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Nicholas Kourtis Chair of the Marathon Essay Awards Program
The spirit of Hellenism, achievement, and community takes center stage on this week's Boston Greeks Podcast!Join us as we sit down with Nick Kourtis, proud member of the Alpha Omega Council and board member of the 26.2 Foundation, who sits on one of the dedicated chairs of the prestigious Marathon E

27:53

Greek Heritage Night 2026 with John Mokas & Costas Sideritis
It's a Greek Celebration with custom Greek Jerseys at this year's Greek Heritage Night at Fenway Park, Boston! Get ready to channel your inner warrior because Boston’s biggest Greek celebration is taking over Fenway Park! In this high-energy episode, we sit down with John Mokas, the powerhouse from

30:01

The Hellenic Initiative Executive Director Mike Manatos
We had the honor and pleasure of welcoming the great Mike Manatos to the show! Mike serves as the Executive Director of The Hellenic Initiative (THI). He stepped into this leadership role to mobilize the global Greek diaspora and Philhellene community. THI focuses on driving sustainable economic rec

26:05

Director of the MBC Panos Coufos
We welcome the awesome Panos Coufos to the show! Panos is the director of the wonderful Metropolis of Boston camp, which he first attended when he was eight years old and has taken part in every single youth and young adult ministry offering of the Metropolis of Boston. For 8 years, he has served as

31:03

FHASNE President Eleni Vidalis
We welcome the awesome Eleni Vidalis to the show! Eleni is a respected Greek American community leader, media professional, and civic advocate based in Boston, Massachusetts. She is widely recognized for her decades-long commitment to the preservation and advancement of Hellenic culture, faith, and

45:48

Editor / Actor / Musician Bill Galatis
We welcome Bill Galatis to the show! Bill studied cinema, animation, film production, photography as well as developing into quite a cinephile. Bill also paralleled as a rock musician; performing, writing and recording all over New England and New York.From 2006-2018, Bill was involved with a premie

27:58

Entrepreneur & Honors Gala Co-Chair Bill Galatis
We welcome the great Bill Galatis to the show! Bill's resume and experience is so vast and impressive we would need another episode just to talk about his accomplishments. A quick summary includes his entrepreneurial skills as a Dunkin' co-franchisee and director of multi-unit network in Greater and

25:20

Entrepreneur Irina Kapetanakis
FREE CLASS AT RUMBLE BOXING: Go to rumbleboxinggym.com and select SINGLE CLASS, then use promo code BOSTONGREEEKS for your FREE CLASS!Irina Kapetanakis is a dynamic entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and award-winning business leader dedicated to transforming lives through community-driven fitness. As

29:40

"The Duke" Author Scott Kerman
We welcome the amazing Scott Kerman to the show! Scott, among his many credits, has authored a fascinating book about Michael Dukakis called, "The Duke: Weekly Conversations With The Last Honest Politician. A Political Giant And A Comedian Walk Into A Kitchen...". Join us as we chat about the great

21:10

26.2 Foundation President & Founder Tim Kilduff
We welcome the awesome Tim Kilduff to the show! Tim is the president and founder of the 26.2 Foundation, whose signature project is the building of the International Marathon Center. As race director of the Boston Marathon from 1983-1984 he organized and led a small team that saved the Marathon duri

24:47

Professor / Author Loren J. Samons
We welcome the wonderful Jay Samons to the podcast! Jay is Professor of Classical Studies at Boston University and Chief Academic Advisor and Executive Director of the Institute for Hellenic Culture and the Liberal Arts at The American College of Greece in Athens. Born in Arkansas and educated at Ba

36:08

Chris Damianakos of Cashunt Games Company
We welcome Chris Damianakos to the show! Chris has been a creating fun experiences as long as he can remember. Chris was born an only child, and a slew of imagination came along with him. As long as he can remember he kept creating experiences for friends - be it a game or some sort of theatrics jus
June 13, 2026
Lessons for the defense industry
The crisis in the Middle East and, mainly, the war in Ukraine have prompted a reassessment of defense and foreign policy in most countries.
June 13, 2026
Drink, draw and unwind in Varnava Square
On a recent Friday evening, Kathimerini visited a Pangrati studio where painting, wine and conversation blur into one shared creative ritual
June 13, 2026
Bishops divided over pay raises
Mixed reactions have emerged within the Church hierarchy over legislation granting substantial salary increases to senior clergy, a measure included in a Finance Ministry bill.
June 13, 2026
Court convicts amusement park owner in 2024 ride death
A court in northern Greece has convicted the owner of a Halkidiki amusement park and three others over the 2024 death of a 19-year-old on a fairground ride prosecutors said was dangerously defective and poorly maintained.
June 13, 2026
Kushner project being developed on disputed land, Albanian villagers say
When Kostaq Konomi approached what he says is his land on the seafront in southern Albania last month, he was met with a barbed wire fence and men in black uniforms who refused him entry.
June 13, 2026
School loan pits Athens mayor against predecessor
Athens Mayor Haris Doukas secured a €75 million loan from the European Investment Bank for school renovations, sparking criticism from predecessor Kostas Bakoyannis.
June 13, 2026
‘Captain Giannis’ Skopelitis, legendary Small Cyclades ferryman, dies at 68
Giannis Skopelitis, known to generations of islanders and travelers as “Captain Giannis,” the longtime master of the ferry Express Skopelitis and a symbol of the Small Cyclades’ connection to the wider Aegean, has died at 68.
June 13, 2026
Chance for productivity boost
ESM sees opportunity for Greece to improve its economic stature thanks to investment flow.
June 13, 2026
New military drone factory marks Greece’s defense push
Greece’s armed forces have drawn key conclusions about the state of the country’s domestic unmanned-systems sector following the national joint exercise “Doureios Ippos (Trojan Horse) 2026.”
June 13, 2026
Olympiakos women become European water polo champions again
Olympiakos has won the European crown in women's water polo for a fourth time.
June 13, 2026
Court acquits father charged after sleeping beside daughter
A court in Patra, western Greece, has acquitted a father charged with violating the sexual dignity of his 9-year-old daughter after he fell asleep next to her while watching television.
June 13, 2026
Giving voice to a vanished world
Photographer Constantinos Pittas revisits his 1980s archive in new publication.

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