Pitching event on entrepreneurship of the future

25/09/201604/10/2016 ENstaff Charlotte Wrangberg, Embassy of Sweden, startups, Sweden

A pitching event organized at the Swedish Residence created a platform for discussing Swedish experiences in innovation and entrepreneurship through startups.

foreign affairs

FM Nikos Kotzias at the high-level Week of the UN General Assembly

21/09/2016 ENstaff Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Kotzias, UN General Assembly

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias on Wednesday will attend the first trilateral meeting of Greece, Cyprus and Palestine.

culture events

“Italian Film Days” at the Athens International Film Festival

21/09/201621/09/2016 ENstaff Athens International Film Festival, cinema, Embassy of Italy, Italian Film Days

Discover the new Italian cinema from September 21st to October 2nd at Danaos 1, Ideal and Pallas, and the screenings of the 22nd Athens International Film Festival.

society

UNHCR calls for a speedy relocation procedure

20/09/2016 ENstaff hotspots, Lesvos, refugee crisis, refugees, UNHCR

So far, 4,776 asylum-seekers have been relocated from Greece and Italy, only 3% of the original target. UNHCR is calling on States to increase pledges, including for unaccompanied and separated children.

econ/biz

The Green Energy Association of Israel in Athens

16/09/201621/09/2016 ENstaff Embassy of Israel, green energy, Green Energy Association of Israel, renewable energy

The Association aims at promoting cooperation including business synergies between Greece and Israel in the fields of green energy and renewable energy sources.

culture events

“Tango por Piazzola”

14/09/201614/09/2016 ENstaff Astor Piazzola, Herod Atticus Odeon, Tango Acropolis

The Argentine Embassy in Greece and the dance Company “Tango en Eros” present the musical show “Tango por Piazzola” on September 18th at the Herod Atticus Theatre.

culture events people

The art of printmaking

11/09/201614/09/2016 ENstaff art, Herakleidon Museum, printmaking

Eight artists, who live and work in Athens present their work in an exhibition of contemporary printmaking at the Herakleidon Museum, until September 18th.

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european union foreign affairs

Athens Declaration of the 1st Mediterranean EU Countries’ Summit

11/09/2016 ENstaff 1st Mediterranean EU Countries’ Summit, Anastasiades, Costa, Cyprus, EU, European Union, France, Greece, Hollande, Italy, Muscat, Portugal, Renzi, Spain, Tsipras

“We underline our strong commitment to European unity and our firm conviction that, by acting together, our countries are stronger and European citizens in a better position to control their future,” EU Mediterranean leader said.

events

Bonsai stories about Ground Zero

06/09/201607/09/2016 ENstaff 9/11, Ground Zero, Hellenic American Union

A 9/11 literary tribute by the Hellenic American Union, the Hellenic American College, the “Books’ Journal” and the website, Planodion-Bonsai Stories.

foreign affairs

Conference on Security and Stability on Rhodes

06/09/201606/09/2016 ENstaff 1st Conference for Security and Stability, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Kotzias, Rhodes

Foreign Ministers and senior state officials from 13 countries will participate at the Conference, which will take place on September 8-9 on the island of Rhodes.

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.