At a special ceremony held at the Greek embassy in Paris yesterday, Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyanni awarded the medal of the Order of the Phoenix to three distinguished French academics, on behalf of President of the Republic Karolos Papoulias. The awards were presented to Francois Terre, Michel Albert and Gabriel de Broglie.
The Greek Open University – taking into consideration increased interest on the part of foreigners for Hellenic studies – is examining the possibility of opening branches abroad, especially in Canada and the Ukraine. The university was founded in 1992, based in Patras.
Ambassador M. Christidis, as the special envoy of Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyanni, is scheduled to conclude today a tour of Latin America, with a visit to Santiago, Chile.
Participation of the Greek-made movie “El Greco” was very successful at the 33rd International Film Festival in Toronto. The film, directed by Yannis Smaragdis, was screened in crowded theatres, who enjoyed the wonderful movie that highlights the Hellenic civilisation and spirit.
The Greek government's announcement about pension payments for expatriate Greeks is becoming a reality. From October 1, 55,000 pensioners of Greek origin who live in Australia, are obliged to submit applications for the payment of pensions from Greece.
Sep182008
The Balkans in Argentina
Γράφει ο/η Θεόφιλος Δουμάνης
18.09.08
“With a Greek book in hand, you turned your gaze towards the Hellenes of Argentina, and we will be grateful to you forever.” With these works, the Greeks of Argentina, represented by the president of the Hellenic Cultural Organisation “Nostos”, Dr. Christina Tsardikou, warmly welcomed the Youth Association of Balkan Countries in Buenos Aires.
The above
mission, which is incorporated in the framework of promoting cultural
channels of communication and cooperation, as well as the tightening of
relations with young Greeks and Argentines, was very successful. It was
held at the Greek Embassy’s Onassis Hall, in the form of a festive
cultural event, during which gifts were exchanged between the two
countries.