"Hellenic News of America... Raptakis questions the timing of the decision while Turkey still refuses to support sanctions on Russia and continues Eastern Mediterranean aggression against Cyrus, Greece, and Israel, while still in possession of the Russian-made S-400 missile system." Continue reading at the published Greek Community news.

"NEW YORK, NY: East Mediterranean Business Culture Alliance (EMBCA) presents its “3rd Hellenic American State Legislators Forum” Webinar Panel Discussion on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 2 P.M. EST/ 9 P.M. Athens EEST.  

The panel discussion will be introduced and moderated by Lou Katsos, EMBCA’s President. Panelists will include Lou Raptakis, State Senator from Rhode Island; New York State Assemblyman John Lemondes; Connecticut State Representative Katherine Anna “Tina” Courpas; Pennsylvania State Representative Steven R. Malagari; Connecticut State Representative Eleni Kavros DeGraw; and Connecticut State Representative Savet Constantine." View and read the full article at: Greek News.

"Athens, Greece – The World Hellenic Inter-Parliamentary Association (PADEE-WHIA) convened its 15th General Assembly from July 20 to 25, 2025, in Athens, Greece, bringing together elected legislators of Hellenic descent from across the globe. The PADEE-WHIA’s members comprise over 90 parliamentarians and legislators of Greek origin from countries including the United States, Albania, Australia, Canada, France, Hungary, Sweden, Ukraine and other nations, united by a shared commitment to strengthening bonds among Greece, Cyprus, and the global diaspora...

...The newly elected PADEE-WHIA Board of Governors are as follows:
Leonidas Raptakis, President (U.S.A.)                     
Effie Triantafilopoulos, 1st Vice-President (Canada)
Steven Georganas, 2nd Vice President (Australia)     
Marietta Karamanli, Board member (France)          
Nicole Klarides-Ditria, Board member (U.S.A.)         
Annie Koutrakis, Board member (Canada)                    
Steve Malagari, Board member (U.S.A.)                      
Hryhoriy Nemyria, Board member (Ukraine)          
Kat Theophanous, Board member (Australia)"

Read the full article at The Panhellenic Post.

Greek News USA: "Rhode Island State Senator Leonidas P. Raptakis has introduced legislation (2025-S 0155) that would create a Rhode Island Greek Heritage license plate in conjunction with the local Rhode Island chapters of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA).

“The noble Hellenic community in our state has always emphasized the strong connection between Rhode Island, known for its commitment to independence, and the nation of Greece, which was the birthplace of democracy.  Hellenic Rhode Islanders are proud of their heritage and this bill will allow them to further share their rich and historic culture with the rest of the state. I am honored to introduce this bill and I will do everything in my power to ensure its passage”, said Senator Raptakis (D-Dist. 33, Coventry, West Greenwich)." To read the full article by GNUSA - Click/Tap Here.

The National Herald: In the State Senate legislatures, 12 State Senators have been elected including Spiros Mantzavinos (D-Delaware), John Velis (D-Massachusetts), Bruce Tarr (R-Massachusetts), Sandra Pappas (D-Minnesota), Michael Giannaris, Andrew Gounardes and James Skoufis (D-New York), James Ohrenschall (D-Nevada), Maria Tzanakis-Collett (D-Pennsylvania), Leonidas Raptakis (D-Rhode Island), Stella Pekarsky (D-Virginia), and Stephan Pappas (R-Wyoming.) Click/tap here to read the full article.

The Greek-American elected members are also associated with the World Hellenic Inter-Parliamentary Association (PADEE-WHIA), an organization that consists of current and former elected legislative and general officers of Greek descent in non-Greek speaking countries. For more information go to: https://padeewhia.org/

“COVENTRY, RI – After an election campaign focusing on his record of accomplishment for the district several local issues, including a controversial sewer assessment, as well as state-wide issues such as promoting small businesses, fighting crime and stiffening penalties for drunk driving, Rhode Island State Senator Leonidas Raptakis won re-election with a 58-42% majority. Raptakis was confirmed as the winner shortly after the polls closed on Tuesday night.” The National Herald. Read more here.