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Raptakis / Malliotakis: Greece’s Election Statement

7/8/2019

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"New York State Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis (RCI-Staten Island/Brooklyn) and Rhode Island Senator Leonidas Raptakis (D-Coventry) issued the following joint statement: The decisive victory achieved by New Democracy is a strong mandate by the Greek people to their government to end its experiment with socialism and turn its focus on policies that will grow Greece’s economy and provide renewed opportunity for its citizens. As members of the World Hellenic Inter-Parliamentary Association, we congratulate Prime Minister Mitsotakis and the new parliament and look forward to working with them to strengthen the relationship between the United States and Greece and on issues of concern to the Greek diaspora.”
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Delphi Economic Forum IV

3/22/2019

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Delphi Economic Forum IV: February 28 - March 3, 2019
THE CHALLENGE OF INCLUSIVE GROWTH

Depphi Economic Forum
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In Attendance:
Jimmy Athanasopoulos, CFO, EuroEnergy; Chairman, Envolve Entrepreneurship, Greece
Mike Manatos, President, Manatos & Manatos, USA
Dr. Nicholas Pappas, Chairman, Bank of Sydney; President, The Hellenic Initiative Australia
Peter J. Poulos, Executive Director, The Hellenic Initiative, USA
Intervention: Leonidas Raptakis, Senator, Rhode Island State Senate, USA
Chair: Emanuel Rouvelas, Partner, K&L Gates, USA

New & Politics from and by the Delphi Forum:
"Delphi Economic Forum IV took place between 28th of February and 3rd of March 2019, identifying the main global trends, assessing their implications and reviewing the resulting challenges and policy options that decision-makers of the wider Eastern Mediterranean Region are confronted with. Moreover, it placed Greece’s need for structural reforms and new leadership strategies under the microscope, with the aim to explore a new model of governance. The main theme of Delphi Economic Forum IV was The Challenge of Inclusive Growth".

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for the Contributions of Greek sailors Toward the WWII Allies victory a NY memorial is planned

2/12/2019

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World globe showing the Alantic Ocean
Left: Atlantic. Right: The SS Hellas Liberty - Wikipedia - CC.
SS Hellas Liberty
Senator Raptakis with Ambassador Pyatt - Panel discussion
The panelists included State Senator Lou Raptakis (2nd in from left), and US Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt (3rd in from left).
At the SS Hellas Liberty Museum in Piraeus Port, Greece -
Ambassador Geoffery Pyatt stated “the Greek shipping industry serves as a stabilizing force in the region that is grappling with a range of geostrategic challenges.” State Senator Lou Raptakis spoke about the heroic effort, in which he and others present that night played major roles, to find a Liberty ship. The ship found was 1 of only 3 remaining in the world converted into the museum. Raptakis also noted that his father made 11 Atlantic voyages during the war before settling in the USA and enlisting in the US Army. For details: Read/Click/Tap Here: Greek Memorial Planned. Initial story by
Kathimerini, The Trust Project.
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Ambassador’s Remarks at East Mediterranean Business & Cultural Alliance

2/8/2019

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"In partnership with the Greek shipping fleet, the U.S. is helping Greece and all of Southeast Europe ensure energy independence."
State Senator Raptakis
State Senator Raptakis participates on a panel discussion regarding the challenges facing the Greek shipping business and industry. Photo by: RI State Department.
"Another notable step, which Senator Lou Raptakis actively supported, was the fact that in March 2018, the State University of New York and the National Merchant Marine Academy of Hydra signed an agreement for student exchanges between the two institutions. This is a fantastic initiative, and is a great example of the kind of educational partnerships that we will continue to grow. Our governments also recently reached an agreement on the mutual recognition of seamen certificates, and Minister Kouvelis and I have agreed that we will seek to build even more on cooperation between the U.S. and Hellenic coast guards. And as I was arriving tonight, I was thrilled to be greeted by a few of the cadets from the Hydra Academy, who are in a position to benefit from this exchange program." Click/Tap Here to read the full story - Ambassador’s Remarks at East Mediterranean Business & Cultural Alliance February 8, 2019 by the official website of the U.S. Embassy in Greece.
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Raptakis at Greek International Event Honoring the United States

9/10/2018

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Rhode Island State Senator Lou Raptakis, alone with Nicole Malliotakis (of Staten Island) and Wyoming State Senator Stephen Pappas formed a bipartisan delegation of Greek-American legislators who made an official visit to Greece. This delegation attended the Thessaloniki International Fair at which USA was this year’s honored country. Read more Staten Island Entertainment.
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Greek Independence Day 2018 - Register Online

4/2/2018

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Greek Independence Day 2018
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Greek Independence Day celebrated in RI

3/30/2018

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Greek News Online: "Providence, RI – State Senator Leonidas P. Raptakis (D-Dist. 33, Coventry, East Greenwich, West Greenwich) and the Newport Hellenic community hosted a celebration of Greek Independence Day at the Rhode Island State House, bringing together state leaders and members of the Hellenic community to recognize the 197th  anniversary of Greece’s independence.  This is the twenty-sixth consecutive celebration of the event, which included the Consul General of the Hellenic Republic Stratos Efthymiou meeting with Rhode Island Senate President Domenic Ruggerio." Read more at: Community-Greece-Headline
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Press Release - 197th Anniversary of Greek Independence Day

3/20/2018

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"Senator Raptakis and St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Hellenic community host the celebration of 197th anniversary of Greek Independence Day and the Feast of the Annunciation at RI State House
Greek Consul General Efthymiou joins local Greek leaders, elected officials in celebration of Greek heritage
 
STATE HOUSE – State Senator Leonidas P. Raptakis (D-Dist. 33, Coventry, East Greenwich, West Greenwich) and the Newport Hellenic community hosted a celebration of Greek Independence Day at the Rhode Island State House, bringing together state leaders and members of the Hellenic community to recognize the 197th  anniversary of Greece’s independence.  This is the twenty-sixth consecutive celebration of the event, which included the Consul General of the Hellenic Republic Stratos Efthymiou meeting with Rhode Island Senate President Domenic Ruggerio.

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Commemoration of the United States of America and the Hellenic Republic friendship

2/23/2017

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MaritimesTV: "The event of the Propeller Club – Port of Piraeus on the Commemoration of the United States of America and the Hellenic Republic friendship. The United States Ambassador to Greece Mr. Geoffrey R. Pyatt honored the event with his presence was the keynote speaker while the Honorable Rhode Island State Senator of USA Mr. Leonidas P. Raptakis was addressed the welcoming remarks. The event took place on board the floating museum SS “Hellas Liberty” on Thursday 23 February 2017 at 12.00."
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