International congress on Jorge Luis Borges

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International congress on Jorge Luis Borges

02/11/201602/11/2016 ENstaff Argentina, France, Greece, Jorge Luis Borges, Libreria, Spain

On the occasion of the 3oth anniversary since the death of Jorge Luis Borges, Libreria Espanola Nikolopoulos is organizing an international congress on November 4 and 5, 2016.

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european union foreign affairs

Athens Declaration of the 1st Mediterranean EU Countries’ Summit

11/09/2016 ENstaff 1st Mediterranean EU Countries’ Summit, Anastasiades, Costa, Cyprus, EU, European Union, France, Greece, Hollande, Italy, Muscat, Portugal, Renzi, Spain, Tsipras

“We underline our strong commitment to European unity and our firm conviction that, by acting together, our countries are stronger and European citizens in a better position to control their future,” EU Mediterranean leader said.

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European Council agrees to zero fines and new deadlines for Portugal and Spain

08/08/201610/08/2016 ENstaff deficit, European Council, Portugal, Spain

It also stepped up the excessive deficit procedure for both countries, setting new correction deadlines and giving notice of measures to be taken.

european union

Ecofin decides sanctions against Portugal and Spain

12/07/2016 ENstaff deficit, ECOFIN, economy, EU, Portugal, sanctions, Spain

Ecofin found that Portugal and Spain had not taken effective action in response to its recommendations on measures to correct their excessive deficits.

culture events

The Athens Hispanic Film Festival at Lais

02/06/2016 ENstaff Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Spain, Venezuela

Thirteen recent films which have impressed audiences and critics worldwide will be screened at the Lais Open Air Cinema.

econ/biz european union

High unemployment rates in Greece and Spain

04/04/2016 ENstaff European Union, Greece, Spain, unemployment

According to Eurostat, the euro area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 10.3% in February 2016, down from 10.4% in January 2016.

culture events

The 9th Poetry Recital in Athens

18/03/201618/03/2016 ENstaff Elia Ramirez, Latin America, Mexico, poetry, Portugal, Spain

The Poetry Recital will include poetry reading in Greek, Spanish, Portuguese and Ladino and a concert of folk music from Latin America.

destinations

Chios: The area of Kampos among the most endangered heritage sites

17/03/201617/03/2016 ENstaff Armenia, Estonia, Europa Nostra, Finland, France, Greece, Spain, Turkey

Europa Nostra and the European Investment Bank Institute announced the seven most endangered heritage sites in Europe in 2016.

The 5th Ibero-American Theatre Festival at the Cervantes Institute

A tribute to the Spanish Theatre in the presence of theatre writers Denise Despeyroux, Eugenio Amaya and José Padilla.

culture events

The Cervantes Institute hosts the 5th Ibero-American Theatre Festival

29/02/2016 ENstaff Centro Dramático Nacional, Cervantes Institute, Embassy of Spain, Spain, theatre

A tribute to the Spanish Theatre in the presence of theatre writers Denise Despeyroux, Eugenio Amaya and José Padilla.

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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.