The Acropolis of Athens is number two in the list of UNESCO's most beautiful World Heritage sites and the new Acropolis Museum ranked third in the world's top 50 museums.
Source: Greek News Agenda
Source: Greek News Agenda
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Greek Scientists Recognized in the US
Two Greek Scientists are receiving recognition and distinction for their impressive work and contribution to science.
Dr. Chryssa Kouveliotou was selected for membership in the US National Academy of Sciences. She is an astrophysicist and senior specialist at NASA's Space Flight Center. She continues to achieve in original scientific research. She is known for her extensive research on astronomical subjects.
Dr. Ioannis Touratsoglou, along with Professor Olivier Picard, are the recipients of the 2012 and 2013 Archur M. Huntington Awards. Dr. Touratsoglou has work in archaeology and numismatics. He served as a curator and director of the Numismatic Museum of Athens and a director of the National Archaeological Museum. He has an extensive list of publications and we is an inspiration to young Greek scholars.
Source: Greek News Reporter
Dr. Chryssa Kouveliotou was selected for membership in the US National Academy of Sciences. She is an astrophysicist and senior specialist at NASA's Space Flight Center. She continues to achieve in original scientific research. She is known for her extensive research on astronomical subjects.
Dr. Ioannis Touratsoglou, along with Professor Olivier Picard, are the recipients of the 2012 and 2013 Archur M. Huntington Awards. Dr. Touratsoglou has work in archaeology and numismatics. He served as a curator and director of the Numismatic Museum of Athens and a director of the National Archaeological Museum. He has an extensive list of publications and we is an inspiration to young Greek scholars.
Source: Greek News Reporter
New Greek Products Entering the Market
More than 65,000 new greek products entered the market from 2010 to 2013. Food and drink dominated the product list, with cosmetics coming in second. The cosmetic field is greatly expanding. This is a remarkable improvement despite the current economic conditions.
Source: Greek News Agenda
Source: Greek News Agenda
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Smyrna: Longings for a Lost Motherland
You're Invited!
The Greek Embassy will be presenting a new series of mixed
media collages entitled “LONGINGS FOR A LOST MOTHERLAND” by artist Annee
Spileos Scott. The work Illuminates three thousand years of Hellenic culture in
Asia Minor (Turkey today). . The title refers to the Asia Minor Catastrophe of
1922 and the Lausanne Treaty of 1923, as we acknowledge the Ninetieth
Anniversary of both historical events.
Weds.
Apr. 10, 2013 @ 7-9pm
Exhibition
Runs To May 3, 2013, Weekdays 11am-3pm
At The Embassy of
Greece
2217
Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington,
DC 20008
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Euro Night SOLD OUT!
For the fifth year in a row, the European embassies in Washington, DC are hosting "Euro Night". Tomorrow night from 6:30 to 11:30, the Embassy of France will host the event, featuring more than 20 European Union embassies, each showcasing their unique cultures, traditions, and culinary specialities. There will be live music, food and drink from around Europe and a special performance from the Greek Embassy's dance group "Dynami"! Are you ready?
More information can be found here.
More information can be found here.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Caryatid Restoration Wins Acropolis Museum 2012 Keck Award
On September 14, The Acropolis Museum was awarded the 2012 Keck Award by the International Institute for Conservation (IIC) in Vienna. The Keck Award is given every two years to the individual or group who has contributed most towards promoting public understanding and appreciation of the accomplishments of the conservation profession. Museum specialists have been restoring the Caryatids from the southern porch of the Erechtheion temple since December 2010 and it is an honor to have been recognized. Congratulations!
Courtesy of the Embassy News
Courtesy of Fantastic Greece
FM Avramopoulos’ statement following meeting with Hillary Clinton
Click here to read about Foreign Minister Avramopuolos' meeting with U.S Secretary of State Hillary Clinton!
Photo and story courtesy of Embassy News
Photo and story courtesy of Embassy News
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