COSMOS Podcast

Mostly in Greek – Students from Saint Demetrios High School in Astoria visited our radio studio along with Assistant Principal Ms. Helen Karagiorgos. They spoke to Demetris Filios about their school, their studies, and their future plans. Saint Demetrios Preparatory School is the only K–12 Greek American school in the United States.

In Greek - Pantelis Bournias, Regional Vice Governor of North Aegean, civil engineer, owner of Themeliotechniki, engineering firm, real estate developer and broker. President of Chians abroad.

English:

Professor Christos Michalakelis, President of the organization STUDY IN GREECE, presents an exciting opportunity for English-speaking students to pursue higher education at one of Greece’s 24 universities — offering an excellent academic environment, high-quality studies, and remarkably affordable tuition costs.

Greek (Ελληνικά):

Ο Καθηγητής Χρήστος Μιχαλακέλης, Πρόεδρος του οργανισμού STUDY IN GREECE, παρουσιάζει μια εξαιρετική ευκαιρία για αγγλόφωνους φοιτητές να σπουδάσουν σε ένα από τα 24 ελληνικά πανεπιστήμια — σε ένα άριστο ακαδημαϊκό περιβάλλον, με υψηλό επίπεδο σπουδών και εντυπωσιακά χαμηλό κόστος φοίτησης.

In this inspiring episode, Anna Eliopoulos interviews Bob Trotter, a true friend of Greece and a hero whose dedication often goes unrecognized. Alongside his cousin in Nafpaktos, Bob founded the Hellenic American Search & Rescue Team, the only volunteer firefighting team in the region of Nafpaktia. Through his U.S.-based nonprofit, Friends of Hellenic Firefighters, Bob has helped ship nearly one million dollars’ worth of firefighting, search-and-rescue, and medical equipment to Greece—supporting not only his own team but also countless volunteer groups across the country.

Every summer, Bob spends two months on the front lines, battling wildfires throughout Sterea Ellada, while leading a campaign to fund a much-needed fire truck for his team. His unwavering service, generosity, and love for Greece embody the very best of the Hellenic spirit.

This episode is a heartfelt tribute to a man who asks for no credit, yet deserves it all.

“Now that everyone has voiced their concerns, it’s time to work together for our shared goal — the progress of our Church and our community.”  

In an exclusive interview on COSMOS FM, Archbishop Elpidophoros addressed the recent tensions at St. Demetrios Church in Astoria, emphasizing that the removal of seven parish council members, including the president, was not punitive or personal, but part of a necessary administrative and financial restructuring to ensure the parish’s long-term stability.

He announced the reappointment of two members — John Stroumpakis and Mr. Kritikos — to demonstrate his trust and desire for unity, and reiterated that he has not lost confidence in the faithful of Astoria.

On the financial front, he clarified that selling the parish’s new building would not solve the core issues, stressing instead the need for modernized governance and accountability. He reaffirmed his unwavering commitment that the St. Demetrios School will not close, calling it a cornerstone of Hellenic education in America.

Importantly, the Archbishop revealed that he has personally reached out to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation to revive its 2018 proposal for collaboration, which he strongly supports as a way to strengthen the school’s future.

He concluded with a call for unity and cooperation, urging all parishioners to work together for the advancement of the community and the Church.

ReBrain Greece is an initiative of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security of Greece aiming to connect leading companies operating in Greece, seeking collaboration with highly skilled professionals of the Greek diaspora.

This initiative is part of a broader national outreach strategy aiming to mitigate and reverse the effects of brain drain.

Building on the success of past events in Amsterdam, Düsseldorf, London, and Stuttgart, which attracted more than 5,000 participants and 120 delegations from major Greek enterprises and industry leaders, the Ministry is now extending its outreach to the United States. A ReBrain Greece event is scheduled to take place on Sunday, December 7, 2025, in New York City, with the goal of connecting highly skilled Greek professionals in the United States and Canada with companies in Greece.

The event will be hosted at the Marriott Hotel New York (Times Square).