2024 calendar of cultural and religious dates Internal Affairs
Author: Ebrahim
Entrepreneur of the Year honors ambitious entrepreneurs building a bolder future Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced the finalists for the Entrepreneur of the Year award.® 2023 Midwest Awards. The Midwest program celebrates entrepreneurs from Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. The Entrepreneur of the Year Award, now in its 37th year, is one of the most prestigious business awards given to transformative entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who are building a fairer, more sustainable world and more prosperous for all. These 35 entrepreneurs were selected as finalists by an independent jury. Candidates were evaluated based on their ability…
Afternoon surgeries, which will help reduce long waiting lists at public hospitals, will come into effect in the coming days, Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis told the Greek Parliament on Monday during a press briefing, while the relevant ministerial decision is at the national printing press. ANA Reports. As soon as the decision is published, surgical operations can begin. “Some time ago, the joint ministerial decision of the Ministries of Health and Finance regarding afternoon surgeries was sent to the national printing house for publication. This means that in the next two to three days “, it will be published in…
The story of Greek immigrants in Panama is one of adventure, resilience and cultural exchange. Prominent members of this vibrant community include businessman Antonio Taquis, whose family history reflects the Greek odyssey to Central America. The first wave of Greek settlers arrived in Panama in the late 1800s, attracted by the opportunities associated with the construction of the Panama Canal. Over time, more and more Greeks, initially leaving for the United States but discouraged by the financial depression, opted for Panama, finding it a welcoming land full of potential. Historical migration and settlement The seeds of the Greek presence in…
The Eparchial Synod of the Archdiocese of America is scheduled to meet March 14-17 in the city of Boca Raton, Florida. The sessions will take place at Saint-Marc Church and its adjoining facilities. The National Herald has learned that one of the main topics expected to be addressed by the Synod is the elevation to the episcopate of two Archimandrites, particularly Fr. Nektarios Papazafiroploulos, chancellor of the Archdiocese of America, and Fr. Anthony Vrame, director of Holy Cross Orthodox Press. Fr. Nektarios Papazafiroploulos is promoted behind the scenes by archimandrite Fr. Vasileios Drossos, former senior advisor and confidant of Archbishop…
Entrepreneur of the Year rewards ambitious entrepreneurs who are building a better world Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) is pleased to announce the winners of the Entrepreneur of the Year Award® East Central Price. Entrepreneur of the Year is one of the most prestigious business awards given to entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies. The East Central program celebrates entrepreneurs from Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Northeast and South Central Ohio and Kentucky. This group of ambitious entrepreneurial leaders was selected by an independent jury comprised of past winners, leading CEOs, investors and other regional business leaders. The East Central…
World leaders, international rights groups and United Nations officials have criticized the United States for vetoing a U.N. resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and for failed to end the war that has killed more than 17,400 Palestinians and around 1,100 people in Israel since October 7. . A UN resolution on the pause in hostilities failed to succeed Friday at the UN Security Council after the United States vetoed the proposal and Britain abstained. The remaining 13 of the current 15 members of the UN Security Council voted in favor of the resolution presented by the…
Athens, known for its innovative music scene, comes to the heart of Chicago’s Greek Quarter with Building Bridges to Greece, an exciting concert featuring four new works by Greek-American and modern Greek composers at the National Hellenic Museum, 333 South Halsted Street, Sunday, January 28 at 3 p.m. A unique collaboration between Building Bridges and the National Hellenic Museum will premiere works for solo bassoon by esteemed Greek composers: Niki Harlafti (Chicago, IL), Konstantinos Baras (Chicago, IL), Stratis Minakakis (Boston, MA), and Michalis Paraskakis (Athens, Greece). This event celebrates contemporary Greek classical music and the dynamism of Greek culture today.…
Greece will defend its rights as a nation, without backing down or making concessions, President of the Hellenic Republic Prokopis Pavlopoulos » declared Wednesday in Thessaloniki, in a message intended for Greece’s neighbors but also for the European Union and the international community. Speaking at a dinner given in his honor at the Thessaloniki Officers’ Mess by Lieutenant General Alkiviadis Stefanis, Commanding General of Army Corps C/NRDC-GRPavlopoulos made clear that the crisis would not affect how Greece defends its rights and territory. “We tell our neighbors and everyone that despite the crisis, for us Greeks there can be no concessions…
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church in Whitestone celebrated its 49th anniversary with a luncheon following the Divine Liturgy on March 3. His Grace, Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos, presided over the liturgy with the presiding priest of the community, Fr. Nicolaos Paros, assisted by Fr. Nicolas Soteropoulos. The well-attended lunch took place in the Vasilios and Athanasia Kartsonis room of the community and began with a blessing from Bishop Athenagoras. Holy Cross Parish Council President Nick Livaditis delivered the welcome address, noting that the event honored the community and Fr. Paros. “In our 49 years as a parish we have had…