Vladimir Putin to visit Greece on May 27–28

27/05/201626/05/2016 ENstaff Alexis Tsipras, Greece, Prokopis Pavlopoulos, Russia, Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with the President of the Hellenic Republic, Prokopis Pavlopoulos and Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras.

interviews people

Avirama Golan, “Haaretz”: “What happened to Greece was a tragedy” [interview]

27/05/201626/05/2016 ENstaff Avirama Golan, Greece, Haaretz, interview, Israel

Israeli journalist and writer, Avirama Golan, recently visited Thessaloniki to participate at the International Book Fair. She spoke to EmbassyNews.net about her love for Greece, while she commented on the current politics in Greece and in Europe.

society

MSF: The alternative to the inhumane should not be the unknown for Idomeni refugees

26/05/201626/05/2016 ENstaff Greece, Idomeni, Medecins Sans Frontieres, MSF, refugee crisis, refugees

As the eviction of residents from Idomeni camp continues, MSF denounces the forced movement of thousands of refugees, the lack of information provided about their destinations and the restrictions imposed on humanitarian assistance.

in brief

The Embassy of Romania participated at Holocaust remembrance events

26/05/2016 ENstaff Embassy of Romania, Holocaust, IHRA

A photo exhibition, entitled, “Righteous Among Nations”, was inagurated and can be visited at the Diachronic Museum of Larissa.

culture events

A night of art from Azerbaijan

26/05/2016 ENstaff Azerbaijan State Dance Ensembe, Azerbaijan State Puppet Theatre, Embassy of Azerbaijan, Kamran Shahmardan

The Embassy of Azerbaijanwill present the Azerbaijan State Puppet Theatre, a concert of folk and classical music and a dance performance at the Piraeus Municipal Theatre.

european union

Economic governance a pillar of EU’s enlargement

26/05/201627/05/2016 ENstaff Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, EU, European Union, FYROM, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia, Turkey

Economic governance has become one of the pillars of EU’s enlargement policy, mirroring developments within the EU to strengthen economic policy under the European Semester. A new approach has been developed to help the enlargement partners strengthen macroeconomic stability, boost growth and meet the economic criteria for accession.

foreign affairs

Greek – Cypriot Foreign Ministers meet, discuss foreign policy

26/05/2016 ENstaff Cyprus, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Ministry, Greece, Kasoulides, Kotzias

Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias and Foreign Minister of Cyprus, Ioannis Kasoulides, in joint statements following the meeting of the National Council on Foreign Policy referred to foreign policy issues.

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culture events

Art-Athina 2016: The International Contemporary Art Fair of Athens

25/05/201625/05/2016 ENstaff Art-Athina, contemporary art

The 21st Art-Athina, the International Meeting of Contemporary art will open its gates at the Faliro Pavilion (Taekwondo Stadium) on

european union foreign affairs

Eurogroup unlocks further financial assistance to Greece

25/05/2016 ENstaff EU, Eurgroup, Greece, greek economy, IMF

The staff-level agreement between Greece and the institutions contains a package of reforms to be implemented by Greece, and an additional contingency mechanism.

foreign affairs

World leaders stress collective moral obligation to end suffering

24/05/201625/05/2016 ENstaff Turkey, United Nations, WHS, World Humanitarian Summit

The World Humanitarian Summit closed its doors in Istanbul. The two-day event brought together 55 heads of state and government and other officials from 173 countries.

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.