Category: Culture & Society

🇬🇷🇺🇸 Inauguration of the Honorary Consulate of Greece in New Orleans

The inauguration ceremony of the Honorary Consulate of Greece in New Orleans took place on September 14, in the presence of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexandra Papadopoulou, Ambassador of Greece to the United States Antonis Alexandridis, Honorary Consul John Dennis Georges, Mayor of New Orleans Helena Moreno, and representatives of the Greek-American community.

In a video message, Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis referred to the historically distinctive place of New Orleans in the history of the Greek Diaspora in the United States of America, highlighting the city’s contribution to the formation and development of the Greek-American presence.

The reopening of a Greek consular presence in New Orleans, through the new Honorary Consulate, reflects Greece’s commitment to further strengthen its presence and ties with the Greek diaspora, while also contributing to the further development of bilateral relations between Greece and the United States.🇬🇷🇺🇸

✨🎬Greek filmmaker Jacqueline Lentzou has received the Best Director Award in the Orizzonti Competition at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival – La Biennale di Venezia, for her second feature film, A Day in the Life of Jo: Phaedra Chapter.

A significant international recognition and a proud moment for contemporary Greek filmmaking.