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Greek Author Christos Ikonomou Wins US’ Chowdhury Prize in Literature
Greek author Christos Ikonomou won the inaugural Chowdhury Prize in Literature, an international prize for writers — and the first literary award of its kind on the US West Coast — on Tuesday.
Born in Athens in 1970, Ikonomou has...
Art
Greek Photographer Wins Award with Stunning Images of New York’s Street Life
Greek photographer Dimitri Mellos won the 2021 Street Photography Award with his pictures capturing life in the streets of New York City
Greek church
Byzantine-Style Iconographer Tells Story Behind Martin Luther King Jr. Icon
An iconographer paid tribute to iconic civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. by creating a Byzantine-style icon that portrays him as a martyred saint.
This icon is the work of Robert Lentz, who had been living in a cloistered...
Science
Greek Astronomer Confirms Einstein with his Black Hole Study
The first image of a black hole, captured in 2019 by Greek astronomer Dimitrios Psaltis, has revealed more support for Einstein's theory of general relativity.
Greek Food
The Greek Food Trucks Taking Over the Streets of New York
Any visitor to New York City has probably noticed the many food trucks offering inexpensive, tasty fare to New Yorkers looking for a quick bite on their lunch breaks or while exploring the city.
While these food trucks offer tasty...
Diplomacy
Turkey Eyes Russian Jets if US Turns Down F-16 Request
Turkey is still open to buying Russian jet aircraft if its request to the United States is denied, according to remarks made by the head of Turkey’s Defense Industry, Ismail Demir, on Monday.
"If the United States does not approve...
Diplomacy
Six Female Afghan MPs Arrive In Athens On Way to US
Six female MPs from Afghanistan arrived in Athens, Greece via Tbilisi, Georgia, accompanied by their family members, earlier on Wednesday, according to a Foreign Ministry announcement.
The six women were extricated from Afghanistan following the actions of the NGO Zaka...
Tourism
Only the Fully Vaccinated to Be Allowed in US Under New Biden Plan
The Biden administration is mulling to reopen international travel to the country, with only those fully vaccinated being allowed to enter.
Culture
“Taste of Greektown” Festival Returns to Chicago for Summer 2021
The "Taste of Greektown" festival held annually in Chicago will bring fun, food, and drink with a Greek twist to the major US city in 2021.
Greece
Greece Crushes the US in Water Polo, Qualifies to Quarter-finals
The water polo team of Greece crushed that of the US on Monday with a score of 14-5, finishing first in Group A for the Tokyo Olympics.