Fulbright Awards
Over 150 people attended the annual Fulbright Awards ceremony hosted by Ambassador Smith on June 11. The Ambassador congratulated the 59 recipients of the 2013-14 Fulbright scholarship recipients, underscored the value of educational exchanges in developing mutual understanding and respect around the world.
Athens Pride 2013
"I was proud to join my diplomatic colleagues and thousands of people from all walks of life at the 2013 Athens Pride Day. Such events recognize and celebrate the rich history of the LGBT movement and seek to promote dignity and equal rights for all." U.S. Embassy Athens Deputy Chief of Mission Virginia Bennett
Gropius Legacy Celebrated
The U.S. Embassy celebrated the legacy of Chancery Building designed by Walter Gropius, one of the leading architects of the 20th century, at a small ceremony featuring a presentation by renowned Greek architect Alexandros Samaras.
Pin Us!
We are very excited to announce that we have launched a Pinterest account for the U.S. Embassy in Athens. After weeks of browsing through our photo archives, we have created 10 boards we really hope you will enjoy!
Embassy News
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LGBT Pride Month
Presidential Proclamation -- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, 2013
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2012 Country Reports on Terrorism
This report provides the Department of State’s annual assessment of trends and events in international terrorism that occurred in 2012.
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Annual Report on International Religious Freedom 2012
Report on Greece (PDF 64KB) (Translated)
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Message to U.S. Citizens
Changes to Thessaloniki Consular Services (PDF44 KB)
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Pinterest
U.S. Embassy Pinterest
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FACEBOOK
U.S. Embassy Facebook
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TWITTER
Embassy Twitter
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YouTube
U.S. Embassy Athens YouTube
Athens YouTube Channel
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Co.Nx
Co.Nx Webchats
IIP Co.Nx Live Webchats
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Flickr
Embassy Photos on Flickr
U.S. Embassy Athens Photos
Headlines
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Immigrant & Diversity Visa Webchat
On October 19, U.S. Embassy Athens Consul General Mark Marrano and Visa Chief Matthew Hurley participated in a live web chat on immigrant visas and the diversity visa program, answering a wide range of questions on immigrating to the United States.
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Learn more about Commercial Service Athens and U.S. business opportunities in Greece
Commercial Specialist Betty Alexandropoulou of the U.S. Commercial Services in Athens describes Information and Communications Technology business opportunities for U.S. companies in Greece. YouTube Video »
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Europe:"Our Essential Global partner"
Ambassador Daniel B. Smith recently spoke at the Annual Symposium of the Greek Association for Atlantic and European Cooperation on America’s views on the Trans-Atlantic relationship and our global partnership with Europe.
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American Corners in Greece AmCorners
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Fulbright in Greece Fulbright
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Education USA eduUSA
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Commercial Service Commercial
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Press Releases Press
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Ambassador Speeches
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U.S. Embassy Events Events
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Official Statements Statements
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Watch this inspiring video about Fotis Flevotomos, a Greek artist with low-vision, finding inspiration to draw his first portrait in years. Fotis is a currently in New York as a visiting Fulbright artist at the New York Public Library researching ways to make art more accessible for people with low or no vision.
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IMMIGRATION
The Athens Field Office has jurisdiction over U.S. immigration matters in the following countries: Greece, Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.
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SOCIAL SECURITY
Social Security and Federal Benefits, Athens, Greece
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The Athens Chancery Celebrates 50 Years!
The Athens Chancery, by architect Walter Gropius, one of the most celebrated representatives of the famed Bauhaus School, is a modern tribute to ancient Greek architecture. The architect designed the building as a metaphor for democracy in the country to which modern democracy owes so much.