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One month into the Presidency: Facts & Figures

The Greek presidency of the Council of the EU is already into its second month. The Presidency was officially inaugurated on January 8 with a joint meeting between the College of Commissioners and members of the Greek cabinet at Zappeion Megaron, followed by the opening ceremony at Megaron Athens Concert Hall, where the keynote speech was delivered by Prime Minister Antonis Samaras.

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The 2014 European elections: this time it's different

The countdown has started: there are 100 days to go until the first polling stations open for the 2014 European elections.
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The image of the Greek Presidency in a stamp

Οn the occasion of the Greek Presidency of the Council of the EU, Hellenic Post (ELTA) has issued a set of four special stamps.
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Act. React. Impact.

These are turbulent times in the history of Europe. The crisis has made citizens aware that Europe touches the heart of their living conditions. They have understood more than ever that European countries are interdependent, and what is happening in another EU member state fully affects everyone's future prospects.

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European Union Strategy Conference for the Adriatic - Ionian Region

The Stakeholder Conference on the EU Strategy for the Adriatic - Ionian Region, a two day event co-organised by the European Commission and the Greek Presidency of the Council of the European Union, opened yesterday (6.2.2014) in Athens.
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Α Special Event on the EU Strategy for the Adriatic-Ionian Region

Meeting brings together various stakeholders from 8 participating countries and marks the conclusion of consultations on the four pillars of the EUSAIR. Watch our live broadcasting.
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Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Venizelos addresses the EP plenary

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Evangelos Venizelos, representing the Council of the European Union addresses today (5.2.2014) the European Parliament Plenary session in Strasbourg, regarding the following issues: Europe's role in the Central African Republic, the Syrian refugees arriving at the Bulgarian borders, the EU-Russia summit and the recent incident at Farmakonisi island.

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Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Venizelos addressed the EP plenary (4.2.2014)

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Evangelos Venizelos addressed today (4.2.2014) in Strasbourg, the European Parliament Plenary session on the Single Resolution Mechanism and the need to approve a financial transaction tax.
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Go for Democracy!

Distinguished guests will address a two-day event on democracy at Megaron Athens Concert Hall on 6-7 February 2014.
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May 2014: Your vote counts

In support of the European Parliament Elections of May 2014, ALL European voices count, no matter the subject, no matter which opinion they hold. This is the position expressed by the European Commission and has been synthesised in a video clip produced and tailored for web and social media use.

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