EU Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos warned MEPs the refugee crisis was “getting worse” during a meeting organised by the Civil Liberties Committee. He said the EU’s unity was at stake amid an increase of “populism and nationalism”.
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The main subject of discussion was the refugee/migration issue. Mr. Xydakis highlighted that Greece is meeting its commitments to its European partners, while it is expected to fulfil all of the obligations it has undertaken within February.
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The subjects of discussion covered bilateral relations, including organisation of the Year of Russia in Greece and Year of Greece in Russia in 2016, and current international affairs.
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Tourist arrivals at Greece’s major airports increased by 5.7 percent in 2015, compared to 2014, according to figures published by the Association of Greek Tourist Enterprises (SETE). The total number of arrivals reached 15.5 million.
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Romania is celebrating the 166th anniversary since the birth of Mihai Eminescu, the National Poet of Romania. January 15th is also the Romanian National Day of Culture.
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KOTZIAS: “We agreed that we have need of a vision for Europe; a vision that cannot be limited to just certain tools of diplomacy. HAMMOND: “I believe that Britain is good for Europe, and Europe, if we can get the right reforms, is good for Britain.”
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The Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP) and the Embassy of Japan in Greece organise a discussion with Prof. Satoshi Morimoto, National Security and Defense Policy Specialist & former Minister of Defense, on the theme of: “Maritime Security – Difference between Europe and Asia.”
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On the occasion of the incoming EU Presidency of the Netherlands, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Delegation of the European Commission in Greece and the Representation of the European Parliament in Greece organised a news briefing at the building of the European Parliament in Athens.
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Spanish composer Luis Paniagua and Greek musician Aliki Markantonatou are sharing their passion for the Greek, ancient lyre and they will meet on stage this Friday, Januyary 15th. They spoke to EmbassyNews.net about their love for the lyre, an instrument with a history of thousands of years.
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The priorities of the incoming Dutch presidency of the EU Council are being outlined to parliamentary committees by Dutch ministers at a series of meetings this week.
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