Slovenia approves 1.05 mln euros aid to Greece‏

Slovenia approves 1.05 mln euros aid to Greece‏

13/04/2016 ENstaff Greece, migration, refugee crisis, Slovenia

The Slovenian assistance to Greece will include beds, blankets, a first aid tent, heaters, sleeping mats and sleeping bags, raincoats, rubber boots and baby dippers.

foreign affairs

Prime Ministers or Greece and Portugal sign declaration against austerity

12/04/2016 ENstaff Alexis Tsipras, Antonio Costa, austerity, economy, European Union, Greece, Portugal, refugee crisis

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa emphasized the need for a joint refugee policy, based on solidarity.

foreign affairs

Greece, Cyprus and Jordan held 1st Trilateral Political Consultations

12/04/2016 ENstaff 1st Trilateral Political Consultations, Cyprus, Greece, Jordan, migration, refugee crisis, terrorism

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, Ambassador Alexandros N. Zenon, hosted a meeting with his counterparts from Jordan and Greece.

society

UNHCR regrets violence at Idomeni

11/04/2016 ENstaff borders, Eidomeni, EU, European Union, FYROM, Greece, Idomeni, police, refugee crisis, UNHCR, violence

Violence at the Greece-Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia border near Eidomeni and the extensive scenes we have all seen of teargas in use are a matter of great worry to UNHCR. It should be too for all who are concerned with Europe’s response to the situation of refugees and migrants.

society

Greece condemns violent incidents in Idomeni

11/04/2016 ENstaff FYROM, Greece, Idomeni, refugee crisis, violence

The Head of Greece’s Liaison Office in FYROM, Ambassador Theoharis Lalakos, made two severe demarches on Sunday regarding the violent incidents that took place in Idomeni.

interviews

Ambassador of Sweden: “It is of outmost importance to have a joint and coordinated solution to the refugee crisis” [interview]

11/04/201622/04/2016 ENstaff asylum, EU, European Union, Greece, refugee crisis, Sweden, Wrangberg

The Ambassador of Sweden H.E. Charlotte Wrangberg spoke to EmbassyNews.net about the refugee crisis, Europe’s responsibility on the matter as well as the EU-Turkey agreement that she considers a first step and a contribution to a long-term solution of the refugee situation.

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.

european union society

Commission proposes reforms to the Common European Asylum System

07/04/2016 ENstaff asylum seekers. Common European Asylum System, Dimitris Avramopoulos, European Commission, refugee crisis

The European Commission aims at presenting options for a fair and sustainable system for allocating asylum applicants among Member States.

opinion

The Europeanists and the others [opinion]

05/04/2016 Konstantinos M. Pantzios European Union, Greece, refugee crisis, Turkey

The leadership of Turkey has shown no interest at all to the European cultural values, as the continent has become a ground of profit, without any geopolitical return for the West.

society

UNHCR urges immediate safeguards to be in place before any returns begin under EU-Turkey deal

04/04/2016 ENstaff Greece, refugee crisis, UNHCR

UNHCR does not object to returns of people without protection needs and who have not asked for asylum, providing that human rights are adhered to.

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.