A “Petit Journal” in Athens

A “Petit Journal” in Athens

22/03/201622/03/2016 ENstaff Andre Maia, Marios Strofalis, Petit Journal

Greek musician Marios Strofalis meets Portuguese singer André Maia, in a concert, within the framework of the trilogy, “Bistrots du Monde”.

culture events

Matei Visniec’s theatrical play at the French Institute

22/03/201622/03/2016 ENstaff Embassy of Romania, Francophonie, French Institute, Institut Francais, Matei Visniec

Within the framework of the Francophonie celebrations the Embassy of Romania presents the play, “L’histoire des ours panda racontée par un saxophoniste qui a une petite amie à Francfort”.

society

FRONTEX seeks 1,500 police officers, 50 readmission officers for Greece

22/03/2016 ENstaff FRONTEX, migration, refugee crisis

Several Member States have already committed to providing additional officers.

european union foreign affairs

“Blind terrorism is doomed to failure,” says the Greek Foreign Affairs Ministry

22/03/2016 ENstaff Belgium, Ministry of Foreign Affaris, terrorism

The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on the terrorist attacks in Brussels.

european union foreign affairs

Alternate FM Nikos Xydakis met with Bosinia-Herzegovina Ambassador

22/03/201622/03/2016 ENstaff Dragan Božanić, Embassy of Bosnia-Herzegovina, European Union, Nikos Xydakis

Alternate Foreign Minister Nikos Xydakis met with the Ambassador of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Dragan Božanić and discussed issues related to Bosnia-Herzegovina’s negotiations to enter the European Union.

european union society

Brussels under attack [upd]

22/03/201622/03/2016 ENstaff airport, attacks, Brussels, European Union, terrorism, Zaventem airport

Explosions at Brussels Airport and metro stations killed at least 23 people according to police and hospitals reports.

society

Norway supports refugees in Greece

21/03/2016 ENstaff Embassy of Norway, EU Civil Protection Mechanism, Norway, refugee crisis

Norway supports Greece dealing with the asylum and migration situation by delivering beds and bed mattresses via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.

interviews people

Minister-Delegate for Relations with Romanians Abroad, Dan Stoenescu: “Free movement within the EU should be a principle that all member states adhere to” [interview]

21/03/201621/03/2016 ENstaff business opportunities, Dan Stoenescu, Embassy of Romania, EU, Lucian Fatu, refugee crisis, Romania

Minister-Delegate for Relations with Romanians Abroad, Dan Stoenescu recently visited Greece. Referring to the refugee crisis the minister said: “It is a common issue, that needs to be approached in a common way by all European countries. Romania is very well aware of the struggle of some EU countries to deal with is issue and we are ready to help.”

in brief

Conference on migration by the Harvard Business School Club of Greece

21/03/201623/03/2016 ENstaff Embassy of Germany, Harvard Business School Club of Greece, migration, SolidarityNow

The Boards of Directors of the Harvard Business School Club of Greece and “SolidarityNow” are organizing a conference under the theme, “Migration: A Threat or an Economic Opportunity for Europe?”.

culture events

The 3rd New Choreographers Festival embraces artists of the Greek diaspora

21/03/201620/03/2016 ENstaff 3rd New Choreographers Festival, Greek diaspora, OCC, Onassis Cultural Centre

It is the third year that new choreographers have their own festival at the Onassis Cultural Centre: three different choreographers, three works that map contemporary dance in Greece and abroad.

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.