Embassy News
April 4, 2012
Greek Orthodox Easter Traditions - Regimen and Products
The Ambassador of Greece and Honorary Chair of Pillars of Greek Culture Vassilis Kaskarelis in collaboration with Costa Navarino and Dean and Deluca cordially invites you to a presentation entitled "The Greek Orthodox Easter Traditions - Regimen and Products" on April 5th 2012 from 6:30-8:30pm. Experience first hand the magic of Greece, its people, culture, […]
April 3, 2012
Panorama of Greek Cinema at the Avalon: A Special Movie
The Embassy of Greece in collaboration with the Greek Film Center presents on Wednesday, April 4 at 8:00pm "Burning Heads" - based on the hit stage play "To Gala" Directed by Giorgos SiougasDuration: 99 min Language: Greek and Russian with English subtitles Released in 2011 SynopsisBased on the hit stage play "To Gala" by Vassilis […]
April 2, 2012
Volunteer at the 2012 European Union Embassies' Open House
Interested in the European Union? Get to know us firsthand by volunteering at the 6th Annual EU Embassies' Open House on Saturday, May 12. We are looking for volunteers to help us welcome guests to the following Embassies: AustriaLatviaBelgiumLithuaniaBulgariaLuxembourgCroatia (joining the EU in 2013) MaltaCyprusthe NetherlandsCzech RepublicPolandDenmarkPortugalEstoniaRomaniaFinlandSlovakiaFranceSloveniaGermanySpainGreeceSwedenHungaryUnited KingdomIrelandEU DelegationItaly Volunteers will also help direct visitors […]
March 27, 2012
Spring with Greek culture
Dear Friends of Greek Culture, Spring is here and the cherry blossom is at its peak. We hope that you will find our upcoming Spring events interesting and that you will attend as many of them, as possible. From our March cultural calendar the Theodorakis-Neruda event on March 22nd, was postponed and will move to […]
March 21, 2012
The Monastery of Saint Catherine in Sinai: Conservation of the Sixth-Century Mosaic of the Transfiguration
A lecture by archeologist Roberto Nardi, founder of the Centro di Conservazione Archeologica and the Archaeological Institute of America Kress Lecturer 2010-2011, who will present the fascinating story behind the conservation of the delicate jewel of early Byzantine art. Remarks will be presented by Dr. Zoe Kosmidou, Minister Counselor, Cultural Affairs, Embassy of Greece and […]
March 16, 2012
Greece is Making Historic Reforms - Op-ed article by Ambassador V. Kaskarelis in the Wall Street Journal
"It's been a good month for Greece and the European Union. The Greek government, the leaders of the EU, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreed on a landmark economic adjustment program geared toward strengthening Greece's institutional capacity, improving competitiveness, and creating sustainable growth. In addition, an unprecedented "haircut" deal with private-sector lenders clears the […]
March 16, 2012
Reception and Exhibition - Giorgos Rigas - From Memory
H. E. The Ambassador of Greece, Mr. Vassilis Kaskarelis and C. Grimaldis Gallery cordially invite you to the reception and solo exhibition "Giorgos Rigas - From Memory" on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 6:30 pm at the Embassy of Greece (2217 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008) RSVP: by telephone: 202-939-1352 or through e-mail: mourtoupala@greekembassy.org […]
March 9, 2012
Foreign Minister S. Dimas’ condolence letter regarding the passing of D. Payne
The Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs Stavros Dimas addressed the following letter of condolence to the Speaker of the House of Representatives John Boehner regarding the passing of Donald Payne: "Dear Mr. Speaker,I was profoundly saddened to hear of the passing away of Donald Payne, a prominent member of the House of Representatives, who represented […]
March 5, 2012
Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan: Book presentation at the U.S. Capitol
The “Documentary History of Greece (1943-1951): Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan,” a newly published book by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was presented at the U.S. Capitol on March 6, at a special event organized by the American Hellenic Institute and the Embassy of Greece. Edited and presented by Ms. Photini Tomai, Director of […]
