News from the Consulate General in New York
November 19, 2014
41st Anniversary of the Polytechnic
On Sunday, November 16th, 2014, in the presence of approximately 400 people, and under the auspices of the Consulate General of Greece, the 41st anniversary of the Polytechnic was celebrated at the cultural center of Saint Demetrios in Astoria. The event, which was organized by Greek Federations and Organizations, included speeches, a presentation of the […]
November 19, 2014
6th Congress of the World Vlach Amphictyony
The 6th World Congress of the World Vlach Amphictyony took place on Friday, November 14th, 2014, under the auspices of the Consulate General of Greece at the Press Office in the presence of approximately one hundred people. The event included speeches, presentations and a cultural program.
September 23, 2014
Official visit of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. E. Venizelos in New York
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Evangelos Venizelos met, on Sunday September 21st 2014, at the Consulate General, elected representatives of the Greek Community, in particular leaders of Federations and Professional or National Organizations. On Monday September 22nd 2014, Mr. E. Venizelos met Archbishop Demetrios of America at the Greek Orthodox […]
May 20, 2014
Integration of the Ionian Islands with Greece
On Sunday, May 18th 2014, at the Cultural Center in Astoria, Queens, the 150th anniversary of the union of the Ionian Islands with Greece was celebrated. The event, with keynote speaker the Consul General of Greece, Mr. G. Iliopoulos, was organized by the Ionian Cultural Federation of America in cooperation with other Ionian associations. The […]
May 20, 2014
Genocide of the Greeks of Pontos
On Friday, May 16th 2014 an event to commemorate the Pontian genocide was held under the auspices of the Consulate General, at the Greek Press Office in New York. The event was organized by the Panpontian Federation of USA-Canada, in cooperation with other Pontian associations and the “Holy Institution Panagia Soumela". The participants had the […]
April 30, 2014
Launching of the new VISA Information System (VIS)
The Embassy of Greece informs you that beginning from May 15th 2014, the new Visa Information System will be launched (VIS). WHAT IS THE VIS? * The Visa Information System (VIS) is a system for the exchange of visa data between Schengen States. The implementation of the VIS is a key element of the common […]
March 29, 2014
Exhibition of photography by J. Joshua Garrick “Seeking the ancient Kallos”
The Consulate General of Greece will host from April 10 through May 2, 2014 the exhibition “Seeking the ancient Kallos” by the well-known American photographer J. Joshua Garrick. The curator of the exhibition is the much accomplished art historian, Iris Kritikou and the designer is artist Marios Voutsinas. Exhibition hours: Monday-Friday, 09:00-14:30. Admission free.
March 27, 2014
Open House and Lecture on March 25
On the day of the national holiday, Tuesday, March 25, the annual open house at the Consulate General was held in the presence of hundreds of Greeks and friends of Greece. His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios was also present, who, along with the Consul General, addressed the attendees.After the reception, a lecture took place at the […]
March 26, 2014
Professor Angelos Chaniotis awarded Commander of the Order of the Phoenix
On Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at the Consulate General, Mr. Angelos Chaniotis, Professor at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, has been bestowed the award of Commander of the Order of the Phoenix, in recognition of his academic work.
