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GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN QATAR RECEIVE BRIEFING ON U.S. FOREIGN ASSISTANCE TO CYPRUS Georgetown University students in Qatar receive briefing on U.S. foreign assistance to Cyprus
On March 2, 2010, at the J.W. Fulbright Center in the UN-patrolled buffer zone, U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) Senior Program Advisor Elizabeth Kassinis and U.S. Embassy Nicosia's Bicommunal Coordinator Juliette Dickstein briefed a group of students from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service in Qatar on the U.S.[more]
Ambassador visits Fulbright booth at the International Education Fair Ambassador visits Fulbright booth at the International Education Fair
Ambassador Frank Urbancic, Jr. attended the opening of the International Education Fair on February 26. The annual event attracted upwards of 15,000 people, and the Fulbright Commission booth showcased the opportunities available to potential students looking for a high-quality education, valuable experiences, and fun. [more]
Embassy volunteers help locals learn English Embassy volunteers help locals learn English on February 23

On February 23, volunteers from the U.S. embassy went to Sabor restaurant and met with a group of Turkish Cypriot professionals for an evening of conversation in English. The professionals are students of beginning and intermediate level English language courses taught by the "Institute of Communication & Languages," which is sponsored by the U.S. Embassy's Bicommunal Support Program. The Embassy volunteers engaged the students by discussing their hobbies, families, educational and professional backgrounds, as well as travel experiences.[more]
Ambassador Considered “Most Important Person” by AISC Student
Ambassador Considered “Most Important Person” by AISC Student
When American International School of Cyprus fifth-grader Ben Stousland was assigned to do a report on an important person, he chose Ambassador Frank Urbancic, Jr. Hoping to learn more about the Ambassador, his career, and his hobbies, Ben requested and was granted an interview with the Ambassador. On February 3, Ambassador Urbancic traveled to the school to meet with Ben and answer his questions. [more]
Ambassador Discusses the UN and Current Events with High School Students Ambassador Discusses the UN and Current Events with High School Students
Ambassador Frank Urbancic reached out to upperclassmen at AISC where he visited a high school social studies class to talk about the United Nations, his work there, and his other diplomatic assignments. In the class were several students who had participated in Model U.N. activities, and they asked the Ambassador his opinion on current events including ones in Haiti, Iran, and North Korea. [more]

Previous Embassy at Work Features
 
STATEMENTS AND PRESS RELEASES
Remarks by the President in State of the Union Address - January 28, 2010 (transcript)
Watch the full video (1:09:44) | Download Video: mp4 (865MB) | Audio mp3 (64MB)
Internet Freedom: Remarks by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Newseum, Washington D.C. January 21, 2010
Read the transcript or watch the full video.
The U.S. will meet the climate challenge – in Copenhagen and beyond, an Op-Ed by Frank C. Urbancic Jr., U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus, December 15-18, published in most Newspapers
English text | Ελληνικά - pdf
16 Days Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign, an Op-Ed by Frank C. Urbancic Jr., U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus, December 9-11 (English Text), published in most Newspapers
Ελληνικά - pdf | Türkçe - pdf
The New Way Forward: President Obama outlined his strategy on Afghanistan and Pakistan from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.
Read the transcript or watch the full video. [Download video mp4 - 419MB | mp3 - 31MB]
A New Approach to Global Food Security and Hunger, Op-Ed by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, October 16-17, 2009
English text | Ελληνικά - pdf | Türkçe - pdf
Remarks by the President on winning the Nobel Peace Prize, October 9, 2009
President Obama Addresses UN General Assembly, September 23, 2009
Video | Read the President's remarks| White House Blog Coverage
President Obama's Cairo Speech: A New Beginning , June 4, 2009
Watch Video | Photo Slideshow
Read the transcript | [Ελληνικά - pdf | Türkçe - pdf
United States Formally Commits to Best Practices to Counter Piracy off the Coast of Somalia
Statement on Signing of Agreement on Best Ways to Stop Pirates
More from America.gov | Feature: Combating Piracy
President Obama's Video Message on Ramadan
Remarks with Cyprus Foreign Minister Marcos Kyprianou Before Their Meeting, Treaty Room, Washington, DC, April 20, 2009
View Video | Photo Gallery
U.S. Embassy Cosponsors Workshop and Round Table Discussion on Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement in Cyprus, April 9, 2009
Ελληνικά - pdf
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FEATURES
H1N1 INFLUENZA H1N1 INFLUENZA
General Information
Flu.gov - Know what to do
CDC Advisory: Things you can do
Pandemic Influenza Fact Sheet
United States and COP-15 climate change negotiations in Copenhagen
AMERICAN CORNERS IN CYPRUSAMERICAN CORNERS IN CYPRUS
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Activities
STATE ALUMNI - YOUR GLOBAL COMMUNITY
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A dynamic and interactive networking experience for all past and current participants of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs.
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Earthquake in Haiti
Exploring Black History Month
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DEMOCRACY VIDEO CHALLENGE COMPETITION
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TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS
U.S. Government Trafficking in Persons Reports
About Trafficking in Persons
2003 Protection Project Report: The Cabaret Artistes in Cyprus [pdf]
International Anti-Trafficking Organizations
Cyprus Police Helpline: 1460
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HIGHLIGHTS
Democracy Dialogues - A global conversation about democracy [More]
NGOs and Democracy
U.S. ASSISTANCE TO CYPRUS
The United States is pleased to continue to support Cypriot efforts to build the bridges and the trust that will ensure a prosperous future in a reunified Cyprus. [more]

USAID: ACT/CyPEG

PUBLIC AFFAIRS: BICOMMUNAL SUPPORT PROGRAM / CASP
Electronic Journal
Roots of Innovation e-JournalROOTS OF INNOVATION
Economic expansion depends more and more on innovation — not simply producing more goods and services, but producing ever newer goods and services. This issue of eJournal USA seeks to show that innovation needs the right conditions to emerge. [more] [pdf - 2.73MB] [Previous e-Journals]
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