The conference entitled "Greek-Bavarian Friendship: Tradition and perspectives/ Griechisch-bayerische Freundschaft: Tradition und Perspektiven" took place on 25.10.2025. The event was organised by AHEPA Munich - "Friedrich von Thiersch" in cooperation with the King-Otto of Greece-Museum at the Wolf-Ferrari-Haus in Ottobrunn.

Speakers included the former Minister and current Commissioner for Anti-Semitism of the Bavarian Government, Dr Ludwig Spaenle, the founder and former Director of the Museum for King Otto of Greece, Prof. Dr Jan Murken, the new Director of the Museum, Ms Tabea Förth, the Professor of Modern Greek Studies at the University of Munich, Prof. Dr Lilia Diamantopoulou, and the Member of the German Bundestag, Mr Florian Hahn.

Dr. Spaenle gave an eloquent speech on the philhellenic movement in Bavaria during the years of the Greek Revolution, a topic which was the subject of his doctoral thesis. Prof. Dr. Murken referred to monuments and objects in Greece and Germany that are elements of the historical memory of Otto's reign, while Mrs. Förth presented exhibits from the Museum's rich collection. Professor Diamantopoulou spoke about the foundation and history of the German-Greek Society in Munich, while the event was concluded by a speech by MEP Hahn, who spoke of the need for cooperation between the states of Europe in order to preserve in the EU freedom and democracy, which are currently threatened by Russian expansionism. 

The speakers were introduced by the lawyer and secretary of AHEPA Munich, Mr. Christos Perperidis, while greetings to the participants were given by the historian and president of AHEPA Munich, Mr. Christos Kafasis, the Consul General of Greece in Munich, Mr. Konstantinos Kodellas, the Mayor of Ottobrunn, Mr. Thomas Loderer and AHEPA's Supreme President, Mr. Savas Tsivicos. Finally, the event was greeted by a written message from the Member of Hellenic Parliament and Chairman of the Standing Committee for Hellenism in the Diaspora, Mr. Filippos Fortomas.

At the end of the event and as part of the customary offer of gifts to the participants, the President of AHEPA Munich presented the King-Otto-Museum with a rare edition of the works of Friedrich Thiersch, whose name bears the local chapter of AHEPA. Finally, on behalf of the chapter's Board, its Vice-President, Mr Manolis Kugiumutzis, presented Mr Hahn, who is also President of the Foundation ''Lebenshilfe München'', with a cheque for a donation of 1000 euros to this charity.

AHEPA Supreme President Savas Tsivicos visited Munich on October 27th accombanied by AHEPA Canada's President, Emmanuel Constas, and the Governor of AHEPA Europe, Dimosthenis Mammonas. AHEPA Munich organized an official dinner in honor of it's special guests. During this event Supreme President Tsivicos awarded the AHEPA medal for special services to Hellenism to Professor Dr. Wassilios Fthenakis and to the treasurer of AHEPA Munich, Emmanuel Kugiumutzis.

The District 28-Mid-Term-Conference 

                                      
The District 28-Mid-Term-Conference was hosted in Munich by the AHEPA chapter A 618 between 27. and 29. January 2023. The conference was attended by delegates from Western European countries with large Greek communities such as Germany, United Kingdom, Belgium and Austria, representatives of AHEPA Greece, as well as the Supreme Secretary of the AHEPA, Br. Savas Tsivicos. The delegates presented the activities of their chapters and discussed about joint actions to enhance the promotion of Hellenism and philanthropy in the countries where they live and work. During their stay in Munich, the participants had the opportunity to visit the city-center and learn about the close historical ties between Munich and Greece. The next district-conference will take place between 23. and 25. June in London.