Nikos Voutsis met with the Chairman of the Russian State Duma

Ο πρόεδρος της Βουλής των Ελλήνων Νικόλαος Βούτσης (Δ) ανταλλάσει χειραψία με τον Πρόεδρο της Ρωσικής Κρατικής Δούμα Sergey Naryshkin, σε συνάντηση που είχαν στη Θεσσαλονίκη, Δευτέρα 4 Ιουλίου 2016. ΑΠΕ-ΜΠΕ/ΑΠΕ-ΜΠΕ/ΝΙΚΟΣ ΑΡΒΑΝΙΤΙΔΗΣ

Nikos Voutsis met with the Chairman of the Russian State Duma

05/07/201605/07/2016 ENstaff Greece, Russia, Thessaloniki

The President of the Hellenic Parliament, Nikos Voutsis met with the Chairman of the Russian State Duma, Sergey Naryshkin.

opinion

The moment of truth [opinion]

04/07/2016 Konstantinos M. Pantzios Brexit, Germany, Greece, UK

The referendum of June 23rd in Great Britain has been a historical warning towards the European leadership in politics, the economy and diplomacy.

foreign affairs

Greek FM Kotzias expresses solidarity to Turkish FM Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu

29/06/201630/06/2016 ENstaff Ataturk, Greece, terrorism, terrorist attack, Turkey

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias expressed his solidarity to the people of Turkey, following the terrorist attacks of June 28 at Istanbul’s airport.

“Tinos World Music Festival”: From Tinos island to the OCC’s roof

Two days after the Tinos World Music Festival, there will be a concert at the roof of Onassis Cultural Centre with the participation of Eva Quartet, Eliza Carthy and Yasemi Quartet.

foreign affairs

Kotzias: FYROM has a deficit in democratic functioning

20/06/2016 ENstaff Balkans, Foreign Affairs, foreign policy, FYROM, Greece, Turkey, veto, Western Balkans

Kotzias: “We are seeing the birth of a new, unique wave of nationalism in the Western Balkans, which must be the object of very close attention on the part of the whole of the European Union.”

culture events

Artists from Latin America, Greece and Portugal to celebrate International Music Day

17/06/201618/06/2016 ENstaff Greece, International Music Day, Latin America, Portugal

A concert will take place at the Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments, on June 19th, at 11:30 am.

econ/biz european union

ESM Board of Directors approves €7.5 billion disbursement to Greece

17/06/201618/06/2016 ENstaff economy, ESM, Greece

The country will use the €7.5 billion to meet debt servicing obligations and to help clear domestic arrears.

foreign affairs

Deputy FM Mardas meets with officials from SEVE and the Greek-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry

15/06/2016 ENstaff Germany, Greece, Greek - German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, SEVE

They discussed issues related to the ProGreece platform, an interactive network of German and Greek companies.

in brief

New leadership at the Greek Iranian Chamber of Commerce

15/06/201611/07/2016 ENstaff Greece, Greek-Iranian Chamber of Commerce, Iran

The aim of the Chambers is to promote the Greek – Iranian relations in the fields of the economy and investments and to streghthen the cultural ties of both countries.

foreign affairs

Foreign ministry on Albanian Cham banner in Euro match

13/06/2016 ENstaff Albania, banner, EURO 2016, football match, Greece, UEFA

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Efstratios Efthymiou has issued a statement in response to a journalist’s question regarding a provocative banner hung during the Albania-Switzerland soccer match.

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.