MrBishop
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Unknown persons fired an missile at the U.S. Embassy in Athens at 5:55 this morning. There were no casualties and minor damage. The Embassy and the Consulate General in Thessaloniki will be closed to the public today, Friday January 12. It will also be closed for a U.S. public holiday on Monday, January 15.
The Embassy advises Americans to exercise normal caution and prudence and to monitor the Embassy website for further information.
For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet website at, http://www.travel.state.gov where the current Worldwide Cautions, Public Announcements, and Travel Warnings can be found. Up-to-date information on security conditions overseas by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States or Canada, and 1-317-472-2328 from overseas. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays) or contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate.
Contact information for the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Greece: The U.S. Embassy in Athens is located at Vasilissis Sophias, Athens, Greece 10160. American Citizens Services: 210-720-2415 or 2419, Embassy Tel: 210-721-2951. The Internet address is http://athens.state.gov. The U.S. Consulate General in Thessaloniki is located at 43 Tsimiski, 7th Floor GR-54623 Thessaloniki. American Citizens Services Section 2310-242-905/6/7, ext. 104 or 0, Tel: (210) 720-2418, 720-2419, 720-2420, Fax: (210) 725-3025.
The Internet address is http://www.usconsulate.gr. In case of an emergency when the Embassy or Consulate General is closed, an American in Greece can call (210) 729-4444, and ask to speak to a consular officer concerning that emergency.
Ambassador Ries Addresses Attack on Embassy
Ambassador Charles P. Ries expressed his appreciation today for the quick and professional response of Greek law enforcement agencies to the early morning rocket-propelled missile attack against the U.S. Embassy. Greek police, EOD teams and other Greek law enforcement officials have worked well and efficiently together with Embassy security personnel in analyzing the scene of the crime.
Ambassador Ries remarked that he is "also pleased with the political support offered by the Government of Greece and the main political parties, and with their determination to apprehend the perpetrators of this attack and prevent further attacks." Ambassador Ries is also "confident that the effort to damage the strong relations between the United States and Greece will not succeed."
The U.S. Embassy will be closed on Monday, January 15, for the Martin Luther King holiday, but will reopen on Tuesday for its usual business.
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The Embassy advises Americans to exercise normal caution and prudence and to monitor the Embassy website for further information.
For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet website at, http://www.travel.state.gov where the current Worldwide Cautions, Public Announcements, and Travel Warnings can be found. Up-to-date information on security conditions overseas by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States or Canada, and 1-317-472-2328 from overseas. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays) or contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate.
Contact information for the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Greece: The U.S. Embassy in Athens is located at Vasilissis Sophias, Athens, Greece 10160. American Citizens Services: 210-720-2415 or 2419, Embassy Tel: 210-721-2951. The Internet address is http://athens.state.gov. The U.S. Consulate General in Thessaloniki is located at 43 Tsimiski, 7th Floor GR-54623 Thessaloniki. American Citizens Services Section 2310-242-905/6/7, ext. 104 or 0, Tel: (210) 720-2418, 720-2419, 720-2420, Fax: (210) 725-3025.
The Internet address is http://www.usconsulate.gr. In case of an emergency when the Embassy or Consulate General is closed, an American in Greece can call (210) 729-4444, and ask to speak to a consular officer concerning that emergency.
Ambassador Ries Addresses Attack on Embassy
Ambassador Charles P. Ries expressed his appreciation today for the quick and professional response of Greek law enforcement agencies to the early morning rocket-propelled missile attack against the U.S. Embassy. Greek police, EOD teams and other Greek law enforcement officials have worked well and efficiently together with Embassy security personnel in analyzing the scene of the crime.
Ambassador Ries remarked that he is "also pleased with the political support offered by the Government of Greece and the main political parties, and with their determination to apprehend the perpetrators of this attack and prevent further attacks." Ambassador Ries is also "confident that the effort to damage the strong relations between the United States and Greece will not succeed."
The U.S. Embassy will be closed on Monday, January 15, for the Martin Luther King holiday, but will reopen on Tuesday for its usual business.
Greek Fire
