LATE KING CONSTANTINE OF GREECE
President of the United States of America Donald J. Trump
Congratulations on your victory in 2024.
The Honorable Philip Edward "Brave" Davis,
Prime Minister, Commonwealth of the Bahamas,
met recently with Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher
and Editor of Chicago Greek Press, at the
City Club of Chicago
The Honorable, Tammy Duckworth, U.S.Senator of Illinois during her meeting at the City Club of Chicago with Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor of Chicago Greek Press
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Left to right are: Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus, Cardinal Blase Joseph Cupich of Chicago, and William S Warnock Warden, Knights of Columbus
Left to right: Mark V. Tiniakos, Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Bob Camp, Steven Hermaz, and Georgia Tiniakos.
October 14, 2023 at
Alps Pancake House Restaurant, 3637 W. Irving Park Rd..
(left to right)
Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight Knights of Columbus, Mark V. Tiniakos, Editor/Publisher “ChicagoGreekPress”
Bob Theo, Owner Alps Pancake House, William S. Warnock, Warden, Knights of Columbus.
ALEXI GIANNOULIAS
Mark V. Tiniakos publisher and editor of Chicago Greek Press recently had the privilege to meet with Alexi Giannoulias, the Secretary of the State of Illinois and discussed important issues concerning the citizens of the State of Illinois.
General, Ioannis Metaxas, Prime Minister of Greece with King George B, and Marshal, Alexandros Papagos, along with Crown Prince of Greece, Paul B', during the Greek-Italian War in 1940
MEETING NOTICE! The Hellenic American Police Association (HAPA) is a not-for- profit police ethnic association, recognized by the CPD as a police ethnic association. The HAPA was founded by Elias Voulgaris (Chicago PD) to represent law enforcement officers of Hellenic heritage, including Greek Cypriots. The goal of the HAPA is to gather all who are of Hellenic heritage in order to maintain our proud careers, rich and proud heritage, culture, traditions, and Greek Cypriot upbringing, as well as our Greek Orthodox faith, while celebrating each other’s fellowship. We are one of four such associations; the others being the St. Paul’s Society of the NYPD, the Metropolitan Police Service Greek & Cypriot Association (MPS GCA) of London’s Metropolitan Police Service, and the Hellenic Police Association of the Victoria, Australia Police with whom we maintain brotherly ties. All law enforcement officers, active or retired from any law enforcement agency or department are invited and welcome to join the Hellenic American Police Association. General Membership Meetings are held the last Tuesday of every month at 1930 hrs. at the St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 2701 N. Sheffield Ave. For further information, contact Cmdr.. Elias Voulgaris (Retired) at (312) 480 8612 or voulgariselias@gmail.com. In addition, our Chaplain, Fr. Chrysanthos “Chris” Kerkeres of the St. George Greek Orthodox Church is also a volunteer CPD Chaplain ministering to the spiritual needs of members who are of Greek or Eastern Orthodox faith. He can be reached at 708-243-4559.
Students from Koraes Elementary School visited
the Office of Cook County Treasurer, Maria Pappas,
for the celebration of Vasilopita event on January 28, 2025
King George II
ΙΩΑΝΝΗΣ ΜΕΤΑΧΑΣ
ΘΑ ΠΟΛΕΜΗΣΩΜΕΝ ΤΟΝ ΕΧΘΡΟΝ ΜΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΘΑ ΝΙΚΗΣΩΜΕΝ
On January 7, 2025 Nile's Chambers of Commerce hosted the Business after Hours event at the International Servant Leaders Museum. With the gracious help of Tracy Holmes, Executive Director of the Nile's Chamber of Commerce, and Erin Doerr, Events Director of the Nile's Chamber of Commerce. Pictured here is Rachael Ivanovic, founder of WiggleTown, explaining her new business to Chamber of Commerce members
On January 18, 2024 at City Club of Chicago, former Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot spoke about the importance of community-based organizations in shaping thriving, peaceful communities and the ways in which the need to support these organizations is shaping her post-Mayoral work. Mayor Lightfoot moderated a panel discussion with community leaders Ayesha Jaco (West Side United), Craig Chico (Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council), and Jaye Stapleton (Chicago Vibrant Neighborhoods Collective).
Hon. Lori Lightfoot, former Mayorof City of Chicago with Mark V. Tiniakos,Publisher/Editor of Chicago Greek Press.
Canada's Ambassador to the United States,
Hon. Kirsten Hillman with Mark V. Tiniakos.
Publisher and Editor of the Chicago Greek
Press at City Club of Chicago.
Mark V. Tiniakos, Editor and Publisher of The Chicago Greek Press with Governor JB Pritzker
Mark V. Tiniakos, Editor and Publisher of The Chicago Greek Press, with the late Christodoulos, Archbishop of Athens and all Greece
EMERALD SOCIETY OF ILLINOIS
On Saturday, October 7, 2023, the 47th Annual Dinner/Awards by the Irish American Police Association was held at the Gaelic Park in Oak Forest, Illinois. Awards were presented to several Police Officers.
Left to right: Hon. Jesse G. Reyes, Judge; Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor of Chicago Greek Press, Hon. William Raines, Judge and Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus.
Left to right are: Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor of Chicago Greek Press; Leo P. Schmitz, Chief, Cook County Sheriff Police and Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus.
Left to right: Alexandros Daskalakis,
Gregory Lereno, Chanter, Theodore
Daskalopoulos, Administrator of
St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church and
Rev. Fr. Alexandros during the Feast of
St. Alexandros Day
Left to right: William S. Warnock,
Warden, Dr. Alexandra Douvas,
Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor
of Chicago Greek Press, and Dennis P.
Fitzgerald, Grand Knight of Knights of
Columbus
PAUL VALLAS, FORMER CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR OF CHICAGO, MET WITH MEMBERS OF KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ON NOVEMBER 18, 2023
Left to right: Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor, Chicago
Greek Press, KC4; William S. Warnock, Warden;
Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight; Paul Vallas;
Vasi Skopis, Real Estate Broker and Steven Hermaz KC3.
Left to right: Steven Hermaz KC3; Georgia Tiniakos; Mark V. Tiniakos, KC4;
William S. Warnock, Warden; Paul Vallas; Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight of
Knights of Columbus; Vasi Skopis, Real Estate Broker.
Hon. Jesse G. Reyes, Judge of Appellate Court (right) with Nick Tiniakos at the University
of Illinois in Chicago, during the sworn-in at the Law School
September 30, 2023 at the Brotherhood for the Fallen Gala at Hyatt Regency Rosemont.
Superintendent of Chicago Police Department, Larry Snelling (left) and Knights of Columbus,
Grand Knight, Dennis P. Fitzgerald
Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor
of Chicago Greek Press along with
Dr. Peter S. Petrovas, DC (right), at his
office in Chicago where he performs
excellent services for his patients.
ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET & CELEBRATION OF
POLISH CONSTITUTION DAY
On May 3, 2024, the Annual Polish American Police Association Awards Banquet and the Celebration of Polish Constitution Day took place at Allegro Banquets in Schiller Park, Illinois. The recipients of the Awards were: Police Officer Peter Eberling, Joanna Tys, Peter J. Chorzepa, Scott Gutkowski (Detective), Matt Decowski, President Emeritus Ronald "Topper" Topczewski, Tmothy O. Schaefer, Stanislaw Wojciech Sarna, President Polish Highlander Alliance of North America, Irene Moskal Del Giudice, Longtime Advocate for Polonia, Debra J. Rucci, PAPA Member and Volunteer.
Left to right: Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight
- Knights of Columbus, Father Daniel J. Brandt and
Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher/Editor, Chicago Greek Press
At Family Palace
At Dappers
Left to right:
Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight - Knights of Columbus, Thomas A. Sieja, President of Polish American Police Association and Mark V. Tiniakos, Sir Knights of Columbus
Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight - Knights of Columbus, Thomas A. Sieja, President of Polish American Police Association, and Steven Hermaz - Knights of Columbus.
Police Officers from Poland with Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight - Knights of Columbus (right) with Mark V. Tiniakos, Sir Knight - Knights of Columbus
High Rank Chief of Police with Dennis P. Fitzgerald and Mark V. Tiniakos.
Rev. Fr. Christos J. Vagias with late Metropolitan Iakovos of Chicago and Sotiris Vagias
Rev. Christos J. Vagias with Mark V. Tiniakos, former Board Member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago.
FATHER CHRISTOS J. VAGIAS 1935-2022
Rev. Father, Christos J. Vagias, a former priest of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago, passed away recently in the Village of Mikrospilia, his hometown, in Arta, Greece. He served at St. George for over 35 years. From the first moment at the church, he was determined to organize the community of St. George and he worked diligently with perseverance and self-sacrifice for all the years without counting effort and toil. He worked for the Greek Christian ideals. A brilliant preacher of the Greek language, he preached the word of God in plain Greek that was understood by the common people. His sermon spoke to the hearts of the Greeks who gathered to hear him every Sunday. Over the years, St. George and Father Vagias, synonymous with the Christian faith, unchanged from the influence of English, became a deacon for the preservation of the Greek-Christian faith. The expansion of the building complex with the addition of the Gymnasium and a Community for social events is due to the perseverance and hard work of Father Vagias. Under his guidance, the community of St. George raised funds and with the personal work of its members, a new building was formed that covered the constant needs of the community. Throughout his ministry, Father Vagias offered support, help, and comfort to anyone in need. He is survived by Presbytera Konstantina, his three children, Ioannis, Sotiris, and Nektaria, and his grandchildren.
Left to right: Christos J. Vagias, His Eminence Metropolitan Athinagoras of Mexico and Very Rev. Fr. Simeon Johnson.
Nikos Pentzaropoulos
Remembering Nikos Pentzaropoulos, the amazing goalkeeper of the Panionios Football Team in Athens, Greece, who was highly recognized for his excellent ability and performance. He was born in1927 and passed away in 1979 following his battle with cancer. He started football at the age of thirteen in his neighborhood team and with the great talent he had, he was immediately placed in the first team of Panionios, and in1948 he was called to the National team. He was nicknamed “Hero of Tampere”, after a legendary performance with the Greek Olympic team in a match that took place in the city of Tampere in Finland during the Summer Olympic Games of 1952. While in Tampere, he was given the chance to sign a contract and start training with the Inter Milan team. He made the decision and in August 1952 he traveled to Milan, signed the contract, and started training with the Inter Team. Unfortunately, certain things went wrong and Nikos, very disappointed with the circumstances, had to return to the Panionios team. Apart from being a football player, Pentzaropoulos was also a field jumper with excellent performance, and also, played volleyball and basketball.
Pictured right is Ed Hozzian with others
at the U.S. Karate Hall of Fame
NATIONAL CHURCH MUSIC SUNDAY 2024
On October 6, 2024, the Annual Honoring and Remembering church singers and musicians took place at St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago, who dedicated their talents in service to Christ and the Holy Church.
V. Rev. Fr. Simeon Johnson, Rev. Fr. Kosmas Kallis; Protopsaltis, Dino Theodoropoulos; Chanter, Stavros Spanakis; Dr. Peter Jermihov, Choir Director and members of the St. Andrew Church Choir
February 1, 2025
Dennis P. Fitzgerald,
Past Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus.
Very Rev. Joshua S. Caswell,
Superior General Canons Regular of St. John Cantius.
Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher / Editor, "ChicagoGreekPress.Com".
At Dappers
Breakfast & Friends
Group of friends gathered together on a cold December day to have lunch at Family Palace restaurant Dennis P. Fitzgerald and William S. Warnock and others
Dennis P. Fitzgerald and William S. Warnock of Knights of Columbus presented Georgia Tiniakos with a cooking book of "Ikaria" island in Greece
Georgia Tiniakos received a Greek flag from William S. Warnock and Dennis P. Fitzgerald of Knights of Columbus
ON DECEMBER 22, 2023, Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight and William S. Warnock, Warden, and other members of the Knights of Columbus, celebrated a Christmas lunch at Family Palace Restaurant where Dennis P. Fitzgerald treated everyone with a Christmas gift.
Pictured from top right are: Cas Golosinski, Nick Pappas, Bobby Dietz, Mitch Masalski, William S. Warnock, Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Tommy Angelo and Mark V. Tiniakos
June 22, 2024 - Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree Exemplification T St. John Brebeuf Parish, 8305 N. Harlem Avenue with New Sir Knight, Mark S. Dobzrycki and Grand Knight Dennis P. Fitzgerald. Congratulations Sir Knight Mark.
On June 22, 2024 at Kappy's Restaurant in Morton Grove, Illinois. Left to right: Warden of Knights of Columbus, William Warnock; Grand Knight Dennis P. Fitzgerald; Member of the Bagpipes and Drums of Emerald Society; Sir Knight Mark V. Tiniakos, and Steven Hermaz, member of Knights of Columbus.
MARIA PAPPAS, COOK COUNTY TREASURER, CELEBRATES THE ANNIVERSARY OF HER BIRTHDAY
Recently, a great reception took place at the Cook County Treasurer's Office, where Maria Pappas celebrated her birthday. There was a great number of attendees, including political figures, friends and employees of her office. Among the guests were Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County President, John Daley, Cook County Board Commissioner and others.
to right: John Daley, Cook County Board Commissioner,
Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County President, and Maria Pappas,
Cook County Treasurer
Maria Pappas with Irene Pentzaropoulou,
former Vice Consul of the Consulate
General of Greece in Chicago
A young violist playing a birthday song for Treasurer,
Maria Pappas
Cook County Treasurer, Maria Pappas,
in front of the table displaying her
birthday cake and other desserts
Consul General of Greece, Emmanuel Koubarakis (center) with
Anthony Xydis, Greek Language Instructor (right) with Mark V.
Tiniakos, Publisher/Editor of Chicago Greek Press
September 2, 2023... seated
from left to right: Mark V. Tiniakos,
Publisher and Editor of Chicago
Greek Press. Michael R. Masalski,
Trustee of Knights of Columbus.
Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight,
Knights of Columbus. William S.
Warnock, Warden, Knights of Columbus,
Aris F. Yanibas, Esq., Attorney at Law, at
Dappers East Restaurant in Chicago
Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor of Chicago Greek Press with
Susan Pool of Rosenthal Fine Art Gallery.
Dennis Rosenthal, owner of Rosethal Fine Art Gallery (left) with
Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor of Chicago Greek Press, and Jeffrey Kirsch.
On September 12, 2024 at OMEGA Restaurant in Niles, Illinois, former Police Officers celebrated Jimmy Povolo's birthday, a former Chicago Police Officer. He received a beautiful birthday card signed by all of his friends along with several presents. Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus gave a nice speech.
A beautiful birthday cake for Jimmy's birthday. Pictured from left to right C. Gorski, B. Muscolino, H. Hanley, A. Castiglia, R. Dietz, T. Angelo, W. Warnock, D. Fitzgerald, M. Masalski, D. A. Lopez, J. Povolo, R. Terusaki, M. Tiniakos
ST. ATHANASIOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH - CHICAGO
ST. ATHANASIOS GREEK ORTHODOX
CHURCH - CHICAGO
Board Members of St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church are pictured with the new Rev. Fr. Amvrosios Diamantidis. Left to right are: Grigorios Loreno, Elias Mantis, Athanasia Horaiti, Christos Agaliou, Theodoros Daskalopoulos, Rev. Fr. Amvrosios Diamantidis, Georgios Daskalakis, Lambros Tzimas, Athanasios Vlahos and George Horaitis
Rev. Fr. Amvrosios Diamandidis with Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor of Chicago Greek Press
Σήμερα αποχαιρετήσαμε τη θεία Τζώρτζια
Με ιδιαίτερη λύπη σε εξαιρετικά φορτισμένο κλίμα έγινε σήμερα η εξοδιος της Γεωργίας Καλαμάτα χήρα Εμμανουηλ Δουβρη στο κοιμητήριο Πσπαγου όπου είχε ενταφιαστεί ο εκλιπών σύζυγος
Η Γεωργία Δουβρη υπήρξε εξαιρετικά αγαπητή σε πλήθος φίλων που προσήλθαν σήμερα να αποτίσουν το ύστατο χαίρε
Κοινωνική γενναιόδωρη μεγαλόκαρδη προσέφερε επι σειρά ετών πολλαπλές φροντίδες σε συγγενείς και φίλους
Γεννήθηκε στην Αθήνα μετέβη το 1952 στις ΗΠΑ εργάστηκε και διακρίθηκε στο Σικαγο και Οκλαχόμα με τον αείμνηστο σύζυγο της Εμμανουηλ πριν μετοικήσει στην Αθήνα οριστικά
Ζούσε στο Χαλάνδρι πλησίον της αδελφής της Κικής Καστανα
Άφησε την τελευταία της πνοή στις 26 Οκτωβρίου στην οικία της περιστοιχίζομε η από συγγενείς και φίλους μετά από μαχροχρονη ασθένεια σε ηλικία 90 ετών
Αφήνει αδελφή και ανιψιούς
On December 26, 2024, Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus celebrated his birthday at Omega Restaurant with his associates and friends. Pictured left to right are: Robert J. Muscolino; Mark V. Tiniakos; James R. Povolo; Robin Y. Terusaki; Allen J. Castiglia; Thomas M. Angelo; William S. Warnock; Michell R. Masalski; Robert H. Dietz; Dennis P. Fitzgerald and Harold J. Hanley.
Dennis P. Fitzgerald holding a piece of his birthday cake.
Very Rev. Vasilios (left) with Father Efraim during the celebration of St. Athanasios Day on January 18, 2024 in Chicago
Left to right are: Wayne C. Toberman, President of IPCC, Mark V.Tiniakos, Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight
and William S. Warnock at
Dappairs East
On February 26, the International Press Club of Chicago had it's first General Membership Meeting of 2024, at the
Mc Cook Bohemian Restaurant, located in Mc Cook, Illinois. At 7 pm, Advisory Board member John Chenier called the room to order to convene the first IPCC Board and Officer Election since COVID restrictions and related illnesses were finished.
The results of the election, following his dissolution of the existing Board of Directors structure, and the collection and tabulation of the ballots, is as follows:
President:
Wayne Toberman
Vice President:
Ehren Muhammad
Secretary:
Richard Cornell
Treasurer:
Michael A. Salim
Board of Diectors:
Mark Tiniakos
John Fascia
Donald Sender
T. Dianne Chenier
Dr. Hande Ozdinler
Dr. Daniel Ivankovich
Michael Willoughby
And Newly Appointed Director William Ryan
The New 2024 IPCC Officers will serve a 1 year term and the Board of Diectors a 2 year term.
COOK COUNTY TREASURER'S OFFICE CELEBRATED NEW YEAR WITH THE CUTTING OF VASILOPITA
On January 28, 2024, the Office of the Cook County Treasurer celebrated the New Year with the tradition of
cutting the Vasilopita. Vasilopita is a Greek New Year’s Day cake with a coin hidden inside.
A piece of the Vasilopita cake is cut for each family member. If the coin is found in your piece,
it’s believed you will have good luck for the rest of the year. Metropolitan Nathanael celebrated
the New Year by cutting and distributing the Vasilopita to see who will have especially good fortune in 2025!
The event was attended by Cook County Board President, Toni Preckwinkle, His Eminence Metropolitan
Nathanael of Chicago, Fr. Chrysanthos Kerkeres of St. George Greek Orthodox Church,
Fr. Peter Sarolas of St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Fr. Stamatios Sfikas of Annunciation Cathedral,
Consul General of Greece Emmanuel Koubarakis, elected officials, and community leaders.
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas pictured with the Clergy and official attending guests
Maria Pappas, Treasurer of Cook County (center) with His Eminence
Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago
Maria Pappas, Treasurer of Cook County, during the cutting of Vasilopita, along
with his Emincence Metropolitan Nathanael, Rev. Fr. Stamatios Sfikas and Emmanuel
Koubarakis, Consul General of Greece in Chicago
National Hellenic Museum raises more than $1 million at
2025 Gala in support of mission to share Greek history, art, culture, and the Greek American story
CHICAGO (October 3, 2025)—The National Hellenic Museum (NHM) raised more than $1 million this past weekend at its 2025 Gala, in support of its mission to share Greek history, art, culture, and the Greek American story. NHM Chairman John P. Calamos, Sr. and this year’s Gala Co-Chairs, NHM Vice-Chairman Jim Logothetis and Marianthe Logothetis, were joined by more than 630 guests at the festive event on Saturday, September 27 at the Hilton Chicago.
Among the attendees were civic and cultural leaders from across the country. Distinguished guests at the NHM Gala included Consul General of Greece in Chicago Emmanuel Koubarakis and Consul Georgia Tasiopoulou, 34th Ward Alderman Bill Conway, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, Public Administrator of Cook County Hon. Louis Apostol, Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Clinée Hedspeth, and Fr. Sotirios P. Malamis from Ascension of our Lord Greek Orthodox Church.
NHM Chairman John P. Calamos, Sr., Gala Co-Chair and NHM Vice-Chairman Jim Logothetis, and NHM Executive Director Marianne Kountoures spoke about the Museum’s role as a vibrant public place where people gather to learn, be inspired and discover what unites us. NHM brings Greek history to life, making connections across generations and highlighting the common ground we all share. This year the Museum engaged thousands of students of all ages, hosted online programs connecting people across the nation and around the world, spearheaded a major collaboration with other cultural institutions, and launched an NHM Associates group to encourage the next generation of leaders and philanthropists.
The NHM Gala was emceed by television and radio personality Jane Monzures Clauss. Gala attendees enjoyed a spectacular dinner and live auction led by auctioneer David A. Goodman, followed by live music and Greek dancing with Mylos Entertainment and a special performance from renowned Greek artist Giorgos Tsalikis, one of Greece’s most popular and charismatic performers.
The 2025 NHM Gala was made possible by the generous support of donors at every level. Lead NHM Gala sponsors included: Diamond Sponsors Calamos Investments, John P. Calamos, Sr. and John S. Koudounis, The Halikias Family and Republic Bank, and The Parthenis Family and Grecian Delight; Gold Sponsors John and Mae Calamos via The John P. Calamos Foundation, The John S. Koudounis Family, and Metropoulos Family Foundation; and Silver Sponsors Michael and Robin Psaros and Family, and the Cathy and George Sakellaris Family Foundation.
The performance from Giorgos Tsalikis was generously sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest C. Karras, and John and Martha Cannis.
The National Hellenic Museum (NHM) is a nonprofit public history museum located in Chicago’s historic Greektown neighborhood, with a mission to share Greek history, art, culture, and the Greek American story in relevant and meaningful ways. NHM brings the Greek American experience to life through engaging exhibitions, dynamic programs, and spirited community events that celebrate both legacy and possibility. The Museum’s collection of over 10,000 artifacts and oral histories tells a powerful story—one that shares the personal journeys of immigrants shaping life in America. Originally founded in 1983 and located in Greektown since 2011, NHM provides lifelong learning for the community and sparks inquiry and discussion about the broader issues in our lives and society. Regular Museum hours are Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, visit nationalhellenicmuseum.org or call 312-655-1234.
Press contact: Elizabeth Neukirch PR 815-751-5844.
FOR RELEASE: Friday, October 10, 2025
Contact: Maria Pappas (312) 603-6202
Cook County Treasurer Pappas showcases opening of Romanian artist’s exhibit in Chicago
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas will host a public unveiling of "Trapped in the Shadows," a striking new art exhibit by Romanian painter and visual artist Carmen Marin, at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in the Treasurer’s Office, locatedat 118 N. Clark Street, Room 112, Chicago.
Joining Pappas for the occasion will be Lucian I. Stănică, Consul General of Romania in Chicago. The event marks one of the first times Marin’s powerful visual work will be shown in the Midwest. Food and beverages will be provided to all attendees courtesy of Sts. Emperors Constantin and Elena Romanian Orthodox Cathedral.
Carmen Marin is a renowned contemporary Romanian artist whose evocative work is featured in private collections around the globe. Her pieces are known for their layered textures and exploration of visual perception, merging light, shadow, and emotion in ways that challenge and inspire. A prolific international artist, Marin has mounted numerous solo exhibitions since her emergence more than two decades ago.
“Marin’s work engages in a profound dialogue with early modern masters, particularly Paul Cézanne, whose masterpieces continue to draw art lovers to the Art Institute here in Chicago,” said Pappas. “So, I’m honored to showcase her work in a city that, more than a century ago, established itself as an early and unconventional champion of impressionist art.”
This cultural celebration highlights the strong ties between Chicago and Romania and supports the ongoing efforts of Treasurer Pappas to promote diverse global artists within Cook County.
As part of the celebration, Treasurer Pappas will be joined by visiting dignitaries from
Romania and business and community leaders from the Romanian diaspora who will help her honor Marin’s exhibit and celebrate her contribution to the rich tradition of cultural diversity in Chicagoland.
Καλή σας ημέρα,
Θα θέλαμε να σας ενημερώσουμε ότι θα πραγματοποιηθεί η εκδήλωση "ReBrain Greece" στη Νέα Υόρκη την Κυριακή 7 Δεκεμβρίου 2025, στο ξενοδοχείο Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway. Η εκδήλωση, που διοργανώνεται από το Υπουργείο Εργασίας και Κοινωνικής Ασφάλισης, στοχεύει να φέρει σε επαφή Έλληνες επαγγελματίες που ζουν στις ΗΠΑ με μεγάλες ελληνικές εταιρείες και φορείς, προσφέροντας ευκαιρίες επαγγελματικής δικτύωσης και απασχόλησης στην Ελλάδα.
Σύνδεσμος εγγραφής: https://rebrain-greece.idloom.events/rebrain-greece-NY
Θα παρακαλούσαμε για την ευρύτερη δυνατή ενημέρωση της Ομογένειας.
Με εκτίμηση,
Εκ του Γενικού Προξενείου Σικάγου
Consulate General of Greece
650 N. Saint Clair St.
Chicago, IL 60611
Tel: (312) 335-3915
Fax: (312) 335-3958
Website
Facebook
Twitter
The Consulate General of Greece in Chicago operates by appointment only.
Please communicate with the Consulate exclusively by e-mail.
When visiting the Consulate please observe the current health protocols.
National Hellenic Museum in Greektown hosts popular Homerathon:
A marathon reading of Homer’s epic Odyssey aloud in its entirety
Thursday, October 23 from 12:30–8 p.m.
Friday, October 24 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Celebrity readers include Chicago media personalities Monica Eng, Shia Kapos, Alex Maragos, Carrie Shepherd, Stephanie Tichenor and Rufus Williams
Multi-lingual readers will present passages in Spanish, German, Polish, Czech, Japanese, Korean and Mandarin in partnership with Chicago Cultural Alliance
WHO: The National Hellenic Museumand UIC Department of Classics and Mediterranean Studies, hundreds of students and audience members with an interest in Greek storytelling and mythology, and special “celebrity readers” including Chicago media personalities Monica Eng (Axios Chicago), Shia Kapos (POLITICO), Alex Maragos (NBC 5 Chicago),Carrie Shepherd (Axios Chicago), Stephanie Tichenor (WLS 890 AM) and Rufus Williams (WVON 1690 AM)…
WHAT: …join together this Thursday and Friday for Homerathon, a marathon reading of Homer’s Odyssey aloud in its entirety, with public participation, at the National Hellenic Museum in Greektown. Admission to the Museum is free both days for this event.
New this year, multi-lingual readers will present Odyssey passages in Spanish, German, Polish, Czech, Japanese, Korean and Mandarin in partnership with the Chicago Cultural Alliance’s Journey Chicago series. Chicagoland Greek school students will read in ancient and modern Greek.
Homerathon is a fun and engaging way to experience this ancient Greek epic—arguably the greatest adventure story ever told. Homer’s Odyssey has inspired many contemporary literary adaptations and films about heroes embarking on fateful and twisting journeys as they make their way home (including a forthcoming Christopher Nolan film).
WHEN: Thursday, October 23 and Friday, October 24, with best visuals as follows:
October 23 from 12:30-2 p.m. – Opening remarks and school group readings
October 24 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Readings from schools and cultural groups including Greek, Spanish, German and English
On-site interviews with Homerathon spokespeople are available both days, please schedule in advance with Elizabeth Neukirch at 815-751-5844. Specific times for Chicago media personalities available upon request.
WHERE: National Hellenic Museum, 333 S. Halsted Street in Chicago’s Greektown
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MORE: Homerathon video preview (start at :35 mark): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bdbPto6vzU
Homerathon additional video (start at :35 mark): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiGs1wkYI0k
Guests can join as audience members or sign up to read a short three-minute passage from the Odyssey during this free event, presented by the National Hellenic Museum in partnership with the UIC Department of Classics and Mediterranean Studies. Additional free educational activities for all ages are available at the museum during the event. For more information, visit nationalhellenicmuseum.org/homerathon.
The original text of Homer’s Odyssey was written in ancient Greek. During Homerathon at the National Hellenic Museum, readings will primarily be from Professor Stanley Lombardo's English-language translation.
Alongside the readings, educational activities will be offered throughout Homerathon, including play areas with replicas of ancient children's toys such as astragaloi (ancient dice), and mythology-based coloring activities and puzzles.
The National Hellenic Museum (NHM) is a nonprofit public history museum located in Chicago’s historic Greektown neighborhood, with a mission to share Greek history, art, culture, and the Greek American story in relevant and meaningful ways. NHM brings the Greek American experience to life through engaging exhibitions, dynamic programs, and spirited community events that celebrate both legacy and possibility. The Museum’s collection of over 10,000 artifacts and oral histories tells a powerful story—one that shares the personal journeys of immigrants shaping life in America. Originally founded in 1983 and located in Greektown since 2011, NHM provides lifelong learning for the community and sparks inquiry and discussion about the broader issues in our lives and society. Regular Museum hours are Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, visit nationalhellenicmuseum.org or call 312-655-1234.
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The Annual Greek Independence Day Parade occurred on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the Greektown on Halsted Street, in Chicago. The participants were from all Parishes of Chicago with their floats and children from their schools along with Honorary guests and dignitaries.
Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher/Editor of
Chicago Greek Press with U.S.
Ambassador in Greece, George Tsounis (right)
Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer along with His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago and
Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher/Editor of Chicago Greek Press
At Broken Ora Bar & Grill, Port Barrington
Left to right: Wayne Toberman; William S. Warnock; Dr. Alexandra Douvas; Mark V. Tiniakos; Dr. Ariel Katz, Georgia Tiniakos, and Dennis Fitzgerald
Left to right: Cas Golosinski; William S. Warnock, Steven Hermaz; Georgia Tiniakos; Mark V. Tiniakos, and Dennis Fitzgerald
Greek Independence Day
CONSUL GENERAL OF GREECE HONORED THE GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025 the Consul General of Greece Hon. Emmanuel Koubarakis and his spouse Consul Mrs. Georgia Tasiopoulou hosted a reception in celebration of the Greek National Day at the Union League Club in Chicago. Foreign diplomats, dignitaries, community leaders and many Greek Americans gathered to honor the Independence Day of Greece. A slide show presented beautiful places throughout Greece. The Consul General Mr. Emmanuel Koubarakis opened the ceremony with brief remarks on the historic events during the war of Independence back in 1821. He pointed out the importance of Greek School in preserving traditions and principles through the ages for Greeks Abroad today, the equal importance still exists. Greek heritage is preserved by Greek schools. An elaborate film presented Chicago’s Greek American schools. School representatives and founders received rewards for their outstanding contribution for their devoted service to Greek Culture. Next speaker, His Eminence Metropolitan of Chicago Nathanael offered his blessings and pointed out the importance of Greek Identity specifically to young Greek Americans. Cook County Treasurer Ms Maria Pappas in her brief remarks addressing the young audience referred to traditional Greek values that pass from generation to generation through Greek school and Greek Orthodox Church. Singing the Akathistos Ymnos concluded her remarks. Last speaker Mrs Mariyana Spyropoulos, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, pointed out the challenges that Greek Americans must overcome living abroad. “Perifania Dance Group” performed traditional ethnic dances from all over Greece. This year ‘s celebration was a very successful event focusing at the National Independence Day of Greece and Greek American Community of Chicago, planned meticulously by the Consul General of Greece and his team.
Pictured left to right: Irene Pentzaropoulou, former Vice Consul of Greece;
Georgia Tasiopoulou, Consul of Greece in Chicago; Hon. Emmanuel Koubarakis,
Consul General of Greece in Chicago and Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor
of Chicago Greek Press
Emmanuel Koubarakis,Consul General of Greece in Chicago, at the podium
honoring the Greek Independence Day along with the teachers for their values
His Emminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago blessing the Greek
Independence Day
Hon. Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer at the podium
Hon. Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Clerk of the Circuit Court of
Cook County at the podium, speaks about the Greek
Independence Day
Hon. Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer with Consul
General of Greece, Hon. Emmanuel Koubarakis and
Consul Georgia Tasiopoulou
His Emminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago with
Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor of Chicago Greek Press,
Demetrios Georgakopoulos, Publisher of Hellenic Voice of
Chicago, and Judge James Bouras
Marianthi Zervas with her son Pavlos
The honored teachers with the Consul General of
Greece, Emmanuel Koubarakis, and Metropolitan
Nathanael of Chicago
“Perifania Dance Group” performing traditional ethnic dances from all over Greece
Greek-American Parade in Chicago
On Sunday, April 6,2025 the traditional Greek American Parade took place on Halsted Street. Many Greek Americans and non Greek friends watched the parade under a cold but sunny afternoon. The ceremony started with a well attended reception at the Hellenic Museum with speeches by Greek Americans Dignitaries.
The parade started around 2.30 pm with the Grand Marshall, Mr.George Alpogianis, the Consul General of Greece Mr. Emmanuel Koubarakis, the President of ENOSIS, Konstantinow Haniotakis, His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago, and other officials at the lead.
Many floats organized by Parish members of Greek Orthodox Churches, schools and Greek American Communities proceeded exposing the Greek Courage marching under traditional Greek songs.
Cook County Treasurer, Maria Pappas along with Perifania Greek Folk Dance Group marched at the beginning of the Parade.
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Metropolis with Parish members school kids marched.
Pan Arcadian Federation, Panlaconian Organization,Panmacedonian Federation,
Messinian Organization, Pan Icarian Organization, were some of the participants
Saint George, Saint Dimitrios, Saint Demetrios in Elmhurst, St Basil, Holy Trinity Assumption
marched with their floats.
The Cook County Clerk Mrs Mariyana Spyropoulos, The Greek American Rehabilitation Center, Ahepa Association, Hellenic Police Association by its President, Elias Voulgaris participated with their floats.
Greek Folk Dancing Group Orpheus had a brief performance of Greek Folk Dances.
His Eminence Metropolitan Nathaniel provided brief remarks on the occasion.
This was a glorious parade of the Greek American Community in Chicago.
PAUL VALLAS, CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR OF CHICAGO
On January 31, 2023, Paul Vallas, a candidate for Mayor of Chicago,
was at the Luncheon at the City Club of Chicago and spoke about
the school system and the crime in the City of Chicago. Paul Vallas has
devoted his life to public service in and out of government and is
experienced in leading people, solving problems, and building
initiatives across political boundaries.
Pictured left, Sharon Vallas, wife of Paul Vallas, and Mark V. Tiniakos,
Publisher and Editor, Chicago Greek Press.
Left to right: Kostas Economou from Orpheus Dancing Group; Manthos Economou, Sr. Director, Reliability Engineering; Demetrios Georgakopoulos, Publisher of Hellenic Voice of Chicago and Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor of Chicago Greek Press
At St. Andrews Greek Orthodox Church
Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor Chicago Greek Press picture with His Grace Ierotheos and Rev. Fr. Panayiotis K. Malamis
Very Rev. Gerasimos Marouthas with Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor Chicago Greek Press
COOK COUNTY SHERIFF, TOM DART AT THE CITY CLUB OF CHICAGO
On January 23, 2023, Cook County Sheriff, Tom Dart, was at the City Club
of Chicago and talked with Don Gibbons, the City Club Vice Chair, about
the Cook Cook Jail and its prisoners. Sheriff Dart has dedicated his career
to challenging injustice and fighting the violence plaguing our communities.
Pictured left, Sheriff of Cook County, Tom Dart with Mark V. Tiniakos,
Publisher and Editor of Chicago Greek Press
Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor of Chicago Greek Press (left) with Richard Irvin, Mayor of Aurora, at the Polish American Police Association of Chicago and Illinois Award Banquet
After Nights Of Columbus meeting at FOP, picture of four members Of Knights Of Columbus, from left to right are Ken Hozzian, Mark V Tiniakos, Ed Hozzain, and Steven Hermaz.
At D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub
At The Great Escape, left to right Mark V. Tiniakos, William S. Warnock, and Dennis Fitzgerald grand knight Of Knights Of Columbus.
At D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub
At D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub
Αγαπητές/οί,
Επ’ ευκαιρία της εθνικής επετείου της 28ης Οκτωβρίου, η ΕΡΤ δημιούργησε ειδικά για τους Έλληνες του εξωτερικού στην ψηφιακή πλατφόρμα ERTFLIX αφιέρωμα με προγράμματα και ταινίες, με τίτλο «Μνήμη και Αντοχή».
Ο ακόλουθος σύνδεσμος οδηγεί απευθείας στο αφιέρωμα: https://www.ertflix.gr/en/list?pageCodename=mainpage&backUrl=/en§ionCodename=ert-mneme-kai-antokhe-expats
Στο ακόλουθο link από το Γραφείο Τύπου της ΕΡΤ μπορείτε να βρείτε περισσότερες πληροφορίες (σε ελληνικά και αγγλικά): https://press.ert.gr/deltia-typou/afieroma-stin-epeteio-tis-28is-oktovrioy-sto-ertflix-ektos-elladas/
Ακολουθεί σχετικό υλικό και πληροφορίες στα ελληνικά και αγγλικά.
Με εκτίμηση,
Public Diplomacy OfficeEmbassy of Greece in Washington D.C.
2217 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008
Phone: 202-939-1300Email: pdo.was@mfa.gr
Αφιέρωμα στην επέτειο της 28ης Οκτωβρίου
στο ERTFLIX εκτός Ελλάδας
«Μνήμη και Αντοχή»
Διαθέσιμο για θέαση εκτός Ελλάδας
Το ERTFLIX τιμά την Εθνική Επέτειο της 28ης Οκτωβρίου και προβάλλει ένα ειδικό αφιέρωμα με ταινίες, ντοκιμαντέρ, καθώς και σειρές από το πολύτιμο Αρχείο της ΕΡΤ.
Το αφιέρωμα είναι διαθέσιμο για θέαση εκτός Ελλάδας, έως και την Παρασκευή 31 Οκτωβρίου 2025.
Ειδικότερα:
«Ουρανός»
Δράμα, παραγωγής 1962
Σκηνοθεσία: Τάκης Κανελλόπουλος
Υπόθεση: Στη μακεδονική επαρχία δύο ζευγάρια χωρίζουν με την έναρξη του Ελληνοϊταλικού Πολέμου. Οι δύο άντρες πάνε στο μέτωπο της Αλβανίας. Πολεμούν πλάι-πλάι με τον δάσκαλο του χωριού, ο οποίος θα σκοτωθεί πρώτος. Στη συνέχεια, θα πέσουν και οι ίδιοι, το μέτωπο θα καταρρεύσει και το πένθος θα σκεπάσει τα πάντα.
Ο ενθουσιασμός, η πρόσκαιρη χαρά της νίκης, η απογοήτευση της ήττας και το φοβερό, αναπάντητο «γιατί». Κι όλα, κάτω από τη φοβερή σκιά της φρίκης του πολέμου.
Το αριστούργημα του Τάκη Κανελλόπουλου, που βασίστηκε σε διηγήσεις ανθρώπων που έζησαν τον πόλεμο του ’40, είναι για πολλούς μία από τις κορυφαίες αντιπολεμικές ταινίες του παγκόσμιου κινηματογράφου.
«Το μπλόκο»
Δράμα, παραγωγής 1965
Σκηνοθεσία: Άδωνις Κύρου
Υπόθεση: Κοκκινιά, 17 Αυγούστου 1944. Μια ομάδα Γερμανών κατακτητών και οι ντόπιοι συνεργάτες τους, στήνουν ενέδρα και συλλαμβάνουν έναν μαυραγορίτη την ώρα που γιορτάζει τον γάμο του. Ένας δωσίλογος τον αναγκάζει να φορέσει μια μαύρη κουκούλα και να υποδείξει τους αντιστασιακούς που γνωρίζει. Ο ήρωας στο τέλος μεταστρέφεται. Καθώς περιφέρεται στην πλατεία όπου απελπισμένοι άνθρωποι, πεσμένοι στα γόνατα, περιμένουν το νεύμα του κουκουλοφόρου που θα τους υποδείξει ως αντιστασιακούς, αναγνωρίζει έναν δικό του άνθρωπο. Σε μια αναλαμπή, πετάει την κουκούλα και συντάσσεται με την άλλη πλευρά. Η ταινία δέχθηκε κριτική για τον τρόπο με τον οποίο αποδίδει το ιστορικό γεγονός του μπλόκου της Κοκκινιάς, κατά τη διάρκεια της γερμανικής Κατοχής.
«Ξεριζωμένη γενιά»
Δράμα, παραγωγής 1968
Σκηνοθεσία: Απόστολος Τεγόπουλος
Υπόθεση: Ένας πρόσφυγας της Σμύρνης ο Βασίλης μεγαλώνει στην Αθήνα με τον μπάρμπα Μάνθο που θα του μάθει μπουζούκι. Πιάνει δουλειά σε μια ταβέρνα, και με το ξέσπασμα του πολέμου πηγαίνει στο μέτωπο. Κατά τη περίοδο της Κατοχής συνεχίζει να εργάζεται στην ταβέρνα, και κάνει καριέρα σαν λαϊκός τραγουδιστής. Μοναδικός καημός του να βρει την αδερφή και τη μάνα του, κάτι που το κατορθώνει μετά από πολλές περιπέτειες. Θα μάθει ότι λέγεται Καρατζόγλου και ότι γλίτωσαν μόνο η μητέρα του και η αδελφή του. Ο πόλεμος θα τον φέρει στο μέτωπο, ενώ τα δύσκολα χρόνια της Κατοχής, θα τα περάσει στην ταβέρνα δουλεύοντας σκληρά.
«Τελευταία αποστολή»
Δράμα, παραγωγής 1949
Σκηνοθεσία: Νίκος Τσιφόρος
Υπόθεση: Μια νεαρή κοπέλα συλλαμβάνεται για το φόνο της μητέρας της. Στο αστυνομικό τμήμα αφηγείται την ιστορία της, ξεκινώντας από τον πρώτο χρόνο του Γερμανοϊταλικού πολέμου. Ο πατέρας της ήταν στρατιωτικός και είχε διαφύγει στο Κάιρο και η Ουγγαρέζα μητέρα της συζούσε με ένα Γερμανό αξιωματικό. Η κοπέλα μπήκε στην Αντίσταση και όταν ο πατέρας της γύρισε στην Ελλάδα για μια αποστολή, η μητέρα της τον πρόδωσε στους Γερμανούς. Η κοπέλα ομολογεί ότι δεν συγκράτησε το θυμό της και πυροβόλησε τη μητέρα της. Η τελευταία όμως, λίγο πριν πεθάνει, δηλώνει ότι αυτοπυροβολήθηκε και ζητάει από την κόρη της συγγνώμη.
«Καλάβρυτα – Άνθρωποι και σκιές»
Ντοκιμαντέρ, παραγωγής 2014
Σκηνοθεσία-σενάριο-έρευνα: Ηλίας Γιαννακάκης
Υπόθεση: Καλάβρυτα, 13 Δεκεμβρίου 1943. Ένας αφανισμός. Εκτέλεση ολόκληρου του ανδρικού πληθυσμού από 14 χρόνων και πάνω. Πυρπόληση όλων των σπιτιών. Αντίποινα, όπως είπαν οι Γερμανοί, για τη θανάτωση 80 στρατιωτών τους από τους αντάρτες. Και απέμειναν οι μανάδες. Με τα μικρά τότε παιδιά τους. Όσα τους είχαν απομείνει ζωντανά. Σε κρανίου τόπο. Οι μανάδες, ζωντανές-νεκρές, μεγάλωσαν τα παιδιά. Τα οποία σήμερα είναι ηλικιωμένοι άνθρωποι. Δεν είναι μονάχα η μνήμη της καταστροφής και του αίματος που τους έχει στοιχειώσει. Είναι ο διχασμός και το ανάθεμα για τους αντάρτες που οι περισσότεροι ντόπιοι θεωρούν υπεύθυνους για τα αντίποινα. Παραβλέποντας, μέσα στον πόνο τους, ότι οι αντάρτες κράτησαν ψηλά την τιμή μιας ολόκληρης χώρας, πολεμώντας με λύσσα τους εισβολείς. Είναι τα ερωτήματα που βαραίνουν ακόμα περισσότερο. Θα είχαμε αποφύγει την καταστροφή αν οι αντάρτες δεν σκότωναν τους Γερμανούς; Τι σημαίνει η λέξη αντίποινα; Και τι η λέξη καταστροφή; Γιατί εμείς;
«Φιλιά εις τα παιδιά»
Ντοκιμαντέρ, παραγωγής 2012
Σκηνοθεσία – σενάριο: Βασίλης Λουλές
Υπόθεση: Πέντε μικρά Εβραιόπουλα στην Ελλάδα της Γερμανικής Κατοχής που σώθηκαν από το θάνατο χάρις σε οικογένειες γενναίων Χριστιανών, πέντε «κρυμμένα παιδιά» που έζησαν μέσα στην απόλυτη σιωπή, αφηγούνται τις ιστορίες τους: ιστορίες τρόμου, πόνου και αγωνίας αλλά και στιγμές παιδικής ανεμελιάς μέσα στην αγκαλιά των «ξένων» σωτήρων τους, που στάθηκαν στοργικές φωλιές μακριά από τη φρίκη του Ολοκαυτώματος.
«Κρίσιμες στιγμές»
Δραματική σειρά, παραγωγής 2021
Σκηνοθεσία: Μανούσος Μανουσάκης
Το ομότιτλο διήγημα της Γαλάτειας Καζαντζάκη, «Κρίσιμες στιγμές», με πρωταγωνιστές την Τάνια Τρύπη και τον Άκη Σακελλαρίου, και εξαιρετικούς συντελεστές και ηθοποιούς, είναι το τρίτο σπουδαίο έργο της ελληνικής λογοτεχνίας που μεταφέρεται με τη μορφή μίνι σειράς, σε σκηνοθεσία Μανούσου Μανουσάκη.
Στην καρδιά της γερμανικής κατοχής, στα δύσκολα και ταραγμένα χρόνια που σφράγισαν ανεξίτηλα τη ζωή μιας ολόκληρης γενιάς, η ζωή ενός ζευγαριού αστών, του Δημήτρη και της Ντόρας Καλλιγέρη, αλλάζει ριζικά. Για την κυρία Ντόρα, η μία αποκάλυψη διαδέχεται την άλλη. Πρόσωπα που την εντυπωσιάζουν έρχονται στο σπίτι. Καταστάσεις εναλλάσσονται. Από τη μία την τρομάζουν και από την άλλη τη γεμίζουν με ενθουσιασμό και ελπίδα. Κάποια στιγμή έρχεται και το δράμα, που θα σφραγίσει την ύπαρξή της.
«Το βραχιόλι της φωτιάς»
Σειρά εποχής, παραγωγής 2023
Σκηνοθεσία: Γιώργος Γκικαπέππας
Υπόθεση: Το βραχιόλι που βρίσκει εντελώς απρόσμενα στα χέρια μιας ηλικιωμένης τσιγγάνας ο 45χρονος κοσμηματοπώλης Ιωσήφ Κοέν το 1962, γίνεται η αφορμή για μια καταβύθιση στο οικογενειακό παρελθόν και στην προσωπική του ιστορία στις αρχές του 20ου αιώνα στη Θεσσαλονίκη, όπου συνυπάρχουν άνθρωποι με διαφορετικές θρησκείες, ήθη και έθιμα. Εδώ ζουν η Μπενούτα και ο Μωύς Κοέν, ένα ζευγάρι επιφανών Εβραίων μαζί με τα παιδιά τους. Η γεμάτη περιπέτεια και ανατροπές ιστορία τους, ξεκινά από το 1917, όταν η μεγάλη πυρκαγιά στη Θεσσαλονίκη απειλεί τα πάντα. Η έγκυος Μπενούτα και τα τέσσερα παιδιά της βιώνουν στιγμές αγωνίας, όταν οι φλόγες ζώνουν την εβραϊκή συνοικία και ένας τσιγγάνος, τους σώζει την τελευταία στιγμή. Στον τσιγγάνικο καταυλισμό, η Μπενούτα θα φέρει στον κόσμο το στερνοπούλι της οικογένειας, τον Ιωσήφ, ένα παιδί γεννημένο μέσα στη φωτιά. Οι απώλειες πολλές αλλά το βραχιόλι, ένα πολύτιμο οικογενειακό κόσμημα, σώζεται. Ένα κειμήλιο που συνδέει ανθρώπους και γεγονότα, Εβραίους και Τσιγγάνους.
«Η αγάπη άργησε μια μέρα» – Η ΕΡΤ θυμάται
Δραματική σειρά βασισμένη στο ομότιτλο βιβλίο της Λιλής Ζωγράφου, παραγωγής 1997.
Σκηνοθεσία: Κώστας Κουτσομύτης
Υπόθεση: Το δράμα μιας παραδοσιακής οικογένειας, στο Νεοχώρι της Κρήτης, από την περίοδο της Κατοχής μέχρι τα μέσα της δεκαετίας του 1960. Η μικρή του κόρη ερωτεύεται και μένει έγκυος από έναν Ιταλό αντιφασίστα, ενώ ο αυταρχικός πατέρας αργοπεθαίνει.
«Ασθενείς και οδοιπόροι» – Η ΕΡΤ θυμάται
Δραματική σειρά – τηλεοπτική μεταφορά του ομότιτλου μυθιστορήματος του Γεωργίου Θεοτοκά, παραγωγής 2002
Σκηνοθεσία: Χρήστος Παληγιαννόπουλος
Υπόθεση: Βασικός άξονας είναι η αμφιλεγόμενη προσωπική διαδρομή μιας σπουδαίας ηθοποιού του μεσοπολέμου, της Θεανώς Γαλάτη (παρουσιάζει ομοιότητες με την ηθοποιό Ελένη Παπαδάκη, που επικρίθηκε στην Κατοχή για τις επιλογές τις και δολοφονήθηκε στα Δεκεμβριανά), η οποία βρίσκεται διχασμένη ανάμεσα στο πάθος της για έναν αξιωματικό των SS και τον έρωτά της για έναν Έλληνα αγωνιστή της αντίστασης.
«Μαύρη Χρυσαλλίδα» – Η ΕΡΤ θυμάται
Κοινωνική ιστορική σειρά, παραγωγής 1990, με πρωταγωνίστρια την Τζένη Καρέζη στον ρόλο της Ναταλίας φον Κράουζε, μιας γυναίκας που διαδραματίζει έναν διπλό ρόλο πληροφοριοδότη μεταξύ της αντικατασκοπείας του Γ’ Ράιχ και της Αντίστασης. Με μουσική του Γιώργου Χατζηνάσιου.
Σκηνοθεσία: Πολ Σκλάβος
«Oι μνήμες πέτρωσαν μέσα της»
Σειρά ντοκιμαντέρ, παραγωγής 2021
Σκηνοθεσία: Τάνια Χατζηγεωργίου
Η σειρά καταγράφει τις μνήμες καθημερινών γυναικών που έζησαν μια κατεχόμενη ζωή και επέζησαν της φρίκης του Β’ Παγκοσμίου πολέμου. Πάνω από 70 γυναίκες, από όλη την Ελλάδα, αφηγούνται πώς αναγκάστηκαν, σε μια τρυφερή ηλικία, να ωριμάσουν βίαια μέσα σε ένα βράδυ και να αντιμετωπίσουν τον πόλεμο, την πείνα, την κατοχή, την αντίσταση και την απελευθέρωση, με γενναιότητα, ψυχραιμία και ευστροφία. Άλλες δυναμικά, άλλες συνεσταλμένα, άλλες ακόμη φορτισμένες συναισθηματικά, οι γυναίκες αυτές θυμούνται πώς ο φόβος τους μετατράπηκε σε δύναμη και το παιχνίδι των ανέμελων παιδικών χρόνων έγινε ανάληψη καθήκοντος και ρόλος ενηλίκων. Το ντοκιμαντέρ αποτελείται από 4 αυτοτελή επεισόδια και εκτός από προσωπικές αφηγήσεις αξιοποιεί ανέκδοτες φωτογραφίες, video, έγγραφα μαρτυρίες και ακαδημαϊκές αναλύσεις.
«Συναντήσεις με τη μητέρα μου Λέλα Καραγιάννη»
Ντοκιμαντέρ, παραγωγής 2005
Στιγμές από τη δράση και την προσωπικότητα της Λέλας Καραγιάννη, της θρυλικής «Μπουμπουλίνας» της Αντίστασης, μέσα από την προσωπική, τρυφερή ματιά του γιου της Γιώργου. Καταζητούμενος στην διάρκεια της Γερμανικής Κατοχής, ο νεαρός συναντούσε κρυφά τη μητέρα του Λέλα, για τις ανάγκες του αγώνα. Ακόμα όμως και κάτω από κείνες τις δύσκολες συνθήκες, είχε την ευκαιρία να απολαμβάνει την τρυφερότητα και τη στοργή της ηρωίδας, που δεν έπαψε ποτέ να είναι μητέρα.
Παράνομες κινηματογραφικές λήψεις μεταφέρουν σπάνιες εικόνες από την Αθήνα της Κατοχής, ενώ οι αποσπασματικές μνήμες τού Γιώργου κρατάνε, ακόμα, κάτι από την «Βιολέτα της Πάρμας», το αγαπημένο άρωμα της Λέλας Καραγιάννη.
Commemorating the Anniversary of October 28th
on ERTFLIX
«Memory and Resilience»
Available for viewing outside Greece
ERTFLIX marks the Greek national holiday of October 28 with a special tribute featuring films, documentaries, and television series from the invaluable archives of ERT. The tribute is available for viewing outside Greece until 31 October.
Specifically:
Glory Sky | Drama, 1962
In the Macedonian countryside, two couples are separated at the outbreak of the Greco-Italian War. The two men leave for the Albanian front, fighting side by side with the village schoolteacher, who is the first to die. They too fall soon after, the front collapses, and mourning covers everything. The enthusiasm, the fleeting joy of victory, the disappointment of defeat, and the haunting, unanswered “why.” All under the terrible shadow of war’s horror.
Takis Kanellopoulos’s masterpiece, based on stories told by people who lived through the war of 1940, is regarded as one of the greatest anti-war films in world cinema.
Directed by Takis Kanellopoulos
The Roundup | Drama, 1965
Kokkinia, 17 August 1944. A group of German occupiers and their local collaborators set an ambush, arresting a black-marketeer during his wedding celebration. A traitor forces him to wear a black hood and identify known resistance fighters. In the end, the hero undergoes a transformation: as he walks among the kneeling captives awaiting the hooded man’s signal, he recognizes one of his own. In a moment of illumination, he throws off the hood and joins the other side.
The film was criticized for its depiction of the historical event known as “the blockade of Kokkinia” during the German Occupation.
Directed by Adonis Kyrou
Uprooted Family | Drama, 1968
Vasilis, a refugee from Smyrna, grows up in Athens under the care of Uncle Manthos, who teaches him to play the bouzouki. He works in a taverna and, when war breaks out, goes to the front. During the Occupation he continues to work there and becomes a popular folk singer. His only sorrow is finding his mother and sister, a goal he finally achieves after many hardships. He learns that his real surname is Karatzoglou, and that only his mother and sister survived. The war takes him back to the front, while the hard years of the Occupation find him in the taverna, struggling to survive.
Directed by Apostolos Tegopoulos
The Last Mission | Drama, 1949
A young woman is arrested for her mother’s murder. At the police station she recounts her story, beginning in the first year of the Greco-Italian War. Her father, a military officer, has fled to Cairo, while her Hungarian mother lives with a German officer. The daughter joins the Resistance, and when her father returns to Greece on a mission, her mother betrays him to the Germans. The girl confesses that she lost control and shot her mother – but before dying, the mother declares that she shot herself and asks her daughter’s forgiveness.
Directed by Nikos Tsiforos
Kalavryta – People and Shadows | Documentary, 2014
Kalavryta, 13 December 1943: annihilation. The execution of the entire male population aged 14 and above; the burning of every home. Retribution, the Germans claimed, for the killing of 80 of their soldiers by partisans. Only the mothers remained – with their surviving children, in a land of skulls. The mothers, living-dead, raised those children, who today are elderly. It is not only the memory of blood and destruction that haunts them, but also the division and the curse upon the partisans, whom many locals blame for the massacre – overlooking, in their pain, that the partisans upheld the honor of a nation by fiercely resisting the invaders. The questions remain: Could the catastrophe have been avoided had the partisans not killed the Germans? What does retribution mean? And what does destruction mean? Why us?
Direction – Screenplay – Research: Ilias Giannakakis
Kisses to the Children | Documentary, 2012
Five Greek-Jewish children who were saved by brave Christian families during the German Occupation, five hidden children who lived in total silence, finally tell their stories. Stories of terror and anguish, but also stories of salvation and carefree childhood into the arms of “strangers”– who became nests of love, away from the horror of the Holocaust.
Written and directed by Vassilis Loules
Critical Moments | Greek Drama Series, 2021
The short story of the same title by Galatea Kazantzaki, “Krisimes Stigmes” (Critical Moments), starring Tania Trypi and Akis Sakellariou, with an outstanding ensemble of actors and creative contributors, is the third major work of modern Greek literature to be adapted into a television mini-series, directed by Manousos Manousakis. Set in the heart of the German Occupation – during the harsh and turbulent years that left an indelible mark on an entire generation – the story follows an upper-middle-class couple, Dimitris and Dora Kalligeris, whose lives are turned upside down. For Dora, one revelation follows another: unfamiliar yet fascinating people begin to visit their home; circumstances shift between fear and elation, dread and newfound hope. And finally, a tragic event arrives — one that will forever shape her destiny.
Directed by Manousos Manousakis
The Fire Bracelet | ERT Period Drama, 2023
The bracelet that 45-year-old jeweller Iosif Cohen unexpectedly discovers in the hands of an elderly Roma woman in 1962 becomes the catalyst for a journey into his family’s past and his own story — back to the early 20th century in Thessaloniki, a city where people of different faiths, customs, and traditions once coexisted. Here live Benouta and Moys Cohen, a prominent Jewish couple, together with their children. Their story, rich in adventure and dramatic turns, begins in 1917, when the Great Fire of Thessaloniki threatens to consume everything. Pregnant Benouta and her four children live through moments of terror as the flames engulf the Jewish quarter — until a Roma man rescues them at the last moment. In the Roma encampment, Benouta gives birth to the family’s youngest child, Iosif — a boy born in the heart of the fire. There are many losses, yet the bracelet — a precious family heirloom — survives. A symbol that unites people and destinies, Jews and Roma, across time and memory.
Directed by Giorgos Gkikapeppas
Love Came One Day Late | ERT Archive, 1997
Dramatic series based on the novel of the same title by Lili Zografou.The drama of a traditional family in Neochori, Crete, from the period of the Occupation until the mid-1960s. The family’s youngest daughter falls in love with and becomes pregnant by an Italian anti-fascist, while the authoritarian father slowly fades away.
Directed by Kostas Koutsomytis
Invalids and Wayfarers | ERT Archive, 2002
Television adaptation of Georgios Theotokas’s novel of the same title. The key storyline is the controversial personal journey of a great actress of the interwar period, Theano Galati, (exhibiting similarities with actress Eleni Papadaki, who was criticised during the Occupation for her life choices and murdered in the WWII December events in Athens), who is torn apart by her passion for an SS officer and her love for a Greek resistance fighter.
Directed by Christos Paligiannopoulos
Black Chrysalis | ERT Archives, 1990
Historical drama featuring Jenny Karezi as Natalia von Krause, a woman living a dangerous double life as an informant between the Nazi counter-intelligence and the Greek Resistance.
Music by Giorgos Chatzinasios
Directed by Paul Sklavos
Memories Fossilized Deep Inside Her… | Documentary Series, 2021
A four-part documentary series recording the memories of ordinary women who lived under occupation and survived the horrors of World War II. Over seventy women from across Greece describe how, as young girls, they were forced to mature overnight — facing war, hunger, occupation, resistance, and liberation with courage, composure, and wit. Some speak with strength, others with restraint, all recalling how fear turned into power and childhood play became duty and adulthood. The series combines personal testimonies with previously unseen photographs, archival videos, documents, and academic commentary.
Directed by Tania Chatzigeorgiou
Lela Karayannis, the Fragrance of a Heroine | Documentary, 2005
Moments from the life and courageous resistance of Lela Karayannis – the legendary “Bouboulina” of the Greek Resistance – are tenderly recounted by her son, Giorgos.
Hunted during the German Occupation, the young man would secretly meet his mother to support the underground struggle. Even in those perilous times, he felt her warmth and affection — the enduring love of a mother who never ceased to be one. Rare clandestine footage captures images of wartime Athens, while Giorgos’s fragmentary memories still carry the scent of “Violeta di Parma,” his mother’s beloved perfume.
Written and directed by Vassilis Loules
GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE 2025
Left to right: Judge Anthony C. Kyriakopoulos; Kostas Chraniotakis, President of ENOSIS; Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher/Editor of Chicago Greek Press; His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer.
Great memories with friends at a reception, celebrating and honoring the Greek Independence Day
Remembering great memories with friends at a reception, celebrating and honoring the Greek Independence Day of March 25th in Chicago.
Left to right are Irene Pentzaropoulou, Vice Consul of Greece. Hon. Jim Edgar, Governor of the State of Illinois. Demetrios Zevelakis, Consul of Greece, and Thomas Stavrides, Vice Consul of Greece.
Rev. Fr. Panagiotis K. Malamis with Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor
of Chicago Greek Press
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION AT COOK COUNTY TREASURER'S OFFICE
On December 6, 2024, Cook County Treasurer, Maria Pappas, held a Christmas party at her Office. On display there were small Christmas trees from all over the world. Many guests participated in the event, including several officials and Consul Generals from many countries.
Traditional Dance Groups performed during the event.
Maria Pappas singing Christmas Carols
Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer with
Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County President,
singing Christmas Carols with others
Peter Kamberos (center) with Tim Maeder and
Frank Lucas
NEW PRIEST AT SAINTS ATHANASIOS THE GREAT & JOHN THE BAPTIST GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CHICAGORecently, Rev. Fr. Alexander Dunlop was appointed to serve at St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church.
Fr. Alexander Dunlop pictured with
Mark V. Tiniakos, Editor-Publisher of
Chicago Greek Press
Left to right: Pastor T.L. Barrett; Pastor John Harrell;
Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer and Toni Preckwinkle,
Cook County President
Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer with Mark V. Tiniakos,
Publisher and Editor of Chicago Greek Press
Christmas trees on display.
General, Ioannis Metaxas, Prime Minister of Greece with King George B, and Marshal, Alexandros Papagos, along with Crown Prince of Greece, Paul B', during the Greek-Italian War in 1940
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 26TH ANNIVERSARY
On March 23, 2024, the Knights of Columbus, St. Michael the Archangel Police Council #12173, celebrated its 26th Anniversary Celebration Dinner Banquet at Gaelic Park in Oak Forest, Illinois.
The Knights of Columbus Council is a unique council with members from throughout Chicago, suburbs, twelve States and all four time zones of North America. The Council has all aspects of law enforcement, City, County, State, Federal and the Military are within the Council to include civic leaders from City, County, State and Federal. The 2024 Man of the Year honoree was the Mayor of Rosemont, Illinois, the Honorable Bradley A. Stephens, 20th District, State Representative, Illinois, proud council member of Knights of Columbus, Police Council.
Ed Hozzian and Mark V. Tiniakos,
Members of Knights of Columbus
38th Ward Alderman Nicholas Sposato with Sir Knight
Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher/Editor of Chicago Greek Press
Left to right: Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight,
Congressman/Brother Knight Dan Lipinski and
Sir Knight Mark V. Tiniakos
Members of Knights of Columbus
Alderman Nicholas Sposato receives
an award from Dennis P. Fitzgerald,
Grand Knight, Chicago Police Council
#12173
Recently, Mark V. Tiniakos of the Chicago Greek Press, met with the Honorable
Charles P. Kocoras, United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, and
talked about current and passed issues of interest. The Greek-American community
has honored Judge Kocoras multiple times over the years with multiple awards for his
many services and achievements.
The Honorable Charles P. Kocoras with Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor and of the
Chicago Greek Press
Picture left to right: John Kass, former reporter of Chicago Tribune with Dennis Fitzgerald, Grand Knight,
Picture left to right: John Kass, former reporter of Chicago Tribune with Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor of Chicago Greek Press.
In 1997, I had the blessing to meet with His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew when he visited the Chicago area and I met him at the Chicago Metropolis, located at 40 East Burton Place, Chicago. A special reception was held at the Metropolis to honor him. The late Metropolitan Iakovos of Chicago and other high-ranking church officials welcomed the Patriarch. Also, distinguished members of the Greek community attended the reception.
The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew with Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor of Chicago Greek Press.
Consul Generals of various countries
Knights of columbus police council #12173
Members of Knights of Columbus, St. Michael Archangel, Police Council #12173 who advanced to 4th Degree on February 22, 2020.
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Emmanuel Hatzisavas with Mark V. Tiniakos
Mark V. Tiniakos with Mohammad Mansoori in
front of the displayed Greek tree
Members of the St. Michael the Archangel Police Council 12173
Members of the St. Michael the Archangel Police Council 12173 praying for law enforcement members at the Gold Star Families Memorial and Park
Mark V. Tiniakos with Hon. Attorney General for the State of Illinois Kwame Raul
Left to right: Emmanuel Hatzisavas,
Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer,
Nick Tiniakos, Peter Karahalios, attorney-
at-law, and Dimitrios Dallas
Left to right: Paul Vallas, former
Candidate for Mayor of Chicago,
Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher & Editor
of Chicago Greek Press, Nikos Galis,
famous basketball player, and Emmanuel
Koubarakis, Consul General of Greece