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Greece turning into a reliable economic partner, state minister tells US officials
Greece is a country which demonstrably complies with what it has agreed on and achieves its targets, making it a reliable economic partner internationally, State Minister Nikos Pappas said in a meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew in Washington on Thursday.
Statement by the President Obama on the Occasion of Orthodox Easter
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary April 29, 2016
U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of increased threats throughout Turkey
The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of increased threats from terrorist groups throughout Turkey and to avoid travel to southeastern Turkey.
US: Serious concerns over Turkey’s commitment to democracy
The United States has declared it is concerned about Turkey’s commitment to democracy, after recent charges against two critical journalists raised serious concerns over the country’s commitment to democracy and freedom of expression, and urged the Turkish government to ensure that everyone in the country is free to speak.
Fifteen Nobel laureates sign petition urging EU, US to help Greece recover
Fifteen Nobel laureates have co-signed a petition urging European authorities as well as the United States to help Greece recover from the financial crisis and return to growth, in an activity initiated by Dr. Harald zur Hausen, who won the Nobel in Physiology or Medicine in 2008.
Tread carefully with Turkey
By Endy D. Zemenides From Hero to Zero At the beginning of this decade, Turkey was still the golden child of the West when it came to the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East.
Terrorists can buy guns legally in the USA and that’s how the NRA wants it
By John Kiriakou Good people can disagree about guns.
Readout of the U.S. President’s Call with Mr. Hollande
President Obama spoke today by phone with President Francois Hollande of France about the horrific shootings in San Bernardino, California.
Kerry upbeat on energy, refugees, met with Kotzias
US Secretary of State John Kerry took a positive view of Greece’s energy policy and its efforts to tackle the refugee crisis during a one-day visit to the country Friday, while he urged Athens to continue on the path of economic reforms.
Tsipras to Kerry: Greece a center of stability in the region
Greece is a center of stability in the region and a pole of cooperation, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Friday in welcoming the US Secretary of State John Kerry at the Maximos Mansion.