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Deputy FM Amanatidis meets with representatives of the Greek communities of Canada

13/01/201613/01/2016 ENstaff Canada, Diaspora, education, Greece, Greek community, language

A meeting with representatives of the Greek communities of Canada -chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister Ioannis Amanatidis- took place at the Foreign Ministry, to look at ways to solve the problems of the Greek community in Canada.

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Alternate FM Xydakis meets with Netherlands Foreign Minister Bert Koenders

13/01/2016 ENstaff EU, European Union, Greece, Koenders, Netherlands, refugee crisis, Xydakis

Alternate Foreign Minister for European Affairs, Nikos Xydakis, met with Netherlands Foreign Minister Bert Koenders in Amsterdam today, within the framework of his short tour of Europe.

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econ/biz 

Chinese Cosco sole bidder for stake in Piraeus Port

12/01/201616/01/2016 ENstaff China, COSCO, HRADF, OLP, Piraeus Port Authority, privatisation

A binding financial offer for the sale of a 67% shareholding in Piraeus Port Authority SA, was submitted by Cosco Group (Hong Kong) Limited.

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econ/biz 

Eldorado Gold announces amended investment plans in Greece [upd]

12/01/201616/01/2016 ENstaff Canada, Eldorado Gold, Hellas Gold, investments, Skouries project

Construction and development activities at the Skouries Project will be suspended due to incomplete licensing procedures. The company said this was the result of the “actions and/or inactions” of the Ministry of Energy and Environment.

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econ/biz 

FinMin Tsakalotos tours Eurozone capitals

12/01/2016 ENstaff bailout review, Eurozone, Finance ministry, government, reforms, social security, Tsakalotos

Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos is on a tour of Eurozone capitals to promote Greece’s progress in its fiscal adjustment and the social security reform as well as to discuss the upcoming first bailout review.

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in brief 

Deutsche Schule Athen to hold Information Day

12/01/201612/01/2016 ENstaff Deutsche Schule Athen, education, Germany

The School’s staff will provide visitors with information on the DS Athens’ educational programs and extracurricular activities that enhance the students’ educational skills and team spirit.

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in brief 

Deputy FM I. Amanatidis received the Ambassadors of Belgium and Venezuela

12/01/201611/01/2016 ENstaff embassy of Belgium, Embassy of Venezuela, Farid Fernadez, Ioannis Amanatidis, Luc Lieabaut, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Deputy Foreign Minister Ioannis Amanatidis met with the Ambassador of Belgium in Athens Luc Liebaut, while he also received the Venezuelan Ambassador in Athens, Farid Fernandez.

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culture events 

The first Greek-Chinese Album “Aegean” to be released

12/01/201612/01/2016 ENstaff ancient lyre, Chang Jing, China, chinese music, Lyre and Rhapsody, Lyre n' Rhapsody, Meet Culture, Zhang Di

Chang Jing, one of China’s most exceptional Guzheng virtuosos and Flute musician Zhang Di will release a joint album with Greek lyre band “Lyre n’ Rhapsody” .

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foreign affairs 

Alternate FM Xydakis met with Dutch Ambassador

12/01/201611/01/2016 ENstaff Caspar Veldkamp, EU presidency, Nikos Xydakis, The Netherlands

Discussions focused on the Netherlands’ EU Presidency, with particular emphasis on confronting the refugee/migration crisis.

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econ/biz 

Arrivals from Europe increased in Jan.- Sep. 2015

11/01/201611/01/2016 ENstaff arrivals, greektourism, Hellenic Statistical Authority, tourism

A significant increase is observed in arrivals from Bulgaria, FYROM, Germany, the UK, Italy and Poland, while a decrease is recorded in arrivals from Russia and Serbia.

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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.

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