A Saturday walk in Plaka by the friends of the Canadian Institute

A Saturday walk in Plaka by the friends of the Canadian Institute

15/04/201614/04/2016 ENstaff Canada, David Rupp, The Canadian Institute in Greece

Participants had the opportunity to learn about the history and monuments of Athens from the Archaic period to the 19th century.

european union foreign affairs

PM Tsipras meets Europarliament president Schulz in Strasbourg

14/04/201615/04/2016 ENstaff economy, European Parliament, Greece, institutions, Memorandum, negotiations, programme review, Quartet, Schulz, Tsipras

Greece and the institutions must stick to the agreement reached last July and the country’s program review must conclude as soon as possible, the head of the European Parliament Martin Schulz said yesterday, after a meeting with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras in Strasbourg.

european union events

Diplohack Athens opens up black box of Europe

14/04/201614/04/2016 ENstaff Caspar Veldkamp, Embassy of the Netherlands, EU presidency, Ireland, Netherlands

“This event generated several good ideas on how to improve transparency in EU decision-making”, said Dutch Ambassador in Athens, H.E. Caspar Veldkamp.

culture events

An “Open House” event in Athens

14/04/201614/04/2016 ENstaff architecture, City of Athens, Open House

It is taking place on April 16-17 for the third consecutive year with the assistance of 450 volunteers, that will take participants on a tour around 91 modern and neoclassical buildings.

in brief

Canadian Ambassador visits ELPIDA Children’s Oncology Unit

14/04/2016 ENstaff ELPIDA Foundation, ELPIDA Oncology Unit, embassy of Canada, Keith Morril, Marianna Vardinoyiannis

Ambassador Morrill expressed his continued support of the partnership between SickKids Hospital in Toronto and the ELPIDA Oncology Unit.

society

U.S. Embassy and EUCOM provide humanitarian assistance in Greece

14/04/2016 ENstaff David Pearce, EUCOM, refugee crisis, U.S. Embassy, UNHCR, USA

Thousands of beds, sleeping bags, blankets, pillows, diapers and other necessities were provided to the Hellenic Republic First Reception Service for distribution at sites across Greece.

european union society

European MPs approve extra funds to help refugees and fight terrorism

13/04/2016 ENstaff EU, EUROPOL, refugee crisis

The European Parliament gave the green light for €100 million in EU emergency aid for refugees and €2 million to hire new staff for EUROPOL’s European Counter Terrorism Centre.

european union foreign affairs

Alternate FM Nikos Xydakis attended the General Affairs Council

13/04/201613/04/2016 ENstaff EU, EU presidency, General Affairs Council, Netherlands, Nikos Xydakis

Alternate Foreign Minister for European Affairs, Nikos Xydakis, participated in the informal meeting of the EU General Affairs Council that took place on Tuesday in Amsterdam.

culture events

The Outview Film Festival celebrates its 10th annniversary

13/04/201614/04/2016 ENstaff David Bowie, Embassy of Brazil, films, Outview Film Festival

This year’s festival pays a tribute to David Bowie and it includes world and European film premieres, workshops, panels of discussion, and tributes to guests.

art/life people

Anthony Burk: “You don’t choose to become an actor, it’s a need!” [interview]

13/04/201613/04/2016 ENstaff actor, Anthony Burk, First Date, International School of Athens, musicals, theatre

Actor, director and drama teacher, Anthony Burk spoke to EmbassyNews, about the “First Date”, a play by Austin Winsberg, that he translated into Greek and recently premiered in “Athinais”. He also shared his passion for musicals and his love for teaching drama to children.

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.