Greece
Greece
Greeks Permanently Included in U.S. Visa Waiver Program
Greek nationals have been permanently exempted from the obligation to obtain travel documents (a visa) before traveling to the United States, according to a letter sent by U.S. authorities to Greece's Minister of Citizen Protection Olga Gerovassili.
According to the...
Greece
Travel to U.S. With No Visa for Greek Citizens Extended by 1 Year
Greece's inclusion in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWO) has been extended for one year as announced on Wednesday.
The program allows citizens of 38 countries -- including Greece -- to travel to the U.S. without visas.
In a letter from...
Greece
U.S. Allegedly Pushing Greece for New, High-Security ID Cards
Greece is feeling the pressure from the United States to issue new, high-security ID cards in light of terrorist attacks in Europe, according to an Eleftheros Typos report.
Allegedly, the U.S. is putting pressure on Athens, warning that if the...
Diplomacy
Pompeo Solidifies US-Greek Relations in Visit with Foreign Minister Dendias
Greece and the United States reaffirmed their excellent bilateral relations and mutual desire to further deepen cooperation in a series of areas on Monday, in a meeting of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Greek Foreign Minister Dendias.
The areas...
Greece
New Greek ID Card Tender 'Within Days' Says Minister
The Greek government has announced that it will issue new identity cards in line with stricter EU standards.
Alternate Citizen Protection Minister Nikos Toskas said that the technical specifications have been completed and the invitation to EU companies to participate in...
Greece
Greece Moves Ahead on Delayed ID Card Scheme
Millions of Greeks are to get new biometric ID cards after years of delays in meeting EU requirements first brought in 18 years ago.
An official announcement is expected this week on the launch of a tender for companies interested...