Greek Minister of Migration and Asylum Dimitris Kairidis met separately on Wednesday with the new German Ambassador to Greece Andreas Kindl, as well as with US Ambassador George Tsunis, ANA reports. Regarding Tsunis, the Greek minister stressed that Greek-American relations are at an unprecedented level and congratulated the American diplomat for his contribution to this state of affairs. Kairidis also noted that the influx of undocumented migrants in the month of October fell by 42.06% compared to September, stressing that this is the result of an “integrated and multi-level strategy to deal with the ‘irregular immigration and illegal trafficking’. With…
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In an address at Parliamentary Assembly Today, Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou called for a stronger Council of Europe and greater multilateralism to tackle the many challenges facing Europe today – from the war in Ukraine to climate change and economic and social upheaval. Addressing parliamentarians at the PACE summer session, the first female President of the Hellenic Republic recalled the roots of ancient Greek democracy and praised the “democratic symbolism” of the Parliamentary Assembly as a agora, or market of ideas, which remains at the heart of its political identity. Russia’s aggression against Ukraine represents “a direct and frontal challenge…
Storytelling was a widespread tradition throughout ancient Greece. Originally, mythical stories were told orally, then performed by playwrights at city festivals, until the ancient Greeks rediscovered the tool of the written word and Homer’s epics became quickly physical texts. The origins of lyric poetry may come from ancient Greece, being very instructive in modern understanding of the beliefs and customs of the early Greeks. Lyra, known as lyric poetry, has multiple forms. Perhaps most influential, however, are the archaic methods of storytelling seen in Homer’s epics. Archaic lyric poetry is a narrative retelling of heroes and myths and was always…
To diversify Tulsa’s small businesses and startup platforms, local officials plan to create a $5 million incubator dedicated to immigrant entrepreneurs.A center called 21st Street Market would be located in the East 21st Street and South Garnett Road commercial corridor, also known as the Tulsa Global District.“Essentially, the mission of the 21st Street Market would be to develop an ecosystem of support for immigrant entrepreneurs throughout metro Tulsa and promote intercity tourism,” Rodrigo Rojas, deputy chief of staff for the mayor’s office, said by phone. “We hope this really serves as a model for inclusive economic growth.”The concept was presented…
The Maids of Athena Bayside Pygmalion Chapter #126 hosted their Santacon party at the Melrose Penthouse in Queens on December 8 to raise money for the national project, The Boys and Girls Club. The mission of this organization is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. The vision is to provide a world-class club experience that ensures success is within reach of every young person who walks through our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the…
Jefferson City High School held its prom Saturday with an “Ancient Greece” theme. Queen Abby Skiles and King Chase Schnieders were crowned Friday at the Marcullus Assembly. The king and queen were chosen through an interview process coordinated by a panel of former women of Marcullus’s court. Court of Marcuslus Queen Abby Jade Skiles is the daughter of Darla and Tom Skiles. Her high school activities include Dance Team, Jefferson City Riot, Chorale Choir and National Honor Society. Her high school awards include Entrepreneurship Scholarship B, Departmental Women’s Vocal Music Award, and 2021 All-State Choir. She plans to attend Moberly…
In the latest repatriation of Greek cultural heritage objects, the United States returned 29 looted antiquities. They were delivered to Greece by Alvin L. Bragg, the Manhattan district attorney, in a special ceremony at the Greek consulate general in New York. Key pieces returned include a bronze chalice krater dating to 350 BCE that was seized in January; the Eid Mar coin, minted in 42 BCE to commemorate the assassination of Julius Caesar; and the “Neolithic Family Group,” which dates from 5,000 to 3,500 BCE and is valued at $3 million. All were seized following multiple criminal investigations into high-profile…
Outstanding universal value Brief summary The Acropolis of Athens is the most striking and complete ancient Greek monumental complex still in existence in our time. It is located on a hill of medium height (156 m) which rises in the Athens basin. Its overall dimensions are approximately 170 m by 350 m. The hill is rocky and steep on all sides except the west side, and has an extensive and almost flat summit. Strong fortification walls have surrounded the top of the Acropolis for over 3,300 years. The first fortification wall was built in the 13th century BC and surrounded…
It is with great joy that Bratti Hotel Signage participated again this year in the Xenia exhibition which was held from November 25 to 27, 2023, at the METROPOLITAN EXPO in Attica. Xenia is a premium trade show intended exclusively for hoteliers, but also for hospitality professionals in the broad sense. For three days, Xenia was the center of the hospitality industry and the meeting point of the most dynamic community in Greek tourism. At our stand, visitors had the opportunity to see up close the important signage projects that we have implemented in recent years with the biggest hotel…
Greece has the necessary conditions to contribute to the global demographic problem. Its geographical location and its experience provide it with arguments to claim an important role. But to meet the challenges, it must open up to the outside world. (PA) The results of the 2021 census confirmed Greece’s demographic decline. The current state of the population is a far cry from the exemplary census of 1961 – when the Greek statistical service was reorganized with foreign aid. The Social Research Center, the Economic Research Center and the Statistical Service then collaborate with French and American experts. Related studies and…