Embassy News
July 3, 2012
Panorama of Greek Cinema
The Embassy of Greece in collaboration with the Greek Film Center presents On THURSDAY, JULY 5 @ 8:00 PM(Please note the change of screening day) RED SKY(Kokkinos Ouranos) In Greek with English subtitles • Released in 2010Directed by Layia Yiourgou Synopsis Two close friends, Aris and Stelios, have their minds on a mutual goal; they […]
July 3, 2012
The Embassy and the Consular Office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th, 2012 in observance of Independence Day of the United States of America
The Embassy and the Consular Office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th, 2012 in observance of Independence Day of the United States of America.
June 27, 2012
Call for Applicants - IKY Scholarships for further education/postgraduate/postdoctoral studies in Greece
Call for Applicants - IKY Scholarships for further education/postgraduate/postdoctoral studies in Greece
June 12, 2012
Call for Applicants - 60 Scholarships offered to foreigners to attend courses and seminars in Greece in the modern Greek language and culture
Call for Applicants - 60 Scholarships offered to foreigners to attend courses and seminars in Greece in the modern Greek language and culture - electronic application deadline 30 June 2012 (documentation required must be sent by 10 July 2012)
June 11, 2012
Invitation - Opening of the exhibition Olympic Memorabilia - Embassy of Greece on June 14th, 2012 at 6:30-8:30 p.m
Download the invitation here Duration of the exhibition "Olympic Memorabilia": June 14th-August 31st, 2012.Visiting hours: M-F 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
June 6, 2012
Ambassador Kaskarelis was honored with the Soil Award during the 28th annual Cyprus and Hellenic Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. hosted by PSEKA/CEH
Ambassador’s remarks Dear Friends and Colleagues, I thank you very much for this honor that you are bestowing upon me and which I humbly accept. I embarked on my diplomatic career some 38 years ago. During this time, I have encountered many people and received several awards. But, with age and experience comes the wisdom […]
June 6, 2012
The Embassy of Greece in collaboration with the Greek Film Center presents οn Wednesday, June 6 at 8:00pm - "Knifer"
Movie: Knifer108 min • B&W • in Greek with English subtitles • Released in 2010Winner: Best Feature Film - 2011 in LA Greek Film FestivalDirected by Yannis Economides SynopsisNiko is an average guy with no ambitions, living in rural Greece. His father’s sudden death reunites him with his uncle, who invites him to live and […]
June 5, 2012
Press Conference for First Intercontinental Kidney Paired Donation Transplant - Remarks by Ambassador Vassilis Kaskarelis
Thank you all for taking the time to join us this morning at the Embassy of Greece. This press conference marks a very special occasion, a collaborative transatlantic effort that has thus far spared the lives of six people, a collaboration based on selflessness, compassion, trust and commitment. With the world around us facing economic […]
May 30, 2012
Greece and USA Complete First Intercontinental Kidney Paired Donation Transplant, International Press Conference at the Embassy of Greece
Medical history was made when a 31-year-old Oklahoma woman, Elizabeth Gay, altruistically donated her kidney to a stranger—a man living in Athens, Greece. In return, the Greek man’s wife has now donated one of her kidneys to another person in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., completing the first intercontinental exchange and opening a door that potentially can save […]
