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Alexandroupoli or Alexandroupolis is a city in Greece and the capital of the Evros regional unit, Western Thrace. The port is operated by state-owned Alexandroupolis Port Authority, which is in the process of being privatised. In recent years, the port has increased its profile as a regional energy hub and a base for U.S. armed forces.

Greek and U.S. officials meet to discuss energy

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs K. Fragogiannis’ meeting with the Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources’ Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy...

Alexandroupolis Port Authority receives U.S. Embassy officials

Alexandroupolis, Greece (Ports Europe) August 12, 2021 – The Alexandroupolis Port Authority (OLA) has hosted a visit by the Political Affairs Counselor...

U.S. Ambassador visits Defense Exhibition Athens 2021 in Greece

Athens, Greece (Ports Europe) July 14, 2021 – The U.S. Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt has attended the Defense Exhibition Athens (DEFEA) 2021. DEFEA is a...

U.S. Ambassador Pyatt’s speaks at 5th Cretan Energy Conference

Heraklion, Crete, Greece (Ports Europe) July 12, 2021 –  U.S. Ambassador to Greece, Geoffrey Pyatt, has delivered a speech at the 5th Cretan Energy...

U.S. Ambassador talks of interest in Alexandroupoli Port, Greece

Alexandroupolis, Greece (Ports Europe) June 23, 2021 – U.S. Ambassador Pyatt said in an interview with Star channel’s Tsamouri: “Our (U.S.) first...

EU Commission approves new liquid natural gas terminal in Alexandroupolis, Greece

Alexandroupolis, Greece (Ports Europe) June 18, 2021 – The European Commission has approved €166.7 million in support for the construction of a new...

U.S. Ambassador Pyatt’s Remarks at DEFENDER-Europe 21 DV Day, Greece

Port of Alexandroupoli – Speech by Ambassador Pyatt’s Remarks at DEFENDER-Europe 21 DV Day – May 7, 2020 Delivered (podium)  Kalimera...

U.S. Ambassador Pyatt’s remarks to press: U.S. Coast Guard visit to the Port of Piraeus

U.S. Coast Guard Fast Response Cutters Robert Goldman and Charles Moulthrope to the port of Piraeus – April 28, 2021 Kalimera!  Let me start by saying...

U.S. Ambassador Pyatt’s Op-Ed on the U.S.-Greece Defense Relationship

The United States and Greece:  The Sky’s the Limit for What We Can Accomplish Together Ambassador Pyatt *This op-ed was originally published in...

Gastrade to cooperate with regional energy companies on the Alexandroupolis LNG Terminal

Alexandroupolis, Greece (Ports Europe) March 31, 2021 – Greek company Gastrade SA has signed an agreement for the cooperation of National Energy...

HRADF pre-qualifies interested parties for the next phase of the tenders of Alexandroupolis and Kavala ports

News Release – Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) – March 30, 2021 The Board of Directors of the Hellenic Republic Asset Development...

U.S. Ambassador to Greece highlights importance of Alexandroupoli

Alexandroupolis, Greece (Ports Europe) March 5, 2021 – Speaking at an “On the record” event to journalists, U.S. Ambassador to Greece,...

Greek Ambassador Pyatt’s remarks at the George C. Marshall Center’s seminar on countering malign influence

Athens, Greece (Ports Europe) March 3, 2021 – Speaking at George C. Marshall Center’s Virtual Seminar on Countering Malign Influence, U.S. Ambassador...

U.S. Ambassador to Greece Pyatt speaks at Athens Energy Dialogues

Athens, Greece (Ports Europe) February 17, 2021 – Speaking at the recent Athens Energy Dialogues conference, U.S. Ambassador to Greece, Geoffrey R....

U.S. ambassador to Greece sees investment in local ports

Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) February 12, 2021 – Speaking at a 2021 New Year’s Reception, U.S. Ambassador to Greece, Geoffrey R. Pyatt, said that...

Who wants what in Greek ports’ privatisation

Athens, Greece (PortSEurope) February 8, 2020 – Greece’s ports are becoming a geopolitical and financial playground that has drawn interest from all...

U.S. Ambassador Pyatt’s remarks at 22nd Annual Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum

Athens, Greece (PortSEurope) December 16, 2020 – U.S. Ambassador to Greece, Geoffrey R. Pyatt, has spoken at the 22nd Annual Capital Link Invest in...

U.S. Ambassador Pyatt’s Remarks at the 31st Annual Greek Economic Summit

Athens, Greece (PortSEurope) December 2, 2020 – U.S. Ambassador to Greece, Geoffrey R. Pyatt, has spoken at the 31st Annual Greek Economic Summit, an...

The Ambassador of Slovakia to the Alexandroupolis Port Authority

Alexandroupolis, Greece (PortSEurope) November 9, 2020 – Last week, on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, the Ambassador of Slovakia to Greece, Iveta Hricova,...

US Ambassador to Greece confirms Washington interest in Alexandroupolis port

Athens, Greece (PortSEurope) November 8, 2020 – US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt told the online Thessaloniki Summit last Thursday that the U.S....

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