Newsletter June 2012

From the Ambassador June 2012

I looked at the previous newsletter, and found that what I wrote then may well be repeated word for word; “The parliamentary elections in Greece will take place in a few days time. It is a hugely important election, and at the Embassy we believe that the outcome is harder to predict than ever. I strongly urge those who have the right to vote to do so on Sunday, this is THE opportunity for the people to decide who shall lead Greece through these difficult times for the country. “Read more >

Tools in Thessaloniki's traffic
	Find the fastest, most cost efficient and environmental friendly route in the city of Thessaloniki by clicking www.mobithess.gr. The web-portal is part of the project "Intelligent urban mobility management" co-funded by the EEA grants and the Greek government. Read more >

Welcome to Mezzo Music Festival
	Welcome to 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.Read more >

Contemporary art in historical settings
	Every year Dimitrios Antonitsis invites artists from around the world to the island of Hydra for a celebration of the most cutting-edge art. This summer Norwegian artists Ole Martin Lund Bø and Tarjei Bodin Larsen will participate. Read more >

Næsheim ready for Kea Fairytale Festival
	Norwegian storyteller Nina Næsheim will perform at Kea Fairytale Festival in July. The idyllic island provides the perfect scenery for fairytales.Read more >

Thrilling Norwegian story available in Greek
	The successful novel "The River" has now been translated into Greek. It is a thoughtful and dramatic story created by the author/musician Ketil Bjørnstad.Read more >

Cold crimes for warm summer days
	Star of Scandinavian crime literature Jo Nesbø has hit Greece with the books "The Redeemer", "The Devil’s Star" and "Nemesis". These bone-chilling stories are available in Greek.Read more >

Norway at the Miden Video festival
	The History of Film & Video Art in Norway will be one of the themes of this year's Miden Festival at Kalamata. The event is a significant point of cultural exchange for video artists and enthusiasts from all over Europe.Read more >

Editors: Gunhild Guldseth and Øyvind Hokstad

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