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Greece turned sour against the USA, after the Human Rights report of the State Department sharply criticized the Greek government on a series of issues. The Greek Foreign Ministry issued a statement questioning the credibility  of the State Department sources. It is the same Greek tactic applied also to reports …

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The US welcomes Greece’s continuous efforts to upgrade its defence capabilities and the fact that that it is fulfilling its NATO commitments for the planned defence spending, the US State Department noted following the new defence agreement signed with France. “The US and Greece enjoy a robust defence relationship rooted …

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The US State Department has added Greece along with many other countries, to its “Do not travel” list which indicates “a very high level of Covid-19 in the country.” The State Department upgraded its list adding over 80 countries to “Level 4” risk of the pandemic. Adding “Greece” on the …

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The US State Department issued an emergency advisory for travelers urging them to avoid non-essential travel to Greece due to coronavirus. It calls on high risk groups to avoid even essential travels to Greece. The instruction follows the directive by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that calls on …

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US Senator Robert Menendez criticized the US State Department for describing as “disputed waters” the sea area south of the island of Kastellorizo where Turkey plans seismic and hydrocarbon survey. “Let’s be crystal clear—the only country ‘disputing’ these waters is Turkey. These waters belong to Greece, and the State Department …

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The US State Department has called on Turkey to maintain the status of Hagia Sophia as a museum and to not convert it into a mosque. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, Sam Brownback, posted on Twitter on Thursday: “The Hagia Sophia holds enormous spiritual & cultural significance to …

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US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Matthew Palmer has said that he has been working systematically to reduce tensions in Greek-Turkish relations. During an online event organized by the German Marshall Fund, Palmer assured that Washington is in constant dialogue with Athens and Ankara with the …

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The US State Department clarified over the weekend that there is “no official US initiative to ease tension between Greece and Turkey” as Greek media had reported. Greek Foreign Minister, Nikos Dendias, confirmed stating that there is “continued contact” instead in an interview with Skai TV on Sunday. The United …

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The US State Department has described as “highly provocative” Turkey’s drilling in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Cyprus. The move increases the risk of tension in the area. To a question posed by Greek website hellas journal, the State Department reiterated its position on the issue and called on Turkey …

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The US State department issued a Travel Alert for Europe after France foiled an ISIS-linked plot over the weekend. In anti-terror raids in Strasbourg and Marseilles, French authorities arrested seven people after anti-terror raids in Strasbourg and Marseilles, Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said on Monday. The suspects arrested in Marseilles and …

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