President Joe Biden: “The United States and the world owe a debt to the ancient Greek ideas that first taught us that “we the people” and the “demos,” our democracy, can control our own destiny. And you made us believe it. And the idea that has endured for a millennia. But it’s also an idea …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “First of all, let me say what a pleasure it is to be back. Congratulations to The Economist for building a really all-star morning focused on regional security and defense issues, and I think it’s terrific that you’ll wind up this morning with Minister Hatzidakis talking about the energy security issues because that’s an …
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Ambassador Pyatt: Like all of you, I’m working from home these days. We’re respecting the government’s restrictive measures. But I wanted to take the opportunity to offer a public message as we come into the Easter week.
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Greece Investing in Strategic Projects in Greece Video Transcript Published March 20, 2020 It’s been a very dynamic three years in Greece. Most importantly Greece has gone from being a source of problems to a source of solutions in the wider region. The economy after a long crisis has begun to recover. The banking system …
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Greece: A Key Ally in Southeastern Europe Transcript from Video Published March 20, 2020 The U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross made very clear when he was in Athens that the time to invest in Greece is now. That’s the view of the United States government. It reflects our strong interest in the success of …
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The Time to Invest in Greece is Now Transcript from Video Published March 20, 2020 American investors are looking to the Greek economy in a new way. One, of course, is energy. You see a very large new investment from Exxon Mobile jointly with Hellenic Petroleum and Total. Also General Electric has come back to the …
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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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Five months after the final competition, teams “RefuGR”, “Refergon,” Co-Producing the Camp, and EterArt presented progress on their projects on Thursday, June 1st 2017 at a special event for hackathon participants, mentors, press and select guests in Impact Hub Athens. Ambassador Pyatt noted “for me, for the U.S. Embassy, this is part of an ongoing …
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May 17, 2017 – Ambassador Pyatt hosted a reception in honor of the U.S. Embassy Athens-supported delegations of Greek professionals to the SXSW Interactive, Film and Music Festival in Austin, Texas.
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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.
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In the last episode of Insider’s Guide, come along while we explore the spiritual world of Sedona: a fascinating city drawing more and more visitors each year who are searching for healing energy and, sometimes, a lost part of their psyche. * Insider’s Guide is a new series of short documentaries produced by the U.S. …
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How did Sedona, Arizona—a desert town surrounded by huge red rock hills, steep canyons and dense pine forests—transform into a must-stop for artists, nature lovers and people on a spiritual quest? Watch this Insider’s Guide episode to find out. During the 40s, 50s and 60s, Sedona was a Hollywood western movie set. In the 1980s, …
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“Welcome to the Arcosanti urban laboratory” proclaims the sign that welcomes visitors to this unusual experimental town located in the heart of Arizona. Architect Paolo Soleri envisioned Arcosanti in the early 70s based on the principles of “arcology” – the fusion of architecture with ecology. The city is a continuous live experiment: Seven thousand people …
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In the previous episode of Insider’s Guide we presented Las Vegas’ shiny, sinful side. In this episode we present another side to Las Vegas. As the residential model changed in America, more and more people moved out to the suburbs leaving behind desolate city centers. The downtown neighborhood of Las Vegas was left empty and …
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Over 40 million visitors flock to Las Vegas, Nevada every year to celebrate vice in America’s “Sin City.” Hidden traits and desires that might be frowned upon in other places are on display in Las Vegas. Almost nothing is off limits! This week, the Insider’s Guide takes you through a judgment-free city where “what is …
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Pioneertown was originally built as a stage for film – almost 200 Westerns have been filmed there! Today, it is a historical landmark for Western movie buffs and one of the largest protected natural areas in America.
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For over 150 years, artists from across America have flocked to Palm Springs to take inspiration from the landscape and integrate it into their work – just as happened in Paris during the 19th century. What attracts artists to this uncommon desert city is the unique light that bathes the region year round. As sunlight …
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In Episode 1 of the Insider’s Guide we travel to Palm Springs, California to admire its unique architecture and learn why so many fascinating people have built their lives in the desert. Palm Springs was once a secluded retreat for Hollywood stars – a small paradise for sun-drenched rest and rejuvenation during the winter months. …
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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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