events | - Part 6

culture events

“Stuff+” – The substance and its transformations

19/05/2016 ENstaff HAU, Hellenic American Union, Stuff+

A group exhibition of visual artists opened its doors at the Hellenic American Union.

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“Identities, Movements, Borders” by the Greek Film Archives

18/05/201619/05/2016 ENstaff films, Greek Film Archives, migration

The Greek Film Archives, in collaboration with the Attica Prefecture and the Greek Film Center, presents a film tribute to migration.

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The 15th African Food, Music and Handicrafts Festival kicks off in Athens

18/05/2016 ENstaff 15th African Food, Algeria, Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, DR Congo, Egypt, Embassy of South Africa, Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Libya, Madagascar, Morocco, Mozambique, Music and Handicrafts Festival, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Seychelles, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Zimbabwe

The African Embassies and Honorary Consulates accredited to the Hellenic Republic and Athens communities are organizing the “15th African Food, Music and Handicrafts Festival” on May 21-22.

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International Museum Day is celebrated throughout the world

17/05/201617/05/2016 ENstaff Acropolis Museum, Byzantine and Christian Museum, ICOM, International Museum Day, National Archaeological Museum

Under the theme “Museums and Cultural Landscapes”, Athens museums are organizing a series of events, with free admission to all venues.

culture events

A concert by the Hellenic American University Young Creators

17/05/201617/05/2016 ENstaff concert, HAU, Hellenic American University Young Creators

Graduates and students in the Composition strand of the Bachelor of Music program will present their works in a concert,

Volunteer doctors and paramedics try to revive a baby after a boat carrying more than 200 refugees and migrants sunk while crossing part of the Aegean sea from Turkey, on the Greek island of Lesbos, October 28, 2015.
REUTERS/GIORGOS MOUTAFIS

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“The Journey. People on the Move”

16/05/201616/05/2016 ENstaff "The Journey. People On The Move", Benaki Museum, refugee crisis, SolidarityNow

The Benaki Museum and SolidarityNow on Monday inaugurated an exhibition of photos by eight renowned photographers/photojournalists from Greece.

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Greece – Israeli Journalists’ Forum in Athens

16/05/201617/05/2016 ENstaff Embassy of Israel, Greece, Israel, Kathimerini

Leading Israeli and Greek journalists will hold an open discussion on: “Geopolitical Shifts and Challenges in the East Mediterranean and Middle East”.

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“Heroes”: A tribute to David Bowie

13/05/201613/05/2016 ENstaff concert, David Bowie, Heroes, refugee crisis, UNHCR

All the proceeds of the concert will go towards the support of refugees, under the auspices of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

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Prominent writers at the 13th Thessaloniki Book Fair

13/05/2016 ENstaff Canada, China, Egypt, France, Germany, HELEXPO, Israel, refugees, Romania, Thessaloniki Book Fair

More than 250 Greek and foreign writers have been invited to attend, from Israel, China, Canada, Germany, France, Egypt, Romania among other countries.

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Japanese violonist Ryu Goto to perform in Athens

11/05/2016 ENstaff Athens Concert Hall, Athens State Orchestra, Ryu Goto

Japanese violin soloist, Ryu Goto will visit Athens to perform with the Athens State Orchestra on May 13th at the Athens Concert Hall.

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.