By Stav DimitropoulosFeature MatchingRobert George Young/Getty ImagesSheltered from the rest of the Peloponnese, the Maniots remained autonomous until the 19th century (Credit: Robert George Young/Getty Images)Long isolated from the rest of Greece, the Mani peninsula is home to a clan community that claims a warrior heritage.The jagged, rocky cliffs of the Mani Peninsula jut out from the Peloponnese on the southern tip of mainland Greece, forcing the landscape to heave and swell like ocean waves. From the craggy peaks, stone houses resembling small castles stand with their backs to the colossal Taygetos Mountains and overlook the stoic Ionian Sea.This is…
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The proposed rules to modernize the H-1B program change the definition of an employer. This will allow entrepreneurs to be eligible for H-1B status – in other words, their own entity will be able to sponsor them for this work visa. Kripa Upadhyay, a US-based immigration lawyer, told TOI: “Among the many proposed changes, the one I am most excited to see come to fruition is what will likely come closest to the United States can obtain an independent “startup” visa. . Under the proposed rule, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is seeking to change the definition of…
Bilateral relations, issues of European interest and EU enlargement in the Western Balkans were discussed on Friday during a meeting between Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis and Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó in Athens , reports ANA.According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, they also stressed the need for a de-escalation of the crisis in the Middle East and expressed concern over its spread to the Red Sea and its impact on maritime transport, international trade and the international and European economy.The two sides also discussed energy cooperation between Greece and Hungary and Greece’s role as a regional hub for energy…
What’s in a name? In a bizarre case, this may mean NATO membership. Macedonia, created during the breakup of Yugoslavia, was invited to join the alliance in 2008, but its membership was vetoed by Greece, which already has its own province called Macedonia. Athens claimed the name gave the impression that the country aimed to annex the province of Macedonia – or at least that it was appropriating Greece’s historical heritage. So, Macedonia (the country) has now changed its name to North Macedonia. Greece now has “a new friend in North Macedonia”, the renamed country’s President Zoran Zaev said after…
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It’s that time of year again: let the madness begin! March madness is an annual dance competition held at Illinois State University during the spring semester. This philanthropic event, scheduled for April 6 at Redbird Arena, is hosted by Chi Omega, a campus social sorority, to support the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Panhellenic Council sororities and Interfraternity Council fraternities participate as dance teams, helping the dance competition raise thousands of dollars while spreading awareness of the mission of the Make-a-Wish Foundation. This will be the 43rd year of the event with sororities and fraternities of all the Greek councils who came to…
(Shutterstock) The Hellenic American Leadership Council, an influential Greek-American advocacy group, launched a petition against Ankara’s conversion of another important Byzantine monument, the Chora Church, into a mosque. More specifically, the petition calls on the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) to pressure Turkey to protect its Christian minorities and Christian cultural heritage. “Chora’s story is unfortunately part of a pattern that Christian minorities in Turkey and the Middle East – their countries of origin – know all too well,” the petition states, later referring to the conversion in 2020 of Hagia Sophia – a Byzantine church. church…
By Micha Green | The Washington Informer In a celebration that included a pre-reception, a delicious three-course dinner and powerful panels, JPMorgan Chase commemorated five years of its Advancing Black Ways (ABP) initiative on February 22. Organized at Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC)The event highlighted the ABP’s many efforts to empower Black communities and provided an opportunity to celebrate Black brilliance, resilience and excellence. “I consider it a privilege to stand before you during Black History Month at this magnificent Black museum, dedicated to celebrating the rich Black history of struggle, resilience and triumph. And…
Athens | Opening to the Indian market by the municipality and the international airport – reception of 15 Indian agents and journalistsIn the context of implementing the integrated strategy of promotion and promotion of Athens in new markets and strengthening relations with the growing tourism market of India, the Convention and Tourism Bureau of the Municipality of Athens (here Athens-CVB), in collaboration with Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” and with the support of Gulf Air, organized a familiarization trip with 15 representatives of the Indian tourist market and journalists representing reputed Indian media. During their three-day visit in mid-December, representatives…
Although some will always honor the traditions of the past, many modern Greek families have found ways to blend the old with the new. Each family and region is unique, but there are general traditions that many types of Greek families follow in Greece or around the world. Daily family life Respect, unity and hospitality are the three words that, according to Charalampos (Bobby) Afionis, best describe the values of the Greek family. Bobby currently lives in the United States with his wife, Kristen, and their daughter, Evangelia, but he grew up in the suburbs of Athens, Greece. Although he…