New leadership at the Greek Iranian Chamber of Commerce

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

Greece and Iran strengthen diplomatic relations

08/02/2016 ENstaff Alexis Tsipras, Eshaq Jahangiri, Greece, Iran, Nikos Kotzias

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and the first Iranian Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri on Monday agreed to further strengthen the diplomatic, economic and cultural ties of both countries.

foreign affairs

FM Kotzias visits Baku, flies to Amsterdam, then Tehran

02/02/2016 ENstaff Amsterdam, Azerbaijan, Baku, EU, Iran, Kotzias, Tehran, Tsipras

Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias departs today [Feb-2] for Baku, where he will carry out an official visit at the invitation of his counterpart the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, Elmar Mammadyarov.

society

IOM: Refugee arrivals in Greece spike in January

20/01/201620/01/2016 ENstaff Afghanistan, IOM, Iran, Iraq, Italy, refugeecrisis, Syria

Since the beginning of 2016, IOM estimates that 31,244 migrants and refugees have arrived in Greece by sea. This is some 21 times as many as the 1,472 recorded by the Greek Coast Guard for the whole of January 2015.

european union

Iran: European Council lifts all nuclear-related economic and financial EU sanctions

17/01/2016 ENstaff EU, EU Council, European Union, IAEA, Iran, JCPOA, Mogherini, nuclear, sanctions, Zarif

European Council lifted all nuclear-related economic and financial EU sanctions against Iran. This follows verification by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on 16 January 2016 that Iran has implemented the agreed nuclear-related measures as set out in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

foreign affairs

FM Kotzias: ‘We want to make Greece an energy center’

28/12/201528/12/2015 ENstaff Cyprus, Egypt, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Ministry, Greece, Iran, Israel, Kotzias, Lebanon, Middle East, Palestine

FM Kotzias: “We want to make Greece an energy center. This will upgrade our geopolitical and geo-economic capabilities. It will enable us to have energy at a competitive a cost and at competitive prices. It will contribute to stability in the region.”

foreign affairs

FM Kotzias is visiting the Islamic Republic of Iran

30/11/201529/11/2015 ENstaff Foreign Affairs, Foreign Ministry, Greece, Iran, Iran-Greece Forum, Kotzias, visit

Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias is visiting the Islamic Republic of Iran, accompanied by Deputy Foreign Minister Dimitris Mardas, Deputy Industry Minister Theodora Tzakri, and a Greek business delegation.

foreign affairs

Foreign Minister Kotzias: ‘Greece and Iran are linked by at least 4,000 years of common history’

29/11/2015 ENstaff Foreign Affairs, Foreign Ministry, Greece, Iran, Kotzias

Kotzias: “The world is changing. Nothing is as it was. This is why foreign policy must be proactive. It has to be able, in a timely manner, to recognize the problems; to study and shape alternative solutions; to be able to choose the best possible strategy and, at the same time, ensure its implementation.”

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.