Athens, November 22, 2023 – The U.S. Embassy in Athens and its Consular Section, the U.S. Consulate General in Thessaloniki, and all U.S. Government offices in Greece will be closed on Thursday, November 23, 2023, in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
Greece moved up in the global rankings and is now the 8th top study abroad destination for U.S. students, with 4,484 U.S. students studying in Greece for the 2021/22 academic year. Greece ranked 9th in 2022 and 17th in 2018, showing Greece’s trajectory to become a top destination for U.S. students.
On November 13, 2023 the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Government of Greece signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to improve energy security and cooperation in the Western Balkans
The U.S. Mission in Greece alerts U.S. citizens to planned demonstrations on Friday November 17, 2023 in Athens and Thessaloniki. Demonstration sites often include, but are not limited to, the following areas: U.S. Embassy Athens U.S Consulate General Thessaloniki Major demonstrations usually take place each year on November 17 to commemorate the Athens Polytechnic University …
On December 6–8, 2023, the Benaki Museum, the U.S. Embassy in Greece, and the British Council will present the 13th International CoMuseum Conference: Museums and Justice. This year’s Conference will take place on December 6, from 12.00 to 18.00, at the Amphitheatre of the Benaki Museum/Pireos 138, and will also be available through Live Streaming. Pre-registration is required for both options. This …
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Scott Nathan signed a financing agreement for a $125 million loan to ONEX Elefsis Shipyards and Industries (ONEX) to rehabilitate and modernize the Elefsina shipyard near Athens, Greece.
Location: Worldwide Caution Event: Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution. U.S. citizens should: Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ( STEP ) …
Location: Athens and Thessaloniki The U.S. Mission in Greece alerts U.S. citizens to planned demonstrations on Friday October 13, 2023 and Saturday October 14, 2023. In Athens, a demonstration is planned at Eleftherias Park on Friday, October 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. In Thessaloniki, a demonstration is planned at the Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos on …
U.S. Mission to Greece Ambassadors Fund for Summer Work Travel (SWT) Scholarship Applications Open October 1st & Close November 15th Purpose: Recipients of the U.S. Mission to Greece Ambassadors Fund for Summer Work Travel (SWT) Scholarship will travel to the United States for up to four months during their university summer break. Recipients will be …
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