Ioannis Kapodistrias
Nafplio: The houses were saved, but the residents left
Kostas Karapavlos is standing in the middle of the hall. The 180-year-old wooden floor creaks with every step he takes.
The Governor: Ioannis Kapodistrias | Athens | March 21
The Demos Center (17B Ipitou, Plaka), part of the Institute for Hellenic Culture and the Liberal Arts at Deree - The American College of Greece, will be hosting "The Governor: Ioannis Kapodistrias + The Making of Modern Hellas," a discussion about Ioannis Kapodistrias' diplomatic finesse, administrative acumen, and cultural contributions, illuminating his pivotal role in shaping the Greek natio
Phoenix – Agon | Thessaloniki | To September 13
Delving into this year's International Museum Day theme of sustainability and how cultural institutions are affected by climate change and can contribute to combatting its effects, the Museum of Byzantine Culture (mbp.gr) presents a two-part exhibition, "Phoenix - Agon," which casts artifacts beside modern works of art.
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Angelopoulos offers apology over Kapodistrias controversy
In response to the social media firestorm in May that was caused by a post by the Greece 2021 committee that presented the first head of state of independent Greece Ioannis Kapodistrias as a dictator, its president, Gianna Angelopoulos, offered an apology on Wednesday for any offense caused.
The post in question had cited an excerpt from an article by a member of the committee.
National Garden | Athens | All Year
Open from sunup to sundown, seven days a week, the National Garden is a 24-hectare park in the center of Athens offering a delightful respite from the hustle and bustle of the city.
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Kapodistrias tobacco case fetches 73,000 euros at auction
A gold tobacco case that belonged to Greece's first governor, Ioannis Kapodistrias, was reportedly sold for 73,392 euros at a private auction at Zappeio Hall in Athens last weekend by the Vergos auction house.
Kapodistrias, a former diplomat for Russian Czar Alexander I, became Greece's first governor in 1827 but was assassinated four years later by his political rivals.
Pahor: Greece must assume leading role in the Balkans
The Prespes accord is of historical importance not only for Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) but also for the broader region of the Western Balkans because it creates fresh momentum for the country's incorporation into the European Union and NATO, Slovenia's President Borut Pahor tells Kathimerini in an interview, while urging Greece to play a leading role in this pa
Nafplio: The wonderful first capital of Greece (PHOTOS)
Romantic destinations for two in Greece (Amazing PHOTOS)
MONEMVASIA: SUNSET AT THE CASTLE
Enter through the gateway of the fortified Byzantine city and enjoy a fabulous weekend within its walls. Take a walk along the main cobbled pathway passing between small souvenir shops, as well as cafes and tavernas. Have a hot beverage on one of the little rooftops and then lose yourself amid stone-paved streets and arches.
A stroll through the National Garden of Athens (pics)
The National Gardens are 38 acres of green in the center of Athens. Directly behind the Greek Parliament building (old Palace) the gardens were once annexed to the palace and the site of the Royal Gardens.