AHEPA e-News! - Vol. 13 Issue 34 - Wednesday, August 28, 2019

In Athens, Supreme President Congratulates Prime Minister Mitsotakis, Lays Groundwork for 2021 Prime Minister Mitsotakis and Supreme President Horiates. This week, Supreme President George G. Horiates visited Athens to congratulate formally Greece's new Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, on behalf of the Order and to lay the groundwork for AHEPA's return to Athens for its 2021 Supreme Convention--the bicentennial anniversary of Greece's Independence.   In addition to Prime Minister Mitsotakis, Supreme President Horiates met with: President of Hellenic Republic Prokopis Pavlopoulos, U.S. Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt, Minister of Tourism Harry Theoharis (an Ahepan), Minister of Defense Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos, and Deputy Foreign Minister Antonis Diamataris. Supreme President Horiates also finalized an agreement with Evangelismos Hospital officials that provides AHEPA a "green light" to proceed with establishing a small burn unit in the hospital's AHEPA Wing. AHEPA and Evangelismos Hospital officials finalized an agreement to proceed with the establishment of a burn unit. Finally, AHEPA Hellas District 25 hosted a symposium at the Athens Marriott where Supreme President Horiates emphasized the importance of joining AHEPA and reiterated AHEPA's commitment to its mission and Hellenic ideals. District 25 also hosted a dinner commemorating the whirlwind visit. Canadian President Christos Argiriou, Supreme Treasurer Savas Tsivicos, and Executive Director Basil Mossaidis accompanied the Supreme President. read more Coverage: Antenna News | ANA-MPA | Ethnikos Kyrikas Read: Entire News Release View: Photo Gallery Tweets: U.S. Ambassador Pyatt | Deputy FM Diamataris In Pictures | Community Honors PSP Loucas AHEPA family leaders from across the country gathered in Cleveland over the weekend to attend a testimonial dinner for Past Supreme President George E. Loucas. Among the many dignitaries attending the testimonial were (l-r): Supreme Governor Louis G. Atsaves, Canadian President Christos Argiriou, Past Supreme President Franklin Manios, Supreme President George G. Horiates, Past Supreme President Loucas, and his wife, Sandra; Past Supreme Governor Peter Nassos, Past Supreme Governor Tasos Kalantzis, and Past Supreme President Phillip T. Frangos.  Disney 2020! Make Your Plans Today!   It's never too early to plan a visit to Walt Disney World Resort -- especially when its the venue for the 2020 AHEPA Family Supreme Convention, July 19 to 26. Disney's Coronado Springs Resort will be our convention headquarters. Learn More | Book Today! Don't forget to follow AHEPA on social media:

Join AHEPA Today! In Our Own Words. What AHEPA means to us. Join AHEPA Now Upcoming Events & Deadlines   August/September 29 - 1 | Supreme President Horiates visits District 10, Michigan, for mass              initiation, chapter visitations September 13 - 14 | AHEPA Family Governors Conference, Washington, D.C. Greek American News Digest   Editor's Note: Editorials, commentaries, opinion pieces, and articles are shared for information purposes only and do not necessarily reflect the views or policy positions of the Order of AHEPA, its affiliated organizations, and members.   Greece to Fully Lift Capital Restrictions Starting September 1 Bloomberg (Aug. 26) Greece is lifting all remaining limits on the free movement of capital outside the country after four years of restrictions, signaling a further return to normality for the country's economy.  Capital controls are "now a thing of the past," Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told lawmakers in Athens on Monday, after announcing the move. The restrictions will officially be lifted on Sept. 1.  read more Cyprus Positions Itself as Europe's Newest Investment Funds Centre South EU Summit (August) As Brexit looms, UK-based financial firms are looking elsewhere in Europe to set up new hubs. Following recent legislation aimed at attracting investment fund and fund managers, Cyprus has become a serious contender to seize this one-time opportunity and win a lucrative market share.  read more Odyssey's end: exploring Milos and Sifnos, Greece The Guardian (Aug. 25) Dawn was breaking as I swam out from Paliochori beach. Twenty metres offshore, in the first rays of sunlight, I could see bubbles emerging from the sea bed. There was a roaring in my ears, like Poseidon's kettle about to boil, plus some alarming gusts of warm water. Island of Milos, I thought, you are full of surprises: a volcanic Jacuzzi in the sea itself. Then I got out of the water and walked up the beach barefoot, straight into my second surprise: a thorn bush.  read more Greece Is The Word: The New Ikos Aria In Kos Is A Holiday Game-Changer Forbes (Aug. 25) The bell rings throughout the day, accompanied by the soft lapping of the waves - and what could easily be an annoying interruption to a good beach read, turns out to be an incredibly soothing soundtrack to soaking up the sun.  read more Cyprus aims for gas generated electricity by late 2021 Associated Press (Aug. 27) Cyprus is aiming to have infrastructure in place to generate electricity using natural gas by the end of 2021.  read more We will continue to work for the reunification of Cyprus assure expatriates Cyprus News Agency (Aug. 27) he assurance that they will continue to work to contribute to the goal of reunifying Cyprus and exempting it from Turkish occupation was given by Cypriot expatriates at the opening of their 20th World Congress on Tuesday night in Nicosia in the presence of the President. of the Republic, Nikos Anastasiadis and other officials.  read more Greece vs. Venezuela (Full Game) Eurohoops.net (Aug. 27) The 2019 Suzhou International Basketball Challenge concluded on Tuesday with the final of the eight-team tournament. Without Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece beat Venezuela for the first place in their last preparation game prior to the 2019 FIBA World Cup.  watch game GREECE - Team Profile | FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Dancing Ikarians Go Viral Once Again: 2019 Version The Pappas Post (Aug. 23) A tiny island village of fewer than 100 residents explodes every year on August 15 as thousands converge on Lagada in Ikaria to celebrate - the way only Ikarians know how to do.  read more