The Europe Information Center Europe Direct Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (EMTH) is hosted by the Democritus University of Thrace and has as its area of activity the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace. It is a member of a large family that numbers 17 respective Centers in Greece and 440 in the member states of the European Union and operated under the responsibility of the European Commission.
Εurope Direct EMTH act as a first entry-point in the European Union for citizens, providing information about the EU and in particular the areas that have an impact on the daily lives of citizens. Provide timely and valid information, advice, assistance and answers to more specific questions about the EU and its citizens' rights, priorities, legislation, policies, programs and funding opportunities and also promote the participatory exercise of citizenship through various communication tools.
Its mission is to be a reliable center for the provision of integrated information services based on the knowledge, specialization and experience of its executives. Europe Direct EMTH, through its networking with other EU information and assistance networks, also it provides citizens with impartial, direct, valid and high-quality information services, advice, assistance and answers to questions about the EU.