U.S.
Economy
White House: All Parties Involved Should Keep Greece in Eurozone
The White House said on Wednesday it believes all parties involved in negotiations over Greece's financial crisis want the country to stay in the Eurozone, according to Reuters.
White House spokesperson Josh Earnest told reporters on Air Force One that...
Economy
USA Worried Over Russian-Funded "Turk Stream" Gas Pipeline in Greece
US State Department envoy for energy affairs Amos J. Hochstein, suggested to the Greek government not to give in to pressure by Russia regarding Moscow's gas pipeline project during a meeting with Greek foreign minister Nikos Kotzias, in Athens on Friday.
Struggling for revenues, crisis-stricken Greece...
Economy
U.S. Urges EU Leaders to Compromise with Greece
The U.S. government urges Eurozone leaders to make compromises with Greece, noting that a possible Grexit could damage the global economy. Over the last two weeks the new Greek government has received Barrack Obama’s support, while Eurozone leaders, mainly...
Greece
Greece to Step up Screening for Islamic Militants
AP - Greece 's top security official says his government has accepted a request from the United States to step up screening at the country's ports and airports for suspected volunteers traveling from Europe to fight with Islamic State...
Greece
Tourists 'Vote' for Greece
Tourism numbers for Greece for the first quarter of 2014 offer some cause for optimism for the battered hellenic economy. According to data published by Greek tabloid Efimerida Friday, nearly 1.19 million tourists chose to visit Greece between January and March, an 18.2% increase on the same period last...
Business
Fellowships Granted to Young Greek Professionals
Young and experienced Greek professionals will have the opportunity to work in the 20 top U.S. companies through a new fellowship program.
The program, called “Fellowship for a New Economy,” was announced by the Hellenic Initiative. Through this program, young professionals...
Archaeology
Greek Bronzes To Be Exhibited in U.S. and Italy
Monumental bronze sculptures from major museums worldwide, including Greek ones, will be displayed in Florence, Los Angeles and Washington next year in an exhibition entitled “Monumental Bronzes of the Hellenistic World.”
The artworks will be on display at Palazzo Strozzi...
Cyprus
Russia's Airbase Requests in Cyprus Causes Conflict with U.S.
The airbase "Andreas Papandreou" has become the centre of a diplomatic conflict between the United States and Russia. The Cypriot government which is being pushed to provide a solution that will satisfy both sides, is in the middle of...