by Dimitri C. Michalakis There are thousands of buildings in every city that need heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, electricity, fire protection, security, communications, often involving miles of ducts, pipes, wires—and among the largest and most respected firms responsible for the design of the lifeblood of every building is MG Engineering, a private firm based […]| NEO Magazine
This past May, neighborhoods across the Attica region were energized by the arrival of the THI Summer Youth Academy, the basketball camp for underprivileged youth organized by The Hellenic Initiative (THI). With the support of local municipalities and community organizations, families were informed about the upcoming camp, organized by THI in collaboration with Eurohoops. As part of the […]| NEO Magazine
by Kelly Fanarioti In a world where saltwater and steel have long been considered the domain of men, Marianthi Kasdagli has charted her own course and thrived. From a young age, the pull of the sea was undeniable, offering both a sense of freedom and a promising future. With a deep-rooted sense of duty and […]| NEO Magazine
by Markos Papadatos Academy Award nominee Lorraine Bracco (“Goodfellas”) chatted about starring in the new Netflix film “Nonnas,” which debuted at No. 1. In “Nonnas,” after the loss of his mother, Joe Scaravella (played by Vince Vaughn) risks everything to honor her by opening an Italian restaurant with a group of local grandmothers as the […]| NEO Magazine
For the 40th Annual PSEKA Cyprus Conference, PSEKA brought together in Washington, DC Greek American leaders from AHEPA, AHI, Cyprus-US Chamber of Commerce, FCAO, the Chios Federations of America and Canada and others to hear from 35 of our country’s most significant members of Congress and Senators, as well as high level officials in the […]| NEO Magazine
by Athena Efter Greek-born vocalist and musician Grigoris Maninakis has the distinction of being at the forefront of the Greek music scene in New York City for over 50 years. His promotion of and performances of Classical, Rebetiko, and “Entekhno” Greek music has also brought him to audiences all over the US and the world. […]| NEO Magazine
This summer, a beloved tradition from the Greek islands is crossing the Atlantic and landing in the historic heart of America’s capital. On July 20—National Ice Cream Day—Yala Greek Ice Cream will open its doors in Georgetown, Washington, D.C., becoming the first shop in the United States to serve truly authentic Greek ice cream. For founder Chrys […]| NEO Magazine
by James Terezakis The sun was setting in the west, casting its shadow on the Theodosian Walls. Built by the Emperor Theodosius in the 5th century, they stood for over 1,000 years, stretching three and half miles long. There was an outer wall, a moat, and then an inner wall, 39 feet high, designed with […]| NEO Magazine
by Dean Kalimniou* A chilling, fell wind sweeps across the ashen paving stones. Pedestrians raise their collars and clutch at their jackets in order to entrap the last vestige of warmth within them. It is so cold that the smell of the hecatombs of meat sizzling within the restaurants flanking the square barely keeps pace […]| NEO Magazine
When I was a kid, I lived on Chios island until I was about seven, and then I returned again a few years later to visit, and I remember the green that flooded the windows of the old Chevy cab that whisked us to the suburb of Kofinas, from all olive trees spilling over on […]| NEO Magazine
Summer is here and we are all waiting for the day of our departure to Greece and Cyprus. It’s not just a vacation, for that we have the Caribbean, it’s a kind of rebirth and if that sounds too dramatic, let’s say a rejuvenation process, one that will keep us running for another 11 months.It’s […]| NEO Magazine
