As Greece emerges from its economic crisis, Aegean continues to play a vitally important role in facilitating new business and tourism growth, which will ultimately help Greece to get back on its feet. Ambassador Pyatt - "As part of the U.S. support for Greece’s economic recovery and Greece’s ability to attract foreign investment, I always ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 6 December, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
Ambassador Pyatt - "Today’s young entrepreneurs will be the next generation of business leaders. And to support the country’s private sector growth, it is essential to bring Greece’s economy forward and achieve long-awaited economic transformation. "
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 6 December, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Roots Program, U.S. Economy
You have served in very important posts, such as Ukraine, at critical times. It can be said that being the U.S. Ambassador in Greece during its first far-left government is a both a challenge and opportunity. What are your thoughts on that? As a diplomat who has served in Greece during both the Obama and ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 3 December, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: The National Herald
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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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 29 November, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Art & Culture, News, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Benaki Museum, Museum Conference 2018
I’m also very excited about the partnerships in the business area that are emerging between Greece and major American tourism services providers, the expansion of U.S. hotel brands across the country, big new investments and acquisitions like AVIS, and the possibilities for increased direct air flights from the United States. So there is an obvious ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 26 November, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Snowsports
November 21, 2018 Καλησπέρα! Simos, George, it’s a great honor for me and Mary to enjoy Thanksgiving with you tonight. It’s one of our favorite holidays, and it represents some of the best American values. There is a lot for us to be grateful for this year as American diplomats in Greece. And it’s a ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 23 November, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Thanksgiving Reception
Ambassador Pyatt: We see this Strategic Dialog as a concrete manifestation of the investment that the United States is making in our alliance with Greece, our recognition of a particularly favourable moment in US-Greece relations
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 23 November, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: AMNA, Strategic Dialog
The Strategic Dialogue that we’re conducting in Washington is precisely intended to help us do a better job of synchronizing and exchanging views on strategic developments at a time when strategic competition has returned to the Eastern Mediterranean in a really important and unprecedented way.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 15 November, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Alpha TV, U.S.-Greece Strategic Dialogue
Ambassador Pyatt (Sept. 21, 2018) - "We’re very proud at the embassy to recognize the many contributions that AWOG makes. You’ve provided crucial support to Greek and American communities here in Athens for seven decades, which is longer than I’ve been alive, I’m glad to say. As one of the oldest women’s organizations in Greece, ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 24 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: AWOG
Assistant Secretary Marie Royce Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs September 14, 2018 Secretary Royce: Good afternoon. It’s a great pleasure to be here for the closing of the Digital Influencer’s Hub forum and to join such an amazing group of young innovation leaders. I’m very excited that this conference has taken place as part ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 16 September, 2018 | Topics:
U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Secretary Royce
I’ve traveled a lot around Greece over the past two years. I’ve been honored to visit the Technology Park in Patras, for instance, which is a fantastic example of exactly what you’re talking about -- building bridges between academia and the marketplace and creating opportunities to leverage Greece’s very strong human capital base.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 16 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: National Hellenic Research Foundation
Ambassador Pyatt: We very much see TIF not as the end state, but as the launching pad to the next stage of our work with Greece, and we’re very, very grateful to all of the American companies that did us so proud here.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 16 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: 2018 Thessaloniki International Fair, USATIF2018
September 15, 2018 Thessaloniki, USATIF 2018 Thank you for Simos, friends, my friend We’re honored to have the Vice President with us today. I’m delighted to be here. I’m especially delighted because this is happening in the context of the U.S. year as Honored Country at the Thessaloniki International Fair. This has been a landmark, ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 16 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: DETH2018, Greek Shipping; Propeller Club, USATIF2018
Ambassador Reeker: So I am a firm believer that the strongest weapon the United States has in our arsenal is actually our allies. Our ties, our shared history, our friends and our allies. And our enduring and growing relationship with Greece reaffirms this belief.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 16 September, 2018 | Topics:
Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Ambassador Reeker, EUCOM, NATO
September 15, 2018 Ambassador Pyatt: First of all, thank you for having me here today. It’s a special pleasure for me to be here with all of The People’s Trust team. We’ve had a longstanding partnership. I know you were part of the Entrepreneurship Summit in India last November which was terrific. I just want ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 16 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: The People's Trust
September 13, 2018 I want to ask you what you think about your presence here in Thessaloniki. Ambassador Pyatt: First of all, it is great to be back in Thessaloniki. I had to go back to Athens for a couple of days. I’m back here today for the ship reception that we’ll have later this ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 14 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Inerview
Ambassador Pyatt: I see the presence of the Mount Whitney today as an opportunity to celebrate that thriving alliance, but also to reaffirm together our commitment to building a Europe whole, free and at peace. Our commitment to supporting an alliance to which we are both absolutely committed. And our commitment to a continued high ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 14 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: DETH2018, USATIF2018, USS Mount Whitney
Ambassador Pyatt: "I always say that Greece’s greatest resource is its people. But after the people, you have such a special, special country in terms of culture, the food, the heritage. And this Google Initiative offers a way to monetize that. To help bring it to market in a way that will create economic opportunity, ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 14 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Google, Greek Tourism
September 13, 2018 Wow. I had no idea what to expect this morning. I didn’t expect that. Especially dancing in my name in the morning. [Laughter]. Well done. Good morning, everybody. I was going to say something in Greek but then I realized it’s a very international audience and I should just stick to English ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 14 September, 2018 | Topics:
Speeches, U.S. & Greece, U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki
| Tags: DCN, Pfleger
In terms of where we are now, I think one of the big messages of all the conversations that have happened this week in Thessaloniki is the importance of capturing this moment. The U.S. interest in supporting Greece’s emergence from economic crisis, finding ways to grow trade and economic ties. You as members of the ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 13 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: 2018 Thessaloniki International Fair, DIASPORA, USATIF2018
DCM Kate Byrnes: We are pleased to see this important set of issues included in the Thessaloniki International Fair program. It’s fitting that we do so when so many of our U.S. companies, including those represented at the fair, are leading the way in finding innovative solutions to this complex issue so that technological innovation ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 12 September, 2018 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Cybersecurity Conference
And that’s, again, one of the real powers of AHEPA is you represent America from coast to coast and the Hellenic community around the world.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 10 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: AHEPA, DIASPORA
Ambassador Pyatt: "The mining sector, of course, is a particularly dynamic one in Greece. It’s one with literally thousands of years of history going back to Plato, and if developed properly, using best practices and good cooperation between government and industry, it can be a major positive element for the Greek economy, and especially for ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 10 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Mining, usatif
The United States wants to be a preferred partner as that process unfolds, we have the most dynamic economy in the world today, and we have companies represented at the American Pavilion that are eager to work with their Greek counterparts to grow opportunities on both sides of the Atlantic recognizing, I think, ever more ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 10 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Export USA Forum
There’s more to the U.S.-Greece relationship than just our economic investment ties. So it’s with special pleasure this evening to have an event to share some of the best of American arts and culture.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 10 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Art & Culture, Events, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Lieberman Concert
Ambassador Pyatt: "Tonight with this inaugural event in Greece with the Hellenic Chapter of the Association of the U.S. Army, or the AUSA, we are able also to celebrate the growing strength of the U.S.-Greece strategic and defense relationship and the role that AUSA plays in bolstering these critically important times.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 10 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: AUSA
September 9, 2018 Ambassador Pyatt: Let me say first of all what a pleasure it is for me to be up on the stage with our partners at Cisco. When I was over at the Startup Pavilion with Minister Pappas and his team this morning I made the point that one of the aspects at ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 9 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: CISCO
So we are absolutely confident of the course that we’re on. We’re also confident that one of the enduring pillars of our relationship will be our shared democratic values. A free press is a critical aspect of that.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 9 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: ANA Conference, Journalism
September 9, 2018 First of all let me start by offering a huge congratulations to my friends George, Lefteris, Minister Pappas. It seems incredibly exciting to see the energy here, the innovation. I’ve gone around Greece over two years visiting startups, visiting incubators in Athens, in Thessaloniki, in Patras, in Giannena and one thing that ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 9 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Science & Tech, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Digital Greece
This program is part of the embassy’s effort to support that, to share experiences. Our U.S. innovators and I’m delighted that we’ve got people from the U.S. today, and also to reinforce what’s happening organically. I’m very excited about the fact that we have such a strong presence of U.S. knowledge economy companies at the American ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 9 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: TechOlympus Summit; DETH2018; innovation
Ambassador Pyatt: Our investment in this relationship covers the full spectrum of our engagement -- defense, economy, people to people ties.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 8 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: USATIF2018
Ambassador Pyatt: One of the interesting things is because of the decade-long economic crisis, there has been a long period of under-investment. I think one of the big messages behind the Thessaloniki International Fair and the strong U.S. business presence here is that American companies are taking another look.
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 8 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece, U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki
| Tags: 201, VOA
Tied to real progress in stronger regional connections, including the Greece-Bulgaria Interconnector, and wider efforts to strengthen economic ties and cooperation throughout the region, Greece and its neighbors have the capacity to achieve real transformation of the energy landscape, with enormous benefits for citizens and businesses alike.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 7 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Southeast Europe Energy Forum
TIF also celebrates the very strong people-to-people ties that we share with Greece alongside the western values so important to our democracies.
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 7 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, U.S. & Greece, U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki
| Tags: TIF2018; DETH2018; Thessaloniki International Fair 2018
September 5, 2018 2:00 p.m. Ambassador Pyatt: Thank you, Bill. Good afternoon everybody. Mayor Kaminis, Father Thomas who has been such a good friend to this embassy, Ambassador Fotiadou, the head of the Foreign Ministry’s A7, Americas Division, all of our distinguished guests. It is a great pleasure for us to have you all here ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 5 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, embassy, Events, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Embassy Renovation, Groundbreaking
So TIF is a good opportunity to put a positive spotlight on what I see as one of the most dynamic and strongest pillars of our overall cooperation today, which is the way that our military and security institutions are able to work together.
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 5 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: DETH2018, Kathimerini Interview
In the context of the 83rd Thessaloniki International Fair, U.S. Embassy Athens is proud to bring digital communicators from four continents, American Art Masterpieces, innovation and technology programs to Thessaloniki Digital Influencers Hub Athens — The Digital Influencers Hub Forum is a two-day event that will focus on current trends and the latest developments in ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 4 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, Press Releases, U.S. & Greece, U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki
| Tags: DETH
The Thessaloniki Fair will be the U.S. government’s signature effort in Greece in for the year of 2018, and it has enjoyed whole-of-government U.S. support. There was tremendous interest and excitement about this opportunity when I was in Washington last month. I expect we will have participation not just from a broad range of American ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 12 July, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: 2018 Thessaloniki International Fair, USATIF2018
July 10, 2018 Moderator: Ambassador Pyatt, thank you welcome. Of course everyone knows Ambassador Pyatt, he has been here for the last couple of years in Athens, and previously he was Ambassador in Ukraine. You can take a look at his brief resume in the leaflets we handed out, I suppose. Ambassador Pyatt has been ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 10 July, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: EENE
Coffee Reception with Embassy Guests Chief of Mission Residence June 9, 2018 – 5:00 to 6:00 PM Good afternoon. I just wanted to take half a second and welcome everybody to the house this afternoon, and explain what we’re doing here. First of all, let me say what a personal pleasure it is to welcome ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 10 July, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Atlantic Council
Unlocking Greece’s full potential and attracting the foreign investment that is so critical to economic growth, though, means ensuring that Greece is a country where all firms have the full protection they expect and where there is a fair playing field for competition.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 9 July, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: IPR
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 5, 2018 Vice President Mike Pence congratulated Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on the historic agreement with Skopje to resolve the long-standing name issue. He offered U.S. support for the agreement and its sustainable, successful implementation, and praised Prime Minister Tsipras’s leadership and courage ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 6 July, 2018 | Topics:
U.S. & Greece
U.S. Ambassador hosted the annual July 4 reception at his residence in Athens, which was attended by distinguished business, political, military and religious representatives.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 5 July, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: 4th of July, 4th of July 2018, Independence Day
We have stood together in every major conflict of the last two centuries. And now, as Greece begins the long process of recovery from an eight year economic crisis, the United States is committed to doing all that we can to help sustain a process of recovery – encouraging foreign investment, keeping a positive spotlight ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 5 July, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Independence Day
"We are committed to supporting the Greek government, Greece and the Greek people as they enter this new phase," said US Ambassador to Greece, Jeffrey Pyatt, speaking to ANA-MPA about the day after the completion of the third program, in the sidelines yesterday's reception at a hotel in Thessaloniki to commemorate the anniversary of American ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 3 July, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Ambassador Pyatt's Interview
Energy of course is one of the sectors I regularly highlight as among the most promising for increased U.S. investment, but it is also key to our wider security partnership, and Washington’s view of Greece as a pillar of regional stability.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 28 June, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Energy; Tourism
Tapping into this entrepreneurial spirit, to drive investment, is critical to Greece’s success now as the country begins to emerge from 8 years of economic crisis. THI’s work and the EGG’s efforts to develop business leaders corresponds with one of the United States key objectives here: which is to support Greece’s economic recovery and the ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 27 June, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: EGG, The Hellenic Initiative, USTIF
June 22 - "It’s something that is important to all the work that we do here because the truth is the U.S.-Greece relationship, no matter what we do on the security, defense, or economic front, it’s built on the people to people relationships, and on the Greeks who love America and the Americans who love ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 25 June, 2018 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Heritage Greece Program
My presence here is a reflection of the Trump Administration’s strong support for Greece’s full economic recovery, and our commitment to working as hard as we can to see that this is the year that Greece truly re-emerges as a normal Eurozone economy.
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 21 June, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Greek Investment Road Show in the USA
We have an American policy, which is investing in our relationship with Greece, as part of the larger strategy to reinforce our relationship with Europe. We view Greece as a critical pillar of stability, an ally and a partner, that shares our interest across the broader region, including the Eastern Mediterranean, the Balkans and the ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 21 June, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: 7th Annual Greek Investment Forum
Ambassador Pyatt - "The United States has spent the last 70 years working with our European allies and friends to build peace, security, and prosperity on the foundation of a close and effective transatlantic partnership. Our relationship is rooted in enduring economic, political, and social ties – which together have ushered in a period of ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 15 June, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Economist Conference
Awards Ceremony At the American School of Classical Studies – Cotsen Hall June 13, 2018 – 7:20 to 9:00 PM Thank you for your warm introduction Artemis. Good evening Minister Gavrolgou, members of the Fulbright Board and staff; Fulbright scholars and students, distinguished guests, it is my pleasure to be with you agian tonight to ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 14 June, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, Events, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Fulbright Awards, Fulbright Greece
U.S. companies have a great deal of experience in other countries and in a variety of healthcare markets. They could be good partners, providing advice before decisions are made that might have any negative impact on the market. They could offer help in the effort to encourage increased investments in Greece’s healthcare sector and ensure ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 11 June, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Healthworld
June 7, 2018 - "So I think that is a manifestation of the strength but also the possibilities ahead of us in terms of the US-Greece trade and investment relationship and the central role that the shipping, maritime, and transport sectors play in that relationship. "
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 8 June, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Posidonia Reception 2018
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Geoffey Pyatt together with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras , President of the American Hellenic Chamber of Commerce Simos Anastasopoulos and other dignitaries inaugurated the American pavilion at this year’s Posidonia International Shipping Exhibition.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 5 June, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Posidonia Shipping Exhibit
With the continued investment of the American School of Classical Studies in the cultural and academic life of Greece, I am confident that the school will remain a living monument to the long-standing cultural and educational ties that bind our two countries.
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 4 June, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: American School of Classical Studies, Gennadius Library
Ambassador Pyatt (June 1, 2018) - "Our shared efforts in expanding regional linkages, whether through improvements to Greece’s road network, development of throughput capacity in Greece’s ports, or bringing together businesses and people to take advantages of these opportunities to foster growth, prosperity, and development not just in Greece but throughout the wider region."
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 1 June, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Balkans, BBSF2018
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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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 31 May, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Defense Cooperation
Union of Greek Shippers Award Ceremony 7:30 p.m, May 29, 2018 Good evening, everybody. I am not going to do acknowledgements because I will overlook somebody, but I do want to acknowledge the Propeller Club for all the work that you do to capture how important the relationship between our shipping and maritime communities is ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 31 May, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Greek Shipping; Propeller Club
Over the last two years, I’ve had the pleasure to explore Greece, from its cities to its islands, from its mountains to its archaeological sites and cultural gems. Reflecting on my travels in Greece, here’s my advice to Americans: dive deep into Greece and let yourself be amazed by the options available. We learn from ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 30 May, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Greek Tourism; Greek Economy
In September 2018, the United States are returning in the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) as the honored country. The most dynamic exhibition in SE Europe will bring together professionals and buyers from across Greece and the broader region, representing a market of 100.000.000 consumers. See you all in
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 25 May, 2018 | Topics:
U.S. & Greece
| Tags: 2018 Thessaloniki International Fair, USATIF2018
May 21, 2018 - Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met today with Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias at the Department of State. Secretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Kotzias discussed the excellent state of bilateral relations and agreed to establish a U.S.-Greek Strategic Dialogue on key areas of cooperation.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 22 May, 2018 | Topics:
Policy, U.S. & Greece, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
Grande Bretagne Hotel May 18, 2018 (as delivered) Kalispera. Thank you, Olga, for the kind introduction, and thank you, Nick, for again inviting me to be part of an AHI event that reflects the very close ties that have been forged between Greece and the United States over the years and have been continuously strengthened ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 21 May, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: AHI
Agreed to Senate (05/15/2018) 115th CONGRESS 2d Session RES. 443 Recognizing the 197th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 22, 2018 Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Reed, Mr. Casey, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Gardner, Mr. Enzi, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Coons, Mr. Booker, ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 18 May, 2018 | Topics:
U.S. & Greece
While we are keen to see American exporters succeed in finding new markets for LNG, the real winners will be the consumers, as the European gas market begins to experience true competition. That is the reason why the EU has welcomed additional LNG exports from the United States.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 16 May, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Prometheus Annual Energy Lecture
This strengthening of our partnership reflects our understanding that the US has a strategic interest in Greece’s success. The stronger Greece is, the better our ability together to advance pressing defense and security goals across the region.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 15 May, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: defense, Exposec
Piraeus Marine Club May 8. 2018 (as delivered) Thank you Irene, both for the invitation but also for the opportunity to come down here to see so many friends from the Greek shipping community, to see Piraeus on a beautiful afternoon at the early beginning of the summer. I really want this to be ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 8 May, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Greek Shipping
The United States is committed to making 2018 America’s year in Greece, and I am confident that this is the year that Greece really will turn the page on its crisis period. Technology and knowledge based industries will be key to this recovery, and I, and the U.S. Embassy, are commited to doing all that ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 7 May, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Digital Economy Forum, TIF
Hellenic Association of Energy Economic (HAEE) Conference 12:00 p.m. Wyndham Grand Athens Hotel May 3, 2018 Thank you, Kostas, I’ll speak from the podium. I get in less trouble that way. Let me first say what a pleasure it is to have the opportunity to speak with some of my Ambassadorial colleagues who have been ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 3 May, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Economic Issues, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: energy, HAEE Conference
First of all let me say what a real pleasure and an honor it is for me to be with you here at the American Studies Seminar. This Seminar is one of the embassy’s most longstanding public affairs programs, and it has a great reputation for helping us to share insights about the United States, ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 3 May, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, Events, Speeches, U.S. & Greece, U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki
| Tags: American Studies Seminar 2018
Καλησπέρα σας! Nikos, thank you so much for having me here. I’ve been looking forward to meeting with your association. Each time I visit Thessaloniki, I’m reminded of the significant role played by the American affiliated institutions in northern Greece – these institutions are the foundation of our bilateral relationship here – the Alumni Association, ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 27 April, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
Presidential Palace April 23, 2018 Kalimera, good morning, I’d like to begin, Mr. President, by saying thank you for those remarkable, wise and gracious remarks about the history of our Fulbright partnership and our relationship. I am deeply grateful. Thank you also for having us out here today to mark this historic occasion. It’s truly ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 23 April, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: 70th Anniversary of Fulbright Greece, Fulbright Greece
It is in America’s interest for our allies to be strong, sovereign, prosperous, and committed to the advancement of our shared values and ideals. We are absolutely committed to the security guarantees to our allies.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 20 April, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Air Force Conference
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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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 15 April, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: ASTA Conference
The High Level Consultative Committee (HLCC) is a regular dialogue between the U.S. Department of Defense and the Hellenic Ministry of National Defense, which Washington and Athens take turns hosting. This week’s discussion was the 18th meeting of the HLCC, led on the U.S. side by Thomas W. Goffus, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for European and NATO Policy, and Jonathan Cohen, Deputy ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 12 April, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. & Greece
We see Greece’s position as critical and unique in the world, and particularly along Europe’s Southern Flank. Greece exists at the nexus of three separate strategic problem sets which come together over Greece. On the one hand there is the ongoing Syrian conflict, the threat of Iran and asymmetric threats from the eastern Mediterranean.
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 2 April, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Hellenic National Defense College, HNDC
U.S. Ambassador Pyatt sat down for an on-camera interview with
VICE Greece a few hours after finishing the 41st “tour of sacrifice” race starting from Patras and ending in Kalavryta, and discussed many issues ranging from bilateral and Greek-Turkish relations, his relationship with the government and the oposition, oligarchs, cannabis legalization, Giannis Antentokoumpo and so much more! ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 30 March, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, U.S. & Greece, Video
| Tags: Cycling, Gyros Thysias, Patras, Vice Interview
I have often said that the success of Greece’s startup community is one of the country’s untold success stories, and so I encourage all of the participants in our programs, the students at the University I met, and the residents of Ioannina to help us tell the story through their continued successes.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 23 March, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2018 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION On this celebration of Greek Independence Day, we reflect on the common bonds of history and heritage that connect the United States and Greece. Our nations share cultural, economic, and ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 23 March, 2018 | Topics:
Policy, President of the United States, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Greek Independence Day 2018
Issued on: March 22, 2018 East Room 5:57 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. What a group. What a group. Great to have the Archbishop. Is that right? It’s really fantastic. Good afternoon. I’m thrilled to be here with so many wonderful friends and supporters to celebrate this very special occasion: Greek Independence Day. Important day, ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 23 March, 2018 | Topics:
Policy, President of the United States, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Greek National Day 2018, March 25 Celebration
Last year, AmCham Greece helped assemble an impressive delegation of Greek companies to SelectUSA, including many from the pharma sector. We look forward to similar collaboration on the next SelectUSA Summit, and so for those companies in Greece interested in exploring the U.S. market as a place to invest and grow, please -- “Save the ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 23 March, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: SFEE
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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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 22 March, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: News247
I am delighted to be back in Andravida and very proud that we have the U.S. Air Force again participating so significantly in Iniohos '18. This has become an important multinational exercise with broad participation from across Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean, which reflects our vision of Greece as a builder of bridges, as a ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 22 March, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Iniohos 2018, Multinational Exercise, U.S. Air Force
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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 22 March, 2018 | Topics:
Consul General, News, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: U.S. Consul General Rebecca Fong, USATIF2018
The size and global impact of the Greek shipping industry is a tremendous accomplishment, for which the Greek people are justifiably proud. But I’m also very proud of the role that the United States has played in helping to revitalize the Greek shipping industry following the devastation of World War II.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 14 March, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Greek Shipping Insustry, The SeaNation Conference
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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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 12 March, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: NATO, U.S. and EU
"We are committed to making 2018 America’s year in Greece, and we want to ensure that this really is the year that Greece turns the page on the crisis period."
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 6 March, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: TIF; Thessaloniki International Fair
Delphi Forum March 2, 2018 Ambassador Pyatt: Thank you, Alexis. First of all, let me say what a treat it is to be back here in Delphi. I especially want to thank Symeon and the team who put this event together. It’s really impressive to see how this institution is growing. I would just make ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 6 March, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: NATO; European and U.S. Security
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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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 5 March, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Athens News Agency, Delphi Economic Forum, Interview, Turkey
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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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 28 February, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: TAP
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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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 26 February, 2018 | Topics:
News, Policy, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: U.S. Senators
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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 23 February, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
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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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 14 February, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, News, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: ACG, American College of Greece, Deree
We are very proud to step into the role of honored country at the 2018 Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), which demonstrates the fact that U.S.-Greece relations are at a historical high point.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 6 February, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: 2018 Thessaloniki International Fair, TIF 2018
2018 is America’s year in Greece, and in northern Greece in particular. We are confident this will be the year Greece fully recovers from nearly a decade of economic crisis.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 2 February, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: AMCHAM
The most interesting thing about working on Greece and U.S.-Greece relations today is the way in which this country is reestablishing its role as a geopolitical hinge between Europe and the wider neighborhood, and doing so as a powerful NATO ally of the United States.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 1 February, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Istories, SKAI
“Alexander the Great was especially important because it marked the renewal of complex large-scale field exercises between the U.S. Marine Corps and Hellenic Armed Forces,” said U.S. Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic Geoffrey Pyatt. “We view Greece as a pillar of stability in the Eastern Mediterranean and Southeastern Europe.”
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 30 January, 2018 | Topics:
U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Military Exercise
It’s an important initiative for BBG to make available objective information pulled together by the U.S. broadcasters, but importantly also this agreement provides for the sharing of Athens News Agency material with the U.S. broadcasters. And I hope that that will help to get the story of Greece out to a wider audience across Europe ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 30 January, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: TIF
January 12, 2018 — U.S. fire experts from California visited Greece and met with counterparts from the Hellenic Fire Service to explore possibilities of cooperation between the two countries on firefighting issues.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 12 January, 2018 | Topics:
U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Firefighters, U.S.- Greece Cooperation
Interviewed by Athanasios Papandropoulos December 22, 2017 European Business Review: I would like to ask you according to several new events, what are your expectations of the future of the American-European relations? Ambassador Pyatt: Let me start with transatlantic relations and U.S.-European relations. And I think this is a good year to have that conversation because, of ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 10 January, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Ambassador Pyatt's Interview, European Business Review
The U.S. has a stake in Greece’s economic success, so I hope leaders in Athens will heed the lessons of the past and implement policies that allow for its economy and people to reach their full potential. The messages the Prime Minister delivered in the United States, emphasizing the importance of foreign investment, Greece’s potential ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 9 January, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Kathimerini Op-Ed
So we will continue to partner with Greece, the European Commission, and all of our European Allies and partners to look for opportunities that are not only good business but also to advance European energy security, as well as our shared security and prosperity.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 12 December, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Capital Link Forum, European Energy Security
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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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 4 December, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, News, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: AMCHAM, Economic Conference
Greece has accomplished an historic fiscal adjustment over the last five years, and has made significant steps towards reforming its economy and returning the country to sustainable growth.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 30 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: AHI, American Hellenic Instiute
The ties between our societies and our people are very long. From the very beginning, ours is a relationship that has been founded on shared democratic values, common economic political and security interests. And it’s those values that continue to unite us today.
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 16 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: EPLO
Over the past few years, the United States has made it a priority to work with our European partners and with Greece in particular to develop secure supplies of energy in this region through diversification of energy sources.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 10 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Greek Energy Forum 2017
In 2016, Greece was the 10th fastest-growing source of foreign direct investment in the United States, and the United States was a major source of foreign direct investment in Greece. We saw that, for instance, last summer, when U.S. funds led the way in Greece’s successful return to financial markets.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 8 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Businesses in Greece; Brown Alumni, Greek Economy
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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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 3 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: 17th Navigator Maritime Forum, shipping
Ambassador Pyatt: "President Trump delivered a strong message of continued U.S. support for Greece, pledging that we will continue to stand with Greece as it recovers and exits eight years of economic crisis."
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 20 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Policy, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, PM Alexis Tsipras
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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 18 October, 2017 | Topics:
News, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, PM Alexis Tsipras
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. "
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 18 October, 2017 | Topics:
News, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, PM Alexis Tsipras
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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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 18 October, 2017 | Topics:
News, Policy, President of the United States, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, PM Alexis Tsipras
Our economic relationship and our support for Greece throughout the crisis have also only grown stronger. I’ve highlighted that, in 2016, Greece was the 10th fastest-growing source of foreign direct investment in the United States, and the United States has been the source of significant investment in Greece.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 16 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Cyprus, EU, Greece Online, NATO, PM Alexis Tsipras
The partnership of our two navies is critical in advancing two of my top priorities as the U.S. Ambassador: supporting Greece, our EU and NATO ally, in its economic recovery, and working with Greece to sustain and deepen our defense, security, law enforcement, and counterterrorism cooperation.
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 13 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: NATO, Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, U.S. and EU
"Our interest in supporting Greece’s full exit from the economic crisis of the last eight years is based in our understanding of Greece’s critical role as the region’s pillar of stability. The stronger Greece is, the safer its region will be."
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 11 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: AUSA 2017
President Donald J. Trump will welcome Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras of Greece to the White House on October 17, 2017. President Trump and Prime Minister Tsipras will discuss ways to enhance our partnership and demonstrate our shared commitment to enduring democratic values that are so important to securing peace and prosperity around the world.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 10 October, 2017 | Topics:
President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
"In an area like the Balkans, that has been fractured and divided over millennia, it is important to see that energy policy, and energy security in particular, is an area that is critically important in its ability to provide both prosperity and stability to the entire region."
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 10 October, 2017 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Economist Conference
"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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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 6 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Greece
Voria.gr carried an exclusive with Ambassador Pyatt in view of his arrival on October 5 for the Thessaloniki Summit Interview full Greek text can be read here:
http://voria.gr/article/presvis-ipa-sti-voria-i-amerikani-ependites-epistrefoun-stin-ellada .
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 5 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Ambassador's Interview; Energy;
Congrats to the Greek chef
Kochilas Diane on the launch of her new show “My Greek Table” airing on
PBS starting October 6. U.S. Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt and his wife Mary hosted her, along with an amazing group of Greek food bloggers, chefs, winemakers, entrepreneurs, tourism and government officials, for a sneak preview of the first episode: a ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 27 September, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, U.S. & Greece
The tradition of civic engagement in the U.S. is long and deep. Active citizenship and social accountability have been cornerstones of our democracy and important elements of development and social cohesion in our country. And this is a tradition we share with Greece – as the eight year crisis has shown.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 26 September, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: civic engagement; social accountability; Athens; Detroit
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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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 20 September, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Ambassador's Interview; Energy;
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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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 18 September, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Refugees; Livadia;
“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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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 12 September, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Greek Reporter
"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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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 7 September, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Alexandroupolis, AmCham Conference, Oil & Gas Forum
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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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 1 September, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: OPCW
Two young Greek students spend their summer in the U.S. in the spirit of Benjamin Franklin Fellowship program!
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 29 August, 2017 | Topics:
Alumni, Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Greece
U.S. Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt traveled to Nafplio July 25 to speak with visiting students from Harvard University and Michigan State University at the Center for Hellenic Studies in Greece, Harvard University about the relationship between Greece and the United States.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 28 July, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, U.S. & Greece
U.S. Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt visited Patras last week where he met and spoke with government officials as well as individuals in the shipping, tourism, and business sectors.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 26 July, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, U.S. & Greece
(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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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 11 July, 2017 | Topics:
News, Policy, Press Releases, U.S. & Greece, Vice President of the United States
| Tags: Mike Pence, PM Alexis Tsipras
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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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 30 June, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, News, Speeches, U.S. & Greece, U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki
| Tags: Graduation
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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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 27 June, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Karamanlis Institute, Marshall Plan; US and Europe
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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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 16 June, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Fulbright Awards, Fulbright in Greece
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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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 14 June, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Marshall Plan; US and Europe
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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 12 June, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: IVLP; International Visitor Leadership Program
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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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 8 June, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: 70th Anniversary of Office of Defense Cooperation, Marshall Plan, ODC
MFA Kranidiotis Lecture Theatre, Athens, Greece May 29, 2017 As Delivered It’s a great honor for to be speaking today at the Foreign Ministry with such a truly distinguished set of panelists. I will try to keep my remarks short so I can learn from the other presentations. I should also say, at the beginning, ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 1 June, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
(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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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 23 May, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Art & Culture, News, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Art in Embassies
70th Anniversary of the Marshall Plan in Greece May 8, 2017, 18:00-18:30 As Delivered Καλησπέρα! Good evening everybody. It’s great to be here. I want to start by thanking you all for coming on a beautiful Athens sunny evening. And it’s my pleasure and honor to be part of the kickoff of this exercise. I’m ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 23 May, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
by Geoffrey R. Pyatt, United States Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic May 18, 2017 One of the strongest pillars of the bilateral relationship between our two great democracies is the people-to-people ties between individual Americans and Greeks. This was driven home for me during our visit to the stunningly beautiful and welcoming island of Chios. ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 18 May, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Chios
Ambassador Pyatt hosted a reception for "Arts in Embassies" program in Athens.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 4 May, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Art & Culture, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Arts in Embassies
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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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 2 May, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: defense, Exposec
“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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 28 April, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Policy, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
Sunday, April 23, 2017 Begin quote. Alexia Tasouli: Mr. Ambassador thank you very much for this interview. Ambassador Pyatt: Thank you. AT: How do you see Greece’s geostrategic importance in the Eastern Mediterranean region? Amb. Pyatt: Well, Greece is a key NATO ally in a strategically crucial region, it is an important partner in the ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 24 April, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Ambassador's Interview, ERT, Tolmi kai Areti
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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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 20 April, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Helicopter crash
April 10, 2017, 7:00 pm Ambassador’s Residence As delivered Let me first of all say what a pleasure it is for Mary and I to welcome all of you here to our home this evening. This is a very special event for us in view of what you all know is a very strong relationship ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 11 April, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, Events, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: AFS, Aliki Perrotis, American Farm School
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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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 11 April, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces, Education, News, Science & Tech, U.S. & Greece, U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki
April 7, 2017 2:30 to 5:00pm at the Ambassador’s Residence As Delivered Good afternoon everybody. Since our format was a bit unusual today, I wanted to take just a minute to explain what we’ve been doing. And, first of all, I want to acknowledge Effie, the chairwoman of the U.S. Friendship Committee in the ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 7 April, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Entrepreunership, Greek Economy
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.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 4 April, 2017 | Topics:
Culture, Events, News, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Architecture, Chancery Building, Gropius, Open House Athens 2017, U.S. Embassy Building in Athens
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.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 24 March, 2017 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Greek Independence Day 2017; Greek National Day, Rex Tillerson
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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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 24 March, 2017 | Topics:
News, President of the United States, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Greek Independence Day 2017; March 25 Celebration
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
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 14 March, 2017 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Greek FM Nikos Kotzias, Rex Tillerson
On Monday, March 13, Ambassador Pyatt welcomed a group of twenty graduate students and five academics from the Department of International and European Studies of the University of Piraeus to
U.S. EMBASSY ATHENS . Ambassador Pyatt talked about the importance of the United States’ transatlantic relationships and offered an overview on the bilateral relationship between the U.S. and ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 13 March, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Students, University of Piraeus
Konstantinos Karamanlis Hall – European Cultural Centre of Delphi Delphi, Greece March 3, 2017 As delivered Good evening ladies and gentlemen. It’s an honor to be speaking to you this evening. I have heard so many terrific things about the Delphi Forum since my arrival. I’d like to congratulate Symeon as it’s proven to be ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 6 March, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Economic Affairs, Europe & Eurasia, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
Athens – Eight UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters along with more than 70 other pieces of equipment arrived at the Thessaloniki Port on February 25 as part of the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) nine month rotational deployment in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 26 February, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. & Greece, U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki
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. ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 23 February, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, History, News, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
Radisson Blu Park Hotel, Athens February 22, 2017, 3:45 p.m. (as delivered) Good afternoon everybody. First of all, let me welcome you all, our international partners from around the world, here to Athens. I know that many of you have travelled great distances to come here and I’m glad the city is putting on such ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 22 February, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
Ambassador’s Remarks: “Building and Maintaining Strong Bilateral Ties” Sunday, January 29, 2017, 8.00 p.m., Hilton Hilton Hotel, Athens, Greece Thank you to the Hellenic American Medical Society and Professor Linos for the opportunity to address this distinguished group of guests today. The bilateral relationship between the United States and Greece has never been stronger. We witnessed ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 30 January, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Health Issues, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
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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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 25 January, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Agreement, FATCA
Friday January 20, 2017 6:00 pm Caravel Hotel, Athens, Greece As delivered Q: Mr. Ambassador, what is the most important message you want to send to Greece? A: The most important message today is that American democracy is alive and well. This inauguration is a celebration of our democracy; it’s a bipartisan reaffirmation of the ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 20 January, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Interview, Presidential Inauguration
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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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 16 December, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
"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.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 2 December, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: AHI, American Hellenic Instiute
Monday, November 28, 2016 2:00 pm InterContinental Hotel, Athens, Greece (As delivered) Καλησπέρα, good afternoon everybody. Thank you, Simos, for giving me the opportunity to be with you here today. I heard before how important this annual conference was and I listened as Elias described it as the biggest economic conversation that happens in Athens ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 28 November, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Economic Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
President Barack Obama delivers remarks at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center on November 16, 2016.
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 21 November, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Policy, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Barack Obama, greece, POTUS Visit, SNFCC
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary November 15, 2016, Presidential Mansion Athens, Greece 7:37 P.M. EET PRESIDENT PAVLOPOULOS: (As interpreted.) Mr. President, I welcome you to Athens and to the presidency of the Republic, as the President of the United States of America, who has constantly and consistently served with respect for man, ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 21 November, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Barack Obama
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary November 15, 2016 Maximos Mansion Athens, Greece 4:20 P.M. EET PRIME MINISTER TSIPRAS: (As interpreted.) I want to thank the American President, Barack Obama, very warmly for visiting Greece and for choosing Athens, the birthplace of democracy, for one of his last stops before concluding his eight-year ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 21 November, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Barack Obama
The White House Office of the Press Secretary Presidential Mansion Athens, Greece 1:37 P.M. EET PRESIDENT PAVLOPOULOS: (As interpreted.) Mr. President, I welcome you to Athens, as the President of that great, friendly country, the United States of America, who has won global distinction for defending land, democracy and justice. These are the characteristics which ...
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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 18 November, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Barack Obama
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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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 3 November, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
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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By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 1 November, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Greece, U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki
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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By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 26 October, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Greece
| Tags: Ambassador Pyatt
