American Hellenic Council

06/17/2026

Patriarch Bartholomew Meets President Erdogan on Halki Seminary Reopening.

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a highly anticipated meeting on Tuesday in Ankara to discuss the prospective reopening of the Holy Theological School of Halki.

Read more: https://greekreporter.com/2026/06/17/patriarch-bartholomew-president-erdogan-halki-seminary-reopening/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=2026-06-17&utm_campaign=GR+Daily+News+Brief

06/17/2026

Greece, Cyprus and Israel inaugurate the East Med Energy Center.
Houston became the backdrop for a major milestone in Eastern Mediterranean cooperation as the United States, Greece, Cyprus and Israel inaugurated the East Med Energy Center alongside the 3+1 Energy Ministerial Meeting, implementing one significant provision of the 2019 EastMed Act.

Read more: https://www.ekathimerini.com/politics/foreign-policy/1306515/greece-cyprus-and-israel-inaugurate-the-east-med-energy-center/

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06/14/2026

Ankara faces new diplomatic challenges on Cyprus as regional partnerships expand

An analysis from Nordic Monitor

Levent Kenez/Stockholm

05/05/2026

On Sunday, May 3, Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (D-38) met with AHC board members for a warm, inaugural meeting ahead of the primary elections.
We look forward to building on this dialogue and engaging more Greek-American voters in the near future.
A big thank you to Petros Restaurateur for hosting this wonderful gathering.

04/22/2026

AHC - Hellenic Lyceum: The Reality of Ancient
Hellenic Philosophy
Join us for an Introduction to ancient philosophical thoughts of Plato and Aristotle and through them of Socrates· presentation will include excerpts of the Republic, Nicomachean Ethics and the City State of the Athenians.
Guest Speaker: Menas Kafatos, AHC Board Member, Fletcher Jones Endowed Professor of Computational Physics and director of the ECHO Institute at Chapman University.
The presentation is supported by LMU Caloyeras Center for Modern Greek Studies, Chapman University, Hellenic Library.

Sunday, April 26 at 4:00 PM
McIntosh Center, University Hall 3999, 3rd floor Free parking in P1

04/15/2026

Last chance to reserve your seat!

04/07/2026

Annual Awards Gala 2026. A dynamic six-piece band will bring the evening to life with live music and vibrant energy.

Introducing Rooftop Sundays Live—our Gala performers, bringing their vibrant Greek sound and unforgettable parea to light up this year’s celebration!
The evening will also be graced by special appearances from soprano Michele Patzakis and Ariana Prappas, adding a touch of elegance and brilliance to the night.

Buy your tickets: www.americanhellenic.org

04/03/2026

Our 2026 Annual American Hellenic Council Gala is taking place on April 18, 2026, at the OMNI Hotel in Los Angeles, California.
This signature event brings together champions of Hellenism—community leaders, advocates, and friends—for an evening of unity and recognition.
We are especially proud this year to honor:
Hon. Andreas and Mika Kyprianides, with the Lifetime Achievement Award, and
Congressman Darrell Issa, with the Pericles Award.
Their unwavering commitment to the Hellenic cause inspires us all.
Our Gala is made possible by the generosity of members like you. Your support empowers us to continue our political advocacy, public education, and community engagement. We are deeply thankful to all our donors who uphold our mission and contribute to our vision of a stronger, united Hellenic voice in America and abroad. We look forward to seeing you at the Gala as we celebrate our heritage, honor our leaders, and renew our commitment to Hellenism.

www.americanhellenic.org

03/30/2026

Cyprus opens UK base issue.
Cyprus has opened discussions with Britain over the future of its military bases on the island, President Nikos Christodoulides said Wednesday, following a drone attack this month that raised fears the installations could expose Cyprus to a wider conflict with Iran.

12/12/2025

The two-state gambit: decoding Turkey’s strategic play in Cyprus

Turkey has been intensifying its promotion of a “two-state” solution in Cyprus, turning it into the centrepiece of its diplomatic narrative – or so it appears.
Most recently, during a meeting in Ankara with the Cypriot Turkish leader Tufan Erhurman, President Erdogan called the two-state model “the most realistic” option.

Read more: https://cyprus-mail.com/2025/11/30/the-two-state-gambit-decoding-turkeys-strategic-play-in-cyprus