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US Ambassador Calls Timing of FYROM Name Talks 'Ideal'

The timing for talks between Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) on the Balkan country's name is "ideal," U.S. Ambassador to Athens Geoffrey Pyatt has said. Pyatt was in Thessaloniki for a Monday meeting with Mayor Yiannis Boutaris,...

US State Department Ranks Greece Among Safest Countries for Tourists

Greece ranks among the safest countries for American tourists, according to a new system recently issued for the country's travelers by the U.S. State Department. The country was placed in Level 1 by the travel advisory program. Level 1 urges...

American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce Conference on Greek Economy Kicks-off in Athens

  For the 28th consecutive year, the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce kicked-off its its annual flagship event, "The Greek Economy Conference," at the Athenaeum Intercontinental Hotel in Athens on December 4. This year’s conference focuses on the need to reshape the...

US Ambassador Pyatt: Relations with Greece 'Stronger in Decades' (video)

The US-Greek relationship has always been strong but today it's better than it's been for many decades, said US Ambassador in Athens Geoffrey Pyatt. In an interview with the Athens News Agency (ANA-MPA), the American diplomat stressed Washington's commitment to...

U.S. Ambassador: American Investors Look at Greece Again

U.S. Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt on Thursday said he believes that 2018 will be a turning point for Greek economy, provided the country creates an investment-friendly environment. Pyatt spoke at an event organized by the European Public Law Organization...

American Ambassador to Greece Chastises Koufodinas Prison Furlough

US Ambassador to Athens, Jeffrey Pyatt has added his voice of dissent to those of the Greek opposition parties, against the 48-hour prison furlough issued to convicted 17 November terrorist, Dimitris Koufodinas. "I add my voice to those from across...

Greece and U.S.A. Agree to Create Joint Investment Committee

During their meeting on Tuesday, Economy Minister Dimitri Papadimitriou and U.S. Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt, agreed to set up a Greek-American investment committee. This follows the agreement between the Greek Ministry and the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Ministry...

US Ambassador: Greece is a Pillar of Stability

"Greece is a pillar of stability in its region," US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt said in a speech at the AUSA Convention Center in Washington DC. He added that the United States is working closely with Greece "to promote...

US Ambassador: Greece Can Rely on Entrepreneurs and Innovation for Economic Growth

Entrepreneurs could drive economic growth in Greece fairly quickly, United States Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt said in a speech at the Thessaloniki Summit on Friday, as long as the government removes bureaucratic obstacles. The summit was organised by the Federation of...

U.S. Ambassador Addresses "Business Day" at the Embassy in Athens

Nearly 60 students and young employees attended "Business Day", the biggest event for the professional orientation of young people, that took place at the U.S. Embassy in Athens on Wednesday. "Business Day", a meeting of students and young talented employees...