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We started this project to bring you the stories that connect us โ€” whether youโ€™re sipping coffee in Kalamata, dodging pigeons in Queens, or stuck in Melbourne traffic.

Each week, we round up the headlines that made us proud, made us laugh, or reminded us how much Greeks everywhere have in common (yes, even that one uncle). No endless scrolling or Greeklish decoding โ€” just your weekly dose, served warm.

Letโ€™s dive in. โ˜•๐Ÿคฟ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท

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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท WHATโ€™S NEW IN GREECE

University of Crete

๐Ÿ– Finally, a Greek algorithm that doesn't just solve problems โ€” it also saves our beach towels from rogue plastic bags. Greek scientists have developed a new algorithm to help keep Greek beaches cleaner by predicting where waste might accumulate.

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โ˜€ Who needs Swiss banks when you have Greek beaches? Turns out, sunshine is the new safe haven. Greece is becoming one of the world's top safe destinations, with tourism booming and expected to hit record-breaking numbers in 2025.

Travel and Tour World

๐ŸŽฆ Move over Hollywood โ€” Drama, Greece is getting ready to add some real drama to the big screen. The city of Drama has launched its first major steps toward becoming a new hub for Greeceโ€™s audiovisual and film industry.

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๐ŸŒŽ WHATโ€™S NEW OUTSIDE OF GREECE

๐Ÿ’โ€โ™€ The Greek International Women Awards (GIWA) are back! Celebrate distinguished Greek women in Greece and abroad โ€” the nominations platform is now open until April 30th, 2025. Nominate an inspiring woman or apply yourself and be part of a journey that highlights the achievements and stories of dynamic Greek women around the world!

Apply and or nominate hereย by Wednesday 30 April 2025
For more information https://greekinternationalwomenawards.com/

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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Boston's adding a little extra something to its Freedom Trail โ€” and this time, it's all about the Greek Revolution. Boston is hosting a series of events to honor the Greek Revolution of 1821, celebrating Greeceโ€™s fight for independence with exhibitions, lectures, and cultural performances.

Consulate General of Greece in Boston

๐Ÿ—ž If you can survive a Greek family dinner debate, youโ€™re already halfway qualified to be a journalist. iMEdD is looking for young journalists from around the world to join its newsroom in Greece, offering a unique opportunity to train and work in a dynamic media environment.

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๐Ÿ’Ž CULTURAL GEMS

๐ŸŽ‰ Name Days: The Endless Birthday Party You Didn't Know You Were Invited To

In Greece, your birthday is niceโ€”but your name day is the main event. Rooted in the Orthodox calendar and tied to saintsโ€™ feast days, itโ€™s a celebration not just of you, but of the entire nationโ€™s Pantheon of Papoudes and Yiayiades. If your name is Giorgos, Maria, or Dimitris (i.e. half the country), expect a tsunami of phone calls, texts, and surprise doorstep guests holding cakes and bottles of brandy. No invitations neededโ€”everyone already knows.

What makes name days so wonderfully Greek is how they blend the sacred and the social. Youโ€™re honoring your namesake saint, yesโ€”but also feeding twenty people in your living room. Itโ€™s communal, spontaneous, and slightly chaotic in the best way. In a culture where names carry history and identity, a name day isnโ€™t just a celebrationโ€”itโ€™s a reaffirmation of who you are, and who came before you.

Petra Vorackova

๐Ÿ“† BEST OF GREEK CALENDAR

๐ŸŽค23 June 2025: The Stranglers, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Athens

๐ŸŽค 28 June 2025: Lex, Athens Olympic Stadium

๐Ÿ–ผ 25 March-25 November2025: โ€œRituals โ€“ Gifts to the Godsโ€, Hellenic Museum, Melbourne

๐Ÿงณ TRAVEL NEWS

If your dream hike includes breathtaking views, homemade cheese, and dodging goats with more trail experience than you โ€” Zagori is calling.

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๐Ÿ– Warning: visiting these islands may cause spontaneous singing, questionable dance moves, and sudden urges to buy a one-way ticket.

If youโ€™ve ever dreamed of living your own Mamma Mia moment โ€” sparkling seas, whitewashed villages, and maybe a few dramatic musical numbers โ€” these are the best Greek islands to visit. From iconic favorites to hidden gems, hereโ€™s where you can channel your inner Donna or Sophie in style.

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๐Ÿ†• OBSESSIONS

Photo: Georgios Makkas

๐Ÿ– A beginnerโ€™s guide to souvlaki - and special shout out to Kalamaki Kolonaki, where souvlaki dreams come true

๐Ÿฅ— Koukakiโ€™s best restaurants - Athensโ€™ global pantry

๐Ÿฅ˜ Kalderimi - great restaurant in Kastoria

๐ŸŒŸ GREEK STARS

After 34 years of saying โ€˜good morningโ€™ to Greece, Giorgos Papadakis has more than earned the right to finally sleep in.

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โœจ TRENDING GREEK SOCIAL MEDIA

@Elena_charalamboudi on Tik Tok : vacationing in the 80s vs today

๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿณ RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Back in the day, a 'bouyiourdi' meant bad news from the tax office โ€” today, it just means a spicy, molten pot of happiness with feta on top! Hereโ€™s the simple recipe to bring this fiery plate to your table.

Akis Petretzikis

๐Ÿ’ก INSPIRATION

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The light of Greece opened my eyes, penetrated my pores, expanded my whole being

Henry Miller, American novelist

๐Ÿ˜Ž GREEK FYI

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท The Greek flag contains nine stripes representing the nine syllables of the phrase "Eleftheria i Thanatos" (Freedom or Death), a motto from the Greek War of Independence.

๐Ÿ˜‚ MYTHIC MEMES

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๐Ÿ“Œ RECS

โœ… Explore car-free Hydra. People-watch on the chic harbor front, walk on the rough mountain trails and swim in the sea. Climb up to the Prophet Elias Monastery for panoramic views.

โœ… Hike the cobbled paths of Zagorochoria and find stone bridges that belong in fairy tales

Thatโ€™s it for now. If you end up starring in your own Mamma Mia moment this weekend/month/summer, we expect photos. Preferably with questionable choreography :-) [email protected]

๐Ÿ›‘ Disclaimer
This newsletter contains humor, satire, and commentary meant to entertain, inform, and occasionally make you spit out your Greek coffee. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and not necessarily representative of all Greeks, Greeks of the diaspora, or that one relative who always has an opinion at family gatherings.ย We strive for accuracy, but you should verify anything important โ€” especially if you're about to start a heated WhatsApp thread over it. Any memes, quotes, or third-party content belong to their respective owners and are used under fair use.ย Unsubscribe anytimeย (but weโ€™ll miss you)

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