Christmas melodies by the National Symphony Orchestra

Christmas melodies by the National Symphony Orchestra

23/12/2015 ENstaff christmasinathens, concert, ERT, National Symphony Orchestra

The Public Broadcaster’s National Symphony Orchestra will perform Christmas melodies, in a concert due to take place at the Athens University’ s Ceremony Hall.

in brief

Ambassador Jørn Gjelstad met with business representatives

23/12/2015 ENstaff business, Embassy of Norway, Jørn Gjelstad, Norwegian Business Community, trade

Ambassador Jørn Gjelstad met for the first time with representatives of the Norwegian Business Community to discuss the business climate as well as challenges for trade and investment in Greece.

econ/biz

ESM approves €1 billion disbursement to Greece

22/12/2015 ENstaff ESM, financing, Greek debt, Greek reforms, Klaus Regling

The disbursement will be used by the government for debt service, budget financing, and co-financing projects ,funded by EU structural funds.

foreign affairs

Greek Parliament asks for recognition of the Palestinian state

22/12/201522/12/2015 ENstaff Alexis Tsipras, Greek Parliament, Mahmoud Abbas, Palestine

The Greek Parliament unanimously asked for the recognition of the state of Palestine by the Greek government.

foreign affairs

Greek Foreign Ministry recalls Ambassador from Czech Republic

22/12/2015 ENstaff Czech Republic, Eurozone, MFA, Milos Zeman, Panagiotis Sarris

The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs recalled Greek Ambassador to Prague, Panagiotis Sarris, following controversial statements by Czech President Milos Zeman, regarding Greece’s status in the Eurozone.

society

Chios: Greek island battles odds to cope with refugee influx – UNHCR

22/12/201522/12/2015 ENstaff Chios, Greece, Mediterranean, migrants, refugee crisis, refugees, Turkey

It was 1:30 am in the morning and the Yassins had just come off a three-hour windowless van journey. They were now somewhere near the Turkish town of Çeşme and the people smugglers’ overcrowded vessel was waiting.

european union society

A million refugees and migrants flee to Europe in 2015

22/12/201524/12/2015 ENstaff Europe, Greece, IOM, Mediterranean, migrants, migration, refugee crisis, refugees, UNHCR

Persecution, conflict and poverty have driven a staggering one million people to seek safety in Europe in 2015, according to estimates by the UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR and the International Organization for Migration, IOM.

econ/biz european union

EIB to have permanent presence in Greece

22/12/2015 ENstaff business, economy, EIB, EIB Group, European Investment Bank, Greece, investments

EIB President Werner Hoyer, following a meeting with Greek state officials, introduced Nicholas Jennett, the Head of the EIB’s newly established Investment Team for Greece, who from early next year will be resident in Athens.

culture events

Christmas at Athens Museums

22/12/201522/12/2015 ENstaff Acropolis Museum, christmasinathens, National Archaeological Museum

The Acropolis Museum and the National Archaeological Museum await all visitors, as a series of Christmas festivities will take place on December 24th and 27th.

foreign affairs

Alternate FM Xydakis met with Russian Ambassador Maslov

22/12/201522/12/2015 ENstaff Embassy of Russia, Nikos Xydakis, refugee crisis, Russia, Syria, Ukraine

The Alternate Foreign Minister for European Affairs, Nikos Xydakis met with the Russian Ambassador to Athens, Andrey M. Maslov.

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.