Yale University students, led by Eero Saarinen Professor of Architectural Design Nader Tehrani, visited the iconic building of the former airport as well as the Ellinikon Experience Center (The Εllinikon) , reports ANA. According to Lamda Development, their trip took place as part of an investigation into the profound influence of American modern architecture in Greece. The airport, a masterpiece by famous Finnish architect Eero Saarinen, is a symbol of foreign architectural splendor of the 1960s. RELATED TOPICS: Greece, Greek tourism news, Tourism in Greece, The Greek Islands, Hotels in Greece, Travel to Greece, Greek destinations, Greek travel market, Greek…
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By Catherine Tsounis International Greek Language Day was celebrated on February 10 at Terrace on the Park in Flushing, New York, in honor of Dionysios Solomos, national ethnic poet and author of the Greek national anthem. President Stella Kokolis of the Federation of Greek American Teachers and its affiliated organizations hosted the event, which attracted 100 participants. Prominent members of the news media, representatives of the Greek government and consulate, education officials from the northeastern states, business professionals, parochial schools and Greek-American organizations were in attendance. The event included a varied program, including prayers led by Rev. Gregory Stamkopoulos, presentations…
Dance your way to concerts on the grounds of Citizens Bank Park, celebrate local healthcare workers who overcame a pandemic, and learn from business leaders at networking events this year. Phillies Theme Nights.The Phillies offer special ticket promotions on these game nights and encourage fans to attend a game with people of similar interests, such as other Boy and Girl Scouts of America, local fraternities and sororities, or country music fans who want to attend Riley Green’s post-game concert. .For the Phillies’ 2024 season, there are more than a dozen of these special nights to buy tickets for – buy…
Egyptian social media went into meltdown earlier this week over the new trailer for the new season of the Netflix series “African Queens,” produced by Jada Pinkett Smith, which reportedly focuses on the life of Queen Cleopatra and which will be broadcast in May. The “historical docu-drama” had angered Egyptians both because of its depiction of Cleopatra, who was of Greek descent, as a black African woman, and because a black expert in the film ad insisted that “Cleopatra was black. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. While some are furious at what they see as a gross historical inaccuracy,…
By Sabrina Saleha November is nationally recognized as Native American Heritage Month. It is a month of celebrating the beauty of indigenous cultures. Celebrating the enormous positive importance that indigenous people have brought to this country, but also remembering the horror of past and current mistreatment of indigenous communities who continue to fight for recognition, equality and peace. 1. Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Today and Every Day On August 3, 1990, the month of November was recognized by former President George HW Bush as Native American Heritage Month. During this month, take time to recognize the people, culture, traditions, crafts, and…
Degrees awarded by private, non-profit universities established in Greece, exclusively as branches of foreign educational institutions, “will offer full academic and professional rights equivalent to those of the ‘parent’ institution abroad “, declared the Minister of Education, Religions and Sports. Kyriakos Pierrakakis clarified on Sunday, speaking to SKAI television, reports ANA.He also stressed that, unlike other cases, the Greek National Authority for Higher Education, which is a completely independent authority, will have a say in the criteria for establishing such branches of foreign universities in Greece , thus guaranteeing the best possible quality.Pierrakakis said that the new bill will not…
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Greek Heritage Society (GHS) of Southern California celebrated its 37th anniversary at Loyola Marymount University on Sunday, January 8. A rare photography exhibit titled “The Journey of the Greeks of Southern California” was on display, depicting the activities of the Los Angeles area Greek community since the early 1900s. The event also featured an additional exhibit of a photo collection of more than 24 Greek Orthodox churches in Southern California, as well as a digital photo exhibit. The Consul General of Greece in Los Angeles, Ioannis Stamatekos, in his speech thanked the Greek community of…
Additional presenters and their topics, exploring the past, present and future, include: Kathleen Lynch (University of Cincinnati, Department of Classics) ~ The Legacy of Storytelling and Mythmaking: Connecting the Past to the Present Jeb Card (University of Miami, Department of Anthropology) ~ Myth, disruption and heritage in Mesoamerica Andrew Casper (University of Miami, Department of Arts) ~ Ancient heritage recalled: representations of the ruins of Rome Jacqueline Johnson (University of Miami, University Archivist and Senior Librarian) History of the Freedom Summer Memorial on West Campus Robert Keller (retired, former University of Miami architect); Charles Cellarius – The Architect of Miami…
For many people, “birthright” travel is synonymous with Israel. Birthright Israel has been running partially or fully subsidized trips to the country since 1999 and has inspired cultures around the world to launch similar programs. More than 750,000 members of the Jewish diaspora (defined as having a Jewish biological parent or having converted to Judaism) have since traveled with the program. Participants must be aged 18 to 32, including other eligibility conditions.For seven to ten days, travelers can visit Jerusalem, where they will see the Western Wall, experience the nightlife of Tel Aviv and floating in the Dead Sea, among…
A US and Greek national who worked in Meta’s security and trust team while based in Greece was wiretapped for a year by Greece’s national intelligence service and hacked with a powerful cyberespionage tool , according to documents obtained by the New York Times and knowledgeable officials. of the case.This is the first known case of a US citizen being targeted in a European Union country by advanced surveillance technology, the use of which has been the subject of a growing scandal in Greece. This demonstrates that the illicit use of spyware extends beyond use by authoritarian governments against opposition…