Thanksgiving Day 2023
Athens, November 22, 2023 – The U.S. Embassy in Athens and its Consular Section, the U.S. Consulate General in Thessaloniki, and all U.S. Government offices…
Open Doors 2023: Greece climbs in rankings as a top destination for U.S. students
Greece moved up in the global rankings and is now the 8th top study abroad destination for U.S. students, with 4,484 U.S. students studying in…
USAID signs partnership with Government of Greece to improve energy security in western Balkans
On November 13, 2023 the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Government of Greece signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to improve…
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Mission in Greece
The U.S. Mission in Greece alerts U.S. citizens to planned demonstrations on Friday November 17, 2023 in Athens and Thessaloniki. Demonstration sites often include, but…
13th International CoMuseum Conference: Museums and Justice
On December 6–8, 2023, the Benaki Museum, the U.S. Embassy in Greece, and the British Council will present the 13th International CoMuseum Conference: Museums and…
DFC Commits $125 Million to Modernize Elefsina Shipyard in Greece
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Scott Nathan signed a financing agreement for a $125 million loan to ONEX Elefsis…
Security Alert – Worldwide Caution
Location: Worldwide Caution Event: Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violent actions against U.S.…
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Mission in Greece
Location: Athens and Thessaloniki The U.S. Mission in Greece alerts U.S. citizens to planned demonstrations on Friday October 13, 2023 and Saturday October 14, 2023.…
U.S. Mission to Greece Ambassadors Fund for Summer Work Travel (SWT) Scholarship
U.S. Mission to Greece Ambassadors Fund for Summer Work Travel (SWT) Scholarship Applications Open October 1st & Close November 15th Purpose: Recipients of the U.S.…
“Greek Current” Podcast with SAIDR Minkara: Advancing the rights of persons with disabilities...
Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara on The Greek Current Podcast: “Advancing the rights of persons with disabilities in Greece and the U.S.”…
Demonstration Alert: Panhellenic General Strike on 21 September 2023
Public sector employees have announced a 24-hour General Strike throughout Greece for September 21, 2023. In Athens, demonstrations related to the strike are scheduled in Klafthmonos Square…
U.S. Embassy Athens, Consular Section and U.S. Consulate Thess will be operating at reduced capacity...
Athens, September 20, 2023 – The U.S. Embassy in Athens and its Consular Section, and the U.S. Consulate General in Thessaloniki will be operating at…
Demonstration Alert: Maritime Strike
The U.S. Mission in Greece alerts U.S. citizens that a 24-hour nationwide strike for all categories of ships, including ferries, has been announced for Wednesday,…
Special Envoy Stern on The Greek Current Podcast: “Greece, the U.S., and the Work to Advance LGBTQI+...
Special Envoy Jessica Stern: "And so my role is to ensure that those conversations between the U.S. government and our counterparts in other governments include…
Natural Disaster Alert – U. S. Mission Greece
Natural Disaster Alert – U. S. Mission Greece The U.S. Mission in Greece alerts U.S. citizens to ongoing wildfires and a continuing high risk of…
Security Alert – U. S. Mission Greece
Location: Athens – Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium at 160 Alexandras Ave. Event: Soccer game with police presence on August 9, 2023 A soccer game will take…
Natural Disaster Alert – Wildfires in Rhodes and Wildfire Risk Around Greece
The U.S. Mission in Greece alerts U.S. citizens to ongoing wildfires on the island Rhodes, and high risk of wildfires in many regions of Greece. …
Natural Disaster Alert – Wildfires in Attica and Wildfire Risk Around Greece
The U.S. Mission in Greece alerts U.S. citizens to ongoing wildfires in northeastern parts of Attica, and high risk of wildfires in many regions of…
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