EU: YOUTH CLIMATE AND SUSTAINABILITY ROUND TABLE

 

Following the kick-off of the Youth Climate and Sustainability Round Tables last July, the EESC will host the second Youth Climate and Sustainability Round Table on Friday 26 November, 11:00-12:00 CET.   Virginijus Sinkevičius, Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, will participate in the online event and will engage with the youth representatives on the topic:   Protecting ecosystems and restoring biodiversity   Find out more about the programme and the participants on our website!   No registration required: the event will be webstreamed on the EESC's dedicated webpage, watch it live!

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COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,latest interesting news

 

Meetings Monday 22 November 2021

● Council of the EU   22/11/2021 10:22 | MEETING | General Affairs Council, 23 November 2021   Background brief - General Affairs Council, 23/11/2021 Council of the EU General Affairs Council, 23 November 2021 Main results European Council on 16-17 December 2021 Ministers held a first exchange of views on the European Council on 16-17 December, when leaders will come back to the coordination of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and take stock of work done in the Council on enhancing our collective preparedness, response capability and resilience to future crises. The European Council will also look again at the developments in energy prices as agreed in October. Following the informal dinner in Brdo and the Foreign Affairs Council meeting, leaders will provide guidance on the draft Strategic Compass and EU-NATO cooperation. They will prepare the EU-AU Summit in line with the Leaders' Agenda. The migration situation as well as developments at the border with Belarus will be kept under close review and leaders will come back to this at European Council level as necessary. Provisional agenda Conclusions on resilience and crisis response Ministers approved conclusions on enhancing preparedness, response capability and resilience to future crises. We started working on shoring up the EU's preparedness for crises on day one of our presidency. Today's conclusions agreed by member states are an important step forward on our common path to build back a more resilient Europe together.Gašper Dovžan, Slovenian State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs The June European Council invited the presidency to take work forward in the Council to enhance the Union’s collective preparedness, response capability and resilience to future crises and to protect the functioning of the internal market. At their informal meeting in Brdo pri Kranju on 23 July, the ministers of European Affairs held a discussion on strengthening the Union’s resilience and supported the efforts of the Slovenian presidency towards a more comprehensive response to crises. The presidency concluded that it would prepare conclusions for the General Affairs Council in the light of the ministers’ debate.

AHEPA:23rd Annual Capital Link Invest in Greece New York Forum: A New Era - A New Direction for Greece

Tuesday, December 14th, 2021
The Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum:
A New Era - A New Direction for Greece

We are delighted to announce that our flagship annual conference "Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum: A New Era - A New Direction for Greece", will be taking place, as an in-person event only, on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at the Metropolitan Club in New York. The event is held in cooperation with NYSE, and with the support of Lead Sponsors, CITI & Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) Ltd. Based on current trends, we expect to host this event as a physical forum. Attendance is open only to fully vaccinated attendees. We will, of course, monitor developments closely and will adapt accordingly.

An International Summit About Greece in New York

The "Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum" is an International Summit about Greece hosted in New York, organized in cooperation with the New York Stock Exchange and major global investment banks. It is the longest running investment forum about Greece abroad, engaged in a systematic effort to promote Greece as a business and investment destination to a global audience.

With a 23-year track record, this Forum enjoys unique branding, acceptance and support by the US, Greek and Greek American business, investment and financial communities.

Greece At the Forefront of New Business & Investment Opportunities – Excellent Forum Timing

Greece has made a dynamic comeback in the global capital markets and the global investment community but this is the first step. Looking ahead, despite the challenges stemming from the pandemic, there is a new reality and potential in Greece today. Modernization and Investments" are at the heart of the "Greece 2.0" program, the largest plan developed in the modern history of the county aiming to change the economy model, transforming it into a competitive and extroverted one, with a digital and efficient state. The approximately EUR 31 billion that will be disbursed by the Recovery and Resilience Facility - in addition to the funds from the European Development Programs included in the new EU budget for the period 2021-2027 - can be the foundation for Greece to attract the significant and additional foreign investments that the country needs.
The timing for this Forum is excellent, as it will highlight the significant progress made so far and the potential that lies (or that can be unlocked) ahead. It will highlight Greece’s competitive advantages and focus on business and investment opportunities across the major sectors of the economy.

Top Delegation of Government & Business Leaders Addressing the Who-Is-Who of Wall Street & Main Street

Every year, a delegation of senior government officials, led by the Prime Minister, and a group of private sector business leaders update a global audience on the reforms, developments and outlook of the Greek economy and each of the main sectors highlighting trends, challenges and opportunities. Furthermore, a group of international investors and financiers share their insight on Greece as a Business and Investment Destination.













The "2021 Capital Link Hellenic Leadership Award" will be presented to Mr. Alex Fotakidis, Partner, Head of Greece – CVC Capital Partners, for his outstanding contribution to Greece.

CVC Capital Partners is among the most active institutional investors in Greece having committed more than Euro 1 billion in equity since 2017 across various sectors.

We recognize CVC Capital Partners and Mr. Alex Fotakidis, the partner heading the Greek investment team, for the positive impact on Greece and the Greek economy with the active investment participation and also for raising the profile of Greece as an investment destination within the global investment community. CVC Capital Partners' investments are a direct boost to the Greek economy and also a vote of confidence that can help attract additional foreign investments.

One-on-one Meetings

In parallel to the main sessions, a series of one-on-one meetings are hosted between investors, the management of the participating companies and government officials, providing unique networking opportunities.

Who Should Attend

Management of Top U.S. Corporations with an active interest or involvement with Greece and The Greater Region · Institutional Investors in Greek Equities & Fixed Income Securities · Portfolio Managers & Analysts · Commercial and Investment Bankers · Financial Advisors and Brokers · Financial Media & Press

Important Safety Guidelines

Respecting health protocols and covid-19 restrictions, attendance to the Capital Link Forum is open only to fully vaccinated attendees. In order to be admitted to the Metropolitan Club, kindly show proof of vaccination accompanied by an ID at the entrance.

Venue Dress Code

Women: Business Casual

Men: Jacket & Tie (Tie is mandatory)

Metropolitan Club has the right to refuse entrance to any guest not respecting above prescribed dress code.

Note

All travelers are responsible for checking and confirming requirements for entry to the USA based on your citizenship/country of residence and also for your return.

Looking forward to seeing you at the Capital Link Forum on December 14, 2021.



For sponsorship opportunities please contact:

Nicolas Bornozis, President, Capital Link Inc.

Olga Bornozis, Managing Director, Capital Link Inc.

Anny Zhu, Managing Director, Capital Link Inc.

at forum@capitallink.com or +1 (212) 661-7566




For more information, please contact:

In Greece:

Evangelia Kotsa, Business Development, at marketing@capitallink.com

Athena Kosmadaki, Marketing & Media Relations at athensoffice@capitallink.com

or Tel (+30) 210 6109800-2


In New York:

Eleni Bej, Chief Operating Officer at ebej@capitallink.com or Tel +1(212) 661-7566


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Celebrating 100 Years of Brotherhood

 

AHEPA E-News Volume 15, Issue 38 | Wednesday, November 24, 2021 Testimonial for PSP Horiates Raises $100K for Century Capital Campaign The testimonial dinner for Past Supreme President George G. Horiates, held at the historic Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, raised more than $100,000 for AHEPA's Century Capital Campaign. "We congratulate Past Supreme President Horiates on a well-deserved evening of accolades, and we are grateful for his helping to raise significant funds for our campaign to secure the Order's future," Supreme President Jimmy Kokotas said. "Thank you to everyone who supported the event." Kokotas presented Horiates with the Order's inaugural "Defender of Hellenism" Award. CosmosPhilly | The National Herald L-R: Board Chairman Nicholas Karacostas, PSP; PSP Horiates, Supreme President Kokotas, PSP Andrew Zachariades. AHEPA Supports the Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum AHEPA is proud to be a supporting organization of the 23rd Annual Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum, announced Supreme President Jimmy Kokotas. The forum will be held at The Metropolitan Club, New York City, Dec. 14, 2021. This year's theme is "A New Era -- A New Direction for Greece. Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis is the Keynote Speaker (via videocast). The "Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum" is an International Summit about Greece hosted in New York, organized in cooperation with the New York Stock Exchange and major global investment banks. It is the longest running investment forum about Greece abroad, engaged in a systematic effort to promote Greece as a business and investment destination to a global audience. learn more | register here Flushing Ahepans Donate $30K Ahepans representing Gus Cherevas Estia-Pindus Chapter 326, Flushing, N.Y., presented a $30,000 donation to His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America to benefit Camp Saint Paul, Nov. 23, 2021. Camp Saint Paul is the crown jewel of the Youth Office of the Direct Archdiocesan District. Tee off 2022 in Good Form at the Epiphany Golf Tourney AHEPA’s centennial year of celebratory events kicks-off in January with AHEPA Chapter 16’s Epiphany Golf Tournament, at the Innisbrook Golf Resort in Palm Harbor, Fla., Jan. 8, 2022. Don’t miss out! more info AHEPA Centennial Convention Magic Awaits Us in 2022! AHEPA celebrates 100 years in 2022! To commemorate this historic event, we're taking you back to the happiest place on earth, the Walt Disney World Resort® in Orlando, Florida! Pack up the family and bring plenty of sunscreen and join us at this once in a lifetime celebration of a century of service! make a reservation and more info The Ahepan Magazine Is Out! The Fall 2021 edition of The Ahepan magazine is out! Catch a recap of the epic 99th Supreme Convention held in Athens, Greece, a feature on the appreciation for U.S. Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt's diplomatic excellence, and a spotlight on AHEPA's National Athletics program awardees and Hall of Fame inductees. Also, read the latest news from the AHEPA National Housing program and AHEPA chapters across the globe to see how AHEPA strengthens our communities each and every day! read it here AHEPA Responds to Call to Action, Opens Emergency Relief Fund Shortly after concluding business at our Athens Supreme Convention, an onslaught of wildfires devastated Greece. Supreme President Jimmy Kokotas immediately opened the Emergency Relief Fund and called on Ahepans from across the globe to mobilize. As they have in the past, Ahepans heeded the call and stepped up to assist in any way possible. As monetary donations continue to pour in, Ahepans also have volunteered their time and resources by donating bottles of water or by contributing to actual fire relief. Stateside, Hurricane Ida came barreling through the Gulf, leaving devastation in her wake in Louisiana and causing severe flooding and tornado damage in the mid-Atlantic up to parts of New England. AHEPA is working with the District 16 AHEPA family to determine how we can assist those affected by the hurricane to help them recover as quickly as possible. Click Here to make a tax-deductible Donation to the AHEPA Emergency Fund Upcoming Events & Deadlines November 30 | Giving Tuesday (Please keep AHEPA charities in mind) December 14 | Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum, The Metropolitan Club, New York City 31 | Deadline: Membership Dues January 8 | Epiphany Golf Tournament, Palm Harbor, Fla. Greek American News Digest  Editor's Note: Editorials, commentaries, opinion pieces, and articles are shared for information purposes only and do not necessarily reflect the views or policy positions of the Order of AHEPA, its affiliated organizations, and members New restrictions in Greece as pandemic deaths mount Associated Press (Nov. 22) Greece on Monday introduced a wide range of new restrictions aimed at curbing a COVID-19 infection spike that has pushed the rate of death to nearly double the European Union average. read more Greece's Mount Athos elders trust God and science to protect them from COVID Reuters (Nov. 23) In the chapel of a monastery on Greece's Mount Athos, Father Makarios read the gospel while conducting a liturgy as he waited for his anti-coronavirus vaccination. read more Opinion | America should re-envision the Eastern Med as a multi-theater power-projection platform Defense News (Nov. 20) Driven by rising great power competition with China and Russia, the Biden administration is conducting a global force posture review, which, as the Pentagon describes it, involves putting “the correct number of troops in the correct places.” read more Tourism arrivals in Greece more than double in October Ekathimerini (Nov. 23) International air traffic to Greece rose further in October, at the end of the peak summer tourism season, civil aviation authority data showed on Monday. read more President Sakellaropoulou welcomes Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at the Presidential Mansion ANA-MPA (Nov. 23) The President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou welcomed Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (Vartholomeos) at the Presidential Mansion on Tuesday and congratulated him on his 30th anniversary as Ecumenical Patriarch. read more NTUA, Columbia sign MoU for dual degree Ekathimerini (Nov. 20) The National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and Columbia University officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to offer a dual degree to their students. read more Celebrating 100 Years of Brotherhood

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