Category: GREEK DIASPORA

  • Greek Doctor Afksendiyos Kalangos has saved the life of over 15,000 children

    Greek Doctor Afksendiyos Kalangos has saved the life of over 15,000 children

    This amazing Greek defines humanity and filotimo. He has received various awards and has been named the “Modern Missionary of Medicine”. However, he is not interested in titles, awards, or money. Dr. Afksendiyos Kalangos loves to save lives and restore the smiles of desperate poor children with heart problems. Dr. Kalangos has performed over 15.000 surgeries…

  • Greek Embassy Reopens in Tripoli, Libya

    Greek Embassy Reopens in Tripoli, Libya

    Diplomatic missions suspended their activities at the Embassy in Tripoli on July 31, 2014, with the evacuation of a total of 186 Greek and foreign citizens. Now, Greece is planning to normalize ties with Libya again say diplomatic sources. Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias’ visit to Tripoli on November 29 is a precursor to the reopening of…

  • Mary Katrantzou Returns to Her Greek Roots with Classical Goddesses and Minoan Princesses in Spring 2017 Collection

    Mary Katrantzou Returns to Her Greek Roots with Classical Goddesses and Minoan Princesses in Spring 2017 Collection

    “It’s funny, I never wanted to use classical Greek art, because being from there, it seemed too obvious,” she said with a shrug after her show to a journalist from Vogue. “But this time, I thought, ‘Why not?’” And with the “Why not?” acclaimed fashion designer Mary Katrantzou has presented one of her boldest ever…

  • Greek consulates around the world to issue official documents

    Greek consulates around the world to issue official documents

    The ministries of the Interior and Foreign Affairs on Friday launched an initiative that will allow Greeks living abroad to apply for official certificates and documents from the country’s consular services around the world. The new scheme will operate in pilot mode for a week at the Greek Consulate in Dusseldorf, which is home to…