Transparency International: Corruption still high but 2015 saw signs of hope

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Transparency International: Corruption still high but 2015 saw signs of hope

28/01/2016 ENstaff corruption, Corruption Perceptions Index, Transparency International

The big decliners in the past 4 years include Libya, Australia, Brazil, Spain and Turkey. The big improvers include Greece, Senegal and UK.

in brief

Finnish band “Swallow the Sun” to perform in Athens

28/01/2016 ENstaff death metal, Finland, Kytarro Live Club, music, Swallow the Sun

“Swallow the Sun”, the doom/death metal group from Finland is performing tonight at 20:00 at the Kytarro Live Club in Athens (48, Ipirou street).

foreign affairs

PM Alexis Tsipras attended an intergovernmental meeting in Jerusalem [upd]

27/01/201627/01/2016 ENstaff Alexis Tsipras, Benjamin Netanyahu, Cyprus, Greece, Israel

Greek Prime Minister, Alexis Tsipras held an intergovernmental meeting with the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu.

in brief

The China Anhui Art Troupe in Athens

27/01/201627/01/2016 ENstaff Athens Concert Hall, China, China Anhui Art Troupe, Embassy of China

Dance, live music and singing will be combined in a spectacular show at the Athens Concert Hall.

society

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

27/01/201627/01/2016 ENstaff Holocaust, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Israel, United Nations

A round-table discussion on Antisemitism in Europe took place yesterday in Athens, to mark the International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27th.

foreign affairs

Defense Minister Panos Kammenos met with Israeli counterpart, Moshe Ya’alon

27/01/2016 ENstaff Greece, Israel, Minister of Defense, Moshe Ya'alon, Panos Kammenos

The Ministers of Defense of Israel and Greece, Moshe Ya’alon and Panos Kammenos on Tuesday met at the Greek Pentagon, where they emphasized the importance of a bilateral strategic cooperation.

culture events

Mario Peixoto’s film “Limite” to be screened in Athens

27/01/201627/01/2016 ENstaff Brazil, Embassy of Brazil, Liminal Vanguard, Limite, Mario Peixoto

Inspired by the movie, “Liminal Vanguard” will perform their music and improvise. The event is supported by the Embassy of Brazil in Athens.

foreign affairs

Alternate Foreign Minister met with Canadian Ambassador to Greece

27/01/201627/01/2016 ENstaff Canada, embassy of Canada, Keith Morril, Nikos Xydakis

Nikos Xydakis and Keith Morril discussed issues related to the EU institutions and cooperation amongst them and the need to maintain the unity of the European structure.

society

UNHCR, IOM and partners in $550m appeal for humanitarian operations in Europe

27/01/201627/01/2016 ENstaff IOM, migration, refugeecrisis, UNHCR

2015 saw over a million refugees and migrants arriving in Europe by boat. Around 850,000 of these crossed from Turkey to Greece.

society

IOC President Thomas Bach to visit refugee camp in Athens

27/01/201627/01/2016 ENstaff City of Athens, Giannis Mouzalas, IOC, Jaques Rogge, migration, reception centers, refugeecrisis, Thomas Bach

He will visit the Open Reception Centre for refugees in Eleonas, Athens on Thursday, January 28 2016.

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.