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- PM in Paris for OECD Anniversary
- Diplomatic Corner
- Conferences & Symposia
- 11th European Jazz Festival
- Taste of Greece Down Under
| PM in Paris for OECD Anniversary Posted: 25 May 2011 02:42 AM PDT  Prime Minister George Papandreou is travelling to Paris today to attend the 50th Anniversary Week of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The organisation's 50th Anniversary Week will combine the annual OECD Ministerial Meeting and Forum, taking place from May 24 to 26. Accompanied by Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou and Regional Development and Competitiveness Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis, the premier will participate today in a roundtable discussion on Riding the Storm - Lessons from Leaders which is part of the session Public Commemoration of OECD's 50th Anniversary. This evening, Papaconstantinou will participate in a debate on Greek Economic Crisis: the Foundations for a new Beginning, which is organised by the Institut de Relations Internationales et Strategiques (IRIS), in collaboration with the Press Office of the Greek Embassy in Paris. The event is open to the public and will take place at the Maison de l'Europe in Le Marais district.    |
| Posted: 25 May 2011 02:42 AM PDT
 Foreign Minister Dimitris Droutsas met yesterday in Rome with his Italian counterpart Franco Frattini. Droutsas underlined that Italy "stood by Greece from the first moment," adding that Italy's confidence in Greece was underscored in the meetings he had in Rome. He also said that Greek experts will visit Italy very soon to present investment opportunities to Italian companies, as they have expressed interest in investing in Greece. "This is a very important result and message coming from the meeting. It is a tangible proof of Italy's confidence in Greece, its economy and its potential," Droutsas stated. The two foreign ministers also discussed developments in North Africa, in particular, the crisis in Libya, an issue on which Athens and Rome are closely cooperating.  On illegal migration, Droutsas said that an EU political approach on the issue will be discussed at the European Council in June. "It is important to take advantage of this opportunity so that the concerns shared by Greece and Italy will be conveyed to the other EU partners focusing on the need for tangible European solidarity and shared responsibility," he noted. Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Joint communiqué of the Greek and Italian FMs following their meeting in Rome; Interview of FM Droutsas in the Italian daily La Repubblica   |
| Posted: 25 May 2011 02:42 AM PDT
 The South East European Studies (SEESOX), St. Antony's College and the University of Oxford are hosting on May 27 & 28 an international conference titled Whose crisis? Greece's politics, economics and society in an era of uncertainty. The two-day conference will address key aspects of the current Greek crisis through panel discussions and individual session presentations with international experts drawn from academia, and the public and private sectors. Specifically, the conference will analyse the main causes of the crisis, its domestic significance, and regional consequences. See Conference Programme
The 5th Biennial Hellenic Observatory PhD Symposium at the London School of Economics is taking place on June 2-3.  This year's keynote speakers are Professor Herakles Polemarchakis, Department of Economics, University of Warwick and Economic Advisor to the Greek Prime Minister and Professor Alexis Heraclides, Department of Political Science and History, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Athens. The Symposium is a meeting of young scholars working on issues related to Greece and Cyprus that serves as a forum for discussion and reflection upon the changes that have taken place in contemporary Greece and its wider neighbourhood. Building upon the success of previous LSE PhD Symposia, the aim of this Symposium is to establish new collaborative links between disciplines, test the ground for innovative ideas, and help 'engage' the wider academic community. See Conference Programme   |
| Posted: 25 May 2011 02:44 AM PDT  The 11th edition of the European Jazz Festival kicks off at the City of Athens Technopolis Cultural center on May 24 running through to May 29. The festival welcomes some of the most creative European musicians. Participating in the festival are ensembles from 12 European Union countries.  For the first time in its history the festival is hosting a small tribute to Balkan jazz with guests such as Albania's Fanfara Tirana and local acts such as the Martha Mavroidi Trio, Pantelis Stoikos and the Trio Balkano, the GoJam Group and the City of Athens Big Band. Running parallel to the festival is an exhibition of photographs by Christos Kopsachilis and Lefteris Arvanitis. The festival's program will feature three concerts every day with the last gig ending at midnight. Admission is free of charge.   |
| Posted: 25 May 2011 02:42 AM PDT  Tomorrow, May 26, Australia's TV channel SBS One will air Lyndey & Blair's Taste of Greece premiere. Seeking culinary delights, adventure and antiquities, mother and son, Lyndey and Blair, toured the fascinating Peloponnese with a film crew in 2010. The result, Lyndey & Blair's Taste of Greece, showcases the cuisine, culture and beautiful landscapes of this region, which is so close to Athens.  While the cuisine of the Peloponnese has a starring role, the historic heart of Greece is not overlooked as ancient sites are explored with an adventurous edge, full of humour and insight. The seven-part series are being aired earlier than expected, as a tribute to Lyndey Milan's 29 year old actor Blair, who passed away. Photo Gallery: Peloponnese   |
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