A diverse global partnership of organisations, civil society groups and cities that support each other to create a lasting community of readers was set up in September 2022. The World Book Capital Network (WBCN) acknowledges the power of books and re…
The Art Gallery of the Municipality of Central Corfu and Diapontian Islands is organizing a retrospective exhibition of the distinguished engraver A. Tassos showcasing so far unknown woodcuts as well as representative works he created from his stude…
C.P. Cavafy is considered one of the most influential Greek poets of the 20th century as well as one of the most important figures in Western poetry. On the 160th anniversary of his birth, the Onassis Foundation in New York presents ‘Archive of…
The Acropolis of Athens is listed among the recognized best practice examples in World Heritage Management, adopted by UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee (WHC) in 2011. A report issued on WHC’s official site details the findings, conclusio…
The Thessaloniki Book Fair is launching this year, in its 19th year of organization, the creation of a new international professional unit, expanding its dynamics. The Rights Center will operate in building 13, in the DIALOGUE area, with the aim of i…
Two years ago, the Medical School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) opened for the first time its doors to international students by launching its first 6-year Undergraduate Program in English. Two years later, a first evaluation of…
The web portal Study in Greece is campaigning for the promotion and international visibility of Greek Universities and the comparative educational advantages of our country. In particular, the campaign focuses on the foreign language study…
The contemporary theatrical play Women of Zalongo is a work of historical fiction inspired by actual events drawn from the history of Modern Greece; it brings to light family secrets and trauma –but also courage– passed down to four…
“Always be a poet, even in prose.” Charles Baudelaire
Aiming once again to highlight the contemporary Greek literary production, the Thessaloniki Book Fair welcomes the county’s young writers within the framework of the Young Writer…
Easter, or Pascha in Greek, is the most important religious holiday of the Orthodox Church marking the resurrection of Christ and the chance of rebirth for mankind. Easter holds a special place in the heart of Greek people, and has been the theme of…
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