Tag: ARCHEOLOGY

The Hadrian Aqueduct of Athens | An marvel of ancient Roman engineering springs back to life

Hadrian’s Aqueduct in Athens is the only Roman aqueduct of this type and size that has been constructed in Europe and that still carries water. This monumental technical construction of the ancient world does not only have great cultural value, but it can also be utilized to reduce the city’s environmental footprint.

The Greek government is supporting a multi-dimensional plan to put this ancient aqueduct back into use, in order both to cover current needs for irrigation water, and to develop new places of cultural and environmental interest.

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“Meanings”: Exhibition at the Acropolis Museum

The new exhibition titled NoHMATA “Meanings”. Personifications and Allegories from Antiquity to Today, at the Acropolis Museum, focuses on πersonified concepts and meanings with human or animal form and allegorical stories – from celestial objects, islands, rivers and cities to concepts like Justice and Injustice.

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Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology

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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Building New Business Bridges Between Greece and China – First Stop: Beijing! 🇬🇷🤝🇨🇳

The Greece–China Business Forum took place today, November 2, in Beijing, focusing on creating new trade partnerships and strengthening the presence of Greek businesses in the Chinese market.

The Forum was held as part of the business mission organized by Enterprise Greece and the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), in cooperation with CCPIT Beijing.

The event opened with welcoming remarks by:

🔹 Dr. Evgenios Dimitrios Kalpyris, Ambassador of Greece to China
🔹 Mr. Xu Qiang, Director General, Department of Bilateral Cooperation, CCOIC
🔹 Mr. Tasos Iosifidis, Vice President of ACCI

Ms. Anita Triposkufi, Director of SMEs and Large Exporting Companies – Industrial Products, Energy, Shipping and Country Promotion at Enterprise Greece, presented the opportunities and prospects of Greek entrepreneurship in the Chinese market.

A key highlight of the Forum was the B2B networking programme, bringing together 9 Greek companies and more than 100 Chinese businesses across dynamic sectors, including food and beverages, technology, real estate, pharmaceuticals, construction and infrastructure.

A valuable opportunity to connect businesses, explore new synergies and turn opportunities into lasting partnerships!

📍 Next stop: Shanghai!
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Building New Business Bridges Between Greece and China – First Stop: Beijing! 🇬🇷🇨🇳

The Greece–China Business Forum took place today, November 2, in Beijing, focusing on creating new trade partnerships and strengthening the presence of Greek businesses in the Chinese market.

The Forum was held as part of the business mission organized by Enterprise Greece and the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), in cooperation with CCPIT Beijing.

The event opened with welcoming remarks by:

🔹 Dr. Evgenios Dimitrios Kalpyris, Ambassador of Greece to China
🔹 Mr. Xu Qiang, Director General, Department of Bilateral Cooperation, CCOIC
🔹 Mr. Tasos Iosifidis, Vice President of ACCI

Ms. Anita Triposkufi, Director of SMEs and Large Exporting Companies – Industrial Products, Energy, Shipping and Country Promotion at Enterprise Greece, presented the opportunities and prospects of Greek entrepreneurship in the Chinese market.

A key highlight of the Forum was the B2B networking programme, bringing together 9 Greek companies and more than 100 Chinese businesses across dynamic sectors, including food and beverages, technology, real estate, pharmaceuticals, construction and infrastructure.

A valuable opportunity to connect businesses, explore new synergies and turn opportunities into lasting partnerships!

📍 Next stop: Shanghai!
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📌 ON THIS DAY | NOVEMBER 2, 1911

✨ On this day, the great Greek poet Odysseas Elytis was born in Heraklion, Crete. One of the most important representatives of Greece’s Generation of the 1930s, he became one of the most celebrated literary figures of modern Greek culture.

His poetry is a magnificent celebration of light, the Aegean Sea, freedom, love, and the beauty of life. With a unique voice, he brought together Greek tradition and Surrealism, creating a poetic world filled with vivid imagery, deep emotion, and philosophical reflection.

🏆 In 1979, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. The Swedish Academy recognized his poetry for its ability to portray the modern human struggle for freedom and creativity.

His poems have been translated into numerous languages, while many have been set to music, touching hearts far beyond the borders of Greece.