In a coordinated effort spanning multiple agencies and borders, U.S. authorities have repatriated 26 ancient artifacts to Greece, marking another step in the ongoing fight against the illicit trade in cultural heritage.

In an era where the Eastern Mediterranean is becoming a field of intense geopolitical competition and the concept of national security is being redefined through technology, industry and naval power, Greece is attempting to regain a role that goes beyond the narrow limits of the observer. In this new environment, the shipbuilding industry is not simply a productive sector, but a tool of strategic dominance.

Alexis Stratakos spoke about the death of His friend Greek American police officer John Bartholomew while on duty in Chicago when he was accompanying 26-year-old Alphonso Talley to the hospital.

Businessman and philanthropist Steve Kontos has been awarded the Medal of Freedom by the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware. This is the Federation’s highest award and one of the most prestigious awards presented in the Philadelphia tri-state area.