Petros Kasfikis, US Correspondent

The letter comes in response to reports that senior Hamas leaders have relocated from Qatar to Turkey, with plans to establish a new headquarters there.

“A more connected and united Eastern Mediterranean will result in more prosperity, stability, and peace,” U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) said.

With high voter turnout as a backdrop, GOP members expressed optimism about advancing their agenda with support from anticipated majorities in Congress.

Miller outlined how a new administration might affect U.S. positions on critical issues like Ukraine, the Middle East, and China.

Michael Carpenter, Senior Advisor for Europe at the National Security Council, told To Vima International Edition that the White House meeting between President Biden and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides strengthens ties amid shifting Middle East dynamics

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias faces a pivotal challenge. He prepares to oversee upcoming U.S. elections amid unprecedented disinformation and deepening polarization. “American democracy is especially vulnerable to the flames of disinformation and distrust,” he said in an interview with To Vima, characterizing former president Donald Trump as “the chief arsonist” in this ongoing […]

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides is set to meet with President Biden at the White House on Wednesday, marking the first official visit by a Cypriot leader to the U.S. capital in nearly three decades. The meeting in the Oval Office is expected to underscore the deepening strategic ties between Cyprus and the United States. According […]

Richard Grenell, a close ally of Donald Trump and former U.S. ambassador to Germany, criticized the Biden administration’s approach to Turkey while calling for a more assertive U.S. foreign policy toward the NATO member during a closed-door fundraiser in Philadelphia. In a recording obtained by To Vima, Grenell advocated for stronger ties with Turkey and […]

This year, a notable absence of concrete positions on issues concerning Greek-American relations comes as a stark contrast to previous election years like 2008

Associate professor of Political Science and International Affairs at George Washington University Harris Mylonas has spent over two decades observing the evolving landscape of American politics. Mylonas talks with To Vima International Edition and brings a unique perspective to the conversation.

In an interview with To Vima International Edition, Richard Grenell promised to remain actively engaged with the Greek-American community. However, he did not offer any specific policy commitments regarding the positive agenda that has strengthened ties between Washington and Athens over the past decade.

The event, held at the Union League of Philadelphia, drew a mix of political and business leaders from the Greek American community

A potent force, the Greek diaspora can only remain meaningful for Greece through action

As the U.S. enters the final phase of the presidential election, anxiety is mounting over what a second term for Donald Trump might entail. Democrats argue that this time a potential Trump administration would be better positioned to bypass institutional hurdles, possibly plunging the nation into a deeper political crisis. However, in an interview with […]

As the high-level week of the United Nations General Assembly approaches in New York, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered a sobering message: “International challenges are moving faster than our ability to solve them.” This year’s session arrives at a moment of unprecedented instability, amid a confluence of crises and uncertainty that many analysts warn could be […]

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