AHEPA Family Celebrates Greek Independence at White House
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AHEPA, and its affiliated organizations, celebrated the 197th Anniversary of Greek Independence with the American Hellenic community at a White House ceremony held March 22, 2018. President Donald J. Trump and His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, Geron of America, provided remarks.
"We sincerely thank President Trump for hosting the event and for issuing a Proclamation that calls on the people of the United States to observe Greek Independence Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities," Supreme President Carl R. Hollister said. read more
Greek Independence Day Celebrations 2018
Annually, AHEPA family chapters, districts, and our communities, work together to promote parades across the country, to secure Proclamations from state and local governments, to organize flag-raising ceremonies at various State Capitols and City Halls, or to lay wreaths at memorial sites. Check out our photo galleryon Facebook for a few highlights and Supreme President Hollister's message.
AHEPA Applauds FY18 Appropriations Bill
AHEPA commends Congress for passage of the FY2018 Omnibus  appropriations bill, which was signed into law by President Donald J. Trump, March 23, 2018, announced Supreme President Carl R. Hollister.
"The legislation is a significant win for United States-Greece relations in addition to AHEPA family's community service programs, especially affordable housing for the elderly and resources for victims of domestic violence," Hollister said. "We commend Congress, and especially thank congressional appropriators, congressional leadership, and our champions, for substantial investment in a multitude of federal programs important to the AHEPA family's mission and U.S.-Greece relations." read more
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Ahepans Attend Ordination, Enthronement Ceremonies for Metropolitan Nathanel of Chicago
Supreme President Carl R. Hollister, Supreme Secretary Jimmy Kokotas, and Past Supreme President John W. Galanis attended the Enthronement of His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Chicago, March 24. In addition, Past Supreme President and Past Chairman of the Board Nicholas A. Karacostas and Executive Director Basil Mossaidis attended the Ordination of Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago at he Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, March 17. AXIOS!
Sad News | ANHC Chairman Emeritus Nick Stratas Passes Away
AHEPA mourns the passing of Chairman Emeritus of the AHEPA National Housing Corporation Nick M. Stratas, who passed away March 22, 2018. He was 85. Brother Stratas was a 41-year member of the chapter that proudly bears his name, Nick M. Stratas Chapter 310, Mobile, Ala. read more
Register Today! | AHEPA Family Supreme Convention
Make sure you are caught-up on the details of the 96th AHEPA Family Supreme Convention, July 22 to 27, 2018, Atlantic City, N.J. Harrah's Hotel & Casino will play host for our annual meeting. learn more PDF Register Today!
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Program Announcements
2018 National Scholarship Application Available
The AHEPA National Educational Foundation announced its 2018 scholarship application is available. The deadline to apply for an AHEPA National Educational Foundation scholarship is March 31, 2018. Become one of many students who received a national AHEPA scholarship since the foundation's inception. Apply Today!
AHEPA Journey to Greece 2018 Session
2018 AHEPAcademy Session | Apply Today!
Join a select group of Greek American students from across the country for AHEPAcademy, June 24 to 30, 2018, George Mason University, outside Washington, DC. Learn more
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Upcoming Events & Deadlines
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31 | AHEPA National Educational Foundation Scholarship Deadline
April
15 | AHEPAcademy Application Deadline
30 | AHEPA Journey to Greece 2018 Session Application Deadline
May
16 | AHEPA Family Capitol Hill Day
July
22 - 28 | 96th AHEPA Family Supreme Convention, Atlantic City, N.J.
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Greek American News Digest
Editor's Note: Editorials, Commentaries, and Opinion pieces are shared for information purposes only and do not necessarily reflect the views or policy positions of the Order of AHEPA, its affiliated organizations, and members.
EU leaders condemn Turkey for 'illegal actions' as transgressions continue
Ekathimerini (March 22)
European Union leaders meeting in Brussels on Thursday unanimously condemned Turkey for its aggression toward Greece and Cyprus and called on Ankara to release two Greek soldiers who have been in Turkish custody for more than three weeks. In a draft common statement, the European Council "strongly condemns Turkey's continued illegal actions in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea" and underlines its "full solidarity with Cyprus and Greece." read more
Turkey denies arrested Greek soldiers provisional release
Associated Press (March 27)
A Turkish court has again ruled against the release from jail of two Greek soldiers who strayed across the border and are accused of illegal entry into a military zone and espionage. read more
EU leaders set to condemn Turkey over Cyprus gas blockade
ABC News (March 22)
European Union leaders are set to condemn Turkey's efforts to stop natural gas exploration off Cyprus ahead of a meeting next week between top EU officials and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. In a draft statement, seen by The Associated Press Thursday, they call on Turkey "to cease these actions and respect the sovereign rights of Cyprus to explore and exploit its natural resources in accordance with EU and international law." read more
U.S. drops charges against Turkish president's guards who allegedly beat up protesters
CBS News (March 23)
U.S. prosecutors said Thursday they have dismissed all criminal charges against seven of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's bodyguards stemming from a brawl in Washington last year in which protesters were beaten. The charges were dropped last month just a day ahead of a meeting between Erdogan and now-outgoing Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, but the State Department said the timing was coincidental. read more
The station commander at RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire has visited 3 (Fighter) Squadron as it takes part in a NATO exercise in Greece. Exercise Iniochos 18 is a multi-national air warfare exercise that is organised annually by Greece's Hellenic Air Force. This year, 3 (Fighter) squadron is joined by the United States, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, Cyprus and Israel. Over 70 fast jets of various types have been flying on sorties that have built up to simulate full-scale warfighting across Greek airspace. read more
Best of Greece: Beautiful places and tastiest foods
Many destinations rely on a couple of well-worn beauty spots to carry their images as a vacation hotspot. When it comes to Greece, those picture-postcard scenes of blue skies, bluer seas and whitewashed villages are everywhere.The sun-kissed Mediterranean country has enough perfect locations to last anyone a lifetime of vacations. And there's seldom a better time to celebrate them on the week of Greece's national day, March 25. read more
Federer's stunning loss leaves Miami tournament wide open
Reuters (March 24)
Roger Federer suffered a shock 3-6 6-3 7-6(4) defeat to Australian wildcard Thanasi Kokkinakis on Saturday that will cost the Swiss his world number one ranking and leaves the Miami men's tournament wide open. read more
Greek guard Georgios Kalaitzakis to declare for NBA draft
ESPN (March 26)
Greek guard Georgios Kalaitzakis told ESPN that he will declare for the 2018 NBA draft. "I am very happy with Panathinaikos, but I decided to enter the draft because it's my dream to play in the NBA," Kalaitzakis wrote ESPN. "With hard work and commitment, I think I will achieve my goal." Kalaitzakis, a 19-year-old, 6-foot-6 combo guard, emerged on the NBA radar at the U18 European Championship this past summer, averaging 14.4 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 28 minutes over seven contests, and was rated the eighth-best NBA prospect at the event. read more
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