Greek “rebetes” (folk musicians) of the tri-state area and beyond set the traditional Greek spirit loose in various restaurants, tavernas, special occasions and Greek festivals around the US. Mr. Achilleas Papaefthemiou, quoted as the “nightingale of the Greek Diaspora in America”, and his group, bring us a beautiful new CD, compiling Greek America’s favorite Greek [...]
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Leonsis’ Capitals Named Finalist for Professional Sports Team of the Year
The Washington Capitals owned by Greek-American Ted Leonsis have been named a finalist for the Professional Sports Team of the Year at the 2010 Sports Business Awards, presented by Street & Smith’s SportsBusiness Journal and SportsBusiness Daily. The Capitals are one of five nominees and the only NHL team in the group. “This nomination is [...]
President Obama Celebrated Greek Independence Day
President Obama celebrated Greek Independence Day on Tuesday March 9th this year. Archbishop Demetrios, Vice president Joe Biden and the Secretary of State Hilary Clinton were present for the Greek Independence day celebration. Greek Prime minister George Papandreou who earlier had a meeting with president was also present at the East Wing where the party [...]
Papandreou Says Meeting with Obama was Successful
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou expressed his absolute satisfaction over the results of his meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama at the White House on Tuesday afternoon, since not only did he find understanding regarding proposals on the joint handling of profiteers, but secured the visa waiver for Greek citizens visiting the United States as [...]
Greek PM’s Full Schedule in Washington
Papandreou is in Washington this week for meetings with U.S. officials on the crisis that Europe is facing. His agenda besides economic talks includes the reaffirmation from the US to help improve Greek-Turkish relations, and that the current administration remains on Greece’s side in the name issue with F.Y.R.O.M. The Greek Prime Minister met today [...]
Greek PM George Papandreou Talked about European Crisis at Brookings Institution
Greek Prime Minister George papandreou during his visit in Washington talked at the Brookings Institution about relations between Greece and the United States. He compared the current crisis with the crisis of 1947 that led President Truman to the Marshall Plan. “I have come to Washington this week to speak about another crisis in Europe” [...]
AHEPA Applauds House Committee’s Passage of Armenian Genocide Resolution
American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), a leading association for the nation’s three million American citizens of Greek heritage, and countless Philhellenes, issued the following statement on yesterday’s passage of H.Res.252, the Armenian Genocide Resolution, by the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs: “We applaud the passage of H.Res.252, the Armenian Genocide Resolution, by [...]
American Hellenic Council Members Promote “Hellenic Issues” in Recent DC Trip
The last week of February AHC Board Member Kathy Tavoularis and AHC President Mike Galanakis had a barrage of meetings with elected officials in Washington D.C. in an effort to promote our issues to elected represenatives across the full spectrum of the political establishment. “The meetings were very productive and we were commended on our [...]
White House to celebrate Greek Independence Day on March 9th
The White House will celebrate Greek Independence Day on March 9th this year. The reason for celebrating two weeks earlier instead of the actual day on March 25th is because president Barrack Obama has a very heavy schedule and will be out of the country on the 25th. As officials reported to a Greek-American member [...]
Rep. William Delahunt joined Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues
Rep. Delahunt assumed the chairmanship of the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe following the resignation of the subcommittee’s former chairman, U.S. Rep. Robert Wexler (D-19-FL), from Congress. “We thank Congressman Delahunt for joining the Hellenic Caucus,” said President of A.H.E.P.A.Nicholas A. Karacostas. “It is especially important because of his chairmanship of the [...]
AHEPA President Received at White House
On Monday, December 14, AHEPA Supreme President Nicholas A. Karacostas attended a White House reception at the invitation of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. Karacostas was honored to represent the AHEPA family. The supreme president of AHEPA also had the opportunity to briefly chat with President Obama, who conveyed his best wishes [...]
Greek Films travel to Washington
Two Greek Films are being showcased in Washington within the framework of the 22nd European Union Film Showcase organized by the European Union with the screening of films from all EU members states. The films are: “Athens-Constatinople” by Nikos Panayiotopoulos to be screened today, November 12th and “Small Crime” by Christos Georgiou to be screened [...]
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05 / 23 George Tsetsekos to Step Down as Dean of LeBow College
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11 / 27 Greek American Pihakis Busted by Feds for $5.8 Million
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