Global celebrities join campaign to support refugees

Global celebrities join campaign to support refugees

16/06/2016 ENstaff #WithRefugees, refugee crisis, UNCHR

UNHCR launched a major campaign that asks the world to stand together with refugees. UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett appears in the video from Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan.

foreign affairs

Deputy FM Mardas meets with officials from SEVE and the Greek-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry

15/06/2016 ENstaff Germany, Greece, Greek - German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, SEVE

They discussed issues related to the ProGreece platform, an interactive network of German and Greek companies.

in brief

Greece establishes General Consulate in Erbil

15/06/2016 ENstaff Iraq, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Kotzias

The Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Kotzias heavily promoted the initiative to set up a General Consulate in Erbil, in an effort to boost Greek diplomacy in the region.

in brief

ND Diplomatic Advisor met with Palestinian Ambassador

15/06/2016 ENstaff Embassy of the State of Palestine, New Democracy, Palestine

The Ambassador of the State of Palestine in Athens, H.E. Marwan Toubassi recently received Mr. Constantinos Alexandris, Diplomatic Advisor of New Democracy President Kyriakos Mirtsotakis.

in brief

New leadership at the Greek Iranian Chamber of Commerce

15/06/201611/07/2016 ENstaff Greece, Greek-Iranian Chamber of Commerce, Iran

The aim of the Chambers is to promote the Greek – Iranian relations in the fields of the economy and investments and to streghthen the cultural ties of both countries.

Jeroen Dijsselbloem_EU Newsroom_embassynews

european union

Dijsselbloem concerned about flexible application of Stability and Growth Pact rules

14/06/2016 ENstaff Dijsselbloem, Dutch Presidency, ECOFIN, EU, European Commission, European Union, Juncker, Schäuble, Stability and Growth Pact

Dutch finance minister and ECOFIN Chair Jeroen Dijsselbloem worries that the way in which the EU Commission applies Stability and Growth Pact rules may not be entirely objective, he told Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee MEPs.

culture events

Contemporary Print Art at Herakleidon Museum

14/06/201616/06/2016 ENstaff City of Athens, Herakleidon Museum, print art

A group exhibition dedicated to the art of contemporary printmaking will open its doors on June 17th at the Herakleidon Museum in Athens.

european union

EU: World’s biggest single market

14/06/201613/06/2016 ENstaff EU, EU presidency, European Commission, European Parliament, European Union, Single Market

Europe’s business leaders gathered in Amsterdam with a clear agenda: how to get more from the European Union’s Single Market.

culture events

THEArTistatement: Artists and activists meet at Beton 7

13/06/201613/06/2016 ENstaff Beton 7, Embassy of Norway, EUNIC, THEArTistatement

“THEArTistatement” is a creative expression and communication platform where artists and activists from around the world introduce issues, make recommendations and work as a community expecting a change.

foreign affairs

Foreign ministry on Albanian Cham banner in Euro match

13/06/2016 ENstaff Albania, banner, EURO 2016, football match, Greece, UEFA

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Efstratios Efthymiou has issued a statement in response to a journalist’s question regarding a provocative banner hung during the Albania-Switzerland soccer match.

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.