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Porto Lago / Lakki: a 1930’s model town in the Aegean

On the island of Leros in the Dodecanese archipelago of the Aegean Sea you can find a strange town that looks like an old movie set. This is the town of Lakki, or Porto Lago as it was originally called when it was built in the 1930s, during the Italian occupation of the Dodecanese. Some of its buildings have been declared monuments by the Ministry of Culture and Sports.

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Greece continues to make significant progress in its digital transformation, as reflected in two leading international assessments by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the European Commission. The latest reports confirm improvements in public digital services, the expansion of telecommunications infrastructure, the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, and the country’s steady progress toward achieving the objectives of the Digital Decade 2030.

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The Embassy of Japan in Greece, in cooperation with the Museum of Modern Greek Culture, invites you to visit the travelling exhibition of the Japan Foundation, “Ningyo: The Art and Beauty of Japanese Dolls.”

The exhibition showcases the rich artistic tradition and cultural significance of Japanese dolls, highlighting their craftsmanship, symbolism, and enduring role in Japanese society.
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The Consulate General of Greece in Sydney organized a series of cultural, academic, and artistic events to mark the 100th anniversary of its establishment.

On Saturday, 6 June, Fay Makantasi, Research Director at diaNEOsis, delivered a lecture on Greece’s contemporary economic and social landscape. The presentation was followed by a discussion with the audience, moderated by Paul Nicolaou, Director of Business Sydney.