Memorial Day, May 29, 2023
Athens, May 26, 2023 – The U.S. Embassy in Athens and its Consular Section, the U.S. Consulate General in Thessaloniki, and all U.S. Government offices…
Demonstration Alert – Transportation Strike and Demonstrations on May 1, 2023
Location: Athens and locations throughout Greece A transportation strike has been announced for the May 1 Labor Day holiday in Greece. Public and private sector…
Demonstration Alert – Transportation Strike in Athens on March 28, 2023
The following strikes are scheduled for Tuesday, March 28, 2023 (12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.), unless otherwise noted: Athens Metro (Lines 2 & 3) will…
A Proclamation on Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy,...
March 24, 2025 Today, we honor the heroism of Greek revolutionaries who fought for their independence more than two centuries ago and celebrate the sacred…
Greece Independence Day: Press Statement by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken
March 25, 2024 On behalf of the Government and people of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Greece and Greeks around…
Demonstration Alert: Panhellenic General Strike March 16, 2023
Public and private sector employees have announced a 24-hour Panhellenic General Strike throughout Greece for March 16, 2023. In Athens, demonstrations related to the strike…
Visit by Athens Consular Officer to Thessaloniki and Kastoria in March 2023
U.S. citizens of Northern Greece can make appointments in Thessaloniki and Kastoria with a Consular Officer from the U.S. Embassy the week starting Monday, March 20.…
Panhellenic General Strike on March 8, 2023
Public sector employees have announced a 24-hour Panhellenic General Strike for March 8, 2023. In Athens, demonstrations related to the strike are scheduled at the…
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Mission Greece
Location: Athens, Thessaloniki and locations throughout Greece Event: Transportation Disruption and Demonstrations Following Tempi Train Disaster Hellenic Train has temporarily suspended operations on the Athens-Thessaloniki…
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken Travel to Greece, February 20-21, 2023
February 22, 2023 On his first official visit in Athens, Greece, Secretary Blinken met with Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis, Foreign Minister Dendias, and Leader of…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Niki Lymperaki of Mega TV
INTERVIEW ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE HOTEL GRANDE BRETAGNE ATHENS, GREECE FEBRUARY 21, 2023 QUESTION: Secretary Blinken, thank you so much for being with…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks at a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Secretary Blinken: "And over the decades here in Greece, the extraordinary people serving at this embassy have played a central role in strengthening the ties…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias at a Joint Press Availability
REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS ATHENS, GREECE FEBRUARY 21, 2023 FOREIGN MINISTER DENDIAS: (Via interpreter) Dear Minister, for the second…
Joint Statement on the U.S.-Greece Strategic Dialogue
The United States and Greece reaffirmed the unshakeable bonds that exist between the people of both countries based on our shared and principled respect for…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias Before Their Meeting and the U.S.-Greece...
Secretary Blinken: "Today’s discussion builds off of the last Strategic Dialogue that we held in 2021, which I remember very well. And among other important…
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis today in Athens. The two underscored the strong U.S.-Greece relationship. The Secretary…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis Before Their Meeting
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The United States and Greece: United by Democratic Values, Advancing Shared Goals for Peace and...
The United States views Greece as an indispensable partner and key North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Ally supporting NATO’s southeastern flank. Together, we are advancing…
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