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Diplomacy
Greece’s Sovereignty Over the Aegean Islands Is Not Disputed, U.S. Says
Greece’s sovereignty over the Aegean islands is not in dispute, the U.S. State Department said regarding the new threats launched by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan against Greece.
In a written statement, a spokesperson for the US State Department noted...
Diplomacy
US Cautions Turkey: Sovereignty of Greek Islands Not Disputed
The US Department of State told Turkey on Tuesday that the sovereignty of the Greek islands is not in dispute.
Following a barrage of threatening statements by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a Department of State spokesman said according to...
Greece
US State Department Responds to Provocative Turkish Map
The US State Department released a statement affirming Greek sovereignty in response to a map that showed many Greek islands, including all of Crete, as Turkish territory.
"Our position on this issue is clear...the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Greece...
Diplomacy
Greece an “Irreplaceable Ally”, Turkey “Important Partner”, US Says
The US continues to encourage its allies in NATO, including Greece and Turkey, to work together in order to preserve peace and security in the region, a U.S. State Department spokesperson said on Tuesday.
The spokesperson called on the two...
Europe
American Groups Join Forces to Stop Sale of U.S. F-16s to Turkey
Seven prominent organizations in the United States have written to the US Congress this week to express their alarm and concern that the Department of State is actively considering a Turkish request to purchase forty F-16 fighter jets and...
Travel
U.S. to Allow “X” Gender Marker on Passports
The U.S. will offer Americans seeking a passport to use an "X" gender marker that is defined as "unspecified or another gender identity," Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Thursday.
The State Department announced last June that passport applications...
Energy
US Representatives Slam Policy Change Over East Med Pipeline
Two Greek-American members of Congress are asking the State Department to explain their decision to cancel the Eastern Mediterranean gas pipeline.
Gus M. Bilirakis and Nicole Malliotakis have requested a meeting with Naz Durakoglu, Acting Assistant Secretary of State, to...
Diplomacy
US State Department Welcomes Greece-France Defense Deal
The US welcomes Greece's continuous efforts to upgrade its defense capabilities, the State Department noted on Tuesday following the new defense agreement signed with France.
"The US and Greece enjoy a robust defense relationship rooted in our shared values," a...
Greek News
US Notifies Turkey of Removal from F-35 Program
The United States has officially given notice that Ankara has been removed from its F-35 program, according to Pentagon officials.
Greek News
US to Advise Against Travel to 80% of Globe Due to Coronavirus Risk
The US State Department will soon advise residents not to travel to fully 80% of the nations of the world due to elevated coronavirus risk.