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Protesters Plan Action Against Santorini Donkey Exploitation Outside Greek Embassy in Washington
On Tuesday, November 26, a herd of injured "donkeys" in bandages and slings will "collapse" in front of the Embassy of Greece in Washington, DC, to call for an end to the island of Santorini's notoriously inhumane donkey rides.
This...
Greek News
Exhibit on the History of Romaniote Jews Opens at Greek Embassy in Washington
A photography exhibition documenting the history of Greece’s Romaniote Jews, or “Romaniotes,” opens at the Embassy of Greece in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, November 7th, and continues through November 29th, 2019.
The exhibition, titled “Romaniote Memories: A Jewish Journey from...
Environment
Protest at Greek Embassy on Alleged Abuse of Santorini Donkeys (video)
Animal rights activists on Thursday held a rally outside the Greek embassy in Washington, DC to call for an end to Santorini’s donkey rides.
The group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) described the practice as “notoriously inhumane,”...
Archaeology
Greek Embassy in US Invites Children to "Become an Archaeologist"
The Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens
The Greek Embassy in Washington on Saturday opened its doors for the third consecutive year to a workshop aiming to introduce children to ancient Greek civilization.
The "Become an Archaeologist for a Day" workshop...
Diaspora
Greek Embassy of Washington Awards Certificates of Attainment in Greek Language
The annual ceremony awarding Certificates of Attainment in modern Greek was held yesterday at the Greek Embassy in Washington.
Attending the event were many Greek expatriates, children, teachers and members of Greek-Orthodox communities.
The coordinator of Education in New York, Eleni...
Culture
Greek Embassy in Washington Hosts Events for Greek EU Presidency
On the occasion of the Greek Presidency of the European Union and within the framework of the Byzantine exhibition in the National Gallery of Washington, the Embassy of Greece in collaboration with the European Union Delegation in Washington organized...
USA
Washington Greek Embassy: Re-inspiring Greece from the Youth Up
"Our goal is to encourage, support and promote the production of knowledge and transform it into a moving force for our economy,” underlined the Greek Ambassador in the U.S., Christos Panagopoulos, during his speech at the event for the...
events
US Greek Embassy Celebrates EU Open House Day 2012
The Greek Embassy in Washington DC will be showcasing Greece’s cultural heritage at this year’s EU Embassies’ Open House Day by having traditional food products and flavorful samples from select Washington restaurants. “Greece Makes Senses” is offering a tasty...
events
Greek Embassy in Washington Honors Student Participants in Greek Language Adequacy Exams
The Greek Embassy in Washington honored the students who successfully participated in the Greek Language Adequacy Exams in May 2011, on the day of celebration of Greek Letters and the Feast Day of the Three Hierarchs.
On Sunday, the 22nd...
events
Greek Book Festival at the Embassy of Greece in Washington
Last Saturday, the Embassy of Greece in Washington held its first Greek Book Festival with the goal of promoting Greek art.
Greek Ambassador Vassilis Kaskarelis emphasized the significance of promoting cultural, religious and tourism aspects of Hellenism through books and...
Greek News
U.S. Embassy in Athens Honors 11 Greek Police Officers for Child Abduction Case
The U.S. Embassy in Athens on Thursday, honored eleven Greek police (EL.AS) officers involved in an international investigation. The investigation led to the whereabouts of three southern California children missing in a well-documented 2008 parent abduction case.
All three of...
Military
US Air Force Man Dies After Setting Himself on Fire at Israeli Embassy
An active-duty airman of the US Air Force has died after setting himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C. while shouting, "Free Palestine, free Palestine!"
US Air Force Man Dies After Setting Himself on Fire at Israeli...
Diaspora
Veteran’s Day: Greek-Americans Who Served Nation With Devotion
Throughout American history, many thousands of Greek-American veterans have served the nation with pride and distinction. They are all honored every Veteran's Day, along with all the others who have devoted years of service in the American military.
These are...
Greek News
The Greek Journalist Who Rubbed Shoulders with America’s Powerful
Greek journalist Elias Demetracopoulos may not be a familiar name among Greeks or Greek-Americans, but as a new book reveals, he was one of the most fascinating figures in 20th-century political history.
Demetracopoulos may be overlooked, but his life reads...
Diaspora
The Greek-American Patriots Who Made US History
Nick and Mary Mathews, who emigrated to the US and found prosperity there are symbols of the bond between Greece and the U.S.