Book presentation by Emilios Solomou

in brief

Book presentation by Emilios Solomou

31/03/2016 ENstaff Emilios Solomou, Goethe Institute, Griechenland Zeitung

The writer will present his book “Im Sternbild der Kykladen” at the Goethe Institute in Athens.

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european union

EU – India Summit in Brussels

31/03/2016 ENstaff Brussels, EU, European Union, India, Juncker, Modi, Tusk

The leaders reconfirmed their commitment to give new momentum to the bilateral relationship endorsing the EU-India Agenda for Action 2020 as a common roadmap to jointly guide and strengthen the India-EU Strategic Partnership in the next five years.

society

The City of Athens and UNHCR support refugees

30/03/2016 ENstaff Ban Ki-moon, City of Athens, Filippo Grandi, refugee crisis, Syria, UNHCR

Meanwhile United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday called for global solidarity and the end of war in Syria.

foreign affairs

President Pavlopoulos: “Europe must continue to be a continent of enlightenment and humanity”

30/03/201631/03/2016 ENstaff Israel, Prokopis Pavlopoulos, Reuven Rivlin

“We must not allow the European continent to return to darkness”, said the President of the Hellenic Republic, P. Pavlopoulos during his visit to Israel.

in brief

Australian students visit Greece

30/03/201630/03/2016 ENstaff Embassy of Australia, John Griffin, Premier's Spirit of ANZAC Prize Overseas Study Tour

Hosted by the Austalian Embassy, the students will learn about Australia’s World War One history in Greece and the Western Front.

in brief

Saro Demirdjian at the French Institute

30/03/2016 ENstaff Embassy of Lebanon, Francophonie, French Institute, Saro Demirdjian

Saro Demirdjian on Wednesday will give a concert of Arab, French and Greek songs within the framework of the Francophonie celebrations.

culture events

Metamorphosis: The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre to the World

30/03/201630/03/2016 ENstaff Laurie Anderson, Metamorphosis, Omar Souleyman, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre

Internationally acclaimed, experimental artist Laurie Anderson will be the guest Artistic Director for the program of the 4-day event.

in brief

The Australian Embassy supports the children of “Merimna”

29/03/2016 ENstaff Australia, Embassy of Australia, John Griffin, Kopernikos, Merimna, theatre

The Australian Ambassador to Greece, His Excellency John Griffin invited 30 children supported by “Merimna” NGO to the Railway Carriage Theatre, “To Treno Sto Rouf”.

econ/biz

Electric car sales rise in Norway

29/03/2016 ENstaff business, electric cars, Norway, sales, tourism

Travelling through Norway in an electric car gets even easier, as new, quick chargers are placed near popular tourist destinations.

culture events

Thomas Hope: Drawings of Ottoman Istanbul

29/03/2016 ENstaff art, Benaki Museum, Thomas Hope

An exhibiton of works by Thomas Hope (1769-1831) is currently underway at the Benaki Museum – The Keramikos Building.

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.