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.
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Israeli journalist and writer, Avirama Golan, recently visited Thessaloniki to participate at the International Book Fair. She spoke to EmbassyNews.net about her love for Greece, while she commented on the current politics in Greece and in Europe.
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Industry Disruptors – Game Changers aims at promoting startups and young entrepreneurs in Greece, Southeastern Europe and Eastern Mediterranean. Speaking to EmbassyNews.net, co-founder Michalis Stangos said the crisis has urged young entrepreneurs be creative and pursue their dreams.
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The Ambassador of Sweden H.E. Charlotte Wrangberg spoke to EmbassyNews.net about the refugee crisis, Europe’s responsibility on the matter as well as the EU-Turkey agreement that she considers a first step and a contribution to a long-term solution of the refugee situation.
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Minister-Delegate for Relations with Romanians Abroad, Dan Stoenescu recently visited Greece. Referring to the refugee crisis the minister said: “It is a common issue, that needs to be approached in a common way by all European countries. Romania is very well aware of the struggle of some EU countries to deal with is issue and we are ready to help.”
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The Ambassador of South Africa, H.E. Marthinus Christoffel Johannes Van Schalkwyk, spoke to EmbassyNews.net about the strong economic and cultural ties between the two countries and commented on Greece’s stance towards the refugee crisis: “We are looking at the situation with sympathy. So far the Greek government has not gone to the extreme and that is a good sign”.
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Newly elected MP Peter Fragiskatos with the Liberal Party of Justin Trudeau spoke on EmbassyNews.net about his priorities set for 2016 and the refugee/migration issue. As he said: “Canadians throughout our country have stepped up and expressed a desire to sponsor refugees from Syria, welcome them into their homes, and do whatever is required so that they feel welcome and a part of our community”.
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Japanese Ambassador Nishibayashi: “Greeks need to make further efforts to create the atmosphere in order for Japanese companies to run business smoothly. It is not easy for them to run a company here… Recent capital controls also played a role and we hope this will be normalized as soon as possible, along with necessary reforms”.
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