News from the Consulate General in Houston

March 28, 2012

Consul’s trip to Dallas, TX March 24-25 2012

For the occasion of the Greek Independence Day, the Consul of Greece in Houston George Papanikolaou visited the city of Dallas, TX (March 24-25).  The Consul was invited by the Greek diaspora of Dallas.  During his stay, the Consul met with members of the Dallas Greek community, attended Divine Liturgy at the Holy Trinity Greek […]

March 25, 2012

Independence Day Celebration (Houston - March 22, 2012)

On Thursday, March 22, 2012 the Consulate of Greece in Houston hosted a reception at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral to celebrate Greek Independence Day.  This reception was open to all Greeks and American citizens of Greek descent and was attended by members of the City of Houston, foreign diplomats, entrepreneurs and members of the […]

March 20, 2012

Visit of the Consul G. Papanikolaou to Austin, Texas

On Wednesday, March 14th the Consul of Greece in Houston George Papanikolaou visited the city of Austin, Texas.  On his trip, the Consul met with Secretary of State Hope Andrade and other state officials, with the AHEPAs of Austin and attended the concert My Sweet Canary Ensemble performed by Greek and Israeli musicians in the […]

February 17, 2012

Ambassador's Welcome Message

Dear Friends, Welcome to the website of the Embassy of Greece in Washington, D.C. Our aim in this user-friendly site is to provide you with up to date information regarding the activities of our Embassy and its Consular Missions throughout the United States, to inform you on the state of our bilateral relations, and keep […]

February 8, 2012

Examinations for Certification in Modern Greek Language

The Education Office of the Greek Embassy announces that the examinations for the Certification of Attainment in the Modern Greek Language for the year 2012, organized by the Center for the Greek Language in Thessaloniki, Greece, will take place in the following five Examination Centers: 1. Greek School of St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church, Falls […]

February 8, 2012

PM Lucas Papademos' Interview on CNBC

Prime Minister Lucas Papademos expressed optimism regarding the course of negotiations on Greek bond swaps and took straight aim at those who suggest Greece should abandon the euro and return to the drachma in order to solve the country’s fiscal crisis. "This is really not an option," Papademos said, speaking to CNBC television. In his […]