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US seeking to ‘modernize’ defense cooperation, says Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt
US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt heralds deepening defense ties between the two countries, adding that changes to the Mutual Defense Cooperation Agreement between the two allies are already under discussion and that the United States is seeking ways to utilize more military facilities in Greece.
US Ambassador Pyatt calls for stronger defense cooperation
US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt is calling for yet stronger defense and security cooperation between the two countries that will build on recent progress. In an exclusive interview to Kathimerini, the American envoy hailed the "very strong" relationship under the previous government, which he credited for the strengthening of ties in the areas of defense and security.
Georgiadis discusses pending US investments with ambassador
Greece's Development and Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis discussed about American investments in the country which remain pending in a meeting Friday with US Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt.
The ambassador noted that there are "important opportunities" to develop trade relations in investments such as the massive development project in Elliniko and the Elefsina shipyards.
Pyatt: US-Greece cooperation ‘proceeding at top speed’
Describing Greece as a "pillar of stability in a difficult region," US Ambassador to Athens Geoffrey Pyatt has confirmed that bilateral relations between the two NATO allies are "proceeding at top speed" following the election of the conservative government in national elections earlier this month.
Elpidophoros meets Trump at the White House
Newly-appointed Archbishop Elpidophoros of America met with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House on Tuesday. US Vice President Mike Pence and Alexander Karloutsos, vice general of the archdiocese, were also present during the meeting.
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US Ambassador Pyatt operated on hip; did not break legs
US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt has been successfully operated on his hip following a bicycle accident, the US Embassy has announced.
Pyatt was injured during a trip to Mani, southern Greece, and initial reports had indicated he had suffered fractures in both legs.
These reports were not accurate, said US press attache Eshel William Murad.
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Ambassador Pyatt breaks both legs in bicycle accident
US Ambassador in Athens Geoffrey Pyatt is recovering from a serious bicycle accident he suffered on Friday in the southern Peloponnese, with reports speaking of bone fractures in both his legs.
Skai radio reported that during an excursion to Mani, Pyatt lost control of his bicycle under conditions yet to be determined, to injure his legs.
US ambassador hails 'commitment to deepen bilateral relationship'
"Politicians and diplomats come and go, but what we have built will stay," US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt said on Monday, commenting on ties between Athens and Washington.
Bakatselos takes over the helm of Amcham
The American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce has selected Nikos Bakatselos to succeed its outgoing president Simos Anastasopoulos, Amcham announced on Friday.
Bakatselos is also the chief executive officer at Pyramis Metallourgia SA.
Alexander Costopoulos has been elected the secretary-general.
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Exxon, Total get license to explore off Crete
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras (c back), US Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt (r back), French Ambassador Christophe Chantepy (l back), Hellenic Hydrocarbon Resources Management President Yannis Bassias (l front), Hellenic Petroleum General Manager George Alexopoulos (2nd l front), Energy Minister Giorgos Stathakis (3rd l front), Total Group's Vice President for the Caspian & Southern Europe B
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