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Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 16-06-30Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>CONTENTS
[01] Time for a more social Europe, says PM TsiprasPrime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Thursday received German Vice-Chancellor and Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel who underlined that his visit coincides with a crucial time for Greece and Europe.Gabriel said that their discussion focused on investment possibilities in Greece and stressed the importance of a common front in order to replace austerity with growth and boost employment. On his part, Tsipras said it is time to discuss the project of a social Europe adding that the British referendum outcome is a wake up call otherwise extreme right parties will take initiatives and obtain a leading role, something that must be avoided. "We have to cooperate more closely," he said. "It is a crucial moment," Gabriel noted and stressed the importance of bringing Europe together based on growth and employment. He also stated that countries implementing reforms must be supported with investments and growth. [02] Opera gala in the SNF Cultural Centre grounds on July 3An opera gala held outdoors on Sunday, in the grounds of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre (SNFCC), will end the cycle of Greek National Opera 'pocket' performances at the SNFCC Visitors' Center.The evening starts at 20:30, with some the GNO's leading soloists performing renowned arias and duets from the lyric repertoire against a backdrop of the canal and the new premises of the National Opera in the SNFCC, where it will be relocated in the coming months. Tasos Apostolou, Vasiliki Karagianni, Maria Mitsopoulou, Dimitris Platanias and Yiannis Christopoulos, accompanied by Sofia Tamvakopoulou on the piano, will sing extracts from operas and operettas by Verdi, Donizetti, Bizet, Puccini, Strauss, Lalo and others in their last performance at the SNF Visitors' Centre this year. Entrance is free of charge. Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |