Emmanuel Koubarakis ☘

Consul General of Greece @GreeceInChicago. Personal account / views. RTs are not endorsement | Take only memories, leave only footprints.

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The Consulate General of Greece in Chicago @GreeceInChicago will remain closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of the United States’ Independence Day.

#IndependenceDay2026 #4thofJuly

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Μια ιστορία που συγκινεί.

Η Χαρίκλεια Αντονακ απέκτησε την ελληνική ιθαγένεια στα 96 της αποδεικνύοντας ότι η αγάπη για την Ελλάδα δεν έχει ηλικία.

Ευχαριστούμε τη Νίνα Μαρία Πασχαλίδου & την @Kathimerini_gr για την ανάδειξη αυτής της μοναδικής ιστορίας. https://t.co/wHXrs5pWhc

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@GreeceInChicago attended the opening of the AHEPA Midwest Regional Convention this evening, bringing together members of the Greek American community from five districts.

Congratulations to the organizers on a wonderful event and best wishes for a successful convention.🇬🇷🇺🇸

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📍Chicago Greektown | “We the People” 🇬🇷🇺🇸

@GreeceInChicago joined the opening and ribbon-cutting of the “We the People” public art exhibition, celebrating US250 and the values of freedom, democracy and artistic expression.

#ChicagoGreektown #PublicArt #US250

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Celebrating the completion of the 4th “Return to Your Roots” program 🇬🇷

11 Greek Americans from the Midwest explored Greece, strengthened their language and cultural ties, and connected with their roots. Building bridges between Greece & the next generation of Hellenism abroad.

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It was a pleasure to visit American Gasket Technologies (AGT) in Addison, Illinois, and learn the inspiring story of the Kalouris family. From Vlachata, Kefalonia, to a thriving U.S. manufacturing company, their journey reflects innovation, hard work and family values. 🇬🇷🇺🇸

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Return to Your Roots 2026 begins 🇬🇷

11 young Greek Americans from the Midwest departed Chicago for a 10-day journey through Northern Greece & Thrace as part of the 4th Return to Your Roots program. Wishing them a safe trip & a memorable experience reconnecting with their roots.

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May God grant His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael many years of health on the occasion of the feast day of his Patron Saint, the Holy Apostle Bartholomew.

Εἰς πολλὰ ἔτη, Δέσποτα!

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A full house tonight at @HellenicMuseum for an engaging seminar on Greek citizenship. Participants learned about citizenship pathways, documentation and recent developments. Thank you to our partners and all who attended. 🇬🇷

#GreekCitizenship #AskTheConsulate #ConsularServices

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Consular Corps Visit | Obama Presidential Center

@GreeceInChicago joined a pre-opening tour of the Obama Presidential Center ahead of its June 19 opening. The visit offered members of Chicago’s Consular Corps a first look at its educational, cultural and civic mission.

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📍 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Productive visit by @GreeceInChicago to UIUC. Meetings with Dean Rashid Bashir, faculty & researchers highlighted opportunities for collaboration between Greek & Illinois institutions in innovation, engineering and quantum technologies.

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Greek Citizenship Seminar | Chicago

Learn about Greek citizenship eligibility, procedures and required documents. Presentation, Q&A and individual consultations.

📅 June 10, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.
📍 @HellenicMuseum

Free admission. Registration required:
https://t.co/PnijelYTRk

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Memorial Day Ceremony | Hellenic American Veterans Memorial – Chicago

Yesterday, @GreeceInChicago participated in the Memorial Day ceremony at Hellenic Post 343, honoring the sacrifice of all those who served. A wreath was laid in tribute to Greek-American veterans. 🇬🇷🇺🇸

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@GreeceInChicago will remain closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.

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SOLD OUT!

The Third Greek Film Expo in Chicago has officially sold out! Thank you all for your enthusiasm for contemporary Greek cinema.

See you at @PRPickwick for four unforgettable days of films, special guests and discussions. 🇬🇷🎬

#GreekFilmExpo #GreekCinema

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At 96 years old, Ms. Antonak came to @GreeceInChicago to take the oath that made her a Greek citizen. A lifetime of resilience, family, community and identity carried across borders led to this moment. She reminds us it’s never too late to choose where you belong. 🇬🇷

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📍Chicago | Third Greek Film Expo 🇬🇷🎬

Join us for the opening screening of “Η Θεία απ’ το Σικάγο” (The Aunt from Chicago)!

📅 May 21, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Pickwick Theatre, Park Ridge

Free admission with registration:
https://t.co/lw6nLEOjcv

#GreekCinema #HellenicCulture

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📍Minot, North Dakota 🇬🇷

Today, we completed a journey across all twelve states under our jurisdiction. Deeply moved by the Greek-American community & the descendants of Greek immigrants who arrived in Minot in 1912 to work on the Great Northern Railway, keeping Hellenism alive.

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📍Urbana-Champaign | Europe Day 2026 🇪🇺
@GreeceInChicago was pleased to participate in the panel discussion “Transatlantic Relations in Today’s World” at @UofIllinois alongside the Consuls General of the Czech Republic, France and Spain. Happy Europe Day! 🇪🇺
#EuropeDay #UIUC

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📍Chicago | Cavafy Poetry Evening

“As you set out for Ithaka, hope your road is a long one…” C.P. Cavafy

The @HellenicMuseum hosted a beautiful evening dedicated to Cavafy’s poetry and legacy, bringing together our community, academics, students & friends of Hellenic culture.