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  • Consul Robert Sanders Greets World Chess Federation event in Thessaloniki (State Department Photo)

    Chess Event in Thessaloniki

    Consul Robert P. Sanders welcomed and greeted the American Chess Grand Master, Gata Kamsky in Thessaloniki, at the opening of the 4th stage of the World Chess Federation FIDE Grand Prix series (May 21- June 4).

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  • Secretary Kerry delivers remarks on the release of the Annual Report on International Religious Freedom (screenshot from State Department's video)

    Religious Freedom Report Released

    The U.S. Department of State has released the International Religious Freedom Report for 2012 . The report, which assesses how governments for some 200 countries protect the religious freedom of their citizens.

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  • Ambassador Smith delivers welcome remarks at Niarchos Foundation. (State Department Photo)

    Center for Talented Youth in Greece

    During a Press conference held on May 16 at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, John Hopkins University of Baltimore, Maryland and Anatolia College in Thessaloniki announced the establishment of a Center for Talented Youth in Greece.

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  • Ms. Lina Tsaltabasi, Business Consultant explains how to develop a business plan to a group of young entrepreneurs at the American Corner in Veria. (State Department Photo)

    Entrepreneurship Week at American Corners

    The four American Corners in Greece promoted the U.S. Department of State’s Global Entrepreneurship program with a series of lectures in Veria, Sparti, Xanthi and Corfu in late March.

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  • Entrepreneurs (State Department Photo)

    Entrepreunership

    Curious about entrepreneurship and innovation? Our new web section is packed with local resources, news articles and guides to help answer your questions.

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  • U.S. Embassy Launches LGBT Logo Contest

    To commemorate International Pride Month in June and Athens Pride 2013, U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the launch of the second annual LGBT Pride logo contest.

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