US-Greece relations

Greek-American Gus Bilirakis Wins 11th Term in Congress in Florida

Florida voters returned Greek-American Rep. Gus Bilirakis to Congress on Tuesday, Nov. 3, giving the Republican an 11th term after a challenge from Democrat Kimberly Overman in a redrawn district. Florida’s unofficial election returns showed Bilirakis receiving 149,740 votes, or...

“Greece Deserves a Strong Ambassador With Trump’s Confidence,” Rubio Says, Reaffirming Strategic Ties

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed Greece’s strategic importance to Washington following the departure of Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle, emphasizing that bilateral relations remain strong and that the Trump administration intends to appoint a successor with the president’s full...

Did US LNG Rivalry Between Greece and Turkey Play a Role in Guilfoyle’s Downfall?

Kimberly Guilfoyle’s departure as US ambassador to Greece has brought competing plans for American liquefied natural gas exports into the political debate in Athens, with Greek commentary questioning whether commercial rivalries contributed to her downfall. Claims of Turkish involvement have...

Trump, Rubio Weigh Dismissing US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle

President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are reportedly considering dismissing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle following mounting allegations of improper conduct, including potential ethical violations during her diplomatic tenure in Athens. Her lawyers have denied...

Marco Rubio Praises Greece as Model for Europe at Birthplace of Democracy

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised Greece as a model ally during his speech at the Pnyx in Athens on Wednesday. During his October 7, 2026, address, he urged Europe to follow Greece’s example. He also called for...

US Ambassador Vows to Strengthen US-Greece Strategic Relationship

    “The cooperation between Greece and the United States must become even stronger and I know that it is President Biden’s intention to further deepen the Greek-American strategic relationship,” stated US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt on Wednesday. The ambassador made...