“”My Africa” revolves around the slave and the master in our day to day life”, says Israeli musician and actor, Gilad Kahana, referring to his latest album. Kahana participated in Natalie Portman’s directorial debut, “A Tale of Love and Darkness”, due to be screened during the 4th Israeli Film Week in Athens.
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Thousands of asylum seekers and migrants are trapped in Greece as a result of the border closures. “it is an unconscionable and short-sighted non-solution that is causing suffering and violence”, says Human Rights Watch.
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“Difret” was screened during the African Film Week in Athens in the presence of Ethiopian director Zeresenay Behrane Mehari, who spoke to EmbassyNews.net about child marriage, one of the oldest traditions in Ethiopia.
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It is awarded annually for the sustained excellence and overall influence of research work conducted in Canada in the natural sciences or engineering.
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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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The i-Phone Jewish Legacy APP presents through an interactive map, the city’s landmarks linked to the rich history and culture of Thessaloniki’s Jewish community.
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Two residents of the Aegean island of Lesvos and Susan Saradon were proposed by the Academy of Athens and the Hellenic Olympic Committee.
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Washington Post: “In the most common landing areas, along the island’s north shore, the Turkish coast is just five miles away. The crossing takes as little as an hour, but the trip can be deadly in bad weather…”
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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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The main subject of discussion was the refugee/migration issue. Mr. Xydakis highlighted that Greece is meeting its commitments to its European partners, while it is expected to fulfil all of the obligations it has undertaken within February.
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