World leaders pledged over $10bn aid for Syrian refugees

World leaders pledged over $10bn aid for Syrian refugees

04/02/2016 ENstaff Germany, Kuwait, London, Norway, refugee crisis, SupportSyrians, Syria, UK, United Nations

The leaders of Germany, Kuwait, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United Nations agreed on a comprehensive new approach on how to respond to the Syria crisis.

people society

The Waypoint Documentary: Washington Post follows refugees on their journey through Lesbos to Europe

29/01/2016 ENstaff documentary, Greece, Lesbos, migrants, newspaper, refugee crisis, Turkey, Washington Post

Washington Post: “In the most common landing areas, along the island’s north shore, the Turkish coast is just five miles away. The crossing takes as little as an hour, but the trip can be deadly in bad weather…”

society

Refugee women on the move in Europe are at risk, says UN

25/01/2016 ENstaff FYROM, girls, Greece, migrants, refugee crisis, refugees, UNFPA, UNHCR, women, WRC

Refugee and migrant women and girls on the move in Europe face grave risks of sexual and gender-based violence, UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and the Women’s Refugee Commission (WRC) highlighted in a joint report issued last week.

foreign affairs

Foreign Minister Kotzias’ interview with German daily “Tageszietung”

22/01/201622/01/2016 ENstaff Foreign Affairs, Foreign Ministry, Greece, interview, Kotzias, refugee crisis

KOTZIAS: We have to combat the reasons behind the fleeing of refugees. In other words, for there to be peace in Syria. One of the big mistakes was the inadequate funding of the reception and accommodation spaces for the refugees in Lebanon and Jordan.

foreign affairs

PM Tsipras meets US VP Biden; discuss critical issues

20/01/2016 ENstaff Biden, Cyprus, Davos, energy, FYROM, Greece, refugee crisis, Tsipras, USA, WEF

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras met with US Vice President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos. Discussion focused on the Greek economic programme, the refugee issue, the Greek American cooperation, especially in energy investments, the Cyprus issue as well as the FYROM name issue.

interviews

Canadian MP Peter Fragiskatos: “The settlement of refugees is not just a government issue; it’s a national project.”

18/01/201618/01/2016 ENstaff Canada, Fragiskatos, government, Greece, Ontario, refugee crisis, refugee settlement, Trudeau

Newly elected MP Peter Fragiskatos with the Liberal Party of Justin Trudeau spoke on EmbassyNews.net about his priorities set for 2016 and the refugee/migration issue. As he said: “Canadians throughout our country have stepped up and expressed a desire to sponsor refugees from Syria, welcome them into their homes, and do whatever is required so that they feel welcome and a part of our community”.

european union foreign affairs

Alternate FM Xydakis meets with Netherlands Foreign Minister Bert Koenders

13/01/2016 ENstaff EU, European Union, Greece, Koenders, Netherlands, refugee crisis, Xydakis

Alternate Foreign Minister for European Affairs, Nikos Xydakis, met with Netherlands Foreign Minister Bert Koenders in Amsterdam today, within the framework of his short tour of Europe.

Western Balkans Route Leaders Meeting_EU_embassynews

european union foreign affairs

Progress following Western Balkans Route Leaders’ Meeting

10/01/201611/01/2016 ENstaff Balkans, EU, European Union, migrants, refugee crisis, refugees, Western Balkans Route

Senior officials from the countries and agencies present at the Western Balkans Route Leaders’ Meeting had a detailed discussion on recent trends concerning external borders and reception capacity.

society

Dutch government offers aid to Greek Red Cross

28/12/201527/12/2015 ENstaff Caspar Veldkamp, Greek Red Cross, reception centres, refugee crisis, The Netherlands

The Government of the Netherlands has decided to donate 1 million euros to support the Red Cross in the reception of refugees in Greece.

society

New tragedy off the coast of Turkey

24/12/201524/12/2015 ENstaff Lesvos, migrants, refugee crisis

Eighteen migrants, including six children, were killed on Thursday morning, while trying to reach the island of Lesvos.

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.