"Modern Greek language in the Balkans in the 21st century - Research, problems, teaching and prospects" is the subject of the 2nd conference of Modern Greek Studies Scholars from the broader Balkan region, opening tomorrow in Sofia University, Bulgaria. With the foundation of Modern Greek Language departments at the top Bulgarian university "Agios Klimis" and 4 other tertiary education institutions, Bulgaria is among the most advanced countries in the teaching of Modern Greek language, while the quality of studies is high.
There are several smaller scale conventions/conferences that take place all over the world regarding Greek studies. Click on links below.
DF: Greek is being taught in the most number of universities and private schools in the Balkans since the Ottoman era.
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posted on Monday, September 24
Astoria, NY - Greek Aid Effort this Sunday
Don't forget to support the Greek Aid Effort in Athens Park this Sunday starting at 5 PM. People are encouraged to first go to the park, where there will be two performances by the Greek American Folklore Society and the Cretan Dance Organization. Community leaders will speak to. After the event, please go to one of the following Greek establishments (Central, Cavo, Island, Caprice, Platos, Oneiro) to donate money.
Children hosted in Greece from diaspora countries
Thirty three Greek children of the Diaspora from Jordan, Egypt, Romania and South Africa were hosted by the Municipality of Maroussi from September 1-15, within the framework of a program entitled “Organization of Visits of expatriate and ethnic Greek children and young adults in Greece 2007” sponsored by the Interior and Foreign ministries which were materialized by the General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad.
Greek Festival to take place for second year in a row in Adelaide, Australia
A rich program of events is included in this year’s 2nd Greek Festival in Adelaide titled “Odysseia” being organized by the Greek Orthodox of South Australia. Programs will include lectures, films, dances and concerts.
Montreal Dance A Thon raises money for Greece
A Dance-o-Thon was organized by La Troupe Folklorique Grecque Syrtaki, which is a non-profit dance troupe that was established in Montreal in 1981. The event which was a great success, was supported by many community leaders, the paroikia in general, family and friends. Various local Greek traditional dance groups participated. Thanks to the contributions of many, 7 205$ were raised at the 5-hour "Dance-o-Thon of Hope for Greece".
posted on Friday, September 21
The coastal tourist resort of Ayia Napa is seeking to enter the Guinness Book of World Records, having organised a half-kilometre-long Greek ''syrtaki'' folk dance this past Sunday. 268 members of eight dancing groups danced in step to ''Zorbas."
Ayia Napa Mayor Antonis Tsokkos said the aim of the event was to send the message that the village was interested in Greek culture and to promote the tourist resort abroad.
Cyprus Mail
Agia Napa
posted on Wednesday, September 19
This week and weekend will see many fundraisers held in support of the fire victims of Greece. See below for two we are helping coordinate/supporting:
Astoria, NY
This Sunday in Astoria, New York; there will be a Greek Awarness Rally for Greek Aid in Athens Park from 5 PM - 8 PM. There will be live entertainment and a chance to donate funds. For more info check out the MySpace page dedicated to the event
Chicago
DailyFrappe and EuroCircle have partnered up to promote a Greek Fire Relief Effort drive at Zella's located at 1983 N Clybourne in Lincoln Park. It will take place this Thursday, September 20th. Free admission and there will be great drink and eating specials all night. DF will be on site to collect funds for the relief. Eurocircle
posted on Tuesday, September 18
Greece's Culture Minister signed a decree allowing the demolition of a historical landmark in central Athens to improve the view for a new museum a stone's throw from the Parthenon, the ministry said on Wednesday.
Despite protests from conservationists, minister George Voulgarakis signed a decree allowing the demolition of an art deco building and a neo-classical property, where people have lived in for decades. Conservationists have fought for months to save the two buildings.
DF: Krima (a shame) that the city and politicians are neglecting to recognize the historic significance of these two beautiful buildings.
AREAPAGITO
Reuters
posted on Thursday, September 13
Voice of Greece reports:
The first all-day Elementary Greek School opens its doors today in Cairo, Egypt. Classes at The Achillopoleio Greek Community School however will commence immediately after the Ramadan which will end in Egypt in mid October.
DF: Cairo is home to the largest Greek community in Egypt today.
Greeks in Egypt
posted on Thursday, September 13
Some dream of opening their very own winery, others dream of making olive oil. U.S. retailer Whole Foods (west coast stores) is now stocking Lykovouno Olive Oil, which comes to the states from a family operated business from both in California and in the xorio (village) of Lykovouno just outside of Sparta, has been getting the attention of many who appreciate a traditional "cold pressed" olive oil.
DF: Lykovouno Olive Oil is produced on the private estate of San Francisco Dermatologist Dr. Peter Panagotacos. The olive oil is also sold in all the Mollie stores of the San Francisco Bay area and at Gelson's Market's in the Los Angeles Area.
lykovouno
posted on Monday, September 10
Referring to property owned by Greeks in Constantinople, Turkey, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew said they would pursue court action, both in Turkey and at the European Court of Human Rights, to claim what belonged to them. Injustice would not be tolerated, he said.
Patriarch Bartholomew clarified that the Turkish state had, through various means, stripped ethnic Greeks of their property assets.
In related news from the same region, Kathimerini has written a great article (in Greek) about the few remaining Greek inhabited villages that dot the Bosphorus. An increasing number of Greeks from Greece visit these small quaint villages, that are all that remain from the once very large Greek community of the area.
Kathimerini - Passport
posted on Thursday, September 6
Money continues to be gathered around the world from various diaspora communities and governments at large for the fire ravaged victims of Greece. For a list of some of the local efforts being conducted, DailyFrappe has been compiling a complete list. If you do not see your community's effort listed, please email us.
On September 20th, DailyFrappe is partnering up with EuroCircle to host an event at in Chicago to raise funds for fire relief. More information to come soon.
On September 23rd a fundraiser will be held in Astoria (Bravo Effie and Paul). The organization behind the effort is called Greek Aid. Please click here for more info.
A nationally televised marthon wil be held on all Greek channels in Greece on Wednesday September 6th in what will be a large coordinated effort to raise funds. Those living in Cyprus and Greece will be able to watch the telethon live, while many in the diaspora will also have an oppurtunity to watch the program.
posted on Tuesday, September 4
No, it's not a new television series, but a young Greek Cypriot living in the UK. DesperateGreekHouseWives.Co.UK is a new site that will was launched with the goal of helping pass down valued traditions and recipes that the blogger, Anasia Angeli, grew up with. There will be recipes shown thru video streams where people all over the world can learn the tricks of the trade when it comes to preparing the perfect Haloumi. (a favorite of ours.)
So get your utensils and recipe books ready for a truly different way of learning how to cook Greek (and Cypriot) food.
DF: Clever. Best of luck Anasia.
DesperateGreekHouseWives
posted on Wednesday, August 29
