AKTINA FM, the official radio voice of Cyprus in America, brings its Cypriot-American listeners closer to Motherland Cyprus with monthly radio links with the official radio station of Cyprus, The Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CYBC). During these radio links carried between AKTINA FM and the Third Program of CyBC there is an exchange of programming, news, and information. This effort greatly contributes to establishing a "communications bridge" between the Cypriots of the Diaspora and their homeland.

AKTINA FM ON THE INTERNET - More than 10,000 listeners tune in to AKTINA FM on the Internet every week at www.aktina.org. AKTINA FM’s programs on WNYE 91.5FM are archived for a week for interested listeners around the nation and around the world who might not have had the opportunity to tune in live. Please click here to go to our audio archives. AKTINA’s programs on the Internet air in stereo. AKTINA is listed on all major search engines including YAHOO, EXCITE, GOOGLE and LYCOS.  In 1998, AKTINA FM was selected by Citimall.com as one of the 100 best radio programs broadcasting on the Internet. For more information please call 718-545-1151.

"ON THE AIR" SERIES
 LIVELY AND VIBRANT DISCUSSIONS WITH PROMINENT GUESTS & AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

Every Sunday right after the 3pm newscast, AKTINA FM hosts its popular series "ON THE AIR" a revolutionary two hour live segment with exclusive interviews with high profile guests, scholars, authors, elected government officials from the U.S., Greece, Cyprus and other countries who discuss a variety of topics of wide public interest, including current breaking news and political developments in the United States and abroad, the national issues of Cyprus and Greece.  The tremendous success of the series lies on the mere fact that it is a two-hour non-interrupted "open" democratic platform of discussion and expression between the guests, the show's hosts and the audience. 

"NEWS FROM WASHINGTON" SERIES

Hosted by veteran lobbyist Andy Manatos from Manatos & Manatos this series airs every second Saturday of the month and provides from the world of politics in Washington which pertains to the national issues of Cyprus and Greece with a scope also to: Offer advice as to how the Greek Cypriot and Greek American community can best become involve and contribute in the promotion of the national issues of Cyprus and Greece; inform of who our friends are in the US House of Representatives, US Senate, White House, etc., and what are their contributions through legislation, as well as who are those elected officials whom we need to contact and request for their support.  In addition, to inform of the activitiesof the Greek American representative lobbies in Washington, including of the Coordinated Effort of Hellenes (CEH).

"MUSICAL PORTRAITS" SERIES
PROFILES OF THE GREATEST STARS OF THE GREEK MUSIC REPERTOIRE
AND OF THE ARTS 

Every Sunday, at 2:10pm E.T, the greatest stars, including composers and songwriters of the Greek Music Repertoire and of the Arts are profiled on AKTINA FM from its popular series, "Musical Portraits".  The series includes exclusive interviews as well as special features.  The list of the many stars who were interviewed includes among others the renowned songwriters Lefteris Papadopoulos, Lina Nikolakopoulou, the composers Christos Nikolopoulos, Stamatis Kraounakis, the  famous singers George Dalaras, Dimitris Mitropanos, Dimitra Galani, Maria Farantouri, Manolis Mitsias, Haris Alexiou, Alkistis Protopsalti, Kostas Makedonas, Notis Sfakianakis, Lavrentis Macheritsas, Dionysis Tsaknis, Eleni Tsaligopoulou, Anastasia Moutsatsou, Dimitris Basis, Michalis Hadjiyiannis.

AKTINA FM REVIVES GREEK CULTURE, HERITAGE AND HISTORY

AKTINA FM supports the need of its Greek Cypriot and Greek American listeners especially those who were born and raised in America to preserve their cultural identity and brings them closer to their ancestral motherlands Cyprus and Greece through the production of unique folk arts programs which highlight and revive the rich history, heritage, customs and traditions of these two countries.  These programs which are offered in English also target AKTINA FM's wide and diverse audience.   Such programs include the series "Our Roots", "Images From Greek History" and "Cyprus Horizons".  The latter airs every Sunday at 2:30pm E.T.

THE BEST ENTERTAINMENT AND ALL THE NEW RELEASES ON AKTINA FM

AKTINA FM’s programs are enriched with fine and representative quality Greek music that covers all aspects of the Greek music repertoire.  All the new releases can be enjoyed on AKTINA FM, as well as oldies, including traditional and folk songs and music.  AKTINA’s vast collection of Greek songs satisfy all tastes and as testament to the popularity of its musical segments are the non-stop calls from listeners who request dedications.  To further serve this need AKTINA FM has established during its Saturday and Sunday broadcasts the popular musical segment "AKTINA's Listeners Hour" during which listeners call in a select on the spot their favorite Greek songs.   In addition, AKTINA FM brings live coverage of several important entertainment and sports events worldwide among others the European Song Contest, the Olympics and the World Soccer Cup .

AKTINA FM EMBRACES THE ARTS

AKTINA FM also continues its tradition of promoting community artists through its programs, thus giving them the opportunity to be promoted to its vast listening audience. In addition, AKTINA FM promotes unique non-Greek artists and events, as part of its mission of also embracing its wide and diverse audience comprised by all ethnic groups and backgrounds who reflect the multi-cultural and diverse ethnic identity of New York. We believe that this is very important and vital in the establishment of a more harmonious society.  People who understand each other’s culture and ethnic background, can tolerate one another much better and thus make up a much better society

Highlights

a.  Offering highly rated bilingual programs on WNYE 91.5FM in N.Y., since 1993

b.  Some of its most celebrated programs are videotaped for broadcast on its sister program AKTINA TV on WNYE-Channel 25

c.  The only Greek American Radio program in New York to have had an exclusive interview with world explorer Mike Horn (Sept. 2008)

d.  The first Greek-American Radio program in New York to transmit its broadcasts on the Internet. Click to here to enjoy AKTINA FM on line

e.  The only Greek-American radio program to have received exclusive interviews from former Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos (2004, 205, 2006)

f.  The only Greek-American radio program that had a special reporter in Beijing, China during the 2008 Summer Olympic Games

g.  The only Greek-American radio program on an FM station that offers full and commercial-free live coverage of the annual Greek Parade on New York's Fifth Avenue

h.  The only radio program worldwide to have received the first exclusive interview from Emmy Award Winning Broadcaster Bob Costas after his return to the USA from Athens following his coverage of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games (Sept. 2004)

i.  The only Greek-American radio program to have received an exclusive interview with the UN Secretary General's Special Advisor for Cyprus Alvaro deSoto (2004)

j.  The only Greek-American radio program to have received exclusive interviews from Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (2003, 2004).

k.  The only Greek-American radio program to have received an exclusive greeting message and statements from President Bill Clinton (1996).

l.  Exclusive interviews with high level personalities (politicians, entertainers)- High ranking US government officials of the US State Department, Members of the US Senate, Congress, as well as high ranking officials (including Presidents) of Cyprus, Greece and other Governments --Interviews with almost all Greek stars.

m.  Offers special educational series for young listeners and special segments on education.

n.  Educates its listeners (of all ethnic groups and ages) about American, Greek and Cypriot history, world history, events, etc., through live call-in shows and a Trivia program.

o.  Hard news coverage with regular newscasts and reports on current local, national and international breaking news in Greek and English.

p.  The only Greek-American radio program offering ongoing series on Immigration. A live call-in show appealing to all audiences featuring Immigration specialists/lawyers who provide valuable information and advice.

q.  Promotes the arts and local artists (Greek and non-Greek) through the production of live music and folk arts programs.

r.  Produces and presents programs dealing with the rich culture and heritage of Cyprus and Greece through its successful series, CYPRUS HORIZONS, OUR ROOTS, IMAGES FROM GREEK HISTORY

s.  Enlightens and informs its listeners (Greek and non-Greek of all ages), about various topics of wide public interest (education, crime, health issues, quality of life, national issues, etc.)

t.  Informs its listeners (Greek and non-Greek) about the national issues of Cyprus and Greece with special news reports, as well as hard news segments prepared and presented by its reporters in those two countries, as well as here in America.

u.  It focuses on a variety of topics concerning the Arts in Queens (mainly) and New York City in general. It promotes as a public service, arts events, and people in the arts (Greek and non-Greek)