"ΔΡΑΣΗ":Η ανοιχτή κοινωνία και οι εχθροί της στην Ευρώπη σήμερα

12.11.2018

Αγαπητές φίλες, αγαπητοί φίλοι,

Σε μια περίοδο που η Ευρώπη αλλάζει δραματικά, με την ανάδειξη νέων πολιτικών πρωταγωνιστών (Weber στο Ευρωπαϊκό Λαϊκό Κόμμα, Σαλβίνι στην Ιταλία, AFD και Πράσινοι στη Γερμανία κ.λπ.), νέων συμμαχιών (συμμαχία Μακρόν με Φιλελεύθερους του ALDE, φλερτ Τσίπρα με τους Σοσιαλδημοκράτες κ.α.) και την αποχώρηση ισχυρών προσωπικοτήτων όπως η Άγκελα Μέρκελ, η κατανόηση του τι συμβαινει στην Ευρώπη και πως θα υπερασπιστούμε τα κεκτημένα της Ανοικτής Κοινωνίας, αλλά καιτην οικονομική και πολιτική θέση της -βαρύτατα εξαρτημένης από την Ευρώπη- Ελλάδας, έχουν τεράστια σημασία για το μέλλον όλων μας. Σημασία όχι θεωρητική, αλλά πρακτική που αγγίζει με αναρίθμητους τρόπους τη ζωή και την καθημερινότητά μας.

Για να τα συζητήσουμε όλα αυτά σας υπενθυμίζω την πρόσκληση για την εκδήλωση στην οποία συμμετέχω ως ομιλητής, την οποία οργανώνουν μεθαύριο Τετάρτη 14 Νοεμβρίου, το απόγευμα, το Κέντρο Φιλελεύθερων Μελετών - Μάρκος Δραγούμης (ΚΕΦίΜ), σε συνεργασία με το ΑνΕυρωπαϊκό Ινστιτούτο Κοινωνικών και Αναπτυξιακών Μελετών (ΕΙΝΚΑΜ) και με την υποστήριξη του Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF). Η εκδήλωση θα κρατήσει από τις 7:00 εως τις 9:00 μμ, και θα γίνει στηνΑίθουσα του Συλλόγου «Οι Φίλοι της Μουσικής» στο Μέγαρο Μουσικής, με θέμα «Η ανοιχτή κοινωνία και οι εχθροί της στην Ευρώπη σήμερα».

Ομιλητές εκτός από εμένα θα είναι οι Αλέξανδρος Σκούρας (Πρόεδρος του ΚΕΦίΜ) και Γιώργος Παπούλιας (Πολιτικός Επιστήμονας, Συνεργάτης του Δικτύου για τη Μεταρρύθμιση στην Ελλάδα και στην Ευρώπη), ενώ τη συζήτηση θα συντονίσει ο δημοσιογράφος Πάσχος Μανδραβέλης.

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Οδηγίες προσέλευσης:

• Η είσοδος του κτιρίου που στεγάζει την Αίθουσα του Συλλόγου «Οι Φίλοι της Μουσικής» βρίσκεται αριστερά της κεντρικής εισόδου του Μεγάρου Μουσικής.
• Οι παρευρισκόμενοι που θα έρθουν οδικώς και επιθυμούν να αφήσουν το όχημά τους στο parking του Μεγάρου, θα πρέπει να κατευθυνθούν με τον ανελκυστήρα προς το επίπεδο «Αλεξάνδρα Τριάντη».

U.S.A: GSA VACANCIES OPEN TO FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

Procurement Technician Open 11/05/2018 to 11/14/2018 Department: Public Buildings Service Job Location: San Jose, California Procurement Technician Open 11/05/2018 to 11/14/2018 Department: Public Buildings Service Job Location: San Jose, California Transportation Operations Specialist (Motor) Open 11/02/2018 to 11/19/2018 Department: Federal Acquisition Service Job Location: Kansas City, Missouri Property Disposal Specialist Open 11/02/2018 to 11/19/2018 Department: Federal Acquisition Service Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia

"ΚΙΝΗΜΑ ΣΥΝΤΑΞΙΟΥΧΩΝ" δελτίον τύπου

Συμμετέχουμε στην κινητοποίηση των συνταξιούχων την Τρίτη 13 Νοέμβρη Συναδέλφισσες - συνάδελφοι Την Τρίτη 10.30 το πρωί, έξω απ' το Υπουργείο Εργασίας (Σταδίου 29) θα πραγματοποιηθεί συγκέντρωση σωματείων για να διεκδικήσουμε τα αναδρομικά. Το ΚΙΝΗΜΑ ΣΥΝΤΑΞΙΟΥΧΩΝ έχει δηλώσει πολλές φορές ότι, όπου γίνονται κινητοποιήσεις που αφορούν τις συντάξεις και τα ασφαλιστικά μας δικαιώματα, είμαστε παρόντες. Είναι θετικό - έστω κι έτσι - ότι κάποια σωματεία που για 8 ολόκληρα … Διαβάστε το άρθρο

AHEPA latest

AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL  PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION

A message from the desk of:  Supreme President George E. Loucas November 11, 2018   Thank You, Veterans! Today is Veterans Day 2018! The Order of AHEPA is grateful to our veterans who have served to protect our freedom and to keep peace.  We ask the community, including all of our chapters, to take a moment to observe this very special day.  It is a day to express appreciation and gratitude to all those individuals who served in the United States Armed Forces to keep our nation safe and free.   This Veterans Day also marks the 100th anniversary of the Armistice of World War I. Did you know about the courageous story of U.S. Army Private First Class George Dilboy, the first Greek American to receive the Medal of Honor? Dilboy was mortally wounded in battle at Belleau, France, during World War I, July 18, 1918 (read Dilboy's Medal of Honor citation). General John J. Pershing, commander-in-chief of the American Expeditionary Force, who would be promoted to General of the Armies in 1919, called Dilboy one of the "ten great heroes" of the war.  Read more about Dilboy's story, which included fighting in the First and Second Balkan Wars, how the Turks desecrated his grave prompting President Harding to send a warship to recover Dilboy's remains, to his final burial at Arlington National Cemetery AHEPA is comprised of many members who served in our Armed Forces.  The Order offers its profound and sincere thanks to them for their service to our country.  AHEPA's Veterans Committee, chaired by retired U.S. Army Colonel Nicholas P. Vamvakias, is committed to helping AHEPA chapters recognize veterans and active-duty service members. Please visit ahepaveterans.org to register veterans from your community and to order the AHEPA Medal for Military Service. The committee also encourages chapters to submit photographs from events honoring veterans via webmaster@ahepaveterans.org.   Moreover, through the "AHEPA Service Dogs for Warriors National Project," AHEPA continues to raise awareness about the consequences of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and the extraordinary efforts to improve the quality of life of veterans made possible through service dogs. To date, AHEPA has raised $240,000 for 16 service dogs We encourage you to support this worthy program which provides service dogs to military veterans suffering from PTSD. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) estimates about eight out of 100 veterans have PTSD. Finally, to our active duty military personnel, or to those serving in harm's way, AHEPA salutes you! Fraternally, George E. Loucas Supreme President # # #     Founded in 1922 in Atlanta, Georgia, on the principles that undergirded its fight for civil rights and against discrimination, bigotry, and hatred felt at the hands of the Ku Klux Klan, AHEPA is the largest and oldest grassroots association of American citizens of Greek heritage and Philhellenes with more than 400 chapters across the United States, Canada, and Europe.     AHEPA's mission is to promote the ancient Greek ideals of Education, Philanthropy, Civic Responsibility, and Family and Individual Excellence through community service and volunteerism.    For more information, please visit www.ahepa.org.

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Opening statement at conference on fragility, taxation and state building Tale/innlegg | 08.11.2018 Minister of International Development Nikolai Astrup's opening statement at the conference "The New Politics of Development: Fragility, Taxation and State Building"  - by Christian Michelsen Institute, Nupi and Tax Justice Network. News alert about: Foreign affairs

Foreign Minister Eriksen Søreide visits South Sudan Pressemelding | 06.11.2018 ‘I am in Juba to show my support for the new peace agreement and the vital humanitarian efforts in South Sudan. A great responsibility now lies with the parties to comply with the agreement and build peace. Norway is increasing its support for education, health and food security in South Sudan by NOK 145 million,’ Ms Eriksen Søreide said. News alert about: Foreign affairs

World leaders pledge US$1 billion to transform health and nutrition of world’s poorest women, children and adolescents Pressemelding | 06.11.2018 The Global Financing Facility (GFF) in Support of Every Woman Every Child today announced US$1.005 billion in contributions from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Burkina Faso, Canada, Côte d'Ivoire the European Commission, Denmark, Germany, Japan, Laerdal Global Health, the Netherlands, Norway, Qatar and the United Kingdom. News alert about: Foreign affairs

The Global Financing Facility (GFF) Tale/innlegg | 06.11.2018 Statement by Prime Minister Erna Solberg at the first replenishment event of the Global Financing Facility (GFF), Oslo 6 November 2018. News alert about: Foreign affairs

Statement at Dakar International Forum Tale/innlegg | 05.11.2018 State Secretary Marianne Hagen's statement at the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Senegal. News alert about: Foreign affairs

CANADA latest news

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with President Nicos Anastasiades from the Republic of Cyprus

November 12, 2018
Larnaca, Cyprus

Landing in Cyprus en route to Singapore for the ASEAN Summit, Prime Minister Trudeau took the opportunity to meet with President Anastasiades of Cyprus.

The prime minister and the president remarked on the significance of the 100th anniversary of Armistice ceremonies in Paris, which they both attended. They also recalled the deep history of Canadian peacekeeping in Cyprus.

The two leaders further exchanged views on the mutual economic benefits of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).

The leaders reaffirmed their mutual interest to continue strengthening bilateral relations.

Statement by the Prime Minister on Global Entrepreneurship Week

November 12, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement marking Global Entrepreneurship Week, which runs from November 12 to 18:

“Entrepreneurs drive Canada’s economy forward. Through their ingenuity and hard work, they create millions of jobs, help strengthen the middle class, and generate economic growth that improves our lives and keeps our communities strong, competitive, and prosperous.

“During Global Entrepreneurship Week, we celebrate entrepreneurs in Canada and around the world and thank them for the important contributions they make to our communities and economy. This week is also an opportunity for people to connect with potential collaborators, mentors, and investors to help them take their ideas and businesses to the next level.

“This year’s celebration focuses on empowering women entrepreneurs and young graduates to start and build new businesses, and creating a more inclusive and collaborative community of entrepreneurs.

“The Government of Canada has taken several steps to help Canadian entrepreneurs successfully start, manage, and grow their businesses. Over the last three years, we have opened the door to new markets – securing free trade agreements with the European Union and the growing markets of Asia – and kept the door open to our largest market through a modernized North American trade agreement. Thanks to these agreements, Canadian businesses now have preferential access to 1.5 billion customers around the world.

“Earlier this year, we lowered the small business tax rate to 10 per cent, and we will lower it again next year to 9 per cent. We also reached a deal with major credit card companies to lower the fees they charge to Canadian businesses. Reduced fees will encourage business owners to invest, expand, and create jobs, while keeping prices lower for Canadians.

“We also launched Innovation Canada, a one-stop shop guiding entrepreneurs to government programs and services that help businesses innovate, create jobs, and grow our economy. We also launched a new Intellectual Property Strategy, which will help Canadian entrepreneurs better protect their creative ideas and inventions, give Canadian businesses more tools to deal with intellectual property issues, and position Canada as a leader in the global knowledge economy.

“More and more young Canadians are embracing start-up culture. This year, we hosted Youth Can Do It!, a national event that brought together 25 young Canadian entrepreneurs with business experts so they could gain the connections, information, and resources they need for their next venture. We are also supporting Futurpreneur Canada to help young people across the country launch and grow successful businesses.  

[ IHA Greece ] Αφωνότεροι των ιχθύων

Αφωνότεροι των ιχθύων και απραγέστεροι των βατράχων

«Κάθε τόπος έχει την πληγή του και η Ελλάς τους Έλληνες (πολιτικούς)»
Εμ. Ροϊδης

«Γαλή εισελθούσα εις χαλκέως εργαστήριον την εκεί κειμένην ρίνην περιέλειχε. Συνέβη δε, εκτριβομένης της γλώττης, πολύ αίμα φέρεσθαι. Η δε ετέρπετο υπονοούσα τι του σιδήρου αφαιρείσθαι μέχρι παντελώς απέβαλε την γλώτταν».

Και σε νεοελληνική απόδοση:

«Μια γάτα μπήκε στο εργαστήριο ενός σιδηρουργού και άρχισε να γλείφει μια λίμα. Η γλώσσα της όμως τρίφτηκε κι άρχισε να τρέχει πολύ αίμα. Αυτή ευχαριστιόταν, νομίζοντας ότι κάτι βγαίνει από το σίδερο, ώσπου έχασε την γλώσσα της». (Αισώπου μύθοι, εκδ. «ΕΞΑΝΤΑΣ», σελ.96). Μπήκε και η πατρίδα μας – η γάτα – κάποτε στο εργαστήριο της Ευρώπης με τα σίδερα, τα σφυριά και τα αμόνια, στο εργοτάξιο της ανθρώπινης αλαζονείας. Της πέταξαν μια λίμα-προγράμματα, επιδοτήσεις και τον βρόχο των δανείων. Και άρχισε να την γλείφει. Και ετέρπετο, ηδονιζόταν. Νόμιζε ότι ήταν αλλότρια, ξένα, πλούσια περισσεύματα των Φραγκογερμανών. Έπινε όμως το αίμα της, το αίμα των αγέννητων, το αίμα των νεκρών. Και έχασε την μιλιά της, την γλώσσα της, τα τζιβαϊρικά της. Έμεινε άλαλη, αναξιοπρεπή,ς άλογη και παράλογη.

COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION latest news

Council of the European Union   12/11/2018  Main results - General Affairs Council, 12/11/2018 The Council started preparations for the December European Council, discussed the next multiannual financial framework, held its annual rule of law dialogue and returned to the Article 7(1) TEU procedure concerning Poland and Hungary. Main results Next multiannual financial framework The Council held a policy debate on the multiannual financial framework for 2021-2027. Ministers outlined their views on the points which they consider to be of most importance for a future agreement, in the light of work so far. Their guidance will serve as a basis for further discussions between member states at technical level in the run-up to the December European Council. The Austrian presidency continues to devote intensive efforts to taking forward work on all aspects of the next long-term budget, in line with the mandate received from the leaders. We are determined to make as much progress as possible. Gernot Blümel, Austrian federal minister for the EU, art, culture and media Commission's proposals on the multiannual financial framework for 2021-2027 Article 7(1) TEU proceedings Ministers discussed the state of play of the Article 7(1) TEU procedure concerning Hungary. The Commission provided the Council with an update on the latest developments regarding judicial reform in Poland. Reasoned proposal under Article 7(1) TEU regarding Hungary Reasoned proposal under Article 7(1) TEU regarding Poland December European Council