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Wine routes of Crete

Wine routes of Crete

Nov 28, 2023 |

In modern times, Cretan wine has won the attention and preference of the broader consumer public. Cretan wines are a precious legacy of traditional varieties, perfectly adapted to the island’s climate conditions. Cretan vineyards cover 12.8% of Greece’s wine regions and rank 3rd among the country’s 9 wine-growing areas.

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Greek Consular Services Process Transformation

Greek Consular Services Process Transformation

Nov 20, 2023 | ,

ays ago, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at the invitation of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Giorgos Kotsiras, successfully hosted a conference to unveil the project “Consular Services Process Transformation”.

It is an initiative that seeks to redesign and digitize services provided by the Greek Consular Authorities worldwide, thereby enhancing their communication with Greek nationals residing abroad and providing faster and more efficient services.

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A statue of Maria Callas, created by sculptor Nikos Floros, has been adorning the main building of UNESCO in Paris since recently.

Addressing the unveiling ceremony, which took place at the initiative of the Greek Delegation to UNESCO and in collaboration with the Italian Delegation, the Greek Permanent Representative, George Koumoutsakos emphasised that Maria Callas was a universal Greek woman.

On his part, sculptor Nikos Floros explained that he wanted his sculpture to be made of bronze because bronze is "a strong and eternal material, like the talent and legacy of Callas."

Source: Αθηναϊκό - Μακεδονικό Πρακτορείο Ειδήσεων

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The “syrmata” of Milos classified as protected edifices. These traditional buildings directly along the coast in small fishing villages showcase adaptive architecture and have become an iconic part of the island's landscape.
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The “Syrmata” of Milos: Adaptive Architecture and Cultural Heritage
The “syrmata” (wires) buildings on the island of Milos are traditional small, single-room structures built directly along the coast in small fishing villages. Historically, they were used as boat storage, as shelters during the harsh winter months, or as workshops. They are either fully or parti...
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📚📚In April's BOOK OF THE MONTH, Reading Greece presents "Pope Joan" by Emmanuel Roïdes, an irreverent, witty and delightful novel masterfully translated into English by David Connolly (Aiora Press, 2019).

In Pope Joan, Roïdes has created one of the most remarkable characters in modern Greek literature and in so doing has assured his place as one of its classic authors. In the words of Lawrence Durrell, “Pope Joan has a double claim on our attention for it occupies a central position among the popular books of modern Greece; and it is also in its own way a small masterpiece which might occupy a position on the bookshelf of the discerning reader midway, say, between Candide and Thaïs…”.

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Pope Joan or Papissa Ioanna as is the title of the book in Greek, was presented by Emmanuel Roïdes as a “medieval study”. It is based on the story that first appeared in 13th-century chronicles and later spread throughout Europe of a female pope, who reigned, according to some sources, from 855...
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