John Sarbanes

Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has offered prayers at the 2024 Democratic (DNC) and Republican (RNC) national conventions, continuing a longstanding tradition of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America of making invocations at these political events.

He has some character traits that are missing from Greek politicians. It was perhaps his substantive answers, his honesty, but mostly the air of a statesman that surrounded US Congressman John Sarbanes in the very interesting discussion he had last Wednesday with students from Deree College (part of the American College of Greece - ACG) in the school's Library.

The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) will honor a number of US Congress members at its 46th Biennial Congressional Banquet, held at the Mayflower Hotel, in Washington DC, on May 22. 

AHEPA will present Maryland Congressman John Sarbanes with the "2024 AHEPA Socrates Award," the organization's highest honor. 

US Congressman John Sarbanes was presented with the Leader award in Washington, DC on Monday, granted each year to an outstanding member of the Greek-American diaspora.

US Congressman John Sarbanes was presented with the annual "Leader" award in Washington, DC on Monday, given each year to an outstanding member of the Greek-American diaspora.

Kathimerini English Edition, the Delphi Economic Forum and the Hellenic American Leadership Council (HALC) are jointly organizing the 5th Southeast Europe & East Med Forum scheduled for February 12-13 in Washington, DC.

Members of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus sent a letter to US President John Biden on Thursday, urging him to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Turkey's invasion and ongoing occupation of Cyprus by inviting Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulidis to the White House.

The United States Congress, the Greek-American community, as well as Greece and Cyprus, will miss the leadership, ethical presence and sense of purpose of John Sarbanes, who, a few days ago, announced his intention not to seek re-election in 2024.

Greek-American Democratic congressman John Sarbanes of Maryland will not seek re-election in 2024, choosing to depart his seat after an 18-year run, he announced Thursday.

"We live in an increasingly hostile and unpredictable world, so it is crucial to nurture strong alliances with countries that share the same values.