Embassy News
July 14, 2020
Statement of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Dendias, following today’s meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council (Brussels, 13 July 2020)
The escalation of Turkey’s violations of international legality and Turkey’s aggressiveness were the focus of our discussions. There was strong condemnation of the conversion of Hagia Sophia into a mosque. In fact, Turkey was asked to reconsider and reverse its decision. During the Council meeting, I referred to the serious impact of Turkey’s violations of […]
July 11, 2020
Statement by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis
Greece condemns in the strongest terms Turkey's decision to convert the Hagia Sophia into a mosque. This decision -that came 85 years since its designation as a museum- is an offense to its universal nature. This is a decision that offends all those who acknowledge the monument as part of world civilisation. Of course, this […]
July 9, 2020
WELCOME TO GREECE!
Beginning July 1, 2020, the Greek government has determined how the country will welcome travelers, carry out the necessary diagnostic screening and keep everyone safe throughout the season. The Passenger Locator Form (PLF) is a key element in the planning. As of July 9th 2020, travelers that are allowed to visit Greece must complete their […]
June 29, 2020
U.S. – Greece Strategic Dialogue High-Level Energy Working Group Virtual Meeting, June 29, 2020
Joint Statement The Governments of the United States and Greece held a 2nd high-levelmeeting of the Strategic Dialogue Energy Working Group virtually on June 29, 2020.Head of the U.S. delegation, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources (ENR) Francis R. Fannon, DOE Undersecretary for Energy Mark Menezes, Greek Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy, […]
May 23, 2020
Memorial Day
The General Consulate of Greece will remain closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.
May 15, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Information
We would like to inform you that as of Monday, 18 May 2020, the Consular Office of the Embassy of Greece in Washington DC will provide all consular services, by appointment only. Please call 202-939-1300 or send an email to grcon.was@mfa.gr , in order to schedule an appointment. During your visit, you are expected to […]
May 1, 2020
May Day
The General Consulate of Greece will remain closed on Friday, May 1st in observance of May Day.
April 24, 2020
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs K. Fragogiannis participates in video conference hosted by the American think tank “Business Council for International Understanding”,with U.S. Ambassador to Greece
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Kostas Fragogiannis participated as a keynote speaker, together with the U.S. Ambassador to Greece, Geoffrey Pyatt, in a virtual roundtable hosted by the internationally renowned American think tank Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU), which focused on investment opportunities in Greece. Addressing an audience of representatives of U.S. Fortune-500 companies, […]
April 21, 2020
Ministry of Foreign Affairs announcement on Turkey’s declaration of illegal drilling within the continental shelf and EEZ of the Republic of Cyprus (21 April 2020)
We unequivocally condemn Turkey’s newly declared illegal drilling within the EEZ and continental shelf of the Republic of Cyprus; drilling that, in fact, Turkey plans to carry out in fields that have been licensed, via the proper legal procedures, to European energy companies. This is yet another provocation that ignores the calls of the EU […]
