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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 2, 2026
Court restores police protection for Siemens case witness
The Council of State has ordered the reinstatement of police protection for a key witness in Greece’s Siemens corruption case, ruling that authorities failed to adequately justify ending the security measures.
June 2, 2026
Greece returns group of Cypriot antiquities to Nicosia
Greece has repatriated to Cyprus a group of nearly 50 antiquities covering about 3,500 years of the island's history that were originally part of a private collection, the Culture Ministry said Tuesday.
June 2, 2026
Metallica win earthshattering concert duel
It's official: Metallica fans outbounced - as well as outnumbering - Iron Maiden concertgoers in last month's heavy metal duel in the Olympic Stadium in Athens.
June 2, 2026
Indira | Athens | June 13
Indira Paganotto will perform at Bolivar on the Athenian Riviera, delivering her signature psy-techno sound that has earned her international recognition.
June 2, 2026
Turkey expects Trump at NATO summit in Ankara, Fidan says
Turkey expects President Donald Trump to attend a NATO summit in Ankara next month, where alliance members are expected to face renewed pressure to increase defense spending, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Tuesday.
June 2, 2026
EU launches record wildfire response deployment across southern Europe
The European Commission on Tuesday unveiled its largest-ever coordinated wildfire response deployment, positioning hundreds of firefighters and dozens of aircraft across southern Europe ahead of the summer fire season.
June 2, 2026
Tsipras has achieved what he wanted – for now
“In an instant, the lights come on / and the music brings the magicians onto the stage.” From a communications standpoint, Alexis Tsipras’ launch of his new party, the Greek Left Alliance (ELAS), undoubtedly went well. It drew a large audience and dominated the news cycle – not because of the banali
June 2, 2026
Greater Athens traffic police issue more than 38,000 fines in May
More than 38,000 traffic violations were recorded in the Greater Athens region last month, police said Tuesday, with helmet-less motorcyclists topping the list, and a total 526 accidents with 10 fatalities.
June 2, 2026
Among Europe’s priciest stays
Greece is the 12th most expensive tourism destination in Europe for short-term rental accommodations, out of 42 countries, based on data published on Friday by AirDNA, which calculates the daily cost of accommodations on an annualized basis.
June 2, 2026
No charges for two New Democracy MPs in OPEKEPE probe
A Greek preliminary prosecutor has ordered the archiving of a case file involving ruling New Democracy lawmakers Charalambos Athanasiou and Tasos Chatzivasileiou, concluding there is no evidence they committed criminal acts in connection with an OPEKEPE subsidy case.
June 2, 2026
Greek caught at airport with €500,000 in undeclared cash
Customs officials at Athens International Airport have caught a Greek national trying to smuggle half a million euros in €500 notes into the country from the Persian Gulf, authorities said Tuesday.
June 2, 2026
Karpathos joins list of Greek islands officially short of water
Karpathos was added Tuesday to the growing list of Aegean Sea islands declared in a state of emergency due to an acute shortage of drinking water, just ahead of an anticipated spike in consumption amid the summer tourist season.

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