Monday, September 11, 2023

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AHEPA Family Remembers 9/11

WASHINGTON, DC - Statement by Supreme President Savas C. Tsivicos on the 22nd anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks: "On the solemn 22nd anniversary of September 11th, we remember all the people, including 39 Greek Americans, who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States. We will never forget their sacrifice and our thoughts and prayers will always be with them and their families. May their memories be eternal. "In times of tragedy, there are always individuals, whether they are emergency first responders or ordinary, everyday civilians, who are the first to respond. We salute and are forever grateful for their brave acts of heroism on that fateful day. "We witnessed the glorious resurrection of the Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at the World Trade Center. The Shrine will be a beacon for peace and a harbor for reflection for all. The AHEPA family proudly contributed to the worthy endeavor to rebuild Saint Nicholas. "Additionally, today is a National Day of Service and Remembrance. AHEPA encourages the community to not only remember the victims of September 11, but also to honor their memories by participating in acts of service to help strengthen our cities, towns, and neighborhoods. Service is our essence and many of our communities are in need. Together, we can all play an important role and provide a positive impact through volunteerism in support of service initiatives and in remembrance of September 11.”

### Founded in 1922 in Atlanta, Georgia, on the principles that undergirded its fight for civil rights and against discrimination, bigotry, and hatred felt at the hands of the Ku Klux Klan, AHEPA is the largest and oldest grassroots association of American citizens of Greek heritage and Philhellenes with more than 400 chapters across the United States, Canada, and Europe.

Russia/Ukraine: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union..

 

Press material Monday 11 September 2023

● Council of the EU   11/09/2023 12:10 | Press release | Russia/Ukraine: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on regional and local elections in Russia and their non-applicability on Ukrainian territory   On 8-10 September, regional and local elections were organised in Russia and illegally also in the territories of Ukraine that Russia has temporarily occupied. The European Union strongly condemns the holding of these illegitimate so-called “elections” in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the City of Sevastopol and in parts of the Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions of Ukraine. We strongly reject this further futile attempt by Russia to legitimise or normalize its illegal military control and attempted annexation of parts of Ukrainian territories, as condemned in the UNGA Resolution adopted on 12 October 2022. It represents yet another manifest violation of international law, including the UN Charter, and Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. The European Union does not and will not recognise either the holding of these so-called “elections” or their results. Russia’s political leadership and those involved in organising them will face consequences of these illegal actions.

ΠΑ.ΣΟ.Κ. ενημέρωση

 

Ν. Ανδρουλάκης: Έχουμε χρέος να μη γίνει η κοινωνία μας μια ζούγκλα ανισοτήτων, βιαιότητας και διαφθοράς

Τον ρόλο του κράτους για να μην γίνει η κοινωνία μας μία ζούγκλα ανισοτήτων, βιαιότητας και διαφθοράς, υπογράμμισε ο Πρόεδρος του ΠΑΣΟΚ-Κινήματος Αλλαγής, Νίκος Ανδρουλάκης, μετά την εξόδιο ακολουθία του Αντώνη Καρυώτη στον Άγιο Νικόλαο Κρήτης. «Η ελληνική κοινωνία είναι συγκλονισμένη από τη δολοφονία του Αντώνη Καρυώτη. Στη σκέψη μας υπάρχει ένα τεράστιο “γιατί”. Γιατί κάποιοι έχουν αποκτηνωθεί κι συμπεριφέρονται με βίαιο και αποτρόπαιο τρόπο σε αδύναμους συνανθρώπους μας. Έχουμε χρέος να μη γίνει η κοινωνία μας μια ζούγκλα ανισοτήτων, βιαιότητας και διαφθοράς. Και αυτός είναι ο ρόλος τους κράτους», τόνισε, συλλογιζόμενος πως αν το λιμενικό ήταν εκεί, αν το κράτος ήταν εκεί, ίσως σήμερα ο Αντώνης να ζούσε. «Μας αξίζουν περισσότερα από αυτά που συμβαίνουν καθημερινά και απ’ όσα οδήγησαν δυστυχώς στην αποτρόπαια δολοφονία αυτού του ανθρώπου, του Αντώνη Καρυώτη, που θα μείνει για πάντα στη μνήμη μας ως ο καθρέφτης της κοινωνίας, που πρέπει να αλλάξουμε θέτοντας στο επίκεντρο τους αδύναμους συνανθρώπους μας», κατέληξε.

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NATO, update

 

8 September 2023 Update NATO Secretary General at the European Parliament: we must support Ukraine for as long as it takes NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with Members of the European Parliament on 7 September 2023, welcoming progress in NATO-EU cooperation and stressing the importance of supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes. READ MORE NATO Secretary General meets Ms Osmani of Kosovo to discuss tensions in northern Kosovo NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with Ms Vjosa Osmani of Kosovo at NATO Headquarters on 7 September 2023 to discuss the recent tensions in the north of Kosovo and the importance of NATO’s KFOR peacekeeping mission under its UN mandate. READ MORE

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau..

 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with President of the Union of the Comoros and Chairperson of the African Union Azali Assoumani

September 10, 2023
New Delhi, India

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the President of Comoros and Chairperson of the African Union (AU), Azali Assoumani, on the margins of the G20 Summit in New Delhi, India.

Prime Minister Trudeau extended his condolences to the people of Morocco, an African Union member state, following the recent earthquake, and conveyed Canada’s readiness to provide support.

Prime Minister Trudeau reiterated Canada’s support for AU membership in the G20. The Prime Minister also highlighted Canada’s commitment to the African Union, as reflected by the recent establishment of a fully dedicated mission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Canada’s role as a permanent observer to the AU.

The Prime Minister and the President discussed the importance of the rules-based international order to support trade and economic growth that benefits everyone.

The Prime Minister and the President further discussed issues of regional security, including the situation in Gabon, and reiterated their support for the Economic Community of West Africa States’ (ECOWAS) peaceful mediation efforts in relation to the ongoing instability in Niger.

The leaders looked forward to meeting again at upcoming international engagements.

The Doughboy Foundation:update

 

Toll the Bells of Peace in 2023 Dear maria, Whether you are a former participant or a just a friend, we invite you to join us for this growing Veterans Day kickoff tradition: the annual Bells of Peace Ceremony. Initiated in 2018 to commemorate the WWI Armistice's 100th anniversary, this ceremony at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month honors all Americans who have served their nation and the cherished peace we enjoy because of their dedication and sacrifice. Join the National Ceremony at the WWI Memorial in DC: This Year We Honor "The Hello Girls" In 2023, the national Bells of Peace ceremony is recognizing the valuable contributions of "The Hello Girls." These 217 bilingual women served as U.S. Army Signal Corps switchboard operators in WWI. Although their services were invaluable, it took until 1977 for them to receive the veteran status and benefits they were promised. For Bells of Peace 2023, we Toll the Bells for them as we feature speakers, remembrances and special commemorations for these special veterans. The "Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act" is now before congress.

 

AHEPA E-News Volume 17, Issue 28 | Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Tsivicos meets with Cypriot President, House of Representatives Speaker

AHEPA Supreme President Savas Tsivicos recently met with Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus, and discussed important issues concerning the Greek America Community and Cyprus. In addition to notifying President Christodoulides about AHEPA's 2024 Supreme Convention in Cyprus, Tsivicos spoke about promoting the Cyprus issue at a global level and strategic relations between the Republic of Cyprus and the United States.

Supreme President Tsivicos also met with Annita Dimitriou, Speaker of the House of Representatives in Cyprus. Speaker Dimitriou congratulated him on his election to the office of Supreme President, and praised AHEPA for keeping Cyprus and the Cyprus issue in the forefront of their concerns. Photos Credit to HellasJournal.com

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