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2nd Peloponnese International Documentary Festival

It will take place in Kalamata, Argos, Amaliada and Skala Lakonias between January 20th and 31st, with the participation of prominent Greek and foreign artists.

culture events

Norwegian ethnography and jazz at the 2nd Peloponnese International Documentary Festival

19/01/201619/01/2016 ENstaff documentaries, Embassy of Norway, films, jazz, Norway, Norwegian Institute in Athens, Peloponnese International Documentary Film Festival

It will take place in Kalamata, Argos, Amaliada and Skala Lakonias between January 20th and 31st, with the participation of prominent Greek and foreign artists.

in brief

Ambassador Jørn Gjelstad met with business representatives

23/12/2015 ENstaff business, Embassy of Norway, Jørn Gjelstad, Norwegian Business Community, trade

Ambassador Jørn Gjelstad met for the first time with representatives of the Norwegian Business Community to discuss the business climate as well as challenges for trade and investment in Greece.

society

“Magic Carpets: Paintings en Route”

21/12/201521/12/2015 ENstaff Doctors of the World, EEA & Norway Grants, Embassy of Norway, Greek Red Cross, IOM, PIERCE, Praxis, refugee crisis, unaccompanied migrant minors

A program run by the Embassy of Norway, in order to empower, educate and encourage unaccompanied migrant children express their fears and frustrations in addition to their hopes for the future.

Ibsen’s “Little Eyolf” at Angelon Vima Theatre

The Gefyra theatre group presents Henrik Ibsen’s “Little Eyolf”, directed by Leonidas Papadopoulos at the theatre Angelon Vima.

culture events

Intimate jazz night in Athens

07/12/201506/12/2015 ENstaff Beton 7, Embassy of Norway, Norway, The Tore Johansen & Vigleik Storaas Duo

The Tore Johansen & Vigleik Storaas Duo will perform at Beton 7. Their jazz consist of original compositions paired with American tunes, with a focus on improvisation and ambience.

events sports

The Olympic Flame was handed over for the Youth Olympic Games

03/12/2015 ENstaff Embassy of Norway, Lillehammer 2016 Youth Olympic Games, Norway

The Games will take place in Lillehammer in 2016. The ceremony was attended by the President of the Hellenic Olympic Committee and the Chairperson of the Board “Lillehammer 2016″.

Norwegian short film screenings

Beton7 Center for the Arts in Athens in collaboration with the Embassy of Norway, the Norwegian Institute at Athens and

culture events

Norwegian short film screenings

26/11/201503/12/2015 ENstaff Beton 7, Embassy of Norway, Norway, Norwegian Film Institute, Norwegian Institue

The short films from 2012 and 2013 represent the talents of the future film industry in Norway, in all its diversity, both cultural and artistic.

culture events

“Alone or Unique? Diversity and Racism”

23/11/201522/11/2015 ENstaff Embassy of Norway, Eugene Gjelstad, Museum of Greek Children’s Art, Norway

The Museum of Greek Children’s Art in Athens is currently hosting a children’s exhibition, which aims at raising awairenss of the issue of racism.

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.