Norway

destinations

Bike your way across Norway

10/08/2016 ENstaff cycling, Norway, Oslo

The national cycle routes will guide you along fjords, through forests and even across mountains.

foreign affairs

FM Kotzias at the ASEM Summit in Mongolia

15/07/201615/07/2016 ENstaff ASEM Summit, Greece, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Kotzias, Norway, Singapore

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias attended the ASEM Summit and held talks with the Foreign Ministers of Singapore and Norway.

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.

society

Refugee crisis: Norway launched new rescue boat

02/06/201602/06/2016 ENstaff Embassy of Norway, Hellenic Rescue Team of Attica, Norway, Redningsselskapet., refugee crisis

The rescue boat “Norway 2” was recently launched and named in Lesvos by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

society

EEA and Norway Grants: Working together for a green, competitive, inclusive Europe

05/05/201605/05/2016 ENstaff EEA Grants, Embassy of Norway, Greece, Norway

The EEA and Norway Grants have helped to strengthen ties and cooperation between Norway and the beneficiary countries. In the new period, emphasis will be placed on further developing bilateral cooperation.

culture events

Silvert Høyem to perform in Athens

22/04/201622/04/2016 ENstaff concert, Madrugada, Norway, Silvert Høyem

Saturday’s concert in Athens is sold out and Silvert Høyem will perform an extra concert on Sunday at Piraeus 117 Academy.

Swedish Embassy in Idomeni_embassynews.net

society

Ambassadors of Nordic countries visited Idomeni

08/04/201608/04/2016 ENstaff Denmark, Idomeni, Norway, refugee crisis, Sweden, UNHCR

The purpose of the visits was to get updated information about the situation in Idomeni and in the new reception center in Diavata.

27th annual open meeting by the Norwegian Institute

The keynote lecture will be given by Dr. Søren Handberg (University of Oslo).

econ/biz

Electric car sales rise in Norway

29/03/2016 ENstaff business, electric cars, Norway, sales, tourism

Travelling through Norway in an electric car gets even easier, as new, quick chargers are placed near popular tourist destinations.

society

Norway supports refugees in Greece

21/03/2016 ENstaff Embassy of Norway, EU Civil Protection Mechanism, Norway, refugee crisis

Norway supports Greece dealing with the asylum and migration situation by delivering beds and bed mattresses via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.

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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.