Berlin
Greece
Germany Expresses ''Complete Confidence'' in Greece's Handling of Migration
German government spokesperson Steffen Seibert confirmed on Wednesday the German government's "complete confidence" in the actions taken by the Greek government on the issue of migration.
"We have complete confidence that Greece will take the right steps," Seibert said, noting...
Diplomacy
Growth, Investment Dominate Greek PM's Meeting With Chancellor Merkel
Greek premier Kyriakos Mitsotakis is meeting with Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday in Berlin, hoping to convince the German leader on aspects of his agenda for reform and growth.
According to government sources, Mitsotakis' proposed plan includes presenting to the...
Culture
Nicosia’s History Showcased in ”Cypriot Miniatures” Event in Berlin
An event showcasing the history of Nicosia, marking thirty years since the fall of the Berlin Wall and Germany’s reunification, was presented recently by the Cypriot Embassy in the German capital city.
The Berlin event also coincides with the 45th anniversary of...
Economy
Germany's Schaeuble Admits Greece in Much Better Shape Now
Germany's former finance minister Wolfgang Schaeuble admitted on Friday that the Greek economy is in a much better position than it was eight years ago.
Speaking with Greece's TA NEA newspaper, the German politician noted that "Greece is in a...
Economy
Germany Opposes Greek Plans to Repay IMF Loans Early, Report Says
The German Finance Ministry is believed to be opposed to Greece's plans to repay the country's loans to the IMF earlier than stipulated, the German paper Handelsblatt reported on Friday.
The Greek Finance Ministry is planning to repay a sum of €3.8...
Europe
Greece Triumphs in Berlin’s “Oscars of Tourism”
Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura came away with four important international tourism awards during the ITB Berlin 2019 tourism show on Thursday.
The PATWA International Travel Awards, given out by the Pacific Area Travel Writers Association, are in their twenty-first year...
Europe
Greece, Germany Forge Deal on Refugee Re-Admissions
A deal which could see refugees who applied for asylum in Greece but subsequently moved on to Germany returned has been struck between Athens and Berlin, a German government spokeswoman has said.
Quoted in Greek newspaper Kathimerini, Interior Ministry spokeswoman Eleonore...
Culture
Rare Photos of Thessaloniki to be Featured in Berlin Exhibition
Thessaloniki, the alluring city of Northern Greece, will be featured in an exhibition at the Museum of European Culture in Berlin starting August 9.
The exhibition “Thessaloniki. Looking at Time Through Moments: Photographs 1900–2017,” will showcase a rare selection of...
Europe
Ancient Greek Tragedy Adapted by Syrian Women, to be Staged in Berlin
A group of Syrian women are adapting the Euripides’ tragedy “Iphigenia”, using a a play set during an ancient war to bring Berlin audiences closer to the plight of women driven from their homeland by conflict.
The play, staged this...
Culture
Greek Culture Minister Lydia Koniordou to Appear in Robert Wilson Play in Berlin
Culture Minister Lydia Koniordou is in Berlin for a guest appearance in world renowned theatre director Robert Wilson's, "Luther Dancing with the Gods".
Koniordou was invited by Wilson to participate in the play, which celebrates the 500th anniversary of Martin...