“Brazil” by Petros Klambanis group

culture events

“Brazil” by Petros Klambanis group

13/07/201614/07/2016 ENstaff Athens Concert Hall, Brazil, Embassy of Brazil, Petros Klambanis

Ahead of the start of the Rio Olympic Games, brazilian music will fill the air, performed by musician Petros Klambanis.

european union

EU – China summit focuses on political and economic relations

12/07/2016 ENstaff China, economy, energy, EU, investments, politics, summit, transports

The 18th bilateral summit between the EU and China takes place on 12-13 July in Beijing. Discussions focus on political and economic relations as well as global and regional issues.

european union

Ecofin decides sanctions against Portugal and Spain

12/07/2016 ENstaff deficit, ECOFIN, economy, EU, Portugal, sanctions, Spain

Ecofin found that Portugal and Spain had not taken effective action in response to its recommendations on measures to correct their excessive deficits.

culture events

An evening of Greek and Norwegian literature

11/07/201611/07/2016 ENstaff Embassy of Norway, Greece, literature, One is a CROWD

Within the framework of the European literature project “One is a CROWD”, the Athens event will include readings of Greek and Norwegian authors.

foreign affairs

FM Kotzias at the NATO Summit

11/07/2016 ENstaff Estonia, FYROM, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, NATO, Nikos Kotzias

Greek Minister Kotzias met with the Foreign Ministers of Estonia and FYROM.

culture events

The art of printmaking

10/07/2016 ENstaff art, Herakleidon Museum, printmaking

Eight artists who live and work in Athens present their work, which consists of various printmmaking methods and techniques.

european union

EU population: key figures

10/07/2016 ENstaff births, deaths, EU, population

On 1 January 2016, the population of the European Union was estimated at 510.1 million, compared with 508.3 million on 1 January 2015. During the year 2015, almost 5.1 million babies were born in the EU, while more than 5.2 million persons died, meaning that the EU recorded for the first time ever a negative natural change of its population.

european union

Mogherini: There is a growing feeling about the need to change EU

10/07/201611/07/2016 ENstaff change, citizens, Defence, EU, Mogherini, NATO, referendum, UK, Warsaw

“I think that the secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new. And this is why I decided to go forward with the Global Strategy, even a few days after the result of the referendum, to send this message: that even in the moment when we understand that our citizens are calling for something new, there is a moment – instead of posing and taking a break – you engage even more in constructing the future work.”

european union

EU – NATO joint declaration in Warsaw

10/07/2016 ENstaff Defence, EU, Euro-Atlantic, joint declaration, Juncker, NATO, Stoltenberg, threats, Tusk

“Euro-Atlantic community is facing unprecedented challenges emanating from the South and East. Our citizens demand that we use all ways and means available to address these challenges so as to enhance their security.”

culture events

Romania is the honored country at the 45th Olympus Festival

09/07/201610/07/2016 ENstaff 45th Olympus Festival, Embassy of Romania, romanian art

An exhibition of 24 Romanian artists is currently underway at the Center of Mediterranean Mosaic of Dion.

interviews people

Ambassador of Norway:”The challenge for the Greek economy is its competitive edge and its business climate” [interview]

07/06/2016 ENstaff

The Ambassador of Norway in Athens, His Excellency Jørn Eugene Gjelstad, spoke to EmbassyNews.net and commented on the current developments in Greek and European politics, the economy and the refugee crisis.