographs, archival documents, and interviews with descendants of the original divers.
Florida Taverna Brings the Aegean to the Treasure Coast
Tastes and Traditions Explored
Nostalgia Greek Taverna in Stuart, FL earned a glowing writeup from TCPalm, which praised owner Tom Bournas's shift from fusion to a singular focus on Greek cuisine. The L-shaped dining room, described as understated and contemporary, anchors a menu built on fresh seafood, grilled meats, and sun-ripened tomatoes.
A Roadmap for Greek Language Education in Canada
Tastes and Traditions Explored
A new Springer volume co-edited by Themistoklis Aravossitas and Marianthi Oikonomakou was presented at the University of Toronto on April 14, drawing on a 500-participant study across five provinces. The research, funded by the Hellenic Heritage Foundation, contrasts Montreal's daily Greek school model with Toronto's supplementary afternoon and Saturday programs and proposes short, medium, and long-term steps to sustain the language across the third and fourth generations.
Pontic Genocide Examined through Vatican Archives in Astoria
Tastes and Traditions Explored
The Stathakion Cultural Center hosted an EMBCA panel on April 15 featuring historian Dr. Theodosios Ar. Kyriakidis, whose research draws on Catholic missionary reports documenting persecution of Pontic Greeks, Asia Minor Greeks, and Armenians between 1913 and 1923. Louis Katsos and Dr. Haralambos V. Vasiliadis joined the discussion, with translations by Dr. Nikos G. Nikoloudis making the archival findings accessible to English-language audiences.
ECONOMY & SOCIETY
Baloukli Greek Hospital Rebuilt after 2022 Fire
Snapshots of Change
The historic Zeytinburnu hospital, founded in 1753 during plague outbreaks, has been restored to its original form three years after a fire destroyed its roof and upper floors. The reconstruction, led by the Istanbul Governor's Office with the Zeytinburnu Municipality and the Baloukli Greek Foundation, preserved the original façade and rebuilt the wooden elements in keeping with the building's historic character.
New Poll Shows ND Leading, Karystianou's Party Debuts Third
Snapshots of Change
An Interview poll for Politic has New Democracy at 25.7%, down from 28.7% in March, with PASOK holding steady at 13.5%. Tempi train crash activist Maria Karystianou's new party registers at 7.9% in its first measurement, leapfrogging Greek Solution and KKE, while 56% of respondents now favor early elections.
Parliament Strips Immunity from 13 ND MPs in OPEKEPE Case
Snapshots of Change
The plenary voted by large majority to lift parliamentary immunity for all 13 New Democracy MPs named in two European Public Prosecutor's Office files tied to 2021 OPEKEPE subsidies. Felony-level allegations apply to Katerina Papakosta and Kostas Karamanlis, with the other nine facing misdemeanor-level incitement charges, all of whom had themselves requested the lift.
Athens Rolls Out €500M in Relief after Better-than-Expected Surplus
Snapshots of Change
On the heels of ELSTAT's 2025 fiscal data, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a sweep of targeted measures, including a €150 per-child emergency allowance for nearly 1 million households, a €300 annual support payment for low-income pensioners and uninsured elderly, and an extended diesel and fertilizer subsidy. The package also restructures overdue private debts into up to 72 installments and expands rent reimbursement to 70,000 more households.
€1 Billion Cigarette Smuggling Ring Busted
Snapshots of Change
Greece's Financial Crimes Investigation Unit dismantled a contraband manufacturing and distribution operation that allegedly cost the state €1 billion over eight years. Authorities seized 42 properties including a hotel complex and an Aspropyrgos factory, 76 vessels, 26 luxury vehicles, and froze bank accounts, with 38 individuals and 21 legal entities implicated.
Former Parliament Officer Gets Four Life Sentences for Abusing His Children
Snapshots of Change
A Mixed Jury Court handed down four life terms plus 80 years and 3 months to the ex-officer for serial rape, sexual abuse of minors, child pornography, and domestic violence against his underage children. The man's estranged wife, also a police officer, was acquitted 5–2, with judges ruling her inaction stemmed from an inability to recognize wrongdoing under significant moral duress.
Greek Leaders Mark 59 Years Since the Junta
Snapshots of Change
President Tassoulas warned that "democracy is not a given" on the anniversary of the April 21, 1967 coup, urging unity against division. Prime Minister Mitsotakis honored those who resisted the junta and contrasted the dark anniversary with what he called Greece's longest period of democratic continuity and progress in modern history.
Mitsotakis and Rama Take Stock at Maximos
Snapshots of Change
The Greek and Albanian prime ministers met in Athens, with Mitsotakis pointing to progress in bilateral relations and Greece's continued support for Albania's EU path. Rama said there are no other outstanding issues between the two countries and reaffirmed commitment to their strategic cooperation.
Two Dead in Pre-Dawn Apartment Fire in Kolonos
Snapshots of Change
A blaze broke out around 5:20 AM on April 18 in a third-floor apartment at Argous and Platonos streets, killing two occupants who were found unconscious by firefighters and later pronounced dead at hospital. The Fire Service is investigating the cause, with 18 firefighters and seven vehicles deployed, and two elderly neighbors treated for smoke inhalation.
Greece's Three-Decade Cadastre Nears the Finish Line
Snapshots of Change
An Audit Report from the Hellenic Court of Audit finds that 71% of property rights are now in an operational Cadastre, with full national coverage projected by the end of 2026. Artificial intelligence has helped complete 310,000 registrable acts, backlogs in Athens and Thessaloniki have been cut by 80% and 90%, and a record 79,200 acts were processed nationwide in March alone.
AADE to Launch 194,000 Audits in 2026 with AI Support
Snapshots of Change
The tax authority's new DEOS unit will move to the front line of inspections under the 2025–2029 "Tax Administration 3.0" plan, using operational AI, data analytics, and targeted cross-checks. A central piece is the Property Ownership and Management Registry (MIDA), which will help identify undeclared rental income and verify beneficiaries of financial support.
Deputy Agriculture Minister Lazaridis Steps Down
Snapshots of Change
Makarios Lazaridis resigned from his post at the Ministry of Rural Development and Food, saying he would not allow anyone to tarnish his integrity. The Kavala MP framed his departure as a move to safeguard the uninterrupted work of the government amid what he called a toxic opposition campaign over issues dating back nearly 20 years.
Kövesi Signals Satisfaction with Athens on EPPO Cooperation
Snapshots of Change
European Public Prosecutor Laura Kövesi met with Justice Minister George Floridis and Deputy Minister Ioannis Bougas, welcoming Greece's response to requests she raised during her October visit. Floridis reaffirmed government backing for legislation to speed judicial proceedings involving political figures.
A Phocaean Tie from Monoikos to Monaco
Snapshots of Change
President Constantine Tassoulas welcomed Prince Albert II of Monaco, invoking the theory that Monaco's name derives from a 6th-century BC Phocaean colony called Monoikos. The talks covered Mediterranean environmental cooperation, marine protected areas, the Blue Economy, and the role of the Greek business community in the principality.
TRAVEL & CONNECTIVITY
Greek-Owned Tanker Epaminondas Attacked in Strait of Hormuz
Expanding Horizons
Iran's Revolutionary Guard fired on three ships in the strait Wednesday, seizing the Greek-owned Epaminondas and the MSC Francesca and reportedly attacking a third vessel, the Euphoria. The escalation came just as President Trump extended the U.S.–Iran ceasefire, sending Brent crude above $98 a barrel and raising fresh concerns about global energy supplies.
GOINGS-ON: APRIL 23RD - MAY 3RD
Spotlighting some upcoming community events:
NEW YORK, NY – The Hellenic- American Cultural Foundation (HACF) presents ‘Growing Up Spartan: Myth, Reality, and the Agōgē’ at 150W17TH (April 23)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley presents the Annual Greek Flag Raising Ceremony at Philadelphia City Hall’s North Apron (April 24)
BETHESDA, MD – The Hellenic Society Prometheas/Kyklos and the Hellenic-American Women’s Council (HAWC) Capital Region host a book presentation featuring Maria Karametou, George Mason University School of Art Professor Emerita, and her debut novel ‘The Amalgam’ at The Hellenic Center - reception to follow (April 24)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley hosts The Eleftheria Gala in the Grand Ballroom of the Pennsylvania Convention Center (April 25)
NEW YORK, NY – The Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York hosts the Greek Independence Day 2026 Gala, honoring Grand Marshals John A. Catsimatidis, Chairman Red Apple Group; Nicholas Tsakos, Founder & CEO Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) Ltd.; The Hellenic Initiative, and Capital Link at Cipriani 42nd Street (April 25)
NEW YORK, NY – The 87th Annual Greek Independence Parade marches up Fifth Avenue from 64th to 79th Streets celebrating the 205/250th Anniversary of 1821: Greek Struggle for Independence and the 1776: Declaration of American Independence (April 26)
BOSTON, MA – The 30th Annual Greek Independence Day Parade of Boston returns to Back Bay (April 26)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The 2026 Greek Independence Day Parade on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia takes place (April 26)
NEW YORK, NY – The Ronald McDonald House New York (RMH-NY) Greek Division – founded by the late and revered Niki Sideris – continues its mission to support children and families battling childhood cancer and other serious illnesses. The Niki Sideris 31st Annual Spring Walk-a-Thon & Spring Festival takes place, a beloved tradition that raises critical funds and awareness for these brave children in difficult times. (May 2)
TENAFLY, NJ – The Lampousa Cypriot-American Association ‘Taste of Cyprus Event’ takes place at the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John Theologian (May 2)
DETROIT, MI – In partnership with One Bean Marketing (OBM), Ramona Pintea, National Hellenic Society, and the Detroit Cultural Center, the Hellenic Museum of Michigan presents a celebration of the women of the Greek Revolution. The new exhibition, ‘#WeAreGreekWarriors: From the Greek Revolution to Today: The Power of the Heroines of 1821 Lives in Every Woman’, along with a rich cultural program of events and activities, runs through May 17.
NEW YORK, NY – A Greek 'Mamma Mia'-inspired immersive cooking class and dance party in New York takes place every Thursday night at Pappas New York. Features wine and flowing hors d’oeuvres - but also lessons about Greek cuisine and how to cook your own Grecian delicacies alongside professional chefs (thru July 23)ANN ARBOR, MI – The ‘Echoes of the Past: Greektown as Seen by Sam Karres’ Exhibition takes place featuring the personal sketchbooks of Greek-American painter and artist Sam Karres (1929-2021), as he illustrates the daily life of residents in Greektown, Detroit (thru August 21)
THROWBACK HEADLINES
The National Herald Archive
Digitalization thanks to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)
April 23, 1996
Greek Vessel Fires on Turkish Fishing Boat - No Casualties or Damage Reported - Greek Government Attempts to Downplay the Incident
Mitsotakis Accuses Evert of Weakening New Democracy
Historic Victory for Left-Wing Forces in Italy
Snap Election Scenario Returns to the Table
“Nightingales” Exhibition Opens in Athens
Sister of Jimmy “the Greek” Speaks About His Turbulent Life
Stormy Session in Iran’s Parliament
Two Out of Three High Schools Fail to Meet Minimum Exam Standards
GREEK WORDS/PHRASES OF THE WEEK
Κρατά μικρό καλάθι
krah-TAH mee-KROH kah-LAH-thee
Literal: “He holds a small basket.”
Meaning: He keeps expectations low.
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Σύγκρουση
SEE-groo-see
"Clash"
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Αυξήσεις
aff-KSEE-sees
"Increases"
THIS WEEK IN LAW
Bill Introduced in the House
H.R.8366 - To protect the religious freedom of pharmacists choosing not to dispense or sell abortion-inducing drugs.
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Bill Introduced in the House
H.R.8379 - Freedom from Ideological Requirements in Employment Act
"To prohibit diversity, equity, and inclusion in Federal hiring and employment, and for other purposes."
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Bill Introduced in the House
H.R.8387 - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit alien eligibility for admission and naturalization and enable deportation and denaturalization for any membership, affiliation, or advocacy of socialist, communist, Chinese communist, Marxist, or Islamic fundamentalist doctrines, and for other purposes.
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Bill Introduced in the House
H.R.8388 - To prohibit a sitting President, or officer or employee on behalf of a sitting President, from naming or designating a public building after such President.
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Bill Introduced in the House
H.R.8350 - No Taxes on Utility Bills Act
"To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the deduction of taxes and State-mandated surcharges included on gas or electric utility bills."
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Resolution Agreed to in the Senate
S.Res.681 - A resolution relating to the life and death of Chuck Norris.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
A Moment with Peanut
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis pets his dog, Peanut, before welcoming Monaco’s Prince Albert II at the Maximos Mansion in Athens on April 21. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)
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