Embassy News
May 5, 2016
EU Embassies Open House
In 2016 we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the European Union Open House event! On Saturday May 14, we open the Embassy's doors to welcome you with flavors of Greece, music, dance and a special preview of the amazing exhibition "The Greeks: Agamemnon to Alexander" at the National Geographic Museum! More details here Download the […]
May 4, 2016
Photo exhibit: "The Journey of the Hellenic Boats"
The history of Greece is deeply rooted in its sea, its islands and its ships. Through the lens of his camera, Andreas Theologitis captures the detail of ships as they are born, ply the oceans and come to rest at the celebrated port of Pireaus. The photographic exhibition will run May 5 to June 3, […]
March 23, 2016
Greek Independence Day
The Consulate of Greece will remain closed on Friday, March 25th in observance of Greek Independence Day.
March 21, 2016
"Preserving Ancient Arkadia: Dialogues on the Archaeology and the Museum of Tegea in Greece"
The Archaeological Museum at Tegea, Greece has been nominated for the 2016 European Museum of the Year Award. Join Tegea museum's Director Dr. Anna Karapanagiotou, and Dr. Alexander Nagel, Research Associate in the National Museum of Natural History, in a conversation about the process and challenges of displaying and preserving Arkadian archaeology, as well as […]
February 25, 2016
Foreign Ministry announcement regarding the recalling of the Greek Ambassador to Vienna for consultations (25 February 2016)
By decision of Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias, Greece’s Ambassador to Vienna, Ms. Aliferi, is being called to Athens for consultations aimed at safeguarding the friendly relations between the states and peoples of Greece and Austria. It is clear that the major problems of the European Union cannot be confronted via thoughts, attitudes and extra-institutional initiatives […]
February 10, 2016
Examinations for the Certificate of Attainment in Greek on May 2016
The Center for the Greek Language (CGL) is the official institution authorized by the Ministry of Education to conduct the examinations for the Certification of Attainment in Greek. Following the specifications of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, the Certificate is of particular value not only in Greece but all over the world. […]
January 22, 2016
Emergency Telephone
We hope you all stay warm and safe during the forecast snowstorm. In case of emergency you can contact the Embassy of Greece either via a Facebook message or by calling +1 (202) 578-3361
January 7, 2016
Hellenic Coast Guard Headquarters categorically denies reports in the Turkish press
The Headquarters of the Hellenic Coast Guard categorically denies the claims made in articles in a significant portion of the Turkish press to the effect that yesterday’s tragedy off the Turkish coast, which resulted in the loss of dozens of refugees, fellow human beings, was due to the supposed refoulement of these refugees, on the […]
December 28, 2015
New Year's Day
The Consulate General of Greece will remain closed on Friday, January 1st in observance of New Year's Day.
