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Greece: Information on the EEA Grants

The EEA Grants are jointly financed by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway and have been providing funding for social and economic development projects in 15 European countries, including Greece, since 1994. Norway contributes around 95% of the total funding.


In the current financial period (2009-14), Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway make available €988.5 million in financial support through theEEA Grants, with Greece receiving €63.4 million. The 12 newest EU member states, as well as Spain, Portugal and Greece, are eligible for support.

 

Greece has received the EEA Grants since 1994. During the financial period of 2004-2009, the grants contributed to complete 19 development projects in Greece. Another 20 projects from the same financial period are still ongoing. Environmental protection, climate change and renewable energies, civil society, health and children, cultural heritage and research and scholarships feature as key areas of support. The Greek state has provided approximately 50 percent co-financing to every project, except on the scholarships projects where the EEA Grants constitute 85% of the funding.
 

 



Empowering NGOs to make a difference

The EEA Grants for the 2009-2014 period in Greece includes support to civil society development through a Fund for Non-Governmental Organizations. Read more

In Athens: Norwegian and Greek authorities discussing the Asylum and Migration Programme funded by the EEA Grants

“Asylum and migration Programme” launched in Athens

Bringing together Greek and Norwegian government representatives, experts, international organizations, and NGOs, the EEA Grants “asylum and immigration fund” was launched in Athens on December 1st. – We will give special attention to the situation for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, says migration attaché Anita Fjeldsæter. Read more

The Norwegian Ambassador to Greece, Mr. Sjur Larsen and Deputy Minister of Development, Mr. Thanos Moraitis. Photo: Panagiotis Stolis.

Norway strengthens cooperation with Greece in the asylum field

A key priority for the EEA Grants in Greece in the coming years will be to support the country’s efforts to handle the influx of asylum seekers and migrants, especially unaccompanied children. Environment, civil society and research will also receive funding. Read more

Photo: MFA.

Greek Foreign Minister visits Norway

On August 8th the Greek Minister of foreign affairs Mr. Lambrinidis visited Norway to pay his condolences in person to his Norwegian counterpart Mr. Støre after the 22 July Oslo and Utøya attacks. The two ministers also discussed current issues related to the Middle East, Libya and Syria, the financial situation in the euro-zone and bilateral cooperation relating to the EEA financial mechanisms. Read more

Frequently asked questions about the EEA and Norway Grants

  What are the EEA and Norway Grants? The EEA Agreement includes a common goal  to reduce social and economic disparities in the enlarged European Economic Area (EEA). Norway is contributing to this through the EEA and Norway Grants, which also aims to strengthen the relations between Norway and the beneficiary states. As a consequence of the recently concluded negotiations with the EU, Read more

Photo: Council of Europe.

New agreement on EEA and Norway grants signed

Greece and Cyprus are among the beneficiary states as the the new agreement on the EEA and Norway Grants 2009-14 has been signed. Jonas Gahr Støre is pleased. Read more

Norway and Greece to cooperate on handling of asylum seekers and the environment

Norway and Greece have agreed on the distribution of the EEA Grants for the period 2009-2014. Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is very pleased that the asylum situation and the environment have been given priority. Read more

Greek-Norwegian cooperation on integration of immigrants

“We are all useful”, is the slogan project promotor EKPOSPO Nostos chose for the tv campaign aiming at supporting immigrants’ integration into Greek society and labour market. The project is implemented within the framework of the financial mechanism of the EEA 2004-2009. Read more

Poseidon 3, a project partly funded by the EEA Grants monitors and forecasts information about the deep Mediterranean sea.

Exploring the deep Mediterranean Sea

With its more than 2000 islands, few places are are so entwined with the sea as Greece. The Poseidon System, a project partly funded by EEA Grants, monitors and forecasts information about the deep Mediterranean seas. Read more

While the parents participate in the educational program their children also get to know Greek language and culture trough games and activities. . Photo: Panagiotis Pavlos.

EEA project opens doors into Greek culture

Treasury of Thrace is a national education system set to open doors into the Greek society and culture. This year they are educating 1000 foreigners and immigrants in both Greek language and culture. Read more

The Poseidon System

Projects from 1994-2003

Read more about previous projects that have been financed through the EEA Grants. Read more

Older articles about Greece

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Asylum reform in Greece: EEA Grants provides funding to UNHCR

Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway are supporting the Greek government’s comprehensive reform of its migration management and asylum system. One of the projects involves cooperation with the UNCHR. Read more

Norway - the official site in Greece

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