PADEE-WHIA Opens 30th Anniversary Proceedings at the Hellenic Parliament, Reinforcing Global Hellenic Unity
ATHENS, Greece — Legislators of Hellenic heritage from the United States, Canada, Australia, France, the United Kingdom, Albania, Hungary, Ukraine, Kenya, and Greece gathered at the Hellenic Parliament for the official opening of the 30th Anniversary proceedings of the World Hellenic Inter-Parliamentary Association (PADEE-WHIA), reaffirming their shared commitment to strengthening the enduring relationship between Greece […]
As part of the 30th Anniversary of its founding of the PADEE-WHIA hosted the first Eastern Mediterranean Energy, Geopolitical and Maritime Security Summit in Rhodes, Greece
As part of the 30th Anniversary the World Hellenic Inter-Parliamentary Association (PADEE–WHIA) hosted an international summit entitled “Eastern Mediterranean Energy, Maritime Security and Geopolitics Summit” which was held on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the Rodos Palace Hotel in Rhodes, Greece. The event under the auspices of the Region of South Aegean brought together legislators […]
Risk Assessment Committee convenes ahead of heatwave
The Risk Assessment Committee met on Sunday in the presence of Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Evangelos Tournas, due to the high temperatures expected from Monday until Wednesday. HellenicDNA:Newsroom. According to the Committee’s scientists, convened by general secretary for Civil Protection Nikos Papaefstathiou, high temperatures are expected to prevail across much of the […]
Brooklyn got smoky on Thursday as wildfire smoke from Canada drifted into the New York City region
Brooklyn got smoky on Thursday as wildfire smoke from Canada drifted into the New York City region. The haze, the burnt smell, and the reduced visibility were caused by smoke particles carried hundreds of miles south. I don’t follow the news constantly, so I didn’t realize what was happening until the smoke reached its peak […]
Rhode Island – USA. AHEPA Sophocles Chapter 106 Celebrates 100 Years of Service, Leadership and Scholarship
AHEPA Sophocles Chapter 106 marked a historic milestone with a sold-out Centennial Gala celebrating its 100th Anniversary at the historic Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet. The event brought together AHEPA members, clergy, elected officials, community leaders, families, and guests from Rhode Island, New England, and beyond to honor a century of service to the Greek-American community. HellenicDNA: Newsroom. The […]
In 2026, the World Hellenic Inter-Parliamentary Association (PADEE-WHIA) marks three decades of continuous service and dedication to Hellenism around the world
Founded in 1996, PADEE-WHIA is an international organization of legislators of Hellenic descent who have been elected to parliaments outside Greece and Cyprus. Its primary mission is to serve as a bridge between its members and the Hellenic Parliament, promote issues of national importance to Greece within international decision-making bodies, and support the preservation and […]
3rd International Forum on Sustainable Development and Culture Honors Greek-American Scientist Alexander N. Christakis
With great success and the participation of distinguished personalities from the fields of science, sustainability, and culture, the 3rd International Forum on Sustainable Development and Culture was organized by the Club of Rome – Hellenic Chapter on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the historic Athens Club. Hellenic DNA: News room The highlight of the evening was the presence and […]
Senator Leonidas Raptakis Urges Congress to Press the State Department to Reject Turkey’s Expansionist “Blue Homeland” Legislation
Senator Leonidas Raptakis, asks Congress to push State Department to reject Turkish plans to enact law promoting reckless, expansionist “Blue Homeland” policy Raptakis is calling on them to seek action from the U.S. State Department to block the Turkish government’s plan to consider a bill on so-called “Maritime Jurisdiction Zones.” The bill would seek to […]
Hellenic Relief Foundation Monthly Food Aid Distribution Supports 220 Vulnerable Families and Individuals in Athens
On May 14th and 15th, the Hellenic Relief Foundation and their partner organization in Athens ΕΛΕΘΣΥ conducted their monthly distribution at their Athens headquarters, in partnership with the Social Committee of the Athenian Society and AHEPA. The packages contained pasta, rice, flour, barley, oil, milk, pork, and more. Around 220 packages were distributed, primarily to […]
Daughters of Penelope and Lysippi Kefalonia Chapter Co-Host Annual Greece and Cyprus Leadership Conference
The Daughters of Penelope (DOP) and Lysippi Chapter No. 418 of Kefalonia, Greece, co-hosted the 2026 Greece and Cyprus Chapter Leadership Conference at the Municipal Theater in Kefalonia on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The conference opened with a vibrant performance of traditional island music. Following the musical welcome, Lysippi Kefalonia Chapter President Eirini Stefatou greeted the assembly, alongside […]