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| Posted: 26 May 2011 03:32 AM PDT  Speaking at a roundtable discussion during the OECD 50th Anniversary Week yesterday in Paris, Prime Minister George Papandreou stressed that Greece is responsible for getting itself out of its crisis and speculation over default and debt restructuring are hampering its efforts. "It is a Greek responsibility to deal with our own crisis" said Papandreou, adding that Greece is a victim of speculation in markets. The premier also underlined that despite press reports, Greece had "impressive results in a year: it decreased the deficit by 5 % and the primary deficit by 7.2 %, while there are forecasts for a primary surplus in 2012, thanks to the drastic measures." "We are changing Greece, we will be on track, we will do what is necessary. Leave us in peace to be able to bring Greece out of this crisis and we will do so," Papandreou said.  Meanwhile, Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou - participating in a debate on Greek Economic Crisis at the Institut de Relations Internationales et Strategiques (IRIS) yesterday in Paris - said that reforms are working and the economy is adjusting, while the country isn't contemplating leaving the euro. "Europe needs to give a clear response if it wants to preserve the euro-zone," Papaconstantinou said, adding that "what we've created is imperfect, but it is much better than what went on before." YouTube: OECD Roundtable "Riding the storm-Lessons from leaders" [VIDEO]  |
| Posted: 26 May 2011 03:32 AM PDT  The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) released yesterday its Economic Outlook 2011, which forecasts that global recovery is firmly under way but is taking place at different speeds across countries and regions, and it is surrounded by downside risks. According to the report, Greece's economy will return to growth in 2012, emerging from a three-year recession, in a recovery that remains "fraught with risks." After contracting 2.9 % this year, the Greek economy will expand 0.6 % next year, while the deficit will decline to 7.5% of GDP this year. Kathimerini Daily: OECD sees Greek growth in 2012 but lots of risks  |
| Posted: 26 May 2011 03:32 AM PDT
 Investments in renewable energy sources have more than doubled in the past year and it is estimated that in 2011 the figure will reach €250 million, while by 2020, the target is to reach € 16 billion. The Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climatic Change is set on cutting back on electric power supply expenses for islands still not connected to the mainland grid. The present cost is estimated at € 500 million, due to lack of advanced infrastructure in interconnected electricity grids. Ministry of Environment, Energy & Climate Change: National Renewable Energy Action Plan
 Meanwhile, the environment ministry has unveiled its 'Green Island' and 'Green Village' projects, which aim to have the eligible communities shortlisted and all necessary paperwork done before the end of November. A pilot 'Greek Island' programme is already underway on the small island of Aghios Efstratios, with the islet of Lipsoi considered as the next likely candidate. A village on the mountains of Arta has been earmarked for the 'Green Village' programme. "Green communities" projects aim at reducing dependence on fossil fuels and carbon emissions to effectively zero.  |
| Posted: 26 May 2011 03:32 AM PDT EXHIBITIONS
 As part of the programme Our Shared Europe the Benaki Museum is hosting, until July 26, the exhibition Evliya Çelebi: The Book of Travels aiming at fostering the dialogue for mutual respect and understanding with the Islamic communities of Europe. Evliya Çelebi was a 17th century traveler, who, inspired by a dream, set out on a journey that simultaneously became a spiritual quest through the Ottoman Empire. He gathered his adventures in The Book of Travels known as Seyahatname.
 The Roma people are taking a seat of honour at the Byzantine & Christian Museum, which is holding a series of events from May 23 to June 12, starting with the inauguration of a three-part exhibition showcasing paintings and photographs. The rest of the program consists of screenings of fiction and documentary films highlighting the culture of the Roma all across Europe. Moreover, on June 1 there will be a round-table discussion addressing the depiction of the Roma in the media M U S I C
 The Alexandrov Academic Ensemble of Song and Dance of the Russian Army is coming to Greece, for 3 performances on June 1-3, at the Badminton Theatre in Athens. The Ensemble is Russia's largest military artistic team, founded in 1928. Today, it numbers more than 180 members: 9 soloists, 64 in the male chorus, 38 in the orchestra and 35 in the mixed dance group. T A L K S & L E C T U R E S
 Determined to maintain a note of optimism in these difficult times, the Onassis Cultural Centre has decided to end this season's cycle of "Talks and Thoughts" with a feast of words, sounds and images in honour of food. The event, titled Stories around the dinner table: The art of food and relationships, will feature speakers who are intimately familiar with the art of food and its delights, culinary and otherwise.  |
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