“The Journey. People on the Move”

Volunteer doctors and paramedics try to revive a baby after a boat carrying more than 200 refugees and migrants sunk while crossing part of the Aegean sea from Turkey, on the Greek island of Lesbos, October 28, 2015.
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“The Journey. People on the Move”

16/05/201616/05/2016 ENstaff "The Journey. People On The Move", Benaki Museum, refugee crisis, SolidarityNow

The Benaki Museum and SolidarityNow on Monday inaugurated an exhibition of photos by eight renowned photographers/photojournalists from Greece.

foreign affairs

FM Kotzias: Greece should not become part of Turkey’s problem

15/05/2016 ENstaff Balkans, Foreign Affairs, foreign policy, Greece, Kotzias, refugee crisis, Turkey

Kotzias: “Problems arise objectively from the ongoing violations and provocations committed by a portion of our neighbour’s military machine. But there should be no underestimation of our resolve to defend our country’s sovereign rights and territorial integrity.”

events

“Heroes”: A tribute to David Bowie

13/05/201613/05/2016 ENstaff concert, David Bowie, Heroes, refugee crisis, UNHCR

All the proceeds of the concert will go towards the support of refugees, under the auspices of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

foreign affairs

Alternate FM Xydakis met with UN Secretary General’s Special Representative for Migration

13/05/2016 ENstaff Nikos Xydakis, Peter D. Sutherland, refugee crisis, United Nations

Among the issues discussed was the refugee crisis and the actions that need to be taken, to support not only the people escaping war zones, but also transit and reception states.

society

UN expert launches follow-up visit to assess impact on human rights

13/05/201613/05/2016 ENstaff François Crépeau, migrants, refugee crisis, UNHCR

The UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants, François Crépeau, is visiting Greece between May 12-16 to gather information on the complex management of the Greek border, and its impact on the human rights of migrants.

european union society

EU proposes new approach to better support displaced people through its external action

28/04/2016 ENstaff EU, European Commission, refugee crisis, refugees

The European Commission puts forward new approach to change the way refugees and displaced people are supported in external action policies.

society

Queen Rania visited refugee camp in Greece

27/04/2016 ENstaff IRC, Jordan, Lesvos, Queen Rania, refugee crisis, refugees

Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah called for a collective global response to the refugee crisis during her visit to Lesvos.

society

Ministry of Interior and UNHCR strengthen collaboration in refugee crisis

24/04/2016 ENstaff accommodation, government, Greece, Ministry of Interior, Mouzalas, refugee crisis, UNHCR

The Ministry of Interior and Administrative Reconstruction (Alternate Minister for Migration Policy) and UNHCR are strengthening their collaboration for the provision of accommodation and assistance to the refugees who are currently in Greece, a joint news release said.

society

Survivors report massive loss of life in latest Mediterranean Sea tragedy

21/04/2016 ENstaff asylum, migrants, refugee crisis, UNHCR

According to UNHCR as many as 500 people may have lost their lives, when a large ship went down in the Mediterranean Sea at an unknown location between Libya and Italy.

european union society

EU provides €83 million to improve conditions for refugees in Greece

20/04/201620/04/2016 ENstaff Christos Stylianides, EU, Ioannis Mouzalas, refugee crisis

EU Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, Christos Stylianides, signed the first contracts in Athens.

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.