Newsletter February 2010

A perfect winter in Norway
	Norway is one of the world’s most interesting winter destinations. We invited Innovation Norway’s manager of tourism, Audun Pettersen, to tell us about his favorites.Read more >

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	Get updated on Norwegian cultural events, happenings and other useful information.Read more >

The unlikely Olympian
	While thousands of Norwegians fly to Greece to get a break from the cold weather, Lefteris Fafalis is chasing the snow as he prepares for his fourth Winter Olympics in Vancouver.Read more >

Want to study in Norway this summer?
	Here is an overview of summer programmes at Norwegian universities and university colleges. But remember the application deadlines are soon. Read more >

From the Ambassador February 2010
	I hope 2010 has started well for the readers of the Norwegian Embassy’s Newsletter. We shall continue to keep you updated on major events in the weeks and months ahead. Read more >

Greece to receive EEA-grants
	New EEA Financial Mechanism negotiated – Historic cooperation between Norway and the new EU member statesRead more >

Romantic Chopin interpreted by Christian Ihle Hadland
	The Norwegian Embassy and the Norwegian Institute at Athens have the pleasure of inviting you to a piano recital by Christian Ihle Hadland. Read more >

Back to the 80’s with Datarock
	Datarock wants to take you to the time of track suits, synth and drum machines. They will play in Athens on Thursday 4th March and in Thessaloniki on Friday 5th March.Read more >

Music from the deep south of Norway
	Three bands from the Kristiansand record label Karmakosmetix will perform at Six D.O.G.S. in Athens February 6.Read more >

Ibsen continues to thrill, chill and inspire
	The work of Ibsen has greatly influenced the dramaturgy of Greek theatre in the 20th century, and continues to be a source of inspiration. This winter is especially rich regarding the famous playwright: One exhibiton and four of Ibsen's most classical plays are on stage in Athens this winter.Read more >

The Scandinavian Church opens in Plaka on February 7
	Priest Lars Frisk is looking forward to moving from Piraeus to Plaka and welcomes everybody to join. Read more >

February Quiz
	Winner of the December Quiz was Marios Padazopoulos. Congratulations! This time we ask you to name a Norwegian ski resort. Send your answer to emb.athens@mfa.no. The winner can choose between a CD with Norwegian music, or tickets to the Karmakosmetix or Datarock concerts. Good luck! Read more >

Norway - the official site in Greece
Royal Norwegian Embassy in Athens Vas. Sophias Avenue 23, 106 74 Athens Phone: 0030 210 72 46 173 Fax: 0030 210 72 44 989 E-mail: emb.athens@mfa.no	Embassy Opening hours Monday-Friday 10:00-13:00 Immigration services Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:00-13:00

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