Astoria, New York, United States
Many references to the crucial role portrayed by the Greeks of the United States concerning the Cyprus dispute and the country’s national issues in general, were made during a speech by PASOK MP, Evangelos Venizelos during an event organized by various Greek-American organizations in Astoria, NY.
Among the topics Mr. Venizelos discussed were the Cyprus issue, the FYROM name issue, Greek-Turkish relations, and matters pertaining to the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Attention to all our readers state side. Starting last weekend, dozens of parishes, and local organizations held AHEPA Bone Marrow Drives in an effort to find a bone marrow match for young Greek American Joanne who is in desperate need of a match. A special fund raiser will be held at Venus Restaurant in Greektown (Chicago) on Thursday Night, May 15th from 9 to midnight. Free food and cash bar. For a list of all the bone marrow drives in your area please click here. These drives will continue for several weeks!
Sacramento, California, United States
The Hellenic Studies Program at California State University, Sacramento, under the direction of Dr. Katerina Lagos, is participating in an international research project on the Phanariotes. The goals of the project are to: 1) put together a documentary film, and 2) write an academic study of the Phanariotes.
A website (www.PhanariotesProject.com) has been created and includes the project details. It also includes a questionnaire for those individuals who are Phanariot descendants. If you are the descendant of a Phanariot family, we hope that you will be sure to visit the website and complete the questionnaire.
Alexandria, Egypt
The Patriarchal library of Alexandria opens to the public after years of renovation. The library’s renovation and operation has been undertaken, by the National Bank of Greece and the official inauguration will be conducted by the bank’s Managing Director, Takis Arapoglou, in the presence of the Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa, Theodoros. During his stay in Alexandria, Mr. Kassimis will meet with the Presdient of the Council for Hellenes Abroad (SAE), Stefanos Tamvakis and with the leadership of the Greek community of Alexandria, while he is also scheduled to meet with the governor of Alexandria, Adel Labib.