Celebratory Messages Honoring the Bicentennial of Greece’s Independence
The auspicious occasion of the 200-Year Anniversary of Greece’s war of independence was celebrated by our leaders and in cities across the globe. President Katerina Sakellaropoulou sent a message of gratitude to the Greek Diaspora, whose, “…self-denial and selfless contribution contributed to the awakening of the Greek national conscience and
Los Angeles City Hall to Commemorate Bicentennial of Greece’s Independence
US-Greek relations are the best they’ve been in modern history. Our friendship began during Greece’s war for independence and Greece’s 2021 bicentennial is an opportunity to celebrate this history and the values of liberty and democracy our peoples have defended for over 200 years. —Geoffrey Pyatt, US Ambassador to Greece
Bipartisan Senate Resolution Honoring Greece’s 200th Anniversary
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.),Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, was joined by Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) in introducing a bipartisan Senate resolution commemorating the 200thanniversary of Greek Independence Day, March 25, 2021. The bipartisan resolution celebrates the commitment to democracy that Greece and the United States share as well
The Cyprus Question: Turmoil on the Island of Aphrodite
An article from the archives, written in the Spring of 1974 for “Today’s World” before the invasion of Cyprus, written by AHC President, Dr. James F. Dimitriou when he was still a graduate student. The following historical article was published in “Today’s World” magazine in 1974. This is an historical
Statement on the violent insurrection that took place on January 6, 2021 in the US Capitol
Statement of the President of the American Hellenic Council on the violent insurrection that took place on January 6, 2021 in the US Capitol: At a time of great stress we must condemn the insurrection by the rioters in the U.S. Capitol yesterday. Our great nation was built on the
Happy 2021 from the American Hellenic Council
The American Hellenic Council sends best wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year! Words from our Board Members, On behalf of the Board of Directors of the American Hellenic Council I would like to extend our wishes for a Happy New Year with the hope of a brighter tomorrow! I
Season’s Greetings from the American Hellenic Council
Dear Friends, On behalf of the American Hellenic Council, I would like to wish you Καλά Χριστούγεννα & a Happy New Year! It has been a very challenging year for all and I hope you continue to be safe. We share the hope that the continued cooperation with the members
AHC Commends the Administration for imposing sanctions on Turkey
On behalf of the American Hellenic Council, we would like to commend the Administration for their long awaited decision to impose sanctions on the Republic of Turkey. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo announced the decision to impose sanctions pursuant to Turkey‘s violation of the “Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act
The Secretary-General for Public Diplomacy and the Greeks Abroad on the passing of Paul Sarbanes
A great loss and an irreplaceable void in the great fight for Hellenism has been dealt to us with the passing of the former Maryland Senator, Paul Sarbanes, said Ioannis Chryssoulakis, the Secretary-General for Public Diplomacy and the Greeks Abroad. His brave stance and timeless political position on Greece, as