Cyprus on Thursday hailed a US memorandum signed by President Joe Biden that allows military sales, including arms, to the island as a milestone affirming recognition of the island as a pillar of stability in the East Mediterranean region which has been fraught with conflict. The strategic partnership between 🇨🇾 …
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Biden, Greek-Americans honor Independence Day at the White House (video)
The annual Greek Independence Day reception was held at the White House on Thursday. US President Joe Biden welcomed members of the Greek-American community to honor with them their national anniversary as every year. This particular event, in addition to its strong communicative character, offers a first-class opportunity to the …
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Greek PM Mitsotakis’ trip to USA cancelled
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will not be traveling to Washington in April due to conflicting obligations, government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis announced on Thursday. The Greek PM was expected to travel to Washington to attend an event at the White House commemorating the anniversary of the Greek Revolution of 1821. “The …
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PM Mitsotakis to meet with US President Biden on April 4
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is scheduled to meet with US President Joe Biden in Washington on April 4, This was announced by the US Ambassador to Greece, George Tsiounis on Wednesday, Mega TV reported. However, government sources state to state-run news agency amna: “We are currently in discussions and …
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Biden marks Greece’s Independence Day; Hanks, Wilson steal the show
Surrounded by Greek-American politicians and community leaders U.S. President Joe Biden marked Greek Independence Day at the White House on Wednesday. One of the featured guests included the actress Rita Wilson, who is of Greek descent and performed four songs including one in Greek for the first time. Rita Wilson …
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35 US lawmakers oppose sale of F-16 to Turkey; letter to Joe Biden
A group of 35 bipartisan lawmakers in US Congress sent a letter to President Joe Biden expressing their opposition to the proposed sale of F-16 fighter planes to Turkey. US Representative Frank Pallone (Democrats) posted a copy of the letter on Twitter, saying that, “We must not support Turkey’s military …
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Biden thanks Erdogan, says he will resolve the F-16 issue
The Biden administration threw its support behind the potential sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey, a day after Ankara lifted a veto of NATO membership for Finland and Sweden, and while US president Joe Biden was holding a meeting with Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Speaking at a briefing …
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Erdogan to meet with Biden at NATO Summit, rules out talks with Mitsotakis
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be meeting with US counterpart Joe Biden on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Madrid later on Tuesday or on Wednesday, he told reporters on Tuesday morning. He ruled out the possibility of holding any talks with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who …
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The story behind Biden’s tie with Greek Flags goes back to …2017
When the doors of the White House opened on Monday evening and the US President Joe Biden welcomed Greek Prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis many were surprised to see that the President was wearing a tie decorated with Greek flags. A very symbolic gesture and PR-conform, The story as …
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Purchase of F-35 fighter jets, energy, Turkey dominate Mitsotakis-Biden meeting
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis confirmed that Greece is eyeing the purchase of advanced US-built F-35 fighter jets and that a leading American defense contractor is seeking to invest in the country’s aerospace industry. “We will launch the process for the acquisition of a squadron of F-35 aircraft, and we do …
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FM Dendias: “Upgrade of Turkish arsenal by USA is a problem for Greece”
“The upgrade of Turkish arsenal by the USA is a problem,” Greece’s Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias told the Parliament on Thursday, during the debate on the Mutual Defense Agreement between Greece and the USA scheduled to be ratified today. In the shadow of the “rumored” decision of the Biden administration …
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PM Mitsotakis to meet with US President Biden on May 16
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and US President Joe Biden will meet at the White House on May 16, the prime minister’s office said Thursday. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki also announced the visit Thursday. “President Biden looks forward to welcoming Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of Greece to the White …
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Biden talks with Erdogan about F-16s, raises human rights, concern over S-400
U.S. President Joe Biden met with Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the G20 in Rome. The leaders met amid tensions between the two countries over defense and human rights issues. The two men discussed Turkey’s request to purchase F-16 fighter jets, which U.S. lawmakers have opposed on …
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Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew meets with Biden, Blinken
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodox Christian, met separately with United States President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday. President Biden and Bartholomew discussed ways to fight climate change and to end the coronavirus pandemic during an Oval Office session, as well as …
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AHEPA calls on President Biden to recognize the Greek Genocide
The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) sent a formal request to US President Joe Biden, asking for the United States government to recognize the Greek Genocide. In a June 7 letter, Supreme President George G. Horiates wrote that it is time the US government “recognizes the Greek Genocide that …
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President Joe Biden recognizes the Armenian Genocide; Turkey furious
U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday recognized the Armenian Genocide. The highly symbolic recognition coincides with Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day and comes 106 years after the beginning of the mass deportation of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire, which led to the deaths of up to 1.5 million people. “The American …
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Biden invites PM Mitsotakis to WH, holds online event to honor 25. March
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and US President Joe Biden on Thursday night held their first phone call since the latter took office in January. The US President invited the Greek PM to the White House and held an online event replaceing the traditional reception to commemorate the Greek Independence …
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US President Joe Biden’s message on bicentennial of Greek Revolution 1821
US President Joe Biden on Monday sent President Katerina Sakellaropoulou a letter on occasion of Greece celebrating the bicentennial of the 1821 Greek Revolution. In his letter, Biden underlined the fact that Greece is a key NATO ally and close friend of the United States, a country that provides stability …
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Grεece congratulates 46. US President Joe Biden and Vice Kamala Harris
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis congratulated US President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris upon their swearing-in at the inauguration ceremony held in Washington DC on Wednesday, with a post on social media. On Twitter, Mitsotakis wrote in English: “Warmest congratulations to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. It is with a …
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Pompeo assures US supports Greece’s positions; last efforts to win diaspora Greeks?
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sent a letter to Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias, expressing the support of the trump administration for Greece’s positions and condemning the actions of Turkey. In his letter, Pompeo underlined that the US “disapproves” the ongoing Turkish surveys for hydrocarbons in areas where Greece …
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