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Greece Is the Word
The Day’s Most Fascinating News Stories from Throughout the Greek Diaspora
Vol 6, 20 Oct 2020
We shall stroll these beautiful streets again one day… (Photo Credit: Stelios Kontoulis @stelioskont)
1.
CAN ONE GREEK ISLAND SOLVE CLIMATE CHANGE?
We certainly hope so.
2.
THOSE GREEKS FROM JERSEY SHORE
“Netflix will release Charley and Vlas Parlapanides's anime-style series "Blood of Zeus" on Oct. 27. The program revolves around Heron, a commoner on the outskirts of ancient Greece, discovering secrets of his past and trying to save heaven and earth.”
3.
IS STELIOS THE GREEK WORD FOR PRODIGY?
He is only 8 years old. Watch him play his original composition, “Isolation Waltz.”
While we are talking about age and exceptional musicians, let’s say χρόνια πολλά (chronia polla = happy birthday or happy name day; literally, “many years”) to this famous Greek singer, who turned 86 years young last week.
4.
GOOD GREEK
This edition’s Bravo Sou Awards go to
a Greek Down Under named William Dachris, for doing his part to bring more attention and funding to Breast Cancer Awareness; and
a once homeless, Greek-Iranian woman named Jojo Sureh for starting Cook to Care in her London neighborhood.
5.
THE GREEK FREAK AND THE ANTETOKOUNMPO BROTHERS IN SHOULDER PADS?
Yes, indeed. In Madden NFL 21, that is.
6.
A BONE TO PICK WITH PHRENOLOGY
Only click on this one if you are ok with looking at skeletons. It is October, after all.
7.
FRAPPE FACTS
National Frappe Day was on the 7th of this month. Who knew? Here are a few other frappe facts for you frappe fans.
8.
WE WORK HARD FOR THE XRIMATA
Given the average annual salaries in Greece, Donna Summer would definitely tell you that you better treat Greek workers right.
9.
ATHLITISMOS
IT’S. TIME. FOR. STONIE. ON. SPORTS.
And you have to love Kostas Antetokounmpo for waving the Greek flag when the Lakers won the NBA title last week. Opa!
10.
EXODUS
A subscriber named Helen suggested we share something about the growing popularity of U.S. residents seeking Greek citizenship. What a timely suggestion! Greek Consulates are backlogged and busier than ever. The New York Times ran a piece about this not too long ago, but for general info about the process of getting dual citizenship with Greece take a look here. If you want a much deeper dive into it, check out this video, recently presented by EMBCA and AHEPA. Ευχαριστούμε για την ιδέα, Helen! (Thank you for the idea, Helen!)
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Opa!
Peter and the Greece Is the Word Crew