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Patriarch Bartholomew Honored in Athens by New US Ambassador
The new US ambassador to Greece, George J. Tsunis, hosted a reception for Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on Saturday in Athens.
An Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Ambassador said he was clearly pleased and honored that His All-Holiness and Tsunis’...
Greek News
US Ambassador Pyatt: Greece’s Role in NATO to be Upgraded
US Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt said on Thursday that Greece's role in NATO will be upgraded after the war in Ukraine.
Speaking at the 7th Delphi Economic Forum, Pyatt underlined that when it is over "Greece’s role in the southeastern flank...
Diaspora
U.S. Ambassador Calls on Greek-Americans to Invest in Greece
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt challenged earlier in the week the Greek-American business world to "take a closer look at investing in Greece."
Speaking at an American Hellenic Institute (AHI) event held in Athens on Wednesday, Pyatt said that...
Greek News
Former US Diplomat in Greece Critical of Biden’s Choice for Athens Envoy
A former US diplomat who served in various positions in Greece is criticizing President Biden's decision to nominate George Tsunis as the Ambassador to Athens.
Writing in New Europe magazine, Alec Mally, who served for more than seven years in various...
Diplomacy
US Ambassador Vows to Strengthen US-Greece Strategic Relationship
“The cooperation between Greece and the United States must become even stronger and I know that it is President Biden’s intention to further deepen the Greek-American strategic relationship,” stated US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt on Wednesday.
The ambassador made...
Diplomacy
US Ambassador Praises Greece for Halting Russian, Chinese Influence
In an interview yesterday with Real News on Sunday, the United States Ambassador to Athens, Geoffrey Pyatt, had high praise for Greece, saying that the two countries share common objectives.
Referring to a balance of power in the Mediterranean, Pyatt remarked...
Business
US Ambassador Says Opportunities for Investment in Greece Have Never Been Better
US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt stressed the US government's intention to do everything in its power to support economic growth in Greece during a press conference on Tuesday.
In remarks made just ahead of the opening of the Thessaloniki...
Diplomacy
Reports Say US Ambassador Pyatt Will Retain Athens Post
Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt is to remain the US' top diplomat in Greece, according to reports which came to light on Tuesday.
The Hellas Journal quoted a top US official as saying that Pyatt's tenure in Athens will be extended beyond October,...
Diplomacy
US Ambassador to Greece Injured in Cycling Accident
The US envoy to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt was involved in a cycling accident in Mani, Peloponnese, and he has been transferred to Athens after receiving first aid at a local hospital.
In a message on Twitter on Friday, Pyatt sent...
Diplomacy
US Ambassador to Greece: Politicians Come and Go, But Ties Remain Strong
U.S. Ambassador to Greece, Geoffrey Pyatt, underlined that the U.S. and Greece are steadfastly dedicated to deepening their bilateral relations
While speaking at a reception to mark the 4th of July held on Monday evening in Thessaloniki, Pyatt said that...