25:29

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
Woman killed in workplace-related accident
A 56-year-old woman has been killed in a workplace-related accident in an industrial park west of Thessaloniki.
June 13, 2026
Police bust alleged drug, arms trafficking ring on Zakynthos
Police on the Ionian island of Zakynthos have dismantled an alleged drug and weapons trafficking ring, arresting several suspects and seizing a cache of firearms and ammunition, authorities said.
June 13, 2026
Over €1 bln for student halls
Funds estimated to exceed €1 billion are currently being leveraged to gradually upgrade and strengthen the stock of student dormitories.
June 13, 2026
Settlement of Swiss franc loans
One in two borrowers with debts in Swiss francs has so far joined the regulation of the Finance Ministry, which provides for the conversion of the loan into euros with a “haircut” of the parity from 15 to 50% depending on the income and assets of the debtor.
June 13, 2026
Papastavrou meets Chevron, ExxonMobil executives
Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou met successively with senior executives of Chevron and ExxonMobil in Houston on Thursday to accelerate the development of the hydrocarbon sector, the ministry said.
June 13, 2026
Fourlis to close 10 loss-making stores
Fourlis group has decided to proceed with the restructuring of the store network and the overall operating structure through two moves: closing 10 loss-making stores within 2026 and accelerating the planned organizational transformation, which is part of the strategy announced by the group since las
June 13, 2026
Cyprus growth is strong, but risks persist
Cyprus’ economy keeps growing, with falling debt and a stabilizing financial system.
June 13, 2026
Atlantic-SEE LNG deal with Venture Global
US liquefied natural gas exporter Venture Global and Greece’s Atlantic-SEE LNG Trade on Thursday announced doubling of ‌volumes under their long-term supply agreement, as Europe seeks to bolster energy security.
June 12, 2026
Dismantling the maze
Even the most straightforward investment projects often require navigating a maze of inconsistent regulations and public agencies that interpret them with considerable discretion – if not outright arbitrariness.
June 12, 2026
ATHEX: Bourse on highs unseen since 2009
The Greek stock market got the final push it needed on Friday to take its benchmark to its highest point in over 16 years.
June 12, 2026
Hailstones damage crops in central Greece
Farmers in central Greece are assessing significant crop damage after a severe storm swept through the region on Friday afternoon, bringing hail and strong winds, local media reported.
June 12, 2026
Turkish escaped convict found with thousands of pills
A Turkish escaped convict wanted in his country to serve a long prison sentence was arrested in Greece Friday in possession of large quantities of psychiatric pills, police said.

NEWSLETTER