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Outgoing Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt Gets Energy Job
US President Joe Biden has announced his intent to nominate Geoffrey Pyatt, the outgoing Ambassador to Greece, as Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources.
Pyatt has served in Greece since 2016, an unusually long run for an Ambassador, and...
Business
US Ambassador Pyatt: Trump Administration Strongly Supports Greece
The U.S. ambassador to Athens Geoffrey Pyatt has expressed the strong support of the Trump administration for Greece's economic recovery at a speech to business leaders in New York.
In his greeting at dinner within the framework of the Greek Investment...
Business
US Travel Interest to Greece Skyrockets
The US Ambassador to Greece, Geoffrey Pyatt, said that US travel interest in Greece has skyrocketed as American Airlines add new flights
Greece
Ambassador Praises US Defense Collaboration With Greece in Piraeus
U.S ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt made remarks during a U.S Coast Guard visit to Piraeus where he praised the defense relationship with Greece
Greek Food
Healthy Greek Food Makes US Ambassador to Greece Lose 85 pounds
In a recent interview, George Tsunis, the US ambassador to Greece, revealed how he lost more than 85 pounds (39 kilos) over an 18-month time period by eating Greek food, along with sharing insight into his marriage.
Being interviewed by...
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.
Diplomacy
New US Ambassador Tsunis Sends First Message in Greek
New US Ambassador to Greece George Tsounis arrived in Athens and posted his first message on Twitter in Greek: "Good morning from Athens," he wrote.
He added that "As the proud son of Greek immigrants, it's an honor of a...
Diplomacy
George Tsunis Confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to Greece
Greek-American George J. Tsunis has been officially confirmed by the United States Senate as the next Ambassador of the United States to Greece following a voice vote late in the evening on March 10, 2022.
Tsunis is a personal friend...
Greek News
All the Direct Flights Between Greece, US to Start Off 2022
This summer, American airlines will operate 14 direct flights every week between eight large US airports and Athens, Greece as the country eases its coronavirus travel requirements.
Greek tourism minister Vassilis Kikilias said after a meeting with US Ambassador to...
Greek News
US Gives Extra Military Equipment to Greece
The United States Army has agreed to a foreign military sales contract with Greece to give the country's military its extra equipment as well as support for regional operations.
The first round of equipment, known as Excess Defense Articles (EDA)...
Diplomacy
New US Ambassador to Greece Tsunis Vows to Combat China’s Influence
George J. Tsunis, a New York attorney who is personal friend of President Joe Biden, faced confirmation hearings on Wednesday as part of his nomination as the United States Ambassador to Greece.
As part of the hearings, philhellene Senator Bob...
Diplomacy
Senate to Hold Hearing for George Tsunis as New US Ambassador to Greece
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold a confirmation hearing for George Tsunis the US Ambassador nominee to Greece on Wednesday, January 12.
The Committee, under the chairmanship of Senator Robert Menendez, will be called to decide whether Tsunis meets...
Greek News
Greece’s Alexandroupolis Hosts “Largest Shipment of US Equipment in History”
Greece's port of Alexandroupolis is now hosting the "largest shipment of US military equipment in history," the American Embassy in Athens said on Friday.
US carriers have been transferring helicopters and military vehicles that will participate in the upcoming NATO...
Greek News
US, Greece Intensify Military Cooperation Through Naval, Land Drills
The United States and Greece finished conducting joint military drills on Tuesday. The US Army and the Hellenic Armed Forces had spent the prior ten days together strengthening their military ties through naval and land exercises.
The exercises, known as...
Diplomacy
Biden Picks George Tsunis for New US Ambassador to Greece
George Tsunis is President Biden's top choice as the new ambassador to Greece as of Friday afternoon. Tsunis is a personal friend of the US President.
Once proposed by former President Obama to be an ambassador to Norway, the businessman,...