Consul General Fong and staff visited the underprivileged area of Dendropotamos in west Thessaloniki on the occasion of the International Roma Day.  The Consul General had the opportunity to visit the 3rd Multicultural Junior High of the area, and extended wishes to all Roma on the International Roma Day. CG Fong joined the local Metropolitan, …

When you empower a woman, you elevate her community. This is the core concept behind many of the State Department’s public diplomacy efforts: a ripple effect occurs when we believe in women and invest in their potential. In celebration of International Women’s Day, Consul General Fong enjoyed the opportunity to hear from a dynamic group …

Consul General Rebecca Fong discussed the United States Electoral System and the Primaries with a group of 70 students of Political Science at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.  CG Fong offered an overview of the U.S. Presidential Elections, focusing on how the U.S. primary and general election works and the difference between popular voting and …

Following in the footsteps of the legendary Jazz Ambassadors Program of the 1950’s, the American Music Abroad Program specifically designed for people-to-people cultural exchange, communicated America’s rich musical contributions and diverse culture during a ten-day tour of Northern Greece.  Laura Cortese and the Dance Cards performed in Kozani, Xanthi and Thessaloniki holding concerts, workshops, lectures …

“2015 was a year filled with quite a few challenges and uncertainty here in Greece.  Throughout all of it, the U.S. has been Greece’s steadfast friend.  This will not change.,” said Consul General Fong during her remarks at the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce “Pita Cutting” celebration on February 1; an event honoring an old Greek …

On January 25, approximately 60 Fulbright Foundation alumni joined Consul General Rebecca Fong and Fulbright Executive Director Artemis Zenetou in the traditional “Pita cutting” to mark the New Year with aspirations of happiness and prosperity.  Along with Fulbright alumni, academics, artists, and others gathered to exchange views on the importance of academic exchange and the …

Consul General Rebecca Fong Rebecca Fong had the honor to participate in the opening of the exhibition “The Rebirth of St. Nicholas Church at ‘Ground Zero’” with designs by Santiago Calatrava, organized by the Teloglion Foundation of Arts and the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Alternate Rector Paraskevi Argyropoulou-Pataka, Professor Alexandra Voutira, Consul General Fong, Professor …

Consul General Rebecca A. Fong congratulated a group of 240 high school students from 25 public schools of the central Macedonia region on their participation in the 14th annual Thessaloniki Model United Nations simulation exercise at the American Farm School, November 20 – 22.  Consul General Fong underlined the value of keeping an open mind, …

“Greece Matters” were the words of Consul General Rebecca Fong during her welcome reception hosted by Ambassador David D. Pearce last week.  Ambassador Pearce highlighted the importance of the U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki and its close cooperation with the Embassy in Athens, underlining the long-lasting friendship between the two countries.  Ambassador Pearce described the principle …

Consul General Rebecca Fong discussed the value of educational exchanges and the Fulbright Program in Greece at an event organized in the framework of International Education Week on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at the Journalists’ Union.  Consul General Fong, along with Fulbright Foundation Advisor Nicholas Tourides and Fulbright Scholarship recipients talked about the experience of …

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February 27 was the opening day of the AnimaSyros Animation Festival – Destination Trikala, with the participation of both children and “older children” who are fans of cartoons and animation as a cinematographic art.  With the support of the U.S. Mission, this was the first “trip” of AnimaSyros outside of the island, which was concluded …

Spotify lead product designer and art director Tobias van Schneider was the key note speaker at the World Information Architecture Day 2015 hosted in Thessaloniki, simultaneously with 38 cities in 24 countries around the world and spoke about architecting happiness by design.  World Information Architecture Day is a one-day annual conference, held across the world, …

Local education NGO EduACT, in cooperation with the U.S. Consulate General, the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, the Church of Neapolis and the City of Pylaia organized the first ever “Experts’ Seminar for the FLL World Class Innovation Ambassadors Event” at the prestigious Concert Hall. The educational seminar on innovation was the kick-off event for the …

U.S. Consul Robert P. Sanders and U.S. Consulate General guests honored the memory of David Tiano, a Greek U.S. consulate employee of Jewish extraction who was executed by the Nazis in 1942.  Dr. Yiorgos Antoniou, research associate of the International Hellenic University gave a lecture and presented footage of Holocaust survivors recounting their memories of WWII …

Principal Officer Robert P. Sanders joined local authorities and officials, representatives of the armed forces, the police, Holocaust survivors and descendants of victims for the wreath laying ceremony on the World Holocaust Remembrance Day.  In Larissa, the attendees laid wreaths at the Holocaust Memorial of the Square of Greek Jewish Martyrs and attended the traditional …

Devin E. Naar, Assistant Professor and Marsha & Jay Glazer Chair in Jewish Studies, Coordinator of the Sephardic Studies Initiative was the key-note speaker and lecturer during the first international conference on “The Holocaust in Greece:  Genocide and its Aftermath” organized by the Journal of Genocide Research and the International Hellenic University. Devin offered two …

The American Consulate in Thessaloniki held its eighth annual lecture in memory of David Tiano, a Greek employee of Jewish extraction who was executed by the Nazis in 1942 after the U.S. declared war on Germany.  Dr. Maria Kavala, a history professor at Aristotle University who teaches courses on the holocaust and anti-Semitism, presented a …

During a week-long visit to the north of Greece, English Language Specialist Lydia Stack visited Thessaloniki for seminars with English language teachers on how to promote tolerance, diversity, and anti-bullying techniques in their schools.  Speaking in front of a full house of more than 150 English language teachers in the Thessaloniki History Center on February …

Consul Sanders addressed a group of 400 high-school students, representing 32 student delegations from ten different countries at the opening of the 10th Anatolia College MUN exercise on February 13, 2014.  Consul Robert Sanders congratulated the students for their commitment and participation and encouraged them to continue and explore their opportunities; build their leadership skills …

Approximately 80 Fulbright alumni joined Principal Officer Robert Sanders and Fulbright Executive Director Artemis Zenetou on January 24 in a traditional new year’s “pita cutting,” symbolizing happiness and prosperity for the year.  Academics, Fulbright alumni, American schools representatives, artists and others attended the event and exchanged their views on the importance of education and academic …

Principal Officer Robert Sanders joined local officials, representatives of the armed forces, the police, Holocaust survivors, and descendants of victims for a wreath laying ceremony on World Holocaust Remembrance Day in Thessaloniki.  In Larissa, the attendees laid wreaths at the Holocaust Memorial of the Square of Greek Jews of Larissa and attended a traditional candle …

The Fourth Public Junior High School of Kozani hosted a workshop for 30 high school language instructors along with 30 students, who discussed the use of English in the classroom to understand  complex concepts like changing urban environments.  Three Aristotle University graduate students and their mentor, Dr. Tatiani Rapatzikou, presented concepts on engaging students through …

“Solidarity Now,” a network of organizations and people who work to assist those hurt by recession in Greece, opened its first Solidarity Center in Thessaloniki on January 17.  The Center cooperates with several local NGOs to operate as a host institution that offers assistance in legal matters, labor issues, social solidarity, medical support, psychological support, …