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The Embassy of the United States in Athens (Greek: Πρεσβεία των Ηνωμένων Πολιτειών στην Αθήνα. romanization: Presveía ton Inoménon Politeión stin Athína) is the embassy of the United States in Greece, in the capital city of Athens. The embassy is charged with diplomacy and Greece–United States relations.
This article lists embassies and consulates posted in Greece. There are currently 86 embassies in Athens. In addition, there is a diplomatic liaison office of the Palestinian Authority, which does not have the full embassy status. Many other countries have non resident embassies or honorary consulates. Map of diplomatic missions in Greece.
The U.S. Embassy in Athens was closed July 14, 1941, after the German occupation of Greece. The United States maintained diplomatic relations with the government-in-exile of Greece in London (1941–43) and then in Cairo (1943–44). Ambassador MacVeagh reopened the embassy on October 27, 1944. [4]
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Host country Host city Mission Year closed Ref. Belarus Minsk: Embassy 2003 [32] Bulgaria Plovdiv: Consulate-General 2016 [33] France Marseille: Consulate-General 2016 [34]Nice
U.S. Embassy to Greece George James Tsunis ( Greek : Γεώργιος Δημητρίου Τσούνης) (born December 26, 1967) is an American lawyer and businessman who served as United States ambassador to Greece from 2022 to 2025.
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As many historical buildings and landmarks are located on the avenue, such as the Old Royal Palace (today housing the Greek Parliament) and the National Gardens of Athens, the mansions of very important Greeks and foreigners (today most of them housing embassies and museums) (e.g. the residence of the Greek Prime Minister Eleutherios Venizelos ...