Corfu magic
“Gradually the magic of the island settled over us as gently and clingingly as pollen.” ― Gerald Durrell on Corfu, My Family and Other...
On the Road in Greece: Georgiadis Accessories & Souvenirs, Alexandroupolis, Greece
By Catherine TsounisAlexandroupolis is a modern city of Thrace that lied on our itinerary for a summer 2019 Kapogiannis tour. When we crossed the...
President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou addresses the Greek Diaspora on the occasion of March 25th
My dear countrymen,Greek and Greeks abroad,It is with great pleasure that I address today to you, the Greek Greeks, for the first time since...
Supreme President responds to New York Times Article on Border Crisis
ORDER OF AHEPA
March 12, 2020 Letters to the EditorNew York Times620 Eighth AvenueNew York, N.Y. 10018 Dear Editor: The reporting of Greek-Turkish border incidents...
The Hellenic Initiative Fuels the Work of Kivotos Tour Kosmou with $20,000
(ATHENS, GREECE, March 11) The Hellenic Initiative (THI) empowered the humanitarian work of the NGO “Ark ofthe World- Kivotos tou Kosmou” with a $20,000 donation. Through...
Call to Action: Implore U.S. Congress to Act on the Migrant Crisis in Greece
On behalf of the Order of the Sons of Pericles and the youth in the Hellenic community, we ask all of our members and...
Hermes Expo is ever-changing, but its mission is as relevant as ever: fostering mutual business relationships
You could say that West Germany was partly responsible for the Hermes Expo and the Hellenic News of America. Both were created by Paul Kotrotsios...
The Honorable Mr Mevlut Cavusoglu
By Leonidas Koumakis
Honorable Mr. Cavusoglu,
With all due respect to your office, please allow me to submit certain queries which may be shared not only...
Erdogan Unchecked
By CDR Demetries Andrew Grimes, USN Ret.
The UN, EU, NATO, have all remained silent as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government coordinates the largest...
Northern Aegean Relief Alliance Plans Rally to Address Greece’s Migrant Humanitarian Crisis in NY on March 8th
Athens Square Park – Astoria, NY Sunday, March 8 at 2 pm
Astoria, NY – March 2, 2020 – A rally to raise awareness about...
Statement from Congressman Bilirakis on the Refugee Crisis in Greece
“Turkey’s actions to open its borders and allow the unmitigated flow of refugees to Greece in disproportionate numbers is creating an untenable situation and...
AHI Statement on Turkey’s Provocative, Illegal Refugee Ploy
WASHINGTON, DC — The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) issued the following statement:Illegal immigration via Turkey compromises Greece’s security, stability, and economic development. Greece is well...
Eleni Poulos Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Eleni Tours, Brings Personal Touch and Love of Greece to the Business
By David Bjorkgren, senior editorSpecial to the Hellenic News of America Eleni Poulos started her travel agency in an unusual place—her son’s bedroom.Nearly 30 years...
Statement on Greek-Turkish Border Migration Crisis
WASHINGTON -- Supreme President George G. Horiates has issued the following statement:AHEPA staunchly backs Greece's right to defend its borders as a new surge in migrant...
Migrant Crisis Awareness on March 8th in Astoria
The community is invited to come together and show unity for our beloved Chios as well as its neighboring northern Agean islands.Location: Athena Square...
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Demetrios Zemenides
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