AHC Leadership speaks with U.S. Ambassador to Greece, Geoffrey Pyatt
On March 20, American Hellenic Council (AHC) leadership invited U. S. Ambassador to Greece, Geoffrey Pyatt, to participate in a conversation about the latest developments in the U.S.-Greek bilateral relationship. In a wide-ranging discussion, Ambassador Pyatt highlighted the strength of the U.S.-Greece relationship and commended Greece’s handling of difficulties it currently
Message from Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for Greek Independence Day
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ televised address to the nation: a message of hope, strength, unity, and perseverance on Greek Independence Day Our national holiday, this year, finds our country in an unprecedented state. We are not celebrating on the streets and town squares. But we are honoring it from our
Message to the Diaspora from the President of the Hellenic Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou – March 25, 2020
Message From the President of the Hellenic Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou To the Greeks abroad, on the occasion of Greek Independence Day of March 25th My dear compatriots, Greek women and Greek men abroad, It is with great pleasure that I address you today, the Greeks abroad, for
Message from Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on COVID-19 – March 22nd, 2020
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ televised address to the nation, on Sunday, March 22nd, as he announces the nation’s most restrictive measures yet. My fellow citizens, Just a few moments ago, I instructed the relevant ministers to proceed with the necessary actions, so that as of 6 AM on Monday, March
Message from Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on COVID-19 – March 19th, 2020
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ televised address to the nation, on Thursday, March 19th – his third in a week – on the government’s response to the coronavirus and the measures to boost the economy. My fellow citizens, We communicate once again, as I promised you, with new information on the
Message from Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on COVID-19 – March 17th, 2020
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ televised address to the nation, on Tuesday, March 17th – his second in a week – on the spread of the coronavirus. My fellow citizens, I am addressing you once more – a second time in just a few days – in regards to the threat
A Message from Chairman & President, James F. Dimitriou on COVID-19
Dear Friends and Supporters of the American Hellenic Council, As part of the American Hellenic Council family, I wanted to reach out to you personally regarding the current state of affairs that we are all facing. Your safety and well-being are of utmost concern to us all. We want
46TH Annual Awards Gala Postponed
Due to the recent developments with COVID-19 and following Governor Newsom’s recommendation, the American Hellenic Council will be postponing the 46th Annual Awards Gala set for Saturday, March 28th. We hope to secure a new date soon. From the comfort of your own home, you can tune in and watch as we highlight the
Congressman Gus Bilirakis Letter to the Editor to the NYTimes
The New York Times published an article titled We Are Like Animals’: Inside Greece’s Secret Site for Migrants, wrongly claiming that Greece is operating a “blacksite” on its border with Turkey, as Turkey’s President Erdogan continues to weaponize migrants in a deliberate effort to destabilize Greece and blackmail the EU. Congressman Gus Bilirakis, co-chair