The New York Stock Exchange in collaboration with the “Capital Link Invest Forum” organized for the 20th consecutive year, a special event entitled “GREEK AMERICAN ISSUER DAY” at the New York Stock Exchange, honoring Greece and the strong business ties between the American, Greek-American and Greek markets during which Greek-American and Greek-owned companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange rang the “Closing Bell” of the NYSE-New York Stock Exchange.

We managed to stabilize the Greek economy, said Chistos Staikouras

Present at the honorary event were the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Christos Staikouras and the Deputy Minister of Energy Alexandra Sdoukou and the founder & CEO of the shipping company Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) Nikolaos Tsakos.

“This is the fifth time I am here. The first time was in 2019 and I had promised on behalf of the Greek government that Greece would return. And it did. We managed to stabilize the Greek economy, significantly reduce debt and unemployment,” said the Minister of Infrastructure during the event.

Speaking after the end of the Conference, Staikouras stated the following: "We are presenting the report of our actions in the last year, as we had committed to a year ago at the same conference. And indeed, as the political leadership of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, this year we delivered the Aktio-Ambrakia road axis, we delivered a significant section of the E65, we significantly renewed the bus fleet in Athens and Thessaloniki and very recently we also delivered the metro in Thessaloniki, the most emblematic project of the capital. And we continue. We continue with methodical hard work and planning. So that at the end of the four years we can deliver more humane and more accessible transportation for all citizens throughout the territory.

Greek cuisine has emerged as the best in the world for the 2024-25 season, according to the Taste Atlas awards.

Greek cuisine surpassed Italian, French and Spanish cuisine, which were considered favorites for the title.

Dishes such as Naxos gruyere, saganaki, ribs, Cretan gruyere and kontosouvli brought Greece the first place.

Taste Atlas: The 20 Top Cuisines in the World

1. Greece
2. Italy
3. Mexico
4. Spain
5. Portugal
6. Turkey
7. Indonesia
8. France
9. Japan
10. China
11. Poland
12. India
13. USA
14. Peru
15. Serbia
16. Brazil
17. Croatia
18. Colombia
19. Vietnam
20. Hungary

The 10 highest rated Greek dishes:

1. Naxos Graviera cheese
2. Saganaki cheese dish
3. Chicken Breasts
4. Cretan Graviera cheese
5. Kontosouvli
6. Panorama Triangles
7. Symiako Shrimp
8. Sfela cheese
9. Naxos Arseniko cheese
10. Bougatsa

Outgoing US ambassador to Greece, George Tsunis, is leaving his position in a few weeks, but not the country where, as he said, he spent "the best three years" of his life.

George Tsunis, speaking late last night on the Mega television station, stressed that he is leaving the embassy but not from Greece, noting that he will always be by our country's side and will help in any way he can.

"The best three years of my life" 

Mr. Tsunis said that he feels "bittersweet" that he is leaving in seven weeks and added that the years of his tenure in Greece were "the best three years of my life".

Referring to US-Greece relations, he described them as excellent, while speaking about Greek-Turkish relations, he said that the situation in the Aegean is calm now, and it is better for both Greece and Turkey. He added that the US wants the resolution of the Greek-Turkish differences through diplomatic means because the alternative is unthinkable, as he said. He estimated that as long as they cannot be resolved, they can be defused, and described stability as an important priority for the United States. He expressed the hope that nothing will change in relations with Greece after the election of Donald Trump, and said that in the last 15 years, things have been good, and relations have been better between the US and Greece.

Mr. Tsunis described Greece as an important strategic partner of the US in the region, while noting that the values ​​that the US respects, such as democracy, were born in Greece.

Speaking on a personal tone, he referred to his family, to his ancestral home in Mountainous Nafpaktia, while he spoke with great emotion about his father, whom he lost many years ago.

Referring to his tenure in Greece, he said that there was no conflict of interest between the US and Greece, while noting that the first advice he received as ambassador was that he should be "buttoned up", because he is not a professional diplomat.

He also expressed his satisfaction with the acceptance he experiences from Greeks, when he visits various parts of the country and in Athens. In addition, he commented that Greece should be a "beacon of opportunities", like the US, and that children should have opportunities, so that they can become the best version of themselves.

Referring to the war in Ukraine, he described it as a “complete tragedy,” but pointed out that no matter how tragic the situation is, it would be worse if the war spread.

He expressed pride in Greece, which, while 12 years ago it was the “black sheep” of Europe, as he said, has changed today, emerging from this situation as the fastest growing country with a growth rate three times that of the eurozone and is doing very well. He also stressed the need to create an innovation ecosystem and said that there is interest from American universities to come to Greece.

Asked about the Parthenon sculptures, George Tsunis said that ancient objects must return to their place of origin.

Finally, he praised the beauties of Greece, expressed his admiration for the areas he visited, both at sea and in the mountains, said that he does not forget his roots, and mentioned that his favorite food is psarosoupa - fish soup.

Europe maintains a stance of wait-and-see, offering well-wishing statements about a smooth democratic transition and the protection of all national and religious minorities in Syria. This is because the downfall of Assad took European capitals by surprise, and they currently have no access to any of the major players involved in the “great game” that has unfolded.