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Piraeus Port Authority unveils €294 million investment plans to boost cruise sector

26/05/2017 ENstaff 4th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum, cruise industry, economy, Greeece, investments, Piraeus Port Authority, sea tourism, Theodora Riga, tourism

The Piraeus Port Authority is planning to invest some 294 million euros in the next five years to upgrade its existing infrastructure and increase competitiveness in the cruise industry.

culture events

“VOYAGE” exhibition extended until August 27 at Museum Herakleidon

24/05/201725/05/2017 ENstaff Antikythera mechanism, Athens, Herakleidon Museum, Thisio, Voyage

The exhibition “VOYAGE-Greek Shipbuilding and Seafaring from antiquity to modern times” currently on display at the Museum Herakleidon will be extended until August 27.

society

UNHCR launches HELP, new information platform for refugees in Greece

09/04/201709/04/2017 ENstaff Greece, HELP, information, internet, refugee crisis, UNHCR, website

At help.unhcr.org/greece, refugees and asylum seekers can find tailored and reliable information about the asylum procedure in Greece, their rights and obligations while in the country, and processes such as relocation, family reunification and voluntary return.

in brief

10th Poetry Recital

15/03/201719/03/2017 ENstaff Elia Ramirez Rouvalis, ladinos, poetry recital, Spanish

Elia Ramirez Rouvalis and argentinos.gr, along with the Cultural Park and the Poets’ Circle and Athens spanish and ladinos communities will hold the 10th Poetry Recital on Saturday, March 18.

Since March 20, 2016, when the EU externalized its borders by striking a deal with Turkey, people fleeing war and persecution have faced extremely tough conditions on the Greek islands.

MSF has tried to shed a light on the living conditions of asylum seekers in Samos. More than 1,100 people are living in the hotspot there, without sufficient information about their future. There are major delays in their processing, due to a lack of manpower to handle their applications.

Unfortunately we were unable to film or take pictures of living conditions inside the Samos hotspot because the administrator there did not allow us to do so.

Even though the hotspot doors are open people cannot afford to live anywhere else. Many of the people there have been stuck for up to nine months, with no clear idea of what their future holds.

Asylum seekers stuck in Samos are emotionally exhausted. Many of those we met just want to be reunited with their families elsewhere in Europe. They dont want to remain in a country that does not have the means to properly host them.

society

MSF: One year after the EU-Turkey deal: Migrants and asylum seekers are paying the price with their health

15/03/201719/03/2017 ENstaff aylum seekers, Medecins Sans Frontieres, migrants, MSF, refugees

MSF calls on the EU and member state leaders to radically change their approach to migration and ensure a swift end to the unnecessary suffering.

society

As war enters 7th tear, UNHCR warns Syria is ‘at a crossroads’

13/03/2017 ENstaff Grandi, humanitarian aid, refugees, Syria, UNHCR, war

As the world prepares to mark yet another tragic milestone in the brutal Syrian conflict, UNHCR urges the international community to redouble its generous support to help offset the continued, intense suffering of millions of innocent civilians in the country and the region.

society

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.

culture events

“Hellas” Frigate: Guided tours by creator Dimitris Maras

10/03/201712/03/2017 ENstaff Dimitris Maras, exhibition, Museum Herakleidon, Voyage

On the occasion of the Greek national holiday of March 25th, creator Dimitris Maras will hold guided tours at the Museum Herakleidon premises.

foreign affairs

Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias visits Georgia

09/03/201709/03/2017 ENstaff Georgia, MFA, Mikheil Janelidze, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Kotzias

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias visited Georgia and met with his counterpart Mikheil Janelidze.

econ/biz european union

EU budget 2014-2020: Council agrees to put greater focus on new priorities

09/03/2017 ENstaff EU budget, European Council, European Union, MFF

The European Council agreed to adjust the EU’s multi-annual financial framework (MFF) for 2014-2020 to bring it in line with new priorities.

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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.