Nana Mouskouri Honored with Order of Merit by German President
Internationally renowned Greek singer Nana Mouskouri, with her 92nd birthday approaching on October 13, was among 21 prominent figures honored with the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany for their contribution to democracy. The awards ceremony took place on the occasion of this year’s German Unity Day with Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier presiding. "The fact that, despite
NEW YORK – Kyle A. Diamantas, the acting head of the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has Greek roots on his father’s side that can be traced specifically to the island of Chios. He is serving at a time when the federal agency is at the center of major public health decisions. Diamantas’ Greek heritage has received little attention in the American press and is not mentioned in his official biographies.
It emerges, however, from the obituary of his grandfather, William J. Diamantas, who was born on September 9, 1932, on Chios and died on August 5, 2011, at the age of 78. According to the obituary, William Diamantas’ family immigrated from Greece to New York in the 1930s.
He attended New York University (NYU) and the Columbia School of Broadcasting and initially pursued work in theater and radio. He also served in the Korean War and. In 1958, married Diana Lindsley.
