Argentina celebrates Malbec World Day 2016

15/04/201615/04/2016 ENstaff Embassy of Argentina, Malbec, Malbec World Day, Wines of Argentina

Created by the “Wines of Argentina” organization, this sixth year’s motto “Celebrating a classic” emphasises how Malbec has become a classic.

culture events

Comicdom Con Athens: A “Manga Pioneers” exhibition at HAU

15/04/2016 ENstaff Comicdom Con Athens, Embassy of Japan, Hellenic American Union, manga

A manga exhibition featuring works by Hideko Mizuno and Hiroshi Hirata, two pioneers of the art form, is presented for the first time to the Greek audience at the Hellenic American Union.

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An “Open House” event in Athens

14/04/201614/04/2016 ENstaff architecture, City of Athens, Open House

It is taking place on April 16-17 for the third consecutive year with the assistance of 450 volunteers, that will take participants on a tour around 91 modern and neoclassical buildings.

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The Outview Film Festival celebrates its 10th annniversary

13/04/201614/04/2016 ENstaff David Bowie, Embassy of Brazil, films, Outview Film Festival

This year’s festival pays a tribute to David Bowie and it includes world and European film premieres, workshops, panels of discussion, and tributes to guests.

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ARTABILITY Art Festival: Dance and music for people with and without disabilities

11/04/201611/04/2016 ENstaff ARTABILITY Art Festival, ARTABILITY project, arts, Open Door

An artistic festival of dance, drama, music and visual arts, which aims at contributing to a fair, equal and democratic society.

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Contermporary, experimental music at the Borderline Festival

07/04/201606/04/2016 ENstaff Borderline festival, OCC, Onassis Cultural Centre

Sound on the edge. Restless performances and a subversive project in search of new forms of expression and new productions of sound at the Onassis Cultural Centre.

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Swedish House in Kavala celebrates 80th anniversary

06/04/201606/04/2016 ENstaff Embassy of Sweden, Kavala, Swedish House

Celebrations include the opening of two photo exhibitions in the municipal Tobacco Warehouse in Kavala- northern Greece.

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The French cinema at its best!

06/04/201606/04/2016 ENstaff cinema, France, Francophone Film Festival, French Institute

More than 40 French films will be screened during this year’s 17th Francophone Film Festival, due to take place from April 7th to the 13th.

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Live your “First Date” in Athens

04/04/201613/04/2016 ENstaff Antony Burk, Austin Winsberg, First Date, Pepi Moschovakou

The musical based on the book by Austin Winsberg is staged at the Athinais theatre in Votanikos.

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The Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester to perform in Athens

02/04/201601/04/2016 ENstaff Athens Concert Hall, David Afkham, F.P. Zimmermann, Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester

Conductor David Afkham and violonist F.P. Zimmermann on April 3rd and 4th will perform at the Athens Concert Hall with the Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester.

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.