President of Cyprus Honors Andreas Kyprianides with Medal of Exceptional Service
In August 29, 2025, in a ceremony held at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, awarded the Medal of “Exceptional Service” to Mr. Andreas Kyprianides, in recognition of his decades-long and multifaceted contributions to Cyprus, the Cypriot diaspora, and Hellenism at
AHC Engages with Jim Desmond and Darrell Issa at Dana Point Fundraiser
On July 29, 2025, Jay Tourgoutian and Konstantine Kabilafkas represented the American Hellenic Council (AHC) at a fundraiser in Dana Point supporting Jim Desmond, Orange County Supervisor and candidate for California’s 48th Congressional District. The event drew over sixty donors to a stunning, beachfront house with sweeping sea views and
On Greece’s Eastern Edge: Confronting Provocations and Shaping Strategic Responses in Samos, Greece
In July 2025, Dimitra Kasdagli, Executive Director of the American Hellenic Council (AHC), visited Eastern Samos to discuss with Mayor Paris Papageorgiou the island’s political and geopolitical challenges, from migration pressures to regional security at the heart of the Eastern Aegean. Q: The American-Hellenic Council began in 1974 with the
Strengthening Ties with Greece: AHC Meets with Secretary General for Greeks Abroad in Athens, Greece
Strengthening Ties with Greece: AHC Meets with Secretary General for Greeks Abroad in Athens, Greece In late July 2025, Dimitra Kasdagli, Executive Director of the American Hellenic Council (AHC), met with Ms. Maira Myrogianni, Secretary General for Greeks Abroad and Public Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, along with
AHC Meets with Chairman of Foreign Affairs Committee, Brian Mast and Rep. Young Kim at Orange County Fundraiser
On June 17, 2025, Dimitra Kasdagli, Executive Director of the American Hellenic Council (AHC), and AHC board member Konstantine Kabilafkas attended a fundraiser in Orange County, CA, for Congresswoman Young Kim (R-CA), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Congressman Brian Mast (R-FL), Chairman of the Committee. Chairman
An all-tell interview with Lieutenant Governor of the State of Nevada, Mr. Stavros Anthony
Mr. Stavros Anthony, Lieutenant Governor of the State of Nevada in an all-tell interview discusses his heritage, political career, trade and tariffs, immigration policy and US relations with NATO and Cyprus In April 2025, we had the opportunity to meet Stavros Anthony, the Greek-Cypriot Lieutenant Governor of Nevada, a man
Discover the book “The Making of Modern Los Angeles”
Authored by Nick Patsaouras and Jim Birakos, The Making of Modern Los Angeles is a timely and inspiring reflection on the growth of one of the world’s most dynamic cities. In light of recent challenges—from wildfires to social transformation—this book offers a thoughtful tribute to the resilience, vision, and spirit of unity that
Shifting Sands: Implications of regime change in Syria and the role of Turkey in the fall of the Assad regime
An essay by Ioannis Fidanakis, former Executive Director of the American Hellenic Council. After more than a decade of harrowing bloodshed that has displaced over 14 million people, the Syrian Civil War has finally ended, and the last vestige of Ba’athism has fallen. What began as a surprise offensive out
AHC meets with Deputy Minister of Culture of Cyprus, Dr. Vassiliki Kassianidou and the Ambassador of Cyprus to the United States, Hon. Evangelos Savva
On December 11, members of the community and many members of the American Hellenic Council met with Deputy Minister of Culture of Cyprus, Dr. Vassiliki Kassianidou and the Ambassador of Cyprus to the United States, Hon. Evangelos Savva on their visit to Los Angeles. During the meeting, organized and