Aktina FM explained

Aktina FM
Type:Nonprofit organization and commercial-free
Foundation:May 3, 1993
Key People:Elena Maroulleti, Founder
Area Served:Global

Aktina FM, stylized as AKTINA FM, is the first Greek American bilingual radio station introduced in the USA.[1] The station broadcasts a wide variety of programs focusing on the history, culture, and music of Greece and Cyprus, including news, special reports, and Greek sports.[2]

Aktina FM is a public service and commercial-free radio station offering its 24/7 programs online for free. Founded in May 1993 in New York by Elena Maroulleti, an independent journalist and the station's Executive Producer and Host, It is owned and operated by Aktina Productions, a non-profit and tax-exempt 501(c)(3) Media and Arts Cultural Organization based in New York City.[3] [4] [5]

Aktina FM is the first Greek-American radio station to be honored by the City of New York with a street co-naming, known as Aktina FM Way, in recognition of its contributions to the promotion of the Greek and Cypriot cultures in America.[6] [7] [8] [9]

History

Aktina FM is the only Greek American radio station streaming online in a bilingual format, and the second online radio station to emerge in the world. It was initially launched on New York's public station WNYE 91.5FM on May 3, 1993 and soon after online. In late 2016, Aktina FM became a fully fledged 24/7 online radio station streaming throughout the US and worldwide.[10] [11] [12] [13] [14]

Aktina FM offers programs designed for both Greek and non-Greek audiences through a bilingual format. The station also broadcasts content that informs, inspires, enlightens, connects, and entertains its listeners in the US and worldwide. Its programs focusing on Hellenic culture aim to enhance understanding of Cyprus and Greece. Aktina FM also supports Greek and Greek Cypriot Americans to preserve their cultural inheritance and strengthen their bonds with their ancestral roots.[9] The station's music repertoire includes various genres of Greek music as well as selections of international classics.[3] [6] [7] [2] [15] [16] [5]

Aktina FM is the first Greek-American radio station in the US to have a street named after it. On July 29, 2018, a bill initiated by then NYC Council Member Costa Constantinides was passed in the New York City Council, enacting Local Law 2018/139 to co-name the intersection of 27th Street and 23rd Avenue, in Astoria, in the Borough of Queens, New York, where the station was founded, as Aktina FM Way. The official co-naming ceremony took place on October 26, 2018.[17] [18] [7] [19]

Aktina FM broadcasts online[20] from its own websites which bear its recognized trademark name and logo and which are owned and operated by Aktina Productions.[21] [22] Aktina FM streams 24 hours a day, 7 days a week servicing listeners throughout the United States and worldwide. The station also broadcasts via TuneIn and other online streaming applications.[2] [3] [23] [24] [25] [26]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: In Recognition of AKTINA Productions, Inc., U.S. Congressional Record Vol. 148, Number 29 – AKTINA FM. 2002-03-14. govinfo.gov. en-US.
  2. Web site: Tales Of Internet Radio Station. 2023-01-08 . sunnewsonline.com. en-US.
  3. Web site: AKTINA FM Enters New Era as an Exclusively Online Broadcasting Station. 2021-02-03 . greekreporter.com. en-US.
  4. Web site: AKTINA, Greek Music Journey 2018 Huge Success. 2018-11-09 . greekreporter.com. en-US.
  5. Web site: Elena Maroulleti: A Cultural Visionary at the Helm of AKTINA Productions, Inc.. 2024-08-19. dailytimesng.com. en-US.
  6. Web site: AKTINA FM Radio Has Its Own Street In Astoria, NYC. 2018-11-11 . greekreporter.com. en-US.
  7. Web site: New York To Honor Greek Radio ‘Aktina FM’ By Naming A Street. 2018-10-14 . greekreporter.com. en-US.
  8. Web site: Twenty boro streets will be co-named. 2018-07-05 . Queen Chronicle. en-US.
  9. Web site: Remembering The Turkish Invasion of Cyprus and The Fight to Flee with Famagusta Native and Founder of Aktina FM Elena Maroulleti.. 2024-07-11. neomagazine.com. en-US.
  10. Web site: Dedicated Generation Of Global Women Change-Makers. 2018-11-17 . tribuneonlineng.com. en-US.
  11. Web site: EDUCATION; Levy Seeking New Life for Board's Broadcasters. 2001-01-31 . nytimes.com. en-US.
  12. Web site: DJ Sessions: From Greece Via New York City. 2017-01-19 . wnyc.org. en-US.
  13. Web site: A Special Program Dedicated to the City of Famagusta Cyprus. 2010-02-05 . greekreporter.com. en-US.
  14. Web site: Historical Career Impacts Of The Founder Of The Second online Internet Radio Station in the world. 2019-12-21 . pmnewsnigeria.com. en-US.
  15. Web site: New York City Council, legislation history details. A Local Law in relation to the naming of 95 thoroughfares and public places. 2018-06-28 . legistar.council.nyc.gov. en-US.
  16. Web site: Registar, Council, NYC Government/Legislation Detail. A Local Law in relation to the naming of 95 thoroughfares and public places. AKTINA FM Way referenced in local law 2018/139. 2018-06-28 . legistar.council.nyc.gov. en-US.
  17. Web site: AKTINA's Greek Music Journey 2018 with Babis Tsertos a Huge Success. 2009-01-12 . neomagazine.com/. en-US.
  18. Web site: Aktina FM Way. 2018-10-26 . fcaousa.org. en-US.
  19. Web site: New York City Council Honours US Cypriot Honours US Cypriot AKTINA FM on 25th Anniversary. 2018-04-26 . parikiaki.com. en-US.
  20. Web site: Senator Gianaris to Appear on Aktina Radio (91.5 FM) on March 13,2011.. 2011-03-11 . nysenate.gov. en-US.
  21. Web site: In Recognition of AKTINA Productions, Inc., U.S. Congressional Record Vol. 148, Number 29 – AKTINA FM.. 2002-03-14. govinfo.gov. en-US.
  22. Web site: Tribute to AKTINA Productions, Inc., U.S. Congressional Record Vol. 144, No. 124 – AKTINA FM.. 2013-09-17 . congress.gov. en-US.
  23. Web site: Aktina Fm Presents lavrentis Machairitsas In Concert . 2013-10-13 . neomagazine.com. en-US.
  24. Web site: Interview by the Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the UN Ambassador Andreas Mavroyiannis to Aktina TV. 2004-05-30 . cyprusun.org. en-US.
  25. Web site: Tribute to AKTINA Productions, Inc., U.S. Congressional Record Vol. 144, No. 124 – AKTINA FM(1998). 2007-12-21 . congress.gov. en-US.
  26. Web site: Senator Gianaris to Appear on Aktina Radio (91.5 FM) on March 13,2011.. 2018-04-26 . parikiaki.com. en-US.

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