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 the Opposition Alexis Tsipras to discuss defense cooperation, energy security, and our shared commitment to defend democracy. Secretary Blinken launched the fourth round of the U.S.-Greece Strategic Dialogue on February …
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February 15, 2023 – Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Germany, Türkiye, and Greece February 16-22, 2023. On February 16, he will travel to Germany to attend the Munich Security Conference, where he will participate in a series of bilateral and multilateral meetings to discuss continued support for Ukraine, assistance to Türkiye …
Read More» On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida. Al- Zawahiri was one of the masterminds of the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, and had continued to urge his followers to attack …
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**U.S. citizens should take both U.S. and Greek quarantine requirements into account before traveling to Greece. U.S. citizens should have a plan in place on what to do should they test positive for COVID-19 while traveling abroad.** Greek Quarantine Requirements If you’ve tested positive for COVID-19, please follow Greek Government guidance . U.S. citizens in Greece are subject …
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The U.S. Embassy leases more than 100 high-quality residential properties within the Athens region and seeks to partner with responsive owners/landlords to meet the exacting safety, security, presentation, and living requirements of our diplomatic personnel. Should you have high-quality properties that might be suitable, we encourage you to email us at AthensResLeases@state.gov.
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President Joe Biden: “Today, as we mark the anniversary of Greek independence, we honor our countries’ deep and historic bond — forged in the struggle for liberty and self-governance — and the many contributions of the modern Hellenic Republic which promote international peace and stability and uphold our shared values.”
Read More» READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JANUARY 4, 2022 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke today with Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias. Deputy Secretary Sherman and Foreign Minister Dendias stressed the importance of promoting solidarity and stability in Europe, including support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Deputy Secretary and …
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Location: Worldwide: Global Air Travel Policy Taking Effect on November 8 Event: On October 25, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a global air travel policy. This policy prioritizes public health, protecting U.S. citizens and residents as well as those who come to visit us. Effective November 8 all non-citizen, nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, …
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Like everyone in Greece, we at U.S. Mission Greece are horrified by the scenes of destruction wrought by wildfires around the country and the broader region. We applaud the many brave firefighters, military personnel, and volunteers who have worked to limit the damage and to save human lives. We know these fires have taken an …
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National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke today with Dr. Thanos Dokos, National Security Advisor of Greece. Mr. Sullivan welcomed the strong relationship between our countries, including our growing defense cooperation, and conveyed the Biden Administration’s commitment to further deepening these ties. They discussed the importance of stability in the Eastern Mediterranean. Mr. Sullivan welcomed the resumption …
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Discussion with Apostolos Mangiriadis, Political Correspondent, SKAI TV “A New Era for U.S.-Greece Relations” Patras Regional Growth Conference June 4, 2021 Mr. Mangiriadis: Ladies and Gentlemen, good evening from Patras. This is Apostolos Mangiriadis, I’m a political correspondent for SKAI TV and SKAI Radio and I am very happy and honored to be joined with Ambassador Geoffrey …
Read More» BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Exactly 200 years ago, inspired by the same ideals of liberty, self-governance, and passionate belief in democracy that sparked the American Revolution, the people of Greece declared their independence. Today, the people of the United States join the Greek people in commemorating the creation of …
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The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Greek Foreign Minister Nikolaos Dendias today. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Dendias emphasized their commitment to further strengthening U.S.-Greece bilateral relations, including through the U.S.-Greece Strategic Dialogue and the 3+1 process with Cyprus and Israel, and close cooperation on …
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Ambassador Pyatt’s Remarks at 2021 New Year’s Reception Καλησπέρα σας! Thank you, Niko. I want to begin my remarks this evening by expressing my heartfelt appreciation to Minister Georgiadis for bringing us together tonight. While I miss seeing this ballroom filled with friends and colleagues like in years past, I want to thank you all for connecting to us virtually …
Read More» Secretary Pompeo (Oct. 26, 2020) – “We welcome the announcement of Libyans signing a nationwide, immediate ceasefire agreement at the UN-facilitated 5+5 Joint Military Commission talks in Geneva on October 23. We commend Libyan leadership on all sides for taking this courageous step. We also appreciate the vital role the UN Acting Special Representative of …
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The CoMuseum International Conference is organising a series of digital conversations entitled Leadership in Challenging Times with local and international experts from museums and other cultural organisations. The digital conversations will take place in September and October 2020, and will be convened by the CoMuseum main partners: the Benaki Museum, the British Council and the …
Read More» Torrey Goad Spokesperson, U.S. Embassy Athens October 13, 2020 We welcome today’s verdict in the trial of the horrific murder last year in Crete of U.S. citizen Dr. Suzanne Eaton. We are deeply saddened by this tragic and inexcusable loss of life. We again offer our deep condolences to Dr. Eaton’s family and many friends. We …
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DV-2022 Program: The online registration period for the DV-2022 Program begins on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 12:00 noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (Greece time: 7:00 p.m.), and concludes on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 12:00 noon, Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT-5).
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September 28, 2020 – The U.S.-Greece Science and Technology Agreement was signed by U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and Greece’s Minister of Development and Investments Adonis Georgiadis, accompanied by U.S. Chief Technology Officer Michael Kratsios and Deputy Minister of Development and Investments Christos Dimas at a ceremony in Thessaloniki, Greece, on September 28, …
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September 27, 2020 – Secretary Pompeo will travel to Thessaloniki and Crete, Greece, September 28-30, 2020, where he will meet with Prime Minister Mitsotakis and Foreign Minister Dendias to renew our shared commitment to advance security, peace, and prosperity in the Eastern Mediterranean and Western Balkans, as well as celebrate the strongest U.S.-Greek relationship in …
Read More» September 24, 2020 – Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Greece, Italy, the Holy See, and Croatia September 27 to October 2. In Greece, Secretary Pompeo will meet with Prime Minister Mitsotakis and Foreign Minister Dendias to renew our shared commitment to advance security, peace, and prosperity in the Eastern Mediterranean and celebrate …
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Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections! In some states voter registration and ballot request deadlines for the November 2020 are as early as October 5th. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, you must complete …
Read More» Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson (September 10, 2020): “We appreciate the Government of Greece’s efforts to coordinate with the international and humanitarian communities in order to relieve the suffering of the most vulnerable individuals.”
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Judd Deere, White House Deputy Press Secretary August 26, 2020 Today, President Donald J. Trump spoke with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of Greece. President Trump expressed concern over increased tension between NATO allies Greece and Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean. President Trump reaffirmed that Greece and Turkey must commit to dialogue, which is the only …
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Monday, August 25, 2020 Thank you so much, Irini. It’s a real honor to be here. We’re really honored as the U.S. Embassy to sponsor Half the Picture. A great thanks to the Hellenic History Foundation for this terrific event. Beyond Borders is of course challenging us to think beyond our borders, think beyond our …
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Καλησπέρα σας! Good evening. Thank you Tasos, thank you Irini. Distinguished Secretary General, Distinguished Deputy Mayor of Castellorizo, it’s a great honor to be here. My team did some checking when we decided that I would make this trip to Castellorizo to see when the last time was that any official from the U.S. embassy visited …
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August 2020 The Department’s Global Engagement Center (GEC) is leading and coordinating efforts of the U.S. Federal Government to recognize, understand, expose, and counter foreign propaganda and disinformation. In line with its congressional mandate, the GEC is releasing a special report that provides an overview of Russia’s disinformation and propaganda ecosystem. The report outlines the …
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SPEECH BY MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE YORBA LINDA, CALIFORNIA THE RICHARD NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM JULY 23, 2020 GOVERNOR WILSON: Well, thank you very much, Chris. Most generous. I’m not sure your grandfather would have recognized me. I have the great pleasure – in addition to welcoming all of you to the Nixon birthplace and library, I have …
Read More» July 21, 2020 Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper spoke by phone today with Greek Minister of Defense Nikos Panagiotopoulos to reaffirm the strong defense relationship between the United States and Greece. The Secretary thanked Minister Panagiotopoulos for hosting U.S. forces at Souda Bay, and for our strong bilateral cooperation. This is marked, most recently, by …
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Lea Gabrielle U.S. Special Envoy and Coordinator of the Global Engagement Center of the U.S. Department of State. Delphi Economic Forum June 10, 2020 Special Envoy Gabrielle: Thank you very much for that kind introduction, Professor Panagiotou I have to tell you, being here feels quite a lot like my time back in TV news …
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Marking the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in 2020, we pay tribute to the victims and to all soldiers who fought to defeat Nazi Germany and put an end to the Holocaust.
Read More» The Consular Section at U.S. Embassy Athens has suspended non-emergency visa operations in the interest of public health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. American Citizen Services will remain available for U.S. citizen emergency appointments. All visa appointments have been suspended until further notice. Immigrant visa appointments will be rescheduled at a later date. In the meantime, …
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Deputy Assistant Secretary Matt Palmer “In Conversation” with Nektaria Stamouli Moderated Q&A at Delphi Economic Forum Event Grande Bretagne Hotel March 5, 2020 Moderator: Good afternoon everyone, and thanks to all the distinguished guests joining us here today for this important event. We are joined today by the Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. State …
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“Leon Benmayor” Hall of the Jewish Community, Thessaloniki Καλησπέρα σας και καλή χρονιά! Good evening, President Saltiel, former Mayor Boutaris, dear guests and friends, I’m delighted to be back in Thessaloniki and, for the first time, to attend the 14th Annual David Tiano Lecture, organized by our Consulate in Thessaloniki to honor the memory of …
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Καλησπέρα σας και χρόνια πολλά! I looked on my way over and saw that you were hunting for bots. I hope you had good luck finding them. [laughter] And I do want to thank Anna, Lukas and Roman for coming and providing this course. We’re really pleased to partner with the Atlantic Council and its Digital …
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January 7, 2020 Washington, DC President Trump and Prime Minister Mitsotakis just concluded a meeting at the White House taking place at an important moment when the relationship between our two countries is at an all-time high. As history has proven, the U.S. and Greece are steadfast partners and allies. This is an exciting time for …
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December 13, 2019 Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Remarks by Consul General Gregory Pfleger Καλησπέρα σε όλες και όλους. Thank you very much for being here. Thank you very much for having me here as the Consul General of the United States in Thessaloniki. It is a tremendous honor, honestly, and on behalf of the Ambassador, …
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SAEG Workshop: “Attracting U.S. Students to Greece: Opportunities and Challenges” Ministry of Education, Athens Monday, December 9, 2019, 9:45 a.m. Καλημέρα σας. I’d like to thank Deputy Minister Digalakis, Secretary General Dimitropoulos, and the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs for hosting us today and for partnering with us on this workshop on opportunities and …
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Ambassador Pyatt (Dec. 5, 2019) – “Both our countries are working to develop a circular economy, where the goal is to minimize waste by maximizing the recovery and reuse of materials. This is not just a defensive measure for our planet, but an opportunity for large-scale investment in an area where U.S. companies benefit from …
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Ambassador Pyatt (Dec. 4, 2019) -“Onex’s investment in the Neorion Shipyards builds on a long history of U.S.-Greece ties in the maritime sector. And the U.S. government views Neorion as an important American investment – strategically, commercially, and symbolically. And I think the fact that the Onex investment began under the Syriza government and has …
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The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice program is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information on ISIS kidnapping networks or the people responsible for kidnapping Christian clerics Maher Mahfouz, Michael Kayyal, Gregorios Ibrahim, Bolous Yazigi, and Paolo Dall’Oglio. These rewards are being offered at an important moment in our fight …
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The Kiowas represent a different kind of opportunity: an important addition to Hellenic military capability at a tremendous savings. The Kiowas will cover an immediate gap in Greece’s attack and observation helicopter requirements and will further the Hellenic Army’s goal of establishing two operational aviation brigades, enabling stronger Greek participation in NATO and EU operations.
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Stefanovikio Army Base, Volos June 18, 2019, 9:30 a.m. Καλημέρα. Let me say, first of all, how happy I am to be back in Greece. I have been away for a week. I missed the summer. I’m also very happy to be here at Stefanovikio to see our friend General Floros in his new command, …
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Hellenic Aerospace Industries May 20, 2019 Καλημέρα σας. Minister Apostolakis, Alternate Minister Rigas, General Christodoulou, Vice Admiral Tsounis, friends. It is a great pleasure and an honor for me to be here today to celebrate the rebirth of the Hellenic Navy’s Maritime Patrol capability. I spoke at EXPOSEC last week and at the Hellenic Air …
Read More» Ambassador: It’s a great honor to be back at the Air Power Conference. It’s very impressive to see how this venue has evolved. It’s also a perfectly timed opportunity to take stock of the U.S.-Greece defense cooperation relationship. I’m very grateful that we have here today General Harigian, the new commander of US Air Forces …
Read More» Northern Aegean residents are invited to join representatives from the U.S. Embassy Athens on Wednesday, May 22 as they provide Consular, Federal Benefits and Immigration services. Consular Services will include accepting passport applications for persons NOT eligible for mail-in application services, documenting children’s births in Greece to U.S. citizen parent(s), and providing limited notarial services. …
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Athens, May 9, 2019 – The U.S. Embassy in collaboration with the Netherlands Embassy is organizing a series of programs focused on startup entrepreneurship in the agri-tech and food sector, in Athens and Thessaloniki, May 13-15. Under the title #FarmingtheFuture, the programs are official ‘Road to GES” events celebrating the Global Entrepreneurship Summit, which will …
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When the NATO Treaty was signed on April 4, 1949, by the original twelve Allies, President Truman said they were “not only seeking to establish freedom from aggression and from the use of force in the North Atlantic community, but… striving to promote and preserve peace throughout the world.” That remains the collective aspiration of …
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The Sandhurst competition is the world’s premier international academy military skills competition that inspires excellence through rigorous and mental challenges. Chief First Sergeant Four Year Cadet Choupis Anastasios, Hellenic Army Academy, Greece, talks about the importance of building relationships with other countries.
Read More» A Τribute to American Documentaries Free Screenings & Workshops Thessaloniki: March 2-5 Athens: March 6-21 Athens – After a very successful run in Thessaloniki, the American Film Showcase is coming to Athens, March 6-21, with a series of free screenings and workshops, organized by the U.S. Embassy in Greece and the Exile Room. The American …
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Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC December 13, 2018 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Greece on the occasion of the U.S.-Greece Strategic Dialogue. Begin Text: The Governments of the United States and Greece held the inaugural U.S.-Greece Strategic Dialogue in Washington, D.C. …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “Collaborations and synergies have the power to bring together diverse resources: from audiences and volunteers, to funding. Collaborations are also a form of capital for cultural organizations. They make museums more open and equitable, and representative of their communities.”
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On November 29, the Benaki Museum, the U.S. Embassy in Athens and the British Council, in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut Athen, are organizing the conference “THE CO-MUSEUM: Synergies, coalitions and partnerships between museums, cultural initiatives, civil society and beyond.”
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey R. Pyatt Intercontinental Hotel, Athens October 22, 2018 Καλησπέρα, Minister Santorinios, friends, colleagues, thank you for inviting me again to address this year’s Amver awards. After three times, I think I know what we’re in for. And while this is definitely one of the year’s best parties, it’s …
Read More» On May 8, 2018, President Donald J. Trump announced his decision to cease U.S. participation in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly referred to as the Iran deal. The Iran deal was proving to be a failed strategic bet that fell short of protecting the American people or our allies from the potential …
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NATO Marine Interdiction Operations Training Center (NMIOTC) 10th Anniversary Reception Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey R. Pyatt Souda Bay October 19, 2018 Καλημέρα, Commodore Kostalas, Minister Kammenos, Admiral Apostolakis, Vice Admiral Tsounis, Lt. Gen Christodoulou, Mayor Vamvoukas, Vice Regional Governor Voulgarakis, U.S., Greek, Allied sailors. It is a truly great honor for me …
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Ambassador Pyatt’s Remarks at Junior Achievement Awards Ceremony Foundation of Hellenic World June 1, 2018 Good evening, everyone. Your Excellency President Pavlopoulos, Mr. Mitsotakis, Deputy Minister Vaxevanakis, honored guests, students and teachers, it’s a great pleasure to be here to celebrate the successful completion of this year’s Student Company Program. I want to express a …
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May 31, 2018 Let me first say what a pleasure it is to be here in Larissa. I want to say special thanks to Minister Kammenos, Admiral Apostolakis and General Christodoulou for inviting me to come along today. This visit is an opportunity for me to spend some time with the American personnel who are …
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For many Americans, a trip to Greece means visiting the Acropolis, going to Mykonos, and going to Santorini. And these are wonderful destinations, certainly worthy of their reputations as among the world’s premiere tourist attractions. But the best part of Greece, in my view, is the extraordinary combinations that this country offers — sea, mountains, …
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The United States Government has contracted U.S.-based Caddell Construction to renovate and rehabilitate the historic U.S. Embassy “Chancery” building, designed by Walter Gropius, and inaugurated on July 4, 1961.
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March 21, 2018 News247: Mr. Ambassador, thank you very much for this interview. Ambassador Pyatt: I’m happy to see you. News247: Thank you. U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Wess Mitchell, visited Greece and Cyprus and the broader EU region last week. Can you characterize the discussions he had and let us know what the main …
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During the presentation of 83rd Thessaloniki International Fail U.S. Consul General Rebecca Fong said: “First of course, is to celebrate the very best of American technology, innovation and entrepreneurship. Those are characteristics that mark the competitive and dynamic parts of the U.S. economy, but also to get the message out to the international audience that …
Read More» In Athens on March 15, Assistant Secretary Mitchell will meet with senior Greek officials to discuss deepening U.S.-Greek strategic ties and strengthening bilateral cooperation, including in the areas of defense, energy, trade, and investment.
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We believe that official debt relief should be part of a process of putting Greece on a foundation of sustainable growth. But ultimately this must be resolved by Greece and its European partners.
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The interesting thing about Greece in this area also is that it’s not just about gas, although gas is important for all of you who are working in that sector. But Greece has enormous potential in the renewables area. I’m very excited about the fact that we have GE Wind as one of the American …
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The Prime Minister, Alexis Tsipras, met on February 24, 2018 with seven Senators from the U.S. Congress at Maximos Mansion. During the meeting, they discussed Greek-American relations and regional developments.
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U.S. administration is committed to doing everything we can to help support Greece as it navigates through this transition, but the key as you alluded to is to sustain the process of reform; to make clear that, even as the bailout process concludes, the Greek government will continue to do the hard work of positioning …
Read More» U.S. Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic Geoffrey R. Pyatt is traveling to Ankara from 15 – 16 February 2018
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This trading room is going to offer a unique educational tool for students of DEREE’s Business School and the ALBA Graduate Business School. The facility will serve as a laboratory and classroom which will replicate a real-world trading experience, providing students from Greece and the Balkans experience that they can use when they begin searching …
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42 NGOs from 5 countries attended the 1st TechCamp Athens 2018, implemented for the first time in Greece, on the 22nd and 23rd of January by HIGGS, in cooperation with the US Embassy. The TechCamp is a training that is organized in several places around the word, with the intention to bring NGOS into contact with …
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This partnership is a reminder that our cooperation is not just about deals in the U.S. or in Greece but about global competitiveness and how our companies together can drive growth and achieve commercial success.
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On November 30, the Benaki Museum, the U.S. Embassy Athens, the British Council and the British Embassy Athens are organizing the conference “Museums as Agents of Change: Diversity, Accessibility and Inclusion.”
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Greece and the United States will continue to profit from strengthening the ties between our people, businesses, and governments. A strong Greece, in the American view, also benefits Europe and the wider Mediterranean and Balkans regions.
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“Where religious freedom is not protected, we know that instability, human rights abuses, and violent extremism have a greater opportunity to take root.”
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After reviewing over 400 applications and interviewing dozens of refugees and asylum seekers, the three U.S. affiliated colleges have selected the first group of fellows that began their academic studies. For the first semester of the academic year 2017-2018
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President Trump: “We have great confidence in Greece as a nation. We have great confidence in what they’re doing relative to their military, because I know they have plans to do some terrific things. And we know they will be an ally for many, many years to come. You know, they’ve always been a very …
Read More» President Trump: “And we will continue our discussions with respect to Greece and the relationship that we have. It’s been an outstanding one, a long-term relationship. You’ve gone through a lot. “
Read More» President Trump: “As you know, Greece has gone through a lot over the last number of years, but they are doing a terrific job of coming back. And they will be back. “
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“I always say that the U.S. government’s top priority here is to support economic recovery in Greece, an important ally and strategic partner in NATO, Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean. A big part of that effort is finding ways to improve the investment and business climate and remove investment road blocks. “
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On Tuesday, October 3, Ambassador Pyatt welcomed 65 university students and young professionals as part of “Panorama of Entrepreneurship’s Business Day” program. Each spring, Panorama of Entrepreneurship hosts a three-day event at Megaro Mousikis for students and recent graduates interested in business and entrepreneurship.
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October 2, 2017 – Presidential Proclamation Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada
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Ambassador Pyatt opened the conference “Athens Meets Detroit: The Importance of Civic Engagement and Social Accountability,” at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center. The event was organised as part of the The German Marshall Fund of the United States Program “Transatlantic Initiative – Alumni Leadership Action Project” with the support Eliamep Gr and the U.S. EMBASSY ATHENS.
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The Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery Registration for the 2019 DV Program opens Tuesday, October 3, 2017. Each year, the Diversity Visa Lottery provides up to 50,000 randomly selected foreigners from many countries – including Greece – with permanent residency in the United States.
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Ambassador Pyatt’s Interview to Tom Ellis for “Kathimerini” Newspaper September 19, 2017 The United States wants to see northern Greece become a gateway for the transportation of natural gas and commodities to the Western Balkans and Europe, US Ambassador in Athens Geoffrey Pyatt tells Kathimerini. The senior diplomat underlines American investment interest in the region’s …
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Exile Room, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Athens, welcomes the American Film Showcase, a multifaceted exploration of American documentary and a unique partnership with the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts.
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Read Ambassador Pyatt’s article on “Proto Thema” after his visit to Livadia. Ambassador Pyatt describes his positive impressions from the hospitality of the citizens of Livadia to the refugees.
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Each month, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ (ECA) Office of Alumni Affairs recognizes one outstanding alumnus or alumna. Betty Tsakarestou is this month’s outstanding alumna, and her work will be recognized throughout the month on the International Exchange Alumni website, ECA’s official website which serves more than one million Department-sponsored exchange alumni worldwide.
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“The most important American goal in Greece is to see the country emerge successfully from this terrible seven-year economic crisis,” US Ambassador to Athens Geoffrey R. Pyatt said in an exclusive interview with the Greek Reporter.
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Ambassador Pyatt visited the 82nd TIF Helexpo and is looking forward to next year with the United Stats as honored country at Thessaloniki Int’l Fair 2018!
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“The United States will continue to partner with Greece and the European Commission and all of our European Allies and partners to advance European energy security, which will benefit our shared security and prosperity.” – Ambassador Pyatt
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The United States will continue to support our partners and UN colleagues to investigate and bring an end to the use of chemical weapons. And together with Greece, we remain dedicated to the mission of the OPCW as it continues to work for a world free of chemical weapons.
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U.S. Embassy/Consulate will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2017 in observance of Labor Day, a U.S. national holiday.
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Two young Greek students spend their summer in the U.S. in the spirit of Benjamin Franklin Fellowship program!
Read More» (July 19) – Today the State Department released its annual report, Country Reports on Terrorism 2016, which provides the Department of State’s annual Congressionally-mandated assessment of trends and events in international terrorism that transpired from January 1 to December 31, 2016.
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Ambassador Pyatt hosted a discussion in honor of the winners of this year’s MITEF Greece Startup Competition and Mindspace challenge. The teams had the opportunity to present their work to the Ambassador, talk about their experiences from these competitions, and discuss their future plans. They participated in an engaging discussion on Greece’s entrepreneurial landscape, and …
Read More» (July 10, 2017) – The Vice President spoke by phone today with Prime Minister of Greece Alexis Tsipras. The leaders reaffirmed the enduring ties between Greece and the United States.
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We wanted to do something to address that problem, which is what brings us to this project, which we are calling “Education Unites: From Camp to Campus.” This is a refugee scholarship program, which is just one part of the United States’ comprehensive effort to support Greece in responding to this refugee emergency that Greece …
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Today we celebrate 241 years of American democracy, and there is no place better-suited to mark the occasion than here in Greece. In 1776, a small band of patriots declared that we were a people created equal — free to think, worship, and live as we please; that our destiny would be not determined for …
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The U.S. Mission to Greece and our Consulate here in Thessaloniki have long collaborated with Anatolia College on cultural and educational programs. These programs and U.S. financial assistance show the United States’ unwavering commitment to Northern Greece and to American-affiliated institutions like Anatolia College.
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Secretary Tillerson (June 27): “The State Department’s 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report exposes human trafficking networks and holds their operators and their accomplices accountable.” Full Text» DipNote» More»
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The Marshall Plan also, however, was critically an institutional incubator. It was, as Mr. Mitsotakis pointed out, the seed of European institutions, first the European coal and steel community, later the European community, and, ultimately, the European Union, and all of the institutions of Euro-Atlantic cooperation, that we take today, take for granted.
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Fulbright program alumni have made enormous contributions to the economic, cultural, and political strength of our two great democracies, and have strengthened our people-to-people ties.
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We have a long history of good relations with the countries of the Western Balkans. Each country in the region is a member of the Defeat-ISIS Coalition, a strong partner on counter-terrorism, and a reliable counterpart in efforts to limit the spread of violent extremism. However, the region is facing its most serious challenges since …
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Almost exactly 70 years ago, Secretary of State Marshall delivered a commencement address at Harvard University that would change the course of European history. During that speech, Marshall said that “The United States should do whatever it is able to do to assist in the return of normal economic health to the world, without which …
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Lia Zampetoglou, Education Manager at the Institute of the “Greek Tourism Confederation, recently took part in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) sponsored by the U.S. Department of State to learn about how the tourism industry could boost Greece’s economic growth. Along with 25 other professionals from around the world, Ms. Zampetoglou examined strategies and …
Read More» Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC June 7, 2017 In recognition of LGBTI Month, the Department of State affirms its solidarity with the human rights defenders and civil society organizations working around the world to uphold the fundamental freedoms of LGBTI persons to live with dignity and freedom. We also recognize …
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Ambassador Pyatt, June 8 – The strong relationship and defense ties forged between the United States and Greece during the post-war period firmly secured Greece’s place in the West. Of course, in 2017, we also commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Marshall Plan, another massive aid project that helped Greece rebuild after World War II.
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Diplomats from the Embassies of Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the USA and Venezuela in Greece will once again be expressing their support for the Athens Pride festival …
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Thursday, June 1, 2017 7:00 – 8:00 pm Impact Hub Athens As Delivered Good evening everybody. First of all, let me say what a treat it is to be back here at the Impact Hub. I love this new space, so congratulations on that. The last time I was here was December so it’s a …
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With the ssupport of the U.S. EMBASSY ATHENS , the Mindspace Challenge was completed last week, at the Ίδρυμα Ευγενίδου – Eugenides Foundation , which 13 teams from all over Greece participating in the finals. The teams that stood out, ranked from 1st to 5th, are: – REND, a multi – platform subscription based service for the mass rental of video games – @EyeQ, …
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King George Hotel Ballroom, Athens, Greece May 22, 2017 As Delivered Καλημέρα. Good morning. Governor, Mr. Mayor, Minister Tzanakopoulos, it’s my honor to be joining you in speaking this morning. I want to thank Dr. Apostolopoulos and the Hellenic Entrepreneurs Association for giving me the opportunity to speak here this morning. To be clear, …
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Metropolitan Hotel, Athens, Greece May 18, 2017 As Delivered Good morning ladies and gentlemen. I would like to thank the Hellenic Association for Energy Economics and Kostas Andriosopoulos for inviting me to speak today on Greece’s energy sector, a critically important component of the Greek economy. I’m honored to be here with Minister Stathakis, former …
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(Ambassador Pyatt) May 17, 2017 – “Art is something that speaks to people’s hearts and minds in more profound ways than any political discourse. “
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Yes, we have a brand new website! Have a look around! The new-look website has seven sections representing broad topics that may be of interest to you. The sections are broken down further into sub-categories to assist you in finding specific information. The Seven Sections are: Visas – For all your Visa needs and questions. U.S. Citizen Services – …
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U.S. Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt Excerpts of Interview with To Vima To correct the record, here are key excerpts of an interview Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt conducted with To Vima reporter Angelos Athanasopoulos on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, published on May 7, 2017. In this interview, Ambassador Pyatt focuses on the strength of the U.S-Greek relationship, economic …
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Ambassador Pyatt met today, May 5, with Mayor Vournous, Regional Governor Kalogirou, the Metropolitan of Chios, and Members of Parliament.
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Ambassador’s Remarks at EXPOSEC-DefenseWorld Conference Hellenic Army Officer’s Club, Athens, Greece May 3, 2017 As Delivered Thank you very much, Simos, for that warm welcome. Let me say, I consider the American Hellenic Chamber of Commerce to be one of my strongest force multipliers and partners here so I really appreciate both the comments but …
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“Boosting Regional Energy Partnerships and Trade in the Eastern Mediterranean” Panel Discussion at the Atlantic Council Istanbul Summit April 27, 2017 (as delivered) Q: Let me turn to Ambassador Pyatt and ask him to give us a perspective from U.S. Government point of view and, also, from an Athens point of view. So how does …
Read More» Athens – Starting Tuesday, April 25, the U.S. Consulate General in Thessaloniki will begin offering weekly notarial service to residents of Northern Greece. The service, available to U.S. citizens and non-citizens alike, will be offered every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. by appointment only.
Read More» April 19, 2017 – On behalf of the United States, I offer my sincere condolences to the family and colleagues of the Greek service members whose lives were lost in the tragic helicopter crash in Northern Greece earlier today.
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U.S. Embassy Athens is pleased to announce the 2018-19 competition for the Humphrey Fellowship program. Applications are due by midnight on Friday June 9, 2017.
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April 6, 2017 – Tonight, I ordered a targeted military strike on the airfield in Syria from where the chemical attack was launched. It is in this vital national security interest of the United States to prevent and deter the spread and use of deadly chemical weapons. There can be no dispute that Syria used …
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U.S. Embassy Athens is supporting Documenta 14, one of the largest and most important contemporary art events in the world, and in particular the Victoria Square Project by artist Rick Lowe. Known for the Project Row Houses, Rick Lowe is a well-known creator focusing on the convergence of community and art.
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On Monday, April 3, the newly expanded and renovated YouthLab Xanthi officially opened its doors. This new American Corner will help Thracian youth and young professionals in the wider region learn job skills for today’s knowledge-based, global economy so that they can productively contribute to Greece’s skilled workforce and economic development.
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U.S. Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt visited the Athens Science Festival, the largest science and technology event in Greece for audiences of all ages. Ambassador Pyatt had the opportunity to test some of the Virtual Reality environments – including a VR bicycle ride – operate a robotic arm built by a 15-year old student, talk with the …
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Fulbright Scholarship Alumnus, architect, and photographer Yiorgis Yerolympos led architecture students on a tour of the historic Chancery Building of U.S. Embassy Athens, designed by Walter Gropius – one of the most prominent figures of modern architecture.
Read More» Secretary of State Rex Tillerson March 31, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Good morning, Secretary General and my fellow ministers, and thank you for the opportunity to speak. Let me be very clear at the outset of my remarks: the U.S. commitment to NATO is strong and this Alliance remains the bedrock for transatlantic security. This …
Read More» Secretary of State Rex Tillerson (March 24, 2017) – The United States looks forward to continued cooperation and friendship with our Greek partners and building upon our existing collaboration.
Read More» President Trump (March 24, 2017) – Today we commemorate an event that we have marked with a national day of celebration for 30 years: Greek Independence Day.
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Op- Ed for Kathimerini on Trikala Visit by Geoffrey R. Pyatt, United States Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic March 24, 2017 A visit this week to Trikala and meetings there with government and business leaders has reinforced my optimism about Greece’s future and this country’s rich endowment of human and natural resources. Trikala has the …
Read More» March 24, 2017, 9:30 am Grande Bretagne Hotel, Athens, Greece As Delivered Καλημέρα. Good morning, everybody. It is a great pleasure for me to be with you here today. Thank you, President Corlew, for inviting me to speak this morning. It’s a special pleasure for me to welcome you to the beautiful city of Athens. …
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Ambassador Pyatt (March 24) – Today, I congratulate all European Union members, and especially our friends and allies here in Greece, on this important anniversary. Greece is a pillar of strength and stability in the region, both as a NATO ally and a European Union member.
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Statement By U.S. Secretary of State Tillerson March 22, 2017 On the Attack in London On behalf of the United States, I express my condolences to the victims and their families. The American people send their thoughts and prayers to the people of the United Kingdom. We …
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Ambassador Pyatt recently visited the “smart city” of Trikala in Northern Greece to attend the graduation ceremony of CodeGirls 2.0 program. While in Trikala, Ambassador Pyatt, an avid cyclist, also met with Dimitris Dimitriadis, creator of the Easy Bike system.
Read More» March 21 – President Donald J. Trump will travel to Brussels, Belgium, for the May 25, 2017, meeting of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Heads of State and Government. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced the Leaders Meeting date earlier today.
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I want to congratulate all of you on completing the second round of CodeGirls and say how impressed I was to see the projects that you completed. Completing this program means that you are now part of a global network of young women involved with technology. And I hope you all feel incredibly proud about …
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The U.S. Embassy Athens partners with Hellenic Initiative and the International Accelerator for the fourth consecutive year to support the participation of promising Greek startups and representatives from the creative and interactive industries to the SXSW (South by Southwest) festival in Austin, Texas. The Greek startup delegation at SXSW 2017 had two full days presenting their …
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March 13, 2017 – Secretary Tillerson met today with Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias and reaffirmed the significance of the U.S.-Greek bilateral relationship. The Secretary and foreign minister also discussed the importance of building and sustaining security and stability across the region. Read More: at https://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/dpb/2017/03/268424.htm
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U.S. Embassy Athens supports a series of workshops organized by Mindspace. On March 11 and 12, seventeen groups of young students from the wider region of Patras took part in the first round of the #MindspaceChallenge, a pitching competition that gives young entrepreneurs the opportunity to turn their ideas into reality.
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The first episode of the “Women Changing Greece” video documentary features three Greek women who share how their experiences with business development and entrepreneurship were positively affected by participating in U.S.-Government sponsored exchange programs.
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Throughout March, in honor of International Womens Day, the U.S. Embassy Athens will showcase the work of nine women who are #ExchangeAlumni, that is to say, that have visited the States on U.S.-government sponsored programs.
Read More» President Trump delivered his first address to a Joint Session of Congress on February 28th, 2017. You can watch the full address here. https://www.whitehouse.gov/joint-address
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The U.S. Embassy in Athens, in collaboration with the Onassis Cultural Center and with support from the Municipality of Komotini, is supporting the “Dancing to Connect” educational program. Seeking to give students the opportunity to discover ways of collaboration and communication through dance.
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Hellas Liberty, Central Harbor, Piraeus, Athens February 23, 2017 (as delivered) Καλημέρα! Good afternoon everybody. First of all, thank you Senator Raptakis for those remarks. My fellow American, also State Assembly Woman Maliotakis from New York State Assembly. I want to begin by acknowledging the really gracious remarks from our ally Minister of Defense Kammenos. …
Read More» Athens — The U.S. Embassy in Athens and its Consular Section, the U.S. Consulate General in Thessaloniki, and all U.S. Government offices in Greece will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2017 in observance of Presidents’ Day. This holiday marks the birthdays of U.S. Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
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On February 10, Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt and Deputy Chief of Mission Suzanne Lawrence visited UTechLab in Athens. A collaboration of the U.S. EMBASSY ATHENS and the Ίδρυμα Ευγενίδου – Eugenides Foundation – the center focuses on providing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs to high school students. The Embassy leadership saw demonstrations of the 3-D printing technology, robotics, programming, and comics workshops that …
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February 9, 2017 – Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met with European Union’s High Representative Federica Mogherini at the Department of State, in Washington, D.C.
Read More» Feb. 22 – “Speaking in my role as Ambassador here in Greece, I can assure you that we remain strongly focused on continuing our great work with Greek Customs and the Greek Atomic Energy Commission and I count on continued benefits for both of our countries from that collaboration.” – Ambassador Pyatt
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February is National African American History Month. President Trump issued the following proclamation to commemorate the role African Americans have played in U.S. history: NATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH, 2017 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION As we celebrate National African American History …
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January 27, 2017 – Ambassador Pyatt joined other official dignitaries in a wreath laying ceremony in downtown Athens this afternoon, to honor the victims of the Holocaust.
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On January 20, 2017, Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos and U.S. Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt signed a bilateral agreement to improve international tax compliance and provide for implementation of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).
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U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis spoke today by telephone with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to reconnect and discuss the key role NATO plays in transatlantic security.
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In today’s world, with the variety of threats that we face, NATO continues to be the cornerstone of defense policy for Europe and the U.S.
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Remarks by the Ambassador Thursday, December 8, 2016 10:00 am Benaki Museum, Athens, Greece As delivered Καλημέρα, good morning everybody. It is a real pleasure for me to be here today. I’m especially humbled to be doing so with Ambassador Kittmer who knows a great deal more about these topics than I ever will and …
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U.S. Embassy Athens congratulates all the teams who took part in #HackTheCamp – three teams were selected for awards and will spend the next four months developing their ideas at Impact Hub Athens.
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Ambassador Pyatt οn December 5 held a reception at his residence to thank all of the Greek partners who helped make President Obama’s visit to Athens a success.
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“We advocate policies to promote economic growth, further opportunities for U.S. investment, & help diversify Greece’s energy sources.” said Ambassador Pyatt during his speech at the American Hellenic Institute on December 1, 2016.
Read More» Athens, November 29, 2016 – The U.S. Embassy Athens, in partnership with the Benaki Museum and the British Council, is organizing the conference “Museums and Tourism: A Working Relationship.” The event is taking place on December 8, 2016, 09:30 – 17:00, at The Benaki Museum, Pireos 138. The sixth annual Museum Conference invites museum and …
Read More» Wednesday, November 23, 2016 8:30 pm Ecali Club, Athens, Greece As delivered Καλησπέρα σας. Thank you for those warm wishes, Simos. It is a huge honor for me and Mary to be with you here tonight for our first Thanksgiving in Athens and to celebrate with you a uniquely American holiday, which, in many …
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Athens, November 7, 2016 – Ahead of the November 8 Presidential elections in the United States, U.S. Ambassador to Greece, Geoffrey R. Pyatt visited the Athenian Stoa in the center of Ancient Athens, the “birthplace of democracy.” His visit underscored the importance of Greece’s contributions to our democratic ideals. Ambassador Pyatt received a tour of …
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Tuesday, November 1, 2016 8:30 pm Benaki Museum, Athens, Greece I had the opportunity when I was back in Washington in the summer to have a good discussion, that BCIU put together for me, with many of the companies that are represented here this evening – chaired by Ambassador John Negroponte who, among other things, …
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Thursday, October 27, 2016 7:30 pm Consul General’s Residence Καλησπέρα σας. Let me begin, first of all, by saying how proud we are of our Consul General here in Northern Greece. Rebecca, thank you for opening your home to all of us. I’m the new guy here! I only presented my credentials to the President …
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Monday, October 24, 2016 7:00 pm USS Mount Whitney, Piraeus Port, Greece Thank you very much, Captain Sardiello. Κυρίες και Κύριοι καλησπέρα σας! Είναι μεγάλη μου χαρά που είστε απόψε εδώ μαζί μας. Σας ευχαριστώ πολύ που ήρθατε! Προσβλέπω στην μεταξύ μας στενή συνεργασία τα επόμενα τρία χρόνια. Thank you and good evening everybody. Thank you …
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Friday, October 21 was the first night of #HackTheCamp – the hackathon on refugee and integration issues. Ambassador Pyatt addressed the gathered crowd of 130 coders, creative professionals, designers, NGO representatives, and refugees, urging them to help find concrete solutions to the real problems faced by the migrants living in the camps. Teams will have six weeks to develop …
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Friday, October 21, 2016 6:00 pm Diplareios School Good evening. Thank you Ayan and Andy. It’s really terrific to be here. I’ve been looking forward to this event, really, all week long. I want to thank everybody for being here to participate in this Hack the Camp program. We are all here, tonight and over …
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The U.S. EMBASSY ATHENS Athens, in partnership with Huffington Post Greece, is proud to launch this year’s video project which will transport you to five spectacular destinations across the western United States. We chose to highlight five different destinations that show the diversity and ingenuity of the tourism industry in the U.S. – especially how young, creative entrepreneurs are reshaping …
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Friday 14 October 2016 – 7:00 p.m. American Community School Good evening everybody. Thank you, Director Gialamas, for that very gracious introduction. I also want to say thank you to Rosemary and the whole team from our Consular Section. They do great, great work and I know they put a lot of effort into …
Read More» Washington – U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew met today with Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos at the 2016 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group.
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This week, the Paris Agreement passed the final threshold for its entry into force, marking the culmination of a nearly…
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Department of State, Washington, DC September 28, 2016 Thank you Under Secretary Shannon for those warm remarks, Ambassador Lalacos, Ambassador Negroponte, Ambassador Blake, and the many other friends, colleagues, and bosses who have joined us as Mary and I mark the beginning of this latest stage in our Foreign Service career. I’d also like to …
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NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) and Commander, U.S. European Command (EUCOM) General Curtis Scaparrotti met with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on October 3 in Athens.
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Athens, September 16, 2016 –“Welcoming Today’s Refugees” was the subject of a live, web event co-hosted September 13 by the U.S. Embassy in Athens. NGO professionals, refugee activists, students, and academics discussed global responsibility for taking action on the refugee crisis. Dr. Nadina Christopoulou from the Melissa Network of Migrant Women led the discussion in …
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