Biden-Harris Campaign Responds to AHI’s Proposed Policy Platform
The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) shares with the public the response it has received from Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joseph Biden,...
Biden or Trump: Does it make a difference for U.S. Policy in the Eastern Mediterranean?
Letter from the American Hellenic institute's President, Nick Larigakis
October 12, 2020
Well, here we are again. Four more years have passed, and the entire nation...
AHI infuriated over Turkey’s illegal reopening of Varosha Beach
In a letter to Secretary Pompeo, President Larigakis calls for a stronger U.S. response
Nick Larigakis, president of the Hellenic American Institute (AHI) wrote a...
PSEKA expresses dismay in Turkey’s illegal reopening of Varosha beach in Cyprus
On October 6th, 2020, Turkey announced the immediate opening of Varosha beach, an integral part of the fenced area of Varosha, in violation of...
Presidential Candidates’ Public Statements on Policy Issues of Importance to Greek-Americans
The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) announced it has published a record of public statements made by President Donald J. Trump, Trump administration officials, and...
60th Anniversary of Cyprus’ Independence commemorated by top US Policymakers
A special online event commemorating the independence of the Republic of Cyprus was organized on September 30th by PSEKA, the Federation of Cypriot American Organizations...
Greek/Cuban American Candidate for Congress Promotes American Dream, Fights Socialism
Special to the Hellenic News of America
Nicole Malliotakis wants to keep the American Dream alive, like it was for her Greek and Cuban immigrant...
Secretary Pompeo’s Visit to Greece Timely, Demonstrates Importance of U.S.-Greece Strategic Partnership
American Hellenic Institute (AHI) President Nick Larigakis wrote to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo ahead of his planned visit to Greece next week, which...
Senator Bob Menendez sounds alarm over Trump, Erdogan relationship in a letter to National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien
September 21, 2020
Mr. Robert O’Brien National Security Adviser
National Security Council
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. O’Brien:
I write regarding President Trump’s engagement with Turkey’s...
AHI to Pentagon: Congressionally-approved Military Construction Funding for NSA Souda Bay Needs to be Provided
American Hellenic Institute (AHI) President Nick Larigakis wrote to Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark Esper to raise the Institute’s concern that funding that has...
Menendez Lauds Decision to Lift Outdated Arms Export Restrictions to Cyprus
Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), a Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement after the State Department announced it would...
PSEKA applauds US on partially lifting decades-old arms embargo on Cyprus
PSEKA applauds the announcement by Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo that the United States is lifting its Arms Embargo for non-lethal weapons on the...
Head of State Department’s European & Eurasian Bureau Responds to AHI’s Letter To Secretary of State Pompeo
Turkey’s actions “provocative, unhelpful, and raise tensions”
WASHINGTON, DC — The United States has conveyed to Turkey that its actions...
Sarbanes, Hellenic Caucus Leaders Request Update from State Department on Reports of Turkish Violations of Greek and Cypriot Sovereignty
Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.) joined the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues and Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance in requesting an update from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo...
Chris Zannetos Announces Suspension of Campaign for Congress
Chris Zannetos, candidate for Congress in Massachusetts 4th Congressional District, today announced that he is suspending his campaign.
“I entered this race because our economy...