[1] Founded by Elena Maroulleti,[2] Aktina is dedicated to promoting the culture, folklore, music and history of Greece and Cyprus through broadcast media, live concerts, and other activities for the benefit of Greek Americans and the general public.

In early 1994, Aktina FM started streaming on the Internet, becoming the second online radio station to emerge in the world.

[7] The organization's owned and operated media outlets, Aktina FM and Aktina TV, offer original content on the cultures of Greece and Cyprus, newscasts, information on the life and activities of the New York-based Greek American community, special reports of general public interest, and TV mini-documentaries filmed on location that pertain to Greek and Cypriot history and culture.

[9][10] In 1993, Aktina began collaborating with Cypreco of America, Inc., a non-profit and tax-exempt 501(c)(3) cultural organization.

[3][4] Aktina has received various distinctions, including citations, proclamations, and entries in congressional records, from elected officials at the city, state, and federal levels in the U.S.