News from the Consulate General in Houston

May 21, 2013

Upcoming event (6/9/2013): Seminar on Greek tax laws

Upcoming event (6/9/2013): Seminar on Greek tax laws Please join the Hellenic Professional Society of Texas and the Consulate of Greece in Houston for a 2-hours seminar on the most recent Greek tax legislation and the tax obligations that Greeks, permanent residents in the US, have as taxpayers in Greece. Live from Greece, via teleconference, […]

May 14, 2013

May 10, 2013: Commemorating luncheon honoring GEORGE PAPANICOLAOU: "A PIONEER IN MEDICAL RESEARCH"

2012 UNESCO celebrated the 50th anniversary of the death of the prominent scientist Dr. George Papanicolaou and his groundbreaking work in the field of cytology and uterine cancer detection. On this occasion the Consulate of Greece in Houston in collaboration with the Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center organized a commemorating luncheon event consisting of presentations, […]

May 7, 2013

Consul Papanikolaou speaks on “Energy developments in the Eastern Mediterranean” during energy program

Consul Papanikolaou speaks on “Energy developments in the Eastern Mediterranean” during energy program On May 7, 2013, Consul Papanikolaou was among the main speakers at the energy breakfast organized by Locke & Lord LLP in Houston. During his speech Consul Papanikolaou presented the energy opportunities opening up in the region and how these can affect […]

March 22, 2013

Upcoming event (4/21/2013):Greek composer Yannis Spanos and singer Hrysoula Stefanaki to perform in Houston

Upcoming event (4/21/2013):Greek composer Yannis Spanos and singer Hrysoula Stefanaki to perform in Houston

March 5, 2013

Upcoming event: Celebration of the Greek independence day

Join the Consul and the Hellenic Cultural Center for the 2013 Greek Independence Day celebration on Monday, March 25, 2013, at “The Courtyard” on 1885 St. James Place, Houston, 77056, at 6.30pm. There will be no special invitations sent out to the Greek community. All its members are very welcome.

February 6, 2013

Upcoming event: Greek solist Leonidas Kavakos performing live in Houston

The Greek consulate in Houston is proud to announce that the renowned Greek classical violinist Leonidas Kavakos will perform with the Houston Symphony orchestra, on March 7, 9, and 10, 2013 at the Jones Hall in Houston. The Consulate of Greece and the Houston Symphony Orchestra are joining forces to inform the Greek community and […]

January 16, 2013

Speech by Consul Papanikolaou at the annual dinner of the program Athens-Houston Marathon Exchange program

Under the auspices of the Greek Consulate in Houston, the annual dinner program Athens-Houston Marathon Exchange program took place on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, at the premises of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. The exchange program, which was inspired by Melina Mercouri, then Minister of Culture, during her visit to the city 26 years ago, […]

October 31, 2012

Hellenic Professional Society Scholarship Dinner 2013

Help to spread the word to eligible students about Hellenic Professional Society 2013 scholarship award for qualified undergraduate and graduate full-time students. Applicants are eligible for a scholarship if they are currently attending or have been accepted by a college or university in Texas, have shown excellent scholastic performance in their corresponding field of study, […]

October 30, 2012

Remarks by Consul Papanikolaou at the celebration dinner of "Dimitria 2012" (Houston, 10/27/12)

Honorable President of the Macedonian association Honorable Supreme President and Vice President of the Panmacedonian Association Honorable members of the board Distinguished guests I am very honored to have been invited for the celebration of Dimitria, such an important and worthy occasion for the Macedonians around the world. Dimitria was and still is a celebration […]