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Ambassador Tsunis’s Remarks on Independence Day Celebration, June 29, 2023

Ambassador Tsunis: "Democracy only works when it works for all... When I say all, I mean inclusion for LGBTQI+ folks, who still strive for equality, including the right to marry and raise children. May we soon see a day where all people can love who they love, be who they are, and be accepted by ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 30 June, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Greece | Tags: 4th of July, Independence Day

Juneteenth, Monday June 19, 2023

Athens, June 16, 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 Monday, June 19, 2023, in observance of Juneteenth. Juneteenth is a federal US holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Read More»

By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 16 June, 2023 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Juneteenth, U.S. Holidays

Memorial Day, May 29, 2023

Athens, May 26, 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 Monday, May 29, 2023 in observance of Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a U.S. federal holiday remembering and honoring the brave women and men ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 26 May, 2023 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Memorial Day, U.S. National Holiday

Demonstration Alert – Transportation Strike and Demonstrations on May 1, 2023

Location: Athens and locations throughout Greece A transportation strike has been announced for the May 1 Labor Day holiday in Greece. Public and private sector employees will hold demonstrations related to the Greek Labor Day holiday as well. In Athens, demonstrations are planned at 11:00 a.m. in Syntagma Square and at the same time in ... Read More»

By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 28 April, 2023 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens

Demonstration Alert – Transportation Strike in Athens on March 28, 2023

The following strikes are scheduled for Tuesday, March 28, 2023 (12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.), unless otherwise noted: Athens Metro (Lines 2 & 3) will be on a 24-hour strike. Athens Green Line Train (Line 1) will be on a 24-hour strike. Trams will be on a 24-hour strike. Other organizations may decide to join ... Read More»

By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 27 March, 2023 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens

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