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 20, 2026
Four arrested as police dismantle human trafficking ring in Athens
Greek police have dismantled a criminal network accused of trafficking women from Latin America for sexual and financial exploitation through a purported dating agency operating in Athens.
June 20, 2026
Firefighting forces reinforced at Evia wildfire, evacuations requested
A wildfire broke out Saturday afternoon in a forested area in southern Evia, northeast of Athens, fueled by strong winds. Authorities said the blaze has not threatened any nearby populated areas.
June 20, 2026
Blaze breaks out near village in Corinthia
A fire broke out on Saturday afternoon amid low vegetation in the regional unit of ​​Corinthia, southern Greece.
June 20, 2026
The sky’s the limit for Asea’s big thinkers
We switch off the flashlights on our phones and sit as still as we can as the dome rotates until its opening reaches the patch of sky where we can observe the Orion Nebula, or Messier 42 (M42).
June 20, 2026
Effort gathers steam to restore historic railway
A Greek-Swiss initiative is advancing plans to revive parts of the historic Peloponnese railway network, which has largely stood idle since regular passenger services were suspended in 2011.
June 20, 2026
Fire breaks out neat outlet in Spata
A fire broke out on Saturday afternoon in an open area next to the Designer Outlet, in Spata, a town 20 kilometers east of Athens the Fire Department said.
June 20, 2026
Motorcyclist killed in collision with car in southern Athens
A 41-year-old motorcyclist was killed Saturday morning after a collision with a car on the coastal avenue linking Athens with Sounio.
June 20, 2026
Theater’s permanent memorial to beloved screen legend
Three decades after her death, Greek cinema and theater icon Aliki Vougiouklaki is being honored with a permanent dressing room at the Municipal Theater of Piraeus, filled with her personal belongings.
June 20, 2026
Suspect in Hania woman’s vanishing led to prosecutor for lesser crime
A 44-year-old man whom police suspect may be linked to the disappearance of a woman in the region of Hania, in Crete, appeared before a prosecutor on Saturday where he was expected to be charged with possession of cannabis seedlings.
June 20, 2026
Fishermen demand action against invasive pufferfish
Fishermen across Greece are demanding government help to combat an invasive species threatening their livelihoods: the pufferfish.
June 20, 2026
Thessaloniki metro resumes services
Thessaloniki’s metro resumed normal operation on Saturday, the city’s public transport operator, OASTH, has announced.
June 20, 2026
Man found dead in sea near Hania
A man was pulled unconscious from the sea near Chania, in Crete, on Saturday.
June 20, 2026
At least 19 EU member states, including Greece, have signed a joint letter pushing for the rapid creation of "return hub...
June 20, 2026
Italy's culture minister has publicly called on Britain to follow his country's lead and return the Parthenon Sculptures...
June 20, 2026
Cyprus is building a monument to the women who were sexually abused by Turkish forces during and after the 1974 invasion...
June 20, 2026
Three students from the University of Macedonia in Thessaloniki just won first place at the Huawei ICT Competition 2025-...
June 20, 2026
Greece is open to joining a UN-backed naval mission to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Prime Minister Kyr...
June 20, 2026
Emmanuel Karalis won the pole vault at the Doha Diamond League on Friday, clearing 5.92 meters to take first place and e...
June 20, 2026
Turkey's Defense Minister Yasar Guler issued a direct warning to Cyprus on Friday, calling its newly signed defense coop...
June 19, 2026
Six hundred years after the fall of Constantinople, five landmarks still stand exactly as Byzantine Greeks knew them, an...
June 19, 2026
For centuries, two legends about Hagia Sofia have passed from generation to generation among Greek Orthodox Christians, ...
June 19, 2026
For centuries, two legends about Hagia Sofia have passed from generation to generation among Greek Orthodox Christians, ...
June 18, 2026
Christopher Nolan's upcoming film "Odyssey" has already shattered UK presale records before its July 16 release, outpaci...
June 18, 2026
Greeks are the oldest first-time homebuyers in Europe, according to a new RE/MAX survey published by Euronews Business. ...

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