American Hellenic Institute

Bilirakis, Malliotaki and other US MPs ask Blinken for an update on Turkey-Hamas relations

In a bipartisan letter set to be sent tomorrow, Thursday, to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines, a group of American lawmakers will request a classified briefing regarding the alleged presence of Hamas Political Bureau members in Turkey.

AHI president calls for stronger Greece-US ties, vigilance over Turkey

The president of the American Hellenic Institute (AHI) issued a statement marking the 203rd Anniversary of the Greek War of Independence, in which he lauded "the heroes who fought and sacrificed to defeat Ottoman rule in a triumph for liberty" but also warned of the threat that Turkey continues to pose in the region.

AHI puts Blinken on notice about Turkey’s planned conversion of historic Orthodox church

American Hellenic Institute (AHI) President Nick Larigakis penned a letter to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday concerning Turkey's renewed intentions to convert the historic Chora Church in Istanbul into a mosque later this month, according to press reports.

AHI calls for an end to Turkish occupation of Cyprus on invasion anniversary

The American Hellenic Institute released a statement on Thursday to mark the 49th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus and called for an end to the occupation.

AHI condemned proposals of a "two-state solution" for the island as well as Turkey's reopening of the beach at Varosha.

AHI releases statement on Tempe train crash

Hellenic Institute (AHI) President Nick Larigakis released the following statement:

"The American Hellenic Institute expresses its sincerest condolences to the people of Greece for the tragic loss of life suffered from the horrific train collision that occurred in Tempe.

Our deepest sympathies are with families of the victims. May their memory be eternal.

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