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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

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

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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

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 5, 2026
Man, 86, held for murder of brother, 82
An 86-year-old man has been arrested in central Greece on suspicion of fatally shooting his younger brother, also in his eighties, with a shotgun, authorities said Friday.
June 5, 2026
Greece braces for summer migrant surge
The government is preparing for a possible 20% increase in migrant arrivals this summer, with contingency plans for a larger surge linked to the civil war in Sudan and the movement of Bangladeshi nationals through Egypt and Libya before reaching the Mediterranean.
June 5, 2026
Three arrests as US motorcycle enthusiasts converge on Igoumenitsa
Three foreign bikers coming to Greece for an ongoing international rally of US motorcycle enthusiasts have been arrested for alleged weapons possession and other offenses, police said Friday.
June 5, 2026
Combative UGS, as Posidonia draws to a close
Union of Greek Shipowners calls on Brussels to listen to the shipping sector
June 5, 2026
Cat burglar held for targeting his grandmother’s flat
A man has been arrested in Thessaloniki after neighbors saw him scaling a block of flats to burgle his grandmother's apartment and called police, authorities said Friday.
June 5, 2026
62-year-old found with hundreds of child porn videos
A 62-year-old Greek man has been arrested for alleged possession of hundreds of videos of child pornography, authorities said Friday.
June 5, 2026
Greece preparing 15% capital gains tax on cryptocurrencies
The Finance Ministry is preparing legislation to impose a 15% capital gains tax on cryptocurrencies, ​two government officials with knowledge of the ‌issue told Reuters on Friday.
June 5, 2026
Cretan convicted over horse’s abuse, fined total €36,800
A court on the southern island of Crete has convicted a local man of severely mistreating a horse he owned that eventually died of its injuries five years ago, an animal rights group said Friday.
June 5, 2026
SYRIZA leader reiterates support for Tsipras’ new ELAS party
Leftist SYRIZA party leader Sokratis Famellos has reiterated his positive stance toward the newly launched Greek Left Alliance (ELAS) party, founded by former prime minister Alexis Tsipras.
June 5, 2026
Four more boats carrying migrants reach Crete from Libya
Another four small boats carrying migrants reached southern Crete Friday, authorities said, amid constantly high migratory flows from northern Africa to the southern Greek island.
June 5, 2026
Maritime drone explodes at a Romanian Black Sea port, no one hurt
A maritime drone that is being used in the war in neighboring Ukraine exploded Friday at a Black Sea port in Romania but did not cause any casualties, the Defense Ministry said.
June 5, 2026
The soundtrack of a metro station
A delivery worker plays the piano at the Syntagma Metro station, highlighting a public initiative that invites passengers and travelers to make music in shared urban spaces.

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