To Kinima Tou Ethnous is a Greek Diaspora organization that seeks to leverage Greece's greatest natural resource, its people, to influence Greek politics and involve the diaspora in the political process of Greece.
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The Decline of Greektowns: A Crisis of Identity and a Call to Action
Written By: KTE Executive Board
Across the globe, once-thriving Greektowns are fading. These historic neighborhoods — built by the hands of immigrants who brought their language, religion, and traditions from the mountains and islands of Greece — are now marked by silence and decline. In cities such as Chicago, Melbourne, Montreal, and New York, Greektowns were more than ethnic hubs; they were sanctuaries of Hellenic identity and centers of communal pride. But today, many of these once-vibrant areas are slowly dissolving into the urban landscape; their distinct character weakened by time, assimilation, and neglect.
The Greek Diaspora Can Help Solve Greece’s Alarming Population Decline
Written By: Christophoros
You’ve seen the grim headlines announcing Greece’s burgeoning demographic crisis: one of Europe’s lowest fertility rates combined with the nation’s youth fleeing the country for greater economic prospects elsewhere spells the need for serious reform, and fast. Greece’s population dipped below 10 million for the first time since 1984 this past January. It’s not an exaggeration to say the country’s long-term future hangs in the balance if these trends continue.
10 Surprising Facts About Greece That Don’t Seem Real
Written By: Christophoros
Think you know everything about the homeland? Chances are these 10 facts will take you by surprise. Here are some tidbits you can pull out at random when you’re out at the kafeneio with your parea. 1. The Acropolis was a Christian Church longer than it was a pagan temple It’s true. I’d always associated the Acropolis with pagan worship before I looked into its history. After the building’s construction finished around 423 BCE, the Parthenon was dedicated to the Virgin Mary and served as an Orthodox Christian Church from the 580s AD until the 13th century, remaining so until it was converted to a Catholic Church by Latin Crusaders.
They’re Exchanging Globalism: Why Eurovision Should Return to its Roots
Written By: Chris Benis and Niko Wilk
You’ve probably already heard of Eurovision: Europe’s grandest stage for international music exchange and celebration. The competition has a storied history, with humble beginnings dating back to the 1950s and later serving as a device for fostering Pan-European identity throughout the Cold War and in more recent years. It’s also never been more popular, drawing in 163 million television viewers in 2024 and another 81 million in unique YouTube views.
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Οι σύγχρονοι ιστορικοί και ανθρωπολόγοι έχουν γοητευτεί από τη μελέτη των Ελλήνων. Ως ένας από τους πρώτους και πιο προηγμένους πολιτισμούς της εποχής, το αρχαίο ελληνικό έθνος διέθετε ένα μοναδικό χαρακτηριστικό: ήταν διαιρεμένο σε πολλαπλές πόλεις-κράτη. Και, όπως ακριβώς και στην πρώιμη αμερικανική ιστορία, οι περιφερειακές και τοπικές ταυτότητες ήταν συχνά ισχυρότερες από τις εθνικές. Δεδομένου ότι οι αρχαίοι Έλληνες δεν ενεργούσαν ως ενιαία πολιτική οντότητα, η ανακάλυψη του πώς αντιλαμβάνονταν τον εαυτό τους ήταν και εξακολουθεί να είναι ένα πολιτικά σημαντικό ζήτημα.
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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 Decline of Greektowns: A Crisis of Identity and a Call to Action
Written By: KTE Executive Board
Across the globe, once-thriving Greektowns are fading. These historic neighborhoods — built by the hands of immigrants who brought their language, religion, and traditions from the mountains and islands of Greece — are now marked by silence and decline. In cities such as Chicago, Melbourne, Montreal, and New York, Greektowns were more than ethnic hubs; they were sanctuaries of Hellenic identity and centers of communal pride. But today, many of these once-vibrant areas are slowly dissolving into the urban landscape; their distinct character weakened by time, assimilation, and neglect.
The Greek Diaspora Can Help Solve Greece’s Alarming Population Decline
Written By: Christophoros
You’ve seen the grim headlines announcing Greece’s burgeoning demographic crisis: one of Europe’s lowest fertility rates combined with the nation’s youth fleeing the country for greater economic prospects elsewhere spells the need for serious reform, and fast. Greece’s population dipped below 10 million for the first time since 1984 this past January. It’s not an exaggeration to say the country’s long-term future hangs in the balance if these trends continue.
10 Surprising Facts About Greece That Don’t Seem Real
Written By: Christophoros
Think you know everything about the homeland? Chances are these 10 facts will take you by surprise. Here are some tidbits you can pull out at random when you’re out at the kafeneio with your parea. 1. The Acropolis was a Christian Church longer than it was a pagan temple It’s true. I’d always associated the Acropolis with pagan worship before I looked into its history. After the building’s construction finished around 423 BCE, the Parthenon was dedicated to the Virgin Mary and served as an Orthodox Christian Church from the 580s AD until the 13th century, remaining so until it was converted to a Catholic Church by Latin Crusaders.
They’re Exchanging Globalism: Why Eurovision Should Return to its Roots
Written By: Chris Benis and Niko Wilk
You’ve probably already heard of Eurovision: Europe’s grandest stage for international music exchange and celebration. The competition has a storied history, with humble beginnings dating back to the 1950s and later serving as a device for fostering Pan-European identity throughout the Cold War and in more recent years. It’s also never been more popular, drawing in 163 million television viewers in 2024 and another 81 million in unique YouTube views.
Open Letter to the Greek Diaspora: Don’t Put Off Learning the Language
Written By: Telemachos
To my fellow Hellenes residing in Western countries: How many times have you confidently spoken Greek to a native speaker at church or while visiting the fatherland, and needed to switch back to English because you just can’t keep up with the rest of the conversation? If you’re anything like me, a few more times than you’d care to admit. The Greek language, which has been spoken continuously – uninterrupted – for thousands of years by both Hellenes and βάρβαροι alike, has played an extremely significant role in shaping world languages, culture, philosophy, art, and more.
The Ancient Greeks Believed They Were One Nation: Here’s Why
Written By: Alexandros
Modern historians and anthropologists have fascinated themselves with the study of the Greeks. One of the earliest and most advanced civilizations of the time, the ancient Greek nation possessed a unique feature: it was divided into multiple city-states. And, just like in early American history, regional and local identities were often stronger than national ones. Since the ancient Greeks did not act as a unified political entity, discovering how they perceived themselves was and still is a politically salient question.
New Washington State Abuse Law Requires Priests to Break Seal of Confession
Written By: KTE Executive Board
On May 3, 2025, Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson, a confirmed Catholic, signed into law a controversial measure requiring priests to report child abuse to authorities — even when such information is revealed during the sacrament of confession. Ferguson told reporters he felt it was important legislation to pass, stating that, as a Catholic, he is “very familiar” with the sacrament of confession. A 2023 version of the proposal included an exemption for abuse allegations “solely as a result of confession,” but the latest bill explicitly removes that protection, stating that clergy are not eligible for a “privileged communication” exemption.
Greece’s First Taco Bell Will Open in Athens this Summer
Written By: Christophoros
Yes, you read that right. Taco Bell — notorious in the United States for being low-quality fast food — announced that it will be coming to Greece this summer. The US-based chain currently has over 8,700 locations worldwide, operating in 32 countries as of this article’s writing. Now, before the peak tourist season concludes, Greece will be added to the ranks. Although outwardly this may seem like an inconsequential move, it shows how the tastes and values of Greeks in Greece are shifting.
Is a New Golden Age on the Horizon for Greek Football?
Written By: Nikolaos
Last month, Konstantinos Karetsas made international headlines when he became the youngest goalscorer in the history of the Greek national team. He also became the youngest scorer ever in a UEFA Nations League game, at 17 years and 124 days old. The Greece squad from that victory – a crucial one, enabling Greece’s promotion to Group A in the Nations League – also featured Konstantinos Koulierakis (21), Georgios Vagiannidis (23), Giannis Konstantelias (22), Christos Mouzakitis (18), Christos Zafeiris (22), Christos Tzolis (23), and Konstantinos Tzolakis (22).
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.