Finnish band “Swallow the Sun” to perform in Athens

Finnish band “Swallow the Sun” to perform in Athens

28/01/2016 ENstaff death metal, Finland, Kytarro Live Club, music, Swallow the Sun

“Swallow the Sun”, the doom/death metal group from Finland is performing tonight at 20:00 at the Kytarro Live Club in Athens (48, Ipirou street).

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The China Anhui Art Troupe in Athens

27/01/201627/01/2016 ENstaff Athens Concert Hall, China, China Anhui Art Troupe, Embassy of China

Dance, live music and singing will be combined in a spectacular show at the Athens Concert Hall.

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Dutch students visit Athens

25/01/201624/01/2016 ENstaff Amsterdam, education, Embassy of the Netherlands, Orange Grove

A group of 31 students from the University of Amsterdamrecently visited the premises of the Netherlands Embassy in Athens.

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A special book presentation at the Swedish Institute in Athens

22/01/2016 ENstaff Charlotte Wrangberg, Embassy of Sweden, Sweden, Swedish Institute

The Swedish Institute in Athens recently presented an edition of the Swedish grammar with explanatory content in Greek.

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The Dutch celebrated the “National Tulip Day” [photos]

21/01/2016 ENstaff Amsterdam, Embassy of the Netherlands, EU presidency, National Tulip Day, Netherlands

The event was once again organised by Dutch tulip growers on Saturday, January 16th at Dam square in Amsterdam. The special theme for 2016 was “Europe”, as the Netherlands is hosting the EU Presidency.

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Ambassador Caspar Veldkamp visited “The Smile of the Child”

20/01/201620/01/2016 ENstaff Caspar Veldkamp, Embassy of the Netherlands, Smile of the Child

The president of “The Smile of the Child”, Mr. Konstantinos Yiannopoulos gave His Excellency a tour around the premises and Caspar Veldkamp handed over gifts for the children.

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UK Ambassador John Kittmer introduces the Embassy and consulates in Greece [video]

18/01/2016 ENstaff Embassy of the UK, John Kittmer

In a short video introduction to the Embassy’s webpage, the Ambassador of the UK in Athens, John Kittmer presents the Embassy’s main objectives and efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.

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Deutsche Schule Athen to hold Information Day

12/01/201612/01/2016 ENstaff Deutsche Schule Athen, education, Germany

The School’s staff will provide visitors with information on the DS Athens’ educational programs and extracurricular activities that enhance the students’ educational skills and team spirit.

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Deputy FM I. Amanatidis received the Ambassadors of Belgium and Venezuela

12/01/201611/01/2016 ENstaff embassy of Belgium, Embassy of Venezuela, Farid Fernadez, Ioannis Amanatidis, Luc Lieabaut, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Deputy Foreign Minister Ioannis Amanatidis met with the Ambassador of Belgium in Athens Luc Liebaut, while he also received the Venezuelan Ambassador in Athens, Farid Fernandez.

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The Friends of Canada welcomed the New Year

08/01/2016 ENstaff Canada, embassy of Canada, Friends of Canada, Keith Morrill

The Friends of Canada Association organized an event to welcome the New Year, in the presence of the Ambassador of Canada to Greece, His Excellency Keith Morrill and his spouse, Jane Morrill.

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.