“The Magic World of Calligraphy” at Hellenic Cosmos

“The Magic World of Calligraphy” at Hellenic Cosmos

20/04/201620/04/2016 ENstaff calligraphy, Hellenic Cosmos, Jean Chan-Duk, South Korea

The Hellenic Cosmos Cultural Center will hold a calligraphy exhibition of works by South Korean artist Jeon, Chan-Duk and Greek artist Lena Septemvri.

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The Embassy of Azerbaijan presents book on leader Heydar Aliev

20/04/201620/04/2016 ENstaff Azerbaijan, Heydar Aliev, politics, Rahman Mustafayev

Heydar Aliev’s name is connected to 35 years of history in Azerbaijan, beginning from the late 1960s and proceeding in the 21st century.

culture events

The 2016 Athens Korean Film Festival at the M. Cacoyannis Foundation

19/04/201619/04/2016 ENstaff Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Korea Foundation, Michael Cacoyannis

Distinguished movies from the Republic of Korea will be screened between April 18-21, on the initiative of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korea Foundation.

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Rainer Höss at the Onassis Cultural Centre

18/04/201618/04/2016 ENstaff OCC, Onassis Cultural Centre, Rainer Höss

“You can’t choose your family,” says Rainer Höss, political activist and grandson of Auschwitz Commander, Rudolf Höss. He will be at the Onassis Cultural Centre on 22 April 2016 to discuss the rise of Neo-Nazism with historian, Tassos Sakellaropoulos.

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Athens Bike Weekend

15/04/201615/04/2016 ENstaff Athens Bike Weekend, City of Athens, OPANDA

Cyclists will take over the city centre on Saturday and Sunday, April 16th and 17th, within the framework of the 23rd Athens Bicycle Ride, organized by the City of Athens.

culture events

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.

european union events

Diplohack Athens opens up black box of Europe

14/04/201614/04/2016 ENstaff Caspar Veldkamp, Embassy of the Netherlands, EU presidency, Ireland, Netherlands

“This event generated several good ideas on how to improve transparency in EU decision-making”, said Dutch Ambassador in Athens, H.E. Caspar Veldkamp.

culture events

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.

culture events

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.

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.