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The position of the United States government regarding Turkey’s possible return to the F-35 fighter…
Former US President Donald Trump suggested Sunday that discussions with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro could…
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet today with Cyprus Foreign…
The US State Department has announced that two Greek organizations accused of links to the…
Kimberly Guilfoyle was officially sworn in as the first female U.S. Ambassador to Greece during a ceremony at the State Department, marking a historic moment in U.S.–Greece relations.
Ankara is wielding its national carrier, Turkish Airlines, as a diplomatic tool in negotiations with the U.S., aiming to secure reentry into the F-16 upgrade and F-35 programs. With talks of a massive Boeing aircraft order, President Erdoğan seeks to strengthen Turkey’s hand, though U.S. Congressional opposition and concerns over Turkey’s S-400 systems complicate the path to a deal.
The U.S. State Department has denied reports that Kimberly Guilfoyle withdrew her candidacy for ambassador to Greece, reaffirming her nomination in an exclusive statement to *To Vima*. A close Trump ally, Guilfoyle is expected to play a key role in advancing U.S. interests as bilateral ties with Greece enter a pivotal phase amid Eastern Mediterranean developments.
A US initiative led by Trump envoy Richard Grenell seeks to bring Greece and Turkey to the negotiating table. Involving US Ambassadors Tom Barrack and Kimberly Guilfoyle, it focuses on maritime zone discussions but raises concerns over Turkey’s diplomatic advantage and Greece’s lack of formal briefing.
US lawmakers, in a bipartisan letter, urged the State Department to stop Turkey’s plan to transfer Russian S-400 missile systems to Syria, warning it could destabilize the region, undermine Israel’s military edge, and complicate US interests. The move would not lift CAATSA sanctions and risks escalating tensions, they argue.
The US and Greece reaffirmed their strategic partnership, focusing on key issues like illegal migration, defense spending, and energy cooperation. The US welcomed Greece’s upcoming UN Security Council term and praised its commitment to regional stability.
Ahead of a critical meeting between US President Joe Biden and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, US Assistant Secretary of State James O’Brien will host a meeting with the Greek and Turkish ambassadors at the State Department. This diplomatic engagement, set for Wednesday, will involve Greece’s Ambassador Ekaterini Nassika and her Turkish counterpart, Sedat Onal. While the official agenda includes discussions on Greece and Turkey’s joint candidacy for the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), it is widely speculated that the talks will also address the Cyprus issue and Greek-Turkish relations. This meeting is particularly timely as it precedes the upcoming talks between Greece’s Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis and Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Athens.
Greece’s decision not to aid the Iranian oil tanker Adrian Darya 1 redirected it to Turkey amid U.S.-Iran tensions. The tanker’s destination was changed to Mersin, Turkey, following U.S. warnings to Mediterranean ports, highlighting geopolitical complexities over Iran’s oil exports and sanctions.
United States Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has expanded his Middle East tour itinerary to…
The US government is placing restrictions on the sale of fighter jets to Greece and…
Secretary Blinken has assessed and confirmed to Congress that the Republic of Cyprus has fulfilled…
The US State Department has decided to recommit to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and…
The US State Department has approved the transfer of two C-130 transport aircraft to Greece…
The US Department of State has approved the potential purchase by Greece of a number…
A US State Department spokesperson said that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries…
The State Department said Thursday it had adopted Turkey’s preferred spelling for the country’s name,…
The message that the United States encourages all states to resolve maritime delimitation issues in…
After the US and Europe, Britain has stepped in to affirm Greek sovereignty over Aegean…
Greece’s sovereignty over the Aegean islands is not in dispute, the U.S. State Department said…
The US State Department has clarified that Greece’s sovereignty over the Aegean Islands are not…
Speaking to Skai TV on Monday night, the Greek-American member of Congress said that he…
There is no question over the sovereignty of the Greek islands in the Aegean as…
JUST IN: US Gov. Authorizes $9.4 Billion Arms Sale to Greece • MEKO Class Frigate…
The US has reacted to Greece’ defence deal with France saying it supports the country’s…
The U.S. State Department has eased travel warnings for many countries, among them Greece, which…
