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Cold weather will prevail on New Year’s eve

29/12/2015 ENstaff cold weather, Greece, New Year's, snow

The temperature is expected to drop by 12 degrees Celsius and snow will cover the mountainous areas of northern and central Greece. The City of Athens is undertaking special measures to facilitate the homeless.

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society 

RSF: 110 Journalists killed in 2015

29/12/2015 ENstaff Charlie Hebdo, freedom of the press, Journalists Without Borders, RSF

At least 67 killed while reporting or because of their work; RSF condemns failure to protect journalists, calls for “response to match the emergency”.

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culture events 

The Greek National Opera welcomes the New Year

29/12/201527/12/2015 ENstaff christmasinathens, Greek National Opera

Renowned arias, cheerful duets and Christmas carols will be performed by the National Greek Opera on December 30th, at Pedion tou Areos.

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foreign affairs 

FM Kotzias: ‘We want to make Greece an energy center’

28/12/201528/12/2015 ENstaff Cyprus, Egypt, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Ministry, Greece, Iran, Israel, Kotzias, Lebanon, Middle East, Palestine

FM Kotzias: “We want to make Greece an energy center. This will upgrade our geopolitical and geo-economic capabilities. It will enable us to have energy at a competitive a cost and at competitive prices. It will contribute to stability in the region.”

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culture events 

AIDFF: Greek and international film makers awarded

28/12/201527/12/2015 ENstaff AIDFF, City of Athens, KOYINTA

This year’s Athens International Film Festival featured 150 films in the Competitive section, 70 premieres from 40 countries in five categories.

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society 

Dutch government offers aid to Greek Red Cross

28/12/201527/12/2015 ENstaff Caspar Veldkamp, Greek Red Cross, reception centres, refugee crisis, The Netherlands

The Government of the Netherlands has decided to donate 1 million euros to support the Red Cross in the reception of refugees in Greece.

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EU calls for ceasefire in the southeast of Turkey

26/12/2015 ENstaff EU, European Union, Kurdish Peace Process, PKK, Turkey

EU :”To avoid further escalation of violence, all political leaders need to call for an immediate ceasefire and to return urgently to the Kurdish Peace Process.”

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culture events 

Svetlana Zakharova at the Athens Concert Hall

24/12/201524/12/2015 ENstaff Athens Concert Hall, christmasinathens, Gizelle, Svetlana Zakharova

Zakharova, principal dancer of the Bolshoi and one of the world’s leading ballet dancers, performs the role which has marked her magnificent career.

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foreign affairs 

Deputy FM I. Amanatidis’ message to Greeks of the Diaspora

24/12/2015 ENstaff chrtistmas, Diaspora Greeks, Foreign Ministry, Ioannis Amanatis

On the occasion of the Christmas and New Year holiday, Deputy Foreign Minister Ioannis Amanatidis sent a message of optimism and hope to Greeks of the Diaspora.

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society 

New tragedy off the coast of Turkey

24/12/201524/12/2015 ENstaff Lesvos, migrants, refugee crisis

Eighteen migrants, including six children, were killed on Thursday morning, while trying to reach the island of Lesvos.

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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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