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NEW FEATURES: Cyprus and Kossovo sections to article index and archives and Weather Forecast for Greece
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New Book Release
Ships of Mercy: The True Story
of the Rescue of the Greeks,
Smyrna September 1922.
Click here for more details
or to order.
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Nationwide Book Tour Schedule
for Ships of Mercy with
Author Chris Papoutsy
Click here for dates and locations
Updated May 7, 2008
To book an event in your area, contact
Melissa Dickinson: 603-379-8140
papcoholding@papcoholdings.org
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New Book Release
Ethics, CSR, & Sustainability:
universal guidelines on ethical
strategies, and how Classical
philosophies and eudaimonia
can be incorporated into
corporate principles. For
more details click here.
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For another view of
Kossovo, read Peacekeeper by
Maj. Gen. Lewis MacKenzie
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Southern New Hampshire University
Presents Women's Leadership
Summit, 13 June 2008, Hosted by
Annabel Beerel, M.B.A., Ph. D., The
Christos and Mary Papoutsy Chair in
Ethics at SNHU
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Current & Recent Articles
Russian Icons World Class Collection by Dr. Anthony G. Ziagos, Sr.
Giles Milton, Paradise Lost: Smyrna, 1922
Lesbians Demand their Name Back
Response to President of World SAE
Global Orthodoxy and American Presidential Politics--editorial by Glen Chancy of OrthodoxBiz.com
Greece, Fyrom Make Haste Slowly
Philosopher George Santayana Introduces me to Benito Mussolini
107 National Land Registry Offces to Open Soon: Government Directive to Property Owners to Register
A Brief History of the Athens News
Nina Gatzoulis - Report on Skopjan Propaganda in Greek - Revised 9-22-04 and Appended July 2005
Prescription for Failure--by Marcus A. Templar
Book Release: Regional Greek Cooking by Dean and Catherine Karayanis
War Crimes and the Recognition of Kosovo: Observations on the Current Political Leadership in Kosovo
My Letter to the US Embassy in Athens--by Ted Karakostas
McCain Supports Radical Muslims in Kosovo
Fyrom Name Talks Continue
NATO: Expansion and Division by Spencer Boyer and James Lambord; Greek Ambassador Refutes Claims - Click here to read more from the Center for American Progress
Risk Versus Uncertainty
World Council for Hellenes Abroad (SAE) 28 February 2008
Pan-Macedonians 29 February 2008 (Greek Version)
Ouzo - the Greek grappa
Greek Discovers Invisible Ring Around Saturn
Article on Mr Bezios
Ena akoma apo ton fani malkidi
Winged Nike Smiles on Portsmouth's Newest Eatery: A Restaurant Review of Cafe Nostimo
Athens, Skopje Called to Decide
Urgent Push to Settle FYROM Name
Strong Mobilization of Greek Diaspora on the Naming of FYROM, Open Letter to Secretary Rice (pdf)
Touring Rhodes Island
A Sweet Must
Tavli -The Historical Framework
Paxoi, A Trip to a Myth!
Greece Abolishes the Inheritance Tax--by Christos I. Iliopoulos, L.L.M.
AHEPA Asks for Help in Passing Resolution on FYROM. Contact Committee on Foreign Affairs Today
May 2007, Stock Prediction Comes True?
Free lectures on Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility Now Being Scheduled
Joint Declaration on the FYROM Name Issue from the Hellenic American National Council
From Our Hearts to Your Table: Favorite Recipes From a Greek American Family by Dorothy Bezemes
Kopitis tis pitas, Panepirotiki Omospondias Elladas
AHI Action Alert: Contact Congress About FYROM Resolution
Letter from SAE-Contact Congress About FYROM Resolution
Pentagon's Top Islamic Authority a Victim of Political Correctness
Serbian Bishop Urges Germany Not to Recognize Independent Kosovo
The Dilemma at the US Congress on the Armenian Genocide
Greek Genocide Denial and Remembrance
Why George Bush Wants to Legalize the Nuke Trade with Turkey
Documentary on Northern Epirus
New Opportunities for Truth in Greece
Separating Sticky Document and Photo Pages: Genealogists' and Archivists' Tips
Newspaper Research Tips for Genealogical Research
British Telephone Directories and Passenger Lists: New Genealogical Research Tools
A Hellenic Case Against Hillary--by Theodore G. Karakostas
This George Gets It Right: Clooney to Organize Protest Against Unilateral Declaration of Kosovo Independence
The Greek Cheeses
Respect for the Rights of Greeks in Albania is a Myth [Greek]
The Sunday Times of London Details Nuclear Espionage by Turks in U.S.
Religious Freedom: The Ecumenical Patriarchate in Istanbul
Scandalous Map: Expansionist Ambitions of Ultranationalist Turks. Click here for original French-Greek version. To read translation into English, click here.
Clinton Demands Independent Kossovo
Philip Tedro, "Hi Jolly," Immortalized in Ballad by Randy Sparks
Turkey's EU Road Still Rocky
Balkans Expert Cautions Against Repeat of Kossovo Within Greek Borders. Editorial by Stella Jatras
Can EU Absorb Defiant Turkey?
National Security Expert Says "No" to Islamist Turkey in EU
Beginning a Greek Genealogical Search in the U.S.
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Releases from Organizations
"Ships of Mercy" Book Signing to Benefit Metropolis of Boston Ministries
Cyprus to Host EU 2008 Science Olympiad
Northeastern University Honors Greek-American Educator
Dora Stratou Theatre in Athens: "Dance and Culture" Series Events [Greek and English]
For Immediate Release: New Book on Ethics, CSR, & Sustainability
The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Presents "Ships of Mercy" a Book Presentation & Signing by Author Christos Papoutsy-Dover, NH, 5 - June 2008 7:00pm
The Consul General of Greece in Boston, Orphanides to Host Book Presentation and Signing for "Ships of Mercy" - 8 May 2008 7-9pm
Southern New Hampshire University Presents Women's Leadership Summit, 13 June 2008, Hosted by Annabel Beerel, M.B.A., Ph. D., The Christos and Mary Papoutsy Chair in Ethics at SNHU
The Centre for Sustainability & Excellence in Conjuction with Active Communication International will be Hosting a Green Leadership Conference
Peacekeeper: the Road to Sarajevo--book by Maj. Gen. Lewis MacKenzie
AHEPA 2008 Winter/Spring Calendar
OCN Matching Gift Pascha Appeal
AHEPA Protests Smithsonian's Link Between FYROM and Alexander the Great, Urges Members to Contact Smithsonian
AHEPA Condemns Skopje Billboard Depicting Desecrated Greek Flag
The True Heroes of the Smyrna Rescue--Forthcoming Book by Christos Papoutsy titled Ships of Mercy
The Museum of Arts & Sciences Presents The Classical World: Over 200 Greek and Roman Antiquities Opening 14 March 2008-Daytona Beach, FL
The Greek Institute Hosts Spring Events
Hellenic Museum & Cultural Center Hosted Annual Apokreas for Kids
AHEPA Convention 2008--Hotels Reservations, Events, & Flights
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios and the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston are Pleased to Invite you to a 7 Day Alaskan Cruise to Benefit the St. Methodios Faith and Heritage Center 22-29 August 2008
Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center to Open New Exhibition, Cyprus: The Golden Green Leaf in the Wine Dark Sea-14 December 2007 through Early Spring 2008 (pdf file)
Coalition of Southern California Groups Plan to Rally Sunday Against Kosovo Independence
Athens Mayor to Attend Opening Ceremony of Bejing Olympic Games
Rachmaninoff Festival Choir Spring Tour 2008
The Hellenic Society of Maine Launches its 2008 Programs (pdf)
Gounaris-Mitsakis Musical Event & Concert with Grigoris Maninakis
New Podcast Includes Orthodox Teens from around Country
Newsletter of the Pan-Epirotic Federation of the U.S. [Greek]
St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine Holds 26th Annual Pilgrimage
Ieronymos New Head of Greek Orthodox Church of Greece
Metropolitan Ieronymos of Thebes and Livadia Elected by Holy Synod as New Archbishop of Athens and All Greece
AHEPA Presents a Lecture on "Human Ecology in the Context of Climate Change with a Focus on the Impact of the 2007 Fires in Greece" by Dr. Anagnostis P. Agelarakis 23 February 2008-Staten Island, NY
Onassis Foundation Gives Major Gift to University of Washington Hellenic Studies
Rosetta Stone Language Learning Software Company Seeks Greek Voices
Axion's Annual Sno-Ball Gala to Benefit Hellenic Cardiac Fund for Children
Daughters of Penelope to Honor Cypriot Foreign Minister
Maria Callas: A Tribute--Monday, February 11 and Wednesday, February 13, 2008
AHEPA Mourns Passing of Archbishop Christodoulos
Consulate General of Greece in Boston Announces Public Book of Condolences for Archbishop Christodoulos
Archbishiop Christodoulos of Athens and All Greece Falls Asleep in the Lord
Federation of Hellenic Educators and Cultural Associations Extend Invitation to Greek Letters Day Program on February 1, 2008 [Greek] [English]
Hundreds Rally to Stop Rep. Wexler Denying Genocide and Cyprus Invasion
Dr. King and the Greek Classics by Ambassador Alexandros P. Mallias
Condamnation de la Turquie par la Cour europeenne des Droits de l' Homme des Chypriotes [French]
Karamanlis on Turkey
Orthodox Bishops Speak about Growth of Media Ministry in New Web TV Program
Arcadians Celebrate the Cutting of the Vasilopita in Their Office Building Facilities
Greek Ambassador Mallias Visits University of New Hampshire and State Capitol
Genocide Scholars Association Officially Recognizes Assyrian, Greek Genocides
Michael Wood Captivates University Community, Delivers Anniversary Lecture for Rouman Classical Lecture Series
Reforestation in Penteli under the Auspices of SAE, USA Region & The Hellenic American National Council
Click here for the Greek Version (pdf) or
Click here for the English Version (pdf)
Scholarship Program Funded by the Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation of Athens, Greece
Aiani, Elimiotis, Upper Macedonia: Archaeological and Historical Research (pdf file)
CP for Cato Institute Discusses "Troubled US Relationship with Turkey"
St George Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Hartford Announces 2007-2008 Adult Education Speaker's Series: "Orthodoxy in the 21st Century"
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Upcoming Events
Longterm or Ongoing
Tuesdays--Greek Folk Dance Lessons--Greek-American Folklore Society, Astoria, NY--see calendar entries for more details.
Wednesdays--Greek Folk Dance Lessons--Greek-American Folklore Society, Astoria, NY--see calendar entries for more details.
National Greek Festival Calendar 2008--coming soon--HCS now accepting entries from parishes
Malista Weekly Connection
The Onassis Cultural Center Presents From the Land of the Labyrinth: Minoan Crete, 3000-1100 B.C., 13 March - 13 September 2008, New York, NY
The Annual Dinner Dance of the Epirotic Benevolent Society of Boston- 3 May 2008
"Pushing the Limits" The Story of Greek Sponge Diving-4 May 2008, 4:00pm, Maliotis Cultural Center, Brookline, MA Click here for more information
Dora Stratou Theatre "Dance and Culture" Series Events: "Music and Dance Traditions from Vilia and Kriekouki of Attica"--Athens--8 May 2008
Fundraiser for U.S. Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (NY)--Aegean Cove Restaurant in Astoria, NY--9 May 2008. See calendar entry for more details.
Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund 17th Annual Gala--10 May 2008, New York Marriott Marquis Click here to view flyer.
Eighth Annual Atlanta IOCC Fundraiser--5K Run/Walk--10 May 2008 Saturday. See calendar entry for additional information.
Dora Stratou Theatre "Dance and Culture" Series Events: "Dance and Traditional Culture: From the Ancient Egyptian Dance Up to the Pre-Islamic 'Raks Sarki' "--Athens--11 May 2008
"Cabaret Night" Featuring World Renowned Jazz Vocalist Krisanthi Pappas-17 May 2008, Hellenic Center, Dover, NH Sponsored by The Alkistis Ladies' Society of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Chruch
62nd Annual Pan-Macedonian Association Convention--Crowne Plaza Hotel/La Guardia in New York City--29-31 May 2008. See calendar entry for more details and program book ad order form.
Annual Greek Festival--Annunciation of the Virgin Mary GOC--Woburn, MA--30 May to 1 June 2008. See web http://www.MyGreekFestival.com
St. Spyridon Cathedral Greek Festival-Worcester, MA--6-8 June 2008. For more information, see calendar entry.
Pops Goes Hellenic-Boston Pops and Haris Alexiou Concert, Symphony Hall, Boston 7 June 2008
International Conference, Holocaust as Local History: Past and Present of a Complex Relation, organised by the Civil Wars Study Group and the Fondation pour la Mιmoire de la Shoah--Thessaloniki, June 13-15, 2008
Women's Leadership Summit at Southern New Hampshire University--13 June 2008. For more details, read release.
61st Annual American Classical League Institute--University of New Hampshire--27-30 June 2008. Contact Classics Program at UNH for more details.
Metropolis of Atlanta--St. Stephen's Summer Camp 2008--Session One (July 6-12, FULL), Two (July 13-19 NEARLY FULL), and Three (July 6-12 FULL)--Contact metropolis for more information or see calendar entry for additional details.
AHEPA Annual Convention 2008--Athens, Greece 2-11 July 2008
7-Day Alaskan Cruise to Benefit St. Methodios Faith and Heritage Center--August 22-29, 2008. Click here to read release.
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