Greek language
Rescuing an ancient Greek dialect
It has no writing system but it is spoken, mainly by elderly Muslim women in the Trabzon (Trebizond, historically) region in northern Turkey by a population that ranges between 4,000 and 8,000 people, according to estimates. It has archaic structures and forms, like infinitives and negation, that testify to its roots in Hellenistic Greek.
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Olympic Torch costumes split public opinion
What are the adjectives that should describe every new creative interpretation of ancient Greek culture? Must it be "simple yet elegant," "abstract" or "figurative"? Can it be "fresh"? Can it be "contemporary"?
And what are the appropriate adjectives for an esthetic proposal that is based on a completely different creative approach?
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Must See Sights on the Aegean Island of Kos
A captivating blend of ancient and modern as you uncover the rich Greek and Roman history that imbues the island
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Book center being reborn, with broader remit
More than 10 years after the plug was pulled on the National Book Center of Greece (EKEVI) in 2013, a new agency representing the Greek book market and literary world is in the offing, with greater funding capabilities, including from private sources, and a broader remit, taking over responsibilities that have, until now, belonged to the Culture Ministry's Literature Directorate.
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Roderick Beaton sworn in as Greek citizen
Prominent professor and Hellenist Roderick Beaton took the oath to become a Greek citizen at a ceremony held at the Bank of Greece on Tuesday.
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PM Mitsotakis in Brussels: “The time has come for European decisions to deal with the energy crisis”
He reiterated that the Greek government will continue to support Greek society
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Greek books at the 72nd Frankfurt International Book Fair
With more than 800 book titles, 14 publishers, 6 events, 4 authors, professional and literary meetings, Greece participates in the 72nd Frankfurt International Book Fair which takes place this year with a physical presence at the Frankfurt Messe Exhibition Center, from 20 to 24 October 2021 .
Ινστιτούτο Κοχ: Το τέταρτο κύμα πανδημίας έχει ξεκινήσει - Επηρεάζονται οι νεότεροι από τον κορωνοϊό
Αυξάνονται οι μολύνσεις στη Γερμανία
Ministry of Foreign Affairs marks International Greek Language Day
International Greek Language Day is "not just a reminder of our language's uninterrupted continuity through time, but also a recognition of its timeless global contribution," Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Konstantinos Vlasis said in a statement on Tuesday, as the ministry also released a video on Twitter to mark the annual event.