The NTUA Lavrion Technological and Cultural Park is not only a fascinating destination. In the industrial landscape of about 62 acres and with 34 rescued buildings of the former French Mining Company of Lavrion (CFML)- 14 of which have been exemplarily restored by the NTUA - history emerges vividly in its materiality; (history conceived as running through the past and the future). Further on, if one scratches a little deeper, one would find its intangible side as well. The silver-giving galleries, accomplices to the wealth and glory of ancient Athens; the first major heavy industrial enterprise of the New Greek State in the 19th century, that marked its entry into the Industrial Revolution; the first company town; the first mass labour movement; some first urban infrastructures outside Athens... Today, the LTCP is a place of experimentation of many orders and bridges between science and society, art and technology, research and production, tradition and vision.
In this place so charged with collective memory, the NTUA has revived not only cultural value and creation, but also technological innovation in research and production, putting the space of memory in interaction with that of the visible future: Here, the research laboratories of the NTUA and businesses, the development of innovative products and services, education, scientific, artistic, educational and social events, the favorite set of filmmakers, special and general tours coexist and happen simultaneously. Also, the Museum of Mining and Metallurgy is under construction and will be the first of its kind at a national level.
Among the restored buildings, the conference and exhibition halls have a special place:
Moreover, the specialized and experienced staff of LTCP is always available for its partners to contribute to the optimal planning of the event of interest.
Where History resides…
Walking along the streets of Hydra, among the well-preserved mansions of the island, the visitor wanders mentally in the years when sailors, merchants, captains, boatmen and landlords, who gave life to one of the largest merchant fleets of the Mediterranean, gathered in these same places. The political and war situation in Europe in the late 18th and early 19th century offered the opportunity to the skilled sailors of Hydra, who took advantage of the privileges and strategic position of the island, to get rich from maritime trade. Dozens of ships sailed daily from the port of the island to the biggest ports of Europe.
Already from 1749 the "Merchant Marine Academy of Hydra" was operating in the school of Agios Vasilios, demonstrating the orientation of the island in trade and the need to equip the ships with trained crews. The School taught not only maritime theory and techniques but also foreign languages that would be necessary for communication with foreign authorities and merchants in the ports of call.
However, the name of Hydra is linked to the Revolution of 1821. At the outbreak of the Revolution, the island had competent, experienced sailors and dozens of ships. Thanks to the fighting voice and the efforts of the heroic captain Antonis Economou, the people and the great boatmen and landlords of the island decided the participation of Hydra in the Revolution.
During the years of the Struggle, the Hydrians offered money, ships and crews to the cause. The once merchant ships were equipped and together with Spetses and Psarra they formed the war fleet of the rebellious Greeks. Voulgaris, Topazis, Miaoulis, Kountouriotis have associated their names with the Revolution. At the entrance of the port of Hydra, the bronze statue of Andreas Miaoulis by the sculptor Kostas Kazakos, welcomes the visitors of the island. The blue revolutionary flag with the cross and the saying "Freedom or Death" and the cannons placed on the bastion remind the naval power of Hydra.
The rich stone mansions that still stand in Hydra are witnesses of the wealth that the boatmen had in their hands during the 18th and 19th century. However, it is perhaps more moving to think that behind these walls there were debates, conflicts and decisions made that led to freedom.
The Mansion of Lazaros Tsamados now houses the Merchant Marine School and the Mansion of Kriezis the Nursing Home. Since 1936, the four-storey Mansion of Tombazis has been home to the famous branch of the Athens School of Fine Arts, which has written its own history in Greek art. The House of Lazaros Kountouriotis operates as a branch of the National Historical Museum. The house where the Museum of Post-Byzantine Art and History of Hydra operates today belonged to his brother George Kountouriotis.
The building that houses the Historical Archives-Museum of Hydra stands proudly among the mansions of the guards and shipowners of the 19th century. In this location, which dominates the entrance of the port, the first building of the Archives was built by the Hydra shipowner Gikas N. Koulouras with respect to the history, architecture and landscape of the island. In 1952 it passed to the Greek state after a donation by the shipowner, hosting their collection.
Among the persons who played a key role in the operation of the Museum are also Antonios D. Lignos, doctor and Mayor of Hydra, who took care of the classification and transcription of the documents of the Archives of the Community of Hydra (1798 - 1865) and the Rev. The Bishop of Hydra, Spetses and Aegina, Mr. Ierotheos, who took care of the construction of the present building of the Archives on the site of the original one, which had been demolished for structural reasons.
The Historical Archives Museum of Hydra maintains a section with works of Greek art of the 19th and 20th century. The paintings, portraits, portraits of ships, historical maps, which are exhibited in the Historical Gallery of the Museum, stand out. The Museum Library has more than 15000 book titles, mainly old and rare editions, many of which date back to the beginning of the 18th century. The Archives Department of the Museum includes "treasures" from public and private institutions concerning the history of Hydra mainly in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.
The Museum, without losing sight of its scientific orientation, while keeping its collections open to researchers, also develops a rich cultural activity. Throughout the year, its premises host temporary exhibitions, lectures and conferences, concerts, etc. It has become a reference point for Hydra, fulfilling a key cultural and educational role.
Historical Archive of Hydra Museum
PC 18040 Hydra Port Hydra
Tel: (+30) 22980-52355 Fax: (+30) 22980-52355
mail@gak-ydras.att.sch.gr https://www.iamy.gr/
The Tsitouras Collection Hotel is part of the eponymous company, the life's work of Dimitris Tsitouras. The result of many years of consistent effort and love for both Greek art and the island of Santorini.
Overlooking one of the most famous and most enchanting landscapes of the world, the Hotel, with the emblem of Yannis Tsarouchis' green wreath, overlooks the blue Aegean Sea and the caldera and welcomes guests in its luxurious rooms. The architecture is integrated into the natural landscape, creating an authentic environment of hospitality.
The Tsitouras Collection
Firostefani 84700 Santorini
Tel. +30 22860 23747
+30 22860 22760
Fax: 22860 23918
Email: reservations@tsitouras.com
Contact : Ms. Eleni Tsitoura
Just a few minutes away from Mykonos Town is the brand new Mykonos Earth Suites. Newlyweds, couples and group of friends will enjoy the unique experience of hospitality on the famous island of the Cyclades.
Located in front of the beautiful beach of Megali Ammos, the hotel becomes part of the landscape while from its open spaces the view of Chora, the traditional mills, the blue sea and the brown rock is impressive.
Both the rooms and the public areas are designed and decorated with respect to the local architecture. Materials, colour details, surfaces and modern infrastructure complement each other creating an ideal environment for a holiday in Mykonos.
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The innovative artist in residence programme on environment, design and sustainability – taking place as part of our Circular Cultures | I Making Matters programme in partnership with the Polygreen Culture & Art Initiative (PCAI) – returns to the island of Tilos in Greece for a fourth consecutive year from 29 September to 8 October 2025 to explore possible environmental solutions through the lens of artistic creativity and the means that art provides.
The successful Tilos Artist Residency program continues for the fourth consecutive year on the island of Tilos. For 2025, the cultural organization Polygreen Culture & Art Initiative (PCAI) continues its collaboration with the British Council as part of the Circular Cultures Circular Cultures ((Making Matters) program, inviting the British art collective STORE. The visual arts group will be on the island of Tilos from September 29 to October 8, 2025, with the aim of exploring possible environmental solutions through the prism of artistic creativity and the tools offered by art.
Following the success of previous years’ creative residencies with the RESOLVE Collective (2023) and the POoR Collective (2024), we are delighted to welcome STORE, , our 2025 artists in residence – an association of artists, architects and designers supporting young people from underrepresented backgrounds applying to creative courses and addressing the social imbalance in art, design and architecture education – to this year’s Tilos Artist Residency.
STORE is a socially engaged association of creative practitioners. STORE STORE is the collective’s space in London and Rotterdam from which they run a programme of free design and architecture courses open to state school students. These courses provide a platform for young people to develop their ideas and creativity, encouraging and supporting a more diverse group of students into creative careers.
The Tilos Artist Residency aims to explore how the principles of upcycling, zero waste and the circular economy can inspire creativity, collaboration and regenerative thinking in architecture, design crafts, materials and urban design.
More specifically, during their residency, the artists will have the opportunity to delve deeper into the award-winning circular economy programme that has been implemented on the island from 2022. In collaboration with the Municipality of Tilos, the schools and residents on Tilos, the artists aim to create a community-based work of art that will remain on the island as a result of their research. Similar ‘pieces’ taking the form of artworks, design items and fanzines were created by Hypercomf, The New Raw, Resolve and PoOR during their residencies and are currently on display at the Just Go Zero Tilos info point.
Just Go Zero Tilos , an innovative environmental project powered by PCAI, was launched on the island in 2022 aiming to develop solutions that promote the circular economy and sustainability, and make Tilos the first zero waste island in Greece.
The residency is organised as part of PCAI’scollaboration with the Municipality of Tilos.
Watch the Tilos Artists Residency 2024 film with the POoR Collective.
Filmmaker: Ilias Madouros | Music & Sound Design: Babis Makridis
Information For further information, please contact Maria Papaioannou at Maria.Papaioannou@britishcouncil.gr.
The National Centre “Exercise is Medicine – Greece”, a member of the global initiative “Exercise is Medicine®️”, is organizing the International Conference “Exercise is Medicine” in Athens, while the 2025 Exercise Is Medicine Europe Regional Meeting is tagged onto the Conference.
The Exercise is Medicine®️ was established by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) — the world’s leading scientific organization in sports medicine — in collaboration with the American Medical Association. Its mission is to promote physical activity as a vital pillar of health and to incorporate it into the national healthcare systems worldwide.
The Vision of the National Centre “Exercise is Medicine – Greece”
“Exercise is Medicine – Greece” is dedicated to recognizing and integrating physical activity as a scientifically documented intervention for the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases, regardless of gender, age, or socioeconomic status. It actively fosters collaboration between the medical community and certified exercise professionals, aiming to embed exercise into clinical practice for chronic diseases.
The Conference
Building on the success of the 1st National Conference with international participation (2024), this year’s pioneering and highly relevant International Conference will feature invited representatives of European National Centres “Exercise is Medicine”, institutional representatives of the Greek Government, and leading figures from a wide range of Exercise and Health Sciences, Education and Technology, in the context of fruitful interdisciplinary interactions and innovative collaborations.
Indicative themes of the Conference:
The aim of the International Conference “Exercise is Medicine” is to highlight national and international strategies and best practices for the utilization of physical activity in Health and for its integration in Primary and Secondary Health Care systems, as well as in all levels of Education.
Πότε : 10-12 Οκτωβρίου 2025 Που : Αμφιθέατρο Ελληνικής Ολυμπιακής Επιτροπής, Αθήνα
For more information : https://exerciseismedicine.gr/international-conference-exercise-is-medicine/ For conference registration : https://www.eventora.com/en/Events/exercise-is-medicine-2025
Institutional and business stakeholders discuss the development prospects
of medical tourism in Greece and Thessaly.
Against the backdrop of the rapidly growing prospects of medical tourism in Greece, and especially in Thessaly, the JOIST Innovation Park και ο and the European Digital Innovation Hub Health Hub co-organize the event Health Meets Hospitality: Technology at the Service of Medical Tourism on Tuesday, June 17, at 19:00, at JOIST Innovation Park, in Larissa .
It is a thematic event that highlights the comparative advantages of Greece in the field of medical tourism, emphasizing the potential of Thessaly as an emerging healthcare and hospitality destination.
The event focuses on two main pillars:
Important representatives from the health sector, local government and tourism development will participate in the discussion group, in order to highlight the competitive advantages of Greece and the region in the international map of medical tourism.
Participation in the event is free to the public.
Apply here: Health Meets Hospitality | (https://joistpark.eu/ekdiloseis/)
Greeting
Speakers:
Coordinator: Dimitra Michalopoulou - Journalist
The event is under the auspices of the Region of Thessaly, the Municipality of Larissa, the Municipality of Agia, and the Larissa Prefecture Hotel Association..
The event is supported by Alpha Marketing and sponsored by LA Travel, which actively contributes to the strengthening of tourism synergies.
The 31st Panhellenic Conference of Academic Libraries has as its central theme “Academic Prosperity, Freedom and Integrity: From AB to AI” and its main objective is to explore and promote the practices of academic libraries in shaping an environment that incorporates modern technology while maintaining the basic principles of well-being, freedom and integrity in academia.
The Organizing Committee, headed by Dr. Arietta Papaioannou,, underlines the long and successful course of the institution while stating: “Your presence, whether as individuals who participate by suggesting, attending and/or supporting our work demonstrates the power of collaboration and commitment to keep our academic presence alive by highlighting the role of libraries as pillars of education, research and continuous progress.”
The 31st Panhellenic Conference of Academic Libraries will take place in Ioannina (22-24 October 2025), at the Conference Centre of the University of Ioannina “Karolos Papoulias”.
The Municipality of Athens welcomed more than 200 leading professionals of the tourism industry on 7 and 8 April, at the iconic Zappeion. Through the This is Athens – Convention & Visitors Bureau of the Athens Development Corporation, they met at This is Athens – Agora , the largest B2B tourism event in the city. The priority is to strengthen the position of the Greek capital as a leading destination for leisure travel, congress tourism and business meetings.
The Mayor of Athens, Charis Doukas, among others, stressed: “Athens is at the centre of global tourist interest. Athens is not only a city with a great history, but also a destination with a present and future on the world tourist map. This is Athens – Agora confirms the dynamism of the capital, bringing together the most important players in the global tourism market over these two days. As a municipal authority, we have set as a priority the development of the destination, according to the terms of sustainability and ensuring the quality of life of Athenians. Having carried out the Tourism Capacity Study, before the city was faced with signs of over-tourism, we used its data and established the Sustainable Tourism Observatory in order to develop our sustainable strategy for the city. We want to showcase Athens as a modern and welcoming destination, offering authentic year-round experiences to its visitors and a pleasant and functional daily life to all those who live in the city.”
For his part, the President of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) and CEO of Athens International Airport (AIA), Ioannis Paraschis,, in his speech, among others, noted: “Athens has been experiencing an extremely dynamic period of tourism growth in recent years, having now occupied one of the top positions among European urban destinations. As we are called upon to face a wide range of challenges, with an emphasis on managing and enhancing the sustainable footprint of our city, the use of partnerships is a crucial and decisive factor. The important initiative of the Municipality of Athens, This is Athens – Agora embodies the concept of dialogue and cooperation, specifically between local government and the private sector, with the aim of a coordinated approach to tourism development issues. It is the duty of all those involved in the vital sectors of tourism and travel to preserve and strengthen what we have achieved, having now an important opportunity to continue investing in quality, sustainability and extroversion for the next important chapter of the development and upgrading of our city as a top tourist destination“.
Ο The Managing Director of Athens Development Company S.A., Ioannis Georgizas,, stressed: “This year’s event reflects the city’s new vision: a sustainable, modern and inclusive metropolis. In this context, This is Athens – Agora incorporates ‘green’ practices and promotes the authentic experience of Athens as a destination that is evolving and dynamically repositioning itself on the global tourism map. Through targeted B2B meetings, educational activities and networking events, we are redefining the role of Athens as a metropolis that innovates and pioneers in the tourism sector.”</em
Athens, a destination with a modern vision
This year, the 10th anniversary edition of This is Athens – Agora (formerly Travel Trade Athens), hosts over 120 Greek representatives of tourism businesses and 100 tourism representatives from 25 countries around the world, including, for the first time, representatives from the major markets of China and India. With more than 2,500 B2B meetings scheduled, the event offers the opportunity to establish new partnerships, aiming to strengthen the city’s economy and at the same time Athens’ presence on the international tourism map.
During the weekend, distinguished speakers will participate in “Agora Insights”, a series of discussions focusing on culture, innovation and sustainability.
At the same time, for the first time, This is Athens-Agora places special emphasis on conference and business tourism, with equal participation of companies from the conference and events sector. This strategic choice reflects the importance of further developing the sector for Athens.
Through the event, the aim is to highlight the potential of Athens as a leading, sustainable urban destination, as well as the development and promotion of the capital, which is implemented by the Development Company of the Municipality of Athens through its actions and programmes, This is Athens-Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Athens Film Office and the Athens Municipality Festival, the largest festival in the city, which this May is organising more than 200 cultural and entertainment events throughout the city.
The North Aegean Prefecture and the Museum of Natural History of the Petrified Forest of Lesvos organize a conference on “NATURAL HERITAGE AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT” with the aim of presenting the actions for the promotion of natural heritage and the interventions funded in recent years by the North Aegean Prefecture and contribute to the development of alternative forms of tourism, the improvement of the information, awareness-raising and services provided to residents and visitors and the upgrading of the tourist product of Lesvos.
The Workshop will take place on Monday 17 February 2025 at 17.00 p.m., at the “Ioannis Pavlakellis” hall of the Lesvos Chamber of Commerce.
PARTICIPANTS
Tourism professionals and citizens of Lesvos, students, volunteers
Admission is free
PROGRAM
Καθηγητής Νικόλαος Σουλακέλλης, Πρόεδρος ΔΣ ΜΦΙΑΔΛ
Γ. Πλακωτάρης, Προϊστάμενος Διαχειριστικής Αρχής ΠΕΠ Βορείου Αιγαίου
Α. Δημιουργία νέου “Ανοικτού Μουσείου” – Έργα ανάδειξης των νέων απολιθωματοφόρων θέσεων που αποκαλύφθηκαν κατά την κατασκευή μεγάλων δημοσιών έργων στην προστατευόμενη περιοχή του Απολιθωμένου δάσους.
Β. Λειτουργία Κέντρου Περιβαλλοντικής Ενημέρωση Καλλονής – Δράσεις ανάδειξης των υγροτόπων της Λέσβου.
Καθηγητής Νικόλαος Ζούρος, Διευθυντής ΜΦΙΑΔΛ
Α. Ενεργειακή αναβάθμιση του Μουσείου – “Ένα “πράσινο” Μουσείο στη Λέσβο”.
Β. Αναβάθμιση Εκθεσιακών χώρων – Νέα πτέρυγα Μουσείου
Γ. Συντήρηση – ανάδειξη και αναβάθμιση υποδομών Απολιθωμένου Δάσους Λέσβου – Περιοχή Κύρια Απολιθωμένη – Παρεμβάσεις βελτίωσης της προσβασιμότητας
Δρ. Ηλίας Βαλιάκος, Προϊστάμενος Ερευνών και Έργων ΜΦΙΑΔΛ
Α. Καινοτόμες δράσεις ψηφιακής προβολής του Μουσείου Φυσικής Ιστορίας Απολιθωμένου Δάσους Λέσβου
Β. Δημιουργία – λειτουργία Ψηφιακών εφαρμογών προβολής των γεω-μνημείων του Γεωπάρκου Λέσβου – Παγκόσμιου Γεωπάρκου UNESCO
Γ. Δημιουργία – λειτουργία Ψηφιακών εφαρμογών προβολής των γεω-μνημείων Λήμνου
Κωνσταντίνα Μπεντάνα, Προϊσταμένη Εκθέσεων και Εκπαιδευτικών Προγραμμάτων ΜΦΙΑΔΛ
A day dedicated to accommodation design and development, with workshops focusing on innovative approaches and investment strategies.
A day dedicated to villas, with workshops offering practical insights to improve efficiency and profitability.
Alongside the workshops, webhotelier | primalres will hold a special workshop, offering masterclasses focusing on the latest technological developments to improve the management and sales of accommodation.
The 28th Book Bazaar 2025 will take place at Klathmonos Square. It is organized by the Association of Book Publishers and the Panhellenic Federation of Publishers of Book and Stationery Publishers, under the auspices of the Municipality of Athens and with the support of the Culture, Sports and Youth Organization of the Municipality of Athens (OPANDA).
The Book Bazaar is the established event that has been organized for twenty-eight years, offering the reading public thousands of book titles at very low prices, starting from just 1 euro!
In the 28th Book Bazaar 2025, as every year, publishers from all over Greece (members of primary associations) participate, offering more than 9,000 book titles at prices that do not exceed 30% of their original retail price.
From Friday 31 January to Sunday 23 February 2025, Klathmonos Square will host the largest and best organized Book Bazaar in Athens, in a modern open-air-roofed installation.
Visitors to the Bazaar can discover and purchase books from a rich collection of titles, covering all categories and appealing to all ages.
The 28th Book Bazaar 2025 will be open on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 09:00 in the morning until 21:00 in the evening, from 31 January to 23 February 2025.
Heraklion, 8-11 May 2025
http://www.iake.gr
The Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences, following the successful completion of the 10th Panhellenic/International Scientific Conferences, is pleased to announce to its members, partners and friends, the scientific and educational community and all interested parties, that it is planning the organization of the 11th International Scientific Conference, with the main theme of the conference:
Creative Communities
Participation and initiative in institutional collectives:
Society, Education, Political Consultation
This 11th ο International Scientific Conference embraces a broad yet coherent family of fields and concerns revolving around the key concepts of community creation, participation and participatory initiative.
Creative communities can be approached from both a broader and a more specific perspective. The more specific approach, already established as an interdisciplinary research in social sciences, uses the concept of a creative community (creative community)as a concept that highlights the collaborative and intersectional collectivity that brings together various actors from civil society, government, education and private sector organizationsprojects in individual projects that shape new collaborative cultures create added value and lead to economic, social and cultural benefits for research partners and the wider society. Creative communities are characterized by the participation of a diverse range of stakeholders, involved parties and users. They work to create a network of collaboration and exchanges, disseminating models of cooperation into further research and professional environments.
Creative Communities may include combinations of groups of active citizens, employees, entrepreneurs, researchers, academic experts, local, regional and national authorities, foundations, associations and, of course, European institutions.
The broader approach uses the term to describe a group of people who come together and converge around a common challenge or theme, aiming to create, act and share ideas, programmes and practices.
Taking into account the empirical findings and the programmes already associated with Creative Communities in the narrowest sense (e.g. the design and implementation of collaboration practices between public and private sectors in addressing the social and cultural impacts of the Covid 19 pandemic), the broader approach to Creative Communities encourages us to reflect on frameworks and platforms that design, propose and – often attempt to implement new ideas to solve educational, social, cultural and political problems. I also facilitates addressing corresponding challenges, making use of art teaching and forms of inclusion and participation in civic education, as well as the social and humanitarian utilization of new technological horizons.
In this broad yet distinct context, we are interested in studies on the different approaches and views regarding:
The primary purpose of the 11ου th International Conference of the Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences is the critical exploration and development of scientific dialogue around these issues. With regard to both the opportunities presented as well as the problems that may emerge, it is essential to raise awareness and prepare citizens for the forms of coexistence with the creation of conditions for the development of Creative Communities, the forms of development of collective pursuits in response to challenges and the encouragement of citizens' initiatives on the role of, among other things, artificial intelligence and the new relationships that are being formed between citizens and the state. Training, education and civic participation have key roles to play in this evolving theme as it unfolds before our eyes.
As every year, the Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences will honour a prominent figure of Hellenism during the inaugural formal sitting, which this year takes place on 9 May 2025.
THEMES OF THE CONFERENCE
Starting from the central theme, the Conference will focus on the following themes thematic areas, without excluding any others that may be derived from its general title:
Collective Action, Political Participation and Creative Communities
Social Education, Education and Culture
Digital Technologies and Creative Initiatives
THE CONFERENCE IS OPEN TO PARTICIPANTS
FORM OF WORK – ACTIVITIES
The following may be presented at the Conference:
The full texts of all the approved by the conference papers are published in the conference proceedings regardless of the presentation format. Detailed instructions on the structure and format of the papers will be posted on the Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences website.
In addition, the conference proceedings will include:
IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION
All those who wish to participate in the Conference as Presenters - with a paper or a posted announcement or workshop - should send an abstract of their paper via http://www.iake.gr ή http://iake.weebly.com, where there is also a special form available as well as the required instructions. The text of the abstract should be up to 300 words and should be accompanied by the authors' details, as well as an indication of the type of work and the subject area to which it belongs.
Each paper can be submitted by one to four presenters. Each presenter may participate in a maximum of two papers, either as the first, second, third, or fourth presenter.
Acceptance or rejection of the abstract will be announced by February 3, 2025.
COST OF PARTICIPATION
The presenters will pay the due participation fee after the approval of their abstract, on the dates specified in a subsequent notice.
COMPETITION - AWARD OF PRIZES
The Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences will award prizes to the best scientific papers, according to the thematic axis of the Conference theme, in the categories:
Α. Best scientific paper
Β. Best teaching proposal
With the aim of supporting new researchers and scientists, the most distinguished papers submitted by the following will be awarded: a) undergraduate students, b) graduate students, c) doctoral candidates, d) scientists-researchers presenting an original scientific paper or teaching proposal.
The results of the competition will be determined by the Scientific Committee based on the general results of the anonymous evaluation of the final texts of the papers. The evaluation procedure of the final texts will follow the evaluation of the abstracts. The full texts of the papers are evaluated on the basis of their qualitative characteristics in terms of: a) originality, b) methodology, c) structure, d) content, e) documentation.
Only papers submitted by 3 March 2025 will be eligible for the award.
The awards and distinctions will be presented at the closing ceremony of the conference. Guidelines for the preparation of the full texts of the final papers are available on our websites: http://www.iake.grand https://iake.weebly.com
PARALLEL EVENTS
As part of the conference, a series of parallel activities and events is planned to promote acquaintance, entertainment, and interaction among the attendees and their companions.
QQML runs its 17th year welcoming delegates from all over the world.
The conference will be hybrid this year also: Physically and virtually organized. For those who choose to attend in person, the conference will take place between 27-31 May in Lisbon, Portugal.
Target Group
The target group and the audience are library professionals in a more general sense: professors, researchers, students, administrators, stakeholders, technologists, museum scientists, archivists, decision makers and managers, information scientists, librarians, records managers, web developers, IT specialists, taxonomists, statisticians, marketing managers, philologist, subject and reference librarians et al.
Main theme:
Transformation and Innovation in Archives and Libraries in the Digital Age: Management, Preservation, Sustainability and Technological Impact (EN)
Sub- themes
Qualitative and Quantitative Studies of User Behaviour in Public, University and School Archives and Libraries
-Analysis of interactions among users, archives and libraries, identifying how information professionals can optimize the services offered.
– Evaluation of the impact of archival and library practices on the user experience.
Bibliometrics and Evaluation of Scientific Production in Academic and Specialized Libraries
– The role of the information manager in applying bibliometrics to measure the impact of scientific publications.
– Information manager contributions to organizing and preserving academic data and collections.
Collection Management and Metadata in National, University and School Archives and Libraries
-The role of archivists and librarians in curating collections and creating metadata to facilitate information retrieval.
– Information manager practices to ensure preservation and continuous access to physical and digital collections.
Libraries and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Contributions from University, School and Municipal Libraries on Open Access Projects
– How information managers promote the SDGs by democratizing access to knowledge.
– The role of information managers in preserving and facilitating access to documents and materials relevant to social and cultural memory, in line with the SDGs.
Digital Preservation and Archives: Challenges and Opportunities in National and University Archives and Libraries
– The role of archivists in preserving and disseminating digital collections, ensuring that historical documents are accessible for future generations.
– Open Access initiatives led by information managers to promote digital preservation.
Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Archives and Libraries: Opportunities and Challenges for Information Managers
– Analysis of the impact of AI on process automation and collection management by archivists, librarians, and information managers.
– Ethical and practical considerations in the use of AI in archives and libraries.
Partnerships and Cooperation Networks among National, University, School, Municipal, Archives and Libraries on Open Access Projects
– The role of information managers in creating collaborative networks that promote resource sharing and open access.
– Cooperation between information managers from different institutions to preserve and disseminate digital and physical collections.
University, School and Specialized Libraries as Support Centres for Teaching, Research, and Open Access
-The contribution of information managers to supporting research and teaching through the management of Open Access repositories.
– Information managers as guardians of academic memory, ensuring continuous access to essential documents for research.
Innovation in the Management of Public, School and University Libraries
– Innovative initiatives led by archivists, librarians, and information managers, to improve the management of collections and services.
– Methods for evaluating the impact of new technologies and practices on archives and library management.
Virtual Assistants and User Support Tools in University, School and Public Libraries
– Implementation of virtual assistants and other technologies to support information managers in serving users.
– Transformation of the role of information managers with the use of new technological tools to support research and access to information.
Information Literacy in University, School, Public, and Open Access Libraries
– The role of information managers in promoting information literacy among students, researchers, and the community.
– Initiatives by librarians to improve information skills through Open Access repositories.
Higher Education in Information Sciences: Master’s and Doctoral Programs
– The role of master’s and doctoral programs in Information Sciences in the training of archivists, librarians, and information managers.
– Contributions of these programs to the advancement of research and innovation in information management, document preservation, and library services.
The General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) and its application by information managers in archives and libraries
– Theoretical investigations and case studies
Conference Language: English and Portuguese
More information on the proposals and how to submit them can be found here: www.qqml.org/call-of-proposals/
The 8th Workshop entitled “Public Health, Art and Solidarity“, organized by the MSc Public Health and the Laboratory of Hygiene of the Department of Medicine, in collaboration with the Laboratory of Stage Acting and Speech of the Department of Theatre Studies of the University of Patras, took place on Monday, December 2, 2024, with great success and particular interest.
The event, which took place at the Conference and Cultural Centre of the University of Patras, attracted students, health professionals, artists and representatives of civil society.
A Journey in Public Health, Art and Solidarity
Coordinated by the Professor of Hygiene of the Department of Medicine of the University of Patras, Mr. Apostolos Vantarakis, the workshop focused on the connection between public health and art and solidarity, offering a unique platform for the exchange of ideas and experiences. Participants had the opportunity to attend scientific presentations, interactive discussions, as well as an excellent artistic performance.
The first session, entitled “Public Health and Solidarity”, highlighted the importance of solidarity and effective health policies in supporting vulnerable populations, promoting vaccination and promoting mental health. The presentations by Mr. Apostolos Veizis, Mr. Agis Terzidis and Mr. Nikos Gionakis, who were honoured for their valuable contribution to Public Health, attracted a great deal of interest and provided food for thought and tools for action.
In the second session, entitled “Sport, Art and Solidarity”, the discussion focused on stories of inclusion and artistic approaches that highlight the importance of acceptance and diversity.
The conference culminated with the contemporary dance performance “Dancing (fancy)” by the Contemporary Dance Group Proschima, which impressed the audience with its performance and choreographic sensitivity. The performance offered the audience a unique experience, focusing on the multiple aspects of the human body, acceptance and diversity.
With the choreographic supervision of Maria Koliopoulou and the excellent performances of K. Avramopoulou, K. Gevetzi and L. Papadakis, the play highlighted how art can illuminate the characteristics that are not always considered “acceptable” in public space and on stage. Through dynamic movements, sensitive narratives and impressive choreographic compositions, “Dancing (fancy)” invited the audience to redefine the notion of beauty, diversity and inclusion.
Strengthening its externalization and promotion activities, aiming to attract visitors all year round, the Municipality of Heraklion continues to promote its new proposal through the “loveHER | 5 Senses | 365 Days” tourism campaign, focusing on the first letters of the word “Heraklion”.
The campaign was presented by the Deputy Mayor of Finance & Development of Local Economy George Agrimanakis at a special event in the heart of Piraeus, held on Tuesday 26.11.2024, promoting the values of hospitality, culture, history and authentic gastronomy of Heraklion. George Agrimanakis referred to the importance of the initiative, stating: “The “loveHER” campaign is not just an initiative to promote our city, but a strategic investment in the extroversion, creativity and authenticity that characterize Heraklion. It is a reference point for our municipality and for the whole of Crete, giving the mark of a city that is constantly evolving and leading the way in the international tourist environment. With this particular action in Athens, our aim was to reach out to those who shape the opinion of travellers worldwide and to highlight Heraklion as a unique destination that combines culture, gastronomy and sustainable tourism development. The very positive response we have received fills us with optimism and gives us strength to continue our work to make Heraklion a top destination on an international level.”
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, the Hellenic Parliamentary Foundation for Parliamentarism and Democracy and the Foundation for Parliamentarism and Participatory Democracy of the Cypriot House of Representatives, in cooperation with the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Cyprus, are organising on 22 and 23 November a scientific conference on: “The consolidation of the democratic constitution in Cyprus after the Turkish invasion (1974-1993)” at the Ceremonial Hall of the University of Cyprus. The conference deals with the post-war political reconstruction that followed the deadly blow of the invasion (1974) and the death of Archbishop Makarios (1977).
In a formerly colonized country and in a very young state, where it was impossible to fully implement its Constitution after the 1963 crisis, followed by the inherently difficult to implement “Law of Necessity”, it could be reasonably argued that, after 1974, the country would be in a state of chaos. On the contrary, however, the Republic of Cyprus made significant steps towards consolidating democratic institutions and a liberal constitution. It would not be an exaggeration to argue that the impressive political development of the Republic of Cyprus – development that allowed it to join the European Union – after shocks of such a scale, is a unique phenomenon even internationally.
The Hellenic Parliament Foundation for Parliamentarism and Democracy is particularly pleased to have the honourable opportunity of a multi-faceted collaboration with the Cypriot House of Representatives – our joint exhibition “Cyprus, 1974. Memory is the only homeland of the people” already running in parallel in Nicosia and Athens – and with its Foundation for Parliamentarism and Participatory Democracy for the organization of this important conference.
For more information and to register your interest in attending, please visit the link:
https://www.foundation.cy/democracy-in-cyprus-after-the-invation
In an era where openness and the democratization of education and research remain paramount in international academia, AI technologies and applications are permeating all fields, bringing about significant changes affecting academic libraries.
The upcoming challenges indicate that in the following years a transformation is eminent, regarding the tools, the library services and quite possibly the very nature of information scientists. In our country, where academic libraries survive with continually diminishing financial and human resources plus an inadequate institutional framework for education and research, the boundaries of flexibility, extroversion, and their social role need to be exhausted.
The Panhellenic Congress of Academic Libraries, marking in 2024, thirty years of continuous presence, aims to trace these emerging changes and highlight the issues presented for academic libraries. The ultimate goal of the conference is to facilitate productive dialogue, ideally among communities, to generate comprehensive proposals that address the emerging needs of academic life and society.
The 14th Annual European Chestnut Days Conference, organised by the European Chestnut Network EUROCASTANEA , which will last until 15 September 2024, started on 12 September in Agia and Melivoia. The conference is held for the first time in Greece.
EUROCASTANEA is a European chestnut network consisting of chestnut producing organisations from 6 countries. France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Portugal, Austria and Greece and was founded by the ASSEMBLY OF EUROPEAN FRUIT, VEGETABLE AND HORTICULTURAL REGIONS – A.R.E.F.L.H.
The conference is addressed to organisations, authorities, institutions, local entities, producers, agronomists, cooperatives and companies from all over the world involved in the production, research, processing, promotion and distribution of chestnuts.
Its aim is to present the cultivation of chestnut in Greece and neighbouring countries, to highlight the main issues that concern the sector such as chestnut diseases, cultivation practices in the context of climate change, the Common Agricultural Policy and the processing of chestnut, as well as to present the influence of chestnut cultivation on local communities.
Through dialogue, cooperation and networking, the aim of the conference is to address future challenges, protect chestnut cultivation and achieve sustainability for the entire chestnut sector.
strong>The Acropolis Museum and the strong>NEON organization present the second part of the trilogy Michael Rakowitz & Ancient Cultures, Michael Rakowitz’s work Lamassu of Nineveh (2018), curated by the General Director of the Acropolis Museum, Professor Nikolaos Chr. Stambolidis, and the Director of NEON, Elina Kountouri. It is a sculptural installation in the outdoor area of the Acropolis Museum.
Τα Lamassu, περήφανοι φύλακες των εισόδων της Nineveh, θύματά πλεoν της αρχαιοκαπηλίας και της αποικιοκρατίας, βρίσκονται στα μεγαλύτερα μουσεία του κόσμου. Η εγκατάσταση στο Μουσείο Ακρόπολής είναι ένα σχόλια για το άιτημα να επιστρέψουν τα γλυπτά στον τόπο τους. Το κεφάλι των Lamassu, ανθρώπινο για να συμβολίζει τη σοφία, το σώμα, λέοντα για να συμβολίζει τη δύναμη και τα φτερά της ράχης για την ελευθερία.
Michael Rakowitz, Ελίνα Κουντουρη, Διευθύντρια ΝΕΟΝ, Καθ. Νικόλαος Χρ. Σταμπολίδης, Γενικός Διευθυντής Μουσείου Ακρόπολη
Rakowitz uses metal cans from empty date syrup preserves from Iraq for his Lamassu. These cans represent the once-famous Iraqi industry that has been decimated, as well as the human, economic, and ecological disasters caused by the wars in Iraq and their aftermath. Through these objects, Rakowitz pays tribute to the people who live with them and their stories. The Lamassu “reappears” and continues to play its protective role as guardian of the past, present, and future.
The work is part of Rakowitz’s ongoing series The Invisible Enemy Should not Exist , which he began in 2006. It includes “reappearances” of objects looted from the National Museum of Iraq in Baghdad after the US invasion in 2003, as well as those destroyed from other archaeological sites after the war.
Second Part: NEON and The Acropolis Museum
Lamassu of Nineveh (2018) | Michael Rakowitz & Ancient Cultures
Curators: Professor Nikolaos Chr. Stambolidis, General Director The Acropolis Museum and Elina Kountouri, Director ΝΕΟΝ
Acropolis Museum, Sculpture Installation | Exterior area of the Acropolis Museum, west side
6 October 2025 – 31 October 2026
Admission Free
On Monday, October 6, 2025, the Gerovasiliou Estate will be present at the Makedonia Palace Hotel in Thessaloniki. The Gerovasiliou Estate belongs to the wineries of the association. Winemakers of Northern Greece participating with a multitude of wines from indigenous and international varieties, expressing the richness of the northern Greek vineyard.
The exhibition is aimed at both the general public and professionals in the catering and retail sectors, offering them the opportunity to experience the richness of Greek wine culture firsthand.
With the special tasting glass they will receive upon entry, visitors will have the opportunity to explore the creations of winemakers. From white, rosé, and red wines to orange, sparkling, and sweet wines; from new releases to aged, beloved labels. A journey that combines knowledge and enjoyment in the enchanting world of quality Greek wine.
What’s more, at the Winemakers’ tables we will find experimental wines, old vintages, different bottle sizes, and many other wine surprises.
The exhibition is accompanied by a rich and particularly interesting program of parallel events: “Amfitrion” Hall
Admission or participation in the parallel program is free with a general ticket to VorOinoi (except for the masterclass).
Information about the association “Winemakers of Northern Greece” , its profile, objectives, members, and activities (events, wine tourism, educational seminars, “The Wine Hub,” etc.), can be found here on the website. www.winemakersofnorthgreece.gr as well as in winemakersofnorthgreece, in facebook and instagram.
Το Συμβούλιο Μουσείων του Υπουργείου Πολιτισμού γνωμοδότησε ομόφωνα θετικά επί της οριστικής μουσειολογικής μελέτης, η οποία σχεδιάζει και οργανώνει τις νέες εκθέσεις του Εθνικού Αρχαιολογικού Μουσείου (ΕΑΜ) και του Επιγραφικού Μουσείου (ΕM) που αναπτύσσονται, εντός του ίδιου κτηριακού συγκροτήματος. Πρόκειται για δύο εξαιρετικά σημαντικά μουσεία: Το Εθνικό Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο αποτελεί απαράμιλλη κιβωτό της αρχαίας ελληνικής τέχνης και το Επιγραφικό Μουσείο, αποτελεί το μοναδικό μουσείο στο είδος του παγκοσμίως. Το έργο της επανέκθεσης, της κτηριακής επέκτασης και της αναβάθμισης του Εθνικού Αρχαιολογικού Μουσείου και του Επιγραφικού Μουσείου, βρίσκεται στο στάδιο των μελετών, οι οποίες εξελίσσονται βάσει της αρχιτεκτονικής πρότασης των γραφείων Chipperfield-Τομπάζη. Το σύνολο των αναγκαίων μελετών εκπονείται με δωρεά του ζεύγους Σπύρου και Ντόροθυ Λάτση, ύψους 40.000.000 ευρώ, στη μνήμη των γονέων τους Ιωάννη και Εριέττας Λάτση.
Photorealistic depiction of the exterior of the National Archaeological Museum
National Archaeological Museum
The National Archaeological Museum (NAM) hosts the largest and most important collection of ancient Greek art in the world. The re-exhibition of the Museum includes both the existing building-monument and the new spaces of the extension, utilizing part of the collections already on display, new material from the Museum’s warehouses, as well as antiquities provided by Ephorates of Antiquities and other museums of the Ministry of Culture, in order to fully present the narrative and represent the entire Greek territory. The new building is developed in the garden in front of the historic building and the main entrance is moved to the level of Patission Street, strengthening the Museum’s relationship with the city. Two underground levels house various functional units: On the first floor are the public service areas, such as a visitor gathering area, ticket offices, cloakroom, information, restrooms, restaurant and café with independent entrance, bookstore and shop, amphitheater, educational program and temporary exhibition areas. Part of the first level and the entire second level are occupied by the permanent exhibition areas, creating a continuous flow for the visitor, which ends in the neoclassical building for the continuation of the exhibition narrative. A green space accessible to all is created on the roof of the new building.
The new museological approach moves away from the presentation “by Collections” and narrates the evolution of Greek culture, through thematic units and different levels of reading (main route, satellite axes, focused stories). The goal is a participatory, accessible and attractive museum that unites research, learning and entertainment with the help of various storytelling tools. The narrative becomes unified and coherent from the Neolithic to Late Antiquity, new routes are created for different groups of audience (e.g. families), the spaces are expanded and new or stored collections are presented (e.g. Minoan, Antikythera). Existing and unexhibited finds, loans from other institutions, as well as contemporary works of art are utilized.
Radiograph of the cavernous exhibition spaces below the surface of the NAM garden
The exhibition is organized into two main themes: The first, “History and Collections of the Museum”, presents the history of the EAM, its architectural and institutional history, as well as the enrichment of the collections through donations and special collections (Stathatos, Karapanos, Vlastos-Serpieris, Cypriot, Egyptian, etc.). It is developed in “islands” of historicity in the exhibition spaces. The second, “Ancient Greek Civilization: History, Art and Society”, follows a chronological course through 13 sections, presenting the evolution of ancient Greek art as part of culture and society.
The exhibition narrative operates on three levels: Central axis: a basic chronological route with emblematic works. Satellite axes: thematic sections that delve into specific themes. Focused stories: smaller narratives that enrich the experience. Finally, a prologue and epilogue are added to the ground floor of the new building, in order to offer a complete museum experience and frame the overall rationale of the exhibition.
Five different routes are planned: A short basic route (245 objects) for visitors with limited time/interest, a longer route for those who dedicate more time and have a greater interest in archaeological heritage, a specialized and in-depth route for visitors with special interests, a targeted thematic route for special interest groups (e.g. schools, students), a family route, designed for children aged 5–12 and their companions, so that they can creatively experience the experience, with selected exhibits that enhance dialogue and interaction.
The re-exhibition of the National Archaeological Museum utilizes a wide range of interpretive media, combining conventional and digital practices to cover different visitor profiles. Texts at seven levels of information, maps, chronologies, visual material, as well as digital applications (projections, interactive stations, games, augmented reality, digital guides) are foreseen. Also, staged environments will be created and tactile exhibits will be integrated, with attention to accessibility (e.g. Braille).
Epigraphic Museum
The Epigraphic Museum hosts the largest collection of ancient Greek inscriptions in the world, with a total of 14,078 inscriptions in stone, clay and copper, dating from the 8th century BC to the modern era. The Museum’s renewed exhibition focuses on highlighting the inscriptions, emphasizing their access and understanding by different audiences. The presentation is experiential and interactive, facilitating the consolidation of the content. The central idea of the re-exhibition of the Epigraphic Museum is “History and the Greek language through stones”, highlighting the importance of inscribed monuments for understanding the life of the ancient Greeks and the evolution of the language. The Museum’s goal is to structure and present its new exhibition narrative in a modern, experiential and participatory way, in order to make the difficult-to-understand inscriptions accessible and to reach more and new audience groups.
The exhibition narrative is structured around four axes: 1. The Epigraphic Museum, a Stone Library – the history and identity of the Museum 2. Reading the Ancient World – the contribution of inscriptions to history, language and the humanities 3. Inscriptions and History – the main body with exhibits presented chronologically and thematically 4. Diachronic Thematic Unit – focusing on the political reform of Cleisthenes and Athenian democracy. The themes of the Museum are developed in 19 units, 58 sub-units and 33 individual themes or micro-stories, while 762 inscriptions and other exhibition material are also presented. Modern interpretive tools are utilized, such as smart applications, 3D copies and prints of inscriptions, tactile exhibits and other aids for people with visual impairments, various digital applications from projections, interactive games and augmented reality applications, etc., ensuring access and understanding for all visitors.
After the modernization and expansion of the Museum, the exhibition spaces have doubled, reaching 1,500–1,600 sq m. indoors, while the outdoor exhibition occupies an additional 900 sq m. Of the 14,078 inscriptions in the collection, 647 monuments will be exhibited (474 indoors, up to 200 in the courtyard), including 23 “landmark” exhibits and special tactile monuments. The majority come from ancient Athens, while other regions of Greece and Asia Minor are also represented, as well as inscriptions in Latin and other languages (Phoenician, Hebrew, Ottoman). The Museum’s goal is to help the visitor understand the importance of writing in human history, to learn about the ancient Greek language through official and everyday texts, and to learn about the political organization of Ancient Athens and other city-states.
NEON and the Acropolis Museum present the second part of Michael Rakowitz & Ancient Cultures trilogy with the work Lamassu of Nineveh (2018).
Lamassu of Nineveh (2018) is part of Michael Rakowitz’s series The Invisible Enemy Should not Exist (2006 – ongoing). The work was commissioned for The Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square, London.
Its location in the surrounding area of the Acropolis Museum places the work in dialogue with both the excavation and the ancient city that lies beneath the museum, as well as with its contemporary building, the rock of the Acropolis with its monuments, and the urban landscape.
SCHEDULE OF OPENING NIGHT EVENTS | 6 OCTOBER 17:30 | Gate Opening
18:00. | Lecture| Heritage, Genocide, and Memory with Dr. Alda Benjamen , Assistant Professor of History at the University of Dayton, specializing in contemporary Middle Eastern history. Moderated by Rachel Donadio, Journalist & Public Program Advisor, Acropolis Museum “Dimitrios Pandermalis” Amphitheater
19:30 | Opening of Lamassu of Nineveh in the Museum’s outdoor area (last admission at 9:30 p.m.)
Opening| 6 October 2025 | 17:30. – 22:00 (last entry at 9:30 p.m.)
The Acropolis Museum |Outdoor area
Admissions Free
Curated by Professor Nikolaos Chr. Stambolidis, General Director of the Acropolis Museum, and Elina Kountouri, Director of NEON.
Giorgos Machias presents his solo photography exhibition entitled “City of Characters.” It is a visual journey that explores the city as a living organism, full of personalities (not necessarily real ones!), traces, and stories.
The exhibition includes important archival material by Giorgos Machias, consisting of photographs that capture urban moments and corners of the city, reflecting the unique “psychology” of each street and building. The collection of these images from different periods focuses on the encounter between the everyday and the unexpected, illuminating small narratives that make up the collective identity of the urban landscape.
The city is full of characters – not only human ones, but also architectural, emotional and symbolic ones. Every corner has its own story, every shadow carries a memory.
The “City of Characters” invites viewers to wander through a new interpretation of Athens, rediscover its hidden secrets, and commune with its rhythm. Like another Metropolis, urban life accompanied by a camera was for the artist an act of daily observation and ultimately an act of getting to know the city from within. A confession of visual experiences that connects the past, present, and future of the city.
A Short Bio:
Giorgos Machias is a lecturer in the Department of Photography and Audiovisual Arts at the University of West Attica.
He studied Graphic Arts at the Department of Graphic Arts Technology of the Technological Educational Institute of Athens (degree in 1988) and attended the Departments of Architectural Space Decoration and Design (1987) Visual Communication and Advertising (1992) at the Vakalo School.
He holds an MSc in Interactive Digital Multimedia (1999) from the University of Westminster in Great Britain.
He collaborated for many years with publishing houses, newspapers, and magazines as an editor, and from 1993 to 2008, he worked as a freelancer in image processing, multimedia application creation, corporate identity design, and print editing. He has participated in conferences in Greece and abroad, as well as in group photography and art exhibitions.
The Platforms Project– Independent Art Fair, the international fair for the independent art scene and meeting place for art groups, platforms, and artists from 26 countries, is being held in the iconic Public Tobacco Factory building for the second year, with a multifaceted parallel program and free admission for the public.
The Platforms Project 2025 – Independent Art Fair will be presented this year, from October 9 to 12, 2025, with conferences, performances, lectures, and workshops by the participating groups. The Public Tobacco Factory space is available for the Platforms Project 2025 – Independent Art Fair with the kind support of the Hellenic Parliament. For thirteen consecutive years, the Platforms Project has been creating the conditions and the venue for hundreds of artists and theorists from around the world to meet and exchange ideas in the visual arts and beyond.
The project is directed by Artemis Potamianou and Michalis Argyrou. Artemis Potamianou is the artistic director of Platforms Project 2025.
Ομιλίες & Ημερίδες Στο Platforms Project 2025 θα πραγματοποιηθούν επτά θεματικές ομιλίες και ημερίδες, όπως η «Τέχνη & Εργασία» με συντονίστρια την Έλλης Λεβεντάκη και το διεθνές πάνελ «Who Broke the News? From Headline to Artwork: Rethinking the Narrative» που διοργανώνει το FRONTPAGE με συντονίστριες τις Julia Sysalova και Εύα Μαραγκάκη.
The program also includes book presentations by Fotis Kangelaris and Effie Michalarou, presentations by Alexandros Voutsas and Dr. Maria Kamilaki, as well as talks by foreign curators and artists on collectives, by Duda Affonso, JP Galvão, and Guta Galli. A special moment will be the tribute by The Red Boat platform to the memory of the artist Stavroula Kaziale, who passed away prematurely.
KIDS’ LAB 11 & 12 October
As part of the Platforms Project – Independent Art Fair , the Kids’ Lab educational program for children will also take place, which is an integral part of the Platforms Project.
The Kids’ Lab 2025 educational program is aimed at ages 4 to 14 and was designed by coordinator Katerina Filindra, encouraging young participants to create their own three-dimensional worlds.
At the same time, the art workshop for children, “The Exquisite Corpse,” specially designed for Platforms Project 2025 by the META-FRASTES platform, is based on the Surrealists’ collective game of the same name. In this workshop, children revive the game, adding their own piece to collective stories and images, discovering the freedom of imagination, the unexpected, and the power of collaboration.
The Postgraduate Program “Educational Sciences: Research and Praxis in Changing Learning Environments” of the School of Early Childhood Education Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, is organizing on Friday, October 17, a highly interesting and original conference on the topic: “Changing Learning Environments!”.
The program is structured as follows:
17.00 – 17.10
A welcome
Anastasia Dimitriou, Chair of School of Eraly Childhood Education (SECEd)
Maria Papandreou, Director of the MSc in “Education Sciences: Research and Praxis in Changing Learning Environments”
17.10 – 17.40
Diamantopoulou Sofia
Multimodal communication and education: Design issues in formal and informal learning spaces
17.40 – 18.10
Ioannidou Martha
The Arts in Education in a Changing World: Challenges and Prospects
18.10 – 18.30
Panel-Moderators
Eva Pavlidou & Maria Papadopoulou
18.30 – 19.00
Break – Poster Walkthrough of Master’s Theses by Program Graduates & Open Discussion
19.00 – 19.30
Mouratoglou Nikos
Between humans and algorithms: what (doesn’t) change? (online)
19.30 – 20.00
Avgerinou Maria
From Preparation to Assessment: How Generative Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Teaching
20.00 – 20.20
Panel– Moderators: Georgios Zacharis & Vasileia Christidou
You can find a summary of the speeches and read the biographies of the professors who gave the speeches here.: Πρόγραμμα ημερίδα 2
European Heritage Days (EHD) is a major cultural event co-organized by the European Union and the Council of Europe since 1985.
The initiative was based on the original idea launched in France in 1984 with “La Journée Portes Ouvertes” (Open Doors Day), supported by the French Ministry of Culture. In 1985, at the 2nd European Conference of Ministers for Architectural Heritage in Granada, Spain, the French Minister of Culture proposed that this initiative be internationalized under the auspices of the Council of Europe. The European Commission has been involved since 1999, while the first countries to participate were the Netherlands (1987), Sweden, and Ireland (1989), followed by others. Greece has been participating in the celebration since 1996, with the Ministry of Culture as the national coordinator, which organizes events and opens monuments to the public.
As a platform that promotes the preservation and enjoyment of common European cultural heritage through accessibility and public awareness, European Heritage Days aim to raise public awareness of the richness and diversity of European cultural heritage, informing them about the need to protect it, as well as promoting tolerance and combating racism and xenophobia in Europe.
This fall, from September 26 to 28, Greece will once again participate in an “opening” of museums and venues to the public, following the central theme of this year’s event, entitled “Architectural Heritage – Bridging the Past with the Future.”
Source: https://tinyurl.com/5yjfyuse
Το φθινόπωρο είναι ήδη εδώ, τουλάχιστον ημερολογιακά, και η VERGOS Auctions το καλωσορίζει με τη Φθινοπωρινή Δημοπρασία Νεοελληνικής Τέχνης. Πρόκειται για την εποχιακή δημοπρασία του Οίκου, με κύριο χαρακτηριστικό τις προσιτές τιμές εκκίνησης για έργα καταξιωμένων καλλιτεχνών. Η δημοπρασία θα πραγματοποιηθεί διαδικτυακά – ζωντανά (Live – online) την Τρίτη 30 Σεπτεμβρίου στις 6:00 μ.μ.
Με αρχικές τιμές που ξεκινούν από €200, η δημοπρασία προσφέρει τη δυνατότητα απόκτησης έργων και διακοσμητικών αντικειμένων τέχνης σε προσιτές τιμές, έχοντας βρει ευρεία αποδοχή τόσο από τους συλλέκτες όσο και από όσους κάνουν τα πρώτα τους βήματα στον κόσμο της τέχνης.
Ο κατάλογος περιλαμβάνει 140 δημιουργίες καταξιωμένων ονομάτων της ελληνικής εικαστικής σκηνής μεταξύ των οποίων: Γιάννης Τσαρούχης, Σπύρος Βασιλείου, Αλέκος Φασιανός, Αλέξης Ακριθάκης, Takis, Διαμαντής Διαμαντόπουλος, Γιώργος Ρόρρης, θανάσης Τσίγκος, Βασίλης Σπεράντζας, Γιάννης Κόττης, Τάσος Μαντζαβίνος, Πάνος Βαλσαμάκης, Γιάννης Ψυχοπαίδης, Τζων Χριστοφόρου και πολλοί άλλοι.
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The Ministry of Culture has completed the maintenance and restoration of the Holy Temple of Saint Nicholas in Nafplion—a monument whose initial construction dates back to 1713—and returned it to its intended use by the citizens and visitors of Nafplio in a splendid inauguration ceremony attended by the Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, and presided over by His Eminence, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Argolis, Mr. Nektarios..
The restoration of the historic church, one of the most iconic monuments in the Old Town of Nafplion, which in recent years had suffered major problems with damp and the collapse of its roof, was completed in August 2025.
The restoration work included the repair and structural reinforcement of the church and mainly concerned the serious problems with the wooden roof structure and structural damage to the side walls and bell towers on the west side , as well as electrical and mechanical installations to make it functional. The first phase of the Holy Temple of Saint Nicholas dates back to 1713. It was founded by Augustinos Sagredos, commander of the fleet, as the patron saint of sailors. The main reconstruction of the church, in its current form, took place in 1836. The church follows the single-aisled basilica style, with classical and neo-Byzantine features, while the wooden iconostasis and marble decorations are unique examples of art.
The ceremony was attended by Deputy Minister of Rural Development Yannis Andrianos, Secretary General of Culture George Didaskalou, Regional Governor of Peloponnese Dimitris Ptochos, Mayor of Nafplio Dimitris Orfanos, Director of Conservation of Ancient and Modern Monuments Maria Mertzani, Head of the Directorate of Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Monuments Themistoklis Vlachoulis, the Head of the Department of Restoration of Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Buildings, Efthimia Chorafa, and officials from the Ministry of Culture.
The Platforms Project– Independent Art Fair, the international fair for the independent art scene and meeting place for art groups, platforms, and artists from 26 countries, is being presented for the second year at the Tobacco Factory with a multifaceted parallel program and free admission for the public.
METApolis
The Platforms Project 2025 – Independent Art Fair will be presented this year, from October 9 to 12, 2025, for the second year in the iconic Tobacco Factory building (Lenorman 218, 104 43) with conferences, performances, lectures, and workshops by the participating groups. The Platforms Project 2025, which for thirteen consecutive years has been creating the conditions and the venue for hundreds of artists and theorists from around the world to meet and exchange ideas in the visual and other arts.
Katharsis
Admission will be free this year.
The Platforms Project 2024 will present platforms from 25 countries (Greece, USA, Spain, Poland, Netherlands, Sweden, United Kingdom, France, Lebanon, Turkey, Cyprus, Germany, Ukraine, Portugal, Ireland, India, Pakistan, Czech Republic, Russia, Italy, Armenia, Finland, Latvia, Colombia, Singapore) after receiving hundreds of applications in response to its open call online.
Dionysos and Apollon Theatre Company
Platforms Project 2025 will involve 64 visual arts platforms with more than 900 artists, expanding the global network that has been built and communicated over the last twelve years.
The following are participating in Platforms Project 2025 at the Tobacco Factory:
AC Institute (USA), adARTes (Greece), Art For Earth 22 (Greece), art group Συν | art team syn (Greece, Cyprus), ArtUnitas (Greece), ARTÁGORA (Spain), ArtCode (Greece), ArtEngine (Poland), artplatform | elsewhere and museum of forgetting (The Netherlands, Sweden), Athens Street Art Festival (Greece, France, Spain, USA), AVARTS (Greece), AXIONART (Greece, Germany, Finladn, Italy, United Kingdom, Sweden, Singapore, France, Czech Republic), Beaston Projects (United Kingdom), BROKEN ART GROUP (Greece), Bureau d’Art et de Recherche, Roubaix (France), Carrying home on our backs (India, United Kingdom, Lebanon, Pakistan), Collectif Encyclies (France), CUBE ART EDITIONS (Greece), D2D (Greece, Sweden), Darling Pearls & Co (United Kingdom), DepArt (Greece), Dionysos and Apollon Theatre Company (Greece, France, Lebanon, Turkey), DIPOLA (Greece), Distortion Art (Sweden), Eco Flaneur (Greece), elementA (Greece, Cyprus, Australia), Encounters (Greece), ESPAI SANT MARC AIR (Spain), EULENGASSE (Germany),Events Horizon (Greece), FARFALLA (Greece), Gi-Nekyia (Greece), HELLENIC JET SOCIETY (Greece), ID:I Gallery (Sweden), INSIGHT GAZE (Greece), JS Gallery by IMC (Greece, Czech Republic, USA, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, Armenia, Germany, Finland, Spain, Latvia), Katharsis (Greece), Kunstruimte411 (The Netherlands), les Apaches de Patission (France), m.a.m.a. contemporary (Cyprus), META-FRASTES (Greece), METApolis (Greece), Molekyl gallery (Sweden), Nourishing Memory (Colombia, Greece, India, France), Open Y@ (Greece), oxymoron (Greece), PAPER PROJECT (United Kingdom), PASAJ (Turkey), Pixel Pulse (Greece), Postcards from home (Greece), POW WOW (Greece), Project Space Piraeus (Greece), Rhythm Section (Germany, Ukraine, United Kingdom), SHELTER Artists Run Space (Turkey), Χώρο-Χρόνος | Space-Time (Greece, Denmark), Straße der kollektiven Kunst (The Netherlands), Studio44 (Sweden), Temporal Synthesis (Greece), The Art Project (Greece), The Red Boat Projects (Greece), threadsafe.art (United Kingdom), TIDAL FLOW ART (Greece), Visual March to Prespes (Greece), WEDO (Greece), yellow chair (The Netherlands)
ARICORE
ARICORE The Platforms Project aims to be the nucleus for the creation and recording of innovative trends in art and the development of relationships between platforms and artistic groups. Thus, in its thirteen years of operation, the Platforms Project has created a global network of independent artistic groups and spaces in direct communication with each other. Alongside the presentation of the Platforms Project 20125 exhibition, there will be a series of conferences, presentations, performances, workshops, and guided tours. The Platforms Project is not an impersonal event but an energetic visual arts community, providing time and space for the presentation of alternative independent art.
Platforms Project 2025 Opening Hours | Tobacco Factory:
Exhibition Opening: Thursday 9 October 2025 at 18.00 – 22.30
Exhibition Opening: Thursday 10 October 2025 to Sunday 12 October 2025
Opening hours:
Thursday 9 October , 18.00 – 22.30
Friday 10 October to Sunday 12 October, 12.00 – 21.00
Website: www.platformsproject.com
Address: Tobacco Factory (Lenorman 218, 104 43)
Πηγή :www.daysofart.gr
This summer, the GSA/Historical Archive – Museum of Hydra presents an exhibition by artist Vasso Triga entitled “Writings and Maps.” In a historically charged space, the artist invites us on a visual journey that combines painting and ceramics, light and silence, memory and place.
Triga, with consistency and an authentic presence in the contemporary art scene, reinterprets tradition through her personal idiom. Her works, deeply poetic and imbued with the color blue—of the sky, the sea, prayer, and memory—open paths between painting and sculpture. Her canvases are transformed into endless, hybrid maps, while her ceramic forms, like ancient artifacts, come to life as autonomous organic bodies.
As noted by the curator of the exhibition, art historian Iris Kritikou, “Through her paintings and ceramic figures, Vasso Triga creates another reality with the same intensity, transforming the visible into a tangible myth and an endless journey of the mind.”
The president of the Management Body of the GSA/Historical Archive–Museum of Hydra, Dina Adamopoulou, points out: “The presence of this exhibition is another milestone in our exhibition journey this year and an act of faith in the silent power of Art. An art form such as that of Vasso Triga speaks with substance and allows the viewer to approach it as one approaches water or memory.”
The exhibition “Writings and Maps” is an encounter with the soul of painting and ceramics, a bridge between the past and the present, an invitation to listen to the unspoken through the colors, textures, and forms of Vasso Triga.
The Historical Archive – Hydra Museum 6 September - 30 October 2025
[9.00 – 16.00 & 19.30 – 21.30]
The Athens Epidaurus Festival, celebrating its 70th anniversary, has established itself as one of the world’s leading cultural institutions. During a three-month artistic journey (May-August 2025), 273,000 spectators—an unprecedented number in its history—flocked to the Athenian stages and the two ancient theaters of Epidaurus, watching 107 unique productions, with the participation of nearly 3,000 artists from around the world.
With record ticket sales exceeding €7,800,000, the Festival ended triumphantly and is within the approved budgetary targets for 2025, recording a significant surplus that strengthens the Organization’s sustainability for the next period.
The program, curated by Artistic Director Katerina Evangelatos, in her last year at the helm of the Festival, included important world premieres, international collaborations, leading performers, original actions, and groundbreaking initiatives. In 2025, a landmark year for the Festival, the legacy of ancient drama was highlighted through contemporary interpretations, emphasizing dramaturgical identity through the creation of cycles, with different generations of artists engaging in creative dialogue through their work, while important infrastructure projects were announced as a legacy for future generations of artists and audiences.
Significant Artistic Moments of the 2025 Festival
At the forefront of the Festival’s program, the four anniversary productions at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus stood out, warmly embraced by the audience and sparking numerous discussions. The spectators who filled the performances rewarded the creators with enthusiastic applause and touching reactions. This year’s program in Epidaurus began with Antigone, co-produced with the National Theatre and directed by one of the most exciting German directors, Ulrich Rasche. The iconic play was presented in a world premiere with a brilliant cast of Greek actors, exclusively at the Argolic theatre and, exceptionally, for three days only. Following this, a particularly significant and extremely rare event took place at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus: a concert by the highly acclaimed maestro Theodoros Kourentzis, who conducted the Utopia orchestra in Gustav Mahler’s Songs on the Death of Children and Symphony No. 4. The European Oath by internationally renowned Wajdi Mouawad, featuring the award-winning Juliette Binoche and five prominent actors—Violette Chauveau, Danae Epithymiadi, Daria Pisareva, Leora Rivlin, and Emmanuel Schwartz—brought to the stage of the Argolic theatre (in co-production with La Colline – Théâtre National) a work that grappled with the dark root of violence, exploring its origin in the mythological core of Europe. The performance received rave reviews both from the Greek and international press. Yannis Houvardas brought Sophocles’ Oedipus Tyrannus and Oedipus at Colonus to the stage of the Ancient Theatre as a single production, in a co-production between the Festival and the Cultural Organization Lykofos. Under the direction of this great Greek director, a group of prominent actors and creators narrated the moving story of Oedipus, starting from the end and moving back to the beginning of the tragedy.
These specific events, designed to mark the 70th anniversary of the Festival, were presented thanks to the generous support of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), which played a decisive role in this year’s organization as the Grand Donor of the Anniversary Program in Epidaurus.
At the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the audience enjoyed some of the world’s most important soloists and conductors, as well as top orchestras. From the Munich Philharmonic under the direction of Andrés Orozco-Estrada, the violin soloist Hilary Hahn, the Chinese pianist Yuja Wang, the acclaimed conductor Konstantinos Karydis, to internationally renowned pianists Francesco Piemontesi and Daniil Trifonov , the famous pianist and composer Max Richter, the pioneers of electronic music Air, and the great Emanuel Ax under the direction of Loukas Karytinos . Special moments in this year’s Herodeion program included Hippolytus by Katerina Evangelatos, which received standing ovations over two sold-out nights, as well as the dance performance Impermanence by the Sydney Dance Company .
The Festival opened with one of the most talked-about performances of the year, at the beloved venue of the Athenian audience, Pireos 260. The legendary Ariane Mnouchkine and her famous company Théâtre du Soleil presented the production Hic sunt Dracones / Here Be Dragons, which unfolded the story of the October Revolution while simultaneously focusing on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Notable highlights included the Australian actors of Back to Back Theatre, who identify as people with intellectual disabilities or neurodiverse, with the performance The Shadow Whose Prey the Hunter Becomes; the Mozambican Idio Chichava with the dance piece Vagabundus; the Handspring Puppet Company and the multifaceted William Kentridge with Faustus in Africa!; the American choreographer Faye Driscoll with the captivating Weathering; as well as Carolina Bianchi with the daring performance The Bride and ‘Goodnight, Cinderella’, which made a strong impression. Distinctive marks were left by the shows The Years by Eline Arbo, based on the novel of the same name by Nobel laureate Annie Ernaux, and the theatrical adaptation of The Vegetarian by Daria Deflorian, based on the book by another Nobel laureate, Han Kang. The Greek program at Pireos 260 also featured artists with diverse theatrical languages, who highlighted literary texts as well as original theatrical creations.
July at the Small Theatre of Ancient Epidaurus combined Ancient Drama with contemporary creation within the successful Contemporary Ancients series, which this year, in its fifth season, expanded to include new forms such as cinema and musical theatre. Creators like Christos Stergioglou with Alexandros Drakos Ktistakis, Giannis Skourletis in texts by Giannis Palavos and Aris Alexandris, and Olia Lazaridou in a text by Kyriakos Charitos, presented contemporary theatre and music performances as part of the series. A special moment was the premiere of the film Electra 7, a collaboration between the Festival and the Hellenic Film Academy.
August at the Small Theatre was dedicated to music,, featuring high-quality concerts with a broad-ranging repertoire. From Mikis Theodorakis and Astor Piazzolla to the songs of the interwar period,, acclaimed artists such as Maria Farantouri, Tassis Christogiannopoulos, Aliki Kayaloglou, Miltos Logiadis,, as well as representatives of the newer music scene, offered unforgettable musical moments to the audience of the Small Epidaurus.
Subset
The Subset Festival at the Athens Odeon featured innovative musical ensembles, both established and emerging, from Greek and international contemporary music scenes. Notable artists included Ryoji Ikeda, Mouse on Mars, Christina Vantzou, Carmen Villain, Lyra Pramuk as well as Greek musicians Dimitris Kamarotos, Philippos Tsalachouris, and Theodoros Lotis among others. The festival presented these performances from June 4 to June 8, 2025, at various venues of the Athens Conservatoire, including concerts, visual and sound installations, and open workshops. It was curated to foster collaboration across disciplines and showcase a wide range of contemporary music creations.
Modern Venues
The Athens Epidaurus Festival 2025 returned dynamically this year to the Municipal Theatre of Lycabettus in collaboration with the Municipality of Athens and Technopolis. The Festival held four distinct contemporary music concerts there, embracing younger generations of spectators and presenting renowned artists from Greece and abroad, including Arca, Nalyssa Green, and Spiritualized.
Other new venues hosting Festival productions this year included Theatre of Art, Stathmos Theatre, the Lighthouse and the Dome of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC), and the Hadrian’s Aqueduct. For the first time in its history, the Festival included a very important theatrical action featuring performers who are prisoners. Committed to inclusion and ensuring that every voice, even those often marginalized, has a platform to be heard, the Festival presented a new work with significant social impact that deeply moved those who watched it: 19 inmates from the Eleonas Thebes Prisoners’ Addiction Recovery Center “EPILOGI,” participating in the Prisoners’ Personal Development Workshop (implemented by the National Theatre), created under the guidance of facilitator/director Stathis Grapsas the experiential, interactive theatrical performance DOG TAGS. The show was sold out in all six of its performances. These developments highlight the Festival’s bold collaborations with new spaces and social initiatives in 2025
Culture for Everyone
The Festival, believing that art should be open, welcoming, and equal, and with the goal of unimpeded audiovisual viewing for everyone and everything, has included four universally accessible theatrical performances in its anniversary program this year. With the valuable collaboration of ATLAS E.P. and the cultural organization liminal, and using tools such as Greek sign language interpretation, surtitles, tactile tours, and audio description, the performances were designed to appeal to every viewer, without exclusion.
Anniversary events and productions of the Festival on the occasion of its 70 years of continuous presence in Culture
In addition to the Epidaurus anniversary program with four major productions designed specifically for the 70th anniversary celebration, a series of initiatives and interventions were carried out to mark the 2025 Anniversary Year.
Pavilion—An important infrastructure project bequeathed by the Athens and Epidaurus Festival to future generations
Celebrating 70 years of operation, the Festival presented the Pavilion, an infrastructure project within the Epidaurus site. A valuable contributor to the project was the Public Power Corporation (PPC), a strategic ally of the Festival, which in recent years has been investing in initiatives that promote cultural life in Greece. With the Pavilion, which will serve as a meeting point, a place of creation and a hub for the Festival’s activities, the institution is expanding its physical and symbolic presence in the archaeological site of Epidaurus, investing in modern infrastructure that serves art, collaboration, and respect for our cultural heritage.
A documentary through the eyes of the Festival’s people
The faces of the Festival (artists, actors, directors, set designers, costume designers, theater scholars, artistic directors, musicians, archaeologists, historians, translators, employees) guide us through some of the most fascinating moments of its 70-year journey with the creation of the documentary Through Their Eyes. They share facts and feelings through videotaped performances, rare photographs, programs, posters, shots from dressing rooms, theaters, and event venues, and valuable personal testimonies. After its premiere, the documentary will travel throughout the country and abroad, and will be shown in cinemas and on television networks.
An important album commemorating 70 years of the Athens and Epidaurus Festival
The anniversary volume, edited by Panos Giannikopoulos, which will be released in September, will highlight the Festival’s rich archive, showcasing performances, artistic exchanges, and cultural shifts. Through multiple interpretations of different archival materials, it presents the archive as a space for encounter, transformation, and intense artistic and social ferment. Programs, photographs, notes, critical texts, and artistic interventions intertwine, forming a multi-layered narrative that transcends conventional historical approaches.
Athens Epidaurus Festival and Objects of Common Interest studio: a bright collaboration
To mark its 70th anniversary, the Festival expanded its areas of activity and commissioned the award-winning design studio Objects of Common Interest to create a visual-lighting project. The original installation is located in the garden of 260 Piraeus Street to mark the bright anniversary. It consists of tube lights in various shapes that can be configured in countless ways, while embracing the building of space D with their light and curves, creating a new landscape and activating the space with a dynamic interaction of height and form. The project will remain at Piraeus 260.
GRAPE 2025: A “passport” to the world
The grape – Greek Agora of Performance, an initiative by Katerina Evangelatos for the Athens & Epidaurus Festival, was created three years ago in response to the artistic community’s long-standing request for the dynamic promotion of Greek performing arts abroad. Greek artists present new works to representatives of international organizations who come to Greece at the invitation of the Festival with the aim of selecting productions to include in their own artistic programs and to learn about the Greek theater and dance scene in general.
Grape 2025 impressed with its large turnout of guests: more than 70 artistic directors, curators, and representatives of major festivals and cultural organizations from 40 countries in Europe, Asia, the USA, and South America responded to the Festival’s invitation and gathered in Athens in July, where they watched new works by talented representatives of the Greek performing arts. Some of the leading international organizations represented are: Centro de Cultura Contemporánea Condeduque Madrid (Spain), Festival FIND / Schaubühne Berlin (Germany), Helsinki Festival (Finland), Hong Kong Arts Festival (Hong Kong), İstanbul Theatre Festival İstanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (Turkey), KVS Brussels (Belgium), La Filature, Scène nationale de Mulhouse (France), MITsp – São Paulo International Theater Festival (Brazil), Odéon Théâtre de l’Europe (France), Sadler’s Wells, United Kingdom, The Aranya Theater Festival (China). The eight creators of this year’s grape were: Daphne Antoniadou, Sofia Antoniou, Patricia Apergi, Noemi Vassiliadou, Katerina Giannopoulou, Konstantinos Dellas, Konstantinos Papanikolaou, Yannis Skourletis-bijoux de kant.
The public has embraced grape, resulting in high participation in the voting for the “Mastercard – National Bank Audience Award,” which will be awarded to the three productions that received the most votes from viewers, along with a cash prize.
As part of this year’s grape, the Festival has joined forces with the European Festivals Association, of which it is a member, to organize the international forum Fearless Festivals. With the participation of directors of leading festivals from around the world and prominent Greek artists and theorists of theater and dance, the forum highlighted the role of festivals as crucial spaces for free expression, experimentation, and broadening public discourse.
The Festival producer of the film “Electra 7”
This year, the Athens and Epidaurus Festival joined forces with the Greek Film Academy to create a film inspired by Sophocles’ Electra and screened at the Small Theater of Epidaurus. Part of the successful Contemporary Ancients cycle, which this year expanded to include the art of cinema, the film Electra 7, written by Panagiotis Christopoulos, consists of seven chapters, each directed by seven distinguished directors (Alexandros Voulgaris, Sophia Exarchou, Neritan Zinziria, Christina Ioakimidi, Babis Makridis, Argyris Papadimitropoulos, Elina Psykou). The film was produced with the generous sponsorship of the Public Power Corporation.
The Library and Information Center of the University of Ioannina is organizing the 31st Panhellenic Conference of Academic Libraries , which will take place on October 22–24, 2025, at the “Karolos Papoulias” Conference Center of the University of Ioannina.
Days of Art in Greece, always at the forefront of innovative thinking and action, supports the Conference as a communications sponsor.
Entitled “Academic Prosperity, Freedom, and Integrity: From AB to AI,” the conference highlights the challenge and opportunity of academic libraries’ transition to the new digital era. At its core is the discussion on artificial intelligence: how it can be creatively integrated into the daily operation of libraries without altering the timeless values of knowledge, freedom of expression, and academic integrity.
With a history spanning more than three decades, the Conference has become an institution for the Greek library community. Library executives, academics, researchers, students, and representatives of the technology sector come together in a unique forum for dialogue, exchanging ideas and shaping the future of libraries.
The themes of this year’s Conference cover a wide range:
Technology and innovation
Scientific communication and Open Science
Diversity, equality, and inclusion
Library spaces and user experience
Information literacy and lifelong learning
Networking and collaboration
Organization, management, and marketing
The presence and contribution of each participant strengthens the role of libraries in education, research, and innovation. The 31st Conference aspires to be a celebration of knowledge and collaboration, highlighting how academic libraries evolve, renew themselves, and contribute to the dissemination of information and creativity.
Days of Art in Greece, with the aim always the promotion of the contemporary Greek cultural production in the country and abroad, participates as communication sponsor and invites you to the 53rd Athens Book Festival, at Pedion tou Areos, from the 05 until the 21 September 2025.
On September 5, the largest book festival “opens its doors” at Pedion tou Areos Park to welcome book lovers and attract new readers. 210 publishing houses, 285 stands, more than 200 cultural events, concerts, theatrical performances, interactive educational events, and much more at the grand 53rd Athens Book Festival 2025.
The Book Publishers Association (S.EK.V.) organizes the 53rd Book Festival, under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture, the Region of Attica, the Municipality of Athens, the Greek Book and Culture Foundation, and the Athens Chamber of Commerce. The organization is supported by the Organization of Culture, Sports and Youth of the Municipality of Athens and the Collective Management Organization of Literary Works. The Festival is held in collaboration with Little Paris of Athens, the Network for Children’s Rights, the Historical and Ethnological Society of Greece – National Historical Museum, and the Philippos Nakas Conservatory.
The central tribute of the 53rd Αthens Book Festival is titled “Child and Reading Love: With a book I discover the world” and is dedicated to cultivating a love for reading from the very early ages. It focuses on the decisive role of the book in shaping the child’s personality, in nurturing imagination, emotional intelligence, and critical thinking. Through the book, the child comes into contact with values, images, and ideas that help discover not only themselves but also the surrounding world.
Within the framework of the Festival, a rich and multidimensional program of parallel events has been formed, centered on the Child and in collaboration with significant cultural organizations. Among many other events, there will be: Round tables by the Network for Children’s Rights, the Greek section of IBBY & Library4all, Reading I Grow, and the electronic magazines Red Fox & The Reader; a three-day presentation of debut literary creators; an event by the Greek Comics Academy; a children’s workshop by the National Historical Museum; children’s theatrical performance “Peter and the Wolf” by the theatrical production company METHEXIS; an impressive magic show by the magician Tristan; Karagiozis shadow theater performance by the Nikola Tzivelekis Shadow Theater; a concert by the Athens Municipal Workshop of Greek Music; and the concert “Mikis’ International Roads” by Marios Strofalos with Martha Moreleon, Alkis Kollias, and Irini Toubaki.
The promotional material and cover of the catalog for the 53rd Athens Book Festival 2025 feature the work of distinguished Greek artist Konstantinos Patsios.
The official opening ceremony will take place on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 8:00 p.m.
More Information: Book Publishers’ Association
Τel.: 210 3303942, 210 3302523
books@sekb.gr | www.sekb.gr
