Minister-Delegate for Relations with Romanians Abroad, Dan Stoenescu: “Free movement within the EU should be a principle that all member states adhere to” [interview]

21/03/201621/03/2016 ENstaff business opportunities, Dan Stoenescu, Embassy of Romania, EU, Lucian Fatu, refugee crisis, Romania

Minister-Delegate for Relations with Romanians Abroad, Dan Stoenescu recently visited Greece. Referring to the refugee crisis the minister said: “It is a common issue, that needs to be approached in a common way by all European countries. Romania is very well aware of the struggle of some EU countries to deal with is issue and we are ready to help.”

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EU and Turkey reach agreement on refugee issue

19/03/201620/03/2016 ENstaff Donald Tusk, EU, European Union, Greece, refugee crisis, Turkey

According to European Council president Donald Tusk, the agreement aims at stopping the flow of irregular migration via Turkey to Europe.

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EU-Turkey Summit: Negotiations on the refugee crisis to resume on Friday

18/03/2016 ENstaff Ahmet Davutoglou, Donald Tusk, EU, Jean Claude Juncker, refugee crisis, Turkey

A meeting of the European Council President Donald Tusk, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu is expected take place in Brussels.

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European Council to examine agreement with Turkey on refugee issue

16/03/2016 ENstaff borders, EU, European Union, Greece, migrants, refugee crisis, Turkey, Tusk

Tusk: “The objective is clear: an agreement acceptable to all 28 Member States as well as to our Turkish partners. Work is progressing but there is still a lot to do.”

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UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie Pitt visited Greece

16/03/2016 ENstaff Alexis Tsipras, Angelina Jolie PItt, refugee crisis, UHCR

UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie Pitt met with Prime Minsiter Alexis Tsipras and discussed the current refugee crisis and the situation in Idomeni.

The destroyed neighbourhood of Khalidiya in the Old City of Homs, Syria. Homs has been witness to some of the worst fighting of the Syrian conflict and the Old City district now lies in ruins. The area is largely uninhabitable however a few people are attempting to return and rebuild.
The fighting stopped in the Old City in April 2014 and since then a small number of residents, around 2000, have returned to the area. UNHCR is providing humanitarian aid to the majority of people in Homs and rural Homs with food, core relief items, shelter, protection services, health, education and psycho-social support. One of the biggest challenges facing the returnees is rebuilding their homes in old Homs and Hamediyeh, a project supported by UNHCR. ; Homs has been witness to some of the worst fighting of the Syrian conflict and the Old City district now lies in ruins. An estimated 2000-3000 people have returned to old city of Homs after years of displacement.

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Syria conflict enters 6th year

15/03/201615/03/2016 ENstaff Filippo Grandi, refugee crisis, Syria, UNHCR

“Syria is the biggest humanitarian and refugee crisis of our time, a continuing cause of suffering for millions which should be garnering a groundswell of support around the world,” said UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi.

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Refugee crisis tops the agenda of the EU General Affairs Council

15/03/201615/03/2016 ENstaff EU General Affairs Council, European Union, Ministry of Foreign Affaris, Nikos Xydakis, refugee crisis

Alternate Foreign Minister for European Affairs, Nikos Xydakis, participated in the meeting of the EU General Affairs Council, held on Tuesday in Brussels.

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EU Commissioner Avramopoulos visits Idomeni border area

15/03/201615/03/2016 ENstaff Avramopoulos, borders, EU, European Commission, European Union, Greece, Idomeni, migrants, refugee crisis

EU Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos, in his remarks during his visit to Idomeni in Greek-FYROM borders, said: “What we see today in Idomeni should be the last chapter of a tragedy that must not be repeated. We need to stop it…”

foreign affairs

Alternate FM Nikos Xydakis meets with Italian Dpt Minister to the PM for European Affairs, Sandro Gozi

11/03/2016 ENstaff borders, European Asylum System, Gozi, Greece, Italy, migrants, refugee crisis, Renzi, Xydakis

During their meeting in Rome yesterday, Alternate Foreign Minister Nikos Xydakis and his Italian counterpart, the Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister for European Affairs, Sandro Gozi, ascertained that “citizens look upon the European Union with skepticism. This is not the fault of citizens, but of the policies implemented by the Union. And we have to try to change this.”

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Refugee crisis: European Council shows solidarity with Greece by approving emergency support

09/03/201609/03/2016 ENstaff EU, European Council, refugee crisis

The Commission estimates that a total of €700 million will be needed in 2016-2018 to address the needs of refugees.

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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.