Greek Consul General speaks at Kynourias Association event

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2010

Greek Consul General speaks at Kynourias Association event

Σύνταξη/επιμέλεια από τον/την Θεόφιλος Δουμάνης

An informative event concerning the rights of expatriates was combined by the Arcadian Association “Eparhia Kynourias” together with the annual vasilopita cutting ceremony at the Holy Trinity Hall in Hicksville, NY.

The event was attended by Greek Consul General in NY, Agi Balta, who briefed the association’s members about the operation and services of the Greek Consulate.

Ms. Balta responded to questions and clarified queries concerning the acquisition of Greek citizenship, passports, military issues, taxations, repatriation to Greece and education matters.

Ms. Balta was welcomed by the president of the “Eparhia Kynourias” association, Dimitris Panagos who also spoke about the preparation for the associations annual dinner dance to be held on February 13th and the Holy Trinity Hall in Hicksville.