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When is Kimberly Guilfoyle arriving in Greece?

Almost a month since Kimberly Guilfoyle received the nod from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, we are still waiting for her to take up the job of US ambassador in Athens. Endy Zemenides, HALC’s Executive Director, joins Thanos Davelis as we try to answer the question everyone’s thinking in Greece: “When is Kimberly arriving?”

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

Another hurdle delays Guilfoyle’s arrival

US Senate gridlock further delays Guilfoyle’s arrival to Greece

Congress is in August recess, but tensions lie ahead on spending and Trump nominations

Greece, US discuss possible new military bases

Ankara blocks research on cable route

Greece may extend North Africa asylum ban if migrant flow resurges

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