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The “Hollywoodization” of Greek Culture: Where’s the Disconnect?
Written By: Pyrsos
As someone who grew up in the Greek Diaspora, I can safely say that the “Greek experience” in Western countries is entirely different from the culture of our counterparts in the homeland. These cultural differences primarily stem from the Hollywoodization of Greek culture: plate-breaking, ouzo-drinking, and partying. Such activities comprise the primary aspects of what many non-Greeks, and even some in the Diaspora, view as ultimate Greek behavior. Films like “Zorba the Greek” and “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” have played an important role in spreading this perception.
Why Easter is the best-kept tradition in the Greek Diaspora
Written By: KTE Executive Board
This year’s Easter Sunday is unique in that Catholics, Protestants and Orthodox Christians will celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the same day – April 20, 2025. It’s a convergence that only occurs about once every four years, due to the ecclesiastical differences between the Gregorian and Julian calendars, which differ in their calculation of Easter. Unlike Western Christian denominations, Orthodox Christians follow the older Julian calendar and observe additional guidelines, such as ensuring Easter always falls after Jewish Passover, to preserve the biblical sequence of events.
The Return of Diaspora Greeks has Happened Once — Here’s Why it Must Happen Again
Written By: Telemachos
The story of the Heracleidae — the fabled descendants of Heracles — is not just a tale of conquest and migration; It is a symbol of the eternal struggle that Greeks everywhere face in pursuit of a permanent return to our roots and the restoration of our civilization. For those who are unfamiliar with the Heracleidae, they were expelled from the Peloponnese after the death of Heracles at the hands of Eurystheus, then-king of Mycenae.
Is the New Minimum Wage Increase in Greece Actually Harmful?
Written By: Anastasios
On April 1, 2025, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that the monthly minimum wage in Greece would be raised by 6% – up from 830 to 880 Euros per month – in response to the “cost of living crisis” that is impacting many Western economies. Mitsotakis has cited this as a step toward New Democracy’s target of a 950-euro minimum wage by 2027. The intent is to have an immediate positive impact on Greeks earning minimum wage, who will, of course, accrue more funds for living expenses.
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Commemorating the Annunciation of the Theotokos
Written By: Michalis Christos Xanthopoulos
On March 25th, we commemorate the Annunciation of the Theotokos (Ο Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου). Χρόνια Πολλά, indeed, because this event marks the anticipation of the greatest miracle: God becoming man and reconciling humanity with Himself, which had been estranged because of the fall of the human race by Adam and Eve. It was through the Virgin Mary that Christ fulfilled His dispensation towards us, and she became the Theotokos, the New Eve, and her womb became more spacious than the Heavens.
Honoring the Spirit of Freedom and Faith on Greek Independence Day
Written By: KTE Executive Board
ΚΤΕ proudly joins Greeks around the world in celebrating Greek Independence Day on March 25th, a day that marks the heroic struggle for freedom and the enduring spirit of Hellenism. This momentous occasion commemorates the 1821 revolution against Ottoman rule, a defining chapter in Greek history that continues to inspire generations. March 25th is also a deeply significant day in the Orthodox Christian calendar, as it marks the Feast of the Annunciation.
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The “Hollywoodization” of Greek Culture: Where’s the Disconnect?
Written By: Pyrsos
As someone who grew up in the Greek Diaspora, I can safely say that the “Greek experience” in Western countries is entirely different from the culture of our counterparts in the homeland. These cultural differences primarily stem from the Hollywoodization of Greek culture: plate-breaking, ouzo-drinking, and partying. Such activities comprise the primary aspects of what many non-Greeks, and even some in the Diaspora, view as ultimate Greek behavior. Films like “Zorba the Greek” and “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” have played an important role in spreading this perception.
Why Easter is the best-kept tradition in the Greek Diaspora
Written By: KTE Executive Board
This year’s Easter Sunday is unique in that Catholics, Protestants and Orthodox Christians will celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the same day – April 20, 2025. It’s a convergence that only occurs about once every four years, due to the ecclesiastical differences between the Gregorian and Julian calendars, which differ in their calculation of Easter. Unlike Western Christian denominations, Orthodox Christians follow the older Julian calendar and observe additional guidelines, such as ensuring Easter always falls after Jewish Passover, to preserve the biblical sequence of events.
The Return of Diaspora Greeks has Happened Once — Here’s Why it Must Happen Again
Written By: Telemachos
The story of the Heracleidae — the fabled descendants of Heracles — is not just a tale of conquest and migration; It is a symbol of the eternal struggle that Greeks everywhere face in pursuit of a permanent return to our roots and the restoration of our civilization. For those who are unfamiliar with the Heracleidae, they were expelled from the Peloponnese after the death of Heracles at the hands of Eurystheus, then-king of Mycenae.
Is the New Minimum Wage Increase in Greece Actually Harmful?
Written By: Anastasios
On April 1, 2025, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that the monthly minimum wage in Greece would be raised by 6% – up from 830 to 880 Euros per month – in response to the “cost of living crisis” that is impacting many Western economies. Mitsotakis has cited this as a step toward New Democracy’s target of a 950-euro minimum wage by 2027. The intent is to have an immediate positive impact on Greeks earning minimum wage, who will, of course, accrue more funds for living expenses.
Nea Demokratia: The Rise, Decline, and Future of Greece’s Ruling Party
Written By: Stephanos
Led by current Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Nea Demokratia has held a dominant position in the Hellenic Parliament since 2019, leaving a profound and lasting impact on modern Greek politics. The party traces its roots back to the aftermath of the Junta’s fall in 1974 when it became the first political party to lead Greece after the restoration of democracy. Nea Demokratia was established by former Prime Minister Konstantinos Karamanlis, with the founding goal of guiding Greek society out of the chaos left in the wake of the Junta’s reign.
Los Angeles Chargers Awarded International Marketing Rights in Greece
Written By: Christophoros
The Los Angeles Chargers recently announced their acquisition of international marketing rights in Greece as part of the NFL’s Global Markets Program. The move pairs Greek-American owner Dean Spanos’ franchise with an array of future marketing opportunities and fan events set to unfold in Greece, beginning with a 2025 NFL Draft Day 3 pick announced live from Athens on Saturday, April 26. “The homeland of my family, Greece, has left an eternal imprint on my heart,” said Spanos of the opportunity to grow the Chargers’ brand internationally.
Noah Allen and Konstantinos Karetsas: Uniting the Greek Diaspora Through Football
Written By: Vasili Sakpazis
The Greek Diaspora – a global network of millions of individuals with Hellenic heritage – has long played a crucial role in preserving and promoting Greek culture beyond the borders of the homeland. From Australia to the United States, Canada to Germany, Greeks abroad maintain deep emotional ties to their ancestral roots. However, one area where this connection remains underutilized is in sports, particularly football. That might be changing for the better, thanks to the recent emergence of two young Greek footballers: Noah Allen and Konstantinos Karetsas.
Honoring Marinos Ritsoudis, Orthodox Hero
Written By: Stephanos
Today marks the 25-year anniversary of an extremely significant event in Orthodox world history. On March 24th, 1999, NATO, under the direction of the United States, began Operation Allied Force, a bombing campaign to intervene and end the Yugoslav-Kosovo war. This illegal intervention lasted from until June 10th, 1999, leading to the deaths of 1,008 service members, injuring 5,000 more, and martyring 2,000 civilians along with an estimated 12,000 injured.
Scenes of the Greek Revolution: Essential Works by Theodoros Vryzakis
Written By: KTE Executive Board
You may not recognize the name of painter Theodoros Vryzakis, but his impact on Greece and the construction of the national ethos was very profound. His paintings depicting the Greek Revolution were highly acclaimed upon their debut in the mid-19th century, and they continue to shape the Diaspora’s appreciation of the Revolution in the modern day. Vryzakis was an orphan whose father was hanged by the Turks at the beginning of the war effort.
Εlliniki Lysi has risen above 10% in recent polls, but what do they believe?
Written By: Dimitri Karnavas
Greek Solution, or Ελληνική Λύση, is a Greek political party formed in 2016 by former Member of Parliament (MP) Kyriakos Velopoulos. Since then, the party has risen to third place in the most recent polls, gaining notoriety and more than doubling its appeal since the 2023 parliamentary elections. However, Greek-Americans seem relatively unfamiliar with the party and its particular positions. The party has a traditionalist, populist, and patriotic character. Here are a few key points that distinguish them from others in the Hellenic political arena, as reported by a Greek-American member of their youth wing.