Ban-Ki moon urges countries along Balkan route to keep borders open

Ban-Ki moon urges countries along Balkan route to keep borders open

26/02/201626/02/2016 ENstaff Ban Ki-moon, migration, refugee crisis, UN

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on all countries along the Balkan route, including Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia and FYROM to keep their borders open “in a spirit of responsibility sharing and solidarity.”

culture foreign affairs

UN General Assembly adopts Resolution on “Return or restitution of cultural property to the countries of origin”

11/12/2015 ENstaff cultural heritage, culture, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Ministry, Greece, Kotzias, monuments, UN

The Resolution on “Return or restitution of cultural property to the countries of origin” was unanimously adopted yesterday by the Plenary of the UN General Assembly, following a Greek initiative.

opinion

Paris COP21: World leaders under pressure

30/11/201530/11/2015 Eleftheria Pantziou climate change, COP21PARIS, Kyoto Protocol, UN

Representatives of 195 countries are expected to arrive this week in Paris to participate in a major UN climate change conference, known as the Conference of the Parties.

foreign affairs

‘Very significant number’ of Eritreans joining exodus to Europe

31/10/201531/10/2015 ENstaff Africa, Eritrea, Europe, exodus, human rights, refugees, UN

“A very significant number” of Eritreans are fleeing a country “that is not in a situation of conflict or unrest” to seek a life free from fear, the head of a UN-appointed commission of inquiry on human rights in the east African nation told the UN General Assembly last week [Oct-29].

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.