Subject: Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 17-03-22 From: "HR-Net News Distribution Manager" CONTENTS [01] Foreign ministry condemns 'heinous' terrorist attack outside British Parliament [02] German Vice-Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel meeting with PM Alexis Tsipras [03] Mitsotakis condemns London attack [04] Athens Concert Hall lecture series on theatre in Ancient Macedonia and Thrace --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [01] Foreign ministry condemns 'heinous' terrorist attack outside British Parliament The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the terrorist attack outside the British Parliament on Wednesday, describing it as a "cowardly act" and noting Greece's support for the people of the United Kingdom. "We express our abhorrence at the heinous and cowardly terrorist act which occurred today in London. Greece condemns terrorism unequivocally and stands on the side of the government and the people of the United Kingdom," the ministry said. The Greek embassy in London is monitoring developments closely in cooperation with the relevant British authorities, it added. In a tweet posted earlier on the ministry's account, it expressed its "shock" over the attack. "Shocked by the horrific terrorist attack outside the British Parliament. We express full support to the people of #London." [02] German Vice-Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel meeting with PM Alexis Tsipras German Vice Chancellor and Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel arrived at the Greek government headquarters at the Maximos Mansion at 19:30 on Wednesday evening for the start of a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. Gabriel, who was accompanied by a large convoy of cars, was met at entrance of the Maximos Mansion by his Greek counterpart Nikos Kotzias. In an announcement concerning the visit, German foreign ministry spokesman Martin Schaefer said it was a positive message for bilateral relations, expressing "his own and German solidarity with the Greeks". During his visit on Wednesday and Thursday, Gabriel is scheduled to have a working dinner with the prime minister on Wednesday night and then a series of meetings with President of the Republic Prokopis Pavlopoulos and Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias on Thursday. The talks during the visit are expected to focus on the migration and refugee crisis. He will also visit the gallery that is to exhibit woks of art in the 'documenta 14' art exhibition taking place in Athens and Kassel, Germany. [03] Mitsotakis condemns London attack New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis condemned the attack in London on Wednesday, saying the priority is to ensure the safety of citizens. "We condemn the attack in London. Our first priority is the safety of citizens. Our thought is with the families of the victims," Mitsotakis tweeted. [04] Athens Concert Hall lecture series on theatre in Ancient Macedonia and Thrace "The Theatre in the Kingdom of Ancient Macedonia" is the title of a lecture to be given at the 'Megaron' Athens Concert Hall on Thursday evening, which marks the start of a lecture series on the theatre of Ancient Macedonia and Thrace organised in collaboration with the Diazoma Association. The lecture will be given by Emeritus Professor of Classical Archaeology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) Stella Drougou, beginning at 19:00. The head of the Diazoma Association Stavros Benos will act as presenter. Entrance is free of charge, with tickets issued on a first-come, first-served basis after 17:30. There will also be a free webcast accessible to all, which can be viewed through the concert hall website http://www.megaron.gr