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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 one of the dedicated chairs of the prestigious Marathon Essay Awards Program. In this inspiring conversati
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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"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
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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
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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
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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
Greek nights when you're over 30
I should really listen to my wife, especially concerning Greek nights...
Hairy pair of WHAT???
Excuse me, can you please repeat that?
Drunk singing along with a zebekiko
We've all tried to sing along to our favorite zebekiko song after a few drinks only to end up like this...
The Most Greek Man in the World
This isn't just a video — it’s a vintage love letter to the chaos, charm, and chain-smoking brilliance of a man who is, without a doubt, more Greek than a frappe at a name day. In this cinematic satire, we enter the world of a man so unapologetically Hellenic, his DNA test came back 100% myt
Fasting for 40 days?
Every year we try, and every year we fail...
Tsipouro can be useful
The best way to help a friend out who's had a rough day...
Greek Christmas carol
A modern Greek Christmas carol for all you kids out there!
Talking goat!
Have you ever heard a goat speak Greek? Here you go!
When I'm at church and see my friend and I have juicy gossip
Do we all have this face when we have some good gossip?
Greek kids trying to sneak Christmas cookies
μαμά always told us don't touch the cookies until everyone comes over or we finish giving them out. But this was us every time...
Brave Greek dad protecting his kids!
There is no terror that a Greek dad won't face for his kids!
Baba's punishment after Mama yells at you
Dad has to play it cool!
June 3, 2026
Albanians protest over Kushner-linked luxury resort on pristine coastline
Thousands of Albanians took to the streets of Tirana on Tuesday night protesting against a development planned by a company linked with Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner on an environmentally sensitive part of the Adriatic coast.
June 3, 2026
EU diplomatic arm proposed naval mission take ‘primary role’ in clearing Strait of Hormuz mines, document shows
The European Union's diplomatic service has proposed that the bloc's Aspides naval mission take "the primary role" in clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz "when conditions allow" as Europe's contribution to a Franco-British-led initiative, according to a document seen by Reuters.
June 3, 2026
Inflation reached 5% in May
Inflation in Greece jumped to 5% in May, according to Eurostat estimates, the third highest among eurozone countries.
June 3, 2026
Greece issues demarche to Ukraine over sea drone
Greece has issued a formal diplomatic complaint to Ukraine over the uncrewed sea drone filled with explosives that was discovered this month on a rocky shore in western Greece, the Foreign Ministry has said.
June 3, 2026
OECD sees 1% growth and 4.2% inflation in Greece
Greece’s economy is expected to maintain solid growth over the next two years, supported by EU recovery funding, tax cuts and steady employment gains, according to the latest Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Economic Outlook.
June 3, 2026
Fire in Korydallos apartment contained; no injuries reported
A fire broke out Wednesday morning in an apartment in the Korydallos district of southwest Athens, but was quickly brought under control by firefighters, authorities said.
June 3, 2026
Dutch paraglider rescued after fall on Mount Olympus
A Dutch paraglider was rescued after spending more than six hours stranded in a remote, hard-to-reach area on Mount Olympus in northern Greece following a fall on Tuesday, according to local reports.
June 3, 2026
Ankara expected to delay the ‘Blue Homeland’ bill
Turkey’s planned “Blue Homeland” legislation is now expected to be delayed until October, with Turkish sources attributing the postponement to technical and bureaucratic reasons rather than a policy shift.
June 3, 2026
ONEX and Antipollution sign deal for building of eight eco-vessels
The vessels under construction will be intended for the collection of ship waste and its transport to land facilities.
June 3, 2026
UK-Turkey flight diverted to Greece after drunk passenger disrupts cabin
A flight from the United Kingdom to Turkey was diverted to Greece after a passenger became drunk, unruly and began shouting at other passengers, the Athens-Macedonian News Agency reported Wednesday.
June 3, 2026
Death toll drives push to regulate ATVs
Greece is preparing legislation to tighten ATV regulations after a string of deadly accidents on islands, including the death of a 42-year-old British tourist in Corfu whose vehicle veered into oncoming traffic and crashed into an olive grove, killing him while his 15-year-old child rode alongside.
June 3, 2026
Albania resort dispute fuels tension
A dispute over a planned $4 billion tourism development in Albania has become the focus of political controversy, media accusations and public protests, as opponents say concerns about land ownership and planning transparency have been reframed as a bilateral issue involving Greece.