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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...
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...
Greece
Biden Considers Nominating George Tsunis New US Ambassador to Greece
US President Joe Biden is reported to be considering Greek American lawyer and hotel magnate George Tsunis as a new ambassador of the US to Greece.
According to a report of the Associated Press, President Biden might offer this prestigious...
Greece
Foreign Ambassadors Read Poems to Honor Greece’s Bicentennial
The ambassadors of nine friendly nations read poems related to Greece's War of Independence.
Greek News
Ambassador Maslov Highlights Russian Role in Greek Revolution of 1821
Andrei Maslov, the Ambassador of Russia to Greece, explained recently his nation's role in assisting the Greeks during the War of Independence and the Greek Revolution of 1821.
Speaking with Greece's OPEN tv, Maslov explained how the Russians were either...
Diplomacy
Greece Recalls Ambassador to Azerbaijan
Greece recalled its ambassador to Azerbaijan on Wednesday after what it said were “unfounded and offensive” claims by the Azeri government that Greece tolerated militants on its soil.
In a rapid deterioration of bilateral relations, Athens says that it issued...
Australia
New Greek Ambassador Presents His Credentials in Canberra
George Papacostas, Greece's new Ambassador to Australia, presented his credentials on Wednesday in Canberra, the capital of the country.
Papacostas met formally with David Hurley, the Governor-General of Australia, in a ceremony at Government House.
Greece's new representative to Australia is...
Greece
Anarchist Group Targets Australia's Ambassador Residence in Athens
Members of the infamous Greek anarchist group Rouvikonas (Rubicon) threw leaflets outside the official residence of the Australian Ambassador in Athens Kate Logan on Saturday.
In a statement on social media, Rouvikonas said that its action was against Australia's government...
Australia
Australia Names Arthur Spyrou as Canberra’s New Ambassador to Greece
Australia's new Ambassador to Greece will be Arthur Spyrou, according to a press release from the country's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade which was released on Monday.
Spyrou will also be accredited to Bulgaria and Romania, since the Australian...