The annual awards’ ceremony of the American Hellenic Institute was held in Washington. Four personalities of the Greek Diaspora, involved in American political life were honored this year for their contribution to the promotion of issues related to Greece, Cyprus and Hellenism worldwide. With 39 full years in the struggle for the defense of human [...]
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Greek American and Jewish American Community Leaders Come Closer
American Hellenic Institute (AHI) President Nick Larigakis participated at a meeting between Greek American and Jewish American community leaders held at the Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish American Organizations in New York City on December 12, 2012. “I would like to thank the organizers of this very important initiative to foster dialogue between our [...]
Roosevelt Larigakis Passes Away
The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) mourns the passing of Roosevelt Nicholas Larigakis of Delran, N.J., who died on Nov. 8 at 89. He was the father AHI President Nick Larigakis. Roosevelt was born on the island of Skopelos, Greece and was always very proud that he was named after a U.S.president, Teddy Roosevelt. He endured [...]
Will Obama Change Stance on Greek Issues?
When he was elected to a first term in 2008, Greek-Americans were hopeful that then-incoming President Barack Obama would pay attention to issues that interested them. He didn’t really, with Greece eclipsed again by Turkey on the American radar screen. Turkish troops remained in Cyprus. Turkey still refused to re-open the Halki Seminary, even though [...]
Greek-American Groups Weigh Election Options
As the U.S. Presidential elections rapidly approach on Nov. 6, incumbent Barack Obama and his challenger, Republican nominee Mitt Romney – along with members of Congress – have been evaluated by the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) on their stances concerning Greek issues, including the Greek crisis, Cyprus, and Turkish challenges in the Aegean. [...]
AHI, ANCA Want Obama, Romney to Speak Up
Two of the leading Greek and Armenian American advocacy organizations, representing nearly five million citizens from across the United States, jointly called upon President Barack Obama and Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney to end their silence on Armenian and Greek issues and outline their views. “As two of the leading Greek and Armenian American advocacy [...]
Myths & Realities of Greece’s Economic Crisis
The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) hosted the policy seminar “The Greek Economic Crisis: Myth & Reality” featuring a panel of experts who examined various aspects of the topic on April 25, 2012 at the Capital Hilton, Washington, DC. Ambassador Vassilis Kaskarelis, ambassador of Greece to the U.S., provided closing remarks and participated in a Q&A [...]
AHI Releases 2011 Annual Report
The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) announced the release of its 2011 Annual Report. “All of AHI’s policy-based programs and initiatives for 2011 that advance the best interests of the United States on issues of importance to the Greek American community are encapsulated in this report,” said President Nick Larigakis. “We are especially proud to highlight [...]
Chicago’s Jane Monzures to MC AHI Hellenic Heritage Dinner
Chicago television and radio personality Jane Monzures will serve as mistress of ceremonies for the American Hellenic Institute‘s 36th anniversary Hellenic Heritage Achievement and National Public Service Awards Dinner, on Match 12 in Washington, DC. Monzures, a Chicago native, is the host of WGN-TV’s “Living Healthy Chicago.” Truly a media darling, she’s graced the airwaves [...]
AHI Commemorates OXI Day with Book Signing in Chicago
In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of OXI Day, the American Hellenic Institute (AHI) hosted book signings/presentations in Atlanta and Chicago, featuring Dr. George C. Blytas, author of “The First Victory: Greece in the Second World War.” The book was jointly published by AHIF and Cosmos Publishing. Chicago’s event, hosted under the auspices of The World Council of [...]
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