Newsletter June 2010

From the Ambassador June 2010
	Every second year the global maritime industry comes together for the Posidonia Shipping Exhibition in Athens. This year there were 1850 participating exhibitors from 87 countries, making it the world’s biggest of its kind. Read more >

Classical Music Festival in Crete
	If you are in Crete from 24 to 29 June, opt for a beautiful musical experience at the Casa dei Mezzo Music Festival. Founder Gunnar Strømsholm transformed a quiet little place in Makrigialos, Crete into a hub for classical music concerts. Summer in Greece has a lot to offer. Read more >

Preparing for summer
	Whilst more than one and a half million Scandinavians have chosen Greece as their summer destination - the Nordic embassies look into their contingency plans. Read more >

Norway opens new Consulate in Chania
	The Norwegian Embassy in Athens is pleased to announce that Ms. Sirmatenia Paraschaki has been appointed honorary consul of Norway in Chania, having the jurisdiction over the regions of Chania and Rethymnon. Read more >

Norwegians can vote in Greek municipal elections
	A new legislative amendment passed by the Greek government enables Norwegians to vote in municipal elections. Deadline for registration is 31 August.Read more >

A Dance Tribute to the Art of Football
	Can you imagine a football match without a ball? Well, the performance "A Dance Tribute to the Art of Football" is just that. In July it will be performed in Athens. Read more >

Folktales Festival in Kea
	Nine days with storytelling and many events for young and old alike, all free of charge. Three Norwegian storytellers will participate at the 8th Folktales festival at the “Land of Myths and Folktales”, Kea. Read more >

More Ibsen this summer
	Ibsen’s play John Gabriel Borkman is to be performed this summer in Athens. This work, written by Ibsen in 1896, captures the passions of a generation and remains extraordinarily relevant today.Read more >

Help us improve our website
	Fill in this short survey to help us improve our website, and you may win a CD with Norwegian music. Read more >

June Quiz
	Winner of the May Quiz was Olga Papadopoulou. Congratulations! This time we ask how many times the Casa dei Mezzo festival has been held? Send your answer to emb.athens@mfa.no. The winner will get a CD with Norwegian music. 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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