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Aylon Lyceum opens its gates

Aylon Lyceum opens its gates

Oct 31, 2023 |

Aylon Lyceum is a new cultural space which opens its gates to the public in November; its first exhibition, “Democracy and Eudemonia”, invites visitors to explore Greek philosophical thinking and the ways to live well in a state, through an interactive experience where each exhibit is also a challenge.

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A trip around the world with Greek 3rd generation photovoltaics

A trip around the world with Greek 3rd generation photovoltaics

Sep 19, 2023 |

Panagiotis Zafeiriadis has set out on a bike ride around the world; since he is usually camping in the wild, securing energy self-sufficiency in a sustainable way is of great importance – and an ideal way to do that is to use third-generation photovoltaics. These have been furnished by a Greek company with innovative products.

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Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology

Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology

Aug 28, 2023 |

The Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology in the heart of Athens offers visitors the opportunity to discover two very interesting aspects of ancient Greek culture through its permanent exhibitions “Ancient Greece – The Origins of Technology” and “Musical Instruments and Toys of Ancient Greece”.

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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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Book of the Month: “Pope Joan” by Emmanuel Roïdes, translated into English by David Connolly
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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