News from the Consulate General in New York
April 30, 2026
May 1st Labor Day
The General Consulate of Greece will remain closed on Friday, May 1st in observance of May 1st Labor Day.
April 27, 2026
Hospitality and Greek language learning programs for Diaspora Greeks - Camp program for children aged 8-12 years at the facilities of the HANTH (ΧΑΝΘ) in Agios Nikolaos, Halkidiki
The camp program for children aged 8-12 years at the facilities of the HANTH (ΧΑΝΘ) in Agios Nikolaos, Halkidiki will take place during the following camp periods: 1st period: Tuesday, June 23-Thursday, July 6: 100 children 2nd period: Sunday, August 2-Sunday, August 16: 50 children 3rd period: Monday, August 17-Monday, August 31: 100 children Information: […]
March 24, 2026
Message by the President of the Hellenic Republic Constantine An. Tassoulas to the Greek Diaspora on the occasion of the anniversary of the Greek War of Independence
Dear Compatriots, It is with profound emotion that we commemorate once again the anniversary of the Greek War of Independence, a defining historical milestone which led to the establishment of the modern Greek state and shaped the course of Hellenism all over the world, forging a strong national consciousness. In this context, our thoughts turn […]
March 13, 2026
Launch of the Greek Independence Day Celebrations at the Consulate General of Greece in New York
With national pride and the vibrant energy of the younger generation of the Greek diaspora, the official celebrations for Greek Independence Day commenced today at the Consulate General of Greece in New York. The event was honored by the presence of the Secretary General for Equality and Human Rights, Ms. Katerina Patsogianni.The opening of the festivities […]
March 9, 2026
International Women’s Day Celebration at the Consulate General of Greece in New York
The Consulate General of Greece in New York, in partnership with Philo4Thought Inc., successfully hosted a flagship event titled "International Women’s Day: Celebrating Generations of Amazing Leaders." The gathering provided a high-level forum for dialogue, highlighting the distinguished contributions and leadership trajectories of Greek-American women excelling across the United States. The event opened with welcoming […]
March 6, 2026
“From the Finite to the Infinite”: Greek-American Women Artists’ Exhibition at the Consulate General of Greece in New York
Amidst an impressive turnout from the Omogenia and New York’s art community, the group exhibition “Euclid’s Finite to Zeno’s Infinite: Hellenic-American Women Artists” was inaugurated on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The Consulate’s event hall was filled with guests gathered to honor nineteen leading Greek-American female creators.Curated by Dr. Thalia Vrachopoulos, the exhibition is held in […]
February 25, 2026
Clean Monday
The Consulate General of Greece will remain closed on Monday, February 23rd in observance of Clean Monday.
February 11, 2026
International Greek Language Day Celebrated at the Consulate General of Greece in New York - “Greek Language in Action: An Interactive Journey of Knowledge”
The Consulate General of Greece in New York marked International Greek Language Day with a vibrant educational event held on February 10, 2026. Organized in partnership with the Department of Greek Education of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, the celebration brought together students from several Greek-American day schools for a day dedicated to the […]
January 28, 2026
The Consulate General of Greece in New York honored Holocaust Remembrance Day of the Greek Jewry.
New York, January 26, 2026 – Conveying a strong message that antisemitism, racism, and all forms of hatred have no place in the modern world, the Consulate General of Greece in New York, in cooperation with the American Friends of the Jewish Museum of Greece, held its annual event entitled “Holocaust Remembrance Day for Greek […]
