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How Greece Quietly Became A Global Player In Drone Technology
Greek drone makers ALTUS-LSA, Delian and Velos Rotors are gaining global attention in defense, surveillance, rescue and dual-use UAV technology, positioning Greece as an emerging aerospace innovator.
The Long Way Home: Sixteen Greek Soldiers Laid to Rest
On July 21, sixteen Greek soldiers finally made it home. Their return didn’t make front-page news here in the States. There were no crowds, no big headlines. But in Nicosia, Cyprus, the atmosphere was heavy.…
Scars of the Past, Hopes for the Future: Reflecting on the Turkish Invasion of Cyprus
On July 20, 1974, the serene island of Cyprus was shattered by the Turkish military invasion, forever altering the lives of Greek Cypriots and leaving a lasting scar on our collective memory. As we approach…
The Aegean In Dispute – The “Exclusive Economic Zone”
Countries that border the sea claim a well-established “12-mile limit” beyond their shore as sovereign territory. It belongs to them as if it were land. But, in 1982, an effort was made to divide the…
AHIF’s Foreign Policy Students Embark For Greece And Cyprus
Washington, DC – The American Hellenic Institute Foundation (AHIF) College Student Foreign Policy Trip to Greece and Cyprus begins its 14th year as students from across the United States gathered for briefings in Washington, DC.,…
AHIF College Student Foreign Policy Trip
Washington, DC – The American Hellenic Institute Foundation (AHIF) is accepting applications for its leading travel abroad program, the AHIF College Student Foreign Policy Study Trip to Greece and Cyprus, aimed to help Greek and…
AHEPA Panel Brings Greek, Cypriot FMs; American Jewish Leaders Together
AHEPA held a panel discussion on trilateral relations in the Eastern Mediterranean that brought together the foreign ministers of Greece and Cyprus as well as leaders of the American Jewish and Hellenic American communities, July…
AHEPA Applauds Administration’s Partial Lifting of Arms Prohibition on Cyprus
AHEPA applauds the Trump administration’s decision to waive the limitations placed on the transfer of non-lethal arms equipment to the Republic of Cyprus for one year, announced Supreme President George G. Horiates. “We commend the…
Michalis Violaris Comes To Philadelphia
The Cyprus Society of Greater Philadelphia proudly presents Michalis Violaris in concert, Friday, October 4rth 2019 at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre. The Pancyprian Choir of NY will also be featured. A reception with Cypriot Mezedakia,…
AHEPA Capitol Hill Day Reception and Awards Ceremony
Washington, DC – Ahepans and Daughters from around the country descended on our nation’s capital for Capitol Hill day 2018. Ahepa delegations representing various districts met with their elected representatives to educate them about issues…
Folk Songs from Cyprus Highlight 25th MGSA Symposium Opening
Atlantic City, NJ – There were lullabies and love songs, traditional folk songs of life on the island nation of Cyprus, sung by Fulbright scholar Nicoletta Demetriou. They highlighted the first evening of the Modern…
National Issues, National Security Issues, and the Lobby
With the election to the Presidency of Donald Trump and the possible inclusion of Greek- Americans in the new Administration, new hopes and expectations of the Greek-American community and perhaps the Greek nation as a…
