UNHCR underscores humanitarian imperative for refugees

UNHCR underscores humanitarian imperative for refugees

10/03/201709/03/2017 ENstaff migrants, refugees, UNHCR, USA

In light of the Executive Order regarding U.S. refugee resettlement, UNHCR underscores that refugees are ordinary people forced to flee war, violence and persecution in their home countries.

in brief

Diplomats support Athens Pride 2016

07/06/201606/06/2016 ENstaff Athens Pride 2016, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, City of Athens, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, UK, USA

Diplomats of several Embassies in Athens will once again be expressing their support for the Athens Pride festival and parade on June 11, 2016 by taking part in the day-long event.

society

U.S. Embassy and EUCOM provide humanitarian assistance in Greece

14/04/2016 ENstaff David Pearce, EUCOM, refugee crisis, U.S. Embassy, UNHCR, USA

Thousands of beds, sleeping bags, blankets, pillows, diapers and other necessities were provided to the Hellenic Republic First Reception Service for distribution at sites across Greece.

econ/biz

Greek startups to participate at the SXSW Digital Creativity Festival in the U.S.

09/03/201609/03/2016 ENstaff business, Embassy of the United States, Greece, Greek startups, USA

Greek professionals and startups will be showcasing their work this month at the 23rd annual event, “South by Southwest (SXSW) Conferences & Festivals” in Austin, USA.

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.

econ/biz european union

U.S. – EU Cyber Dialogue

08/12/2015 ENstaff Cyber Dialogue, Europe, information, internet governance, ITC, telecommunications, USA

On the occasion of the second meeting of the U.S.-EU Cyber Dialogue in Washington, DC on December 7, 2015, the participants jointly affirmed specific areas of collaboration and cooperation.

foreign affairs

Kotzias – Kerry confirm USA-Greece ‘unbreakable’ relationship

05/12/2015 ENstaff diplomacy, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Ministry, Greece, Kerry, Kotzias, refugee crisis, USA

“Greece is an important player in the region. It is at the center of a triangle of instability, with Libya and Syria at the base and Ukraine at the top. And it is a stable country that also radiates stability in the region.”

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.