The “StartTel Aviv 2016” competition promotes Greek start-ups

The “StartTel Aviv 2016” competition promotes Greek start-ups

13/04/201613/04/2016 ENstaff Embassy of Israel, Greece, Israel, start-ups, StartTel Aviv 2016

The “StartTel Aviv 2016” is organized for the second time in Greece and aims at promoting start-ups and the cooperation between Greece and Israel on innovation.

society

Slovenia approves 1.05 mln euros aid to Greece‏

13/04/2016 ENstaff Greece, migration, refugee crisis, Slovenia

The Slovenian assistance to Greece will include beds, blankets, a first aid tent, heaters, sleeping mats and sleeping bags, raincoats, rubber boots and baby dippers.

european union

Roadmap back to Schengen; Commission assesses Greek Action Plan

13/04/2016 ENstaff Avramopoulos, border control, borders, EU, European Commission, European Union, Roadmap, Schengen

European Commission yesterday adopted its assessment of the Action Plan presented by the Greek authorities which details how Greece plans to address the deficiencies in its external border management.

econ/biz

IMF on global economy

13/04/2016 ENstaff economy, fiscal policy, growth, IMF, structural reforms, unemployment, WEO

Global growth continues, but at a sluggish pace that leaves the world economy more exposed to risks, says the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook (WEO).

econ/biz

“Exports and Investments in South Africa”

12/04/201612/04/2016 ENstaff business, economy, Embassy of South Africa, investments, South Africa, trade

The South African Embassy in Athens is co-organizing a conference on the economic prospects of the country, as well as the opportunities offered in commerce and trade.

foreign affairs

Prime Ministers or Greece and Portugal sign declaration against austerity

12/04/2016 ENstaff Alexis Tsipras, Antonio Costa, austerity, economy, European Union, Greece, Portugal, refugee crisis

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa emphasized the need for a joint refugee policy, based on solidarity.

foreign affairs

Greece, Cyprus and Jordan held 1st Trilateral Political Consultations

12/04/2016 ENstaff 1st Trilateral Political Consultations, Cyprus, Greece, Jordan, migration, refugee crisis, terrorism

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, Ambassador Alexandros N. Zenon, hosted a meeting with his counterparts from Jordan and Greece.

society

UNHCR regrets violence at Idomeni

11/04/2016 ENstaff borders, Eidomeni, EU, European Union, FYROM, Greece, Idomeni, police, refugee crisis, UNHCR, violence

Violence at the Greece-Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia border near Eidomeni and the extensive scenes we have all seen of teargas in use are a matter of great worry to UNHCR. It should be too for all who are concerned with Europe’s response to the situation of refugees and migrants.

econ/biz

Exposec-Defenseworld: Greece at the center of geopolitical changes

11/04/2016 ENstaff American- Hellenic Chamber of Conference, Exposec-Defenseworld, Symeon G. Tsomokos S.A.

Exposec-Defenseworld has been established as an important dialogue forum between experts to generate solutions to major defense and security issues.

culture events

ARTABILITY Art Festival: Dance and music for people with and without disabilities

11/04/201611/04/2016 ENstaff ARTABILITY Art Festival, ARTABILITY project, arts, Open Door

An artistic festival of dance, drama, music and visual arts, which aims at contributing to a fair, equal and democratic society.

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.