IIPES, Souda Bay Host Ambassador in Crete
07/29/2008 - Ambassador Speckhard went to Chania, Crete on July 29 to talk about U.S. foreign policy with Greek, American and international students at the 13th annual International Institute for Political and Economic Studies (IIPES).
U.S.-Greek Consultations on Iran
07/28/2008 - On July 28, the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Vienna, Ambassador Greg Schulte, visited Athens for consultations on Iran and its nuclear ambitions. “The goal of the United States, a goal we share with Greece, is to reach a diplomatic settlement,” he told officials, academics, and journalists.
Art in Embassies at the Jefferson House
07/28/2008 - The official residence of the U.S. Ambassador to Greece, the Jefferson House, now features the artwork of nine Greek-American and American artists thanks to the Art in Embassies program.
“The Free Press Phenomenon” Media Conference by Mosaiko.gr
07/25/2008 - Mosaiko.gr, the U.S. Embassy’s youth-oriented website, sponsored a conference entitled “The Free Press Phenomenon” for publishers, editors, and journalists of the Greek free press. Former Editor-in-Chief of the Village Voice, Donald Forst, and Publisher and General Manager of AM New York, Terry Jimenez, were the keynote speakers.
NSA Souda Bay Helps Fight Wildfires on Crete
07/23/2008 - On July 23, the U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) responded to a request for assistance from local authorities and dispatched 21 firefighters and 5 emergency vehicles along with two Seabees and other personnel to help fight fires near the airport in Chania, Crete.
University of California Davis Initiates Exchange with University of Athens
07/22/2008 - On July 22, Ambassador Speckhard hosted a reception in honor of a delegation from the University of California Davis, including Chancellor Larry Vanderhoef, along with representatives of the University of Athens and leaders in agriculture, including master wine-maker Yannis Boutaris.
EuroCharity Honors Fire Assistance Efforts
07/09/2008 - At a panel discussion on July 9, Ambassador Speckhard congratulated Greek government, private sector, and NGO efforts to fight the catastrophic fires of 2007, also highlighting U.S. government and private sector support.
Gloria Gaynor in Athens
07/07/2008 - From July 7 - 11, disco diva Gloria Gaynor, most famous for her anthem, "I Will Survive," played a series of concerts in Greece with the support of the Embassy in Athens and the Consulate General in Thessaloniki.
Embassy Celebrates U.S. Independence
07/03/2008 - Ambassador Speckhard hosted over 3,000 people at his residence, the Jefferson House, on July 3 in honor of America's Independence Day. Guests included the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Finance.
AHEPA Convention Activities
06/30/08 - Following the wreath-laying ceremonies on Monday, June 30, Ambassador Daniel V. Speckhard, DCM Thomas M. Countryman, and other Embassy officials participated in the many other events of AHEPA’s 86th Supreme Convention.
AHEPA Memorial to Marshall
06/30/2008 - On June 30, Ambassador Speckhard addressed the 86th Supreme Convention of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) at a wreath-laying ceremony in front of the Embassy’s statue of George C. Marshall.
Fulbright Celebrates 60th Anniversary
06/26/08 - On June 25, Ambassador Speckhard gave remarks in honor of the Fulbright Foundation’s 60th Anniversary at the Zappeion Peristylio.
U.S. Embassy Athens Honors Boy Scouts
06/20/2008 - Flanked by the Ambassador and a U.S. Marine Security, the Embassy honored the Boy Scouts on June 20.
A Long Tradition of Education
06/18/2008 - Ambassador Speckhard hosted a reception in honor of the trustees of the American School of Classical Studies in Athens (1881) and the Gennadius Library (1926), with many Greek government representatives in attendance. The two institutions offer the largest open research library facilities in Greece.
Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Competition
06/18/08 - Haroula Gotsi, an outstanding student from Athens College, has been selected to represent Greece in this summer’s Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Initiative.
Ambassador Speckhard at “Gospel at Colonus” Press Conference
06/18/08 - On June 18, Ambassador Speckhard spoke to reporters about the acclaimed musical “Gospel at Colonus.” which will take place at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus on June 21, 2008 to benefit the American-Hellenic Arts Center of Halandri.
American Hellenic Institute delegation in Athens
06/11/08 - Ambassador Speckhard met with a delegation from the American Hellenic Institute, headed by AHI Executive Director Nick Larigakis.
Women Leaders Meet in Greece on the Middle East
06/05/08 - Senior Advisor for Women’s Empowerment Shirin Tahir-Kheli visited Greece on June 2-5 for the Women Leaders’ Working Group “Next Generation Initiative: Middle East Regional Forum” hosted by Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyiannis and her Austrian counterpart.
"Liberty Ship" Museum Signing at Posidonia 2008
06/04/08 - The signing of an agreement to transfer the last remaining U.S. “Liberty Ship” to Greece for use as a floating museum was a highlight for the American delegation to the Posidonia 2008 international shipping exhibition.
AHEPA Chapter Honors DCM Countryman
06/03/08 - The Glyfada chapter of AHEPA held a "Greek-American Friendship and Education Gala" at the Old Parliament building in Athens on June 2. The group honored Deputy Chief of Mission Thomas M. Countryman and presented the seventh annual "AHEPA Awards for Excellence" to area high school and college students.
Chicago Bids for 2016 Olympic Games
06/02/08 - Mayor Richard M. Daley of Chicago, visited on June 2 Athens to promote the city’s bid for the 2016 Olympic Games.