Petros Kasfikis, US Correspondent

Framing the upcoming election as a critical juncture for the United States, Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) portrayed it as a decisive choice between advancing democracy and sliding towards authoritarianism. In an interview with To Vima during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Titus emphasized that “the stakes couldn’t be higher.” As she said, “this election […]

California’s Lieutenant Governor, Eleni Kounalakis, has not officially handled Greek-American relations, but she has played a key role in fostering diplomatic ties between the two nations. In an interview with To Vima during the Democratic National Convention, Kounalakis discussed the growing relationship between Vice President Kamala Harris and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis—a connection she helped […]

As tension simmers in the Middle East and the 2024 Democratic National Convention approaches, the White House finds itself navigating a complex political landscape. All eyes are on Doha, where critical negotiations concerning the Gaza conflict are ongoing. At the same time, Washington is gearing up for the Democratic convention in Chicago, a city that […]

Greek-American analyst John Sitilides argues that current U.S. strategy may be insufficient in curbing Iranian aggression

During the call, Blinken also expressed his appreciation for Turkey’s recent efforts, notably its role in facilitating a U.S.-Russia prisoner swap, which resulted in the release of detained U.S. citizens on August 1

The protesters didn’t waste time responding. A spokesperson from the group urged Harris not to push Arab-American voters away, potentially helping Trump by keeping them home on Election Day.

The statue was originally designed by the late Yiannis Pappas, a renowned sculptor who personally knew Eleftherios Venizelos through his father, a minister in the statesman's Cabinet

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been leading diplomatic efforts to urge restraint from Iran and its allies

In a recent interview with To Vima commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, Kennedy expressed his satisfaction with the progress made in bilateral relations between Washington and Nicosia.

Traditional Cypriot tunes are expected to bring a rich musical heritage in life when the Sounds of Cyprus ensemble is set to premiere a showcase of traditional Cypriot music and dance at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in New York City. Co-founded by Peter Douskalis and Elena Chris, this ensemble is dedicated to preserving and […]

Vice President Kamala Harris has not been a familiar face in Greek-American events. Her limited participation included a brief appearance as a Senator at the World Coordinating Committee of the Cyprus Struggle (PSEKA) conference in the summer of 2019. During her remarks, Harris invoked familiar themes of ancient Greek democracy, but she did not delve […]

To Vima traveled in Milwaukee for the RNC Convention and had the opportunity to delve into the voices and viewpoints of these crucial players, offering insights into the party’s grassroots strategies and the sentiments driving them as they prepare for a contentious election season

James O'Brien, the Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, highlighted these efforts during a recent Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing

Tom Korologos, a distinguished advisor to U.S. presidents and former United States Ambassador to Belgium, passed away on July 26, 2024, at his home in Washington D.C. due to heart complications. He was 91. Born on April 6, 1933, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Korologos was the son of Greek immigrants, Chris T. and Irene […]

During an interview with To Vima on the sidelines of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Malliotakis called for unity and civil discourse

Twenty twenty-four is not just an election year; it is the election year. Taiwan, India, Russia, Mexico, the UK, France, Europe – have already gone to the polls. But the election that remains, the one that the whole world is holding its breath over, is the U.S. Presidential election in November. From now until the […]

The Hellenic American Leadership Council (HALC) has raised alarms over North Macedonia’s adherence to the Prespa Agreement, a crucial treaty between the former and Greece. In a letter to James O’Brien, Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, HALC’s Executive Director Endy Zemenides detailed instances of the new North Macedonian government undermining the […]

Rep. Rob Menendez, D-N.J., has clinched victory over Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla in the fiercely contested Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 8th District, according to the Associated Press. Menendez Jr., son of Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., faced a politically turbulent landscape marked by his father’s federal bribery charges. Despite Sen. Menendez’s not-guilty plea and the […]

A closer look at this extensive family history reveals more than a mere testament to the enduring spirit of the Greek-American community

Instead of an official letter from Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs, James O'Brien, extended congratulations via a simple post on X.