EU: Debate on migration, security, Russia, Brexit and employement

EU: Debate on migration, security, Russia, Brexit and employement

14/12/2016 ENstaff Brexit, European Union, migration, refugee crisis, Russia

Political group leaders on Wednesday discussed how to relieve the humanitarian tragedy in Aleppo, sanctions against Russia and ways to boost European defence capacities ahead of the European Summit.

econ/biz

Astir Palace redevelopment plans revealed

07/12/201614/12/2016 ENstaff Astir Palace, economy, privatizations, TAIPED, Vouliagmeni

Astir Palace’s re-development project will reach 600 million euros, according to the plans revealed in a press conference on Tuesday at the resort’s premises in the coastal area of Vouliagmeni.

culture events

“Between two homelands”

05/12/201618/12/2016 ENstaff Between two homelands, Christos Karakasis, Edge Hill University, Kouinta Productions, UK

The documentary by Christos Karakasis will be screened at the Edge Hill University, UK.

in brief people

“The Christmas boat”

03/12/201618/12/2016 ENstaff exhibition, Museum Herakleidon, shipbuilding

The Heraklidon Museum is organizing special guided tours to the exhibition on shipbuilding, that is currently underway.

culture events

The 1st Series Balkans Pilots Screenings successfully completed

22/11/201630/11/2016 ENstaff 1st Series Balkans Pilots Screenings, Balkan Series, Kassandras

Fans, showrunners, writers, artists, curators and locals that gathered together and celebrated the very first TV, web & mobile series pilots festival organized in Southeastern Europe.

in brief

The International Christmas bazaar at Helexpo

19/11/201601/12/2016 ENstaff Friends of the Child, HELEXPO, International Christmas bazaar

Athens embassies are participating in the International Christmas Bazaar, hosted by the non-profitable Charity Association “Friends of the Child”.

culture events

Exhibition on shipbuilding underway at the Museum Herakleidon

19/11/201619/11/2016 ENstaff exhibition, Museum Herakleidon, shipbuilding

Special lectues to take place from November 25-26, by experts on shipbuilding and artists.

On 24 September 2015, migrants and refugees from countries including Iraq, the Syrian Arab Republic, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, as well as regions of the Balkans and Africa arrive by special train in Berlin.

In September 2015, around 600 refugees and migrants arrive daily to be registered and receive legal documentation to remain in Germany. The exodus of people from Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East to Europe is the largest movement of people since World War II. In industrialized countries such as Greece and Germany, UNICEF stands ready to provide assistance requested by governments and has already undertaken a number of assessments to support local authorities facing unprecedented numbers of refugees and migrants. As these assessments are concluded, UNICEF is ready to provide further assistance as required, in line with its expertise.

european union

25 million children in the EU at risk of poverty or social exclusion

17/11/2016 ENstaff EU, European Union, EUROSTAT, households, poverty, social exclusion, society

In 2015, around 25 million children, or 26.9% of the population aged 0 to 17, in the European Union (EU) were at risk of poverty or social exclusion.

foreign affairs

Barack Obama: “Greece needs debt relief because people need hope”

17/11/201630/11/2016 ENstaff Barack Obama, Obama visit, U.S. president

Speaking at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre Obama highlighted the need for Greece’s creditors to agree to debt relief.

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culture events

Series Balkans at Kassandras

15/11/201630/11/2016 ENstaff Kassandras, pilot series, Series Balkans

Series Balkans presents a 3-days program of meetings, screenings, lectures, tributes and contests focused on TV pilot series.

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.