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Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura represented the Greek government in the magnificent parade, which took place in New York on Sunday 22 April 2018, to commemorate the 197th anniversary of the National Rebirth. Thousands of the Greek diaspora flooded Manhattan's 5th Avenue to participate in the celebrations. read more

Ruling to Let Migrants Travel Around Greece, Officials Say
Wall Street Journal (April 18)

A Greek court ruled that migrants arriving on Aegean islands near Turkey should be allowed to travel freely around the country, officials said, a decision that could alleviate dire conditions on the islands, but might derail a pact between the European Union and Turkey to keep a lid on arrivals. read more

Stronger Greece can better act as a stabilising force in the region, Pyatt says
AMNA (April 20)



Greece can act as a stabilising force for good in the wider region and the stronger Greece is, the better it is able to do this, U.S. Ambassador in Athens Geoffrey Pyatt said on Friday, while addressing the Hellenic Air Force 6th Air Power Conference in Athens on "The Strategic Value of Air Power." "The US strategy for our diplomatic and military engagement with Greece is simple: the stronger Greece is and the healthier its economy is, the more Greece can act as a stabilising force for good in the wider region," Pyatt said, in an address to the conference on the use of the armed forces in peacetime. read more


Fulbright scholars celebrate program's 70th anniversary

Ekathimerini (April 24)

AHEPA Denounces Attempted Vandalism of Truman Statue

AHEPA Denounces Attempted Vandalism of Truman Statue

In a statement issued on Monday by Supreme President Carl R. Hollister, AHEPA strongly denounced the attempted vandalism of the Harry S. Truman Memorial Statue in Athens by left-wing extremists. read entire statement

Media Coverage: Ekathimerini | The National Herald | The Pappas Post | Hellenic News of America
Join Us! AHEPA Family Capitol Hill Day - May 16




Walk the Halls of Congress and fulfill your civic responsibility with us at the annual AHEPA Family Capitol Hill Day, Wed., May 16, 2018.

Kick-off Reception, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., Location: TBD
Salute to Civic Responsibility Reception, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Location: Capitol Visitors Center, Room SVC 212-10
Join us and fellow advocates from across the United States to educate members of Congress and their staffs on the public policy priorities of the AHEPA family and help grow the Congressional Hellenic Caucus. We will also honor excellence in public service.

Make plans to attend. Please RSVP by Friday, April 27 to admin@ahepa.org.

Check out highlights from 2017 Capitol Hill Day


AHEPA on Twitter | Sympathies to the Bush Family

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!

Program Announcements

AHEPA Journey to Greece 2018 Session
Journey to Greece this summer with AHEPA and Webster University! Earn college credit while traveling to a whole host of iconic ancient Greek sites and beautiful Greek locations. The 2018 session runs June 23 to July 21. Deadline to apply is April 30, 2018. Apply Today!
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The Ahepan

Hot off the electronic press! Check out the spring 2018 edition of The Ahepan. Catch a recap of from the Third International Leadership Mission, highlights from veterans being honored across the country, and preview the 96th Annual Supreme Convention in Atlantic City, N.J.! And see what our chapters are doing around the world in service to their communities in the Chapter News section! read it here

Upcoming Events & Deadlines

April
22 | Greek Independence Day Parade, New York City
30 | AHEPA Journey to Greece 2018 Session Application Deadline

May
14 | Deadline: The Ahepan Summer 2018
16 | AHEPA Family Capitol Hill Day

June
22 | Supreme Convention Registration Deadline

July
22 - 28 | 96th AHEPA Family Supreme Convention, Atlantic City, N.J.

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In Our Own Words. What AHEPA means to us.

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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.

Greek PM: Greek-Turkish relations in period of "instability"
ABC News
via Associated Press (April 17)




Relations between Greece and Turkey are experiencing a "period of instability," the Greek prime minister said Tuesday, stressing that Greece will not negotiate over any part of its territory. read more

Also: Turkish fighter jets harass Tsipras's helicopter (Ekathimerini)
Hundreds of refugees, migrants cross into northern Greece

Tampa Bay Times via Associated Press (April 17)


Greek authorities say hundreds of refugees and other migrants have crossed the land border with Turkey in the past two days, with illegal crossings in the area increasing significantly following Turkey's military operation in northern Syria. read more

Opinion | Zero progress
Ekathimerini (April 16)




But I am afraid of tomorrow. We have reached a fiscal balance after much effort and pain. But the country's foundations, its institutions, are still rotten. read more

Anastasiades has 'very useful' meeting with Theresa May
Cyprus Mail (April 17)



President Nicos Anastasiades described his meeting with British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday as "very useful." The two met at Downing street on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in London, where Anastasiades said he had the opportunity to inform May on the problems regarding a Cyprus issue settlement. read more

World's most influential scientist in modern space exploration returns to Greece
Greek City Times (April 16)



Through ingenuity, hard work, dedication, and passion, Professor Stamatios Krimigis, born on the village of Vrontados, Chios, has became one of the most influential scientists in the modern space explorations of the USA and the whole world. The man, who gave many of NASA's missions their finest hour, is Head Emeritus of the Space Department Applied Physics at Johns Hopkins University, member of the Academy of Athens, Greece, where he holds the Chair of Science of Space, and has now been appointed head of the newly established Hellenic Space Agency. read more

ASTA Kicks Off Destination Expo in Greece
Travel Agent Central (April 16)


The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) kicked off its Destination Expo in Greece over the weekend with Sunday's opening session in the Ancient Odeon of Herodes Atticus. President of ASTA Zane Kerby, joined by local partner and president of FedHATTA Lysandros Tsilidis and the Honorable Geoffrey R. Pyatt, Ambassador to the United States, greeted 300 travel advisors and more than 200 industry suppliers and tourism executives for the sold-out trade show in Athens, Greece, which is taking place April 14-17, 2018. read more

British journalist confesses his love for Greece
Neoskosmos (April 13)




Despite the fact that 64-year-old travel author, photographer, lecturer, interpreter and translator Paul Hellander was born and raised in the United Kingdom, growing up nextdoor to members of legendary band The Beatles in Liverpool, and chose to migrate to Australia in his adulthood, to date, very little has managed to overshadow his romantic attachment with Greece, which started in his youth and has persisted ever since. read more

3 Days in Athens, Greece
Conde Nast Traveler (April16)


Athens is far more than just your port of entry to a week spent island hopping. In the last few years, the Greek capital has enjoyed renewed status as a European arts capital-perhaps best signified by the arrival of the $623 million, Renzo Piano-designed Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in 2016, and last summer's super-sized Documenta art fair-the first time the festival had been held outside of Kassel, Germany. And though the country may still be recovering from a severe financial crisis, tourism is booming again: Just a three-and-a-half-hour nonstop flight from London, travelers flock here for the hilltop views of ancient ruins, corridors filled with artists and award-winning cocktail bars, and meals you'll remember long after you leave. read more



Tinos is the wild and raw Greek island of your dreams
The Globe and Mail (April 11)


Most people who travel to Greece bypass Tinos. And had it not been for for a one-week photography workshop I did there last summer, I, too, would likely have given it a miss. But that would have been a serious mistake. Only a 20-minute ferry trip from the glitz and glitter of Mykonos, Tinos is worlds away in attitude and appearance. read more

AHEPA Denounces Attempted Vandalism of Truman Statue

 

AHEPA Denounces Attempted Vandalism of Truman Statue

WASHINGTON, DC -- The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (Order of AHEPA), the leading membership-based service association for the nation's millions of American citizens of Greek heritage and Philhellenes, strongly denounces the attempted vandalism of the Harry S. Truman Memorial Statue in Athens by left-wing extremists, announced Supreme President Carl R. Hollister.

 

"AHEPA respects and encourages freedom of speech and the rights of individuals to gather and demonstrate peacefully," Hollister said. "However, there are certainly more productive and effective ways to express dissent or opposition than to resort to senseless acts of vandalism."

 

He added, "We commend the Hellenic Police Unit for the Reinstatement of Order for its effort to prevent the vandalism of the Truman Statue. We will work with the mayor of Athens and the municipality to explore measures to protect the Truman Statue, which has quite often been the target of vandals."

 

Background

 

AHEPA gifted the Truman Statue on behalf of Greek Americans when it was dedicated on May 29, 1963, before an audience of 20,000.

 

In his message that was read to the crowd, President John F. Kennedy stated: "I hope this outstanding memorial, which the Order of AHEPA has made possible, will come to symbolize not only our common heritage and efforts, but will serve to remind us of the high priority President Truman gave the progress of Greece toward economic development and social justice in peace and freedom."

 

Former Greek Prime Minister Constantine Caramanlis stated the importance of the Truman Doctrine at the statue's unveiling ceremony: "If the Greeks want to survive as a free nation, they should not forget the dramatic period with which Mr. Truman's name is linked. Should they forget it, they would deserve their fate and have no right to ask for anyone's help."

 

President Harry S. Truman was a member of AHEPA, joining on March 25, 1946, at ceremonies held at the White House. He was a member of AHEPA Chapter 73, Kansas City, Mo.

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Founded in 1922 in Atlanta, Georgia, on the principles that undergirded its fight for civil rights and against discrimination, bigotry, and hatred felt at the hands of the Ku Klux Klan, AHEPA is the largest and oldest grassroots association of American citizens of Greek heritage and Philhellenes with more than 400 chapters across the United States, Canada, and Europe.  

 

AHEPA's mission is to promote the ancient Greek ideals of Education, Philanthropy, Civic Responsibility, and Family and Individual Excellence through community service and volunteerism. 

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Join Us! AHEPA Family Capitol Hill Day - May 16 Walk the Halls of Congress and fulfill your civic responsibility with us at the annual AHEPA Family Capitol Hill Day, Wed., May 16, 2018.   Kick-off Reception, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., Location: TBD Salute to Civic Responsibility Reception, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Location: Capitol Visitors Center, Room SVC 212-10 Join us and fellow advocates from across the United States to educate members of Congress and their staffs on the public policy priorities of the AHEPA family and help grow the Congressional Hellenic Caucus.  We will also honor excellence in public service.   Make plans to attend.  Please RSVP by Friday, April 27 to admin@ahepa.org.  Check out highlights from 2017 Capitol Hill Day

"Τhe Periclean" newsletter

April 2018                                                                                                      Issue 38

Message from the Supreme President Brothers and Sisters of the AHEPA Family,     On behalf of the entire Sons of Pericles Supreme Lodge, I want to extend our best wishes to everyone for a wonderful and blessed Easter Season! Coupling with the Easter season, Springtime has also come to bring new life and energy to the country. The Sons of Pericles have continued to work very hard and with this new energy, we have been able to push through the winter months in stride, capitalizing on all of the opportunities that have presented themselves. We have continued to reap the benefits of being the National Project of AHEPA and have currently grown further this calendar year to 11 new or reactivated chapters!  Most recently, Tacoma, WA; Minneapolis, MN; and Upper Darby, PA have reactivated their chapters.  We are thrilled to have all of the new members and see each of these chapters grow, in addition to our existing ones!   Springtime also signals the mark of the beginning of District Convention Season. As we inch closer and closer to our Supreme Convention in the summer, we aim to use our District Conventions to visit our chapters across the country and Canada. We will be doing so this year by visiting as many District Conventions as possible. With the mass influx of chapters and members, we find it imperative to visit our chapters to insure their success, as well as build strong relationships. If you have not already spoken with the Supreme Lodge Liaison to your district, please reach out to them to schedule their visitation. We will be doing our best to reach everyone this year!   We hope to continue our streak of success this year through all of the support we have received within the AHEPA Family. Thank you to everyone that has helped to make this year so special! Bigger and better things are on the horizon!   Fraternally, as always, Bill Poulos III Supreme President

Upcoming Events

April 13-15: Greeks in Atlanta June 8-10: Greeks in NYC July 22-27: Supreme Convention, Atlantic City, NJ

The AHEPA Family Celebrates Greek Independence Day at the White House On Thursday, March 22, Brother Supreme President Bill Poulos traveled to Washington, DC to join other members of the AHEPA Family and Greeks from across the globe in the annual celebration of Greek Independence Day, which was graciously hosted at the White House. Esteemed members and leaders of the AHEPA Family were treated to a wonderful reception headlined by President Donald Trump and His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios. Brother Bill Poulos was joined by; AHEPA Supreme President Carl Hollister, Daughters of Penelope Grand President Eva Jean Fomalont, Maids of Athena Grand President Sophia Shakolas, and other Grand and Supreme Lodge Officers.               The Sons of Pericles would like to thank President Trump for the hospitality and graciousness of hosting this event, honoring Greek Independence and further promoting Hellenism throughout the entire United States. We are honored to be part of this annual event and hope to help contribute to the continued influence the Hellenic Community has on this great country.

Sons of Pericles & Maids of Athena on Display in Columbus, Ohio The Buckeye District 11 hosted their Regional Awards Banquet in Columbus, Ohio on March 17, where several esteemed members of the district were honored with awards of excellence. The Sons of Pericles and Maids of Athena were also at the forefront of the evening, further benefiting from being the National Project of AHEPA and the Daughters of Penelope   The Junior Orders as well as the Modern Greek Program at The Ohio State University were direct beneficiaries of this event.  The event was able to raise roughly $10,000 for the Sons and Maids, all of which will be used to continue the pursuit of growth, expansion, retention, and promotion of Hellenism in both Orders. We want to graciously thank everyone that attended and donated to our Order.  We are continually grateful for our Senior Orders for their love and support to carry on the legacy that AHEPA has created. We are proud to serve and we plan to achieve greater goals with your generosity and support.

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AHEPA Attends American Hellenic Council's Annual Gala (L-R): AHC's Chairman of the Board Dr. Mena Kafatos, Supreme Governor George Booras, U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman, and Supreme President Carl Hollister. Supreme President Carl R. Hollister attended the American Hellenic Council of Supreme President Hollister and Supreme Governor Booras with U.S. Rep. Chu. California's 44th Annual Gala, held in Los Angeles, March 31, 2018. Supreme President Hollister appreciated the opportunity to offer greetings to the audience.  He also had the opportunity to discuss AHEPA's public policy priorities with U.S. Representatives Brad Sherman (D-CA), a senior member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Judy Chu (D-CA). Both legislators are members of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus.  The gala honored:  Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks, CEO/president, Earth Friendly Products; world-renowned archaeologist, Prof. John Camp, who is a Stavros Niarchos Foundation professor of Classics and the director of the Athenian Agora, American School of Classical Studies at Athens; and Real Estate Developer, Philanthropist, and Community Advocate Aris Anagnos. Supreme Governor George Booras accompanied the supreme president.   President of the Republic of Cyprus Writes to AHEPA Supreme President Carl R. Hollister received a letter from President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades.  President Anastasiades thanked Supreme President Hollister for his letter congratulating President Anastasiades on his re-election in February.  "...I look forward to further strengthen our longstanding cooperation with AHEPA," the Cypriot president wrote.  President Anastasiades added he appreciates AHEPA's support for Cyprus's efforts to reach a comprehensive solution and that he looks forward to meeting with AHEPA in May during AHEPA's annual overseas excursion. AHEPA on Twitter | Turkey Must Meet Its Responsibility to the World Heritage Convention        Re-upping our 2016 statement   Our 2013 letter to UNESCO AHEPA on Twitter | Enactment of the Economic Recovery Act of 1948 -- also known as The Marshall Plan -- remembered   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! Don't forget to follow AHEPA on social media:

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AHEPA Family Celebrates Greek Independence at White House

AHEPA Family Celebrates Greek Independence at White House Greek Independence at the White House 2018 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 ICYMI | Catch Two-time AHEPA-Harry Agganis Awardee Antetokounmpo's 60 Minutes Interview Most people can't pronounce his name, but he's one of the best players in the NBA. And he has quite the story about how he got there.  watch here Ahepans Attend Ordination, Enthronement Ceremonies for Metropolitan Nathanel of Chicago Supreme President Carl R. Hollister, Supreme Secretary Jimmy Kokotas, andPast 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! Don't forget to follow AHEPA on social media:

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 Journey to Greece this summer with AHEPA and Webster University! Earn college credit while traveling to a whole host of iconic ancient Greek sites and beautiful Greek locations. The 2018 session runs June 23 to July 21. Deadline to apply is April 30, 2018. Apply Today!  Share: Our 2018 Journey to Greece Promo Video 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 Application Deadline: April 15, 2018 Share: AHEPAcademy Promo Video (via Facebook) Apply Today! Upcoming Events & Deadlines March 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. Join AHEPA Today! In Our Own Words. What AHEPA means to us. Join AHEPA Now 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  RAF Takes Part In Greek Air Force Exercise For First Time In Years Forces Network (March 23)   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 CNN (March 23)   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