Diaspora
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Greek scientist selected Fellow by UK’s Royal Society for excellence in science
Prestigious British organisation The Royal Society has welcomed Greek scientist Dr Vassilis Pachnis on board as a Fellow. Born and raised in Greece, the scientist was selected for his pioneering …
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Breakthrough in brain-central nervous system communication by Greek researcher
Theodoros Zanos, Assistant Professor at the Centre of Bioelectronics of the Feinstein Institute of Medical Research and the Department of Molecular Medicine at the Hofstra/ Northwell Medical School of New …
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Greek scientists elected for US National Academy of Sciences
The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) in the United States announced 84 new members and 21 foreign associates this week, four of which are of Greek origin. Coming on board …
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Egypt celebrates contribution of its former Greek and Cypriot communities
The Greek and Cypriot communities that called Egypt home from the 18th century onward had a significant influence on society and life as a whole. With their incredible contribution still …
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Former White House Chief, Reince Priebus honoured by PanHellenic Foundation
Former White House chief of staff, Reince Priebus is being honoured as this year’s recipient of the PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation‘s Paradigm Award. Described by the Foundation as a “proud Greek American”, …
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White House celebrates Greek Independence Day
With Greece’s National Day coming up on Sunday 25 March, US President Donald Trump hosted a celebration on Thursday night at the White House. The event was well-attended by both …
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The power of the Greek diaspora
While many people throughout Greece’s history have migrated abroad for one reason or another, it would seem that for a large portion of them, their homeland has continued to hold …
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‘Macedonia is Greece’ rally held in New York
Greek American clubs organised and held a rally in New York on 18 March to stand against the use of the word “Macedonia” in the new FYROM name. The took …
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A Greek woman at the helm of a US bank
The International Women’s Day, celebrated all over the world last week, was an opportunity to showcase women’s achievements in all fields of industry. For the Greek diaspora, this was nowhere …
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New York’s Onassis Cultural Center receives prestigious award for ancient Greece exhibition
New York’s Onassis Cultural Center has taken out a prestigious award for an impressive exhibition ‘A World of Emotions: Ancient Greece, 700 BC – 200 AD’. Based on a public …