Scythian heralds from the Hermitage Museum at the Acropolis Museum

Scythian heralds from the Hermitage Museum at the Acropolis Museum

12/03/201612/03/2016 ENstaff Acropolis Museum, Greece, Hermitage Museum, Russia, Scythian Heralds

Within the framework of the Greece – Russia Cultural Cross Year, an exhibition of Scythian heralds from the Hermitage opened its doors at the Acropolis Museum.

culture events

“Kathara Deftera” festivities in the City of Athens

12/03/201612/03/2016 ENstaff Clean Monday, Kathara Deftera, kite, koulouma

The City of Athens will hold a series of outdoor acitivities for the traditional flying of the kite and feasts of traditional, fasting delicacies and “lagana” bread.

foreign affairs

Sergei Prikhodko met with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras

11/03/201611/03/2016 ENstaff Greece, Russia, Russia-Greece Cultural Cross Year

Sergei Prikhodko participated in the opening ceremony of the Greek – Russian Cultural Cross-Year in Athens. Both parts confirmed their countries’ intention to further develop bilateral cooperation in all fields.

foreign affairs

Alternate FM Nikos Xydakis meets with Italian Dpt Minister to the PM for European Affairs, Sandro Gozi

11/03/2016 ENstaff borders, European Asylum System, Gozi, Greece, Italy, migrants, refugee crisis, Renzi, Xydakis

During their meeting in Rome yesterday, Alternate Foreign Minister Nikos Xydakis and his Italian counterpart, the Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister for European Affairs, Sandro Gozi, ascertained that “citizens look upon the European Union with skepticism. This is not the fault of citizens, but of the policies implemented by the Union. And we have to try to change this.”

culture events

The 18th Thessaloniki Documentary Festival opens its doors

11/03/201610/03/2016 ENstaff films, Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki Documentary Festival

The 18th Thessaloniki Documentary Festival – Images of the 21st Century will feature 186 films by directors from all over the world.

foreign affairs

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Prikhodko to visit Athens

10/03/201610/03/2016 ENstaff Greece, Russia, Russia-Greece Cross-Cultural Year, Sergei Prikhodko

Sergei Prikhodko will attend the official ceremony of the launch of the “Russia-Greece Cross-Cultural Year”, an initiative that is running throughout 2016.

in brief

German Ambassador P. Schoof met with Hellenic Parliament president

10/03/201610/03/2016 ENstaff Dimitris Vitsas, Embassy of Germany, Hellenic Parliament, Nikos Voutsis, Peter Schoof

The Ambassador of Germany in Athens, Peter Schoof, met with the president of the Hellenic Parliament and the Alternate Minister of Defence.

in brief

Greece and Israel celebrate 25 years of diplomatic relations

10/03/2016 ENstaff ELTA, Greece, Hellenic Post, Irit Ben-Abba, Israel

The Embassy of Israel in Athens and ELTA – Hellenic Post presented a joint stamp collection to mark the 25th anniversary since the establishment of diplomatic ties.

econ/biz

Tackling poverty and inequality in Greece is crucial to recovery from crisis, says OECD

10/03/2016 ENstaff crisis, economy, EU, European Union, Greece, investments, jobs, OECD

Weak economic growth and bank recapitalisation needs have pushed up Greece’s already high public debt. Reaching an agreement with creditors on significantly extending maturities and repayment grace periods could assure low and stable gross finance needs over the long-term and reduce uncertainty, the survey says.

european union foreign affairs

The European Commission presented a proposal to lift visa requirements for Georgian citizens

10/03/201610/03/2016 ENstaff Embassy of Georgia, European Union, Georgia, visa

The EU Council is expected to complete relevant procedures in the near future allowing Georgian citizens holding biometric passports to enter the EU/Schengen area without visa for short stays.

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.