Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07ATHENS82
2007-01-12 15:13:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Athens
Cable title:
REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO REOPEN EMBASSY TO THE
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UNCLAS ATHENS 000082
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC ASEC AMGT AEMR PINS KFLO GR
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO REOPEN EMBASSY TO THE
PUBLIC
REF: A. ATHENS 77 B) 03 STATE 344921
UNCLAS ATHENS 000082
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC ASEC AMGT AEMR PINS KFLO GR
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO REOPEN EMBASSY TO THE
PUBLIC
REF: A. ATHENS 77 B) 03 STATE 344921
1. At 0555 on January 12, a rocket propelled grenade struck
the Embassy chancery. In order to facilitate the
investigation, the Embassy remained closed until 11:00 a.m.,
opening at that time only for internal business related to
the incident itself. A warden message was distributed. The
crime scene investigation was completed by close of business
on January 12. EAC has met and we have conducted a thorough
review of our security posture. Embassy is prepared to open
to the public for business as usual on the next regularly
scheduled work day -- Tuesday January 16. In accordance with
ref b instruction, Embassy Athens requests Department
approval to return to normal status.
2. Consulate General Thessaloniki closed on January 12 as a
precaution, performing only emergency services. Offices were
swept by local police. Post requests permission to reopen
Consulate General Thessaloniki for business on January 16 as
well.
RIES
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC ASEC AMGT AEMR PINS KFLO GR
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO REOPEN EMBASSY TO THE
PUBLIC
REF: A. ATHENS 77 B) 03 STATE 344921
1. At 0555 on January 12, a rocket propelled grenade struck
the Embassy chancery. In order to facilitate the
investigation, the Embassy remained closed until 11:00 a.m.,
opening at that time only for internal business related to
the incident itself. A warden message was distributed. The
crime scene investigation was completed by close of business
on January 12. EAC has met and we have conducted a thorough
review of our security posture. Embassy is prepared to open
to the public for business as usual on the next regularly
scheduled work day -- Tuesday January 16. In accordance with
ref b instruction, Embassy Athens requests Department
approval to return to normal status.
2. Consulate General Thessaloniki closed on January 12 as a
precaution, performing only emergency services. Offices were
swept by local police. Post requests permission to reopen
Consulate General Thessaloniki for business on January 16 as
well.
RIES