The 6th Athens International Digital Film Festival to open its doors

The 6th Athens International Digital Film Festival to open its doors

23/01/201723/01/2017 ENstaff AIDFF, Athens International Digital Film Festival, Kouinta Productions

More than 150 films will be screened during the festival, more than 30 countries will participate, and 60 films will premiere in Athens.

society

UNHCR and IOM unvail new strategy to respond to refugee crisis

23/01/2017 ENstaff IOM, migrants, refugee crisis, refugees, UNHCR

The Regional Refugee and Migrant Response Plan aims at complementing and reinforcing Governments’ efforts to ensure safe access to asylum and the protection of refugees and migrants.

in brief

Young Israeli Leaders in Athens

23/01/2017 ENstaff Embassy of Israel, Irit Ben-Abba, Israeli Center for Young Leader

Τhe Ambassador of Israel, Her Excellency Irit Ben-Abba recently welcomed in her residence and held a discussion with the Israeli students who participated in the “Israeli Center for Young Leader” program.

in brief

13th Athens Digital Arts Festival – Call for Entries extended

23/01/201708/02/2017 ENstaff 13th Athens Digital Arts Festival, ADAF2017, digital culture, PostFuture

Due to high interest from the artistic community the applications deadline for the ADAF 2017 Open Call is extended until February 14, 2017.

european union foreign affairs

President Juncker welcomed the election of European Parliament President Tajani

18/01/201723/01/2017 ENstaff Antonio Tajani, Europan Commission, Jean Claude Juncker

In an address to the European Parliament, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker “warmly” congratulated Antonio Tajani upon his election as President of the European Parliament.

in brief

Information Day by Deutsche Schule Athen

17/01/201723/01/2017 ENstaff Deutsche Schule Athen, German School of Athens, Germany, School Information Day

The School’s staff will provide visitors with information on the DS Athens’ educational programs and everyday activities of all classes.

culture events

Herakleidon Museum joins forces with the China Science and Technology Museum

22/12/201623/01/2017 ENstaff art, China, China Science and Technology Museum, Embassy of China, Herakleidon Museum

The agreement includes the exchange of exhibitions of ancient science and technology in 2017 and 2018.

society

The European Commission on International Migrant Day

18/12/2016 ENstaff European Commission, International Migrant Day

Today, more than 65.3 million people worldwide are displaced from their homes by conflict, persecution or poverty.

culture events

A Christmas concert by the Athens State Orchestra

15/12/201615/12/2016 ENstaff Athens Concert Hall, Athens State Orchestra, Christmas in Athens

The Athens State Orchestra on December 17 and 18 will perform works by Bach, Handel, Pfitzner and Albrecht at the Athens Concert Hall.

society

U.S. Embassy Athens volunteers support MDA Hellas

14/12/2016 ENstaff MDA Hellas, U.S. Embassy in Athens, volunteers

Members of the Embassy Community Service Network, headed by Mrs. Mary Pyatt helped paint the MDA Hellas home at Victoria Square.

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.