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The Greek Current

A new page in US-Greece relations?

Kimberley Guilfoyle, the first woman to serve as US ambassador to Greece, was sworn in this week, and is expected in Athens soon. With the US-Greece relationship at historic heights, Ambassador Guilfoyle is now in a position to take it a step further. Endy Zemenides, HALC’s Executive Director, joins Thanos Davelis as we take a closer look at both the opportunities and the potential pitfalls that Ambassador Guilfoyle needs to be aware of as she looks to add her mark to the bilateral relationship.

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

New US ambassador to Greece sworn in

Endy Zemenides on X: Promises and pitfalls Ambassador Guilfoyle needs to be wary of

EU subsidy fraud isn’t just a Greek problem, it’s everywhere, warns top prosecutor

General strike against 13-hour work day brings Greece to a halt

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