Disgraced “Queen of Crypto” Ruja Ignatova the time of flight may be coming to an end.Ignatova, 42 years old, German citizen born in Bulgaria, is a former crypto pioneer who disappeared in October 2017 after promising high returns on its OneCoin crypto token worth $4 billion. Ponzi scheme. She now faces multiple fraud charges and has been on the run from the FBI for five years.Although she has not been seen since her disappearance, a new London apartment listing suggests she is alive and evading arrest. Ignatova, the only woman on the FBI’s most wanted list, was recently linked to…
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President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou spoke on Saturday about the notions of unity and solidarity in her message to the Greek diaspora ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays, ANA reports. “In our difficult times, the unity and solidarity of Hellenism is our most powerful force,” she stressed, adding that “our homeland recognizes in you an integral part of itself and awaits with “I look forward to your creative powers and the unwavering faith you have in our common ideals. The prestige and international standing of our country are inextricably linked and strengthened by the kind and…
When Johnny Otis (1921-2012), legendary rock & roll musician, fled to Reno, Nevada, in 1941 with Phyllis Walker, his high school sweetheart, they were fleeing a California law preventing their love. From the state’s perspective, Otis, born Ioannis Veliotis to Greek immigrant parents, was considered white. Consequently, he was prohibited from marrying Phyllis, of Afro-Samoan ancestry, due to the infamous miscegenation laws which at the time prohibited interracial marriage. The couple managed to get around this problem in Reno. We know how this scenario played out within the Veliotis household, thanks to Otis’ autobiography. Opposing the union, her mother sent…
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The United States on Friday returned to Greece 30 ancient artifacts, including marble statues, armored helmets and breastplates, that had been illegally removed from the country, authorities said. The coins handed over to Greek authorities in New York date back 4,700 years to the Middle Ages. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said the “exquisite” works were collectively valued at $3.7 million (€3.39 million). Nineteen of the artifacts were voluntarily given away by New York gallerist Michael Ward, the prosecutor’s office said in a statement. Three others were seized from British art dealer Robin Symes, the statement…
TARPON SPRINGS — Residents and tourists rarely miss an opportunity to experience at least a little of Tarpon Springs’ vibrant Greek community.A ride on a sponge fishing boat often comes first, but visitors can also hear the sound of the bouzouki, the stringed instrument that resembles a mandolin; feast on Greek dishes; and witness the annual Plunging for the Cross, the central event of the Greek Orthodox Church’s January celebration of Epiphany. “The sponge industry provided the seeds of Greek life here,” said Tina Bucuvalas, Tarpon Springs’ curator of arts and historic resources since 2009. However, the uniqueness of this…
WASHINGTON, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Small businesses with fewer than 50 employees provide 42% of all jobs in rural America, according to a meta-analysis by SCOREU.S. Small Business Mentor and U.S. Small Business Administration Resource Partner.Small businesses contribute significantly to the health of rural economies but face a number of challenges, according to SCORE’s analysis, including: Small businesses with fewer than 50 employees provide 42% of all jobs in rural America, according to a meta-analysis from SCORE, America’s small business mentor and resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Declining population Rural America recently faced its first population…
The General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE), which represents unions in the private sector, called for a 24-hour strike on Thursday March 16, it announced during its congress on Sunday, reports ANA. “For all workers in Greece, a thorough investigation and attribution of responsibility, as well as the implementation of measures to avoid having to mourn lost human lives, constitute a key demand of society and will be at the center of our strike action,” he said in a statement on Sunday. RELATED TOPICS: Greece, Greek tourism news, Tourism in Greece, The Greek Islands, Hotels in Greece, Travel to Greece,…
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral Celebrates 100 Years in Charlotte Community CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (September 23, 2023) 100 years ago, on September 23, 1923, the Greek Orthodox Parish of Charlotte was officially organized. Today, the cathedral and its community celebrate its centenary and growth. At first it was a parish with only 30 families; today, the Church has a parish of more than 1,200 families. HISTORY- The first Greeks settled in Charlotte around 1910. Initially the group numbered only 20 individuals, but the group grew with the start of World War I to approximately 50 men, women and children. In…
that of Greece Forbes The magazine has released its 30 Under 30 list for this year and, in a fantastic twist that no one saw coming, Greek Australian George Moulos, 21, has been recognized for his entrepreneurial spirit. Earlier this year, The Greek Herald spoke exclusively with George about his e-commerce business and how he was adjusting his business during the coronavirus pandemic. It appears his hard work has paid off, especially as his current recognition within the Greek government Forbes means that he is now also in the running for Forbes’ European list. LEARN MORE: TGH exclusive: George Moulos…
A delegation from the diaspora sector of Greece’s ruling party, New Democracy, visited New York from December 1-4. The group included Diaspora Secretary Nikolaos Theodoropoulos and two assistant secretaries responsible for Canada-US issues, Orsaki Roussetou and Leonidas Markantonatos. The purpose of the visit was to contact expatriate voters in view of the national elections which will take place in Greece next year. To this end, a meeting was held in Manhattan with New Democracy members from New York and Boston, but there were also meetings with a broader group of leaders to facilitate a mutual exchange of information and discussions.…