British novelist Victoria Hislop presented her third and eagerly awaited historic novel “The Thread” on Tuesday at Saint Nikolas of the Lasithi Prefecture, Crete. The new novel describes the most important historical moments of modern Greece from 1917 until 1978 through a love story unfolding in Thessaloniki. The book presentation was coordinated by philologist Maria [...]
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100 Years Since the Birth of Nikiforos Vrettakos
On January 1st, 2012, 100 years had elapsed since the birth of the great Laconian poet Nikiforos Vrettakos, the poet of love, peace and humanism. Nikiforos Vrettakos published more than 20 collections of poetry, several novels and numerous other erudite dissertations, and came to be acclaimed as one of the most versatile poets of his [...]
Diaspora Documentarian Athina Krikeli Honored for her Overall Work in Larissa
Multi-awarded and acclaimed Diaspora journalist and documentarian, Athina Krikeli, was honored Friday by the Municipality of Larissa and the Cypriot Association of Larissa for her overall work and contribution to Hellenism. Krikeli’s documentary feature “The enclaved in Cyprus” was presented at the 2011 New York International Film Festival, winning Best Political Documentary in the USA. [...]
Fat Thursday at the Acropolis Museum
(Original Story in Greek By Ingka Athanasiadou) A tour of the Acropolis is the perfect experience, with which someone can simultaneously experience the sightseeing and the musical meetings offered these days at the Acropolis Museum. The Acropolis Museum, within the framework of its’ ongoing program “One day at the Acropolis Museum” continues its’ musical afternoons [...]
Limassol Carnival 2012
The Limassol Carnival is one of the most important events in Cyprus, related to the Dionysian Festivals of classical antiquity. It is a joyful and colorful event that attracts both young and old, locals and visitors, making Limassol the carnival center of Cyprus. During the carnival period Limassol celebrates with 10 days of parties, parades [...]
Searching for Women on Mt. Athos: Insights from the Archives of the Holy Mountain
By Ingka Athanasiadou It is ironic that one can find so much information about the lives of Byzantine women in the archives of Mount Athos, a holy mountain to which access has always been denied to members of the female sex. Although with few exceptions women never set foot on the Athonite peninsula, the archives [...]
Greek-American Actress Olympia Dukakis Will Perform at the Theatrical Organization of Cyprus
The famous Greek-American actress Olympia Dukakis is going to star in the play ‘Social Security’, that will be presented at the Theatrical Organization of Cyprus (THOC). The play will premiere on the 2nd of March, directed by Athanasia Karagiannopoulou and adapted by the Greek actress Mimi Denissi. The story is about Barbara and David Reg; [...]
2012 Global Summit of Women to be Held in Athens
More than 1,000 women leaders in business, government and civil society will be meeting in Athens between May 31 and June 2nd within the framework of the 22nd Global Summit of Women 2012. The “Global Summit of Women, Athens 2012″ aims at creating a network for the women of the global business community, strengthening their [...]
“Richard Wagner: Twilight of the Gods” at Athens Concert Hall
On the 11th of February the Athens Concert Hall presents “Götterdämmerung” (Twilight of the Gods), the last in Richard Wagner’s cycle of four operas titled Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung, or The Ring for short). The production was made by the Antenna Group, under the auspices of the Athens Concert Hall [...]
Lecture on Human Values by Academic Helene Glykatzi-Arhweiler
Eminent academic Helene Glykatzi – Arhweiler, addressing an event on January 6, organized by the Society of Volunteers Against Cancer AGALIAZO at Eugenides Foundation, Athens, spoke on human values and social contribution throughout time. “You cannot speak of human values, unless you speak of volunteering”, noted Helene Glykatzi – Arhweiler among other things, elaborating on [...]
3rd Annual Greek Shipping Forum to Be Held in Athens
Capital Link will host the 3rd Annual Greek Shipping Forum in Athens on Wednesday, February 29, 2012. This event will not only cover the latest developments and trends in international trade, dry bulk commodities, and the energy markets — framed against the broader backdrop of the global economy — but also review the various funding [...]
11th Athens Xclusive Designers Week in March
The 11th Athens Xclusive Designers Week (AXDW), the international fashion week of Athens Greece, will be held on March 17-20, 2012, at Ethniki Asfalistiki Conference Center. The 11th AXDW will present Autumn/Winter 2012/2013 collections, with the participation of important fashion designers from Greece and abroad, as well as emerging talents of the Greek fashion scene [...]
Calendar – Exhibits, Concerts, Fun
- Victoria Hislop Presents her Νew Novel in Agios Nikolas of Crete February 22, 2012
- 1st Interbalkan Poetry Festival to be Held During Thessaloniki’s 9th Book Fair February 21, 2012
- 100 Years Since the Birth of Nikiforos Vrettakos February 20, 2012
- Diaspora Documentarian Athina Krikeli Honored for her Overall Work in Larissa February 20, 2012
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