Embassy News

January 29, 2013

Examinations for the Certification of Attainment in the Modern Greek Language for the year 2013

The examinations for the Certification of Attainment in the Modern Greek Language for the year 2013, organized by the Center for the Greek Language, Thessaloniki, GREECE, will be held by the designated  Examination Centre The Education Office, Embassy of Greece, Washington, DC.: Administration/Secretariat: Embassy of Greece in Washington, Education Office Mail Address: Embassy of Greece, […]

January 25, 2013

Greek Culture.US - Winter 2013 Calendar

Greek Culture.US - Winter 2013 Calendar

January 25, 2013

Tango Acropolis, Washington DC, 25-26 January 2013

Tango Acropolis, Washington DC, 25-26 January 2013

January 16, 2013

Foreign Minister Avramopoulos’ statement on the passing of journalist Dimitris Kastanas

“It was with great sorrow that I learned of the loss of my good friend and good Greek Dimitris Kastanas, who for forty years, through his broadcasts and writings, gave a voice to Hellenism in America, also bringing the American public into contact with the “image of a Greece that made us all proud with […]

January 15, 2013

Archbishop Demetrios to Deliver Benediction at the 2013 Presidential Inaugural Luncheon

His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America has been invited to offer the benediction at the 2013 Presidential Inaugural Luncheon following the Inaugural ceremonies at the U.S. Capitol on January 21, 2013. The invitation was extended by U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, Chairman of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC), which also hosts the […]

January 14, 2013

Ask the Ambassador!

Welcome to the Embassy’s newest initiative “Ask the Ambassador!”. Ambassador Panagopoulos wants to hear your questions about Greece, international relations, culture and tourism.  E-mail us at pressoff@greekembassy.org from Monday, 14th to Friday, 18th January 2013. Submitted questions will be answered and posted within the following week to the Embassy’s website and social media.

January 10, 2013

The Embassy of Greece in Washington DC, is seeking to hire a driver for a two year contract

The Embassy of Greece in Washington DC, is seeking to hire a driver for a two year contract. The candidate should be at least 21 years old at the time of employment, be fluent in English, be willing to work beyond normal working hours and abide by confidentiality. The salary paid will be in accordance […]

December 15, 2012

Foreign Minister Avramopoulos sends message of condolence to U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

Foreign Minister Dimitris Avramopoulos sent a message of condolence to U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton today, expressing his grief at the tragedy at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut. In his message, Mr. Avramopoulos also expressed the Greek people’s support for the American people in these difficult hours, and deep condolences to the families […]

November 19, 2012

George Papanicolaou: A Pioneer in Medical Research:Exhibition Opening at the Embassy of Greece in Washington, D.C.

“George Papanicolaou: A Pioneer in Medical Research”Exhibition Opening at the Embassy of Greece in Washington, D.C.Under the auspices of theU.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius On the occasion of the 50th anniversary since the death of George N. Papanicolaou (1883-1962) celebrated by UNESCO, the Embassy of Greece in Washington, D.C. and the […]