The friendly people of the Citizens Rights Project have asked us to share with you the following very useful information regarding the Settled Status arrangements for EU citizens living in the UK. Please do have a look as the deadline (30/06/2021) is looming. Information about the settled and pre-settled status within the EU Settlement Scheme… Continue reading EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) – Available Support For All – Requires Your Attention
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Mount Olympus Travel Guide
A message from Jürgen Weidner, author of the "Mount Olympus Travel Guide". Dear friends of Greece, surely you are longing for the day when the travel restrictions will be lifted and you can travel safely to Greece again. In this case I would like to draw your attention to the beautiful region around Mount Olympus.… Continue reading Mount Olympus Travel Guide
“Coming together: Southern Europeans and Scots in Edinburgh” Photo Exhibition: Launching Event
Launching event of the online photo exhibition on the interaction between migrants from Southern Europe and local people in Edinburgh Sunday, 15 November 2020, 17:30 – 18:30 GMT, via Zoom Are Southern Europeans nothing more than super-spreaders of Covid-19 in Edinburgh? This photo exhibition challenges stereotypes that obstruct the contact between Southern Europeans and Scots.… Continue reading “Coming together: Southern Europeans and Scots in Edinburgh” Photo Exhibition: Launching Event
Live Streaming from Poreia Theatre in Athens, Greece
A fantastic opportunity for audiences worldwide to experience quality Greek theatrical performances. A means of building bridges and establishing a dialogue through that type of work with Greek and non-Greek speaking communities abroad. The first performance to be presented in real time live streaming is Junkermann, a true masterpiece of the Greek literature and a… Continue reading Live Streaming from Poreia Theatre in Athens, Greece
Small Grants and Travel Vouchers for People in Need
In partnership with the Float Trust, a charity providing financial support to people in Edinburgh, the Hellenic Community of Edinburgh can help by dispensing travel vouchers or can apply for people in need of grants.
Gabriela Ingle talks to us about the EU Settlement Scheme free advice and support the Citizens’ Rights Project offers
Gabriela Ingle, 'Settled Scotland' Coordinator, talks to us about the free available support that the Citizens' Rights Project offers regarding the EU Settlement Scheme in the UK. Volunteers are needed too! For more information, please do go to citizensrightsproject.org
Greek food and drink in Edinburgh
For those interested in Greek food & drink, HCE has produced a list of all the Greek bistros, cafes and restaurants that are based in Edinburgh. The list can be found here.
Online Information Session – in Greek – on EU Settlement Scheme and EU citizens’ rights
On behalf of the Citizens Rights Project: Online Information Session – Greek 23 June 2020, 17:30 - 23 June 2020, 18:30 Join us in our Online Information Session on EU Settlement Scheme and EU citizens’ rights. Tuesday 23rd June at 5:30 PM we are streaming live presentation and Q&A on our Facebook page. Our OISC… Continue reading Online Information Session – in Greek – on EU Settlement Scheme and EU citizens’ rights
Can Greece fit in a box?
As forwarded to us by CineDoc Greece & Anemon Productions Can Greece fit in a box? Greece in a Box is a freshly built online platform that brings award-winning documentaries focusing on Greece. These films are either about Greece or made in Greece and are available for rent or purchase. From Greece’s most famous musical… Continue reading Can Greece fit in a box?
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Through your lens – Street photography challenge event
Tell us a few things about yourself. My name is Ioannis Asmanis and I am from Thessaloniki. Whilst unemployed in Thessaloniki, I invested in education and photography won me over. I attended photography classes and immediately took to the streets to develop this art. I have always loved events and I have organised some in… Continue reading CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Through your lens – Street photography challenge event