Embassy News

July 27, 2012

Constantine Cavafy (1863 – 1933): UNESCO participates in the celebration of the 150th anniversary of Cavafy’s birth

In 2013 we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Constantine Cavafy, one of the greatest modern poets. Through his poems, he depicted in a unique way the Hellenistic World, paving at the same time new paths for European Poetry, using language in an innovative way. For more information regarding Cavafy’s life and poetry, […]

July 27, 2012

UNESCO commemorates the 50th anniversary of the death of George N. Papanikolaou (1883 – 1962)

In 2012 we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death of George N. Papanikolaou, one of the greatest medical scientists of the 20th century. Papanikolaou invented the famous "pap-test," a test which detects uterine cancer in the early stages and which has saved the lives of millions of women worldwide. For more information regarding Papanikolaou’s […]

July 12, 2012

International Hellenic University : Study in ‪Greece exclusively in English

Did you know that the International Hellenic University (IHU) is the only State University in Greece that offers all of its programs entirely in English? IHU was founded by the Greek Government in 2005 under Law 3391, enabling international students from around the world as well as the Greek Diaspora to undertake graduate studies in […]

July 12, 2012

The International Music Exposition "WOMEX": Thessaloniki, Greece, (October 17 - 21, 2012)

The International Music Exposition "WOMEX": Thessaloniki, Greece, (October 17 - 21, 2012)

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.