Refugee crisis: European Council shows solidarity with Greece by approving emergency support

european union society

Refugee crisis: European Council shows solidarity with Greece by approving emergency support

09/03/201609/03/2016 ENstaff EU, European Council, refugee crisis

The Commission estimates that a total of €700 million will be needed in 2016-2018 to address the needs of refugees.

european union foreign affairs

Greece and Jordan discuss MoU ratification

09/03/2016 ENstaff Greece, Jordan, Minsitry of Foreign Affaris, MoU

The two countries discussed the ratification of a Memorandum of Understanding, regarding their cooperation on European Union issues.

econ/biz

Greek startups to participate at the SXSW Digital Creativity Festival in the U.S.

09/03/201609/03/2016 ENstaff business, Embassy of the United States, Greece, Greek startups, USA

Greek professionals and startups will be showcasing their work this month at the 23rd annual event, “South by Southwest (SXSW) Conferences & Festivals” in Austin, USA.

culture events

The art of engraving by Angela Occhipinti

09/03/201610/03/2016 ENstaff Angela Occhipinti, Technohoros Art Gallery

The “Technohoros” Art Gallery will host the exhibition of Italian artist, Angela Occhipinti, entitled, ““L’ Arte dell’ Incisione e la poetica dell’ imagine”.

events sports

The Posidonia Games to captivate participants at Posidonia 2016

09/03/201609/03/2016 ENstaff business, maritime, Posidonia 2016, sports

A 5 km run will join sailing, soccer and golf events, starting on June 3rd, 2016.

in brief

Rainer Simon’s films to be screened in Athens

09/03/2016 ENstaff Alkyonis New Star Cinema, Consulate of Ecuador, Ecuador, Rainer Simon

In the presence of participant actors, Giorgos Moshidis and Tatiana Lygari, Simon’s film “Der Fall Ö” will be screened at the Alkynonis New Star Cinema.

society

UNHCR reaction to EU Summit with Turkey

08/03/2016 ENstaff asylum, borders, crisis, EU, migrants, refugee crisis, Turkey, UNHCR

Turkey hosts close to 3 million refugees and has made enormous contributions for years and just recently adopted a work regulation for Syrian refugees, but, in light of the enormity of the task, still struggles to provide for all the basic needs of the swelling Syrian population.

in brief

Arts for Social Development event at the Swedish Institute in Athens

08/03/201608/03/2016 ENstaff Charlotte Wrangberg, Embassy of Sweden, Swedish Institute in Athens

The Swedish Institute in Athens recently organized a workshop under the title, ” Arts for Social Development”, with the support of the Swedish Embassy and EUNIC.

events

Art Exhibition “Mare Monstrum” by Maria Giannakaki

08/03/2016 ENstaff Maria Giannakaki, refugee crisis, UNHCR

The art project aims at depicting, though paintings of various formats, the impact of the refugee flow towards Europe. The exhibition is held under the auspices of UNHCR.

in brief

An evening of Azerbaijani music by the Miralam Miralamov trio

08/03/2016 ENstaff Athens Conservatory, Azerbaijan, concert, Embassy of Azerbaijan

The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan held an impressive master-class on Azerbaijani traditional music at the Athens Conservatory.

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.