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International congress on Jorge Luis Borges

02/11/201602/11/2016 ENstaff Argentina, France, Greece, Jorge Luis Borges, Libreria, Spain

On the occasion of the 3oth anniversary since the death of Jorge Luis Borges, Libreria Espanola Nikolopoulos is organizing an international congress on November 4 and 5, 2016.

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Athens Declaration of the 1st Mediterranean EU Countries’ Summit

11/09/2016 ENstaff 1st Mediterranean EU Countries’ Summit, Anastasiades, Costa, Cyprus, EU, European Union, France, Greece, Hollande, Italy, Muscat, Portugal, Renzi, Spain, Tsipras

“We underline our strong commitment to European unity and our firm conviction that, by acting together, our countries are stronger and European citizens in a better position to control their future,” EU Mediterranean leader said.

society

Foreign Ministry announcement on the terrorist attack in Nice

15/07/2016 ENstaff France, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nice, terrorist attack

The Greek Foreign Ministry expressed its condemnation and abhorrence of the new, deadly terrorist attack in France.

in brief

Diplomats support Athens Pride 2016

07/06/201606/06/2016 ENstaff Athens Pride 2016, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, City of Athens, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, UK, USA

Diplomats of several Embassies in Athens will once again be expressing their support for the Athens Pride festival and parade on June 11, 2016 by taking part in the day-long event.

foreign affairs

FM Kotzias expresses his condolences to French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault

20/05/2016 ENstaff Egypt, Egypt Airlines, France, Greece, Nikos Kotzias

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias, spoke with his French counterpart, Jean-Marc Ayraulton, on the sidelines of the NATO Ministers in Brussels,

events

Prominent writers at the 13th Thessaloniki Book Fair

13/05/2016 ENstaff Canada, China, Egypt, France, Germany, HELEXPO, Israel, refugees, Romania, Thessaloniki Book Fair

More than 250 Greek and foreign writers have been invited to attend, from Israel, China, Canada, Germany, France, Egypt, Romania among other countries.

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Pascaline Bossu: “My Impressions of Greece” [interview]

09/05/201609/05/2016 ENstaff art, France, Greece, Herakleidon Museum, Kokkino Home, Pascaline Bossu

Greece has been a source of inspiration for Pascaline Bossu for decades. She made her first sketches of its landscapes when she was a student, but her connection with Greece became stronger through the years. She is now presenting her impressions in an exhibition of sketches, paintings and photographs at the Herakleidon Museum in Thissio.

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EU member-state Foreign Ministers visit Athens

08/04/201607/04/2016 ENstaff European Union, France, Holland, Italy, Malta, Nikos Xydakis, Slovakia

The purpose of the visit is to express the European solidarity with regard to the management of the migration/refugee crisis.

17th Francophone Film Festival – Athens

More than 40 French films will be screened during this year’s 17th Francophone Film Festival, due to take place from April 7th to the 13th.

culture events

The French cinema at its best!

06/04/201606/04/2016 ENstaff cinema, France, Francophone Film Festival, French Institute

More than 40 French films will be screened during this year’s 17th Francophone Film Festival, due to take place from April 7th to the 13th.

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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.