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Weekly newspaper published by The International Herald Tribune & Kathimerini SA • No. 3 • Friday, June 27, 2008 • €2 

An ageless legend 

Mikhail Baryshnikov 

Dancer teams up with Ana 

Laguna, Mats Ek and David 

Neumann at the Pireos 260 

venue for five nights. Page 28 

National Garden 

Cool break 

Right in the heart of the 

bustling city, there’s an 

historical oasis of calm. 

Page 22 

Ferries in price 

predicament 

Industry faces dilemma as high costs could deter passengers 

INTERVIEW 

MANFRED WEBER 

New migrant rules 

Euro MP Manfred Weber was responsible 

for seeing new laws on 

immigration through the European 

Parliament. The regulations, 

which could lead to migrants being 

detained for up to 18 months, have 

been criticized by some as being too 

harsh. The MEP tells Athens Plus 

that he believes they will help lay 

ground rules on dealing with illegal 

immigration and make sure migrants 

are respected. Page 13 

All class Andros 

The greenest island of the 

Aegean combines a rugged 

landscape with a rich cultural 

scene. Page 43 

With the tourist season under 

way, Greece’s coastal shipping 

companies are in a period of 

great transition, moving from 

conventional ferries to new, highspeed 

vessels - at a time when fuel 

prices have pushed operating 

costs to record levels. Two companies 

have responded by freezing 

fares for this year. High operating 

costs and often inefficient 

ticket distribution systems are 

ATTICABEACHES have in recent years proudly flown an increasing number of Blue Flags to display 

their quality but the results of a new survey suggest that some of them might not be as clean as previously thought. 

Experts tell Athens Plus what they believe regarding conditions on the city’s shores. Page 8 

Solo power PJ Harvey 

Reflecting her quieter latest album, 

‘White Chalk,’ British rock act PJ 

Harvey returns for one show in 

Athens, as a solo performer. Page 31 

Fashion 

Fake but fabulous 

From rhinestones to 

enamel, a costume jewelry 

exhibition at the Ilias 

Lalaounis Jewelry Museum 

pushes the boundaries of 

creativity. More than 250 

items from 

the Eleni 

Angelopoulou 

collection on 

display. 

Page 23 

Happy Days 

At Epidaurus 

Irish actress Fiona Shaw 

talks to Athens Plus. 

Pages 24-25 

just two of the challenges that the 

industry faces. Fleet renewal has 

come with higher safety standards 

and, as Athens Plus reports, 

safety is the primary concern of 

engineers - who are often vocal 

in their criticism - captains and 

shipowning companies. Developments 

in coastal shipping affect 

life on the islands and will 

play a leading role in the country’s 

future. Pages 2,4-5 

Minister 

forced into 

budget 

rethink 

Economy and Finance Minister 

Giorgos Alogoskoufis has been 

forced to take another look at his 

budget and is expected to make 

some significant revisions after 

the global economy made previous 

targets appear out of reach. 

Greek revenues are lagging and 

the public deficit is likely to pass 

through the ceiling set by the EU. 

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‘Mamma 

Mia!’ – made 

in Greece 

Meryl Streep 

and Pierce 

Brosnan lead 

the cast in the 

adaptation of 

the hit musical, 

opening at 

theaters on 

Thursday. 

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Inside Getting around 

Trying to find your way around 

the city? Check out our metro and 

street maps. Pages 45-46 

Mexican flair Exhibition at the Benaki Museum presents the innovative designs of Legorreta + Legorreta architecture firm Page 27 

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INSIDE 

INSIDE

This week 27.06.08 – 03.07.08 

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International 

Rescuers try to remove and 

identify hundreds of bodies 

trapped under a ferry that 

capsized in the Philippines. 

• Page 6 

Business 

Greek hoteliers sound the 

alarm bell on tourism and 

ask the government to 

implement new measures. 

• Page 10 

Books & Ideas 

‘Churnalism:’ Nick Davies 

tracks the deterioration of 

the global media in ‘Flat 

Earth News.’ 

• Page 14 

Community Events 

Take in new experiences 

from different corners of the 

globe at Athens’s first 

Festival of Cultures. 

• Page 19 

Sports & Leisure 

Sailing is the ideal hobby 

for both children 

and grownups who 

love the sea. 

• Page 21 

Green Spaces 

Most urban greenery 

designers have got hold 

of the wrong end 

of the stick. 

• Page 22 

Fashion 

Designer Yiorgos 

Eleftheriades has come up 

with exciting looks for this 

summer season. 

• Page 23 

The Event 

The Greek Festival takes over 

the Ancient Theater of 

Epidaurus with drama and 

contemporary dance. 

• Pages 24-25 

Arts 

Exhibition of works by 

Francisco de Goya opens at 

the National Gallery. 

• Page 26 

Gastronomy 

Cheese fermented in wine, 

sweet tomatoes and a way 

with pasta are trademarks of 

the cuisine on the isle of Kos. 

• Page 33 

DVD & Games 

Boom Blox, a great brainchallenging 

puzzle game for 

the entire family, is now 

available in stores. 

• Page 34 

Excursion 

Greece’s largest lake, 

Trichonida, located on the 

western mainland, offers a 

variety of delights. 

• Page 42 

ATHENSPLUS • FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2008 

SECOND PAGE 

The coastal shipping industry’s development will determine the very future of this country the way it did from the 

time the Greeks first settled in the area, spread out to the islands and began to trade with their neighbors across the sea. 

From the time they settled on this peninsula 

and fanned out across its islands, the 

Greeks have been a seafaring nation. The 

demands of travel between distant ports, 

and the need to trade, drove the Greeks to 

conquer the seas. It was a matter of survival. 

Today the Greeks are the dominant 

force in international shipping, achieving 

this after the catastrophe of World War II, 

thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and seamanship 

of individuals who risked great 

personal danger in order to succeed. But 

there is another aspect of Greek shipping 

whose development determines the very 

future of this country the way it did from 

the start: the coastal shipping industry. 

This industry – which is the lifeline for 

goods, vehicles and passengers between 

the many islands and the mainland – is in 

a state of transition. It is dominated by an 

ever smaller number of companies. Also, 

a new generation of high-speed ships is replacing 

the conventional ferries. On the one 

hand, this is progress – providing modern 

vessels that cut travel times by half. On the 

other, the new ships require expensive financing 

and consume many more times 

the fuel of the conventional ones – at a time 

when fuel costs are at record levels. This 

leads to pressure for fare increases and, in 

turn, raises the danger of people avoiding 

EDITORIAL 

Ships and islands 

the islands. Also, the transportation of 

goods will keep getting more expensive. 

On large islands such as Crete, for example, 

tourists will still be able to arrive via 

direct charter flights. But, in order to 

compensate for the more expensive air tickets 

(due to fuel costs), hoteliers and restaurant 

owners will have to lower their 

Confidence 

Only if shipping companies inspire 

confidence and remain affordable 

will they keep generating the traffic 

that they need in order to stay in 

business 

prices. For mainland Greeks wanting to holiday 

on an island, the price of a family and 

their car could soon be prohibitively expensive. 

In the case of the smaller islands, 

especially those not on popular routes, the 

locals worry that shipping companies 

will find ways to reduce the number of calls 

they make, especially in the off-season, 

when the new high-cost vessels will be almost 

empty. 

Aside from a possible drop in visitors, 

though, the higher cost of transporting 

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goods will compound the islands’ problems. 

For example, farmers who depend 

on trucks to get their fresh produce to European 

markets might find themselves 

priced out of some markets, which will 

force them to cut initial prices to remain 

competitive. Less money will circulate at 

home. At the same time, goods imported 

to the islands will be more expensive. In 

other words, if fares keep rising, islanders’ 

incomes will shrink while their expenses 

will grow. This can only lead to a lower 

quality of life. People might choose to leave 

their island. Those who stay would be desperate 

to exploit their property: Instead of 

investing in high-quality projects that 

would increase revenues while protecting 

the environment, they might continue the 

destructive policy whereby every available 

piece of land is built upon, spoiling the islands’ 

charm, degrading their environment 

and undermining their future. 

A lot is at stake. The government and the 

shipping companies must work together 

to ensure that ferries serve the islanders 

and tourists efficiently and in the greatest 

safety. Only if the companies inspire confidence 

and remain affordable will they 

keep generating the traffic that they need 

in order to stay in business. It is a matter 

of survival – for them and for the islands. 

Editor Nikos Konstandaras • Deputy Editor Nick Malkoutzis 

Art Director Valentina Villegas-Nikas 

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Party 

Press ejekt 

Get your tickets for the upcoming James 

gig. One of the most popular rock bands 

among Greeks is back in town, 

headlining this year’s Ejekt festival 

at the Hellenikon Olympic Fencing 

Complex, on June 28. Page 30 

One-woman show 

The haunting PJ Harvey comes 

to the Badminton Theater for 

a solo show, in which she plays 

keyboards, percussion and the 

autoharp, on June 30. 

Page 31 

Leather up! 

Hard rock legends Def 

Leppard and Whitesnake stop 

by the Karaiskaki Stadium on 

their “Mammoth Co Headline 

Arena Tour” on July 1. 

Find the funk 

Funk queen Sharon Jones and the 

Dap-Kings of the best-selling “Back to 

Black” album play the Vrachon 

Theater in Vyronas on July 2. 

Groove & 

cocktails 

Britain’s Andy Cato 

and Tom Findlay of 

Groove Armada will 

whip up a dance frenzy 

at the Bacardi B-Live 

party in the Olympic 

Velodrome on July 3. 

There’s a monster DJ 

set to look forward to 

and, needless to say, 

cocktails. 

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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE 

20 + events in 7 days 

Easy listening 

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Intimate songs 

Following her hit debut 

“Breathe With Me,” 

emerging jazz-soul-blues 

artist Athena sweetens 

the air at the Papagou 

Garden Theater on July 2. 

Classical & jazz 

Turkish pianist / 

composer Fazil Say who 

has successfully 

combined classical music 

with jazz in his career, 

will first join forces with 

the Thessaloniki State 

Orchestra on June 30 at 

the Herod Atticus 

Theater before 

embarking on jazz 

improvisations of 

classical works along 

with percussionist 

Burhan Ocal at the 

Benaki Museum on 

July 1. Page 29 

Renee Fleming 

A selection of muchloved 

arias by Bizet, 

Massenet, Verdi, Rossini 

and Puccini by dazzling 

soprano Renee Fleming 

accompanied by the 

Athens State Orchestra 

at the Herod Atticus 

Theater on July 3. 

Page 30 

Yiannis Moralis retrospective at the Goulandris 

Museum of Contemporary Art on Andros, until 

September 28. Page 26 

Selective knowledge: Contemporary group 

exhibition that explores the subjective nature of 

knowledge, featuring works by local and foreign 

artists including Mark Dion, Christian Boltanski, 

George Hadjimichalis and Eirene Efstathiou. Until 

July 20. 

Theater 

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Sports 

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Williams redefined 

Avant-garde German theater company 

Schaubuhne am Lehniner Platz is back for three 

sold-out performances of Tennessee Williams’s 

“Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” June 30 to July 2, at the 

Pireos 260 venue. Page 28 

Social comment 

An incisive commentary on the functioning of 

1920s and 1930s European society in Odon von 

Horvath’s “Tales from the Vienna Woods,” 

staged by the Greek National Theater June 27 to 

30 at the Pireos 260 venue. Page 28 

Modern ‘Philoctetes’ 

Top Greek actors Lefteris Vogiatzis, Christos 

Loulis and Minas Hadzisavvas join forces for 

Heiner Muller’s take on Sophocles’ tragedy 

“Philoctetes” at the Little Theater of Epidaurus 

on June 27 and 28, through the eyes of German 

director Matthias Langhoff. Pages 24-25 

Skai Olympus Marathon 

The challenge for athletes 

who love nature is set for 

Sunday, June 27, at the 

foot of Greece’s highest 

mountain. Page 21 

The Greek Masters 

Beach Volleyball 

Championship moves to 

Tsilivi Beach on Zakynthos 

for the second 

tournament of the season. 

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Learn & play 

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In & around town 

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Hans Christian Andersen’s 

classic tale “The Ugly 

Duckling” will be presented 

in musical form at the 

Petras Festival on July 1. 

Page 16 

Fnac in Glyfada is 

organizing a special day 

teaching children how to eat 

well and what makes a 

balanced diet, on June 28. 

Page 16 

The Eugenides Foundation 

runs a series of two-day 

interactive programs for 

kids aged 9 to 13, from June 

30 to July 11. Page 16 

Take a day trip to Sounion where you can visit the ancient 

Temple of Poseidon at the edge of the promontory and 

enjoy the magical sunset. 

Yes, it’s a little silly, but it gets you off your feet in the 

heat. The Athens Happy Train takes you around the 

historic center, setting off from Monastiraki Square or the 

top of Ermou Street in Syntagma Square for just 6 euros (4 

euros for minors). 

Bus No 400 is ideal for visiting the city’s ancient and 

modern landmarks. It starts at the National Archaeological 

Museum and ends in Omonia Square, passing through 

areas such as Psyrri, Kerameikos and Monastiraki, making 

stops outside the Benaki Museum, the National Gallery, 

the Panathenaic Stadium and the Parliament building, 

among others. Page 46 

Visit Marathon, the starting point of the run that inspired 

the marathon race (42 km from Athens), and drink your 

coffee with a great view of the lake and dam. 

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Facts 

& figures 

Coast to coast 

Greece has a coastline of 

13,780 kilometers, 

including 6,000 islands 

and islets. 

By the sea 

Thirty-three percent of the 

Greek population lives in 

coastal cities or villages not 

more than 2 kilometers 

from the coast. 

Busy ports 

Eighty-six million 

passengers transited 

through Greek ports in 

2005 and goods handled in 

all Greek ports amounted 

to 151 million tons. 

According to Eurostat, 7.65 

million people, excluding 

cruise passengers, 

transited Greece’s main 

ports in 2007. 

Top destination 

Greece is ranked 15th 

worldwide as a tourist 

destination. Tourism 

contributes more than 18 

percent to the annual gross 

national product, 

generating approximately 

20 percent of employment. 

Tourism jobs 

Coastal tourism employs 

195,739 people. 

Livelihoods 

Shipping provides 30,920 

jobs (with another 200,000 

indirectly), according to 

figures from the European 

Commission’s Fisheries and 

Maritime Affairs 

Directorate-General. 

Big business 

There are at least 110 

passenger ferries, owned 

by some 25 companies, 

conducting trips to Greek 

islands, according to 

estimates by the Hellenic 

Coastal Shipowners’ Union 

(EEA). The EEA also 

estimates that some 

10,000 people are 

employed by its members. 

Ferry vs airplane 

The high-season price for a 

car ferried one-way 

between Piraeus and Hania 

is 95 euros, whereas 

between Patras and 

Ancona it is 106 euros. 

Passenger rates on the 

Piraeus-Hania route range 

between 33 and 99 euros 

(from deck seat to luxury 

cabin) and between 70 and 

335 euros on the Patras- 

Ancona route. An airline 

ticket between Athens and 

Hania is about 115 euros. 

BY STELIOS BOURAS 

A price freeze by some of the country’s 

largest ferry operators is expected to 

make traveling on Greek seas more attractive 

this summer, but ongoing problems 

in ticket distribution and ferry 

routes may still leave consumers shortchanged. 

Greece’s tourism industry is being tested 

as a global economic slowdown 

weighs on travelers’ purchasing power, 

already been hurt by rising inflation. 

The sector, which drew 17 million visitors 

to the country last year, is expected 

to see a 5 percent drop in arrivals in 

2008 with many travelers opting for 

cheaper holidays in neighboring destinations 

such as Turkey. 

In a bid to hold onto its customers, two 

of Greece’s largest ferry operators, Blue 

Star Ferries and Minoan Lines, have announced 

they will not up ticket prices this 

year and will themselves shoulder the 

cost of soaring fuel prices. 

Blue Star, which commands about a 

third of the Greek market, said the step 

demonstrated the sense of “responsibility” 

it felt toward its passengers, 

clarifying that it will hold off on price 

hikes this summer after upping fares in 

November last year. In its domestic 

market segment, Blue Star travels to the 

Dodecanese and Cyclades islands. 

Minoan Lines, which has a 33 percent 

stake in domestic ferry operator Hellenic 

Seaways, matched the offer and went 

one step further, cutting fares to Crete 

by between 20 and 50 percent for cabins, 

VIP seats and motorcycles. 

“It is a step forward for competition,” 

the president of the Hellenic Association 

of Travel and Tourist Agencies 

(HATTA), Yiannis Evangelou, told Athens 

Plus.Rising oil prices have put a financial 

strain on operators, for whom 70 percent 

of costs comprise fuel expenses. 

The growing pressure has prompted 

some operators to request government 

intervention to avoid terminating a 

number of less profitable routes that will 

leave some islands isolated. 

“The government needs to step in with 

a fuel subsidy to keep ferry lines to the 

islands open,” Giorgos Vernikos, vice 

president of the Association of Greek 

Tourist Enterprises (SETE), told Athens 

Plus. Others explained the price war in 

terms of a strategic move aimed at 

squeezing out the market’s smaller 


ISSUE OF THE WEEK 

Ferries face challenge 

of growing costs 

Decision by two leading operators to refrain from price hikes may boost 

passenger traffic as sector struggles under burden of rising fuel price 

Mixed bag 

Passengers may benefit from 

cheaper tickets this year but there 

are no signs of problems with 

distribution and routes going away 

TICKET CONFUSION 

The selective distribution of tickets 

to travel agencies and a low 

number of ferry operators with 

itineraries to some islands have 

long been a feature of the 

country’s sea transport system, 

much to the frustration of 

travelers. 

It is not uncommon to find one 

agency telling travelers that 

tickets for a certain destination 

are sold out while its competitor 

next door offers the public the 

exact same fare. 

Ferry operators may exploit this 

distribution method to serve their 

own market needs in an unfair 

system that can be costly and 

time-consuming for travelers, who 

are provided with inadequate 

information. 

“We need to set up a ticket 

distribution system, one similar to 

that used for flights, in order to 

protect the consumer,” said 

HATTA’s Evangelou. 

Other complaints relate to the low 

number of ferries traveling to less 

commercial islands such as 

Kythnos, Serifos and Tinos, leaving 

residents and visitors to scramble 

for tickets. 

“We can’t always have tickets 

available. The issue is how ferry 

operators meet the needs of the 

islands. Islands such as Paros and 

Myconos can’t complain,” added 

Evangelou. 

Delays on ferry trips are among 

the most common complaints as 

departure times can be put back 

by anything up to 15 hours. 

The Merchant Marine Ministry has 

at times stepped in and fined 

operators for failing to inform 

passengers about delays in good 

time, but such measures appear 

to have had only limited impact. 

players who do not have the capital backing 

to match the fare freeze. 

“We need to be aware that in times of 

crisis some operators can gain a comparative 

advantage,” added Vernikos. 

Difficult market conditions have forced 

some ferry operators to accept poor earnings 

for the year and instead seize the 

opportunity to move ahead with decisions 

on a strategic level. 

Blue Star, whose passengers in the 

Greek market in 2007 reached 3.2 million, 

expects volume to grow by 5 percent 

this year after expanding by almost 

2 percent last year. This is a relatively 

strong growth rate, bearing in mind the 

broader tourism sector is expected to 

shrink this year. 

Concern that larger companies will use 

financial muscle to increase their market 

share comes at a time when rumors 

of price fixing in the sector are rife. The 

government is said to have recently 

launched an investigation to ascertain 

whether companies were indeed adopting 

such illegal practices. 

The rising cost of fuel has had a negative 

impact on the sector’s underlying 

financials, with many companies having 

already failed to stay out of the red. 

There has been some consolidation, 

with changes such as Italy’s Grimaldi 

Group becoming the largest shareholder 

in Minoan Lines in January for 

about 100 million euros. Market sources, 

however, have played down the possibility 

of further changes, saying conditions 

are not ripe for merger activity. 

New ships, with focus 

BY NICK MALKOUTZIS 

The image of the proverbial rust bucket 

setting sail from Piraeus for an island 

is one that is gradually disappearing 

from the Greek coastal shipping 

scene but worries about the 

safety of some vessels have not necessarily 

taken the same route. 

Although many ferry companies are 

introducing new ships to their fleets, 

concerns about the safety of older vessels 

are still being voiced. Passengers 

often complain about the safety and 

hygiene standards on some aged ferries, 

which are notorious for having 

run-down facilities and being unreliable. 

The sinking of the Sea Diamond 

cruise ship off Santorini last April, 

which left two people dead, and the 

rescue of more than 300 people from 

a tour boat that ran aground off Poros 

have brought the issue of safety at sea 

back into the spotlight. 

The issue had been at the center of 

public debate following the sinking of 

the Express Samina ferry off Paros in 

September 2000, which cost the lives 

of 82 people. This prompted the government 

to introduce in 2001 tougher 

laws that prevented ferries from sailing 

once they had been in operation 

for 30 years. However, an amendment 

was introduced two years ago that allows 

well-maintained ships to stay in 

operation for longer. 

The Panhellenic Union of Merchant 

Marine Engineers (PEMEN) has been 

prominent in voicing concerns about 

standards on older ships and lodged 

an official complaint in February 

about the safety on some ferries. 

PEMEN official Isidoros Makras 

told Athens Plus that international regulations 

require all passengers to be 

evacuated from a ferry in distress with-

Law amended 

A law passed in 2001 banned 

ferries from being in operation 

for more than 30 years. This was 

amended in 2006 

in 30 minutes but he suggested that 

many Greek ferry companies only pay 

lip service to this regulation. He claimed 

that crews do not carry out proper 

evacuation drills. 

“Ferry companies must adapt to the 

international rules on evacuation, not 

just rely on old Greek laws,” said 

Makras. He also expressed concern 

about the adequacy of the buoyancy aids 

(lifesavers) on some vessels. 

Makras says that this only applies to 

some 15 ships sailing relatively short distances 

in the Saronic Gulf and from the 

ports of Rafina and Lavrion. 

These concerns were dismissed by the 

Passengers are likely to 

benefit from cheaper tickets 

this summer but there are still 

concerns about the ticketing 

system. [Eurokinissi] 

on passenger safety 

Masters and Mates Union (PEPEN), 

which told Athens Plus that Greek coastal 

shipping is perfectly safe. 

“The ships are safe, some might be of 

a certain age but that doesn’t mean 

they’re unsafe,” said PEPEN general secretary 

Achilleas Tarlamis. 

He said that crews are adequately 

trained and drilled. 

Tarlamis added that all ferries pass safety 

checks, are issued with the appropriate 

certificates and are captained by experienced 

Greek captains. 

Blue Star is one of the companies that 

has been renewing its fleet and also feels 

that PEMEN’s fears are largely unfounded. 

“We have the highest standards of 

safety and operate new ships that conform 

to international regulations,” Dionysis 

Thedoratos, commercial manager 

and spokesman for Blue Star, told Athens 

Plus. 

ATHENSPLUS • FRIDAY, JUNE 27 , 2008 

ISSUE OF THE WEEK 

Islands push for 

shipping connections 

Companies reluctant to serve ports on ‘unprofitable routes’ 

BY NIKI KITSANTONIS 

For years authorities and residents 

on several of the smaller 

Aegean islands have protested 

about infrequent coastal shipping 

connections to the country’s major 

ports, a shortfall that affects local 

businesses and deliveries and leaves 

locals with a sense of abandonment. 

Last summer several islands 

staged protracted protests, some 

blockading their ports, eliciting 

pledges from the government that 

things would be better this year. But 

are they? 

Officials struggling to boost ferry 

connections to dozens of neglected 

islands told Athens Plus that 

the situation is going from bad to 

worse. 

“Ferry connections to these islands 

are down by 10 percent this 

year following several years of 

steady cutbacks,” said Eleftherios 

Kechagioglou, the president of the 

Hellenic Small Islands Network, a 

non-governmental body affiliated 

with similar European associations 

that aims to avert the isolation of 

small islands. 

Kechagioglou’s association represents 

about 100 of the Greek islands, 

all with fewer than 5,000 residents 

each. The biggest burden is 

borne by the islands on the so-called 

“agoni grammi” (or “unprofitable 

routes” which shipping firms are reluctant 

to service due to their small 

populations and low tourism activity). 

But similar problems are 

faced by small islands near the 

border with Turkey, such as the 

Leipsoi island group whose residents 

last year boycotted general 

elections to draw attention to their 

problem. 

“There is not enough media coverage 

of this problem – a small flood 

in Vouliagmeni is presented as far 

more important than the fate of an 

isolated island,” Kechagioglou said, 

referring to an Athenian seaside 

suburb. 

Most of these neglected islands 

are only served by ferry a few days 

each week, despite persistent calls 

for a daily connection. The chief 

problem, local authorities say, is that 

the subsidies handed out by the central 

government to shipping firms 

to serve these routes – some 75 million 

euros this year – are inadequate. 

As a result subsidized services can 

only be provided a few times a week. 

But this is not good enough, islanders 

say. 

“The problem is that central authorities 

do not understand our situation,” 

the mayor of Kythera, 

Theodoros Koukoulis, told Athens 

Plus. Koukoulis said a daily link to 

Piraeus was less crucial than a dai- 

Some islanders feel that there are not enough ferries connecting them 

with the rest of the country. [ANA] 

ly ferry connection to the Peloponnesian 

port of Neapoli. “We need a 

local ship that will be subsidized seven 

days a week for supplies to be delivered 

regularly and for people to 

feel secure – to know that there is 

a lifeline to the mainland,” he said. 

The island has a vessel to conduct 

these trips but it is only subsidized 

three days a week in summer. “In 

winter things are far worse – we 

have two connections a week, if 

that,” he said. 

Airplane connections in general 

are more regular, with many islands 

Feeling neglected 

Subsidized ferry services can 

only be provided a few times 

a week but islanders say this 

is not good enough 

enjoying a daily service in summer 

and up to five flights a week in winter. 

The airplane connections are 

well subsidized, with tickets from 

Athens selling for about the same 

price as those for a journey by 

high-speed ferry to the same destination. 

Another problem faced by many 

island authorities, as highlighted by 

Koukoulis, is the delay in the announcement 

of ferry timetables – 

the schedules for this summer 

were made public last week – which 

has dealt a strong blow to local 

tourism. “We saw a 95 percent 

drop in tourism revenues over the 

Whitsun (or Pentecost) weekend 

earlier this month,” Koukoulis said, 

noting that the island’s foreign 

tourists generally book early for 

their summer trips. “But how can 

they book ahead when the 

timetable comes out in mid-June?” 

he remarked. 

Many local authority officials, 

including Koukoulis, believe that 

the government is being subjected 

to pressure by large shipping firms 

which prefer to operate fewer 

routes to the smaller, lower-profile 

islands, particularly in the summer 

when the bulk of tourists head for 

a handful of islands in the Aegean 

and Ionian. 

There is also the issue of the availability 

of vessels to serve these 

routes. In some cases, including 

those of Tilos and Symi, island authorities 

have given up waiting 

for support from the central government 

and have purchased their 

own ships. 

But the problem is not confined 

to remote islands. “For the first time, 

we are seeing problems in the Saronic 

Gulf,” Kechachioglou says, 

noting that islands close to Piraeus, 

such as Hydra and Spetses, 

have not had regular ferries to 

service them over the past two 

years. There are high-speed vessels 

but these cannot operate when 

winds exceed 4 Beaufort and so the 

islands are frequently isolated. 

“This is unacceptable,” Kechachioglou 

said. 

The problems faced by Greece’s 

neglected islands are to be discussed 

during a two-day conference 

on “Territorial Cohesion and Insularity,” 

jointly organized by the 

Greek government and European 

Commission regional officials, 

which starts on the island of Kos on 

Saturday. 

5

SAN FERNANDO, Philippines - Difficulties 

in removing bodies from 

the ferry that capsized last weekend 

have forced divers to photograph 

the victims inside the vessel, 

so anguished relatives can 

identify them, Philippine officials 

said Thursday. 

Weighted belts have been sent 

to the site to help lower bodies that 

have floated to the top of the submerged 

compartments on the 

seven-story ferry, Coast Guard 

Commodore Luis Tuason said. 

Divers are having trouble pulling 

the bloated bodies through narrow, 

debris-filled corridors to exit 

the ferry. 

It remains unclear how many of 

the 850-plus passengers and crew 

were trapped when the 23,824-ton 

Princess of the Stars suddenly listed 

and went belly-up in a half-hour 

or less during a powerful typhoon 

Saturday, leaving just the tip of the 

bow jutting from the water. 

Only 56 survivors have been 

found, while 124 bodies have 

LONDON - Nelson Mandela and George 

W. Bush led heightened international 

pressure on Robert 

Mugabe ahead of the one-man 

presidential run-off election in 

Zimbabwe on Friday. 

Mandela, the world’s favorite elder 

statesman, broke his silence on 

the Zimbabwe crisis, adding his 

moral weight to growing international 

outrage at the violence in 

Zimbabwe. The 89-year-old former 

South African president, who 

rarely speaks on such matters in his 

retirement, weighed in late Wednesday, 

during a trip to London, to 

attack his fellow African liberation 

icon. 

“We had seen the outbreak of violence 

against fellow Africans in our 

own country and the tragic failure 

of leadership in our neighboring 

Zimbabwe,” the Nobel Peace Prize 

winner said at a fundraising dinner. 

He told an audience that included 

former US President Bill 

Clinton and British Prime Minister 

Gordon Brown: “We look back at 

much human progress, but we 

sadly note so much failing as well. 

6 

been recovered after washing 

ashore or spotted floating in the 

sea, some in life jackets, Coast 

Guard Commander Danilo Avila 

said. 

The aftermath of Typhoon 

Fengshen kept rescue workers 

away until calm conditions Tuesday 

allowed divers to slither inside 

the ferry for the first time. 

More than 100 divers, including 

eight US military frogmen, were 

It is now in the hands of your generations 

to help rid the world of 

such suffering.” 

US President Bush said Friday’s 

elections “appear to be a sham,” referring 

to Mugabe’s insistence to 

press on with the vote, despite opponent 

Morgan Tsvangirai’s withdrawal 

due to attacks on his voters. 

“You can’t have free elections if 

a candidate is not allowed to campaign 

freely and his supporters 

aren’t allowed to campaign without 

fear of intimidation,” Bush 

said. He hoped that the African 

Union, which is set to hold a summit 

in Egypt from June 30 to July 

1, would “continue to highlight the 

illegitimacy of the elections, continue 

to remind the world that this 

election is not free and it’s not fair.” 

Tsvangirai topped the March 29 

presidential poll, but did not secure 

the required majority to claim 

outright victory. His pullout from 

the runoff with Mugabe has offered 

a victory by default for the 

84-year-old, who has held power 

since independence from Britain 

in 1980. [AFP] 


INTERNATIONAL 

Divers remove bodies from sunken ferry 

Only 56 of some 850 survive after Philippine vessel capsizes during powerful typhoon Gaza Strip still under tight 

security as talks continue 

Identification 

Divers are taking photos of 

the bodies from several 

angles inside small air pockets 

so relatives can help in the 

identification process 

Coast guard personnel lay an oil spill boom around capsized ferry MV Princess of the Stars with its 

overturned bow protruding from the waters off Sibuyan island, central Philippines on Wednesday. [AFP] 

at the site, some working through 

the night Wednesday, in the hope 

that some passengers could have 

found an air pocket and survived. 

Tuason said divers were taking 

photos of the bodies from several 

angles inside small air pockets 

so relatives could help in the 

identification process. 

The ferry disaster could raise 

Typhoon Fengshen’s death toll to 

more than 1,300, with 329 people 

confirmed dead from flooding 

and landslides and more than 

200 missing. 

Relatives have questioned why 

the ship was allowed to depart 

from Manila late Friday for a 20hour 

trip to Cebu when a typhoon 

was approaching. President 

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has ordered 

a thorough probe and said 

she hoped to find ways to avoid 

similar accidents in the future. [AP] 

World leaders turn the screw on Mugabe 

Mandela and Bush mount pressure on Zimbabwe strongman as violence lingers 

Hundreds of Zimbabwe political victims seek refuge at the South 

African Embassy, Harare, Zimbabwe on Thursday. [EPA] 

IN BRIEF 

Israeli soldiers rest on the Israel-Gaza 

border on Wednesday. [AP] 

JERUSALEM - Israel maintained a tight seal 

around the Gaza Strip on Thursday, keeping 

the impoverished territory’s borders closed 

two days after Palestinian militants fired 

rockets in breach of a truce. “The Gaza 

crossings are still closed,” said military 

spokesman Peter Lerner, but he added that the 

Eretz terminal remained open for 

humanitarian purposes. The Egyptianmediated 

truce between Israel and the Islamist 

Hamas movement, which rules Gaza, entailed a 

gradual easing of an embargo Israel imposes 

on the Palestinian enclave, but this stopped 

after the latest attacks. [AFP] 

● ●●● 

EC’s Barroso blames member 

states for complex treaty 

VIENNA - European Commission chief Jose 

Manuel Barroso, in an interview with an 

Austrian daily published Thursday, said EU 

member states are responsible for the fact the 

Lisbon Treaty is not easy to read. “It is not an 

easy document to read, that’s true,” Barroso 

told Der Standard newspaper on the subject of 

the treaty. “But why is it so complex? Because 

one state wants an exception here, another to 

opt out there,” he said. [AFP] 

● ●●● 

FYROM journalist suspected 

of serial killing found dead 

TETOVO - A journalist in the Former Yugoslav 

Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) who was 

branded a “monster” over suspicions that he 

kidnapped, raped and killed elderly women 

before writing reports about the murders died 

in prison on Monday, ending a gruesome saga 

police describe as a “horror movie.” Vlado 

Taneski, 56, a longtime newspaper 

correspondent, committed suicide in a prison 

in the western town of Tetovo less than three 

days after being detained, police spokesman 

Ivo Kotevski said. Taneski was detained Friday 

on suspicion of kidnapping, sexually abusing 

and strangling his three victims, all of them 

elderly women from his southwestern 

hometown of Kicevo. [AFP] 

● ●●● 

Probes launched into alleged 

Chinese ammunition cover-up 

WASHINGTON - United States and Albanian 

authorities announced probes on Tuesday into 

allegations that the US ambassador to Albania 

concealed the Chinese origins of ammunition 

sent to supply Afghan security forces. The US 

State Department said its inspector general 

would conduct a “thorough, fair and 

transparent” internal investigation of the 

matter. [AFP]

Firefighters across Attica and much of 

southern Greece have been put on a 

high state of alert after several wildfires 

broke out around Athens over the 

last few days, including one that destroyed 

a sizable chunk of one of the 

city’s last forested areas. 

On Friday, June 20, a fire burnt 

homes and trees in the seaside resort 

of Kalamos, just north of Athens, 

while a blaze on Mount Hymettus, on 

the capital’s northeastern outskirts, destroyed 

some 150 hectares of pine forest 

on Wednesday, June 25. 

The blazes brought back memories 

of last summer’s devastating wildfires 

that killed more than 80 people, burnt 

dozens of homes and ravaged large 

parts of the Peloponnese and Evia, as 

well as other parts of Greece. 

The Civil Protection Authority issued 

The government has instructed banks 

to drop the fine print in lending contracts, 

which has already been ruled 

by courts as illegal, in a move aimed 

at protecting consumers. 

Lenders will be forbidden from 

charging customers rates that have 

been ruled by the courts as an abuse 

of market power. 

“With this decision, we are applying 

final judicial decisions that have 

been issued since 1998, but which certain 

financial institutions have avoided 

applying,” said Development Minister 

Christos Folias. Along with Yiannis 

Economou, the general secretary 

for consumer affairs, the ministry 

has prepared a list of 15 terms that 

banks will be forced to apply. 

the latest in a series of warnings on 

Thursday, June 26, advising that there 

was high risk of fire in Attica, following 

a number of hot days and a long 

period without rain. 

The fire service, however, had already 

been tested the previous day 

when a wildfire broke out near Glyka 

Nera, on the northeastern outskirts of 

Athens and worked its way through 

one of the greenest parts of Mount 

Hymettus before being brought under 

control. 

In the first fire of the season to directly 

affect Athens, flames were seen 

progressing up the eastern side of 

Hymettus and, once over the top of the 

mountain, heading for homes on the 

fringes of some of the northeastern 

suburbs, including Aghia Paraskevi 

and Holargos. Several areas in Athens 

Lenders will no longer be able to 

charge their customers a penalty for 

paying off their home loan after one 

year, if the amount has been borrowed 

with a variable interest rate. 

Other court decisions to be applied 

include forbidding banks from charging 

customers a fee for examining their 

initial loan application – a cost widely 

charged by many lenders in recent 

years. 

“With simple procedures, consumers 

will be able to have money 

that was illegally paid to the banks 

returned,” Dimitris Spyrakos, the legal 

adviser to consumer protection 

group Coalition of Consumers – 

Quality of Life (EKPIZO), told Skai 

Television. 


NEWS 

Athens seared again as fires pick up 

Authorities on high alert after another large patch of dwindling city greenery, on Mount Hymettus, goes up in smoke 

Smoke is seen rising from Mount Hymettus during a forest fire on Wednesday, June 26. The fire destroyed about 150 hectares of one of Athens’s last pine forests. [AP] 

Banks’ fine print faces chop 

Customers could claim back illegal charges 

were covered by the cloud of smoke 

created by this fire. 

No homes were damaged, but the 

fire burnt through forest that had been 

untouched for more than 60 years. 

The fire broke out at about 1 p.m. 

The cause was not immediately clear, 

but Glyka Nera Mayor Giorgos Siokos 

said that he was convinced that the fire 

was the work of arsonists. 

Mount Hymettus has more than 

8,000 hectares of forest, which have 

faced the risk of fire on many occasions 

over recent years. Last summer, areas 

such as Vyronas and Holargos were 

threatened by blazes on different 

parts of the mountain. 

The blaze also caused power to be lost 

in various parts of Athens when it burnt 

through overhead wires. The center of 

Athens, the southern suburbs of Hel- 

Some 100,000 senior high 

school students found out the 

results of their university 

entrance exams this week. 

Results were mixed compared 

to 2007. 

lenikon and Glyfada and Piraeus were 

left without power for about an hour. 

The sudden outage led to more than 250 

people getting trapped in elevators. 

On June 20, a smaller fire burnt two 

homes in Kalamos. The blaze broke out 

shortly before 3 p.m. on a forested hillside 

in an area where many Athenians 

have holiday homes. Some 100 firefighters 

were dispatched to the area 

to battle the blaze with the help of six 

water-bombing planes, three helicopters 

and 26 fire engines. It was not 

clear what had caused the fires, but, 

fortunately, there were no reports of 

injuries. 

The Kalamos fire was the first major 

blaze to take place near Athens this 

year, but the fire season has only just 

begun, and authorities are bracing for 

a busy period. 

Lycabettus Theater fiasco 

City Hall cancels closure of open-air venue 

The sudden closure of Athens’s Lycabettus 

Theater on June 19, followed by 

its hasty reopening, frustrated music 

lovers, agents and the artists who were 

due to play the venue. 

City Hall called for the capital’s 

largest open-air theater to close on that 

Thursday afternoon, just a few hours 

before popular British singer James 

Blunt was due to take the stage. 

Municipal authorities cited “safety 

concerns” for the last-minute decision. 

Organizers of the Greek Festival, who 

had arranged for Blunt and many 

other top-ranking local and foreign acts 

to play the popular venue, denounced 

the move as “inexplicable.” 

But on the following Monday, just 

four days later, City Hall pointed the 

FORESTS AT RISK 

Putting out 

the flames 

It took more than 200 

firefighters, nine waterdropping 

airplanes, three 

helicopters and some 50 fire 

engines to put out the fire on 

Mount Hymettus. 

Disappearing 

woodland 

Mount Hymettus has some 

8,000 hectares of forest. About 

150 hectares were destroyed in 

Thursday’s fire. 

Arson suspect 

arrested 

Senior fire officials told 

Kathimerini that Thursday’s 

blaze began in the same area 

that another five, much smaller 

ones had begun in the past. 

They added that a 27-year-old 

man was arrested last month 

on suspicion of trying to light a 

fire in the same spot on three 

occasions. 

Last summer’s 

devastation 

More than 250,000 hectares of 

forest and farmland were 

destroyed by last summer’s 

wildfires. The blazes also cost 

the lives of more than 80 

people and destroyed dozens of 

homes, mainly in the 

Peloponnese and on the island 

of Evia. 

finger at the festival organizers, accusing 

them of withholding a report 

from the Tourism Development 

Agency (ETA), which owns the Lycabettus 

Theater, that allegedly confirms 

the venue is entirely stable and safe. 

In its original demand for the theater’s 

closure, City Hall had cited calls 

by ETA for tests to be conducted on the 

venue’s bleachers. But municipal authorities 

have since claimed to have 

been misled into closing the venue under 

“false assumptions.” 

As authorities argued about who 

was to blame, Greek and foreign acts 

were forced to find alternative venues. 

The theater is now officially open 

again, though it is unclear who will 

next grace its stage, and when. 

7

BY YVETTE VARVARESSOU 

Blue Flags were awarded this year 

to 430 beaches and eight marinas 

around the country, ranking 

Greece second among 40 countries 

participating in the program. 

However, according to a recent 

survey by the non-governmental 

Panhellenic Center for Ecological 

Research (PAKOE), of the eight 

beaches in Attica awarded Blue 

Flags this year, two were judged 

unsuitable for swimmers. 

After an inspection of 231 beaches 

PAKOE found 53 of them unsuitable 

for swimming, whether 

because of unclean water, safety 

or administrative issues. 

Among the 53 was the Asteras 

Vouliagmeni, where the entrance 

fee is 25 euros per person at weekends. 

Professor Panayiotis Christodoulakis, 

a chemist, geologist 

and head of PAKOE, said that there 

was no treatment plant for wastewater 

in eastern Attica. 

The Blue Flag program, which 


Mongolian nomads getting power 

from photovoltaic cells is just 

one of the ways renewable energy 

sources (RES) are being used in 

countries on the route between 

Greece and China. 

To draw attention to them, a 

group of architects and other 

technicians in eco-friendly vehicles 

are taking the Silk Road through 

Central Asia, once the main trade 

route between East and West, this 

time following the natural gas 

pipelines along part of the 11,121kilometer 

distance between 

Athens and Beijing to coincide 

evaluates 29 parameters on each 

beach in the program, is owned 

and run by the independent, nonprofit 

Foundation for Environmental 

Education (FEE) and is administered 

for the European 

Union in Greece by the Hellenic 

Society for the Protection of Nature 

(HSPN). 

Samples of water, among oth- 

with the 2008 Summer Olympics. 

Nine people will be making the 

journey next month in three hybrid 

cars, stopping off wherever 

there are installations to exploit 

renewable energy sources and examples 

of bioclimatic buildings 

that have been listed by UNESCO. 

“The group comprises architects, 

geologists, engineers and 

drivers who are leaving in late July 

for a one-month trip east through 

Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, 

Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan 

in order to draw attention 

to the possibilities for environmentally 

friendly technologies,” 

Yiannis Tzortzis told Athens Plus. 

Tzortzis, a legal adviser to the 

Regulatory Authority for Energy 

(RAE), has taken photographs of 

the route which will form part of 

a mobile exhibition to be shown 

in major towns along the way. 

The material will be collected 

and included in a documentary that 

will be screened at the beginning 


ENVIRONMENT 

Contradictory surveys as to 

which beaches are really clean 

The European Blue Flag program stands by its findings for beaches 

Reliable data 

The Blue Flag program’s 

samplings are specific and 

carried out on a regular basis 

Long road 

Nine people will be making 

the 11,121-kilometer journey 

through Central Asia in three 

hybrid cars 

Apart from water quality, safety and facilities are also evaluated. 

er things, are taken about twice 

a month between May and October 

by independent, accredited 

laboratories that forward their results 

to the Environment and 

Public Works Ministry and the 

Central Water Service, according 

to a representative of HSPN. Anyone 

interested in viewing the figures 

for the Blue Flag program can 

do so by clicking on the website 

http://iason.minenv.gr. 

The site gives the latest bacteria 

samples (May 2008) for Asteras 

Vouliagmeni, for example, as being 

below a third of the permissible 

limit for total coliforms, with 

zero findings for trash, mineral 

oils, tars, floating materials, active 

Green project from Athens to Beijing 

Old Silk Road route revisited by hybrid vehicles and eco-scientists 

8 

BLUE FLAG CRITERIA 

A Blue Flag is awarded to a 

beach based on compliance 

with 29 criteria covering 

environmental education and 

information, water quality, 

environmental management, 

safety and services. Some are 

compulsory, some are 

guidelines, and others are nonapplicable 

for certain regions. 

All compulsory requirements 

must be fulfilled, along with a 

maximum number of guideline 

criteria. Blue Flags are only 

awarded for one season at a 

time. If any of the compulsory 

criteria are not met during the 

season or conditions change 

the Blue Flag is withdrawn. 

For further info, log on to 

www.blueflag.org. 

and end of the route in the two 

Olympic cities – at the Greek House 

in Beijing as part of Greece’s Cultural 

Year in Beijing and in Athens. 

“It is a completely voluntary 

project,” said Tzortzis, “by a group 

of 69 scientists, academics and representatives 

of the arts, in order 

surface substances, phenols in 

the water and on the shore. 

Christodoulakis said he doesn’t 

see how this is possible. 

“Vouliagmeni is an enclosed 

bay and drainpipes empty into it,” 

he told Athens Plus. 

“If you look at the Blue Flag lists 

for Attica you will see that the 

same beaches as last year were 

awarded the flags, but the sea is 

not static, it is dynamic. Things 

change,” he said. 

Results of the Panhellenic 

Cenetr For Ecological 

Research’s survey can be seen on the 

organization’s website: http:// 

www.pakoe.gr/profile_gr/index2.htm. 

Map of the new Silk Road route that the green project group will be 

taking to Beijing. 

A lonely stretch of the road in Mongolia. Here the group will be heeding 

the advice given to all travelers – take nothing away but memories, 

leave nothing behind but footprints, or in this case, tire tracks. 

to raise people’s awareness about 

environmental issues through 

creativity.” The project has the 

support of the Culture Ministry 

and Athens Municipality, the Center 

for Renewable Energy Resources 

and other organizations 

involved in RES. 

[ANA] 

DOING THEIR BIT 

Organic pioneers 

A family businessdating from 1923 was the starting 

point for Vassilis Argyrakis, who, along with 

his brother Theodoris and cousin Dimitris, are 

the third generation at the Food Processing 

and Standardization Industry. The company 

moved into the organic food sector in 1999 with 

lentils, medium-sized beans and chick peas under 

the Trofino label. Ten years later the firm 

has 70 organic products, accounting for over 

50 percent of their total line. 

“Market trends are moving strongly in that 

direction; the percentage is already a twodigit 

figure,” said Argyrakis. 

Many producers go organic for two or three 

years as a way of receiving subsidies, then 

return to conventional farming, but there is 

a hard core of organic farmers whose produce 

is still not enough to meet the domestic 

demand. 

“The average Greek farmer is not convinced 

that organic is the way forward. First 

of all, there is a huge amount of bureaucracy 

involved and, secondly it is much more 

work,” he explained. 

Argyrakis’s firm is strong on recycling. 

They use rice chaff as a biofuel, while other 

byproducts are sold for animal fodder. Even 

the ash from the combustion of biofuel is used 

in fireproof bricks. “There are ways to combine 

the business culture with environmental 

policy. I don’t get much revenue out 

of it, but nor does it cost me anything, and 

I am making a contribution.” 

VASSILIKI KERASTA 

Baby-safe clothes 

After studies in fashion design in Florence, 

Maria Kavvadia moved to Paros and opened 

up a store three years later in Paroikia, the 

island’s port. Prompted by the birth of a niece, 

she wanted to make clothes that would not 

irritate a baby’s skin. 

Organically grown cotton was her first 

choice – it has not been bleached or dyed with 

toxic substances nor is it sprayed with pesticides. 

“Foreigners buy these clothes without a 

second thought, Greeks find them a little expensive. 

That is because the fabrics are imported 

– none are made here in Greece – and 

my own designs are handmade. For example, 

a conventional baby’s garment sold for 

25 euros could cost 40 euros if made with organically 

produced fabric. But if a child is protected 

from infancy from toxins, its body can 

develop stronger defenses and avoid allergies 

later on.” 

ALEXANDRA MANDRAKOU

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Gov’t to revise key figures 

as global woes spread 

Budget targets in doubt as revenues lag, deficit likely to exceed EU-set ceiling 

The continuing global economic woes are 

forcing the government to reappraise 

their likely impact on the country’s 

growth and inflation, barely three months 

after the last revision. 

The changes in the key indicators 

have implications on the targets of the 

budget, which are already being adversely 

affected by difficulties in revenue 

collection and have to be monitored so 

that the fiscal deficit remains below the 

European Union-prescribed ceiling of 3 

percent of gross domestic product (GDP). 

According to senior officials, in the next 

few days Economy and Finance Minister 

Giorgos Alogoskoufis will ask the relevant 

departments to review projections in light 

of the latest data, so that he can proceed 

to the necessary adjustments in economic 

policy. 

In the first five months of this year, revenues 

were up just 5.3 percent against an 

annual target of 12.1 percent, while expenses 

outpaced the target of 8.3 percent. 

Last April, the ministry lowered its projections 

for the growth rate from 4 percent 

to 3.6 percent and upped the inflation 

outlook from 2.9 percent to 3.5 percent. 

Since then, oil and food prices have continued 

to rise steeply, causing inflation 

jitters around the world and prompting 

central bankers to warn of likely interest 

rate rises and a further slowdown in 

growth rates. 

Inflation worries 

For inflation to ease below 4 

percent, the price of oil will have 

to drop below $85 a barrel 

The May inflation figure exceeded all 

expectations, climbing to 4.9 percent. 

For inflation to ease below 4 percent, 

analysts say the price of oil will have to 

drop below $85 a barrel, which is not foreseeable 

at the moment, while food prices 

are projected to continue rising for the 

next two years. 

As regards growth, everything indicates 

that the slowdown will be even 

sharper, as consumption and especially 

building activity, the two main pillars of 

Greek economic activity, have entered a 

decline phase. Such a deterioration would 

Economy Minister Giorgos Alogoskoufis has a difficult economic equation to solve. 

NATIONAL PENSION, 

HELP FOR THE POOR 

The government’s planned 

measures for providing relief to 

the low-paid in 2009 are the 

introduction of a national pension, 

subsidization of heating fuel and 

financial support to the poor. They 

will be officially announced by the 

prime minister in his keynote 

economic policy speech at the 

Thessaloniki International Fair in 

September. Ministers intend for 

the national pension to be 

launched in early 2009, although a 

study on its total cost and the 

number of those entitled to it has 

yet to be prepared. 

It has been decided that the 

heating fuel subsidy will be paid if 

oil prices stay at their present high 

levels, but they are consideiring 

including it in the measures 

against poverty. Those entitled will 

be low-income pensioners and 

single-parent families, as well as 

the unemployed. 

This year’s budget already 

includes 500 million euros for aid 

to the poor which will start being 

disbursed in September. 

further jeopardize the government’s 

revenue-earning potential. 

To make matters even more complicated, 

the European Union’s statistics 

service (Eurostat) is said to be revising 

Greece’s budget deficit for 2007 upward, 

to above the 3 percent limit. According 

to sources, Eurostat officials who visited 

Athens 20 days ago in order to clarify certain 

fiscal figures have concluded that the 

final figure for the budget deficit was 

about 700 million euros higher, or 0.3 percent 

of GDP, than the official Greek figure 

of 2.8 percent, which pushes it above 

the EU-prescribed limit of 3 percent. 

Last week investment bank Morgan 

Stanley projected Greece’s growth rate 

to drop sharply to 2 percent in 2009, inflation 

to climb to 4.7 percent and the fiscal 

deficit to swell to 3.2 percent of GDP 

this year. 

While having to be watchful on the 

budget deficit, Alogoskoufis also has to 

come up with the resources to honor the 

government’s pledges of providing relief 

to low-paid pensioners and the poor. 

The main difficulty lies in that 80 percent 

of public spending is completely inelastic 

and cannot be trimmed. Forty-one 

percent goes to wages and pensions, 20 

percent toward insurance and health cover 

and 19 percent for interest payments, 

which, as interest rates are likely to rise, 

may well increase further over the next 

few months. 

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Greek hoteliers are sounding 

the warning bell that the country’s 

tourism industry, its second-largest 

income earner after 

shipping, is entering a period 

of crisis and is at risk of suffering 

permanent deterioration. 

A series of negative internal 

and extraneous factors, such as 

the perennial inefficiency and 

indifference of the public sector, 

declining consumer confidence 

and the unfavorable 

euro/dollar parity are fostering 

serious concern in the industry, 

Hellenic Chamber of Hotels 

President Gerasimos Fokas 

told a recent press briefing. 

The latest figure on foreign 

arrivals by air would not seem 

to back his concern. Last 

month, the increase was the 

highest in the last three years, 

at 3.2 percent, making for a 1.7 

percent rise in the January- 

May period as a whole. But 

Fokas said he would be happy 

if the end-2008 figure matched 

last year’s, noting that two of 

the country’s main destinations, 

Crete and Rhodes, have 

seen declines of 0.1 percent and 

3.8 percent respectively. Arrivals 

at two Peloponnesian airports, 

Kalamata and Araxos, 

dived 40 percent, largely the result 

of last summer’s devastating 

wildfires in the area. 

Fokas said that, in any case, 

the end-year result would also 

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The owners of Greek hotels, like this eco-friendly resort in 

Hanioti, Halkidiki, are calling for lighter property taxes. 

Hoteliers see crisis 

without state aid 

Figures are not seen as encouraging 

have to take into account qualitative 

factors such as the number 

of overnight stays, capacity 

utilization, average per 

capita spending and total revenue. 

Fokas complained that the 

government continued inexplicably 

to create development 

incentives for new hotels 

throughout the country, even 

in areas with excess capacity. 

A total capacity of 25,000 new, 

five-star, hotel beds had been 

approved for subsidization, 

he said, of which 8,000 were on 

Rhodes alone, and approval 

was pending for 22,000 more 

in the rest of the country, he 

noted. 

Fokas called instead for available 

resources to be channeled 

into upgrading infrastructure 

and existing capacity in the industry. 

He also said hotels 

now faced a tenfold increase in 

the single property levy, which 

was imposed without warning 

at the beginning of the season, 

on top of the 2 percent municipal 

rate which represents 

at least 20 percent of their net 

profits. 

“The chamber will seek legal 

recourse for the abolition of 

this unfair and abusive levy. 

The government applied this 

measure in haste to collect 

revenue, ignoring its impact on 

the industry at such a difficult 

period,” Fokas said.


ECONOMY & FINANCE 

Power officials fear cuts will be 

unavoidable as temperatures rise 

Demand at peak hours outpaces capacity by about 2,500 MW, imports necessary 

BY CHRYSSA LIAGGOU 

Greece’s main electricity utility, the 

Public Power Corporation (PPC), 

and the grid operator (DESMHE) 

are concerned that the distribution 

system will face shortages of up 

to 1,200 megawatts in capacity at 

peak hours this summer and that 

planned power cuts will be necessary. 

Energy savings 

Officials say a great deal 

will depend on the energy 

savings consumers will 

make 

The main factor considered to 

be causing the shortages is the extensive 

use of air conditioners, 

which is estimated to raise the 

peak consumption level by 2,500 

MW. Even if the potential for 

power imports from Italy, as well 

as from Greece’s northern neighbors 

is fully tapped, the deficit cannot 

be covered at peak hours. 

As the number of air conditioners 

in use goes up every year, 

demand is estimated to increase 

There is no mistaking the fact that 

private residential building activity 

has taken a dive in Greece 

in recent months. According to the 

most recent data compiled by 

the National Statistics Service, 

the number of building licenses issued 

in March in Greece was 

down by 46.6 percent and the total 

surface area approved for construction 

was 50.1 percent lower 

than a year earlier. 

The drop was even sharper in 

Attica, where the number of licenses 

fell by 48.2 percent and the 

total surface area by 53.9 percent 

compared to March 2007. 

In fact, this was the sharpest 

drop of the last 10 years, and the 

clearest indication of the growing 

reluctance by developers and 

households to invest in new 

houses. 

This is not surprising, considering 

the especially unfavorable 

conditions that currently prevail. 

A recent survey by real estate 

agency REMAX shows that in the 

144 districts of the country where 

the firm operates, only 23 percent 

by about 400 MW in relation to 

2007. As a result, PPC and 

DESMHE fear that total demand 

will exceed 10,500 MW, even at 

times when temperatures do not 

exceed 40 degrees Celsius. 

A first indication of what is likely 

to follow came last week, when 

demand topped 9,500 MW when 

temperature hit a high of 38 degrees 

on Thursday. 

DESMHE officials say they have 

already secured imports of about 

600 MW from the north, and that 

there is contact on a daily basis 

with the respective authorities in 

Albania and the Former Yugoslav 

Republic of Macedonia for the addition 

of 200 MW, but availability 

will largely depend on domestic 

demand in these two countries. 

A further capacity of 400-500 MW 

will be added from the link with 

the Italian grid. 

Greek independent producers 

are also expected to contribute 

about 250 MW to available capacity, 

by implementing special 

power-saving schemes in return 

for rebates. Aluminium of Greece’s 

own power-producing plant, now 

in experimental operation, is seen 

of all sales in the first four months 

of the year were of newly built 

apartments. By contrast, 43 percent 

of all transactions involved 

houses older than 26 years. In 

Athens and Thessaloniki, the respective 

rates were higher, at 48 

percent and 50 percent. 

“Houses between five and 10 

years old cost nearly as much new 

ones, so those wishing to find 

cheaper solutions should look at 

those that are older than 20 years,” 

says REMAX managing director 

Stelios Samoladas. 

The survey also showed that 

prospective buyers are also increasingly 

looking for smaller 

apartments than previously. 

being launched into normal production 

next month. 

The difficulties expected during 

the summer period are “at the top 

of our priorities,” says PPC’s CEO 

Takis Athanasopoulos. The necessary 

maintenance work is progressing 

and significant projects 

in upgrading the distribution system 

have been completed, he 

says. 

“PPC is making every possible 

effort to meet the requirements for 

HOME & PROPERTY 

Another option 

‘Houses between five and 10 

years old cost nearly as much 

new ones, so those wishing to 

find cheaper solutions should 

look at those that are older 

than 20 years’ 

The four power plants in Ptolemaida, Macedonia, produce about 60 

percent of Greece’s electrical power. 

In the Athens area, 29 percent 

of the apartments sold were between 

71 and 90 square meters, 

while those from 91 to 110 sq.m. 

represented 21 percent. The upmarket 

northern suburbs accounted 

for 28 percent of sales in 

the Athens basin and the southern 

suburbs for 24 percent. 

Twenty-two percent of sales 

were in the western suburbs, 

where prices are more attractive, 

while the center of Athens had a 

13 percent share of houses sold in 

the first four months of the year. 

Some real estate agents take the 

view that demand will pick up in 

the autumn, and not just because 

of the greater discounts or offers 

being made by developers. The 

main reason is seen as the Finance 

Ministry’s intention to revise official 

property prices upward in 

early 2009. The experts believe the 

revision will be in the order of 25- 

30 percent on average, and that 

many prospective buyers will 

hasten to finalize purchases before 

the government makes the 

revision. 

even the most extreme high temperatures,” 

says Athanasopoulos. 

Officials say a great deal will also 

depend on the savings consumers 

will make. If air conditioners 

remained switched off between 

12.30 p.m. and 2 p.m., demand 

would automatically drop by 

2,500 MW and enable the system 

to cope without any planned cuts. 

PPC is launching a publicity 

campaign in this direction in the 

next few days. 

Buyers look to older, smaller, cheaper homes 

Interest in new homes continues to wane, according to the most recent figures 

The total area of new 

apartments licensed for 

construction in March was down 

50 percent from a year earlier. 

IN BRIEF 

Current account deficit 

keeps swelling 

Greece’s current account deficit grew 5.7 

percent in the first four months of the year, to 

12.85 billion euros, the Bank of Greece said. 

The oil deficit shot up 42.6 percent to 4 billion 

euros, from 2.8 billion at the end of April 2007. 

Higher payments for ship orders, totaling 5.23 

billion euros, widened the trade deficit 16.45 

percent to 14.7 billion. These unfavorable 

developments were partly offset by European 

Union inflows, as well as shipping exchange 

earnings, which were up 22.5 percent to 6 

billion. The current account deficit is projected 

to exceed a record 15 percent of GDP, 

reflecting the country’s deteriorating 

competitiveness. 

● ●●● 

Central bank chief warns of 

significant uncertainties 

President of the Republic Karolos Papoulias 

(photo, left) congratulates the new governor 

of the Bank of Greece, Giorgos Provopoulos 

(center), and Deputy Governor Eleni Louri- 

Dendrinou (right), after their swearing-in 

ceremony last Friday. Provopoulos, an 

associate professor at the University of Athens 

with long experience in commercial banking, 

warned in his first circular to central bank staff 

this week that the global financial upheaval 

and economic difficulties posed significant 

uncertainties and challenges. 

● ●●● 

Greek-owned merchant 

fleet getting younger 

Greek shipowners have invested more than 90 

billion euros in new ships in recent years and 

their current orders awaiting delivery 

represent 17 percent of the world’s total, a 

National Bank of Greece study says. The 

average age of Greek-owned vessels, 36 

percent of which are tankers, is projected to 

drop to below 11 years in 2001, from the 

present 14 years. Net income from shipping 

topped 17 billion euros in 2007, or 7 percent of 

the country’s gross domestic product. 

Shipping and related sectors account for 4 

percent of Greek employment. 

● ●●● 

Incomes in Greece 

near EU average 

Per capita income in Greece in terms of 

purchasing power parity stands at 98 units, 

just below the EU-27 average of 100, 

according to Eurostat figures. The most 

prosperous European Union members are 

Luxembourg (276) and Ireland (146), and the 

poorest Romania (41) and Bulgaria (38). EU 

candidate Turkey scores 42. 

11

Milestones 

Footnotes + 

BY NIKOS KONSTANDARAS 

The political scene is shrouded in a 

cloud of suspicion as details of the 

Greek angle on the Siemens scandal 

keep surfacing, like bodies in a bog. No 

one knows how deep the bog is, how 

many bodies will emerge, nor whether 

the investigation will lead to the eventual 

lifting of the fog that has never 

been far from our political life. 

Friday, June 20 

Amid the gloom, Athens Mayor Nikitas 

Kaklamanis, never one to miss an 

opportunity, offers some comic relief. 

British pop singer James Blunt, the 

“troubadour of love,” gets a lesson in 

Greek tough love and is forced to cancel 

his two Athens performances, 

when the municipality, declaring the 

stands needed a safety check, sealed 

the open-air theater on Lycabettus Hill 

on Thursday, hours before his scheduled 

performance. On the surface, it 

looks like City Hall is erring on the side 

of caution. But it could also be a power 

play in which the city wants to show 

who is boss. This is made amply clear 

on Monday when City Hall backpedals 

and says the theater is OK. Meanwhile, 

local and foreign acts are livid. They fell 

into our credibility gap. 

Saturday, June 21 

The second revival of the Nemean 

Games is held in the ancient stadium. 

Grown men wearing tunics and ancient 

helmet replicas run barefoot, carrying 

shields. Women run in tunics, 

without the shields. The Games, held 

at four-year intervals since 1996, are 

the inspiration of Prof. Stephen G. 

Miller of the University of California, 

Berkeley, who has been excavating the 

site since 1974. It is a great idea. 

There is also something of a religious 

As a longtime visitor 

from New York, and 

recent resident of Athens, 

I know of nowhere else to 

express my frustration 

with the ugliness of the 

graffiti which is spreading 

like cancer all over the 

city, on its monuments, 

on private houses and 

apartment buildings, on 

its stores and highway walls... 

I am shocked and dismayed that 

most Athenians accept this lawless 

defacing of public and private property 

and do not realize this symbolizes 

a lawless mentality. In New 

York, this was mostly a problem of 

the desperate inner city, but through 

the years, we have been able to clean 

it up and largely eliminate it. 

12 

Graffiti 

Aesthetic 

scourge 

‘I am shocked 

and dismayed 

that most 

Athenians accept 

this lawless 

defacing’ 

BY ANDREAS PETROULAKIS 

revival about the occasion as – judging 

by the photographs – some of the 

participants appear very serious about 

their role. It is the summer solstice, too. 

Sunday, June 22 

If this country could still be shocked, 

it would be: A year after the Zoniana 

fiasco in central Crete, another police 

officer is seriously injured (also shot in 

the head) in another botched raid on 

a cannabis plantation. This time it was 

the village of Malades near Iraklion. 

Crete still has a long way to go before 

all its residents submit to the laws that 

govern the rest of us. 

Kathimerini reports that prosecutor 

Panayiotis Athanassiou, who is inves- 

I know that Greeks 

are not known for caring 

about community 

aesthetics, but the 

sheer apathy I find in 

the aesthetic marring 

and rape of this otherwise 

beautiful city 

(even Syntagma’s marble 

steps have not gone 

unmarked) is mindboggling 

and confusing. I am proud 

to be of Greek descent, and I am 

proud of my new city, so I cannot 

understand how the Athenian 

Greek is not proud enough of his 

city to be totally outraged by the image 

this ugly campaign of graffiti 

is displaying to the visitors who 

come here from around the world. 

Aliki Marie Los, New York 


OPINION 

Poking about in Bog Town 

tigating the Siemens bribery affair, is 

extending his probe to a purchase of 

rolling stock by the Hellenic Railways 

Organization (OSE). Meanwhile, PASOK, 

still reeling from party leader George 

Papandreou’s sidelining of former 

Prime Minister Costas Simitis, is now 

torn by the confession of former Simitis 

aide Theodoros Tsoukatos that the 

latter accepted a million marks from 

Siemens in 1999. He says he gave the 

money to the party. Party officials disagree. 

Monday, June 23 

In Thessaloniki, industrialist Giorgos 

Mylonas, who was kidnapped 13 

days earlier, is released, following the 

LETTERS 

Bulldozer politics 

Ahearty welcome to Athens Plus. Kaspar Hofmann’s 

letter (Issue 1) is nearly correct. 

However, the Ministry of Culture and Vandalism 

is doing well. 

Last year on a tour of SE Attica I found sites 

fenced off and padlocked, with no notice 

boards, no facilities and no access. An effective 

deterrent! 

Here, on Aegina, we have a gem of a museum 

of Aphaia gifted by German archaeologists 

that opens for five minutes on the hour from 

9-11 a.m. Consequently, it is undervisited. 

I remember walking all over the Parthenon 

(and Aphaia) and leaving a hat at one end to test 

the entasis, and marvel. Now, ropes, whistles and 

rudeness dominate. Acid rain is wearing away 

the stones as effectively as water on soap. 

There’s no need to bulldoze monuments. 

They’re slipping away with every passing 

storm. Let’s hope the ministry does the same. 

Francis Oeser, Aegina 

payment of a ransom of 12 million 

euros. The chief executive of Alumil 

and president of the Federation of Industries 

of Northern Greece (SVVE) 

says he was treated well by his captors, 

adding that they were Greeks. 

Such crimes are extremely rare in the 

country. It will be interesting to see 

how this case develops. 

At Nea Makri, an upscale community 

on Attica’s eastern coast, 

Christos Malenos, 68, shoots and kills 

his landlord’s representative and is 

in turn shot dead by a policeman, 

when an attempt was made to serve 

an eviction order on him for failure 

to pay rent. With an average of 10 

houses being sold at auction daily af- 

Warm welcome 

As a regular visitor to Greece for 

the last 13 years, I have developed 

an interest in the country beyond 

the sun, sea and sand holidays 

that I still enjoy. 

I read ekathimerini every day and 

find the site to be balanced and informative 

about all things Hellenic. 

I am particularly impressed with 

new online magazine, especially as 

this edition gave updated information 

on the airport metro link closure 

which was particularly useful for 

me as I arrive in Greece next Wednesday! 

I found all the features very 

well written and interesting and 

hope to be able to buy a hard copy of 

the next edition during my holiday. 

Thank you again for the information 

provided. 

Richard Jackson, UK 

ter foreclosures we can expect to see 

more acts of despair. 

Tuesday, June 24 

European and Greek officials are investigating 

possible irregularities in a 

Defense Ministry contract regarding 

the refitting of six Dutch frigates, in 

which EU funding was ostensibly involved, 

Kathimerini reveals. 

Former friends Dora Bakoyannis and 

her US counterpart Condoleezza Rice 

meet in Berlin. Relations chilled over 

Washington’s strong support for Skopje 

in the Macedonia name issue, and 

Athens’s vetoing of its neighbor’s 

NATO application. Sources say the 

name issue will drag on for a long time. 

In a related development, Archbishop 

Ieronymos, at a meeting of the 

Holy Synod, condemns “isolated national 

outbursts... that do not serve the 

interests of the Church.” This is obviously 

directed at specific bishops who 

like to play the crowd. “Such phenomena 

endanger and undermine 

the viability and the serious nature of 

our positions,” says Ieronymos, rendering 

unto Caesar. If only everyone 

on both sides were as serious... 

Wednesday, June 25 

The first major forest fire near 

Athens breaks out. Last year, the forest 

on Mount Parnitha was destroyed. 

This year it appears to be Hymettus’s 

turn. Fortunately, a strong firefighting 

force manages to contain the blaze, but 

not before it has destroyed 150 

hectares of lush pine forest. It will be 

a long and scary summer. Greece is still 

in shock over last year’s disasters. 

Thursday, June 26 

Prosecutor Panayiotis Athanassiou 

summons three stockbrokers to explain 

their role in an offshore company 

allegedly used as a channel for 

Siemens bribes. The number of suspects 

in the case is close to 40. The bog 

is full of surprises. 

In tune 

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and completely enjoy being 

able to get more indepth 

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from Athens Plus. 

Now I feel I can really be 

“in tune” with my relatives 

who live in Glyfada, 

while I live here in the 

States. I truly hope you 

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An Italian MEP (Giusto Catania) said 

that the “Mediterranean is becoming 

a cemetery.” Greece has first-hand 

experience of this, as bodies of dead 

migrants are pulled out of the Aegean 

almost on a weekly basis. Will the 

new directive tackle this problem? 

The aim of the directive is first of all 

to establish fair and humane common 

procedures and standards for the return 


INTERVIEW 

Manfred Weber German MEP, rapporteur for the EU’s new immigration regime, talks to Athens Plus 

Guarding Europe’s gates 

Obligations 

‘The directive provides 

rights – but also 

obligations – to people 

who have not been able to 

enjoy a life in dignity’ 

Vigilance 

‘Only an intensive 

policing of the seas 

with air and sea patrols 

enables us to discover 

immigrants in distress 

and save them from 

death’ 

BY NICK MALKOUTZIS 

& HARRY VAN VERSENDAAL 

The issue of illegal immigration has 

come to the forefront in Greece over the 

last few years, so a watchful glance was 

cast toward the European Parliament 

in Strasbourg earlier this month as 

lawmakers ruled that migrants entering 

EU countries illegally could be detained 

for up to 18 months and banned 

from re-entering for up to five years. 

Although passed by a large majority, 

some critics say that the new rules 

jeopardize the dignity and safety of migrants 

who are caught and returned 

home. 

Athens Plus caught up with Manfred 

Weber, the German member of the 

European Parliament (MEP) who 

steered the bill through the Parliament 

over nearly three years of debate 

You have suggested that these new 

rules will bring an end to “slavery in 

the EU.” Could you expand on this 

point? 

Until now, irregular immigrants 

have been without any rights and 

guarantees and completely at the mercy 

of employers or national authorities. 

The Return Directive aims to end this 

abuse. Irregularity will not be tolerated 

anymore. Instead, the member 

states are forced to either award the illegal 

immigrants living in their territories 

a legal residence permit or, if they 

are not willing to grant this, they have 

to return the immigrants to their home 

countries. To guarantee, however, that 

the return procedure is applied in an 

equally humane way in every member 

state, the directive lays down a broad 

set of basic rights for those immigrants 

who cannot stay in the EU. Thus, 

the directive provides rights – but also 

obligations – to people who have not 

been able to enjoy a life in dignity. 

Doesn’t 18 months seem too long a 

time to be held in detention? 

This view unfortunately disregards 

the fact that the detention of irregular 

migrants is already commonplace 

throughout the member states. Furthermore, 

the argument ignores the 

Firm but fair: Manfred Weber says that the laws on immigration will give new arrivals in Europe more protection. 

Greece and other points of transit must get support from return fund 

of irregular migrants. Hence, it must not 

to be seen as an omnipotent tool tackling 

all aspects of irregular migration. 

However, the current situation is indeed 

very alarming and we see the urgent 

need for action. The doubling of the 

Frontex budget is a first and important 

move. But Frontex needs to be strengthened 

further. Only an intensive policing 

of the seas with air and sea patrols 

alarming current situation of irregular 

migrants across Europe: In nine member 

states (including the Netherlands, 

Sweden and Greece) the maximum detention 

period is unlimited. And it is, 

in fact, this very predicament that we 

are striving to bring to an end with the 

Return Directive. 

The directive foresees a maximum 

detention period of six months. Only 

in exceptional circumstances may this 

detention period be extended. 

Do these measures reflect public 

pressure to get tougher on 

immigration? 

It is true that citizens are afraid of 

workers coming from abroad, who 

can offer the same work and services 

for a lower salary. This is why the old 

member states of the EU have also imposed 

restrictions for workers coming 

from the new member states. Nonetheless, 

the EU citizens have to realize that 

in fact our labor markets are to a high 

degree actually reliant upon immigrant 

workers. Therefore, the Community 

approach makes it clear that ir- 

enables us to discover immigrants in 

distress and save them from death. 

The directive includes access to 

health and education systems for 

migrants and protection for minors. 

Greece has a poor record on these 

points. What steps will be taken to 

ensure that countries provide the 

facilities they should to immigrants? 

‘Irregularity will not 

be tolerated anymore’ 

regular immigration will not be tolerated 

while new rules for legal immigration 

shall follow – under consideration 

of the needs of the different labor 

markets. 

German newspaper Handelsblatt 

said the directive sends the “wrong 

signal” and that “the EU has set its 

sights on building a wall.” Are the 

new rules a step along the way 

toward constructing “Fortress 

Europe”? 

No, we do not want to build “Fortress 

Europe.” Unregulated immigration 

simply does not work for the EU anymore. 

This is also true for the countries 

of origin of the migrants. Let me just 

mention the problem of “brain drain.” 

Of course, the EU is very much interested 

in attracting both highly skilled 

and low-skilled workers. Yet, it is not 

in the interest of the countries of origin 

to lose their human capital to 

Europe. Hence, in the long run, only a 

strong cooperation between the EU and 

the countries of origin can help solve 

migration problems on both sides. 

MANFRED WEBER ON... 

The European dream 

Migration flows have always 

followed the direction from 

poorer to more prosperous 

regions. And there is not much 

we can change about this. The 

only possibility to counterbalance 

this phenomenon is to support 

the regions of origin in reaching 

European standards. Surely, it 

would be very desirable to allow 

every person a dignified life at 

the place of his or her choice. 

Unfortunately, on a global scale 

we are still a long way from this 

situation. 

Workplace raids 

The Return Directive does not 

aim to establish the means and 

ways in which illegal immigration 

shall be uncovered. Raids in 

order to reveal illegal 

immigration are not covered by 

the EU law. 

The European Parliament is well 

aware of the problematic conditions in 

Greece due to the very elevated numbers 

of immigrants there. It is therefore 

essential and programmed that financially 

overburdened member states 

will get support from the Return Fund. 

Moreover, the Commission will monitor 

the correct implementation of the 

Return Directive. 

13


BOOKS & IDEAS 

BY VIVIENNE NILAN 

How journalism 

became ‘churnalism’ 

Nick Davies tracks the deterioration of the global media in ‘Flat Earth News’ 

Remember the Y2K bug? It was 

tipped to bring the electronic 

world to a halt, crashing computer 

systems in banks, communications, 

health systems and defense, 

taking space stations out of 

the sky and setting off rogue missile 

attacks. 

You’ve probably forgotten all 

about it, because it turned out to be 

a non-starter. Yet it gained massive 

media traction in the closing years 

of the 20th century, and scared governments 

and corporations around 

the world into investing billions in 

preventive action. 

Whatever happened? British 

journalist Nick Davies cites the 

millennium bug as a classic example 

of what he calls “flat earth 

news” in his book of the same 

name, published by Chatto & 

Windus. Defining flat earth news, 

he writes: “A story appears to be 

true. It is widely accepted as true. 

It becomes a heresy to suggest 

that it is not true – even if it is riddled 

with falsehood, distortion 

and propaganda.” 

Davies’s book sprang from his 

alarm at how much of the global 

media had unquestioningly swallowed 

claims concerning weapons 

of mass destruction that were 

used to justify the attack on Saddam 

Hussein’s regime. In that 

case, pressure from outside 

sources helped push the story. 

With the Y2K bug, however, no 

journalists were under pressure 

to toe any particular line. How 

could so many of them have got 

it so wrong? 

Tracing the evolution of the millennium 

bug scare from a Canadian 

technology consultant’s 

warning in 1993 that computers 

may fail at the start of the new millennium 

to the huge story it became, 

Davies shows how widespread 

failings in the media produce 

inaccurate stories, while 

omitting others worth telling. 

Sign of the times 

Though unsparing in his criticism, 

Davies insists that most 

journalists still try to do their job 

properly. What he does show is 

how much harder such a goal is 

to achieve, given the current state 

of media ownership and practices, 

where resources are slashed but 

growing profits are not plowed 

back into improving newsgathering 

resources. 

He has the statistics to prove it, 

both from empirical research conducted 

by Cardiff University’s 

School of Journalism, Media and 

Cultural Studies and from his 

own team of researchers, focusing 

14 

Churning out news? Nick Davies questions the quality of reporting. 

Under pressure 

Cutbacks, replacement of 

experienced journalists by 

overworked trainees and 

pressure to produce vast 

amounts of copy at speed, 

militate against the 

research, fact-checking and 

building of contacts, which 

constitute the foundation 

of proper reporting 

on the quality press in Britain. The 

international examples he includes 

make it clear that the problem 

is global. 

While cherishing no illusions 

about a golden bygone media 

age, Davies convincingly argues 

that cutbacks, replacement of experienced 

journalists by overworked 

trainees and pressure to 

produce vast amounts of copy at 

speed, now militate against the research, 

fact-checking and building 

of contacts, which constitute the 

foundation of proper reporting. 

No longer do papers have specialists 

systematically covering 

courts, parliament and local government. 

Instead, pressed for 

time, journalists churn out 

unchecked stories and recycle 

agency copy, often blessing it 

with their own bylines. At least 

news agencies, though fewer in 

number and with bureaus in fewer 

locations than before, do have 

real journalists covering the news. 

More insidious is the effect of PR 

input generated by people whose 

job is to further the agendas of the 

companies, government organizations, 

institutions and individuals 

they represent. Much of it is 

straight promotion; some conceals 

unfavorable news or puts a positive 

spin on mistakes and misdeeds. 

What does journalism no 

credit is the extent to which PR 

press releases appear, often intact, 

sometimes slightly reshaped, in 

copy couched as news. “The 

Cardiff research suggests that at 

least 80 percent of the news product 

of the best and most respected 

newspapers in Britain contains 

secondhand material, most 

of it unchecked, much of it provided 

by people who are at best 

unreliable and at worse manipulative,” 

writes Davies. 

Worse, the few stories covered 

are recycled in all media outlets, 

offering a narrow, consensus 

view of the world. PR stunts, and 

media readiness to let them go unchallenged, 

can muddy the debate 

on climate change, for instance, 

WHISTLE-BLOWER 

Nick Davies began working in 

journalism in 1976, inspired by 

the part played by Carl Bernstein 

and Bob Woodward of the 

Washington Post in forcing the 

resignation of US President 

Richard Nixon. 

He trained with the Mirror 

group, then worked at the 

Sunday People and the London 

Evening Standard before joining 

the Guardian as a news reporter. 

He has also worked for the 

Observer, London Daily News, as 

a freelancer in Washington DC 

and an on-screen reporter for 

Granada TV’s “World in Action.” 

He now works for the Guardian 

on a freelance basis. 

Davies has published four books 

and won several awards for his 

investigative reporting. 

from which not even the environmentalists 

always emerge 

squeaky clean. 

That’s the relatively painless 

side of the story. The picture gets 

uglier with the dark arts of mainstream 

media outsourcing the illicit 

collection of confidential data 

by corrupt investigators and police. 

Yellow press 

Then there are tabloids adding 

malice to misinformation. Davies 

cites hair-raising examples of the 

Daily Mail in action, though they 

are less alarming than his account 

of how an experienced journalist 

at The Observer was misled 

by unreliable pro-war intelligence 

before Iraq, as well as how an inexperienced 

editor at the same paper 

was co-opted to line up with 

Downing Street’s agenda, despite 

in-house research demonstrating 

well-founded objections to allegations 

about WMD and connections 

between Iraq and al-Qaida. 

The decline of the Sunday 

Times’s Insight team from the glory 

days when its reports on 

thalidomide and Kim Philby set 

the gold standard for investigative 

reporting to the days of a cashstrapped 

newsdesk paying Benji 

the binman to rifle trash cans for 

information makes sorry reading. 

More insidious, and influential, are 

the propaganda big guns – governments 

and intelligence services 

– which feed the media disinformation, 

notably from war zones. 

The outlook? Davies is not optimistic: 

“I fear the illness is 

terminal.” 

Reason and chaos 

collide in ‘The Power 

of the Dark God’ 

A talented but cantankerous 

theater director, 

whose health is failing 

and artistic powers appear 

to be deserting him, 

sabotages his own production 

of “The Bacchae.” 

Or does he? 

“The Power of the Dark 

God,” by Takis Theodoropoulos, 

weaves among a 

number of levels from 

the past to the present, and from dream to reality, 

in a story where things are not always what 

they seem. 

The author has a penchant for basing his fiction 

on themes drawn from ancient Greece, including 

“The Novel of Xenophon” (2004) and more recently 

“Aphrodite’s Left Arm” (2007). 

He sets this novel in 1999, while linking it with 

407 BC, when Euripides was writing “The Bacchae” 

in his chambers at the palace of King Archelaus 

at Aiges in Macedon. 

Leonidas K, the director, is at a crossroad in 

his personal and professional life. Invited to put 

on a production at Epidaurus, all he wants to do 

is get away from the established theater scene. 

He embarks on a production in an alternative 

setting, a small northern Greek village, deserted 

since the Civil War, whose inhabitants used to read 

“The Bacchae” once a year. But his plans for a performance 

that will capture the essence of the play 

– the freedom made possible by chaos – make halting 

progress. 

His cast, a sprinkling of professionals mixed with 

others who got their parts through connections, 

romantic and otherwise, either pay no attention 

to him or fail to learn their lines. 

The young actress he has selected to play Agave, 

because he is attracted to her, responds to his interest 

but he bullies her at rehearsals, firing batteries 

of contradictory instructions at her. 

He himself is obsessed with a prostate problem, 

convinced he has cancer but unwilling to take the 

tests. 

Seeking a way out of his fears that he has failed 

in the theater and his horror of dying, bald and 

impotent, festooned with tubes in a cancer ward, 

the director plots a dramatic exit from this life. 

Even then, he keeps changing his mind about 

how to do it. And, somewhere in the shadows, he 

starts getting glimpses of a man who strongly resembles 

a famous bust of Euripides. 

Through his story of all-too-frail humans, 

Theodoropoulos explores the limitations of reason, 

and the appeal of the “dark god,” Dionysus. 

First published in 2000 by Oceanida, “I dynami 

tou skoteinou theou” (The Power of the Dark 

God) won the 1999 Ouranis Foundation Prize. It 

is now available in an English translation by David 

Connolly, from Cosmos Publishing’s Modern 

Greek Literature Library. 

Takis Theodoropoulos, pictured here at 

Thessaloniki Book Fair, has a penchant for basing 

his fiction on themes drawn from ancient Greece.


BOOKS & IDEAS 

Series of photographs that 

captures Greek history 

Michalis Katsigeras’s compilation of images covers the 20th century 

BY JULIA PANAYOTOU 

Narrating by means of photography “is 

always melancholic,” Antonis 

Karkayiannis says in the prologue to 

the second edition of Michalis N. Katsigeras’s 

“20th-Century Greece: The 

Photographs,” published by Potamos 

Press. Katsigeras, who has a column 

in the Kathimerini newspaper called 

“Philistor,” or “Friend of History,” is 

well-versed in the country’s journalistic 

history. 

The tome of anonymous and largely 

archival photographs provide a recounting 

of Greece’s modern history 

in all its powerful visual form, and 

shows that photography does indeed 

function as a melancholic but also 

poignant tool, capturing moments 

that are often forgotten or overlooked. 

Photojournalism in particular 

is known for portraying the tragedy 

of individuals caught in the throes of 

war, famine and political upheaval. 

The 838 photographs Katsigeras has 

selected span the century, beginning 

with “1900-1912, From Defeat to 

Restoration,” the period in which 

photojournalism first emerged in 

Greece, when it is said young photographer 

Petros Poulidis captured the 

moment when Prime Minister 

Theodoros Diliyiannis was stabbed to 

death in front of Parliament. The 

book ends with the chapter “1989- 

2000, Hopes and Dangers.” 

In between, highlights include the 

second chapter, which contains the 

few surviving pictures of the destruction 

of Smyrna, and the segment 

on the Civil War (1946-1949). In addition, 

political buffs will enjoy the 

1949-1967 chapter, where key players 

Constantine Karamanlis and Georgios 

Papandreou frequently appear. The 

1967-1974 section, which deals with 

the dictatorship, is also quite rich. The 

unsettling empty images of Athens 

during the military takeover of 1967 

are contrasted with the swarms of protesters 

during the famous student revolts 

in 1973-74. 

The subjects focused on in this 

history of Greece are naturally what 

Recent releases Novels Historian’s craft 

For children 

Meta ti zoi (After Life) 

Theodoros Stefanopoulos 

Kastaniotis 

Is he really dead, or is he a 

spectator at some dream 

banquet? Amedeo Sebastian 

Verdi isn’t sure. A woman with 

two names, a conspiracy and an 

orchestrated death are some of 

the things to expect in Theodoros 

Stefanopoulos’s third novel. 

(272 pages) 

Without words 

Michalis Katsigeras’s book is 

the story of 20th-century 

Greece told through images 

and shows history in a 

microscopic as well as 

macroscopic way. Both 

scholars and novices of 

modern Greek history will find 

something to enjoy 

photojournalism most commonly 

portrays: the political and military 

events of a country contrasted against 

other, less dramatic and fast-moving 

contexts. Yet, amid the focus on familiar 

political figures are the faces of 

the anonymous victims caught in 

the waves of diplomatic and military 

choices: Perhaps most moving are the 

photographs of 1922 Asia Minor 

refugees sinking on overflowing boats 

in an attempt to flee from a visibly 

burning Smyrna. Also shocking are the 

emaciated faces of young Greek children 

during the German occupation. 

As the story being told takes place 

during the century in which the visual 

emerged as a dominant form of media, 

the book gives 20th-century 

Greek history a microscopic, as well 

as macroscopic spin. A scholar of 

modern Greece may appreciate the details 

of great diplomatic moments, but 

novices to the country’s history will 

enjoy leafing through a memorable visual 

story of Greece. 

Athina-Thessaloniki 

(Athens-Thessaloniki) 

By Nikos Mouratidis 

Kastaniotis 

Married to other people, they 

meet by chance when one of 

them calls the wrong 

telephone number. At first, 

their love affair seems to offer 

a solution to the personal 

isolation that troubles them 

both. (406 pages) 

Fall 1974: 

Georgios 

Papadopoulos is 

symbolically 

hanged at a 

PASOK rally 

before the 

elections. During 

these turbulent 

times, a common 

chant from the 

communist left 

was ‘Worker 

fight; they’re 

drinking your 

blood.’ 

Thaleia Flora-Karavia painting a scene in the First Balkan War (possibly at the 

Battle of Bizani, February 20-21, 1913), on the Epirus front. 

Soldier A. Katsiotis, who lost both his eyes in the 1950-53 Korean War, kisses 

the ground of his homeland upon his return to Greece. 

The orphans of Mikro Horio, Thessaly, inside the remains of their homes, burnt 

by Germans during the World War II occupation of Greece. 

I Maria ton Mongolon 

(Maria of the Mongols) 

By Marianna Koromila 

From the Historian’s Kitchen 

series, edited by Michel Fais. 

Patakis 

Historian Marianna Koromila 

shares her research into Maria of 

the Mongols, the illegitimate 

daughter of a Byzantine emperor, 

married off at 12 for diplomatic 

purposes. (335 pages) 

Enas deinosavros sto 

balkoni mou (A Dinosaur 

on My Balcony) 

By Sakis Serefas 

Ill. Yiannis Stylos 

Patakis 

When a dinosaur pops its head 

over his balcony, young Yiannis 

jumps aboard for a ride around 

Thessaloniki, and a dino’s-eye 

view of the city’s monuments 

and people. (62 pages) 

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BOOKS 

Art for toddlers 

“Smart Baby Discovers Cassatt,” 

written and illustrated by Katerina 

Giannikou, is a 

recent Modern 

Times release. 

The book – in 

English – is 

intended for 

toddlers and 

infants and is 

designed to 

introduce 

them to the 

world of art. 

The publication features a number 

of paintings by American 

impressionist Mary Cassatt, 

accompanied by verses of poetry 

and questions which stimulate kids’ 

curiosity, feed their imagination 

and help to develop their learning 

skills. 

Apart from Mary Cassatt, famous 

artists such as Pablo Picasso, 

Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh 

and Henri Matisse are presented in 

separate editions. (Price: 8.90 

euros) 

At the Museum 

Papadopoulos Publications has a 

new educational 

book out titled “At 

the Museum” (Sto 

Mouseio), by Mariza 

DeCastro and 

illustrated by Myrto 

Delivoria. The aim of 

this colorful 

publication is to 

develop the curiosity 

of youngsters aged 5 

and above in the treasures to be 

found at museums. Helpful 

exercises and tests have been 

included at the back of the book to 

aid children in honing their 

learning skills. 

For further information, log on to 

www.picturebooks.gr. (Price: 8.90 

euros) 

Incredible Holidays 

A new series of educational books 

entitled 

“Incredible 

Holidays” 

(Apithanes 

Diakopes), by 

Penelope Moraitou 

and illustrated by 

Liana Denezaki, 

has just been put 

out by Agyra 

Publications. 

Aimed at preschoolers and primary 

school-age kids, the books are 

designed to keep them company 

during the holidays. Through 

amusing exercises, imagination 

tests, innovative and hands-on 

activities plus constructions, 

children are taught to explore, 

paint, use their senses and develop 

their mental faculties and learning 

abilities. Stickers are also included 

with the books. (Price: 7.56 euros) 

Movies 

Lucky Luke 

Animated family Western directed by Olivier Jean 

Marie, featuring the voices of Lambert Wilson, 

Clovis Cornillac, Francois Morel and Bernard Alane. 

Lucky Luke goes on the hunt for a gang of bandits. At 

cinemas now. (In French or dubbed into Greek; check 

cinema listings.) 

Fun learning 

Interactive program 

(June 30- July 11) 

With schools now closed for the holidays but 

many children still waiting to go away on 

vacation, the Eugenides Foundation is running a 

series of two-day summer interactive programs 

intended for children between the ages of 9 and 

13. 

Through innovative, educational and mindstimulating 

activities, children enter in a world 

filled with adventure and discovery, embarking 

on a journey from the microworld of the material 

to the macroworld of space. 

During the course of the program, youngsters are 

acquainted with the basic principles of astronomy 

and physics, get to learn about our own solar 

system as well as more distant galaxies and even 

aquire some insight into missile technology 

through experiments, hands-on activities and 

games. 

Activities also include a visit to the new digital 

Planetarium, where children can watch the film 

“New Horizons” and participate in an interactive 

star cartography course. They will also tour the 

area that hosts the Interactive Exhibition of 

Science and Technology and visit the Eugenides 

Library. 

All activities are held at the foundation’s premises 

at 387 Syngrou Avenue in Palaio Faliron. 

For details about the cost, program times and 

reservations, call 210.946.9640 or log on to 

www.eugenfound.edu.gr. 


FAMILY FUN 

BY THEOKLI KOTSIFAKI 

KIDS’ STUFF 

Music theater 

Andersen’s ‘Ugly Duckling’ 

at the Petras Festival 

July 1 

The classic story of “The Ugly 

Duckling,” by Danish writer Hans 

Christian Andersen, is set to be 

staged as a musical for children as 

part of the Petras International 

Festival. 

Actress Angeliki Daliani, 

accompanied by accordion player 

Zoe Tiganouria and percussionist 

Solis Barkis, narrates the adventures 

of the ugly duckling that grows up to 

become a beautiful swan. 

The much-loved story highlights the 

importance of individual values and 

the right of each person (or duckling) 

to be different. 

The performance combines 

traditional storytelling with digital 

technology and 3D animation 

graphics. The songs will be 

performed by pop singer Despina 

Olympiou. 

The performance begins at 9.30 p.m. 

at the Petras Theater in Petroupolis. 

Tickets are available at Metropolis 

music stores, Ticket House (42 

Panepistimiou, tel 210.360.8366) as 

well as online (www.i-ticket.gr). 

For further information, tel 

210.506.3661 or log on to 

www.petroupoli.gr. 

Summer camp 

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Workshops 

Sports Village is a modern sports complex at Schinias, just 

40 kilometers from Athens. It is ideal for children aged 6-14 

interested in combining vacations with sports activities. 

Camp periods: June 14-July 6, July 7-July 29 and July 30- 

August 21. For further information, call 22940.61000, 

210.361.1492, or visit www.sportsvillage.gr. 

The importance of a healthy diet 

June 28 

The Fnac outlet in 

Glyfada is hosting a 

children’s workshop on a 

healthy diet and its 

importance in our 

everyday life. Children 

will be taught to 

distinguish between good 

and bad eating habits, while through books and photos 

they can build their own food guide pyramid, solve dietrelated 

quizzes and get a hands-on approach to the 

issue. The workshop will begin at 12.30 p.m. at Fnac in 

Glyfada (4 Karagiorga & Lazaraki). For further 

information, log on to www.fnac.gr. 

Learning through games of the world 

July 3-17 

The B&M Theocharakis Foundation for the Fine Arts & 

Music is organizing a series of six workshops on “Games of 

the World,” designed for children aged 7-11. 

Through a variety of hands-on activities, children will 

become acquainted with foreign cultures and customs 

while gaining an understanding of the games of the world. 

The workshops will be held every Thursday from 10 a.m. 

to 1 p.m at the Theocharakis Foundation (9 Vas. Sofias & 1 

Merlin). 

The regions/countries and activities/games are the 

following: 

3/07 North Africa: Mask making. 

10/07 West Africa: Making items with rope and cloth. 

11/07 China: Kite making. 

17/07 India: Making items with clay, cloth and paper. 

For further information, including the cost of the 

program and reservations, call 210.361.1206 or log on 

to www.thf.gr. 

Music DVD 

Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs 

The classic fairy tale “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” 

is presented in a music DVD featuring video clips and 

songs performed by the Zoozoonia kids’ band (in Greek). 

Through five songs and video clips featuring the 

adventures of Snow White and her little friends, children 

are sure to enjoy the magic world of the fairy tale. The 

DVD, a co-production of Legend and Modern Times 

Publications, is intended for children between the ages of 

2 and 7. (Price: 17.95 euros)

June 28 

The Greek branch of the Steiner- 

Waldorf Initiative, a playgroup/prenursery 

group, is hosting a summer 

fundraiser for parents and children 

to celebrate its fourth anniversary 

in Athens. The party includes a 

barbecue and snacks, drinks, live 

music and a sing-along, as well as a 

puppet show and summer games in 

the garden. The party will be held 

at 13 Athanassiou Diakou St in 

Melissia from 7.30 p.m. to 11 p.m. 

For further information, call 

210.801.7663 or e-mail 

eldak@otenet.gr. 

July 2 

A seminar addressed to 

Americans living in Greece, titled 

“Death and Taxes,” is to be held 

on Wednesday, July 2, from 3 p.m. 

to 5 p.m. at Zappeion Hall. A 

panel discussion will be held 

covering issues of property, Greek 

citizenship, social security and 

death overseas. For further 

information, e-mail 

annahaught@aol.gr or 

alkyonides_glyfada@yahoo.com to 

the attention of Ms Jane Bizos. 

English children’s books wanted: 

A volunteer organization on the 

island of Spetses is collecting 

books in good condition to help 

provide funds for stray dog and 

cat neutering programs, as well 

as buying cages and medicines 

for sick and hurt animals. For 

further details, call 6944.997.745 

or e-mail fase_sp@otenet.gr. 

• Every last Friday of the month, 

private maternity clinic Mitera 

holds informative meetings about 

in vitro fertilization at 7.30 p.m. 

at 6 Erythrou Stavrou St in 

Maroussi. For further 

information, call 210.686.9000 or 

log on to www.mitera.gr. 

June 29 - July 5 

NYSY Studios are organizing a 

seven-day yoga retreat at the 

Elounda Hotel on the island of 

Crete, by Rusty Well, the welltraveled 

teacher of Bhakti Flow, a 

form of yoga. For details on the 

program, call NYSY Studios on 

210.323.2004, or log on to 

www.nysystudios.com. 

June 29 - July 7 

The fifth seminar on ‘‘Traditional 

Greek Dances’’ begins on the 

island of Icaria. The seminar 

focuses especially on the dances 

of Asia Minor and the Aegean 

Islands. There will be also special 

evening workshops on traditional 

songs and customs, Greek folk 

customs and folklore. To July 7. 

For further details, call 

210.764.5163 or log on to 

www.ikariadance.com. 

July 3-6 

The Greek Center of Folklore 

Studies (ELKELAM) is organizing, 

for the third consecutive year, a 

three-day seminar on traditional 

Greek dances from July 3-6 at the 

village of Bourazani in Konitsa. 

The seminar is dedicated to the 

traditional songs and dances of 

Epirus. The participation fee is 

250 euros, including the threeday 

course, two traditional 

evening events, accommodation, 

full board and a certificate. For 

further information, call 

210.417.6386 or log on to 

www.elkelam.gr. 

• Nine Lives, a group of volunteers 

who take care of and feed stray 

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JULY 7 

Dust off your dancing shoes 

The Inter-American Federation of 

Dance (CIAD) will hold an international 

competition on July 7 at the Dora 

Stratou Theater in Athens for solo 

dancers, groups and choreographers. 

Candidates can participate only 

in one round and may compete in 

the following styles: classical, neoclassical 

and modern ballet, Spanish, 

jazz, folk, free technique or mixed, 

street dancing, belly dancing and Arabic, tap (American traditional) 

and in urban popular Latino-American dances. Costumes 

should be in keeping with the dance style, especially 

for the traditional dances, in which authentic costumes 

are required. Candidates should also bring two CDs of their 

music, while choreographers who choose to be involved 

should register beforehand. 

For further information, call 210.324.4395 or log on to 

www.confederaciondedanza@gmail.com. 

JUNE 27 

Day against 

drug abuse 

Marking International Day against 

Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, on 

June 26, the non-governmental organization 

Praksis, in collaboration 

with the General Secretariat for 

Youth and the rehabilitation centers OKANA and HELIOS, 

hosts a series of events on June 27 at the Nea Smyrni Park. 

The event is part of the youth campaign “Rota Prota” (Ask 

First) launched by Praksis, and is aimed at raising awareness 

about the consequences of drug addiction. The event includes 

rock concerts and video screenings, while members of rehabilitation 

centers will distribute information leaflets. There 

will be also an event in which former drug users will share 

their experiences with visitors. 

For more details, call 210.520.5200 or log 

on to www.praksis.gr. 

US ELECTIONS 

Republicans Abroad Greece (RAG) is calling on all Americans living in 

Greece who wish to vote in the US presidential elections on 

November 4 to contact RAG to receive their Federal Post Card 

Application (FPCA). Filling out the FPCA and mailing it to your place 

of voting residence in the USA is necessary for each person to be 

registered. RAG offers to meet with those people interested in 

registering so it can help them fill in the form. More information is 

available at www.votefromabroad.org. RAG is also offering 

assistance to any people attending the AHEPA convention being held 

in Athens between June 30 and July 6. Republicans Abroad Greece 

can be contacted on 210.674.6179 or at nafsikak@ath.fortnet.gr. 

AMERICAN COMMUNITY BARBECUE 

Americans living in Greece can celebrate Independence Day at a 

traditional American Community barbecue on July 4 at 5.30 p.m. at 

the Lagonisi public beach (41st km of the Athens-Sounion road, just 

after Lagonisi Grand Resort). Participants can recapture the spirit of 

traditional July 4 celebrations, with touch football, patriotic music, 

fireworks, absentee voter registration and short speeches by Tom 

Countryman of the US Embassy and Mayor Petros Philippou. 

Traditional fare and refreshments will be available from the beach 

cantina. A beach cleanup will also take place at 6 p.m. 

The site is accessible by the E22 Saronida Express bus (Pefko stop). 

Free parking is also available. Entrance is free. 

For further information, call Yvette Jarvis (overall coordinator) on 

693.717.6161 or Nikos Angelakis (site chief) on 694.077.5595 

FREE DEMENTIA PREVENTION 

In collaboration with the Athens Alzheimer’s Disease and Related 

Disorders Association, the City of Athens has launched its “Jogging 

My Memory” program. Experts offer their services for free at the 

municipality’s 20 Friendship Clubs. Services include talks, memory 

tests, guidance and more. For info, log on to www.cityofathens.gr. 


COMMUNITY EVENTS 

JULY 6 

Workshop for expressive bodies 

The Isadora & Raymond 

Duncan Center for Dance 

Research (IRDDRS) is 

hosting a five-day workshop 

on choreography 

and dramaturgy, from 

July 6 to 11, featuring the 

acclaimed Belgian drama 

specialist Guy Cools and the Montreal-based choreographer 

Lin Snelling. The “Repeating Distance” artistic project is a 

kind of improvised dialogue in which the choreographer creates 

steps and movements in tune with narratives inspired 

by everyday life presented by the dramaturgist. 

A performance by Cools and Snelling, scheduled for July 11, 

is based on their experiences and memories of their stay in 

Athens. 

Isadora & Raymond Duncan Center for Dance Research, 14 

Chrysafis & Dikairchou, Vyronas. For information, call 

210.762.1234 or log on to http://isadoraduncancenter.free.fr. 

ALL YEAR ROUND 

Freecycling for greater good 

Don’t throw away those personal items 

you no longer want. Give them to people 

who are in need and take part in 

an alternative form of recycling. By 

joining the Freecycle Network you will 

be contributing to environmental sustainability, 

while additionally boosting 

local community ties. 

The Freecycle Network was first launched by 

American Deron Beal in 2003 and has since spread to over 

75 countries, where literally thousands of local groups represent 

millions of members who are helping others. 

Join up in four easy steps: a) find your nearest team via the 

Internet, b) register, c) post a message for unwanted items 

and d) wait for e-mails from those interested in your gift. 

For details, log on to www.freecycle.org or e-mail 

athensgreecefreecycle@yahoogroups.com. 

cats in Athens, is looking for 

volunteers to support and 

contribute to the group’s daily 

work. Any donation of food, 

medical treatment or carrying 

cages is welcome. Also paying for 

cats to be neutered or adopting an 

animal would be much appreciated 

by the group. Nine Lives also 

organizes fundraising bazaars 

from time to time, where 

unwanted items, such as clothes, 

books, CDs, DVDs, household and 

kitchen utensils, are very welcome. 

For further details, send an e-mail 

to ninelivesgreece@gmail.com or 

visit www.ninelivesgreece.com. 

• Volunteers to help stray 

animals in Athens are wanted by 

the Greek Animal Welfare Fund. 

Activities include administrative 

support, transport, foster care, 

assisting with campaigns, help 

groups in the region, translations 

etc. For details, call 210.384.0010 

or visit www.gawf.org.uk. 

• Alcoholics Anonymous 

Parthenon Group holds daily 

open meetings at noon and 7.45 

p.m. for English speakers and 

from 8.30-10 p.m. for Greek 

speakers at its premises (4A 

Zinonos, 8th floor) in Athens. For 


210.522.7920 or log on to 

www.aa-europe.net. 

• The Kastalia Clinic at Hellenikon 

hosts open Alcoholics Anonymous 

group meetings every Monday 

and Thursday at 6.30 p.m. 

(English-speaking). For details, 

call 210.964.7175, 693.895.5083 

or log on to www.aa-europe.net. 

• Families, relatives and friends 

of drug addicts meet every 

Monday and Thursday from 6.30- 

8 p.m. in Glyfada (62 Asclepiou & 

Andrea Papandreou). For details, 

call 210.347.4777 or log on to 

www.na-greece.gr. 

• Glyfada Narcotics Anonymous 

members meet daily from 8.30p.m. 

and Saturday-Sunday from 

12.30-2 p.m. (62 Asclepiou & 

Andrea Papandreou). For details, 

call 210.347.4777 or log on to 


• Volunteers are needed to 

donate some of their free time to 

children with special needs. For 

further information, contact Mrs 

Emily on 697.374.3892. 

• The Hatzipaterion Social Work 

and Rehabilitation Institute for 

Cerebral Palsy needs volunteers 

to support its programs. For 

details, call 210.282.5622/9118 

(Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 

p.m.) or e-mail ike@otenet.gr. 

• Narcotics Anonymous members 

meet every Thursday from 8.30- 

10 p.m. at the Theater under the 

Bridge (Neo Faliron train station). 

For details, call 210.347.4777 or 

log on to www.na-greece.gr. 

• Overeaters Anonymous 

members meet every Monday, 

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and 

Sunday from 7-8.15 p.m. and 

every Tuesday and Thursday from 

6-7.15 p.m. at 4 Zinonos St (near 

Omonia). For further information, 

call 210.698.3631 or visit 

www.oa.org. 

• Praksis, a non-governmental 

organization, needs volunteer 

doctors, nursing staff and 

pharmacists for its clinics in 

Thessaloniki and Athens. For 

details, call 210.520.5200 or log 

on to www.praksis.gr. 

• Narcotics Anonymous English 

speakers meet every Thursday 

from 6.30-8 p.m. on the ground 

floor of St Paul’s Anglican Church 

(Filellinon & Amalias) in Plaka. 

For further information, call 

210.347.4777 or log on to 


• The Callisto Environmental 

Organization for Wildlife and 

Nature is looking for volunteers of 

all ages to participate in its 

forest-protection programs during 

the summer in the northern 

Pindos range. For further 


visit www.callisto.gr. 

• Thessaloniki Narcotics 

Anonymous members meet from 

8.30-10 p.m. and every Monday, 

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and 

Sunday from noon to 1.30 p.m. at 

40 Promitheos St (behind the 

Capsis Hotel). For more 


log on to www.na-greece.gr. 

• The Therapy Center for 

Dependent Individuals (KETHEA) 

provides drug rehabilitation 

programs for addicts. For adults, 

call KETHEA-Exeliksis (84 Benaki, 

Athens, tel 210.330.1157-9), 

KETHEA-Paremvasi (37 Valtetsiou, 

tel 210.330.0751) or KETHEA- 

Nostos (63 Androutsou, Piraeus, 

tel 210.422.0708). KETHEA- 

Mosaic is a center for refugees 

and immigrants in Athens 

(Drosopoulou & 43 Tinou, tel 

210.825.6944). KETHEA-Alfa is a 

consulting center for those 

addicted to alcohol and gambling 

(1 Harvouri, tel 210.923.7777). 

• Rhodes Animal Welfare Society 

needs volunteers to take care of 

stray animals on the island. 

Donations are also welcome. For 


22410.69224. 

• Friends of Animals -Rethymnon 

is searching for volunteers to help 

stray and abandoned animals. Any 

help or donation is welcome. For 

details, call 28310.71682 or log on 

to www.animals.rethymnon.org. 

• The Greek Animal Welfare 

Society needs volunteers to 

support its everyday work to 

protect the rights and lives of 

stray animals. For details, call 

210.602.0202/253.1977 or log on 

to www.filozoiki.gr. 

• Five-a-side football: If you 

fancy a game in a relaxed and 

friendly atmosphere on a 

Saturday afternoon, we may be 

able to help. A group of many 

nationalities gathers in Holargos 

every weekend. We are always 

looking for new players. E-mail 

nick@sportingreece.com.

Athens hosts its first 

Festival of Cultures 

A multicultural event that brings different 

ethnicities and nationalities together 

For the first time Athens is hosting 

a multicultural festival, “Athina 

Festival of Cultures,” with the 

aim of bringing together different 

cultures and people from around 

the world. The festival is being or- 

Melting pot 

For four days the pedestrian 

zone of Ermou Street will be 

flooded with a multitude of 

sounds, images and flavors 

from all over the world 

ganized by the Cultural Organization 

of the City of Athens with 

the participation of Athens International 

Radio 104.4 FM, and 

will run until Sunday, June 29. 

For four consecutive days, from 


The 2nd international festival 

“Emotion Pictures: Documentary 

and Disability” is being seen as an 

opportunity for the introduction 

of legislative changes and a general 

effort to raise awareness 

about disability issues in Greece. 

The festival, which attracted 

more than 3,000 people in 2007, 

with more estimated to have attended 

this year, was held at the 

Benaki Museum’s annex on Pireos 

Street from June 21 to 23. 

Disabilities affect a substantial 

percentage of the population and 

are not confined to just a few, as is 

commonly believed. According to 

a 2002 study, one in six workingage 

EU citizens and 10.3 percent of 

working-age Greeks reported that 

they had a longstanding health 

problem or disability. 

“I would say the general issues 

concerning disabilities in Greece 

are under-addressed, that is, underfunded... 

with inexperienced 

interdisciplinary teams leading the 

Excursion & 

guided tour 

On Saturday, June 28, the 

Canadian Institute in Greece (CIG) 

is organizing an excursion to 

Ancient Eleon and the Mycenaean 

region of Tanagra in eastern 

Viotia, where the school is 

currently conducting fieldwork. 

The excursion will be led by CIG’s 

eastern Viotia archaeological 

project co-director Dr Brendan 

6 p.m. to midnight, the pedestrian 

zone of Ermou Street will be 

flooded with a multitude of 

sounds, images and flavors from 

all over the world. The objective 

of the festival is to promote cooperation 

and understanding between 

different peoples coexisting 

in Greece and to use culture 

as a vehicle for bringing these different 

ethnicities closer together. 

The initiative is certainly appropriate 

in a multicultural and 

multinational city such as Athens, 

where officially registered immigrants 

account for 11 percent of 

the overall population. 

The festival features live music 

with two stages for “world” performances 

and will also showcase 

traditional dance, ethnic cuisine 

(with special recipes and dishes 

relevant services,” says Emma 

Papadopoulos, who, with an MSc 

in profound disabilities from the 

University of Manchester, wrote 

her thesis on attitudes toward disabilities 

in Greece and currently 

does volunteer work at a community 

hostel for individuals with 

mental health problems. 

Papadopoulos told Athens Plus 

that there are currently no university 

courses in profound disabilities 

in Greece. “There are 

courses on speech and language 

therapy, occupational therapy 

and special physical education, but 

these are during the final two 

years of study,” she said. 

Papadopoulos insists that the 

problems facing the disabled in 

Greece are not one-sided and isolated 

but are the result of factors 

which mutually reinforce each 

other in a self-perpetuating vicious 

circle. “Physical inaccessibility 

results in individuals with disabilities 

being isolated from many 

public places and this in turn 

means that society does not gain 

Burke. The coach will depart at 

8.30 a.m. from the Canadian 

Embassy (Vassilissis Sofias & 

Gennadiou). There will be a 

guided tour of Eleon and 

Mycenaean Tanagra and a visit 

to the museum of Schimatari. A 

seaside taverna lunch at Dilesi 

will follow (where you can also 

swim) and the coach will be 

back in Athens at 7 p.m. 

For information/reservations, 

call 210.722.3201. 


COMMUNITY 

A scene from a multicultural festival held in Lamia. 

from around the world), art and 

photo exhibitions, live radio broadcasts 

and many other happenings 

for young and old alike. Embassies 

will have their own stands 

to inform visitors. 

Throughout the festival, an exhibition 

called “Mask of the 

World,” will be on display, featuring 

tribal masks from countries 

in Africa, Latin America, the Far 

Bringing disability in Greece into the open 

East and India. In addition, original 

modern artworks influenced 

by local traditions will offer insights 

into far-flung corners of the 

world. 

A painting exhibition of works 

by children will also be on display. 

Admission to all the festivals 

events is free. For further 

information, log on to 

www.cityofathens.gr. 

Disabled people are seen protesting in Athens recently. [ANA] 

the experience of interacting with 

individuals with disabilities.” 

Papadopoulos stresses that the 

most pressing problems facing 

Greeks with disabilities are verybasic. 

“They often have inadequate 

access to healthcare and education 

– sometimes employment 

– and these are their primary 

challenges,” she says. 

Music theater 

workshops 

The Hellenic American University 

composition workshop is 

organizing summer music theater 

courses. Under the artistic 

direction of composer and teacher 

William Antoniou, the one-month 

workshops, conducted in English, 

will take place in Kalamata in July. 

The program will feature courses 

and master classes on composition 

Papadopoulos urges more campaigns 

to raise awareness, as well 

as more effective government 

policies. At a very practical level, 

she says the organization of a “disability 

pride festival” would be a 

good idea. “Although the public 

might not necessarily participate 

en masse, they would certainly be 

very sensitive to the event.” 

and songwriting, scriptwriting, 

direction and performance, dance 

and movement, performance 

singing and advance voice 

preparation, as well as costume 

and set design. William Antoniou, 

Stathis Gyftakis, Evgenia Arsenis 

and Phaedra Soutou will deliver 

the lectures and the master 

classes will be taught by 

Theodoros Antoniou, Susan 

Lambert and others. 

To apply, call 210.368.0900. 

NOTICE BOARD 

Gov’t supplement for 

people with disabilities 

The government said on June 24 that it will be 

giving people with severe disability in their legs 

an extra, tax-free supplement of 165 euros a 

month. 

In a joint decision by the Health and Finance 

ministries, the supplement is aimed at helping 

to cover the cost of getting around for people 

who are unable to walk. Those eligible can 

immediately submit an application to their local 

prefecture. 

● ●●● 

2008 AHEPA Convention 

in the capital from July 1-11 

Athens will host the 86th National Convention of 

the American Hellenic Educational Progressive 

Association (AHEPA) which will be held from 

July 1 to July 11. This year’s program 

includes a variety of events, 

many of which are 

scheduled to be held 

outdoors, giving 

participants the 

chance to visit 

different areas 

and sites of 

Athens. Apart 

from the 

conferences and 

symposiums, 

members will enjoy a 

musical performance by 

the 50-member Amphion 

ensemble and a dance performance by the 

Dora Stratou Dance Theater. 

There will also be a book and a photo exhibition 

while members will have the opportunity to 

visit many Greek museums and archaeological 

sites. 

The schedule additionally includes a basketball 

tournament, traditional Greek nights and a 

casino night for those who enjoy a flutter. 

The opening ceremony will take place at 

Zappeion Hall, while the closing ceremonies will 

be held at the Panathenaic Stadium 

(Kallimarmaro) with an evening of music and 

entertainment. 

For further information, 

visit www.ahepa.gr. 

● ●●● 

Protecting children from 

exploitation and sexual abuse 

The Justice Ministry, in collaboration with the 

Council of Europe, is hosting a regional 

conference today titled “Promoting the Council 

of Europe Convention on the Protection of 

Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual 

Abuse,” starting at 9.30 a.m. at the Divani 

Acropolis Hotel in Athens. 

The conference is part of a campaign launched 

by the Council of Europe to prevent and combat 

all forms of violation of children’s fundamental 

rights. 

The Council of Europe has committed itself to 

raising governmental awareness about the need 

to bring the Council of Europe convention into 

force at the earliest, and also to helping the 

national ratification process through the holding 

of regional conferences, the first of which was 

held in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 21 and 22 

May, 2008. 

For further details, log on to 

www.coe.int/childprotecion. 

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BY GEORGE GEORGAKOPOULOS 

Greek club soccer success is, most 

of the time, split between the top 

three teams – Olympiakos, 

Panathinaikos and AEK – and the 

rest of the league, with occasional 

exceptions from Thessaloniki 

clubs – PAOK, Aris and Iraklis – 

struggles to win trophies. 

Last season, all three top clubs 

suffered surprise losses to minor 

teams, injecting added interest to 

the Super League. Yet, this summer, 

Olympiakos and Panathinaikos 

are breaking further away 

from AEK, causing the gap with 

the rest of the teams to grow to 

gaping proportions. 

The two representatives that 

Greece will have this year in the 

Champions League qualifying 

round appear determined to 

spend heavily in the transfer market, 

while the other Super League 

clubs seem unable to match them. 

Both of them have acquired big 

names from the field of European 

coaching, Olympiakos acquiring 

Spaniard Ernesto Valverde 

and Panathinaikos hiring Dutch 

Henk Ten Cate. AEK has instead 

opted for a Greek up-and-rising 

coach who used to be at Larissa, 

Giorgos Donis. 

While AEK and Aris are mostly 

sticking to the players that got 

them to the UEFA Cup last year, 

Olympiakos is in search of big 

names in Spain, while Panathi- 

20 

naikos has already paid good 

money for the services of Larissa’s 

Silva Cleyton and PAOK’s Lazaros 

Christodoulopoulos. 

It remains to be seen exactly 

how strong the top two will grow 

and whether the other teams can 

try to match them on the field 

when the league begins. 

Ten Cate arrival 

Promising attractive soccer 

with the best possible results to 

Panathinaikos fans, Ten Cate 

came to Athens and was officially 

present on Wednesday after- 


Gap opens further in club soccer 

Olympiakos and Panathinaikos grow stronger with new players while others lag Sailing triumph for 

Greek Tornado duo 

Uneven league 

Virtually the entire transfer 

market depends on the 

moves of the two giants 

Lifters brace for Beijing 

What a few weeks ago seemed 

like a dream that could not be fulfilled, 

is now a reality, as the International 

Weightlifting Federation 

has allowed Greece to field 

four athletes in this summer’s 

Olympic Games. 

Valerios Leonidis, the former assistant 

coach of the national team, 

who has now taken over from his 

mentor, Christos Iakovou, after the 

doping scandal involving the latter 

and 11 athletes in March, has 

invited seven athletes to compete 

in the four Olympic spots. 

Dimitris Kyrillidis (69 kilograms), 

Spyros Stamatiadis (77 kg), 

Costas Garipis and Tasos Triantafyllou 

(94 kg), Nikos Kourtidis 

(105 kg) and Panayiotis Anastasiadis 

(+105 kg) will fight for the 

three spots in the men’s team, 

while Victoria Mavridou (+75 kg) 

Henk Ten Cate points the way for Panathinaikos into the new season, but are the rich getting richer and 

the poor poorer, with three Athenian teams dominating the league? [EPA] 

Champion Nikos Kourtidis is 

preparing for the Olympics. [EPA] 

will almost definitely be Greece’s 

sole female representative. 

The country’s top weightlifter, 

Nikos Kourtidis, said that “precious 

time has now been lost, but 

I will aim at a good performance 

as long as I have time to adjust 

back to full training.” 

noon. 

“Our aim is to win the title, but 

I cannot promise that. I want to 

change the mentality of the team, 

give it self-confidence and make it 

play attractive football,” he stated. 

The 51-year-old former assistant 

coach at Chelsea said it is an honor 

for him to be the first manager 

in the club’s second century, 

adding that he wants the fans to 

fill the Olympic Stadium. 

“My aim is to fill the stands of 

the stadium in every home game. 

This can only happen through attractive 

play, through beautiful 

FRIDAY 

SPORTS 

CHANNEL 

TENNIS 

15.00 Wimbledon NS1 

SAILING 

00.00 ORCi champ. ET1 

MOTORCYCLING 

00.30 Dutch GP ET3 

SATURDAY 

TENNIS 


SAILING 

00.00 ORCi champ. ET1 

MOTORCYCLING 

14.30 Dutch GP ET3 

SUNDAY 

SOCCER 

21.45 Euro 2008 final NET 

football with the team winning 

and fans coming to the ground to 

see us,” said a confident Ten Cate. 

“Panathinaikos was not worse 

than any other team last year, yet 

the pressure on players was such 

that it made the title slip through 

their fingers,” he argued, after saying 

he has watched several games 

from last year’s Super League on 

video. 

“My job is to ensure they do not 

have that pressure anymore; on 

the contrary, they should enjoy the 

conditions that professional footballers 

deserve.” 

ON TV 

BEACH SOCCER 

16.00 Greek champ. NS1 

VOLLEYBALL 

18.00 Britain vs Greece NS1 

02.45 Venezuela vs Brazil 

SAILING 

NS1 

14.30 ORCi champ. Sport+ 

ATHLETICS 

06.00 Skai Olympus Marathon Skai 

MONDAY 

TENNIS 


ATHLETICS 

19.00 Tofalia meeting ET1 

SAILING 

15.00 

SOCCER 

ORCi champ. Sport+ 

21.00 DC United vs LA Galaxy NS1 

IN BRIEF 

Iordanis Paschalidis and Costas Trigonis retained 

their crown in the European Tornado 

Championship held off the coast of Thessaloniki. 

The Greek crew had been trailing two French 

boats for most of the competition but, on the last 

day Wednesday, they edged ahead to win the 

trophy. They also finished first in the Open 

category. Paschalidis and Trigonis are now 

gearing up to compete for a medal in the 

Olympic Games in China this August. 

● ●●● 

US hoopster 

caught in the act 

Olympiakos basketball player Quintel Woods 

was caught using cannabis during the final 

series of the Greek league, held less than a 

month ago. The results of the US forward’s test 

were released this week and effectively ruled 

out any chances he had of staying on the roster 

of the league runners-up in the new season. 

Woods had also been disqualified during the 

third game of the best-of-five series for punching 

an opponent. 

● ●●● 

Baghdatis reaches third 

round in Wimbledon 

Marcos Baghdatis secured his spot in the third 

round of Wimbledon on Wednesday, thanks to 

his 3-0 win over Swedish player Thomas 

Johansson. The Cypriot tennis star dismissed his 

unseeded opponent 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. In the 

previous round, the tournament’s 10th seed had 

dropped a set against Belgium’s Steve Darcis. 

● ●●● 

Greek athletes 

in the Super League 

The national track and field team managed to 

stay in the European Cup’s Super League – which 

has been renamed the European Championship 

as of next season – thanks to the excellent 

performances of the women's team. Greece’s 

women won five gold medals in Division A in 

Istanbul, while only two men finished at the top 

of their event in the Super League, which took 

place in Annecy, France.

Sailing in the 

Argonauts’ wake 

With its long maritime history, Greece is an ideal 

place for children to learn how to ride the waves 

Greeks have always had a close relationship 

with the sea and sailing 

comes somewhat naturally to people 

in this country. 

Each outing, each race is a new lesson 

for recreational or competitive 

sailors. At the same time, they learn 

all about aerodynamics, hydrodynamics, 

meteorology and shipbuilding. 

Most children begin sailing classes 

in a small boat for a single occupant, 

usually the Optimist type. Most of the 

country’s champions clocked their 

first nautical miles in this category. 

Safety first 

‘There is no chance a child can 

come into in danger,’ says coach 

Dimitiris Zouganelis 

“A child can enter the Optimist 

class from the age of 6; many athletes 

have familiarized themselves with 

the sea in this way,” says sailing instructor 

Takis Strouzas. 

“Instruction is conducted by very experienced 

coaches who monitor children 

from boats at a close distance. 

They first teach them to tie knots, then 

how to stand up and steer such a boat, 

and then how to use the sails,” says 

Strouzas, director of training at the Hellenic 

Offshore Racing Club (POIATH). 

Children usually sail in the Optimist 

class up to about the age of 15 and then 

choose another category in which to 

continue. Instruction is conducted at 

the clubs, which also provide the 

boats, and lasts about three months. 

Fees vary from club to club, while 

there are very few which offer lessons 

to beginners for free. Usually the 

monthly rates start at 15 euros and can 

reach up to 120 euros. 

“Teaching is theoretical as well as 

practical. A course can be as long as 

four months. A basic prerequisite is for 

children to know how to swim,” says 

Dimitris Zouganelis, Optimist coach at 

the Yacht Club of Greece (YCG). 

“Each athlete has his own life vest 

while for every five children there is 

one teacher,” he stresses. “There is no 

chance a child can come into in danger.” 

Teachers are graduates of the 

University School of Physical Education 

with a specialization in sailing, 

while clubs are registered under the 

auspices of the Hellenic Sailing Federation 

(HSF). There are over 185 

clubs in Greece, most of which offer 

sailing lessons. 

HSF data show that more than 

5,000 people are involved in the sport 

in Greece, a figure that is rather low 

given the country’s association with 

the sea. 

Children wishing to learn the techniques 

of sailing need three courses of 

lessons. They can then seek a spot in 

their club’s pre-competitive group. 

When they reach the age of 15 or 16, 

they can choose an Olympic or non- 

Olympic class to continue with the 

sport. 

The Olympic classes are Finn, 

Yngling, Star, 470, Laser Radial, Laser 

Standard, Tornado, 49ers and RSX 

windsurf. 


SPORTS & LEISURE 

The nature-loving athlete’s choice 

Skai Olympus Marathon provides a challenge in a unique environment 

The fifth edition of the Olympus 

Marathon, the yearly race which takes 

place on Greece’s highest mountain, is 

set for June 27, with the support of Skai 

Television and Radio. 

Some 550 athletes from 19 countries 

will be at Ancient Dion on Sunday 

morning at dawn to once again follow 

the sacred route of ancient times to the 

peak of the mountain of the gods. The 

meaning of the race is multiple: In addition 

to its historical symbolism it also 

rings a warning bell about the ongoing 

destruction of the country’s natural 

wealth as well as climate change 

on the planet. 

Taking part will be several champion 

mountain runners, including Corinne 

Favre (France), Jessed Hernandez 

(Spain), Christophe Jaquerod (Switzerland), 

Dawa Sherpa (Nepal), Toni Vencelj 

(Slovenia) as well as Greeks Alexis 

Gounko and Nikos Kalofyris. 

The race has its roots in an ancient tradition. 

Every summer, pilgrims to the ancient 

city of Dion followed a sacred route 

Ancient roots 

The race follows the sacred 

route once taken by pilgrims in 

antiquity to pay homage to 

Zeus, the father of the gods 

up to the top of the mountain in order to 

honor the father of the gods, Zeus. The 

modern route begins at Dion and winds 

up the picturesque paths leading to the 

top of Olympus at 2,800 meters, before 

descending to Litochoro. The thrilling but 

very tough course stretches for a total of 

HSF data show that more than 5,000 people are involved in the sport in 

Greece, which has a close association with the sea. 

44 kilometers. The Skai Olympus 

Marathon is one of the most demanding 

races of its kind internationally, as 

the steep slopes and rough terrain can 

be exhausting. Making conditions even 

more difficult, the highest leg of the race 

has athletes running against the wind 

in snow remaining from the winter. 

While walkers require about two to 

three days to complete the course, 

Kalofyris, an athlete from Metsovo, set 

the race record at 4 hours 56 minutes 

in 2006.Among the race’s fringe events 

this year is the first meeting of the Athletes’ 

Initiative on the future of mountain 

races, aimed at protecting mountain 

paths as a part of the nation’s heritage 

and highlighting their abandonment. 

For more information, log on to 

www.olympus-marathon.com. 

CLUBS 

Where to go 

There are dozens of clubs with 

sailing classes for children around 

the country. Anyone interested 

can contact the Hellenic Sailing 

Federation at tel 210.940.4825 or 

on www.eio.gr. 

Here are a few clubs around 

Greece: 

• Piraeus Sailing Club, 

Mikrolimano, Piraeus 

210.417.7636 

• Palaio Faliron Nautical Club 

210.981.4835, www.nopf.gr 

• Kalamaki NC 210.982.9878 

• Tzitzifies-Kallithea NC 

210.413.1819, www.notk.gr 

• Aegina NC 22970.24488 

• Olympiakos SF Piraeus 

210.419.0902, www.osfp.gr 

• Varkiza-Vari Nautical Sports 

Club, Varkiza 210.897.4305 

• Athens NC, Mikrolimano, Piraeus 

210.412.7757 

• Katikon Vouliagmenis NC 

210.967.1142, www.nokv.gr 

• Alexandroupolis NC 

25510.28577 

• Katerini NC 

23510.61408, www.nokat.gr 

• Kavala NC 

2510.222897, nokavalas.gr 

• Thessaloniki NC 

2310.414521, www.ncth.gr 

• Porto Rafti SC, Avlaki 

22990.75547, www.iopor.gr 

• Mati Attikis NSC 

22940.34513, www.naoma.gr 

• Halcyon NC, Rafina 

22940.25535 

• Porto Karras NC, Halkidiki 

23750.71380 

• Moudania NC, Nea Moudania 

23730.23990, www.nom.gr 

• Kerkyra NSC, Corfu 

26610.30470 

• Laconia NC, Gytheion 

27330.25451, 

www.geocities.com/nolsail 

Runners competing in the Olympus Marathon often to have to deal with 

fog, wind and even snow, as happened in 2006. 

21

Why aren’t there more? Andronikou Square in Peristeri, western Athens. [Vangelis Zavos] 

BY GEORGIA ZAVITSANOU & 

MANINA DANOU 

The official, meager figure of 2.5 

square meters of greenery per inhabitant 

of Athens does not often 

take into account the fact that what 

vegetation does exist is not always 

properly chosen or cared for. 

“Most state and local officials see 

greenery as a necessary evil, put 

there so people don’t complain. 

They see it as decoration, not as a 

Oxygen 

One square meter of green 

leaves of any kind can 

absorb 2.4-5.8 kilos of 

carbon dioxide and release 

15 kilos of oxygen into the 

atmosphere every day 

vital necessity for everyone’s quality 

of life,” horticulturalist Costas Tatsis 

told Kathimerini’s Eco magazine. 

“They don’t take bioclimatic factors 

into account. In the Greek landscape 

there is always some tree in bloom 

– the almond tree in February, followed 

by the pear tree, the Judas 

tree. These are very hard to find in 

the urban centers.” Other problems 

rife in local municipalities are the 

lack of planning and expert staff, 

wrong practices such as poor 

pruning, careless planting and 

lack of maintenance. 

“In most municipalities there is 

22 

usually only one horticulturalist 

who has to act as a one-man orchestra. 

He or she may have five 

or six ‘gardeners’ at most to oversee,” 

added Tatsis. 

“Then, when green spaces are 

being built, they try to save money 

on the cheapest part – the purchase 

of plants. No one tries to save 

money on the tiles or lighting, even 

though they are the most expensive 

features. Usually very small 

plants are bought (because they 

are cheaper) but these are easily 

vandalized and can’t withstand extreme 

conditions.” Smaller plants 

are more easily squashed by passing 

footsteps, as well as children 

playing football. 

A large tree costs about 200 euros, 

smaller ones 20-30 euros. It is 

the large trees that will survive, 

however. 

Yet greenery is far more important 

for reasons other than its 

decorative value. One square meter 

of green leaves of any kind can 

absorb 2.4-5.8 kilos of carbon dioxide 

and release 15 kilos of oxygen 

into the atmosphere every day. 

Poor practices 

Many municipalities also don’t 

seem to realize that trees need to 

be pruned to make them healthier. 

“This ancient horticultural principle 

seems to have been forgotten,” 

added Tatsis. “More and 


GREEN SPACES 

When greenery is seen as just 

another necessary evil 

Poor choice of plants and no planning or maintenance are main features of city parks 

more trees are being pruned carelessly, 

making them vulnerable to 

diseases.” Again it is a question of 

a false economy. It could take a 

couple of hours to prune a mulberry 

tree properly, but a worker 

with a chainsaw can do a rough job 

in a few minutes. 

The wrong choice of plants is another 

problem. “For example, we 

no longer plant the acanthus in 

Greece because it is dormant in 

summer, but these are the plants 

that make the soil fertile and are 

typical of Greek flora,” he said. 

Town squares are frequently being 

excavated to build under- 

ground parking stations and then 

replanted, but with only low vegetation 

because of the restricted 

soil depth. 

Laying concrete also prevents 

rainwater from seeping into the 

soil. In the past, tiles were laid right 

into the soil, allowing water to be 

absorbed. Now rainwater runs 

off into drains. 

“When there is an underground 

structure, we are no longer talking 

about a park but a roof garden. 

Under such circumstances, we 

can only use smaller plants, so the 

‘park’ will be less able to clean the 

atmosphere in the district.” 

This space was cleared of its vegetation so that it could be ‘improved,’ 

but its beautification seems a long way away. [Vangelis Zavos] 

INNERCITY ESCAPE 

Beat the heat in the 

National Garden 


Much improved since having been taken 

over by Athens Municipality in 2005, the 

city’s most centrally located park – the 15.5hectare 

National Garden – is a welcome 

break for visitors weary of tramping the 

dusty streets. 

Situated behind the Parliament and 

bordering on Zappeion Hall, Irodou Attikou 

Street and Vassilissis Sofias Avenue, the 

main entrance is near the Syntagma metro 

station exit on Amalias Avenue, named 

after the 19th-century queen who 

envisioned the park. There are additional 

entrances on Vassilissis Sophias Avenue, 

Irodou Attikou Street and near the 

Zappeion. 

Originally created for use by Greece’s new 

royal family, which arrived from Bavaria in 

1833, after Greece was liberated from 

Turkish rule, the garden’s landscape 

architecture follows a style popular in 18thcentury 

England, in which human 

intervention was in harmony with nature. It 

contrasts with the more geometric French 

style adopted in the adjoining 8.3-hectare 

Zappeion Garden, maintained organically 

by gardeners of the Olympia and Bequests 

Committee, which administers the site, as 

well as the woods on the nearby hills of 

Ardittos and Agras. 

Zappeion Hall was built in the 19th century 

by Evangelos Zappas, who envisioned a 

revival of the Olympic Games. The beds in 

front of the main entrance are symmetrical 

on a central axis, shaped both in circular 

and rectangular form. Trees and lawns 

around Zappeion Hall make the 

surrounding area more informal, while the 

garden remains open around the clock. 

Back in the National Garden, its 

meandering paths give a feeling of depth, 

then emerge suddenly into open glades, 

past a sunken Roman mosaic floor, a pond, 

a fountain, an alley overhung with wisteria 

and a section of an ancient column 

overgrown with vines. Light and shade 

alternate, as open spaces contrast with 

overhead vegetation. Water rushing along 

stone channels alongside the many 

footpaths has always been part of the 

park’s charm, particularly on a hot day. 

There are several ponds, a small cafe and a 

children’s library, a playground and a small 

zoological park with a variety of Greek 

species, as well as ducks that used to swim 

in the garden’s ponds, but which have been 

fenced in since the bird flu scare began. 

Open from sunrise to sunset. 

[Vangelis Zavos]

News 

& tips 

Fake but fabulous 

A private costume jewelry collection goes on 

display at the Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum 

Stretching the limits of both creativity 

and imagination, the design 

and creation of costume 

jewelry often turns into a vast 

laboratory of ideas whose execution 

is possible thanks 

to affordable raw materials. 

What faux jewelry may lack 

in terms of the value that 

comes with the use of precious 

metals and gems, it 

often makes up for in innovative 

design. 

All the colors of the rhinestone 

rainbow are currently on 

display at the Ilias Lalaounis 

Jewelry Museum, where “Frivolous 

Fashion, Fabulous Faux: A 

Century of Costume Jewelry” is now 

on display. Running to January 10, 

the show’s official opening is scheduled 

to take place on October 15. The 

exhibition is sponsored by the 

Lavrentiadis group of companies. 

Stemming from a vast private collection 

developed meticulously by 

Eleni Angelopoulou, the show features 

500 items, covering styles 

from the Victorian era to the in-yourface, 

flashy 1980s. This is the first time 

that items from the over 2,000-piece 

collection will go on display. 

Shedding light on a century of 

costume jewelry creation – with an 

overall emphasis on American production 

– the exhibition demonstrates 

the talents of renowned 

designers such as fashion legend Elsa 

Schiaparelli, Miriam Haskell 

and, more recently, Ken Lane. 

From plastic to micro-mosaics 

and from enamel to various metals 

and glass, costume jewelry designers 

have ventured beyond boundaries 

with fruit and flowers, animals 

and games with geometry. A number 

of the showcased pieces reflect 

changes in society through art movements: 

from the frivolity of the Belle 

Epoque to the modernity of Art 

Nouveau and Art Deco. 

Exhibition highlights include a series 

of glamorous fur clips, dress clips 

and duets created by Nettie Rosen- 


FASHION&SHOPPING 

BY ELIS KISS 

Self-portrait 

A true icon of style, Mara Desypris is a modelturned-fashion 

photographer. While being a 

regular fixture on the local fashion scene, not to 

mention muse to a number of local designers, 

Desypris is currently celebrating her own 

accomplishments as a fashion pro, with “Self- 

Portrait,” a lavish edition published by Fereniki. 

Published recently, the coffee-table book features 

previously published, as well as unpublished, 

material from fashion shoots. Acting as 

installations in an art space, the photographs pay 

homage to the power and beauty of women. “Self- 

Portrait” is available at major bookstores. 

Summer looks 

Balancing between softness and rough chic, designer Yiorgos Eleftheriades has come up 

with exciting looks for this summer season. From chic neon yellow and orange for women, 

to a one-piece tuxedo track suit for men and edgy accessories for all, Eleftheriades once 

again proves his ability in capturing the spirit of edgy elegance. Yeshop Inhouse, 134 Aghion 

Anargyron, Psyrri, tel 210.331.2622. You can also visit www.yiorgoseleftheriades.gr. 

Hermes art 

Besides the Kelly, the Birkin and most recently, the Yohji, French luxury 

powerhouse Hermes is also known for creating stylish links between fashion and 

art. This year marks the third, consecutive year that a Greek artist gets a chance 

to create an elaborate window display at the downtown Hermes store. Last week, 

artist Miltos Manetas unveiled “Dust,” a series of paintings featuring a new 

landscape of signature Hermes silk scarves hanging from tree branches along 

with computer wires. “Dust” will be at 1 

Masters of faux 

Star exhibits include 

faceted glass pieces 

made by Elsa Schiaparelli 

as well as fake, baby-pink 

pearls by Miriam Haskell 

stein; Aladdin carved in metal by Hollywood 

producer Alexander Korda, 

also known for his fancy costume 

jewelry creations; pieces by William 

Hobe, a designer who catered 

to the likes of Bette Davis; and a collection 

of sterling silver brooches 

made during World War II, when other 

metals were used for the manufacture 

of ordnance. 

For faux jewels aficionados, star 

exhibits include faceted glass pieces 

made by Schiaparelli as well as 

fake, baby-pink pearls by Haskell. 

The work of Haskell, a well-known 

imitation jewelry designer whose 

store opened in New York City in the 

mid-1920s, is also represented by intriguing 

combos of plastic and faux 

pearls. 

The animal kingdom 

comes to life in the 

hands of Panetta, with enamel tortoises, 

toads and birds. Also in the nature 

department are intricate enamel 

flowers under the label Originals 

by Robert. 

At times, faux pieces turn into replicas 

of their real counterparts – such 

as in the case of the imitations of Cartier’s 

intricate pieces that were created 

for Wallis Simpson, the duchess 

of Windsor. Fake jewelry also often 

becomes a means of the expression 

of world cultures – the current show 

features Chinese, Egyptian and Mexican 

themes, among others. 

Who said that costume jewelry has 

to be serious all the time? At the 

downtown Athens museum, 

brooches of Cupid and Humpty 

Dumpty will put a smile on your face. 

Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry 

Museum, 12 Kallisperi, 

Acropolis, tel 210.922.1044. 

For more information go to 

www.lalaounis-jewelrymuseum.gr. 

Celebrating 

Lacoste at 

Notos Galleries 

Few brands enjoy the stylistic flexibility 

and cross-generational appeal of Lacoste, 

the French sportswear company 

founded by prominent tennis player 

Rene Lacoste back in 1933. 

Seventy-five years on, there is good 

reason to celebrate the brand’s birthday, 

not to mention its 1,000 stores 

worldwide. 

In Paris in July, for instance, Karl 

Lagerfeld and Nick Knight are unveiling 

an exclusive collection of polo 

shirts, a special project in collaboration 

with Visionaire magazine. Meanwhile 

in Athens, celebrations reached a peak 

last week, with an interactive window 

display at the downtown Athens Notos 

Galleries on June 20 and 21. 

For two days, a group of dancers and 

models took part in an interactive window 

display, alternating and changing 

outfits. In the next window, a Wii tennis 

game console extended an invitation 

to a round of tennis opposite Lacoste 

himself or leading player Andy 

Roddick. Another window display was 

dedicated to the brand’s history through 

a series of three-dimensional videos. 

“In the last few years, the company 

has come up with impressive collections, 

maintaining quality, while 

keeping the relationship between 

price and quality intact,” said Barbara 

Vernicos, managing director, department 

stores division of Notos 

Com Holdings, to Athens Plus. 

The brand has also succeeded in 

adding a cool dimension to its image 

through a series of rather unexpected 

collaborations, such as special editions 

of polo shirts by British industrial 

designer Tom Dixon and Japanese 

avant-garde brand Comme des Garcons, 

among others. 

No doubt Rene would have approved. 

A prominent international tennis 

player in the 1920s, Lacoste displayed 

a serious fashion streak, coming 

up with a short-sleeved shirt made of 

an innovative fabric, jersey petit pique, 

a material that took care of the athlete’s 

sweat. In 1923, a bet earned him the 

nickname “the Alligator,” subsequently 

turning into “le crocodile” in French. The 

little legend in green was born. Besides 

last week’s window display action, 

the Athens project also includes a re-edition 

of Lacoste’s 1963 Monochrome collection, 

on sale exclusively at the store 

for another two weeks. 

“We didn’t want to turn to nostalgia; 

we wanted to be dynamic,” said Anna 

Zarkada, Notos Galleries advertising 

and promotional manager in the apparel 

wholesale division, to Athens Plus. 

“Lacoste’s target audience is so wide. 

You are not defined by the label, 

but you do feel good wearing it.” 

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An inextricable part of the Greek Festival, 

the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus is 

known for its performances of ancient 

Greek tragedies and comedies, which until 

very recently comprised most of its 

repertoire. 

First up in the series of ancient poets’ 

works is Aristophanes’ classic comedy 

“The Frogs” (Vatrachoi). The Greek National 

Theater production, titled “Vatra- 

X,” indicating a different twist on the classic 

tale, will premiere at the European 

Cultural Center of Delphi’s Frynichos 

Theater on July 4 and will then be 

staged at Epidaurus on July 11 and 12. 

In the popular satirical play, the god 

Dionysus is disillusioned with the lack 

of credible tragic poets in ancient Athens. 

So, he heads down to the Underworld to 

bring back the best tragic poet, which 

leads to a ruthless contest between 

Aeschylus and Euripides. Dimitris Lignadis, 

who is also the production director, 

and Constantinos Markoulakis will 

compete as the two rival poets, joined by 

co-stars Stefania Goulioti, Dimitra Matsouka, 

Giorgos Marinos and Vangelis 

Hadzinikolaou. 

Director Spyros Evangelatos will add 

his own touch to Euripides’ “Phoenician 

Women,” which offers a different perspective 

on Aeschylus’ “Seven against 

Thebes,” on July 25 and 26 with his Amphi-Theater 

troupe. The tragedy is not 

staged very often. Starring Antigone 

Valakou and Petros Fyssoun as the 

mother-son and husband-wife pair Jocasta 

and Oedipus, the tragedy follows 

the conflict between their sons, Eteocles 

and Polyneices, for control of the city of 

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Thebes. Further starring Gini Papadopoulou, 

Thanassis Kourlambas and 

Nikolas Papayiannis, Evangelatos has laid 

emphasis on the chorus of Phoenician 

women – from which the title is also derived 

– by depicting them as a group of 

Phoenician immigrants, making the 

story even more timely. 

Another of Euripides’ tragedies that 

is not staged very often, “Orestes,” will 

go on stage on August 1 and 2. This is the 

first time that “Orestes” will be performed 

as part of the National Theater 

of Northern Greece’s repertoire. Directed 

by professor of theater direction in 

Skopje Slobodan Unkovski, who has 

collaborated with the Greek National 

Theater before, the drama follows the tri- 

als of the title character who is haunted 

by guilt after murdering his mother, 

something he had to do to avenge his father’s 

death. The part of Orestes is 

played by Lazaros Georgakopoulos, who 

will be joined by Lydia Fotopoulou as 

Electra, Natalia Dragoumi as Helen and 

Alexandros Syssovitis as Pylades. 

In yet another Greek National Theater 

production, unconventional theater director 

Roula Pateraki will combine 

Sophocles’ “Oedipus Rex” and “Oedipus 

at Colonus” in one performance. From 

Oedipus’ initial arrogant stance when still 


THE EVENT 

The 4th-century BC venue, renowned for its perfect acoustics and 

glorious surrounding landscape, embraces a series of cultural events 

organized under the aegis of the Greek Festival 

On stage in Epidaurus 

Ancient theater hosts 

drama and dance 

BY ELIS KISS & 

KATERINA VOUSSOURA 

Something magical happens the first 

time you see an actor take the stage 

at the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus. 

It has to do with the history of the 

place; this particular artistic ritual is 

thousands of years old. 

The magic continues yet again this 

summer with a series of performances 

organized by the Greek Festival, 

the theater’s host of the last 

few decades. 

Beyond the habitual productions of ancient drama, this year’s 

series of events also includes contemporary theater: Samuel 

Beckett’s “Happy Days” is a National Theater of Great Britain 

production, directed by Deborah Warner and starring 

Fiona Shaw. The production returns to the ancient theater 

on July 4 and 5, following last year’s canceled performances 

The tale of Orestes will be staged on 

August 1 and 2. [Yiannis Ionas] 

Mixing it up 

From Oedipus’ initial arrogant 

stance to his downfall, Roula 

Pateraki combines the two 

tales of the luckless king 

due to the devastating wildfires in the 

Peloponnese. Dance is also taking to 

the stage, with the Ballet de l’Opera 

National de Paris which will interpret 

Gluck’s “Orfeo ed Euridice,” choreographed 

by Pina Bausch, on July 19 

and 20. Designed by Polykleitos the 

Younger in the 4th century BC, the theater’s 

exceptional acoustics fit in 

beautifully with its glorious surroundings 

– Greek theaters are wellknown 

for incorporating the surrounding 

landscapes into the stage 

scenery. Originally constructed with 

34 rows of seating, the theater was enlarged in Roman times 

with an additional 21 rows. Today up to 15,000 visitors can 

be seated at the ancient venue. Besides the imposing Ancient 

Theater of Epidaurus, the Little Theater of Ancient Epidaurus 

is hosting Musical July, an annual series of events 

ranging from music to theater. 

king of Thebes, to his downfall, as the 

truth about his descent is revealed and 

his subsequent arrival in Athens where 

he is given refuge, the joint story will unfold 

at the ancient theater on August 8 

and 9. The cast features Michail Marmarinos, 

Karyofyllia Karabeti, Mania Papadimitriou 

and Dimitris Piatas, among 

others, as well as a 21-member chorus. 

The tragic story of a mother who kills 

her children when driven to despair after 

her husband abandons her, Euripides’ 

“Medea,” which has inspired artists 

throughout the centuries, is up next. 

Directed by the distinguished Anatoly 

Vasiliev, the award-winning founder and 

artistic director of the Moscow School of 

Dramatic Arts Theater, “Medea” will go 

on stage August 15 and 16. Leading 

Greek actress Lydia Koniordou will play 

the desperate mother, accompanied by 

co-stars Nikos Psarras, Giorgos Gallos and 

Aglaia Pappa. 

This year’s program will end with Angela 

Brouskou’s Theatro Domatiou and 

a performance of heavyweight tragedy 

“Agamemnon,” on August 22 and 23. 

After the fall of Troy, the victorious King 

Agamemnon returns to his homeland, 

but his newly found arrogance, an act of 

hubris to the gods, leads to his eventual 

death. This is the first time that director 

Brouskou is to stage a production at Epidaurus, 

but she has long experience with 

ancient tragedies. Seasoned actor Minas 

Hadzisavvas will play Agamemnon, 

with Amalia Moutoussi joining him as 

Clytemnestra, Parthenopi Bouzouri as 

Cassandra and Maximos Moumouris in 

the role of Aegisthus. 

HOW TO GET THERE 

Situated within the 

archaeological site of the 

Sanctuary of Asclepius, the 

Ancient Theater of 

Epidaurus is about two 

hours by car from Athens 

and half an hour from 

Nafplion. 

Specially scheduled buses 

make return trips to the 

theater on the days of 

performances. 

The Little Theater of 

Epidaurus is situated in the 

seaside town of Palaia 

Epidavros. Please note that 

there is no return bus to 

Athens following 

performances at this venue. 

For more information 

on bus services for 

both venues contact: KTEL 

Argolidas, 100 Kifissou 

Avenue, tel 210.512.2513, 

210.512.2516 and 

210.513.4588. For details, 

visit www.greekfestival.gr. 

Small in size 

The diminutive brother of the Ancient 

Theater of Epidaurus, the so-called 

Little Theater, makes up what it lacks 

in size with style and charm. 

The 4th-century BC theater, unlike 

its bigger brother, was built for smallscale 

performances aimed at locals. 

Comprising nine tiers with 18 rows of 

benches, seating some 2,000 people, inscriptions 

on the stone seats dedicated 

to the “choregoi” (patrons) tell us that 

the theater was built in honor of 

Dionysus. 

The Little Theater of Ancient Epidaurus 

was closed to the public until 

1995, when the Friends of Music Society 

of the Athens Concert Hall convinced 

the Central Archaeological 

Council to make the venue available for 

a four-weekend series of musical performances 

in the summer. Musical 

July, as the event was titled, came under 

the aegis of the Greek Festival in 

2002. 

Now, in 2008, the events being held 

at the venue have been diversified to 

include theater too. 

Though the program is certainly

e, not style 

not as lofty as that of the large Ancient 

Theater of Epidaurus, the Little 

Theater’s unique, cozy atmosphere 

and stunning architecture continue to 

attract the public every year. 

Events this year kick off this Friday 

and Saturday with a performance of 

Heiner Muller’s (1925-1995) modern 

adaptation of Sophocles’ “Philoctetes,” 

staged by the acclaimed German director 

Matthias Langhoff. The play 

has been translated into Greek by 

Eleni Varopoulou and stars three veteran 

Greek actors, Lefteris Voyatzis, 

Christos Loulis and Minas Hatzisavvas. 

Continuing with Sophocles, controversial 

director Theodoros Terzopoulos 

will present what he describes as a 

“stage synthesis” based on the tragedy 

“Ajax” on July 4 and 5 with his Attis 

Theater. 

The performance was developed 

during rehearsals in which the actors 

– Thanasis Alevras, Tasos Dimas, Miltiades 

Fiorentzis, Sofia Hill, Antonis 

Myriagos, Nikos Papaioannou, Savvas 

Stroubos and Giorgos Tzortzis – and the 

director contemplated the different 

themes running through the play. 

Lightening the atmosphere, a staple 

at the Little Theater and one of the most 

versatile singers on the live Greek circuit 

today, Savina Yannatou will appear 

on July 11 and 12 with her ensemble 

Primavera en Salonico. Joined by Tunisia’s 

Lamia Bedioui and Greece’s 

Martha Mavroeidi, the ensemble will 

play melodies from the Mediterranean 

and beyond. 

The following weekend, July 18 and 

19, Greek composer Periklis Koukos 

presents a program titled “Lyrical Dialogues,” 

featuring extracts from works 


THE EVENT 

Choreographed by Pina 

Bausch, Gluck’s ‘Orfeo 

ed Euridice’ will be 

performed by the Ballet 

de l’Opera National de 

Paris on July 19 and 20. 

[Ursula Kaufmann] 

Director Theodoros Terzopoulos will present his own take on Sophocles’ ‘Ajax’ 

with his Attis Theater company. [Johanna Weber] 

by Koukos, Dvorak, Manuel de Falla, 

Handel, Yiannis Constantinidis, 

Massenet, Xavier Montsalvatge, George 

Gershwin, Robert Schumann and Kurt 

Weill. 

The last concert of the series brings 

to the stage one of Greece’s most celebrated 

and historical voices: Maria 

Farantouri with songs by Manos Hadjidakis, 

among others. Titled “The 

Tragic End of Love,” the performance 

also includes narratives and songs inspired 

by tales of unrequited love from 

Greek mythology, written by Agathi 

Dimitrouka. 

Fiona Shaw: From ‘Harry 

Potter’ to ‘Happy Days’ 

Irish stage and film actress talks to Athens Plus 

Fiona Shaw, the versatile Irish actress 

with a long career in theater and a rich 

presence in the world of film, returns 

to the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus 

to interpret the character of Winnie 

in Samuel Beckett’s “Happy Days” on 

July 4 and 5. Directed by Deborah 

Warner, the National Theater of 

Great Britain production also stars 

Tim Potter. 

Athens Plus caught up with Shaw 

to discuss modern theater as opposed 

to ancient drama, “Harry Potter” 

and why performing at the ancient 

theater is a rare privilege. 

Acting rituals 

‘Epidaurus should continue 

to be the altar on which we 

sacrifice and express our 

desires’ 

How does it feel to be heading back 

to Epidaurus? 

We are coming back because so 

many people wanted to see the play. 

It doesn’t feel so much like coming 

back, but like finishing something 

that we started. If half of the audience 

is Greek, for the rest of the audience, 

to go to such a miraculous site and to 

have a play in English is a great 

evening. 

Staging modern plays at the 

Ancient Theater of Epidaurus is still 

an issue of controversy. What is 

your take on that? 

All great plays come from the same 

place as the first great plays. Epidaurus 

is a great theater and so there is 

an enormous connection with what 

is written now and what was written 

then. There is no reason why theater 

should not embrace the present as 

well as the past. Back then, the Greek 

works were modern, contemporary 

plays, dealing with the same issues, 

the human factor. Epidaurus should 

continue to be the altar on which we 

sacrifice and express our desires. 

What kind of role can theater play 

in the technology-infatuated world 

we live in? 

Although we live in an interactive 

world, the experiences that people 

have with other people is fundamental 

and you always return to that. 

Theater had problems before technology. 

Film, for instance, interfered 

with it. Yet to hear, to see actors expose 

themselves on behalf of the audience 

remains sacrificial. Theater 

may be on the upswing; there is always 

a desire for something that is 

not edited, or owned by a computer 

server. Theater still carries the complexity 

of reality; it’s visceral and emotional. 

Any current film projects? 

I just finished shooting a film directed 

by American director Terrence 

Malick, “Tree of Life.” It was 

wonderful. Film can be a really meaningful 

experience. I love this kind of 

adventure, just like with the theater. 

What about films like “Harry 

Potter”? 

“Harry Potter” was a particular phenomenon, 

it was fantastic to be part 

of it, really interesting, but it doesn’t 

affect my daily life. I get on with my 

work. 

Including playing at Epidaurus... 

One of the great privileges of my life 

is to play there – and one of the most 

difficult. The Greek generosity of 

having an English-Irish spoken play 

in that theater is beyond anything I 

have done in my life. 

Versatile Irish actress Fiona Shaw is back to Epidaurus to perform the role of 

Winnie once more. [Evi Fylaktou] 

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EXHIBITIONS 

ATHENS 

a.antonopoulou.art 

20 Aristophanous, Psyrri 

tel 210.321.4994. 

Group exhibition featuring works by 

Greek and international artists. (To July 

18.) 

Astrolavos Gallery 

11 Xanthippou, Kolonaki 

tel 210.729.4342. 

“2007-2008 Exclusives,” a group 

exhibition. (To July 19.) 

B&M Theocharakis Foundation 

9 Vas. Sofias & Merlin, Kolonaki 

tel 210.361.1206. 

“Paris Peinture,” works by international 

artists who spent time in the French 

metropolis. (To October 12.) 

Benaki Museum 

17 Vas. Sofias & 1 Koumbari, Kolonaki 

tel 210.367.1000. 

“Exploring Greece: Photographs – 

1898-1913 – from the Hubert Pernot 

Collection.” (To August 31.) 

Benaki Museum 

Pireos Street Annex 

138 Pireos & Andronikou, Gazi 

tel 210.345.3111-3. 

“Legorreta + Legorreta: Aspects and 

Color – Mystery and Magic in 

Architecture.” (To July 27.) 

Exhibition of works painted by artist 

Gerasimos Steris during the time he 

spent in Greece between 1926 and 

1936, from the Koutoulakis Collection. 

(To July 27.) 

“Contemporary Monuments: 1981- 

2008 – Works from the Sandretto Re 

Rebaudengo Collection.” (To July 27.) 

Bernier-Eliades Gallery 

11 Eptachalkou, Thiseion 

tel 210.341.3935. 

Group exhibition of paintings and 

sculptures by Moshekwa Langa, Lionel 

Esteve and Liang Wei. (To July 10.) 

The Breeder 

6 Evmorfopoulou, Psyrri 

tel 210.331.7527. 

Solo exhibition featuring works by 

Stelios Faitakis. (To June 30). 

Byzantine & Christian Museum 

22 Vas. Sofias, Kolonaki 

tel 210.721.1027/723.2178. 

Works inspired by Byzantine religious 

icon painting, by the Greek artist 

Omiros. (To August 31.) 

Cats & Marbles 

12 Fokylidou, tel 210.361.3942. 

“Mandalas of the Amazon,” paintings 

by Brazilian artist Ananda. (To July 12.) 

Center of Folk Art & Tradition 

6 A. Hadzimichali, Plaka 

tel 210.324.3972. 

“Photographic Encounters,” 

photographs by Alexander Mihailov and 

Eleftheria Kousiaki. (To June 30.) 

Cycladic Art Museum 

4 Neofytou Douka, Kolonaki 

tel 210.722.8321-3. 

Paintings, drawings and threedimensional 

works representing all the 

movements of the Russian avant-garde 

movement (1900s-1930s) from the 

Costakis Collection of Thessaloniki’s 

State Museum of Modern Art. (To 

October 20.) 

E31 Gallery 

31-33 Evripidou, Psyrri 

tel 210.321.0881. 

“When Oscar met the Robots,” group 

exhibition of works by Giorgos 

Yiannopoulos, Giorgos Theodoridis, 

Costas Roussakis, Vassilis H., Ioanna 

Fragouli and Dimitris Karantinopoulos. 

(To July 31.) 

Ekfrasi - Yianna 

Grammatopoulou Gallery 

9A Valaoritou, Kolonaki 

tel 210.360.7598. 

“New Arrivals,” works by seven young 

artists (Gerasimos Avlamis, Simos Veis, 

Antonis Larios, Stella Pagoni, Irini 

Papadimitriou, Vassilis Soulis and Voula 

Ferentinou). (To July 26.) 

Eleni Koroneou Gallery 

5-7 Mitsaion, tel 210.924.4271. 

Exhibition of paintings, sculptures and 

more by Thomas Helbig. (To June 30.) 

Exerevnitis 

6 Irakleitou, Kolonaki 

tel 210.362.7159 

“Donna Martin Graduates!” Group 

exhibition. (To August 15.) 

Eugenides Foundation 

387 Syngrou, tel 210.946.9600. 

A group exhibition organized to 

celebrate World Environment Day. 

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Yiannis Moralis retrospective 

Α large retrospective on the work of the distinguished, 

92-year-old Greek artist Yiannis 

Moralis opens this Saturday at the Goulandris 

Museum of Modern Art on Andros. The 

exhibition will include paintings, drawings 

and sculptures selected by the artist himself. 

Moralis is considered one of the most important 

artists of the so-called Thirties Generation, 

which explored the idea of “Greekness” 

(ellinikotita) in art. Moralis paints 

large, abstract shapes, each in a different color, 

while his early works include a series of 

well-known portraits. As a whole, his works 

inspire a sense of monumentality and balance. 

At the Goulandris Museum of 

Contemporary Art on Andros (tel 

22820.22490) to September 28. 

Goya the engraver 

Participating artists are Kleio Bolieraki, 

Vangelis Tzermias, Ilias Papanikolaou, 

Marina Valesioti-Agathou, Vassiliki 

Tsoutsouva and Yiannis Panoussis. (To 

July 31.) 

Frissiras Museum 

3 & 7 Monis Asteriou, Plaka 

tel 210.323.4678. 

“The New Force of Painting,” group 

exhibition of works by Mateo Andrea, 

Daryoush Asgar, Elisabeth Gabriel and 

many others. (To July 27.) 

Herakleidon 

Experience in Visual Arts 

16 Irakleidon, Thiseion 

tel 210.346.1981. 

“Toulouse-Lautrec & the Belle Epoque 

in Paris and Athens,” posters, prints 

and sketches by French artist Henri de 

Toulouse-Lautrec. (Extended to October 

5, with new acquisitions.) 

Exhibition on the work of German 

photographer Winfried Bullinger, 

featuring caves in Ethiopia, Sudan, 

Peru, Germany and Greece. (To 

September 14.) 

Ileana Tounda 

Contemporary Art Center 

48 Armatolon & Klefton, Ambelokipi 

tel 210.643.9466. 

“No More Coal!” Grotesque portraits of 

lonely, unidentifiable beings, by 

Katerina Christidi. (To June 28.) 

Kalfayan Gallery 

11 Haritos, Kolonaki 

210.721.7679. 

Drawings and photographs by Panos 

Tsagaris. (To July 25.) 

Kappatos Gallery 

12 Athinas, tel 210.321.7931. 

“Entropy,” group exhibition of works by 

artists Daphne Barbageorgopoulou, 

Petros Moris, Toula Ploumi, Costas 

Sachpazis, Giorgos Tourlas, Yiannis 

Kokkalis, Philippos Kavakas and Geeta 

Roopnarine. (To July 19.) 

Magna Gallery 

1 Gelonos, Kolonaki, tel 210.645.3290. 

“Paths,” exhibition of paintings by 

Danae Makinon. (To July 25.) 

Manifactura Gallery 

28 Zoodochou Pigis, Exarchia 

210.381.1470 

Works by Fotis Kouzinos, an artist who 

is mostly involved with creations for 

public spaces. (To July 5.) 

Martinos Gallery 

24 Pindarou, Kolonaki 

tel 210.360.9449. 

Paintings and sculptures created by 

Leda Papaconstantinou during the 

decade 1986-1996. (To July 18.) 

Melina Mercouri Foundation 

9-11 Polygnotou, Plaka 

tel 210.331.5601. 

“Melina’s Visions,” photographs, 

documents and video clips of the late 

actress and culture minister. 

(Permanent display.) 

Melina Cultural Center 

66 Irakleidon & Thessalonikis, 

Thiseion, tel 210.345.2150. 

Schoolchildren display their personal 

collections in the exhibition “Young 

Collectors.” (To June 30.) 

Municipal Arts Center 

Eleftherias Park, Vas. Sofias 

tel 210.723.2603. 

Engravings by Maria Papadimitriou. (To 

June 29.) 

Municipal Gallery 

51 Pireos, tel 210.323.1841. 

Retrospective on Mark Hadjipateras, 

with paintings, sculptures, 

assemblages, monotypes and more 

from 1978 to the present. (To August 

31.) 

Potnia Thiron 

7 Zaimi, Exarchia, tel 210.330.7380. 

Solo exhibition by Alekos Fassianos. (To 

July 4.) 

Qbox Gallery 

10 Armodiou, Varvakeios Sq 

tel 211.119.9991. 

“Loop Ahead,” installations and drawings 

by Lillian Lykiardopoulou. (To June 28.) 

Technohoros 

4 Lembessi & Makriyianni 

tel 210.922.8370. 

“Welcome to the Club,” works by Eva 


ARTS 

More than 200 engravings by Francisco de 

Goya (1746-1828) are being presented in an 

exhibition that has just opened at the National 

Gallery. Curated by Marilena Kassimati, the 

exhibition includes prints from some of 

Goya’s most important series: “Los Caprichos,” 

“Los Desastres de la Guerra” and the 

“La Tauromaquia” among them. Most of the 

prints at the exhibition were created in the 

early decades of the 19th century. They belong 

to the permanent collection of the National 

Gallery and were acquired by Marinos 

Kalligas (the director of the National Gallery 

from 1949-1971) during the early 1960s. The 

exhibition is dedicated to his memory. 

At the National Gallery (50 Vassileos Constantinou, tel 210.723.5937) 

to October 20. 

Vasdeki, Eleni Livanou, Dimitris Miliotis, 

Georgia Dalagiorgou, Katerina 

Papadimitropoulou and Nikos 

Stavrakantonakis. (To July 5.) 

Titanium Yiayiannos Gallery 

44 Vas. Constantinou 

tel 210.729.7644. 

Solo exhibition by Evi Mitrakou, whose 

paintings are inspired by ancient Greek 

architecture. (To June 28.) 

Zoumboulakis Gallery 

20 Kolonaki Square 

tel 210.360.8278 

“I hate to be controlled,” works by 

Christina Dara. (To July 5.) 

Xippas Gallery 

53D Sophocleous, tel 210.331.9333. 

Sketches, a video animation, a sound 

installation and more by Denis Savary. 

(To July 20.) 

SUBURBS 

Art City 

37th km of the Athens-Lamia 

Highway, Malakasa Junction 

tel 229.509.8222. 

This multifaceted, artistic complex 

established by Stavros Michalarias 

hosts permanent and temporary 

exhibitions, as well space for selling 

and buying works of art, including 

paintings, sculptures, antiques and 

icons. Also art and design shops, 

valuations and cultural events. 

Philippos Tsichritzis Foundation 

for the Visual Arts 

1 Grigoriou Afxentiou & 18 Cassaveti, 

Kifissia, tel 210.801.9975. 

“4 Fugas,” paintings by Manolis Charos. 

(To July 18.) 

ELEFSINA 

Leonidas Kanellopoulos 

Cultural Center 

Dragoume St 

tel 210.553.7302. 

Engravings, drawings and photographs 

of Elefsina from the 17th century to the 

early 20th century. (Opens July 4 and 

runs to September 7.) 

THESSALONIKI 

Kodra Former Military Camp 

Kalamaria, tel 2310.481.711. 

“Cheapart 08: Ten Years of Cheapart in 

Thessaloniki.” (To July 10.) 

Macedonian Museum of 

Contemporary Art 

154 Egnatia 

tel 2310.281.567/240.002. 

“Location,” exhibition displaying onequarter 

of the museum’s collection of 

modern artworks by Greek and foreign 

artists. (To August 31.) 

“Family Affairs,” photography 

exhibition by Dimitris Tsoublekas, part 

of the Photobiennale. (To August 18.) 

French Institute 

2A Stratou, tel 2310.821231. 

“Paul Louis: Nice between 1930-1950” 

and another exhibition on the work of 

Jacques-Henri Lartigue. Both 

exhibitions have been organized within 

the context of the Thessaloniki 

Photobiennale. (To July 11.) 

Lola Nikolaou Gallery 

52 Tsimiski, tel 2310.240.416. 

“Barbie is Dead,” sketches, 

constructions and collages by Leda 

Papaconstantinou. (To August 20.) 

Paradisos Baths 

Egnatia & Aristotelous 

tel 2310.226.931. 

Photography exhibition with works by 

Yiannis Karanikolas. (To June 28.) 

State Museum 

of Contemporary Art 

21 Kolokotroni, Lazariston Monastery 

tel 2310.589.140. 

“Lost Vanguard Found: Architecture 

and Art in Russia, 1915-1935.” (To 

September 28.) 

Thessaloniki Center 

of Contemporary Art 

Warehouse B1, Thessaloniki Port 

tel 2310.546.683/593.270. 

“Revolution I Love You,” exhibitiontribute 

to May 1968, jointly organized 

by the Thessaloniki Film Festival and 

the Historein journal, with various 

parallel events. (To August 31.) 

“NO BORDERS (Just N.E.W.S.),” an 

exhibition in cooperation with the 

International AICA and the Brussels 

Contemporary Art Center “La 

Centrale Electrique.” (To September 

28.) 

Museum of Byzantine Culture 

2 Stratou, tel 2310.868.570. 

Group exhibition of photographs 

exploring faith. Part of the 2008 

Photobiennale, organized by the 

Thessaloniki Photography Center. 

Participating artists include Matteo 

Danesin, Emin Altan, Jan Van Ijken, 

Patrick Brown and many others. (To 

August 30.) 

KYTHERA 

Zeidoros Art Center, Kapsali. 

“Small Sparta,” photographs by Yiannis 

Stathatos. (To July 17.) 

LESVOS 

Museum of Olive Oil Production 

Aghia Paraskevi, tel 22530.32.300. 

“Takis Tloupas: Photography is Light.” 

(To July 13.) 

NAFPLION 

Alpha Bank Cultural Center 

Emmanouil Dalamanga & Kolletti. 

“Mythological Subjects in the Painting of 

Gerasimos Steris” and “The Image of 

Myth in Ancient Coins.” (To November 

2.) 

POROS 

Citronne Gallery 

Poros Beach, tel 22980.22401. 

“Sea: Four Artists - Four Approaches,” 

works by Maria Philopoulou, Tasos 

Matzavinos, Kostas Papanikolaou and 

Nana Vetta. (To July 12.) 

TINOS 

Marble Crafts Museum 

Panormos, tel 22830.312.90. 

“Aegaio,” sculptures by Alex Milona. 

Opens tomorrow. (Opens June 28 and 

runs to September 30.) 

Loutra 

Photographs by Evgenia Koumantarou. 

An exhibition curated by Christina Chandri 

and organized in cooperation with the 

Museum of Cycladic Art. (To August 31.) 

PRESENTATION 

BY ALEXANDRA KOROXENIDIS 

Abstract views 

of Spetses 

swimmers 

The recent works of artist Lizzie Calligas, currently 

on view at “Sea Pastels,” her solo exhibition 

at the Museum of Hydra’s Historical 

Archives, look like watercolors and studies 

on the tonal gradations of color, but are 

actually prints of video stills on an absorbant, 

heavy, cotton-based paper which is 

normally used for watercolors. 

For this particular body of work, Calligas 

used the medium of video to document in 

high zoom people moving around the beach 

and going into the water. She then singled 

out the stills that most interested her and 

turned them into archival inkjet prints. The 

exhibition on Hydra includes six vertical 

prints and seven corresponding horizontal 

video stills, each a cropped version of the respective 

print and all large in format. 

By turning out images of a visual effect belonging 

to a medium other than the one she 

has used (in this case, making images that 

approximate watercolors), Calligas blurs 

the boundaries between different media and 

techniques. 

In addition, she prefers not to fully disclose 

the subject matter of her works, leaving the 

viewer to guess at what exactly is being 

shown. Her works actually depict the bodies 

of the swimmers up close: so close that 

the clarity of the image gives way to vague, 

hazy and indeterminate forms. In certain images, 

the human figures appear clearer 

than in others. The overall impression, however, 

is of semi-abstract, pastel-toned landscapes 

of a transparency and ethereal quality 

typical of watercolors. 

“Sea Pastels” is actually the reversal of the 

“Swimmers” series, an earlier body of work 

that won the Golden Pharos prize at the 2005 

Biennale of Alexandria. 

Black and white rather than color, the earlier 

series consists of photographic prints depicting 

the sea from a distance. The swimmers 

appear as barely discernible dots, 

traces on the vastness of the sea. Again, the 

content of the image was left vague. At a first 

glance, the images look like abstract shapes 

or galaxy formations, rather than sea landscapes. 

In “Sea Pastels,” Calligas has zoomed in 

on rather than out of her subject matter and 

has created landscapes not out of the sea, but 

of the swimmers and parts of their bodies in 

the water. A bather’s shoulders or back are 

transformed into pastel-colored terrains. 

In both series, Calligas spent hours observing 

the swimmers and the reflections 

of the light on the water. From the balcony 

of her summer home in Spetses, she 

watched the movement of the people on the 

beach and took note of the smallest changes 

in color and light as the day advanced. In 

“Sea Pastels,” corporeality melts into color 

and light and becomes calming, abstract 

landscapes. 

“Sea Pastels,” at the Museum of Hydra’s 

Historical Archives in Hydra port (tel 

22980.52335) through July 12. The exhibition is 

curated by art historian Christina Petrinou.

An architectural 

recipe for better 

human beings 


ARTS 

The Juarez complex, which houses the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Supreme Court in Mexico City (2005). 

[Jose Ignacio Gonzalez Manterola, courtesy of CEMEX] 

La Purificadora Hotel in Puebla, 

Mexico (2007). 

[Courtesy of Undine Prohl] 

The Camino Real Hotel in Monterrey, Mexico (2007). [Allan Vallejo] A residence in Hawaii (2002). [Lourdes Legorreta] 

A Benaki exhibition on the work of the Mexican 

firm Legorreta + Legorreta shows how modern 

style combines with traditional elements 

BY ALEXANDRA KOROXENIDIS 

Since its foundation in the early 1960s, the 

objective of the Mexican team Legorreta 

+ Legorreta has been an architecture 

inspired by human values. Ricardo Legorreta 

and his associates are not interested 

in an architecture that only architects 

can appreciate, but one which “responds 

to the needs of the users, to the 

city, to the environment, to a schedule 

and budget” and, most of all, “to the artistic 

and spiritual needs of the people.” 

“Legorreta + Legorreta: Aspects and 

Color – Mystery and Magic in Architecture,” 

an exhibition at the Pireos annex 

of the Benaki Museum organized by the 

Hellenic Institute of Architecture 

(www.heliarch.gr) and curated by architect 

Anna Skiada, presents some of the 

team’s most prominent projects and reveals 

a distinctive architectural style 

typified by the use of color, light and solid, 

geometric shapes. 

Ricardo Legorreta has incorporated 

aspects of traditional Mexican architecture 

in a modern, minimalist style and has succeeded 

in using elements that are usually 

associated with residences – for example 

the vernacular hacienda – in large, public 

buildings. Privacy, large, open spaces 

that connect the interior and the exterior 

and the play of natural light and water 

are some of the most recurrent aspects of 

his designs. They afford a sense of serenity, 

privacy and warmth. 

One of the firm’s convictions is that architecture 

should achieve functionality, 

efficiency and cost, but should also opt for 

environments that are “human and friendly 

and have an atmosphere of intimacy, 

peace and optimism.” In their work, large 

walls, partitions and 

geometric blocks are 

painted in earthy tones 

of ocher, red and sienna, 

inspired by traditional 

Mexican architecture. 

Through the use of color, 

Legorreta transforms 

his often monumental, 

public structures and 

their minimalist, modern 

style into inviting 

and visually pleasant 

spaces. Terraces and 

atriums, which open to 

natural light, evoke a 

sense of spaciousness 

and contact with nature. 

Although Legorreta 

lives in Mexico City, one of the most 

highly populated cities in the world, he 

strives to make living an experience 

where privacy and a sense of comfort are 

priorities. His belief is that contemporary 

architects should take advantage of technology 

and information in order to create 

buildings that make people “better human 

beings” and that “architecture should be 

at the service of society, above personal 

interests and false objectives.” 

Approximately 100 photographs and 25 

designs, combined with large-scale models, 

books and DVDs are presented at the 

Benaki exhibition, helping the viewer understand 

the style that has brought this 

Mexican architectural firm to the world’s 

attention. 

International acclaim 

Ricardo Legorreta was born in 1931 in 

Mexico City. He trained as an architect in 

Mexico and was an apprentice to the 

renowned engineer and architect Luis Barragan 

(1902-1988), one of the first to make 

use of elements from traditional Mexican 

architecture and to incorporate his designs 

in natural backdrops. These traits 

have both influenced Legorreta’s work. 

In 1963, Legorreta and his colleagues, 

Noe Castro and Carlos Vargas, established 

Legorreta Arcquitectos (renamed 

Legorreta + Legorreta in 2000). They soon 

gained an international reputation 

through projects such as the Camino 

Real hotel chain in Mexico City, Cancun 

and Ixtapa, while during the 60s and 70s 

Social service 

‘Architecture should be at the 

service of society, above personal 

interests and false objectives’ 

they designed office buildings for Seguros 

America, Banamex, Smith & Kline, Nissan 

and Renault. Low-income housing projects 

and residences also made up a large 

part of their activity. 

During the 80s, Legorreta went international. 

Legorreta and his team designed 

buildings in the United States, Latin 

America, South Africa, the Middle East and 

Europe. In the early 90s, Ricardo Legorreta’s 

son Victor joined the office, which 

nowadays employs around 60 people. Recently, 

Legorreta + Legorreta has worked 

with the federal state government of 

Mexico, as well as with US public institutions. 

Some of the buildings they have 

designed are the South Texas Institute of 

the Arts in 2006 and, more recently, the 

College of Business & Computer Science 

in Qatar in 2008. 

Ricardo Legorreta has received multiple 

awards – including the Gold Medal 

from the American Institute of Architects 

in 1999, a recognition award from Mexico’s 

ARPAFIL (Art, Architecture, Patrimony) 

in 2003 and the gold medal from 

the Panamerican Association of Architects 

in 2005. 

“Legorreta + Legorreta: Aspects 

and Color – Mystery and Magic in 

Architecture” at the Benaki’s Pireos Street 

annex (138 Pireos & Andronikou, tel 

210.345.3111, www.benaki.gr) through July 27. 

Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays 10 

a.m.-6 p.m, Fridays-Saturdays 10 a.m - 10 p.m. 

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His appearances on stages worldwide 

as well as on both the big and 

small screen have propelled Mikhail 

Baryshnikov to a level of prominence 

rarely seen in the field of 

dance. 

Baryshnikov may have just 

turned 60, but for a man who was 

once described by Time magazine 

as “the greatest living dancer,” age 

is not a drawback. The multifaceted 

artist with the fascinating life story 

is once more about to defy age 

and gravity with a series of performances 

at the Athens festival’s 

Pireos 260 venue, July 5 to 10. 

In what is bound to be a memorable 

performance, Baryshnikov 

has teamed up with acclaimed 

Swedish choreographer Mats Ek, 

dancer Ana Laguna as well as American 

dancer and choreographer 

David Neumann. 

Titled “Three Duets,” the program 

will feature three choreographies. 

The evening will kick off with the 

2005 “Memory,” choreographed 

by Mats Ek, who will also be performing 

alongside Laguna. A world 

premiere, Neumann’s “The Common 

Foreign Language of the Red- 

Haired People,” with the music of 

Philip Glass, is up next and will be 

performed by Baryshnikov and 

Neumann. The legendary artist 

will get together with Laguna for the 

final part, 2007’s “Place,” once more 

directed by Ek. 

Baryshnikov, whose striking 

dance talent is coupled with a nat- 

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Dance legend defies 

age and gravity 

ural charm, making him captivating 

on stage, was born in Latvia – 

then part of the USSR – in 1948. 

He was spotted at an early age 

and went on to become a star 

dancer at the Kirov Ballet Theater, 

having well-known local choreographers 

create works especially for 

him. Despite the benefits that came 

with his ballet star status, Baryshnikov 

longed to break away from the 

strict barriers of the genre and experiment 

with more contemporary 

forms of dance. In 1974, while 

on tour in Canada, he defected and 

moved to the USA. 

His dream came true in New York, 

where he gradually turned his full 

attention to contemporary dance. 

His resume includes working with 

landmark choreographer George 

Balanchine as well as Jerome Robbins 

at the New York City Ballet and 

a 10-year stint as artistic director of 

the American Ballet Theater. 

Among his other initiatives, 

Baryshnikov, along with Mark Morris, 

founded the White Oak Dance 

Project, which created new choreographies 

to challenge modern dance. 

A few years ago, the Baryshnikov 

Dance Foundation opened the 

Baryshnikov Arts Center in Manhattan, 

an institution dedicated to 

bringing together and promoting 

the work of artists from different 

countries and diverse fields. 

Keen to keep broadening his 

horizons, Baryshnikov has tried 

out the big screen and left his mark 


ON STAGE 

BY KATERINA VOUSSOURA 

Mikhail Baryshnikov set to give a series of performances at the Pireos 260 venue 

Mikhail Baryshnikov will join forces with Ana Laguna for one of the ‘Three Duets,’ Mats Ek’s 2007 ‘Place.’ [Bengt Wanselius] 

A DREAM TEAM 

OF MODERN DANCE 

Swedish choreographer Mats 

Ek is the son of the 

distinguished Birgit Cullberg, 

founder of the acclaimed 

Cullberg Ballet. Perhaps the 

best known representative of 

the contemporary Swedish 

dance scene, Ek was artistic 

director of the Cullberg 

Ballet from 1985 to 1993 and 

has collaborated with many 

acclaimed dance companies, 

including the Nederlands 

Dans Theater. 

Award-winning New Yorkbased 

dancer and 

choreographer David 

Neumann has had a lot of 

theater experience which he 

likes to incorporate in 

dance. His work is wellknown 

for its humorous 

twists. 

Award-winning dancer Ana 

Laguna, who is married to 

Ek, has been a member of 

the Nederlands Dans 

Theater as well as the 

Cullberg Ballet and has 

given numerous memorable 

performances. A devoted 

dance teacher, she has left 

her mark on the theater as 

well. 

on the small screen. As the womanizing 

ballet dancer Yuri Kopeikine 

in 1977’s “The Turning Point,” he 

was nominated for an Academy 

Award for Best Actor in a Supporting 

Role, while in what must have 

been an emotionally challenging 

role, he played the part of a ballet 

star who has defected but whose 

plane is forced to land in the USSR 

in 1985’s “White Nights,” starring 

alongside Gregory Hines. 

One of the striking things about 

the volatile artist is that he has managed 

to become a household name 

among different generations. Considered 

by many to be a sex symbol 

and having often made news in 

newspaper and magazine columns, 

he has succeeded in wooing over 

younger people too, after a series of 

appearances as Aleksandr Petrovsky, 

the eccentric artist boyfriend 

of Sarah Jessica Parker’s trademark 

character Carrie Bradshaw in 

the hit HBO series “Sex & the City.” 

Recently, Baryshnikov also revealed 

his talent as a photographer, 

with his “Merce My Way” exhibition 

depicting the work of choreographer 

Merce Cunningham that went 

on display in New York from March 

to May. 

Baryshnikov, the man who admitted 

in an interview with Larry 

King in 2002 that art (and dance) is 

a selfish experience and that a 

dancer’s life is a hard life is bound 

to present a definitely intriguing 

show. 

Theater from the 

American South 

to Vienna Woods 

Avant-garde German theater as well as an 

award-winning 20th-century play by the Greek 

National Theater are among this week’s theater 

highlights. 

The world-renowned, Berlin-based 

Schaubuhne am Lehniner Platz theater company 

is back, following last summer’s sold-out 

performances at the 2007 Athens Festival. Wellknown 

for its groundbreaking approaches to 

classical plays, the company will stage Tennessee 

Williams’s “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” June 

30 to July 2, with “Hamlet” scheduled for the 

following week. 

In a challenging mise-en-scene, director 

Thomas Ostermeier, who has also been the 

company’s artistic director since 1999, has taken 

Williams’s play out of its original setting – 

the Deep American South – and transferred it 

to the present day. Through the father-and-son 

conflict, all the problems that usually plague 

family life, such as lies and inheritance issues, 

are brought to the surface. 

Founded in 1962, the company’s aim is to 

challenge social and political conventions. Its 

repertoire further includes works by contemporary 

playwrights. The current production premiered 

in Berlin in January 2007 to rave reviews. 

Acclaimed German theater actors including 

Josef Bierbichler, Kirsten Dene and Mark 

Waschke play the main characters. Unfortunately 

– for those without tickets – both “Cat 

on a Hot Tin Roof” and “Hamlet” are sold out. 

In his first production as artistic director of 

the National Theater, Yiannis Houvardas is staging 

Odon von Horvath’s 1931 play “Tales 

from the Vienna Woods.” Set in Vienna before 

Hitler’s rise to power, the drama castigates the 

hypocrisy of society at the time, through the 

story of a young woman who abandons her fiance 

after she falls in love with a scoundrel. 

The life of Marianne, played by Angeliki 

Papoulia, is turned upside down and she faces 

rejection from all around her. “Tales from the 

Vienna Woods,” which won the Kleist award, 

is an incisive commentary on the functioning 

of late 1920s and early 30s Viennese society. 

Its importance becomes even greater when 

bearing in mind that it was written without the 

knowledge of what was to follow, namely the 

rise of the Nazi party and ultimately World War 

II. This gives today’s audience the hindsight to 

view the play in a more comprehensive light. 

Houvardas has assembled a strong cast, with 

actors Nikos Kouris, Olga Damani, Aleka Paizi 

and Themis Bazaka co-starring alongside 

Papoulia. The play will be staged June 27 to 30. 

Both will be staged at the Pireos 260 venue. For 

tickets, contact the Athens Fesival on tel 

210.327.2000. 

The sold-out performances of “Cat on a Hot 

Tin Roof” will take place June 30 to July 2. 

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Top 10 

Driving songs 

J.J. Cale 

Traveling Light 

“Traveling light is the 

only way to fly,” 

recommends the laidback 

artist. 

Johnny Cash 

Get Rhythm 

“Get rhythm when 

you get the blues,” 

goes the old number 

by the late country 

legend. 

The Breeders 

Drivin’ On 9 

Rolling country-rock 

diversion from the 

noisy girl rockers. 

The Doors 

Roadhouse Blues 

“Keep your eyes on 

the road, and your 

hands upon the 

wheel.” 

Crowded 

House 

Weather With You 

May the good 

weather be with you. 

Canned Heat 

On the Road Again 

“Well, I’m so tired of 

crying, 

But I’m out on the 

road again.” 

Lee 

Hazlewood 

Kari 

“The president is 

popping pills and 

paying all the old 

folks’ bills... Kari, I’m 

coming home.” 

Iggy Pop 

Passenger 

For traveling in the 

big city. Iggy is no 

country boy. 

Nat King Cole 

Get Your Kicks on 

Route 66 

Classic travel song 

recorded by many, 

including the Stones. 

The Beatles 

Drive My Car 

“Baby You Can Drive 

My Car” (if the trust is 

there). 

Lenny Kravitz moved 

Shows relocating after 

Lycabettus closure 

Authorities have decided to retract the recently 

imposed indefinite closure of the Lycabettus Theater 

over safety concerns at the open-air venue. The initial 

decision prompted local concert promoters to scramble 

for alternative locations, which remain valid, it has 

been announced. 

Didi Music, the organizer of an August 1 performance 

by Lenny Kravitz, has relocated the American rocker’s 

show to Terra Vibe at Malakassa, on the outskirts of 

northern Athens. Top-selling domestic pop-rock act 

Philippos Pliatsikas takes his July 4 performance to the 

Apostolos Nikolaidis Soccer Stadium, commonly known 

as Leoforos Alexandras, in the capital’s central Gyzi 

district. 

Seasoned Greek singer Haris Alexiou’s two Lycabettus 

dates, originally scheduled for June 27 and 28, have 

been unified for the latter date at Leoforos Alexandras. 

Visiting Brit James Blunt was forced to cancel two 

Athens shows after news of the Lycabettus closure 

broke just hours ahead of his first date here. 

No longer on the edge 

Anglo-lingo rockers gather 

Local English-language rock bands were traditionally 

confined to the music scene’s periphery here, but a 

number of these acts have managed to draw 

attention in recent years. Several of the scene’s 

better-known acts have gathered for one-day festivals 

in Athens (Vrachon Theater) on July 1 and 

Thessaloniki (Lazariston Monastery) two days later. 

The Patras-based pop-rock band Raining Pleasure, 

this circuit’s most commercially successful, headline 

the Thessaloniki bill with support from Matisse and 

Sunny Side of the Razor, fronted by local actress 

Sunny Hatziargyri. Matisse headline the Athens date 

on a bill that also includes the actress’s band as well 

as electro-rockers Cyanna. 


MUSIC 

Sounds around 

Rush expected 

Madonna 

tickets out 

Tickets for pop icon 

Madonna’s first ever show 

in Greece, scheduled for 

September 27 at the OAKA 

Sports Center in Athens as 

part of her “Sticky and 

Sweet” world tour, go on 

sale Friday, June 27, at 10 

a.m. Tickets, priced 

between 80 and 250 euros, 

will be made available at 

Ticket House in Athens (42 

Panepistimiou, 

210.360.8366), Ticket 

House in Thessaloniki 

(Olympion Cinema, Box 

Office 2, 10 Aristotelous Sq, 

tel 2310.378.691) and 

online at www.ticketpro.gr. 

The Thessaloniki ticketing 

agency, concertgoers 

should note, will offer 

tickets until August 1. 

Zanendaba Storytellers 

Lofty prospect New releases 

Turk composer 

shows his stuff 

Turkish pianist and 

composer Fazil Say, who has 

earned rave reviews beyond 

his homeland for his bold 

approach to his work, as 

well as a distinctive sound, 

joins forces with the 

Thessaloniki State Orchestra 

for an evening focusing on 

work by American 

composer George Gershwin 

at the Herod Atticus Theater 

in Athens on June 30. 

France’s Le Figaro 

newspaper has predicted 

that the 37-year-old, 

Ankara-born son of noted 

musicologist Ahmet Say is 

destined to become “one of 

the most significant artists 

of the 21st century.” 

Out of apartheid’s darkness 

During the years of apartheid in South Africa, music was an 

intrinsic part of the people’s struggle against oppression. The 

Zanendaba Storytellers, a group that emerged from the period’s 

darkness, is currently midway through a five-night run of shows in 

Athens. The group, whose activity is aimed at preserving and 

propagating the myths, music and tradition of the Zulus, South 

Africa’s largest ethnic group, will perform three more shows, 

tonight through Sunday, at the Angelon Vima Theater (36 

Satovriandou, Omonia, tel 210.524.2211-3). The performance 

includes singing, dancing and storytelling that echo the period of 

revolt as well as the joy prompted by apartheid’s demise. 

Performance lyrics, translated into Greek, will be distributed to 

concertgoers. 

Jeremy Jay 

A Place Where We Could Go (K 

Records) 

Jeremy Jay’s debut full-length release 

brings to light an earnest songwriter 

whose work fuses insight and romance 

through sparse pop covered with 

swinging 60s and lo-fi punk ways. Jay 

opens by wishing his listeners 

goodnight before drawing them into 

an appealing yet haunting world. 

Camper Van Beethoven 

Popular Songs of Great Enduring 

Strength And Beauty (Hitch-hyke) 

The recently reformed 80s group 

Camper Van Beethoven offers, for the 

first time, a self-selected compilation 

covering tex-mex, ska and folk-punk 

ground. Judging by the trends of today, 

“Popular Songs of Great Enduring 

Strength And Beauty” strongly 

indicates a forward-thinking past. 

Sonny Landreth 

From the Reach (Hitch-hyke) 

Based on an interesting concept, 

“From the Reach,” the latest album 

from Sonny Landreth, features blues 

material by the Mississippi guitarist 

intended to tailor-fit the styles of his 

guests. They include Mark Knopfler, 

Eric Clapton and Dr John. 

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FRIDAY JUNE 27 

Classical 

Les Talents Lyriques 

Under the baton of conductor Christophe 

Rousset, Les Talents Lyriques will present a 

program of religious Baroque-era compositions 

by Jean-Philippe Rameau, Marc-Antoine 

Charpentier and Andre Campra, along 

with sopranos Celine Scheen and Salome 

Haller, countertenor Emiliano Gonzalez- 

Toro, tenor Robert Getchell and bass Matthew 

Brook. 

ATHENS CONCERT HALL 1 Kokkali & Vas. 

Sofias, tel 210.728.2333. Starts at 9 p.m. at 

the Friends of Music Hall. 

Unicorn Ensemble 

The Unicorn Ensemble will present a series 

of medieval love songs from Austria’s Minnesanger 

tradition. 

NAFPLION FESTIVALBourtzi Castle, Nafplion. 

Starts at 9 p.m. For information/tickets: tel 

27520.27153/23332, www.nafplionfestival.gr. 

Greek 

Greek Theater Songs 

Showman Stamatis Kraounakis presents a 

tribute to the music and songs of Greek theater 

with the participation of veteran actors 

Anna Kalouta, Martha Vourtsi and Maro Kontou 

alongside young musicians Melina Tanagri, 

Dimitris Bassis and others, as well as the 

Speira-Speira music theater company. 

HEROD ATTICUS THEATER Dionysiou Areopagitou, 

Acropolis. Starts at 9 p.m. For tickets: 

Greek Festival, 39 Panepistimiou, tel 

210.327.2000, www.greekfestival.gr. 

Pop-Rock 

Raining Pleasure 

Patras-based, English-language pop-rock act 

Raining Pleasure, which last did a take on 

Manos Hadjidakis’s “Reflections,” is back with 

a brand-new album, “Who’s Gonna Tell 

Juliet?” 

HYMETTUS FESTIVALIroon Polytechneiou 

Sq, in front of the Hymettus Town Hall. For 

information: tel 213.203.7819. Starts at 9 p.m. 

and admission is free. 

Jazz-Blues-Ethnic 


Day 2 of the City of Athens-sponsored fourday 

festival, a newly introduced street event 

aimed at promoting multiculturalism, features 

Capoeira dancers accompanied by musicians 

and Cuban group Pistola Propia. 

ERMOU PEDESTRIAN ZONE6 p.m.-midnight. 


Formed amid the repression of apartheid in 

South Africa, the Zanendaba Storytellers present 

songs about revolt, resistance, joy and 

the right to life. Song lyrics, translated into 

Greek, will be distributed to concertgoers. 

ANGELON VIMA THEATER36 Satovriandou, 

Omonia, tel 210.524.2211-3. Starts at 9.15 p.m. 

and admission is 20 euros. 

SATURDAY JUNE 28 

Classical 

Athens State Orchestra 

Concert by the Athens State Orchestra, 

which will perform compositions by Johann 

Strauss, Mozart and Beethoven, under 

the baton of Nikos Athinaios and joined by 

clarinetist Spyros Mourikis. 

NAFPLION FESTIVAL Arvanitias Square, 

Nafplion. Starts at 9 p.m. For information/tickets: 

tel 27520.27153/23332, www.nafplionfestival.gr. 

Rock-Electronica 

Ejekt Festival 

The annual festival returns with British 

rockers James headlining. The night also features 

electronica, hip-hop and trip-hop by the 

Stereo MCs, UNKLE, Digitalism and Hercules 

& Love Affair. 

HELLENIKON OLYMPIC FENCING COMPLEX 

Former Athens Airport, Hellenikon. Tickets 

are available at Metropolis music stores, Ticket 

House (42 Panepistimiou, tel 

210.360.8366), Eleftheroudakis bookstores, 

Village cinemas and online at www.i-ticket.gr. 

Greek 

Greek Theater Songs 

Showman Stamatis Kraounakis presents a 

tribute to the music and songs of Greek theater 

with the participation of veteran actors 

Anna Kalouta, Martha Vourtsi and Maro Kontou 

alongside young musicians Melina Tanagri, 

Dimitris Bassis and others, as well as the 

Speira-Speira music theater company. 

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New-sounding 

rocker returns 

Appearing at the Lazariston Monastery 

theater in Thessaloniki on July 1, 

Yiannis Angelakas, the former frontman 

of Trypes, one of the country’s top 

rock draws for years, returns with his 

recently formed Episkeptes, a multimember 

collective whose sound 

stretches way beyond the guitarbass-drum 

format of his previous 

concern. The adventurous ways and 

fine musicianship of Episkeptes, 

whose lineup includes strings and 

brass, have both reinvigorated the poetic 

rocker’s sound and sustained his 

appeal on the do the domestic circuit. 

Looking ahead 

Philip Glass, July 8-12, Badminton 

Theater, Athens 

Contemporary American composer 

presents a project based on the poetry 

and drawings of Leonard Cohen. 

Leonard Cohen, July 30, Terra Vibe, 

Athens 

Touring again after a 15-year absence, 

73-year-old music legend and 

poet Leonard Cohen performs one 

show on the outskirts of northern 

Athens. Highlighting how influential 

Cohen has been, it is estimated 

that the Canadian veteran’s songbook 

has been covered over 1,300 

times by other recording artists, 

from world-famous to obscure figures. 

Tickets (50 and 95 euros) are on 

sale at Ticket House in Athens (42 

Panepistimiou, 210. 360.8366), Ticket 

House in Thessaloniki (102 

Mitropoleos, 2310.264880) and online 

at www.ticketpro.gr. 





Traditional 

Journey through traditional Greek songs from 

Asia Minor and the eastern Aegean to the tradition 

created by the immigrants to Athens 

from Smyrna in the 1930s, by the Association 

of Greek Arts. 

HYMETTUS FESTIVALTrapezoundos & Peristaseos, 

Hymettus. For information: tel 

213.203.7819. Starts at 9 p.m. and admission 

is free. 






the right to life. Song lyrics, translated into 

Greek, will be distributed to concertgoers. 

ANGELON VIMA THEATER 36 Satovriandou, 




Day 3 of the City of Athens-sponsored fourday 

festival, a newly introduced street event 

aimed at promoting multiculturalism, features 

a Philippino children’s choir, a five-member 

Albanian polyphonic choir, and Mangingo 

& Shaggy, a roots-reggae act highlighting 

Jamaican reggae’s African roots. 


SUNDAY JUNE 29 

Classical 

Piano Recital 

Young pianist Panayiotis Trochopoulos will 

present a selection of works by Mozart, 

Beethoven, Stravinsky, Rachmaninov and 

Liszt. 

NAFPLION FESTIVAL Vouleftiko, Nafplion. 

Starts at noon. For information/tickets: tel 

27520.27153/23332, www.nafplionfestival.gr. 

Marlis Petersen 

Closing concert of the Nafplion Festival with 

works by Schubert, Brahms, Dvorak and Johann 

Strauss, where acclaimed soprano Marlis 

Petersen will join forces with pianists Yiannis 

Vararelis and Alexandra Nomidou and clarinetist 

Spyros Mourikis. 

NAFPLION FESTIVALAghios Georgios Square, 

Nafplion. Starts at 9 p.m. For information/tickets: 

tel 27520.27153/23332, www.nafplionfestival.gr. 






the right to life. Final show. 

ANGELON VIMA THEATER36 Satovriandou, 




The closing day of the City of Athens-sponsored 

four-day festival, a newly introduced 

street event aimed at promoting multiculturalism, 

features a multiethnic gospel act 

whose show includes pop, R&B, reggae, 

makosa and traditional African dance, a traditional 

Bangladeshi band, and Greek singermusician 

Zoi Tiganouria. 



ΜUSIC 

Bjork, July 31, OAKA Sports Center 

The whimsical yet popular Icelandic 

pop artist Bjork, who last performed 

here at the opening ceremony of the 

Athens Olympics, returns for one 

show following the release of last 

year’s “Volta” album. 

1st ECM Festival, September 5-12, 

Vrachon Theater, Athens 

The prestigious jazz label ECM brings 

together artists from its high-caliber 

roster for performances at the Vrachon 

Theater in Athens, September 

5 to 12. Performers include Italian 

composer Gianluigi Trovesi, compatriots 

Stefano Battaglia and Stefano 

Bollani, both pianists, accordionist 

Gianni Coscia, Tunisian oud virtuoso 

Anouar Brahem, Polish trumpetistcomposer 

Tomasz Stanko, French pianist 

Francois Couturier, Greek vocal 

artist Savina Yannatou and composer 

Eleni Karaindrou. 

MONDAY JUNE 30 

Classical 

Fazil Say 

Turkish classical and jazz pianist and composer 

Fazil Say will join forces with the Thessaloniki 

State Orchestra. 





Rock 

PJ Harvey 

Rock muse PJ Harvey performs a career-spanning 

solo set. 

BADMINTON THEATERGoudi Military Park, 

Goudi, tel 211.108.6024. Tickets can be purchased 

at Virgin Megastores, at the theater 

box office and online at www.ticketnet.gr. 

Matisse 

Rock by popular local act Matisse. 

VRACHON THEATER Vyronas, tel 

210.762.6438. Tickets can be purchased at 

the Vyronas Town Hall and Cultural Center, 

at Metropolis music stores, at the theater box 

office and online at www.ticketservices.gr. 

Greek 

Socrates Malamas 

Quality Greek work by revered contemporary 

songsmith Socrates Malamas. 






Michalis Hadziyiannis 

Greek pop-rock by chart-topping Cypriot 

singer-songwriter Michalis Hadziyiannis. 

GIS THEATERDamari Triandrias, Thessaloniki, 

tel 2310.206.730. 

TUESDAY JULY 1 

Classical 

Jazz improvisations on Haydn’s Sonata for 

Piano No 48 in C Major as well as works by 

Mozart, by pianist Fazil Say and percussionist 

Burhan Ocal. 

BENAKI MUSEUM PIREOS STREET ANNEX138 

Pireos & Andronikou, tel 210.345.3111. Starts 

at 9 p.m. 

Rock 

Def Leppard/Whitesnake 

Hard rockers Def Leppard and Whitesnake 

join forces for one show in Athens. 

KARAISKAKI STADIUMKaraoli Dimitriou & 

Sofianopoulou, Neo Faliron, tel 210.480.0900 

(next to the Neo Faliron train station [Line 1]). 

Tickets can be purchased at Ticket House (42 

Panepistimiou, tel 210.360.8366), at Virgin 

Megastores, at Village Cinemas, at the stadium 

box office and online at www.ticketpro.gr. 

Greek 

Folk Feast 

Greek folk music with the Sarmako ensemble 

and the sounds of Vassilis Tsitsanis, Markos 

Vamvakaris, Stavros Xarchakos, Manos 

Hadjidakis and Mikis Theodorakis. 

HYMETTUS FESTIVAL Kritis St, at the Aris 

Alexandrou Park, Hymettus, tel 213.203.7819. 

Starts at 9 p.m. and admission is free. 

WEDNESDAY JULY 2 


Sharon Jones 

Georgia-born American soul and funk diva 

Sharon Jones performs one show along with 

the Dap-Kings. 






Mediterranean Melodies 

A panorama of Mediterranean melodies from 

Byzantine times to the present, bringing together 

East and West, with the En Chordais 

ensemble as well as guest musicians Rima 

Khcheich and Hassan Faqir. 

BENAKI MUSEUM PIREOS STREET ANNEX 

138 Pireos & Andronikou, tel 210.345.3111. 

Starts at 9.30 p.m. at the Atrium. Admission 

is free. 

Greek 

Haris Alexiou 

Seasoned vocalist Haris Alexiou will meander 

her way through her many hit ballads, 

joined by Babis Stokas and Andrianna Babali. 

GIS THEATERDamari Triandrias, Thessaloniki, 

tel 2310.206.730. 

WEDNESDAY JULY 3 

Classical 

Renee Fleming 

Opera soiree with soprano Renee Fleming, 

who will perform arias and opera excerpts 

by Bizet, Massenet, Mascagni, Puccini, 

Rossini and Verdi. 






Maraveyas Ilegal 

Original ethnic compositions as well as 

takes on Catalan, French and Italian songs, 

by Costis Maraveyas and Maraveyas Ilegal. 

HYMETTUS FESTIVAL Stratonikis pedestrian 

street, behind the Hymettus Town Hall. 

For information: tel 213.203.7819. Starts at 

9 p.m. and admission is free. 

Greek 

Kana-Peridis-Kalimeri 

Greek entechno ballads and more, by singers 

Melina Kana, Orfeas Peridis and Lizeta Kalimeri. 






OPERA 

Renee Fleming: Gifted 

versatile and glamorous 

BY ELIS KISS 

Dressed in designer gowns when performing, she 

has acted as a cover girl for a luxury timepiece 

and has even had a dessert created in her honor. 

Yet it is her vocal versatility and highly engaging 

stage presence that make Renee Fleming the 

international star that she is. 

The American diva is expected in Athens for an 

evening of opera at the Herod Atticus Theater on 

Thursday, July 3. The concert is part of the Greek 

Festival. 

From bel canto to lieder, Fleming is a highly 

accomplished soprano with a vast repertoire 

which reflects her multifaceted artistic capacity 

and skill. 

In 1998, Fleming gave life to Blanche DeBois, in 

Andre Previn’s opera adaptation of Tennessee 

Williams’s “A Streetcar Named Desire.” 

Meanwhile, her 

interpretation 

of Jules 

Massenet’s 

“Thais” is 

considered a 

landmark 

rendering of the 

piece. 

A classical 

soprano 

interpreting 

demanding 

roles in 

landmark opera 

houses and 

concert venues 

around the 

world, Fleming 

Vast range 

From bel canto to lieder, 

Fleming is a highly 

accomplished soprano 

with a vast repertoire 

which reflects her 

multifaceted artistic 

capacity and skill 

also displays a 

touch of the 

unexpected: A 

fan of Joni 

Mitchell when 

she was young, 

she welcomes 

new music and 

Broadway 

tunes, among 

other genres. 

In 2003 she lent her voice to “The Lord of the 

Rings: The Return of the King” soundtrack. She 

has also recorded “O Soave Fanciulla” from 

Puccini’s “La Boheme” with soft rocker Michael 

Bolton. 

Born in Pennsylvania to a family of music 

teachers, Fleming grew up in Rochester, New York. 

She attended The Juilliard School and earned 

degrees from the State University of New York at 

Potsdam and the Eastman School of Music. She 

was also a Fulbright Scholar in Germany. 

The recipient of numerous awards, her most 

recent distinction is the prestigious Swedish Polar 

Music Prize. 

At the Herod Atticus Theater, Fleming will 

interpret a variety of arias stemming from 

Georges Bizet’s “Carmen,” Jules Massenet’s 

“Manon,” Giuseppe Verdi’s “Otello” and Giacomo 

Puccini’s “Tosca,” among others. She will be 

accompanied by the Athens State Orchestra under 

the baton of Victor Pablo Perez. 

For tickets: Hellenic Festival box office, 39 

Panepistimiou, tel 210.327.2000, 

www.greekfestival.gr. The concert is scheduled to 

start at 9 p.m.


ΜUSIC 

PJ Harvey returns for solo set, 

backed by her most tranquil album 

The British indie great, currently performing alone, plays one show this Monday at the Badminton Theater in Athens 

PJ Harvey’s more recent performances reflect the quieter ways of her latest, 

piano-based album ‘White Chalk.’ 

BY GEORGE KOLYVAS 

One of the most interesting things 

about the British songstress PJ 

Harvey has been her ongoing willingness 

to explore new musical avenues, 

while maintaining a distinctive 

identity ever since her arrival 

in the early 90s. 

Following a number of appearances 

here, all full-on rock affairs, 

Harvey returns for a sparser solo 

performance on June 30 at the capital’s 

Badminton Theater. 

The upcoming solo show, which 

has generated glowing reviews for 

previous dates, reflects the artist’s 

most recent and quietest album to 

date, this year’s “White Chalk.” 

Equipped with guitar, piano, 

keyboards and autoharp, Harvey is 

expected to deliver material from 

“White Chalk,” as well as selections 

from previous albums. 

Harvey, who is now based in the 

Back to her roots 

After years of big-city 

dwelling, PJ Harvey has 

returned to her English 

countryside roots 

tranquillity of the English countryside, 

where she was raised, is currently 

performing sporadic European 

dates. 

These days, Harvey programs 

her touring schedules as she pleases, 

which she says provides her 

greater satisfaction and, by extension, 

tends to bring better performances 

out of her. 

The English songwriter’s past has 

indicated a fragility needing precaution. 

Back in the mid 90s, following 

the release of “To Bring You 

My Love,” her mainstream breakthrough, 

and shortly after Harvey 

performed in Athens for the first 

time, the ultra-thin artist canceled 

the rest of her tour. 

There were also reports of a 

near-breakdown while Harvey was 

preparing to release her follow-up 

to 1992’s extremely well-received 

debut album “Dry.” At the time, the 

musician had moved to London 

from Dorset in England’s southwest, 

where she grew up and 

emerged as an exciting new 

prospect. 

Over the years, PJ Harvey’s acclaimed 

albums have explored the 

themes of sex, love and religion with 

unnerving honesty, dark humor and 

a twisted theatricality. 

These days, following years of bigcity 

living in London, Bristol and Los 

Angeles, Harvey has returned to her 

countryside roots. 

Career highlights 

Early years 

PJ Harvey formed a bass-drumsguitar 

trio for her debut single, 

“Dress,” which was released in 

1991 on the independent label 

Too Pure. A second single 

release, “Sheela-Na-Gig,” 

released early the following year, 

generated anticipation for the 

act’s debut album, “Dry,” a 

month later, which was 

internationally hailed as an 

astonishing debut. 

Next step 

PJ Harvey signed to Island 

Records in 1993 and began work 

on a follow-up with noted sound 

engineer Steve Albini (Pixies, 

Nirvana) in the studio. Released 

early in 1993, “Rid of Me” was 

supported by a lengthy world 

tour and earned Harvey her first 

Mercury Prize nomination in the 

UK. The trio dissolved soon after. 

Mainstream 

breakthrough 

PJ Harvey broke through to a 

wider audience with 1995’s “To 

Bring You My Love,” an eclectic 

album co-produced with Flood 

and featuring keyboardist Eric 

Drew Feldman, guitarist Joe Gore 

and Mick Harvey from Nick Cave 

and the Bad Seeds. The tour that 

followed introduced a theatrical 

aspect to Harvey’s stage 

persona. Mercury Prize and 

Grammy nominations ensued. 

Award winner 

“Stories From the City, Stories 

From the Sea,” released late in 

2000 with Rob Ellis and Mick 

Harvey in the studio, earned PJ 

Harvey the Mercury Music Prize, 

making her the first female artist 

to win the much-coveted British 

award. 

Collaborations 

Besides her eight album releases 

to date, PJ Harvey has 

collaborated with a diverse range 

of artists, such as Thom Yorke, 

Nick Cave, Tricky, Howe Gelb – 

best know for numerous albums 

as Giant Sand – Frenchman 

Pascal Comelade, Gordon Gano 

of the Violent Femmes and 

Sparklehorse. 

Even so, “White Chalk,” the songwriter’s 

first piano-based album, a 

stark contrast, especially in terms 

of intensity, to her bruisingly powerful 

early work, is not the result of 

Harvey’s return to the English 

countryside, she explained in a recent 

interview. 

A collection of her quietest songs 

to date – the album includes performances 

from Eric Drew Feldman, 

who also appeared in Harvey’s “To 

Bring You My Love” album, and Jim 

White, drummer of the acclaimed 

Australian instrumental trio Dirty 

Three – “White Chalk,” Harvey 

said, was written while she was still 

living in Los Angeles. 

Harvey, who took up guitar and 

saxophone as an 11-year-old, while 

growing up in a household possessing 

a considerable music collection, 

only started playing the piano, 

the main instrumental element 

of “White Chalk,” three years ago. 

This occurred by chance, after a 

friend who was moving left behind 

a piano. 

“If you don’t possess particular 

knowledge about something, this 

often liberates you, because it allows 

your imagination to function more,” 

Harvey recently noted about her 

self-perceived lack of musicianship. 

“If you’re not a good instrumentalist, 

you have the advantage 

of being able to react emotionally, 

rather than intellectually.” 

The approach, which has prompted 

Harvey to incorporate a number 

of similar-minded contributing musicians 

to her projects over the 

years, helps explain the diversity of 

her sound from one album to the 

next. 

Ticket info: 

June 30, 10 p.m., Badminton 

Theater, Athens. Tickets (40, 55, 60 & 

80 euros) on sale at Virgin Megastores, 

the venue’s box office, and online at 

www.ticketnet.gr. 

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GASTRONOMY 

Eggplant – the ‘crazy apple’ 

Mediterraneans are mad about 

Since the Arabs introduced it in the Middle Ages Greeks have embraced the aubergine 

BY ALEXANDROS YIOTIS 

The modern Greek name for the 

aubergine – melitzana – derives 

from the Italian melanzana, itself 

a derivative of the original “mela 

insana” or “crazy apple” because 

when first introduced to Europe 

by Arabs in the early Middle Ages 

it was said to cause fever and 

epilepsy. 

It is true that it is slightly toxic 

when raw but it is safe to eat and 

delicious when cooked. Solanum 

melongena var. esculentum did 

not evolve naturally but, like 

Healthy food 

Lightly cooked, eggplant is 

said to keep cholestorol 

levels down, so salt and 

strain it first to stop it 

absorbing too much oil 

corn, was developed by man. 

The peoples of Asia and the 

Mediterranean have developed 

impressive ways to cook it that appear 

to be cross-cultural. Moussakas 

is not much different from 

the Turkish musakka, nor 

melitzanosalata from the Arabic 

baba ganoush. It is said to help 

keep cholesterol levels under control 

– not in its deep-fried version, 

of course. The globally popular 

imam baildi reputedly got its 

name from the imam who 

swooned in ecstasy when his 

wife served him the oil-heavy 

dish. It is also said to be a diuretic 

and beneficial to the intestines, 

liver and stomach. 

The most widely known varieties 

in Greece are the small, 

white Santorini aubergine, the 

long, light violet Tsakoniki from 

the Peloponnese, which is sweeter 

and was recently granted the 

status of “appellation of origin,” 

the long dark-colored Langada, 

the more well-known “flaska” 

and the green flaska from the island 

of Tinos. Harvesting begins 

in May and continues 

i n t o 

June and July, though some varieties 

are picked even later, into 

the early winter months, although 

these tend to be smaller and used 

in pickles or sweets. 

Sensitive fruit 

Eggplant is usually 

salted and strained 

before cooking to ensure 

that the slices absorb 

less oil. 

Be careful not to 

bruise them and 

keep them out of 

the refrigerator – 

aubergines are 

sensitive. 

They should 

be consumed as 

fresh as possible 

but slices (peeled 

or not) can be frozen and then 

thawed by dropping them into 

salted water with a little lemon 

juice for around three to four 

minutes. 

Star turn in the central vegetable market 

An Athens greengrocer with a difference – the biggest and best variety of produce 

BY MARIA HAPSOULA 

Among the stands selling nuts 

and dried fruits in Athens’s central 

Varvakeios Market is a greengrocer’s 

with a range of fruit and 

vegetables that local supermarkets 

often never think of stocking 

– wild greens, such as nettles (in 

season) and Attica’s almyrikia, 

tomatoes from Ierapetra, Crete, 

and barbounia beans from Kalamata. 

Constantinos Tsoupakis, his 

wife and son and their staff of four 

are there from the early morning. 

“We have been here for about 35 

years. My grandfather started the 

business and my father handed it 

down to me. It’s an 18-19-hour day 

from dawn in the vegetable market 

and then here all day. I’m not 

complaining, though. It has raised 

my four children, with a few euros 

to spare,” Tsoupakis said proudly. 

He buys through middlemen, 

which makes it harder to choose 

products personally, but his years 

of experience help and as does a 

choice of regular sources accord- 

A bright display of Greece’s best in fruit and veg. [Mariliza Anastasopoulou] 

ing to the season. 

All the produce is clean and 

clearly displayed – no mean feat 

as the stands are set up every day 

from scratch. Tsoupakis supplies 

major restaurants and cafes and 

even some private customers in 

Athens, so he is a stickler for consistent 

quality. 

“Our prices are slightly higher 

than some of my other colleagues 

but we believe that quality is an 

important factor because we 

would suffer more from a mistake 

than smaller suppliers and we 

can’t risk losing a customer,” he 

explained. 

What makes Tsoupakis’s store 

different, however, is his manner. 

“We don’t cheat customers. In 

any case, we can’t compete with 

supermarkets with regard to parking 

and other such facilities. What 

we sell is quality and dependability, 

because we don’t depend 

on profit percentages but on consumption.” 

Constantinos Tsoupakis, 10 

Armodiou, Varvakeios Market, 

tel 210.322.5154. 

RECIPES 

Baked Tsakoniki 

eggplant 

[Errikos Milioris] 

Ingredients (for 4 people) 

I kg Tsakoniki eggplant 

0.5 kg ripe, chopped tomatoes 

1 tbsp finely chopped basil 

6 cloves finely chopped garlic 

250 gr Feta cheese 

Salt and pepper 

Double-baked breadcrumbs (optional) 

Pre-heat the oven to 180C. 

Cut the eggplant (aubergines) into slices lengthwise, 

and, after salting and straining, lightly brown 

them in olive oil and lay them in a baking dish. 

Mix the tomatoes, basil and garlic and spread the 

mixture over the eggplant slices. 

Pour a little oil over the mix and season, adding a 

few breadcrumbs if desired. 

Sprinkle with grated feta and bake for about 45 

minutes. 

Accompany this dish with a white wine such as a 

Santorini Asyrtiko. 

Aubergine croquettes 

[Errikos Milioris] 

Ingredients (for 4 people) 

2 large flaska aubergines 

2 eggs 

0.5 kg grated kefalotiri 

I tsp baking soda 

1.5 cups of breadcrumbs 

A little salt 

Pepper 

1 onion 

Double-baked breadcrumbs for frying 

Peel and wash the aubergines and chop into 

large cubes. After salting and straining, drop into 

boiling water. When they come to the boil, drain 

well and then mash in a wooden pestle or food 

processor. 

Knead all the ingredients together well and shape 

into balls; roll the balls in the double-baked 

breadcrumbs and fry until golden. 

This dish goes well with a fresh tomato sauce 

with hot pepper or even a spicy sauce made of 

Florina capsicums. 

It goes well with a light, aromatic Macedonian 

retsina, or a rose with high acidity in order to 

balance the oiliness.

BY MYRSINI LAMBRAKI 

The cuisine of Kos is the result of a long 

history of varied influences still evident 

in the dozens of tavernas and 

restaurants, particularly those scattered 

among the leeward ports on the 

southern side of this Dodecanese island, 

many of which serve excellent 

food. The cooking is based on simple 

techniques and original combinations 

that make the best of the island’s 

products. 

What strikes the visitor most is the 

variety of local pasta products with 

names like angelomachi or skordomakarounes, 

klostres makarounes, 

pasha makarouna, loukoum pilafi, 

maidakia and the more usual kritharaki 

(barley-shaped pasta). The dough 

is made solely from water, barley or 

wheat flour and salt. 

Today one of the most popular dishes, 

found everywhere, is a “pilaf” made 

from pligouri (crushed grain) with 

chickpeas and small pieces of pork, 

and another made from fried kritharaki 

and butter. 

The pine-clad hillsides, small river 

estuaries, fields and even the 

sandy coasts of the island are home 

to some of the most interesting flora 

and a rare variety of wild greens 

and mushrooms. Most of these are 

widely used in the local cuisine, 

whether raw in salads, boiled, 

browned, in pies or in imaginative 

combinations with grains (“thalassites” 

soup with pligouri) and meat 

(“thalassites” with pork). 

Of the endless array of dishes based 

on vegetables and pulses, special 

mention must be made of a very sim- 

Entry Fish 

This seafood restaurant features a wide variety 

of dishes. The menu reassures customers 

the olive oil is organic. Recommended are the 

shellfish platter, sea bass marinated in mustard 

and vinegar, fried Symi shrimp and 

monkfish with spinach and baby tomatoes. 

Desserts include lemon mousse and loukoumades 

with ice cream. 

• 52 Skoufa, tel 210.361.7666. Prices: 45-55 euros 

per person. 

ple version of moussakas – without 

the bechamel sauce, which is a French 

influence – and the fluffy chickpea or 

eggplant croquettes. 

The island’s unique variety of tomato, 

grown everywhere, is an island 

trademark but has been overshadowed 

by the regular variety grown 

commercially. Small, with a thick 

skin and oval shape, it is both sweet 

and acidic with a strong aroma and 

meaty flesh. Most of the island’s 

housewives and many of the island’s 

confectioners blend it with sugar to 

make a delicious sweet drenched in 

a syrup and blanched almonds. 

The long cheeses made from cow’s 

milk, known as “krasotyra” (literally 

“wine-cheeses”), are not simply fermented 

in wine, but in a thick mixture 

of boiled wine sediment that has 

an alcohol content of about 18-19 percent. 

The taste is often so rich that it has 

to be diluted with weaker wines. 

That thick aromatic mixture, known 

locally as “possia,” is much sought after 

by local cheesemakers and by the 

public in order to make their own 

cheeses. The wine mixture gives the 

cheese a bronze-red color on the outside 

and fine aroma that is a successful 

blend of the two. 

Try it simply with bread or fruit or 

add a slice to a tomato salad. 

Taste of wine and honey 

In antiquity, Kos was one of the 

most famous wine-producing and 

trading centers. Its excellent varieties 

and unique methods of winemaking 

have produced a dark dry red as well 

as a lighter-colored wine. 

Their uniqueness lies in the 

methodology, which has been copied 

by winemakers in other parts of 

Greece and involves using concentrated 

sea water to stabilize the wine, 

releasing oxidizing enzymes and ensuring 

the brilliance of the white 

color. 

T 

Comparatively quiet for the heart of Gazi, 

T welcomes guests with pink champagne. 

Among the starters are a tart with asparagus, 

tomatoes, parmesan, goat’s cheese and couscous 

salad, both wonderful. The steamed sole 

with herbs and grilled salmon with a spicy 

sauce and wild rice are inspired. For dessert, 

Black Forest with ice cream. 

• 43 Triptolemou & Orpheos, Gazi, tel 

210.345.2052. Prices: 45-55 euros per person. 


GASTRONOMY 

The gourmet’s quick guide to Kos 

Unusual local dishes with krasotyro cheese make the island a tasty choice for gastronomes 

Rich flavor 

The taste of krasotyro 

is often so rich that it has to be 

diluted with weaker wines 

Famous Kos krasotyro, soaked in wine and ‘possia’ (from wine sediment). 

EATING OUT 

ΙI Tinello 

Some call it the best Italian restaurant in 

Athens. Stefano and Daniela are certainly in 

charge. No menu – the only question asked is 

if you want red or white wine. The parade of 

Italian cuisine includes salads, fresh mushrooms, 

excellent vitello (veal) with rocket and 

parmesan, risotto with porcini and all combinations 

of homemade pasta. 

• 54 Knossou, Alimos, tel 210.982.8462. Prices: 

30-35 euros per person. 

Agioli 

In Thessaloniki, the Electra Palace Hotel restaurant 

is one of the best eateries in town. Try the 

sweet fried trahana (boiled cracked wheat) with 

herbs, chickpeas with tomato vinaigrette and 

lentil salad with pomegranate – for starters. 

Main courses include fresh tagliolini with 

leeks and celery and an aromatic sea bass. 

• 

Where to shop on Kos 

Irakleia Gi 

Women’s cooperative for 

traditional products. For firm 

tomatoes and freshly made 

pligouri (bulgur wheat). 

Aghia Triada Antimacheia, 

tel 22420.51225/51167. 

Paradosi Confectioners 

Near Kermende, Ibrahim has 

been making red tomato sweets 

with almonds since 1955. Try his 

ekmek (custard cake), katimeria 

(fried cheese pie) with mizithra 

cheese, ice cream and kazan 

dipi. 

Platani, tel 22420.21490. 

Denis Confectioners 

“Spoon sweets,” biscuits with 

whole aniseeds, cinnamon 

koulourakia and marzipan. 

8 Megalou Alexandrou 

& 9 Vassileos Pavlou, 

tel 22420.23654. 

Ariston Confectioners 

A few tables for those who want 

to try the sweets on the spot. 

Get there early to sample 

cheese pies drenched in honey 

and hot bougatsa (custard pies). 

2 Stefanou Kazouli Square, 

tel 22420.22258. 

Yiannou 

A small, modern dairy that 

produces, standardizes and 

sells krasotyro (wine-flavored 

cheese) to the local market and 

Athens. Also fresh traditional 

yogurt, both from cow’s and 

goat’s milk. 

Pyli, tel 22420.41398. 

Sweet tomatoes with syprup 

and almonds. 

9 Aristotelous Square, Thessaloniki, tel 

2310.262.888. Prices 6-11 euros (starters), 7-15 

euros (main courses) per person. 

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34 

Musical summer 

Sweeney Todd: 

The Demon Barber 

of Fleet Street 

Tim Burton and Johnny Depp are back in full, 

disturbing swing in this Golden Globe-winning film 

adaptation of Steven Sondheim’s famous Broadway 

musical. The story, set in Victorian London, tells of a 

once-innocent barber who is transformed into 

Sweeney Todd, a serial murderer, after his wife is 

taken by a corrupt judge and his daughter is kept 

prisoner. The film touches on many gory fears in the 

cannibalistic techniques of Sweeney and his sidekick 

Mrs Lovett, but also shows the dehumanizing impact 

of the Industrial Revolution on city life. 

Directed by Tim Burton, starring Johnny Depp, 

Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman and Sacha 

Baron Cohen. 

DVD special features: Scene selection, featurettes, 

photo gallery, interactive menu, theatrical trailers. 

Hairspray 

Like an odd but delightful combination of “Mrs 

Doubtfire” and “Saturday Night Fever,” this musical 

has John Travolta wearing a female fat-suit and 

dancing his heart away. It is a tale of 1960s Baltimore 

teens who come up against racism when they try to 

change the racial segregation policies of their beloved 

music show. Even though the film tackles heavy issues 

– though thankfully not Sweeney Todd-style 

cannibalism – the singing characters, bright 

colors and clothing styles all revive the 

innocence and joy of the era. 

Directed by Adam Shankman, starring Nikki 

Blonsky, John Travolta, Christopher Walken, 

Amanda Bynes, James Marsden, Michelle 

Pfeiffer and Queen Latifah. 

DVD special features: Available on Blu-Ray, audio 

commentary, audiovisual commentary, deleted 

scenes, featurettes, theatrical trailer. 


DVD & GAMES 

Home entertainment 

Video games 

The Incredible 

Hulk 

One of Marvel’s most 

powerful superheroes comes 

to the big screen this summer 

in a much-awaited release 

from Marvel Studios. As is 

often the case with movies for 

younger audiences, a video 

game will also be released, 

adding to the excitement of 

the event. “The Incredible 

Hulk” is an intensely realistic 

third-person action video 

game that will feature key 

moments from the film along 

with additional plot lines and 

characters from the Hulk’s 

universe. The playercontrolled 

Hulk crashes 

through New York City and 

battles enemies of gigantic 

proportions. 

Sounds like a great idea after 

a bad day at work. 

Available formats: 

Xbox 360, Playstation 3, 

Playstation 2, Nintendo Wii, DS, 

PC. ESRB rating: Teen 

Series 

The X-Files 

For those still haunted by 

the highly recognizable “X- 

Files” introductory song, this 

DVD set comprises eight 

episodes of the series. 

The episodes span 

all six seasons 

and were 

chosen by 

multiple 

Emmy Awardnominated 

Chris Carter. 

The series, which 

hooked viewers with its 

deep-cutting portrayal of 

paranormal happenings but 

also the oddly believable way 

in which the US government 

went about handling them, is 

well worth watching and 

getting disturbed by. 

Conveniently, the episode 

picks come out as fans 

prepare for the X-Files movie 

“I Want to Believe,” to be 

released on July 24. 

Available June 30. 

Directed by Chris Carter, 

starring David Duchovny 

and Gillian Anderson. 

Special Features: Cast and 

crew commentaries, 

interviews, theatrical trailer, 

featurettes. 

Boom Blox 

One of the most brain-challenging puzzle games for 

the Wii is already on store shelves. The game’s main 

attraction is not the fact that the player must move, 

shake or twist the Wii Remote and the Nunchuk, but 

rather the game design itself, which – for a change – 

is quite good for a Wii game. In order to progress, 

the player has to interact with the Jenga-like block 

constructions and actually destroy them using any 

means gradually offered by the game, from 

baseball bats to laser bombs. It sounds rather 

simple, and the truth is that it is. However, after a 

while the game becomes so addictive that you might 

end up fighting with your partner or friend over who 

gets to play the next level. The physics, the way the 

blocks interact with each other and with the 

environment, is all extremely realistic. And to the 

extent that it may have something to do with the 

game’s prestige, Steven Spielberg was actively 

involved in the project. 

Available formats: Wii 

ESRB rating: Everyone 

Quick picks 

P2 

New York City exec Angela 

is working late on Christmas 

Eve. When she finally sets 

off to a family dinner she 

finds herself locked in the 

garage by the seemingly 

harmless parking 

attendant, and the night 

turns into a battle for 

survival. 

Day of the Dead 

In the remake of the classic 

horror flick of the same 

name, what appears to be a 

strange flu outbreak erupts 

in rural Colorado. But this is 

no ordinary flu, as it turns 

the victims into 

bloodsucking zombies. 

(Release date: June 30) 

Into the Wild 

A star student and athlete, 

played by Emile Hirsch, 

rejects the typical mores of 

adulthood, instead choosing 

to escape to the Alaskan 

wilderness. Along with an 

all-star cast including 

William Hurt, Marcia Gay 

Harden, Jena Malone, 

Catherine Keener and Vince 

Vaughn, the film was written 

and directed by Sean Penn. 

(Release date: June 30) 

REVIEW 


Arrestingly 

dysfunctional 

Summer blues and endless, mediocre TV reruns 

have finally met their match: the Bluth 

family. “Arrested Development,” the tale of 

a hilariously dysfunctional family, ran only 

three seasons before being canceled by Fox. 

But due to critical acclaim and word of 

mouth, the show managed to garner a devoted 

and vocal fan base, which might finally be listened 

to: There is a possible “Arrested Development” 

film in the works with a 2009 release 

date. “The Arrested Development Documentary 

Project” is already being filmed, comprising 

fan, cast, crew and celebrity interviews. 

The series is also out on DVD. 

But what is it that sets “Arrested Development” 

apart from countless other television series 

revolving around kooky family dynamics? The 

story is grounded by Michael Bluth, the one 

character who, like the viewer, really understands 

the level of ridiculousness in his family 

(his one-time CEO father at one point tries 

to escape house arrest by floating away 

hanging from a bunch of 

helium balloons). The 

most noticeable element 

is the deadpan but also 

outrageous humor. 

The way the characters 

take themselves seriously, 

and the merciful 

lack of a laugh track 

make it similar in certain 

ways to the mocku- 

Deadpan 

It mercifully 

lacks a laugh 

track and 

shares 

similarities 

with ‘The 

Office’ 

mentary style of “The Office.” But the second 

reason “Arrested Development” is unique is 

the surrealistic quality of the plot and humor, 

which builds on itself to such an extent that 

one word uttered by a character can encapsulate 

a reference to an entire season’s story 

line. “Arrested Development” has spawned 

countless fan sites exchanging one-liners. 

Take the well-educated but clueless character 

Tobias Bluth: a former analyst-counselor, or 

“Analrapist” as his business card – oblivious 

to the distasteful double-meaning – states. 

When he dons drag to impersonate Mary Poppins 

in an effort to get closer to his daughter, 

the premise in most other shows would be disastrous. 

But the talented cast and writing 

makes the viewer empathize with ernest Tobias’s 

attempts at father-daughter bonding, 

and his magnificent failures to reach out to 

her are all the more moving and funny. 

Actors in the series, which ran from 2003 to 

2006, have enjoyed success: Jason Bateman 

and Michael Cera were both in “Juno” and Will 

Arnett has appeared in numerous films and 

shows, including: “Semi-Pro,” “Ratatouille,” 

“Blades of Glory,” “Horton Hears a Who!” and 

series “30 Rock.” Well-known actors such as 

Jeff Garlin, Liza Minnelli, James Lipton, Julia 

Louis-Dreyfus and Charlize Theron also make 

guest appearances. 

Seasons 1 and 2 are available in box sets of 3 

discs and include interactive menus, scene selections, 

audio commentaries, featurettes, and 

deleted and extended scenes.

Sun, surf, 

ABBA 

‘Mamma Mia!’ opens at 

theaters this Thursday 

BY CHRISTINE STURMEY 

You don’t have to be an ABBA fan to get a 

kick out of “Mamma Mia!” – the big-screen 

adaptation of the smash-hit musical, 

which opens at Greek cinemas on Thursday. 

The star-studded cast is more than 

enough to seduce: Meryl Streep as the 

mother, Donna; Pierce Brosnan, Colin 

Firth and Stellan Skarsgard as the prospective 

fathers of Sophie (Amanda Seyfried); 

and Julie Waters as the no-nonsense 

Rosie give this summer flick all the oomph 

it needs to do well at the box office. 

What’s more is that there are no voiceovers 

here, they sing all the songs themselves. 

When Streep was asked whether she 

would like to appear in the movie, her reply 

was, according to the official ABBA website: 

“Are you kidding? I AM Mamma Mia!” 

Brosnan, it is rumored, exercised his vocal 

chords by singing to the waves at his 

Hawaii retreat, too nervous to face the cast 

and crew before having had a good workout. 

“I went to New York for the first rehearsals, 

and I sounded dreadful. I quietly 

freaked out... and I made a pig’s ear of 

it,” he told the World Entertainment 

News Network. He went back to Hawaii 

and got back to work. 

“In the end they liked it so much they 

added a verse to my big song,” he said to 

WENN. 

Behind the camera, director Phyllida 

Lloyd, producer Judy Craymer and writer 

Catherine Johnson are also responsible for 

the stage hit. ABBA’s Benny Andersson and 

Bjorn Ulvaeus were also involved in the 

creation of the movie, one of their tasks 

being to go through songs with the actors. 

Andersson – who with Ulvaeus wrote 

and produced all of ABBA’s recordings way 

back when – was in charge of the soundtrack 

recording. To get that authentic feel, 

they invited some of the musicians from 

their original recordings: bassist Rutger 

Gunnarsson, guitarist Lasse Wellander and 

drummer Per Lindvall, with Andersson 

himself on keyboards. 

Inspired by the storytelling songs of the 

iconic 1970-80s pop band, “Mamma Mia!” 

tells the story of Donna, a single mother 

running a hotel on an idyllic Greek island, 

and the impending wedding of her 18-yearold 

daughter Sophie. Sophie is not about 

to walk down the aisle alone, so she secretly 

invites three men, each of whom 

may be her father, to the island to learn 

the truth about the past. 

The frantic built-up to the ceremony leads 

to all sorts of misunderstandings, bursts of 

passion, heartfelt confessions and trips 

down memory lane. 

From smash hit in London to global sensation, 

the stage production of “Mamma 

Mia!” has already been seen by more than 


CINEMA 

Young Sophie, played by Amanda Seyfried, is led to the altar on a donkey in ‘Mamma 

Mia!’ – the big-screen adaptation of the hit musical. 

30 million people in over 170 cities in eight 

languages around the world. The musical 

came to Greece last spring at the Badminton 

Theater for an extended run of 

shows that were sold out most nights. 

Now the feel-good, all-ages movie is also 

expected to draw in the crowds here, 

especially as many of the scenes were shot 

in Greek locations: the Church of Aghios 

Ioannis on Corfu, Damouchari in Pelion, 

and the islands of Skopelos and Skiathos. 

“Mamma Mia!” was produced by Playtone 

partners Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman, 

who were also responsible for the 

hits “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” and “My 

Life in Ruins,” the latter of which was also 

shot in Greece and is set for release this 

August. 

Note: In some theaters, the opening 

and closing songs will be sung in Greek 

by Natalia Germanou. 

Something French 

for every taste 

There is a French air in theaters 

this week, with a number 

of very different films and 

an award-winning documentary 

featuring on the 

program. 

The 1982 documentary 

“Mourir a 30 ans” by Romain 

Goupil received the 

Youth Award in Cannes and 

a Cesar for Best First Work. 

In this profound political 

analysis, the filmmaker revisits 

the May 1968 riots in 

Paris in an effort to understand 

why his best friend, a 

militant leader at the time, 

took his own life. 

“Paris,” a romantic comedy 

drama directed by Cedric 

Klapisch – of “Les Poupees 

russes,” “Ni pour, ni contre 

(bien au contraire)” and 

“L’auberge espagnole” fame 

– stars Juliette Binoche and 

Romain Duris as a sister and 

brother who are brought together 

by tragic news. 

It’s all about the music in 

“Les chansons d’amour,” a 

drama that was awarded a 

Cesar for Alex Beaupain’s 

original soundtrack. Starring 

Louis Garrel, Ludivine 

Sagnier, Chiara Mastroianni, 

Clotilde Hesme and Gregoire 

Leprince-Ringuet, Christophe 

Honores’s film is separated 

into three chapters representing 

the three sides of a 

fraught love triangle. 

Another social drama, “Il 

y a longtemps que je t’aime,” 

is directed by Philippe 

Claudel and stars Kristin 

Scott Thomas and Elsa Zylberstein. 

The film, about two 

sisters trying to put the past 

behind them, was awarded 

the Ecumenical Jury Award 

in Berlin. 

Claude Chabrol could not 

be absent from a run of 

French movies, and he’s here 

with “La fille coupee en 

deux,” a black comedy about 

a TV weather girl and the two 

very different men who pursue 

her, starring Ludivine 

Sagnier, Francois Berleand, 

Benoit Magimel and Mathilda 

May. 

Another award-winning 

film, “Ensemble, c’est tout” 

is directed by actor-turned-director 

Claude Berri and stars 

Audrey Tautou and Guillaume 

Canet in a story about 

a struggling artist and a 

short-tempered chef who offers 

to look after her when 

she falls ill. 

‘Il y a longtemps que je t’aime’ is about reconciliation. 

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Center 

AIGLI (Open-air) Zappeion (210.336.9369) 

Deception 20.50, 23.00 

APOLLON 19 Stadiou (210.323.6811) 

Sex and the City 19.30, 22.30 

ASTY 4 Korai (210.322.1925) 

I Served the King of England (Czech) 18.30 

/ The Trap (Serbo-Croatian) 20.30 / I’m a 

Cyborg but that’s OK (Korean) 22.30 

ATHINAIA (Open-air) 50 Haritos 

(210.721.5717) 

Lemon Tree (Arabic/Hebrew) 20.45, 23.00 

DEXAMENI (Open-air) Dexameni Sq 

(210.362.3942) 

La fille coupee en deux (French) 20.45, 

23.00 

IDEAL 46 Panepistimiou (210.382.6720) 

Le premier cri (French Doc) 18.00 / The 

Edge of Heaven (German/Turkish) 20.00, 

22.20 

Plaka-Thiseion 

CINE PARIS (Open-air) 22 Kydathinaion, 

Plaka (210.322.2071) 


ZEPHYROS (Open-air) 36 Troon 

(210.346.2677) 

Mourir a 30 ans (French Doc) 21.00, 23.00 

THISEION (Open-air) 7 Apostolou Pavlou 

(210.347.0980) 

Klute 20.50, 23.05 

Psyrri 

PSYRRI (Open-air) 40 Sarri (210.324.7234) 

Lemon Tree (Arabic/Hebrew) 21.00, 23.00 

Ambelokipi 

ATHINAION 124 Vas. Sofias (210.778.2122) 

1 Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the 

Crystal Skull 18.00 / Sex and the City 

20.20, 23.00 

2 Get Smart 18.10, 20.30 / The Happening 

22.50 

ELLINIS (Open-air) 29 Kifissias 

(210.646.4009) 

Klute 20.50, 23.10 

Alexandras-Exarchia 

ECRAN (Open-air) Zonara & Agapiou 

(210.646.1895) 

Les chansons d’amour (French) 21.00, 

23.00 

PANATHINAIA (Open-air) Terma 

Mavromichali (210.642.5714) 

The Apartment 20.45, 23.00 

RIVIERA (Open-air) 46 Valtetsiou 

(210.383.7716) 

Breakfast at Tiffany’s 20.45, 23.00 

VOX (Open-air) 82 Themistocleous, Exarchia 

(210.330.1020) 

Picnic at Hanging Rock 21.00, 23.00 

Zografou-Kaisariani 

ALEKA (Open-air) 13 Tritis Oreinis Taxiarchias, 

Zografou (210.777.3608) 

Get Smart 20.50, 23.05 

Pangrati-Vyronas 

AMYNTAS (Open-air) Hymettou Sq 

(210.762.6418) 

Deception 21.00, 23.00 

ARCADIA (Open-air) 36 Karaoli & Dimitriou, 

Nea Helvetia Park (210.766.1166) 

Get Smart 21.00, 23.10 

LAURA (Open-air) 24 Nikiforidi & 

Formionos, Neo Pangrati (210.766.2060) 

Deception 20.50, 23.00 

OASIS (Open-air) 7 Pratinou (210.724.4015) 

A Hero... in Rome (Greek/Italian) Fri-Sun 

20.50, 23.00 / No Country for Old Men 

Mon-Wed 20.50, 23.00 

PALACE (Open-air) Pangrati Sq 

(210.751.5434) 

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the 

Crystal Skull 21.10, 23.20 

VILLAGE 5 110 Hymettou & Chremonidou 

(210.757.2440) 

1 Get Smart Fri & Mon-Wed 18.45, 21.15, 

23.45 Sat-Sun 16.15, 18.45, 21.15, 23.45 

2 Lucky Luke (French Anim) Sat-Sun 15.15 

(Dubbed) / The Incredible Hulk 17.15, 

19.30, 22.00, 0.15 

3 Made of Honor Fri & Mon-Wed 18.00, 

20.15, 22.30, 0.45 Sat-Sun 15.45, 18.00, 

20.15, 22.30, 0.45 

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21.30, 0.30 Sat-Sun 15.30, 18.30, 21.30, 

0.30 

5 Horton Hears a Who! (Anim) Sat-Sun 

15.30 (Dubbed) / Get Smart 17.15, 19.45, 

22.15 / The Happening 0.45 

Patission 

AELLO 140 Patission (210.825.9975) 


Crystal Skull 18.30 / Made of Honor 21.10 

/ The Happening 23.20 

2 Made of Honor 18.00 / The Incredible 

Hulk 20.30, 23.00 

3 Rec (Spanish) 18.15, 20.00, 21.45, 23.30 

4 Sex and the City 19.30, 22.30 

5 (Open-air) Get Smart 21.00, 23.15 

ELECTRA (Open-air) 292 Patission 

(210.228.4185) 

The Apartment Fri-Sun 21.00, 23.10 / North 

by Northwest Mon-Wed 20.50, 23.10 

LILA (Open-air) 115 Naxou (210.201.6849) 

Elizabeth: The Golden Age Fri-Sun 20.50, 

23.00 / Lust, Caution (Mandarin) Mon-Wed 

20.45, 23.05 

STER 373-375 Acharnon (210.237.1100) 


Crystal Skull Fri & Mon-Wed 18.30, 21.00, 

23.30 Sat-Sun 16.00, 18.30, 21.00, 23.30 


23.45 Sat-Sun 16.50, 19.10, 21.30, 23.45 

Mon 21.30, 23.45 

3 Sex and the City Fri & Mon-Wed 19.40, 

22.40 Sat-Sun 16.40, 19.40, 22.40 

4 The Happening Fri 18.20, 20.20, 22.20, 

0.20 Sat 16.20, 18.20, 20.20, 22.20, 0.20 

Sun. 16.20, 18.20, 20.20, 22.20 Mon-Wed 

18.20, 20.20, 22.20 

5 Rec (Spanish) Fri & Mon-Wed 19.20, 21.20, 

23.20 Sat-Sun 17.20, 19.20, 21.20, 23.20 

6 Sex and the City Fri & Mon-Wed 20.00 

Sat.-Sun 17.10, 20.00 / Made of Honor 

23.00 

7 The Incredible Hulk Fri & Mon-Wed 19.20, 

21.40, 24.00 Sat-Sun 17.00, 19.20, 21.40, 

24.00 

8 Made of Honor 19.00, 21.10 / The Incredible 

Hulk 23.10 

9 Get Smart Fri & Mon-Wed 20.10, 22.30 Sat- 

Sun 17.50, 20.10, 22.30 

10 Deception Fri 19.50, 22.00, 0.10 Sat 

17.30, 19.50, 22.00, 0.10 Sun 17.30, 19.50, 

22.00 Mon-Wed 19.50, 22.00 

STELLA (Open-air) 34 Tenedou 

(210.865.7200) 

Cassandra’s Dream Fri-Sun 21.00, 23.00 / 

Ensemble, c’est tout (French) Mon-Wed 

21.00, 23.00 

TRIANON 21 Kodringtonos (210.821.5469) 

Mourir a 30 ans (French Doc) 21.00, 23.00 

Galatsi 

CINE GALATSI (Open-air) Alsos Veikou 

(210.213.8119) 

Deception 20.50, 23.00 

Peristeri 

CINE CITY 82 Constantinoupoleos, Bournazi 

(210.575.6243, 210.575.6244) 

2 Made of Honor 21.00, 23.00 

3 Get Smart 20.30, 22.50 

STER 67A Dimocratias, Ilion (210.237.1000) 


21.45, 23.40 Sat-Sun 16.10, 18.00, 19.50, 

21.45, 23.40 

2 Get Smart Fri 19.40, 22.00, 0.20 Sat 17.20, 

19.40, 22.00, 0.20 Sun 17.20, 19.40, 22.00 

Mon-Wed 19.40, 22.00 

3 Made of Honor Fri-Sat 18.00, 20.10, 22.20, 

0.30 Sun-Wed 18.00, 20.10, 22.20 


22.40 Sat-Sun 17.50, 20.20, 22.40 

5 Lucky Luke (French Anim) Sat-Sun 17.10 

(Dubbed) / Deception 19.10, 21.30, 23.50 


21.20 Sat-Sun 16.30, 19.00, 21.20 / The 

Happening 23.30 

7 Sex and the City Fri & Mon-Wed 20.15 Sat- 

Sun 17.30, 20.15 / Indiana Jones and the 

Kingdom of the Crystal Skull 23.00 

8 Get Smart 21.00, 23.20 

Neos Cosmos 

ODEON STARCITY 111 Syngrou & Leontiou 

(210.678.6000) 

1 Deception 18.40, 21.00, 23.20 Sat-Sun 

16.20, 18.40, 21.00, 23.20 

2 Horton Hears a Who! (Anim) Sat-Sun 17.10 

(Dubbed) / The Incredible Hulk 19.10, 


CINEMA 

21.40, 24.00 

3 Rec (Spanish) 18.00, 19.50, 22.00, 23.50 

4 Sex and the City 18.10, 21.10, 0.10 

5 Made of Honor 20.00, 22.20, 0.30 Sat-Sun 

17.30, 20.00, 22.20, 0.30 

6 Get Smart 19.20, 22.50, 0.20 Sat-Sun 

16.50, 19.20, 22.50, 0.20 

7 The Happening 19.30, 21.30, 23.40 Sat- 

Sun 17.20, 19.30, 21.30, 23.40 

8 Get Smart 18.20, 20.50, 23.30 

9 Loafing and Camouflage: I4 (Greek) 18.30 

/ Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the 

Crystal Skull 20.30, 23.00 

10 Sex and the City 20.10, 23.10 Sat-Sun 

17.00, 20.10, 23.10 

Nea Smyrni-Kallithea 

ATLANTIS 245 Vouliagmenis 

(210.971.1511) 

1 The Happening 20.20, 22.40 

2 The Happening 21.30 

DIONYSIA (Open-air) 286 Syngrou 

(210.951.5514) 

Made of Honor 20.50, 23.00 

ETOILE 152 Venizelou (210.951.0042) 

Get Smart 20.15 / Sex and the City 22.30 

FLERY (Open-air) 3 Skippi, Kallithea 

(210.958.5247) 

Les chansons d’amour (French) 21.00, 

23.00 

MIKROKOSMOS 106 Syngrou 

(210.921.5305) 

London to Brighton 19.15, 21.00, 22.40 Fri- 

Sun 19.15, 21.00, 22.40, 0.15 

NANA 179 Vouliagmenis (210.970.3158) 

1 Get Smart 18.45, 21.00, 23.15 


3 Rec (Spanish) 18.45, 20.45, 22.45 

4 Made of Honor 17.45, 20.00, 22.15 


Crystal Skull 18.00, 20.30, 23.10 

6 The Incredible Hulk 19.10, 21.20, 23.30 

PHILLIP (Open-air) 40 Eleftheriou 

Venizelou, Nea Smyrni (210.933.2766) 

Il y a longtemps que je t’aime 

(English/French) 20.50, 23.10 

SPORTING (Open-air) 18 K. Palaiologou 

(210.933.3820) 

1 Get Smart 21.00 

2 Get Smart 19.45, 22.15 

London to Brighton 

A street prostitute and a 12-year-old runaway must get out of London and on the next train 

to Brighton as fast as possible. Destitute and alone, they have few people to turn to for help 

while a vile underground boss is out to get them. 

Award-winning crime thriller, hailed as the “British film of the year,” directed by Paul Andrew 

Williams and starring Lorraine Stanley, Johnny Harris, Georgia Groome, Sam Spruell, 

Alexander Morton and Nathan Constance. 

☛ Mikrokosmos 

Northern suburbs 

ALEXANDRA (Open-air) 27 Iroon 

Polytechneiou, Kato Halandri 

(210.677.7708) 

Sex and the City 21.30 

ALIKI (Open-air) Drosia Sq (210.622.9645) 

Made of Honor Fri-Sun 20.45, 23.00 / The 

Apartment Mon-Wed 20.45, 23.00 

ALSOS (Open-air) 154 Dekeleias, Philadelphia 

(210.253.2003) 

Get Smart 21.00, 23.00 

AMARYLLIS (Open-air) Aghia Paraskevi 

Sq (210.601.0561) 

Get Smart 21.00, 23.00 

AMIKO (Open-air) Epidavrou & Androutsou, 

Halandri (210.681.5532) 

The Apartment 20.50, 23.00 

ANOIXIS (Open-air) 19 Evripidou, Neo Iraklion 

(210.283.3345) 


ARTEMIS (Open-air) 2-4 Nevrokopiou, Papagou 

(210.656.1153) 

Deception 20.50, 23.00 

ATHINA (Open-air) 18 Solomou, Halandri 

(210.685.5860) 


ATTIKON ALSOS (Open-air) Attikon Alsos 

(210.699.7755) 


AVANA 234 Kifissias (210.671.5905) 

Deception 20.50, 23.00 

BOBONIERA (Open-air) 12 Papadiamanti, 

Kifissia (210.801.9687) 


23.00 

CHLOE (Open-air) 17 Cassaveti, Kifissia 

(210.801.1500) 

Deception 21.00, 23.15 

CINE PSYCHIKO (Open-air) 290 Kifissias, 

Faros Psychikou (210.677.7330-1) 


CINE SCHOLEIO (Open-air) 5-7 

Neapoleos, Aghia Paraskevi (210.601.7565) 

Le renard et l’enfant (French) Fri-Sun 21.00 

(Dubbed) / Just Separated (Greek) Fri-Sun 

23.00 / There Will Be Blood Mon-Tue 

21.30 Wed 22.45 / Horton Hears a Who! 

(Anim) Wed 21.00 

DIANA 14 Pericleous, Maroussi 

(210.802.8587) 

Le renard et l’enfant (French) Fri-Sun 19.20 

/ Pink Floyd, The Wall Fri-Sun 21.20 

FILOTHEI (Open-air) Drosopoulou Sq, 

Filothei (210.683.3398) 


23.00 

KIFISSIA 245 Kifissias (210.623.3567) 

1 Sex and the City 18.15 / Get Smart 20.45, 

23.00 

2 Made of Honor 19.00, 21.00, 23.00 

MARGARITA CINEMA (Open-air) 87 

Doukissis Plakentias, Halandri 

(210.601.4284) 

Deception 20.50, 23.00 

MIMIS FOTOPOULOS (Open-air) 40 

Aghiou Constantinou, Maroussi 

(210.619.8890) 

El Greco Fri-Sun 21.00 / My Blueberry 

Nights Fri-Sun 23.00 / Into the Wild Mon- 

Wed 21.15 

ODEON 73 Kifissias & Pournara 

(210.678.6000) 

1 The Incredible Hulk 19.10, 0.10 / The Happening 

21.30 

2 Loafing and Camouflage: I4 (Greek) 

18.30, 20.40, 23.00 


15.50, 18.20, 20.50, 23.30 


5 Made of Honor 17.50, 20.00, 22.20, 0.30 

Sat-Sun 15.40, 17.50, 20.00, 22.20, 0.30 

6 The Incredible Hulk 18.00, 20.20, 22.40 

7 Rec (Spanish) 18.10, 20.10, 22.10, 0.10 Sat- 

Sun 16.10, 18.10, 20.10, 22.10, 0.10 

8 The Happening 18.30, 20.30, 22.30, 0.30 


16.50, 19.20, 21.50, 0.20 


16.30, 18.20 (Dubbed) / Sex and the City 

20.10, 23.10 

11 Deception 18.40, 21.00, 23.20 Sat-Sun 

16.20, 18.40, 21.00, 23.20 


Crystal Skull 18.00, 20.20, 22.50 Sat-Sun 

15.30, 18.00, 20.20, 22.50 

TRIA ASTERIA 386 Irakleiou, Neo Iraklion 

(210.282.6873) 

2 Sex and the City 20.15, 22.45 

3 (Open-air) Made of Honor 21.00, 23.00 

VILLAGE 15@THE MALL 35 Andrea Papandreou, 

Maroussi (210.610.4100) 


22.45, 1.15 Sat-Sun 15.15, 17.45, 20.15, 

22.45, 1.15 

2 Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: Best 

of Both Worlds Concert (3D) Fri & Mon- 

Wed 18.15 Sat-Sun 15.15, 16.45, 18.15 / Deception 

19.45, 22.00, 0.15 

3 Horton Hears a Who! (Anim.) Fri & Mon- 

Wed 17.30 Sat-Sun 15.30, 17.30 (Dubbed) / 

Get Smart 19.30, 22.00, 0.30 


20.45, 23.15 Sat-Sun 15.45, 18.150, 20.45, 

23.15 

5 CINEMA EUROPA The Incredible Hulk Fri 

& Mon-Wed 19.00, 21.30, 24.00 Sat-Sun 

16.30, 19.00, 21.30, 24.00 

6 CINEMA EUROPA The Happening Fri & 

Mon-Wed 18.00, 20.15, 22.30, 0.45 Sat-Sun 

15.45, 18.00, 20.15, 22.30, 0.45 

7 MAX SCREEN Get Smart Fri & Mon-Wed 

18.30, 21.00, 23.45 Sat-Sun 16.00, 18.30, 

21.00, 23.45 

8 Made of Honor Fri & Mon-Wed 17.15, 19.30, 

21.45, 24.00 Sat-Sun 15.00, 17.15, 19.30, 

21.45, 24.00 


21.15, 0.15 Sat-Sun 15.00, 18.00, 21.15, 0.15 

10 Lucky Luke (French Anim) Fri & Mon-Wed 

17.00 Sat-Sun 15.00, 17.00 (Dubbed) / Rec 

(Spanish) 19.00, 21.00, 23.00, 1.00 


22.15, 1.15 Sat-Sun 16.15, 19.15, 22.15, 1.15 


Crystal Skull Fri & Mon-Wed 18.45, 21.15, 

23.45 Sat-Sun 16.15, 18.45, 21.15, 23.45 

13 GOLD CLASS Sex and the City 18.45, 

22.00 

14 GOLD CLASS Get Smart Fri & Mon-Wed 

20.00, 22.45 Sat-Sun 17.00, 20.00, 22.45 

Southern suburbs 

AKTI (Open-air) Thiseos & Aeolou, Vouliagmeni 

Beach (210.896.1337) 


ALOMA (Open-air) 103 Geroulanou, Argyroupolis 

(210.992.2397) 

Sex and the City Fri-Sat 20.45, 23.15 Sun- 

Wed 21.10 

ATHINAION 7 Zisimopoulou, Glyfada 

(210.810.8230) 

1 Get Smart 18.10, 20.30, 22.50 

2 Made of Honor 18.40, 20.40, 22.40 



Crystal Skull 18.00 / The Incredible Hulk 

20.30, 22.50 

CINE ARGYROUPOLIS 68 Kyprou, Argyroupolis 

(210.992.2098) 

Get Smart 20.50, 23.00 

CINE FLOISVOS (Open-air) Floisvos Park 

(210.982.1256) 


GLYFADA Zeppou & Xenophontos 

(210.965.0318) 

2 What Happens in Vegas 20.40, 22.40 

(Open-air) Deception 20.45, 23.00 

MELINA MERCOURI (Open-air) 50 Irinis, 

Ilioupolis (210.991.9818) 

American Gangster Fri-Sun 21.00 / Ratatouille 

(Anim) Mon 21.15 (Dubbed) / AFR 

(Danish) Tue 21.00, 23.00 / Kiss of Life 

(Greek) Wed 21.00, 23.10 

RIA (Open-air) 8 Aphroditis, Varkiza 

(210.897.0844) 

Get Smart Fri-Sun 21.00, 23.15 / Before the 

Devil Knows You’re Dead Mon-Wed 20.50, 

23.00 

VARKIZA 22 Thasou, Varkiza 

(210.897.3926) 


19.00 (Dubbed) / Indiana Jones and the 

Kingdom of the Crystal Skull 21.00, 22.50 

2 Le renard et l’enfant (French) Sat-Sun 

19.00 (Dubbed) / The Happening 21.00, 

23.00 

3 (Open-air) Deception 21.00, 23.00 

VILLAGE 9 CINEMAS@FALIRO 1 Poseidonos 

& 3 Moraitini (210.810.8080) 

1 Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: Best 

of Both Worlds Concert (3D) Fri & Mon- 

Wed 18.00 Sat-Sun 16.20, 18.00 / Sex and 

the City 21.45 / The Happening 19.45, 

0.45 


19.50, 22.00, 0.10 Sat-Sun 15.30, 17.40, 

19.50, 22.00, 0.10 

3 CINEMA EUROPA Sex and the City 17.20, 

20.15, 23.10 

4 Lucky Luke (French Anim) Fri & Mon-Wed 

17.00 Sat-Sun 15.00, 17.00 (Dubbed) / The 

Incredible Hulk 19.00, 21.15, 23.30 


22.10 Sat-Sun 15.10, 17.30, 19.50, 22.10 /

The Incredible Hulk 0.30 

6 Horton Hears a Who! (Anim) Fri & Mon-Wed 18.15 

Sat-Sun 16.15, 18.15 (Dubbed) / Deception 20.15, 

22.30, 0.45 

7 VMAX Get Smart Fri & Mon-Wed 18.30, 21.00, 23.30 

Sat-Sun 16.00, 18.30, 21.00, 23.30 

8 GOLD CLASS The Incredible Hulk 19.50 / Sex and 

the City 22.30 

9 GOLD CLASS Get Smart 19.00, 21.45 

East coast 

ALEX (Open-air) Porto Rafti (22990.76034) 

The Incredible Hulk Fri-Sat 21.00, 23.15 / What Happens 

in Vegas Sun-Wed 21.00, 23.10 

SISSY (Open-air) 36 Marathonos, Nea Makri 

(22940.91811) 


VILLAGE COOL TYMVOS (Open-air) Marathonas 

Beach (22940.55604-55603) 

2 Get Smart 21.00, 23.15 

3 What Happens in Vegas Fri-Sun 21.00, 23.15 Mon- 

Wed 23.00 / Horton Hears a Who! (Anim) Mon-Wed 

21.00 (Dubbed) 

VILLAGE COOL MARIEL (Open-air) Porto Rafti 

(22940.71335) 

Get Smart 21.00, 23.15 

Saronida 

KORALI CINEMAX (Open-air) Aphroditis & Ithakis, 

Saronida (22910.54097) 

Get Smart 21.00, 23.10 

ORPHEAS (Open-air) 60 Saronidos (22910.60077) 

Deception 21.00, 23.00 

Piraeus 

CINEAK Dimarcheio Sq (210.422.5653) 

Get Smart 17.30 / Sex and the City 19.45, 22.20 

CINE KIPOS (Open-air) 49 Thermopylon & Knossou 

(210.481.0790) 

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull 

Fri-Sun 21.00, 23.15 / Horton Hears a Who! (Anim) 

Mon-Wed 21.00 (Dubbed) 

ONEIRO (Open-air) 34 Naxou, Rendi (210.481.3301) 


VILLAGE COOL RENTIS (Open-air) 228 Thivon & 

Petrou Ralli (210.427.8600) 

Get Smart 21.00, 23.30 

VILLAGE 20 228 Thivon & Petrou Ralli 

(210.427.8600) 

GOLD CLASS 1 Deception Fri-Sat 19.00, 21.30, 24.00 

Sun-Wed 19.00, 21.30 

GOLD CLASS 2 Get Smart Fri-Sat & Mon-Wed 20.00, 

22.30 Sun 17.30, 20.00, 22.30 

3 Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal 

Skull Fri & Mon-Wed 21.00 Sat-Sun 16.15, 21.00 / 


4 Deception Fri & Mon-Wed 18.15, 20.30, 22.45, 1.00 

Sat-Sun 16.00, 18.15, 20.30, 22.45, 1.00 

5 Horton Hears a Who! (Anim) Fri & Tue-Wed 17.15 Sat- 

Sun 15.15, 17.15 Mon 17.00 (Dubbed) / Rec (Spanish) 

Fri-Sun & Tue-Wed 19.15, 21.15, 23.15, 1.15 Mon 19.00, 

23.15, 1.15 

6 Lucky Luke (French Anim) Sat-Sun 16.15 (Dubbed) / 

The Happening 18.30, 20.45, 23.00, 1.15 

7 Get Smart Fri & Mon-Wed 17.30, 20.00, 22.30, 1.00 

Sat-Sun 15.00, 17.30, 20.00, 22.30, 1.00 

8 Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: Best of Both 

Worlds Concert (3D) Fri & Mon-Wed 17.45 Sat-Sun 

15.45, 17.45 / The Incredible Hulk 19.45, 22.15, 0.45 

9 Deception Fri & Mon-Wed 19.00, 21.30, 24.00 Sat- 

Sun 16.30, 19.00, 21.30, 24.00 

10 Lucky Luke (French Anim) Fri & Mon-Wed 17.00 Sat- 

Sun 15.00, 17.00 (Dubbed) / Get Smart 19.00, 21.30, 

24.00 

11 The Incredible Hulk Fri & Mon-Wed 18.30, 21.00, 

23.30 Sat-Sun 16.00, 18.30, 21.00, 23.30 

12 Sex and the City Fri & Mon-Wed 18.45, 21.45, 0.45 

Sat-Sun 15.45, 18.45, 21.45, 0.45 

13 Sex and the City Fri & Mon-Wed 19.45, 22.45 Sat- 

Sun 16.45, 19.45, 22.45 

14 Get Smart 17.00, 19.30, 22.00, 0.30 

15 Horton Hears a Who! (Anim.) Fri & Mon-Wed 18.00 

Sat-Sun 16.00, 18.00 (Dubbed) / The Happening 

20.00, 22.15, 0.30 

16 Get Smart Fri & Mon-Wed 18.00, 20.30, 23.00 Sat- 

Sun 15.30, 18.00, 20.30, 23.00 

17 Smother 17.45, 19.45 / The Incredible Hulk 21.45, 

0.15 

18 The Happening 17.00, 19.15, 21.30, 23.45 

19 Made of Honor Fri & Mon-Wed 17.45, 20.15, 22.30, 

0.45 Sat-Sun 15.15, 17.45, 20.15, 22.30, 0.45 

20 The Incredible Hulk Fri & Mon-Wed 18.00, 20.30, 

23.00 Sat-Sun 15.30, 18.00, 20.30, 23.00 

Thessaloniki 

AIGLI (Open-air) (2310.270.016) 

Sex and the City (21.45) 

APOLLON (Open-air) (2310.811.870) 

Smother 21.00, 23.00 

Deception 

EROTIC THRILLER, 2008, 108’ 

Directed by Marcel Langenegger, 

starring Hugh Jackman, Ewan 

McGregor, Michelle Williams, Lisa Gay 

Hamilton, Maggie Q and Natasha 

Henstridge. 

A Manhattan corporate accountant is a 

fish out of water in the mysterious 

underground sex club scene, and things 

get even hairier when he becomes a 

suspect after the disappearance of a 

woman he’s been seeing. 

Rec 

THRILLER, 2007, 80’ 

Directed by Jaume Balaguero and Paco 

Plaza, starring Manuela Velasco, Ferran 

Terraza, Jorge-Yamam Serrano, Carlos 

Lasarte, Carlos Vicente and David Vert. 

(In Spanish) 

It all goes terribly awry for an ambitious 

TV reporter who follows a crew of 

firemen responding to a call from a 

woman trapped in her apartment, for it is 

not long before the victim is taking bites 

out of her rescuers and the entire 

building is taken over by the living dead. 

Les chansons d’amour 

(Love Songs) 

MUSICAL DRAMA, 2007, 100’ 

Directed by Christophe Honore, with 

original music by Alex Beaupain, and 

starring Louis Garrel, Ludivine Sagnier, 

Chiara Mastroianni, Clotilde Hesme and 

Gregoire Leprince-Ringuet. Won a Cesar 

award for Best Music. (In French) 

Divided into chapters – departure, 

absence, return – we see the dynamic of 

a Parisian love triangle between 20somethings 

Ismael, Julie and Alice and 

how the balances are affected when one 

of them suffers the loss of a loved one. 

Bananas 

COMEDY, 1971, 82’ 

Directed by and starring Woody Allen, 

along with Louise Lasser, Carlos 

Montalban, Jacob Morales and David 

Ortiz. 

A New York consumer products tester 

who wants to win back his activist 

girlfriend becomes the leader of a 

popular uprising in a small Latin 

American country. 

California Dreamin’ 

DRAMATIC COMEDY, 2007, 155’ 

Directed by Christian Nemescu, who 

received a posthumous Un Certain 

Regard Award from Cannes, the film 

stars Armand Assante, Jamie Elman, 

Razvan Vasilescu and Maria Dinulescu. 

At a small railway station in Romania 

during the 1999 conflict in Kosovo, the 

station master and a group of other 

locals each devise their own ruses to 

prevent the transport of radar equipment 

destined for NATO troops. 


CINEMA 

BY FILM 

Lemon Tree 

DRAMA, 2008, 106’ 

Directed by Eran Riklis, starring Hiam 

Abbass, Doron Tavory and Ali Suliman. 

(In Arabic & Hebrew) 

After moving into a new house on the 

border between Israel and the West Bank, 

a Palestinian woman’s beloved trees are 

seen as a security threat. Based on a true 

story. 

Get Smart 

CRIME COMEDY, 2008, 110’ 

Directed by Peter Segal, starring Steve 

Carell, Anne Hathaway, Dwayne 

Johnson, Alan Arkin, Terence Stamp 

and Bill Murray. 

Maxwell Smart is not exactly the 

smoothest secret agent ever, but with 

Agent 99 at his side he has some chance 

of battling the evil forces of KAOS that 

are threatening to take over the world. 

Klute 

MYSTERY DRAMA, 1971, 114’ 

Directed by Alan J. Pakula, starring 

Jane Fonda, Donald Sutherland and Roy 

Scheider. 

Detective John Klute is left with no choice 

when, after his girlfriend’s 

disappearance, the only clue to her 

whereabouts is in the hands of a big-city 

call girl, Bree. The web of deception 

grows as someone is found to be stalking 

her, and Klute begins to fall in love with 

the mysterious prostitute. Jane Fonda 

won the 1971 Oscar for Best Leading 

Actress for her role in the film. 

Mourir a 30 ans 

DOCUMENTARY, 1982, 97’ 

Directed by Romain Goupil, this 

documentary received the Youth award 

and the Camera d’Or at Cannes, as well 

as a Cesar for best debut film. (In 

French) 

Following the suicide of his close friend, a 

militant leader in the May 1968 riots in 

Paris, the filmmaker examines the events 

of those days and his own involvement in 

the extreme-left movement. 

Made of Honor 

ROMANTIC COMEDY, 2008, 101’ 

Directed by Paul Weiland, starring 

Patrick Dempsey, Michelle Monaghan 

and Kevin McKidd. 

The male “maid of honor” at this wedding 

has no honorable intentions whatsoever, 

as the womanizing playboy realizes he is 

in love with his best friend just as she 

announces she’s getting married. 

Smother 

COMEDY, 2007, 92’ 

Directed by Vince Di Meglio, starring 

Diane Keaton, Dax Shepard and Liv 

Tyler. 

Just when Noah is fired from his job and 

feels that his life couldn’t possibly get any 

worse, his mother decides to move in 

with her five dogs, leaving Noah to 

founder in unemployment and his 

mother’s smothering demands. 

Lars and the Real Girl 

DRAMATIC COMEDY, 2008, 106’ 

Directed by Craig Gillespie, starring 

Ryan Gosling, Emily Mortimer, Paul 

Schneider, Kelli Garner and Patricia 

Clarkson. 

Overgrown geek Lars Lindstrom looks for 

that special bond with the woman of his 

life – an inflatable doll he ordered on the 

Internet. His family and friends, clearly 

concerned about his mental state, don’t 

have the heart to burst his bubble. 

Paris 

DRAMATIC ROMANTIC COMEDY, 2008, 

130’ 

Directed by Cedric Klapisch, starring 

Juliette Binoche, Romain Duris, Fabrice 

Luchini, Albert Dupontel and Francois 

Cluzet. (In French) 

Pierre, a male dancer at the Moulin 

Rouge, must withdraw from active life as 

he awaits news from doctors regarding a 

heart transplant that may or may not 

save his life. Meanwhile, his estranged 

sister moves in with her three children to 

take care of him. As he observes his 

family and the people on the streets of 

Paris going about their daily business, he 

reflects on the continuity of life and the 

need to mend his ties with his sister. 

The Happening 

SCIENCE-FICTION THRILLER, 2008, 91’ 

Directed by M. Night Shyamalan 

starring Mark Wahlberg, Zooey 

Deschanel, John Leguizamo and Ashlyn 

Sanchez. 

A family goes on the run as it tries to 

survive a deadly global phenomenon 

unleashed by nature against man. 

Voleurs de chevaux 

(In the Arms of My 

Enemy) 

EPIC DRAMA, 2007, 85’ 

Directed by Micha Wald, starring 

Gregoire Colin and Francois-Rene 

Dupont. (In French) 

Fate throws together two sets of 

brothers: Elias and Roman steal horses, 

while Vladimir and Jakub have joined the 

Cossacks. The encounter ends in violence 

and a blood feud. 

AVRA (Open-air) Kalamaria (2310.454.525) 

The Bucket List Fri-Sun 21.00, 23.00 / No Country for 

Old Men Mon-Wed 21.00, 23.00 

CINE ALSOS (Open-air) 

El Greco Fri-Sun / Horton Hears a Who! (Anim) 21.15 / 

Funny Games 23.00 

CINE PANORAMA (Open-air) (2310.346.720) 

There Will Be Blood Fri-Sun 21.30 / Atonement Mon- 

Wed 21.30 

CINE PARADEISOS (Open-air) (2310.631.700) 

The Edge of Heaven (German/Turkish) Fri-Sun 21.30, 

23.30 / La noche de los girasoles (Spanish) Mon- 

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Paris (French) 21.00 / Get Smart 23.00 

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Day Night Day Night 19.30, 21.15, 23.00 

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Les chansons d’amour (French) 21.30 

ODEON PLATIA (801.11.60.000), for reservations, 

2310.290.290, www.i-ticket.gr) 

1 Sex and the City 18.00, 21.00 Fri-Sat 18.00, 21.00, 

24.00 

2 Loafing and Camouflage: 14 (Greek) 18.00, 20.20, 

22.30 

3 Horton Hears a Who! (Dubbed) Sun 18.10 (Dubbed) 

/ Sex and the City 20.10, 23.00 

4 The Incredible Hulk 18.50 / The Happening 21.10, 

23.10 

5 Deception 18.40, 21.00, 23.20 

6 Rec (Spanish) 19.10, 21.10, 23.10 

7 Get Smart 18.00. 20.30, 23.00 

8 Made of Honor 18.20, 20.40, 22.50 

STER CINEMAS (2310.469.300, 2310.469.310) 

1 Rec (Spanish) 19.20, 21.20, 23.20 Sat-Sun 17.20, 

19.20, 21.20, 23.20 

2 Get Smart 18.50, 21.10, 23.30 Sat-Sun 16.15, 18.50, 

21.10, 23.30 

3 Sex and the City 19.00, 22.00 Sat-Sun 16.00, 19.00, 

22.00 

4 Get Smart 19.50, 22.10 Fri 19.50, 22.10, 0.30 Sun 

17.30, 19.50, 22.10 

5 Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal 

Skull 19.45, 22.30, Sat-Sun 17.10, 19.45, 22.30 

6 Nim’s Island Sat-Sun 17.15 / The Incredible Hulk 

19.15, 21.40 Fri-Sat 19.15, 21.40, 24.00 

7 Lucky Luke (French Anim) Sat-Sun 16.10 (Dubbed) / 

Made of Honor 18.10, 20.30 / The Incredible Hulk 

22.40 

8 Made of Honor 18.45, 21.00 Sat-Sun 16.30, 18.45, 

21.00 / The Happening 23.10 

9 Sex and the City 20.00, 23.00 Sat-Sun 17.00, 20.00, 

23.00 

10 Horton Hears a Who! (Anim) Sat-Sun 16.45 

(Dubbed) / Deception 19.10, 21.30, 23.45 

11 The Incredible Hulk 18.00, 20.10 / The Happening 

22.20 Fri-Sat 22.20, 0.20 

STER CITY GATE (2310.469.300) 

1 Rec (Spanish) 18.10, 20.00, 21.50, 23.40, Sat-Sun 

16.00, 18.10, 20.00, 21.50, 23.40 

2 Made of Honor 18.40, 21.00, 23.20 Sat-Sun 16.50, 

18.40, 21.00, 23.20 

3 Deception 19.10, 21.30, 23.50 Sat-Sun 16.50, 19.10, 

21.30, 23.50 

4 The Incredible Hulk 20.10, 22.30 Sat-Sun 17.50, 

20.10, 22.30 

5 Sex and the City 20.10 Sat-Sun 17.20, 20.10 / Indiana 

Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull 

23.00 

6 Get Smart 19.50, 22.10 Sat-Sun 17.30, 19.50, 22.10 / 

The Happening Fri-Sat 0.30 

7 VIP Lucky Luke (French Anim) Sat-Sun 17.40 

(Dubbed) / Made of Honor 19.40, 22.00 / The Incredible 

Hulk Fri-Sat 0.30 


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1 Lucky Luke (French Anim) 17.50 Sat-Sun 15.50, 17.50 

(Dubbed) / The Happening 19.50, 21.50, 23.50 

2 Made of Honor 18.40, 20.50, 23.00 Sat-Sun 16.30, 

18.40, 20.50, 23.00 

3 The Incredible Hulk 18.00 Sat-Sun 15.40, 18.00 / 

Rec (Spanish) 20.10, 22.10, 0.10 Mon 19.10, 23.10, 

1.00 / The Warlords Mon 21.00 4 Deception 17.20, 

19.40, 22.00, 0.20 Sat-Sun 15.00 17.20, 19.40, 22.00, 

0.20 

5 Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: Best of Both 

Worlds Tour 17.10, 18.50 Sat-Sun 15.00, 17.10, 18.50 / 

The Incredible Hulk 20.20, 22.30, 0.50 

6 Get Smart 17.00, 19.20, 21.40, 24.00 

7 Sex and the City 18.30, 21.30, 0.30 Sat-Sun 15.30, 

18.30, 21.30, 0.30 

8 Horton Hears a Who! (Anim.) 18.10 Sat-Sun 16.10, 

18.10 (Dubbed) / Get Smart 20.00, 22.20, 0.40 

9 GOLD CLASS Deception 19.40, 22.00 

10 GOLD CLASS Sex and the City 19.10, 22.30 


37

Cyprus preparing 

to host Junior 

Eurovision 2008 

Although Cyprus did not make it into 

the finals of the Eurovision Song 

Contest, it will host the 6th Junior 

Eurovision Song Contest on November 

22, 2008, in Limassol. 

Toward that end, Greek state-run 

television has announced a contest 

for the composition, lyrics and performance 

of the song that will represent 

Greece in the competition. 

Contestants must be 10 to 15 years 

old, Greek citizens or residents of 

Greece for the last two-and-a-half 

years and amateur singers. Among 

the terms of entry are that all songs 

written by the contestants must be 

original, in Greek and their duration 

should be from 2 minutes and 30 seconds 

to 2 minutes and 45 seconds 

long. Each boy, girl or group may enter 

up to two songs. 

The deadline for participation is 

July 4, 2008. For further 

information contact ERT (210.776.1288) 

or log on to: 

http://eurovision.ert.gr/junior/. 

38 

Friday 

June 27 

ET-1 

Tel. 210.770.1911/5 

8.00Children’s Shows 10.00Educational 

Television 11.00 Documentary: 

Blood Diamonds 12.00 Euro 

2008 Highlights 13.00 Documentary: 

Great Sporting Duels 14.00 

News 14.30 Disney Hour 15.30 Latin 

American Series 17.30 THE YOUNG 

AND THE RESTLESS 18.30 Greek 

Documentary: Memories 19.00Roads 

20.00Documentary: The Earth from 

Above 21.00 FILM: “Milo Milo,” 

Greece/Germany, 1979, social drama 

directed by Nikos Perrakis 23.00 

News 24.00World Sailing 0.15FILM: 

“SMOKE,” Germany/US, 1995, comedy 

drama with Harvey Keitel, William 

Hurt 2.15Crime and Investigation: City 

Confidential: Aspen: Murder on the 

Slopes 

NET 

Tel. 210.606.6000 

5.45 First Line 10.00 What’s Happening 

Now 12.00News 13.00We Live 

in Greece 15.00News 16.00FILM: “ICE 

PRINCESS,” US, 2005, family comedy 

drama with Joan Cusack, Kim Catrall 

18.00News 19.00Euronet 2008 

21.00News 22.00FILM: “AIR FORCE 

ONE,” US, 1997, action adventure with 

Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman, Glenn 

Close 0.15FILM: “THE LAST SHOT,” US, 

2004, comedy with Matthew Broderick, 

Alec Baldwin, Ray Liotta 

ET3 

Tel. 2310.299.400 

8.00THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL 

(R) 9.00Date at 9 11.00Documentary: 

Jewels of the Deep 11.30 Documentary: 

The Secrets of Karakoum 12.15 

Documentary: Getaway 13.00News 


15.30Documentary: The Joy of Painting 

16.00 News in sign language 

16.15 The Sixth Sense 16.30 Greek 

Show 18.00 The World of Sports 

19.00Documentary: Magically Simple 

19.30News 21.00Documentary: 

Becoming a Man 22.00Documentary: 

Hunting Odyssey 22.30 Labyrinth 

24.00 News 0.30 Moto GP 2.00 

Greek Show (R) 

MEGA 

Tel. 210.690.3000 

5.45 Early in the Morning 6.30 Society 

Mega O’Clock 10.00A Wonderful 

Morning World 13.10 Ugly Maria (R) 

14.00 News 15.00 Just Us (R) 16.00 

Frontiers of Love (R) 17.20News in sign 

language 17.30Greek Series 18.10One 

Moment, Two Lives 18.50 50-50 (R) 

20.00News 21.00One Month or So... 

(R) 22.00 THE TUDORS 24.00 FILM: 

“FORTRESS,” US, 1992, science-fiction 

adventure with Christopher Lambert 

0.50News 1.05FILM (cont.) 2.15 

FILM: “BODY DOUBLE,” US, 1984, romantic 

thriller with Melanie Griffith 

4.40 Telemarketing 5.00 JACKIE 

CHAN ADVENTURES 

ANTENNA 

Tel. 210.688.6100 

5.30 Good Morning Greece 10.00 

Morning Coffee 13.00News 13.50Constantinos 

and Eleni (R) 14.45 Family 

Life (R) 15.45 It’s Worth a Look 17.45 

News in sign language 17.50Greek Talk 

Show 19.00 With Love 19.10 Crimes 

(R) 20.00News 21.00Hello, Darwin! 

23.00 PRISON BREAK 24.00 LAS 

VEGAS 1.00 News 1.10 FILM: “ELLIE 

PARKER,” US, 2005, comedy with 

Naomi Watts 3.20With Love (R) 3.30 

The Challenge (R) 

STAR 

Tel. 211.189.1000 

6.30 Princess Sissy 7.00 Batman 

7.30W.I.T.C.H. 8.00Crypto 8.30Duck 

Dodgers 9.00 Baby Looney Tunes 

9.30Mucha Lucha 10.00Tom and Jer- 

“Eco News” is an alternative, 

news magazine presenting 

news on the environment from 

across the world as well as 

highlighting ideas for saving energy, 

and information related to 

renewable energy sources and 

climate change. 

Information, however, is not 

the only issue. “Eco News” 

Kiss the Girls 

ry Kids 10.30Lazlo 11.00New Woody 

Woodpecker 11.30 The Daffy Duck 

Show 12.00 What’s New Scooby- 

Doo 12.30 The Smurfs 13.00 News 

14.00 Super Star 16.45 I Can 18.40 

News in sign language 18.45HOUSE 

MD 19.45News 21.00FILM: “KISS THE 

GIRLS,” US, 1997, crime thriller with 

Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, Bill 

Nunn 23.30FILM: “MARS ATTACKS!” 

US, 1996, science-fiction comedy 

with Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close, Annette 

Bening 1.45FILM: “PALMETTO,” 

US/Germany, 1998, thriller with 

Michael Rapaport, Woody Harrelson, 

Elizabeth Shue 4.00 News 

ALPHA 

Tel. 212.212.4000 

5.45 Good Morning 10.00 Coffee 

with Eleni 13.00Cous Cous 16.00News 

16.45BAYWATCH III 17.45News in sign 

language 18.00Amore Mio (R) 18.45 

The Package (R) 20.00 News 21.00 

Blind Date 23.00 True Loves (R) 

24.00FILM: “AFTER THE SUNSET,” US, 

2004, action adventure with Pierce 


TELEVISION 

BY EVANGELIA ARVANITI 

Green news comes to Skai 

Get the latest on environmental issues and eco-tips 

aims to raise awareness about 

the environment, informing 

viewers on how to contribute to 

saving even local ecosystems. 

The program has made strides 

in this direction by initiating an 

interactive section titled “Keep 

us Posted” where people can 

send in their own videos and 

text messages to shine the 

Star - 21.00 

Crime thriller starring 

Morgan Freeman, Ashley 

Judd, Cary Elwes and Bill 

Nunn. 

Doctor Alex Cross, a sharp 

forensic psychologist, is 

pulled into a investigation 

when his niece is taken by a 

kidnapper and serial 

murderer. He teams up with 

a doctor, herself a survivor 

of the twisted criminal, to 

stop the killings. 

Brosnan, Salma Hayek, Woody Harrelson 

2.00 News 2.15 Red Circle (R) 

3.15 Images (R) 4.15 Telemarketing 

4.30 TWO AND A HALF MEN II 

SKAI 

Tel. 210.480.0000 

6.00BBC Live 6.30CLICK ONLINE 7.00 

BBC@Skai 9.00Greek Cooking Show 

10.00 30-Minute Meals 11.00 Documentary: 

Secrets of Nature 11.45 I 

KNOW WHAT YOU ATE LAST SUMMER 

12.45 Greek-Phrenia (R) 13.00 Eco 

News 13.15 The Oprah Winfrey Show 

14.15The Way to Live 15.55Analyze It 

16.00 HARRY’S PRACTICE 16.30 

DINOSAPIEN 17.00MAD WORLD 17.30 

Takeshi’s Castle 18.00News 18.40Documentary: 

World’s Wackiest Sports 

19.45 Documentary: Planet News 

20.45 Greek-Phrenia 21.00 News 

22.00 Documentary: What Killed the 

Mega Beasts 23.00 Documentary: 

Mega Bridges: China 24.00News 0.15 

CSI MIAMI 1.15CATHOUSE 1.45Documentary: 

World’s Wildest Police Videos 

2.45BEASTMASTER 3.45THE OFFICE 

spotlight on local problems. 

Katerina Christophilidou, 

who presents the show, hosts 

scientists and representatives of 

environmental organizations 

such as WWF Hellas, Greenpeace, 

Mediterranean SOS and 

many others. 

Stay tuned for “Eco News” 

Mondays to Fridays at 1 p.m. 

VOULI 

Tel. 210.373.3558 

10.30 Parliament Plenary Session 

17.00 News Bulletin 18.00 Documentary: 

The Art of War: War at Land: 

The Unseen Enemy 19.00 Documentary: 

The Life of the Mammals 

20.00 Documentary: Animal Icons 

21.00BBC Documentary: The War of 

the Century 22.00 News Bulletin 

22.45 News Bulletin 22.45 Theodoros 

Terzopoulos Narrative, Part 9 

23.10 Theater 0.30 Greek Show 

MAKEDONIA TV 

Tel. 2310.504300 

9.00 Greek Show 10.30 WACKY 

WORLD OF TEX AVERY (R) 12.00 

Telemarketing 14.00 Beauty Show 

14.30 DOUBLE CLICK 15.00 Telemarketing 

18.00 Your Deal 19.00 

News 19.35 News in sign language 

19.45Beauty Show 20.00WHO’S THE 

BOSS (R) 20.30 MALCOLM IN THE 

MIDDLE (R) 21.00 THE NANNY 21.30 

WHO’S THE BOSS 22.00 JET SET 

23.00 HILL STREET BLUES 24.00 

DARK ANGEL 

ALTER 

Tel. 210.570.7000 

6.00Alter Kids 8.30News 9.15In the 

Kitchen 9.55 Greece is Playing 12.35 

Blah Blah 15.30 News 16.00 News in 

sign language 16.10 Showbiz News 

17.10Look Ahead 18.45Today 20.00 

News 20.55 Auto Alter 21.00 FILM: 

“THE BURBS,” US, 1989, comedy 

with Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie 

Fisher 23.00Light in the Tunnel 2.00 

Auto Alter 2.15 FILM: “MIDWAY,” US, 

1976, war drama with Charlton Heston 

CINE+ 

Tel. 210.770.1911/15 

6.00FRASIER 6.30Greek Series 8.15 

Greek Film 9.20 FILM: “JOHNNY 

TREMAIN,” US, 1957, family adventure 

During a generally indifferent year as far as television 

series are concerned, Alpha’s youth comedy 

series “Yperoha Plasmata” (Wonderful People), 

written by Myrto Kontova, not only survived 

a rather lackluster beginning, but grew 

to become one of this year’s biggest hits. 

What capturesthe viewer’s attention is that everyone 

can relate to the leading characters’ adventures 

and personalities. The series follows 

the everyday lives of three friends, all in their 

mid-30s. These are ordinary people who like to 

take in life, reminisce on their carefree pasts and 

keep up with all the new trends. They combine 

work with play, confide in one another and do 

everything together. Needless to say, they can 

also drive each other crazy on ocassion. But, if 

there is one thing that gets this lively group down 

it is the fear of growing old alone. They are all 

in search of the perfect “someone,” yet finding 

love turns out to be a tricky feat which gives them 

no small amount of angst. Their romantic misadventures 

are a treat for viewers though. 

Clever plot twists, witty dialogue, clearly defined 

characters and a hefty dose of humor are the 

winning ingredients in this series. 

Airing on Alpha Tuesdays at 11.15 p.m., Wednesdays 

and Thursdays at 11 p.m. and Fridays 

at 10.45 p.m. 

with Hal Stalmaster, Luana Patten 

10.45 FILM: “Nowhere in Africa,” 

Germany, 2001, drama with Juliane 

Kohler 13.00 THE RETURN OF 

SHERLOCK HOLMES 14.00FRASIER 

14.30EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND 

15.00 MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 16.00 

Documentary: Hollywood on Set 

16.30 Documentary: Contacts 17.00 

Documentary: Once Upon a Time: Super 

Heroes 18.00 FILM: “BLOOD ON 

THE MOON,” US, 1948, western with 

Robert Mitchum, Barbara Bel Geddes 

19.00News+ 19.15FILM (Cont.) 20.00 

THE PRISONER 21.00FILM: “A NIGHT 

TO REMEMBER,” UK, 1958, drama 

with Kenneth More, Ronald Allen 

23.00 Vote for Your Friday Night 

Film 0.30 TEACHERS 1.30 MISSION: 

IMPOSSIBLE (R) 2.20FILM: “MILLER’S 

CROSSING,” US, 1990, crime thriller 

with Gabriel Byrne, Marcia Gay Harden 

4.10FILM: “RUNNING DELILAH,” 

US, 1994, thriller with Kim Cattrall, 

Billy Zane 

PRISMA+ 

Tel. 210.770.1911/15 

14.00Greek Film 15.30Documentary: 

Electric Science 16.00 Greek Show 

16.30 Children’s Show 17.00 News 

17.05 Children’s Show 18.00 Health 

For All 19.00 Documentary: Destination 

World 20.00 Greek Series 

21.00 News 21.45 Documentary: 

Mediterraneo 22.15 20th-Century 

Selections 22.30 FILM: “FAMILY 

REUNION: A RELATIVE NIGHTMARE,” 

US, 1995, comedy with Melissa Joan 

Hart 24.00Documentary: Euromaxx 

Design 

NOVASPORTS 1 

Tel. 210.660.2100 

9.00 Royal Ascot: Day 1 12.00 For 

Tough Nerves 14.00 Wimbledon 

2008: Day 4 Highlights (R) 15.00Wimbledon 

2008: Day 5 21.00FIFA Mundial 

Soccer 21.30Road to Beijing 22.00 

Wrestling 23.00 Wimbledon 2008: 

Highlights Day 5 24.00 For Tough 

OPINION 

BY EVANGELIA ARVANITI 

Friends and the City 

Nerves 1.45World of Premier League 

2.30Wrestling: World Class Championship 

CNN SATELLITE 

Tel. 0044-207.637.6911 

8.00BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL 9.00 

WORLD NEWS 9.30 WORLD SPORT 

10.00 LARRY KING 11.00 BUSINESS 

INTERNATIONAL 12.00WORLD NEWS 

ASIA 13.00 WORLD NEWS 13.30 

WORLD REPORT 14.00WORLD NEWS 


WORLD SPORT 16.00 YOUR WORLD 

TODAY 19.30 WORLD BUSINESS 

TODAY 20.00WORLD NEWS EUROPE 

20.30WORLD BUSINESS TODAY 21.00 

WORLD NEWS EUROPE 21.30WORLD 

SPORT 22.00 BUSINESS 

INTERNATIONAL 23.00INSIGHT 23.30 

WORLD SPORT 24.00CNN TODAY 2.00 

LARRY KING LIVE 3.00 NEWSNIGHT 

4.00 INSIGHT 4.30 WORLD REPORT 

5.00 CNN TODAY 

TV5 

Tel. 0033-1.4418.5555 

9.00 Le Journal de Radio - Canada 

9.30 Documentaire: La France au 

Menu 10.00Silence ca Pousse 10.25 

Le Plus Grand Musee du Monde 

10.50 Documentaire: La Tomate au 

Senegal 11.45Des Chiffres et des Lettres 

12.15 Tout le Monde Veut Prendre 

sa Place 13.00 TV5Monde, l’Info 

13.05 Jardins et Loisirs 13.30 Fiction 

14.30Le Journal de la RTBF 15.00Fiction 

16.00 Documentaire: Les Nomades 

du Cercle Polaire 17.00Fiction 

17.30 Questions Pour Un Champion 

18.00 Documentaire: La Polygamie 

en France 19.00TV5Monde, le Journal 

19.25Le Journal de l'Eco 19.30Fiction 

21.30Le Journal de France 2 22.00 

Destination Reussite 23.05 Envoye 

Special 24.00TV5Monde, le Journal 

0.10Le Journal de la TSR 0.40Fiction 

2.20Documentaire: La Cinquieme Dimension 

2.45 TV5Monde, le Journal 

Afrique 3.05 Ripostes 4.00 Documentaire: 

Toumai, le Nouvel Ancetre

Saturday 

June 28 

ET1 

Tel.: 210.770.1911/15 

8.00 Educational Television 10.00 

Greek Land 10.30Mediterraneo 11.00 

Greek Documentary 12.00 Greek 

Parliament 13.00 Greek Film 15.00 

CATHERINE COOK’S THE GLASS 

VIRGIN 17.00 MUSSOLINI’S 

DAUGHTER 19.00Greek Show 20.00 

Meetings 21.00 Lotto Draw 21.05 

Life Is Elsewhere (R) 22.00 Remake 

(R) 23.00 News 24.00 World Sailing 

Championship 0.15 FILM: “WILBUR 

WANTS TO KILL HIMSELF,” Denmark, 

2002, drama with James Sives, Adrian 

Rawlins 

NET 


5.50 Weekend on NET 10.00 Disney 

Festival 12.00 News 12.30 Disney 

Festival (cont.) 13.30FILM: “Ducktales: 

The Movie: Treasure of the Lost 

Lamp,” US, 1990, dubbed animation 

15.00 News 16.00 FILM: “ENCINO 

MAN,” US, 1992, comedy with Sean 

Austin, Brendan Frazier 18.00News 

19.00 Euronet 2008 21.00 News 

22.00Cheers! 1.00FILM: “MIRACLE,” 

US, 2004, sports drama with Kurt Russell 

ET3 

Tel. 2310.299.400 

8.00Documentary: Kids Healthwork 


9.00 Documentary: Thirsty Planet 

9.30Documentary: Treasures of the 

Earth 10.00 THE SHAGGY DA 10.00 

Documentary: Thirsty Planet 10.30 

Documentary: Treasures of the Earth 

12.00Do I Know My Child? 13.00News 

13.30 Diaspora 14.30 Moto GP 16.30 

Sunday 

June 29 

ET1 

Tel.: 210.770.1911/15 

8.00 Mass 10.30 Archondariki 11.30 

Musical Tradition 12.30 Greek Parliament 

13.30 With Virtue and Boldness 

14.00Great Performances 15.15 

Greek Documentary 16.00 

CATHERINE COOKSON’S THE GLASS 

VIRGIN 17.00 MUSSOLINI’S 

DAUGHTER 19.00 Mass 20.45 FILM: 

“RICH AND FAMOUS,” US, 1981, comedy 

drama with Jacqueline Bisset, 

Candice Bergen, Meg Ryan 21.00 

Joker-Proto Draw 21.15 FILM (cont.) 

23.00 News 24.00 Greek Film 

NET 


5.50 Weekend on NET 10.00 Disney 

Festival 12.00 News 12.30 Traveling 

(R) 13.30 Sunday Dinner (R) 15.00 

News 16.00 Euronet 2008 18.00 

News 19.00 Euronet 2008 21.00 

News 21.45 Euro 2008 - Final 23.45 

Euronet 2008 2.00 FILM: “A 

DANGEROUS AFFAIR,” US, 1995, 

thriller with Gregory Harrison 

ET3 

Tel. 2310.299.400 

7.20 6+Today 7.30 Mass 10.30 True 

Scripts (R) 11.30 Greek Show 13.00 

News 13.30The Greek Land 14.30Sunday 

at the Village 16.30Moto GP 18.00 

Documentary: Elsewhere 18.30Documentary: 

Getaway 19.30 News 

20.40The Universe I Loved 21.0022nd 

Golden Circus 22.00Greek Film 24.00 

News 0.30 Sport on 3 1.30 Documentary: 

Serendipity 2.30Do I Know 

My Child? (R) 

MEGA 

Tel. 210.690.3000 

6.00 Early On the Weekend 7.00 

Documentary: The Great Crossing 

17.30 Documentary: Arctic Mission 

18.30Action Right 19.30News 20.30 

The Universe I Loved (R) 21.00 Nuovo 

Circo 22.00 Greek Film 24.00 

News 0.30 FILM: “THE CEMETARY 

CLUB,” US, 1993, comedy with Ellen 

Burstyn, Olympia Dukakis, Diane 

Ladd 2.30 Action Right (R) 3.30 

Labyrinth (R) 

MEGA 

Tel. 210.690.3000 

6.00 Early and on the Weekend 7.00 

Mega Weekend 10.00 Mommy 10.15 

Greek Series 14.00 News 14.50 

The Red Room (R) 16.45 Frontiers 

of Love 18.00 Taxi Girl (R) 19.00 So 

Delicious (R) 20.00 News 21.00 

Happy Together (R) 22.00 My 

Adorable Neighbors (R) 23.00 Safe 

Sex (R) 24.00 FILM 0.50 News 1.50 

FILM (cont.) 2.30 FILM: “THE 

SURVIVORS,” US, 1983, comedy 

with Walter Matthau, Robin Williams 

4.40 Telemarketing 5.00 JACKIE 

CHAN ADVENTURES 

ANTENNA 

Tel. 210.688.6100 

6.00Them and Me (R) 8.00Lifting (R) 

9.00My Sweetest Lie (R) 9.45Greek 

Show 12.50With Love (R) 13.00News 

13.45 Super Saturday 14.40 With 

Love (R) 14.40FILM: “THE LEAGUE OF 

EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN,” US, 

2003, fantasy adventure with Sean 

Connery, Stuart Townsend 16.50 

Greek Series 17.50 News in sign language 

18.00 With Love (R) 18.10 

Greek Film 20.00News 21.00Theater 

23.00 FILM: “GOSFORD PARK,” 

US/Europe, 2001, mystery with Kristin 

Scott Thomas, Emily Watson, Alan 

Bates, Maggie Smith, Charles Dance, 

Helen Mirren, Clive Owen 0.30News 

0.45 FILM (cont.) 2.00 The Challenge 

(R) 3.00 Hara’s (R) 

Mega Weekend Show 10.00Mommy 

10.15Greek Series 14.00News 14.50 

FILM: “THE KARATE KID,” US, 1984, 

youth adventure with Ralph Macchio, 

Noriyuki “Pat” Morita and Elisabeth 

Shue 17.25News 17.30The Making of 

“Mama Mia” 18.00Taxi Girl (R) 19.00 

So Delicious (R) 20.00 News 21.00 

Seven Deadly Mothers-In-Law (R) 

23.50 FILM: “LAUREL CANYON,” US, 

2003, social drama with Frances 

McDormand, Kate Beckinsale, Christian 

Bale 0.50News 1.05FILM (cont.) 

2.15 FILM: “YOUNG ADAM,” 

UK/France, 2002, crime drama with 

Ewan McGregor, Tilda Swinton 4.30 

Telemarketing 5.00 JACKIE CHAN 

ADVENTURES 

ANTENNA 

Tel. 210.688.6100 

8.00Lifting (R) 9.00My Sweetest Lie 

(R) 9.45 Greek Show 12.50 With 

Love (R) 13.00 News 13.40 With 

Love (R) 13.50EXTREME MAKEOVER 

HOME EDITION 15.45 ALIAS 17.45 

News in sign language 17.50 With 

Love (R) 18.00 Greek Film 20.00 

News 21.00 FILM: “SOMEONE LIKE 

YOU,” US, 2001, romantic comedy 

with Ashley Judd, Greg Kinnear, 

Hugh Jackman, Marisa Tomei, Ellen 

Barkin 23.00FILM: “ANALYZE THIS,” 

US, 1999, comedy directed by Harold 

Ramis, with Robert DeNiro, Billy 

Crystal, Lisa Kudrow, Chazz 

Palminteri 0.30 News 0.45 FILM 

(cont.) 1.30 Greek Series 2.30 The 

Challenge (R) 

STAR 

Tel. 211.189.1000 

6.30Batman 7.00Shaman King 7.30 

Crypto 8.00 Pokemon 8.30 Get Ed 

9.00 Codename: Kids Next Door 

9.30Dora the Explorer 10.00Tom and 

Jerry Kids 10.30 Lazlo 11.00 The 

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ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES 

BY HARIS ARGYROPOULOS 

42 

Epidaurus, 

an ancient feat 

in acoustics 

The ancient site of Epidaurus in 

Argolis, 145 kilometers from 

Athens, is the site of Greece’s bestpreserved 

ancient theater, part of 

the wider complex of the Sanctuary 

of Asclepius, the Greek god of 

healing. 

Epidaurus was a famous healing 

and cultural center in ancient times, 

where people came to pay tribute to 

the gods and ask them for remedies 

for their physical ailments. 

The complex was built circa the 3rd 

century BC and included a 

multitude of buildings of various 

uses associated with the cult of 

Asclepius, the most famous of which 

today is the ancient theater. 

This is one of the very few ancient 

theaters that has retained its 

original circular orchestra and it is a 

rare aesthetic sight. During the 

Roman occupation of Greece, most 

theater orchestras were changed 

from the original circular shape to 

that of a semicircular amphitheater, 

but luckily Epidaurus was not only 

preserved as it was but was also 

extended. It emerged with only 

minor damage when it was 

rediscovered and excavated in 1881. 

Its view and acoustics are 

breathtaking: A person sitting in the 

top row can hear a conversation 

being spoken in normal tones at the 

center stage of the theater, which 

can accommodate 14,000 people. 

A 2007 study by researchers at the 

Georgia Institute of Technology 

indicates that the astonishing 

acoustic properties are either the 

result of an accident or the product 

of advanced design. The rows of 

limestone seats filter out lowfrequency 

sounds, such as the 

murmur of the crowd, and amplify 

or reflect high-frequency sounds 

from the stage. 

Every summer since 1954, the 

theater hosts performances of 

ancient Greek drama, which will 

start again for the season next 

Friday . The nearby Little Theater, 

which predates the main one, was 

dedicated to the god Dionysus. It 

has been restored and is used for 

musical performances, which this 

summer start June 27. 

ESCAPES & DIVERSIONS 

Archelon 

Saving the sea turtle 

Smokovo baths 

Healing waters 


AROUND GREECE 

Archelon, Greece’s Sea Turtle Protection Society, every 

summer relies heavily on hundreds of volunteers from all over 

the world who work at the stations it operates on the island of 

Zakynthos, at two locations in the southern Peloponnese and 

on the island of Crete, where the major nesting areas of the 

Caretta-caretta lie. 

Archelon’s mission is to protect the sea turtles and their 

habitats via monitoring and research, to develop and 

implement management plans, and to work toward habitat 

restoration, raising public awareness and rehabilitating sick 

and injured turtles. Every year around 300 turtles are tagged 

in order to follow their movements in the sea. 

Their work includes monitoring more than 2,500 nests along 

some 75 kilometers of coastline. On Zakynthos, Archelon 

conducts its projects under an agreement with the National 

Marine Park. Pilot sand dune restoration projects have been 

carried out behind nesting beaches. 

The organization also works closely with state agencies, local 

authorities, institutions, other NGOs, fishermen and local 

inhabitants in order to mitigate and reverse the population 

reduction of sea turtles. 

Volunteers have to be prepared to rise early and work several 

hours outdoors. Accommodation is in camping facilities. The 

cost of participation is 150 euros for two weeks and includes a 

year’s subscription to the organization’s publications. 

Volunteers also work in Archelon’s rescue center in the Athens 

suburb of Glyfada, where over over 50 injured sea turtles are 

treated every year. The center is open to visitors. 

INFO: Rescue Center, 3rd Marina Glyfada, 

tel/fax 210.898.2600, www.archelon.gr. 

The history of the Smokovo 

baths, near the central Greek 

town of Karditsa, dates back to 

1662. Endowed with great 

natural beauty, and fed by 

mineral-rich waters, these baths 

are among the most famous in Greece for their benefits to the 

health. The healing waters flow at temperatures ranging from 

29 to 40 degrees Celsius and are thus considered ideal for 

people suffering from respiratory and digestive disorders, skin 

conditions and chronic rheumatism, or endocrinological and 

gynecological ailments. The newly renovated facility includes 

53 private baths with hydromassage, an inhalation therapy 

room, a nasal irrigation room and a communal steam bath and 

sauna. The baths, which are nestled in a small valley located at 

the 35th kilometer of the Karditsa-Rentina road at an altitude 

of 450 meters, are open to the public from June 1 to October 15. 

There are also a number of hotels in the area that are run by the 

municipal authorities to serve those who want to visit the 

baths, as well as a regular bus service from Karditsa. 

For more info on the Smokovo baths, 

call 24410.61210/80. 

Santorini 

Art center 

in an old 

sub-level 

winery 

Historical evidence in the 

form of grape seeds and 

engravings on pots found 

during excavations on the 

island of Santorini shows 

that viticulture on the 

island was developed 

well before 1700 BC. 

Because of the strong 

winds and little water on 

the island, the local 

grapes do not grow in 

arbors but are cultivated 

close to the ground in 

baskets that are actually 

made up of the stems or 

stalks of the vines 

themselves. 

There are a number of 

large wineries on the 

island that offer tours all 

day long and that include 

winetasting and food. 

Most people visit the 

larger wineries on the 

island which are well 

advertised and offer 

informative tours of their 

pumice rock-carved 

chambers, most of which 

are more than 100 years 

old. 

Art Space at the Exo 

Gonia village is now a 

gallery as well as a 

winery, dating back to 

1861. 

You won’t find the 

massive equipment that 

you find at the larger 

wineries but you will find 

some pretty good art, 

contemporary Greek 

paintings and sculpture. 

Another unique feature 

of the museum, besides 

the winemaking facilities, 

is its tomato paste 

processing plant which 

has been preserved as as 

it was in the preindustrial 

era of the 19th 

century. 

Tel. 22860.32774. Open 

daily from 11 a.m. to 

sunset. 

Kavala 

Imaret, a monumental hotel 

The Imaret is a new luxury hotel – one of the most unique 

in the world and located within its namesake historical 

monument – built in 1817 and overlooking the city of Kavala 

in northern Greece. The original facility, which included an 

Islamic seminary, a mosque and a hamam (Turkish baths), 

was a gift from Mohammad Ali Pasha, the Ottoman 

Empire’s viceroy to Egypt, to the city where he was born. 

The complex crowns the hillside of Panagia, the city’s 

oldest district, offering stunning views of the sea and the 

surrounding hills. After almost a century of neglect, the site 

reopened in 2005 as this superb 27-room – and suite – 

hotel, with a gourmet restaurant, outdoor pool, massage 

and relaxation area, conference room, reception hall and a 

heated indoor pool under the original domes of the 

mosque. The building is an architectural delight, blending 

the Oriental and Western influences of the period. Its 

architecture closely resembles that of the Topkapi Palace in 

Istanbul. Last year, the Imaret received the Best Boutique 

Hotel in Greece award. Prices vary from 220 to 1,500 euros 

per night for two people, not including breakfast. 

Reservations: tel 2510.620151. 

Lake Trichonida 

A nature lover’s paradise 

Trichonida, Greece’s largest lake, is located in the western 

mainland region of Aitoloacarnania and is a wetland of 

great aesthetic, environmental and economic interest. It 

has a surface area of 97 square kilometers. It offers a large 

variety of delights: Visitors can either enjoy a cool swim or 

the huge biodiversity, starting with some serious birdwatching. 

The lake is an important stop for migratory birds 

and home to many endangered species. More than 200 

different species have been recorded along its shores. Lake 

Trichonida and its environs also host eight amphibian and 

over 17 reptilian species. 

Another of the area’s highlights are treks through the 

beautiful valleys and surrounding mountainsides, with 

perhaps a stop for a refreshing sip of fresh water from one 

the many springs along the way. After the day’s activities, 

you can sample some of the local delicacies, such as fresh 

fish from the lake (some 25 species live here), handmade 

pastries and pies, or meat cooked on the spit at one of the 

many tavernas that dot the shoreline.

BY HARIS ARGYROPOULOS 

Andros, the northernmost and second 

largest of the Cyclades, is nowadays perhaps 

best known for its museums, largely 

the products of prosperity derived 

from its strong shipping tradition. 

The marks of this wealth are abundantly 

evident in the island’s capital, 

Hora, with its neoclassical mansions, 

distinct interwar architectural character 

and narrow alleys. 

The prosperity brought by shipping 

probably helped limit the excesses 

of tourist development, but also contributed 

to the island’s somewhat insular 

reputation. 

In the 1950s, when its shipping industry 

saw rapid growth, Andros was 

known as one of the top summer resorts 

of Athenian high society, but also 

as one of the most inhospitable 

places for ordinary folks. 

Happily, this is no longer the case and 

the island’s proximity to Athens makes 

it a pleasant weekend getaway destination 

for most of the year, while its 

important cultural venues periodically 

host events of international interest. 

To be sure, Andros has a lot to offer besides 

culture. It stands out among the 

rest of the Cyclades for its plentiful fresh 

waters, cool valleys and lush hills 

filled with fig, olive and cypress trees. 

The 177-kilometer-long coastline is 

generally rocky, but has an abundance 

of excellent and uncrowded beaches: 

Mikrogiali, Achla, Fellos, Kastro, Melissa, 

Korthi, Halkiolimionas and Plaka 

among others. Quite a few of them are 

remote and require either a considerable 

walk or a car to reach them. 

The highlight is To Pidima tis Grias, 

north of Korthi Bay on the east coast. 

According to legend, the name is derived 

from the old woman who jumped 

from the Venetian castle above out of 

remorse for her betrayal when she 

opened the gate to the besieging 

Turks. The beaches near Hora are generally 

crowded. Gavrio, the port, and 

Batsi on the western coast, both fishing 

villages until about 20 years ago, 

have slowly developed and today they 

are practically joined together. The 7kilometer 

area in between is lined with 

sandy beaches and small coves. 

The restaurants, tavernas, bars, 

cafes and car, boat and motorbike 

hire and water sports facilities in this 

area all combine to make up lively 

tourist resorts. Most of the hotel rooms, 

studios and apartments can be found 

in this part of the island. The unofficial 

nudist beach is just on the edge of Batsi 

by Blue Bay. Undoubtedly Batsi is the 


TRAVEL 

Andros, rugged, 

cool and cultured 

The greenest of the Cyclades Islands is replete with artful slate walls, lonely mountains and terraced valleys 

The Panagia Thalassini chapel, below the Maritime Museum in Hora, and the nearby statue of the Unknown Seaman, are testimony to the island’s strong ties with shipping. 

Facts & figures 

The closest islands are Tinos, Syros 

and Myconos. Andros has an area of 

374 square kilometers, maximum 

length 39.8 km, maximum width 16.7 

km, coastline length 177 km and a 

population of about 10,000. It is the 

second-largest Cyclades island after 

Naxos and its port, Gavrio, is 2 hours (1 

hour in a fast ship) from the port of 

Rafina (port authority, tel 22940.- 

28888). Jeeps are the best way to tour 

the island and can be rented locally. 

lively center of entertainment with 

Gavrio a bit quieter but lacking in no 

respects. 

Andros is also superb for hiking, crisscrossed 

by traditional stone-paved 

paths, most of them well-preserved and 

offering long treks through lush villages 

and valleys, often dotted with remnants 

of water-powered mills and other installations 

of the pre-industrial era. The 

four-hour trek from Hora to Korthi is one 

such recommended route. You will not 

miss the artful, stone-built enclosures 

and walls, with huge slabs of flat perpendicular 

rock, probably unique in all 

of Greece. 

Palaiopoli, 9 kilometers from Batsi, 

the ancient capital of the island, is now 

a small picturesque village on a lush 

What to see 

In Hora: the Goulandris Museum of 

Contemporary Art, the Archaeological 

Museum, which includes a copy of the 

oversized 1st-century BC Hermes of 

Andros, and the neoclassical mansions. 

The Maritime Museum has a rich 

collection of ship models; the statue of 

the Unknown Seaman and the 

picturesque chapel of Panagia 

Thalassini, standing alone on a rock 

below Hora. The Dipotamata gorge, 

near Korthi, for a rough walk. 

Hikers’ haven 

Andros is superb for hiking, 

criss-crossed by traditional 

stone-paved footpaths offering 

long treks through lush villages 

and valleys 

1 2 3 4 

Where to eat 

Palinorio, in Hora, offers a widely 

varied menu; Asimolefka, in Ipsilou, 

preferred by the locals; Thalassa, in 

Batsi, for fresh fish; Pertesis, in 

Strapouries, for very tasty roast pork 

and which used to be patronized by 

Maria Callas and Christina Onassis; 

Kossis, in Ano Fellos, for roast lamb and 

goat; Platanos in Hora for ouzo. Buy 

traditional sweets, such as almond 

cakes (amigdalota), kaltsounia and the 

lemon preserve from Laskaris in Hora. 

slope, high above a beach reached via 

more than 1,000 steps. Apoikia, another 

lush village, along the route from 

Menites to Hora, boasts the Sariza 

spring, famous for its mineral water. 

The culturally oriented should not 

miss the Goulandris Museum of Contemporary 

Art in Hora, where an exhibition 

of works by the prominent 

painter and sculptor Yiannis Moralis 

opens on June 28. The museum also 

hosts permanent collections by Yiannis 

Tsarouchis, Spyros Vasiliou, Nikos 

Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas and Giorgos 

Bouzianis. The other important cultural 

venues in Hora are the Archaeological 

Museum, the Kydoniefs Foundation, 

the Maritime Museum, the Kairios Library 

and the Folk Museum. 

Where to stay 

Paradisos (tel 22820.22187/9) is a hotel 

with panoramic view in Hora; Alkyoni 

(tel 22820.245522/23652) offers rented 

rooms in the center of Hora; Filio (tel 

22829.71420) has rented rooms near 

the beach in Kypri; Perrakis Hotel (tel 

22820.71456) in Kypri is almost on the 

beach; Meltemi (tel 22820.41016) 

provides comfortable furnished 

apartments in Batsi); Onar (tel 

210.620.2670) is a secluded class A 

hotel in Achla. 

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IKA (SOCIAL SECURITY FOUNDATION) 

Athens 210.646.7811, Piraeus 210.413.1280 

FIRST AID 

Emergency Hospitals: (Athens) 1434 (recording) 

Ambulance Service: ..................................166 

FRIDAY ATHENS 

Aretaieion ..............................(210.728.6000) 

Andreas Syngros .................(210.726.5000-1) 

Evangelismos .........................(210.720.1000) 

Aiginiteio................................ (210.728.9500) 

Sotiria ...................................(210.777.8611-9) 

KAT ........................................(210.628.0000) 

Alexandra ................................(210.338.1100) 

Elena Venizelou .....................(210.640.2000) 

Sophia Children’s ..................(210.746.7000) 

Children’s Psychiatric .............(2294.072350) 

BOATS 

CHARTER, buy or sell your yacht or book 

your cruise through www.seahorse.gr in 

Voula, since 1971. E-mail or call at 

210.89.52.212. (HT6409) 

COMMERCIAL REAL 

ESTATE FOR RENT 

KOLONAKI, Mavili Square, 250 sq.m. office 

for rent in a modern building, 2,500 euros. 

HELEN’S REAL ESTATE, 210.779.6536, 

6944.844.415, www.helens.gr. (HT6674) 

DOCTORS 

NICHOLAS MAGANIAS H., MD, Allergy-Immunology, 

assistant professor at Georgetown 

University, USA. 1 Amerikis 

Square, tel 210.86.10.607, by appointment 

only, 6934.196.822. (HT1290) 

JOBS 

ENGLISHnative speaker wanted, who loves 

children, for creative play for a 3-year-old 

girl. Palaio Faliron, tel 6944.888.100. (HT6696) 

ENVIRONMENTAL NGO seeks self-motivated 

and dynamic individual for planning 

and management of enviromental projects. 

Professional experience in a relevant field 

and master’s or MBA are strong assets. Excellent 

written and oral communication 

skills in both English and Greek required. 

Editing and computer skills also necessary. 

E-mail CV to bios@otenet.gr, fax 

210.64.34.093, tel 210.64.32.419. (HT6697) 

LAWYERS 

ATHINA TSAKIRAKIS, English-speaking 

lawyer, experienced in property / construction 

/ taxation / inheritance / wills / 

family law. Tel./Fax (+30)210.93.19.411, email 

atslaw@internet.gr. (HT490) 

MISCELLANEOUS 

FULLY QUALIFIED English-Greek speaking 

counselor specializing in addiction. Hilton 

area, tel 6942.775.811. (HT6599) 

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT 

FURNISHED, KOLONAKI, 100 sq.m. penthouse, 

2 bedrooms, modern, veranda, a/c, 

Internet, 1,400 euros; 60 sq.m., 1 bedroom, 

650 euros; Rizari, 70 sq.m., 1 bedroom, 

modern, a/c, 800 euros; Hilton, 160 sq.m. 

penthouse, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Internet, 

2,300 euros; 140 sq.m., 3 bedrooms, 

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satellite, Internet, 1,200 euros; Zografou, 

150 sq.m. penthouse next to Attiki Odos, 

3-7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, satellite, Internet. 

HELEN’S REAL ESTATE, 

210.77.96.536, 6944.844.415, www.helens.gr. 

(HT6671) 

FURNISHED, VOULA, 160 sq.m., 3 bedrooms, 

3 bathrooms, luxurious apartment, 

satellite, a/c, independent heating, 

garage, 5 mins’ walk to the beach and to 

the square; Palaio Faliron, 130 sq.m., 2 bedrooms, 

2 bathrooms, veranda, a/c, luurious, 

sea view. HELEN’S REAL ESTATE, 

210.77.96.536, 6932.439.170. (HT6649) 

GLYFADA, near the center, luxurious, new 

maisonette, 300 sq.m., 2 levels, swimming 

pool, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, WC, 

maid’s room, 2 kitchens, cooling-heating 

systems, 3 parking spaces and storage in 

the basement, in an amazing spot, green 

surroundings. SAKALIDOU REAL ESTATE, 

210.89.44.949, 6932.442.111. (HT6701) 

GLYFADA, 2 fantastic, 130 sq.m., super-luxurious, 

furnished apartments, 3 bedrooms, 

2 bathrooms, swimming pool, 10 

mins from the center. HELEN’S REAL 

ESTATE, 210.77.96.536, www.helens.gr. 

(HT6706) 

DUTYHOSPITALS 

FRIDAY PIRAEUS 

Asclepeio Voulas ....................(210.895.8301) 

Thriaseio Elefsinas .................(210.553.4200) 

Attiko ......................................(210.561.3566) 

SATURDAY ATHENS 

Geniko Athinon .....................(210.770.1211-5) 

Polykliniki ...............................(213 2044000) 

Geniko Kratiko ........................(210.491.5061) 

Constantopouleio Aghia Olga .(210.277.6612) 

Aghios Savvas .......................(210.640.9000) 


KAT ........................................(210.628.0000) 

Sotiria ...................................(210.777.8611-9) 

Evangelismos .........................(210.720.1000) 

Elena Venizelou .....................(210.640.2000) 

Alexandra ................................(210.338.1100) 

Aglaia Kyriakou Children’s ....(210.772.6000) 

Children’s Psychiatric ............(2294.072350) 

SATURDAY PIRAEUS 

Tzaneio ....................................(210.451.9411) 

GLYFADA, near the center, superluxurious, 

unique apartment,300 sq.m., new, 4 bedrooms 

(master), 4 bathrooms, a/c, swimming 

pool, parking and storage. 

SAKALIDOU REAL ESTATE, 210.89.44.949, 

6932.44.21.11. (HT6542) 

GLYFADA, new, 120 sq.m. apartment, 3 

bedrooms, attic, parking, storage, big 

verandas, view. SAKALIDOU REAL ESTATE, 

210.89.44.949, 6932.442.111. (HT6663) 

KOLONAKI, new, 140 sq.m. apartment, 5 

mins from square, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 

equipped kitchen, gas, alarm, 

a/c, veranda, 2 garage spaces. HELEN’S 

REAL ESTATE, 210.77.96.536, 


KOLONAKI, furnished, luxurious penthouse 

suite for July and August, 65 sq.m., 

jacuzzi, satellite, Internet, view, modern, 

cozy. HELEN’S REAL ESTATE, 210.77.96.536, 


KOLONAKI, fully furnished air-conditioned 

apartments. Weekly housekeeping 

and laundry. Tel. +30-210.72.18.456, e-mail 

ibirbilis@gmail.com, online www.apartmentskolonaki.gr. 

(HT3867) 

LONDON, Sloane Sq, 1-bedroom flat, 4th 

floor, 70 sq.m., modern and furnished. For 

more information, tel 6932.203.025. (HT6695) 

PALAIO FALIRON, brand-new apartment, 

120 sq.m., 5th floor, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 

veranda, 2 garages, storage, fireplace, 

veranda with open view, 5 mins from 


LISTINGS 

Metaxa ...................................(210.428.4444) 

Asclepieio Voulas ...................(210.895.8301) 

SUNDAY ATHENS 

Evangelismos .........................(210.720.1000) 

Sismanogleio ..........................(210.803.9911) 

7th Therapeftirio .................(210.202.2510-9) 


KAT ........................................(210.628.0000) 

Sotiria ...................................(210.777.8611-9) 

Aiginiteio ................................(210.728.9500) 

Alexandra ................................(210.338.1100) 

Aghia Sophia Children’s ........(210.746.7000) 

Children’s Psychiatric.............. (2294.072350) 

SUNDAY PIRAEUS 

Geniko Kratiko ........................(210.491.5061) 

Attiko ......................................(210.561.3566) 

Asclepieio Voulas ...................(210.895.8301) 

Thriaseio Elefsinas .................(210.553.4200) 

the sea, 1,200 euros; also 130 sq.m., 2-story, 

super-lux apartment, 3 bedrooms, 

veranda, a/c, gas, parking, alarm, bbq, 

1,250 euros. HELEN’S REAL ESTATE, 

210.77.96.536 www.helens.gr. (HT6705) 

PAPAGOU, 145 sq.m., fully renovated 

apartment, 2 bedrooms, large living room 

with office, fireplace, independent gas heating, 

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HELEN’S REAL ESTATE, 210.77.96.536, 


VOULA, super-luxurious new villa, 450 

sq.m., amazing sea view from all the 

rooms, comfortable, 5 bedrooms, WC, fireplace, 

a/c, swimming pool, garden. 


6932.442.111. (HT6704) 

VOULA (Kato), luxurious, newly built, entire-floor 

apartment, 160 sq.m., modern 

architecture, 2nd floor, 3 bedrooms (1 master), 

2 bathrooms, fireplace, big balconies, 

mountain and sea view, a/c, parking 

and storage in the basement, at an 

amazing quiet and open spot. SAKALIDOU 

REAL ESTATE, 210.89.44.949, 

6932.442.111. (HT6703) 

CLASSIFIEDS 

Police 

100 

Ambulance 

166 

Fire dpt. 

199 

Coast Guard 

108 

Road Assist. 

10400 

Directory 

11888 

VOULA, Pigadakia, luxurious, newly built, 

entire-floor apartment, 175 sq.m., 3 bedrooms 

(1 master), study, 2 bathrooms, WC, 

fireplace, a/c, sea view, in a large plot with 

garden, parking and storege in the basement, 

SAKALIDOU REAL ESTATE, 

210.89.44.949, 6932.442.111. (HT6702) 

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EMERGENCYNUMBERS 

European Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 

Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 

Police Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1033 

Ambulance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 

Fire Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 

Drug Squad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 

Coast Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 

Tourist Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 or 210 171 

SOS Doctors (Athens) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1016 

ELPA Road Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . 10400 

Express Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1154 

Traffic Police (Athens) . . . . . . 210.523.0111 

Traffic Police (Thes/niki) . . . 2310.388136 

Aliens Bureau (Athens) . . . . 210.340.5888 

Aliens Bureau (Thes/niki) . . 2310.555958 

Poison Center (Athens) . . . . 210.779.3777 

Directory Inquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11888 

International Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 

Athens Airport . . . . . . . . . . . 210.353.0000 

Thes/niki Airport . . . . . . . . . . 2310.473977 

VOULA (Kato), luxurious, newly built 

maisonette, 200 sq.m., ground floor, independency, 

parking and storage in the 

basement, swimming pool, in an amazing 

spot, facing the beach and sea with a green 

view. SAKALIDOU REAL ESTATE, 

210.89.44.949, 6932.442.111. (HT6700) 

VOULA, center, luxurious maisonette, 

330 sq.m., 2nd-3rd floors, garage, 

panoramic sea view, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 

roof garden, bbq, 3,300 euros for 

rent or 1,400,00 euros for sale. ATHENS 

REAL ESTATE, 41 Athinas St, Vouliagmeni, 

tel 210.96.70.956-7, 6944.586.246, 

6940.518.085. (HT6699) 

VOULA, luxurious apartment, 185 sq.m., 

1st floor, open sea view, 3 bedrooms, independency, 

parking, storage. SAKALIDOU 

REAL ESTATE, tel 210.89.44.949, 

6932.442.111. (HT6633) 

VOULA, super-luxurious villa, 400 sq.m., 

big garden, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 

WCs, large living room and reception 

area, roof garden, close to the beach. 

SAKALIDOU REAL ESTATE, tel 

210.89.44.949, 6932.442.111. (HT6508) 

RADIOTAXIS 

ATHENS 

Athina 1 210.921.7942 Asteras 210.614.4000 

Cosmos (for all areas) 1300, (for the city center) 

210.522.2218, (for the suburbs) 

210.520.0020 Enotita 210.645. 9000 Hellas 

(for northern suburbs) 210.801.4000/4 (for 

southern suburbs) 210.996.1420 (for downtown 

Athens & Piraeus) 210.645.7000 Express 

210.993.4812 Glyfada 210.960.5603/5 Icarus 

210.515.2800 Kifissia 210.6233.100 Parthenon 

210.5223.300 Protoporia 210.222.1623. 

PIRAEUS 

Hermes 210.411.5200 Piraeus 1 210.418.2335. 

THESSALONIKI 

Euro Taxi 2310.866.866 Macedonia 

2310.517.417 White Tower 2310.246.104. 

VOULA, luxurious, brand-new, 250 sq.m. 

maisonette, ground floor, minimalist architecture, 

swimming pool, 4 bedrooms, 

3 bathrooms, WC, independent heating, underground 

parking and storage, in an 

amazing quiet spot, green surroundings. 


6932.442.111. (HT6567) 

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 

KIFISSIA (POLITEIA), Kyvelis St, near the 

Grand Chalet, 218 sq.m. apartment with 

guest house in a beautiful complex with 

private use of garden and terrace. HELEN’S 

REAL ESTATE, 210.77.96.536, 


PORTO HELI, prime land investment opportunity, 

sale by owner, in the fastestgrowing, 

classiest resort of Greece. Brokers 

invited. Starting from 145,000 euros. 

Tel. 6977.285.412. (HT6625) 

VOULA, center, luxurious maisonette, 

330 sq.m., 2nd-3rd floors, garage, 

panoramic sea view, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 

roof garden, bbq, 3,300 euros for 

rent or 1,400,000 euros for sale. ATHENS 

REAL ESTATE, 41 Athinas St, Vouliagmeni, 

210.96.70.956-7, 6944.386.246, 

6940.518.085. (HT6665) 

SUMMER RENTALS 

HOLIDAY HOUSE IN EVIA, 10 mins from 

Halkida, super villa, by the sea, with 

swimming pool, modern, luxurious, for 4- 

6 persons. HELEN’S REAL ESTATE, 

210.77.96.536, 6944.844.415, www.helens.gr. 

(HT6675) 

PORTO HYDRA, apartment, 2 bedrooms, 

living room, big veranda. Tel. 

6944.462.740. (HT6698) 

SUMMER SALES 

SOUTHERN MYCONOS, spacious villa of 450 

sq.m. on two ground levels, set in peaceful 

grounds of 4,500 sq.m., overlooking the 

bays and the islands, spectacular sunset. 

There are 2 large living rooms, 5 bedrooms, 

5 bathrooms (en-suite), 2 kitchens, central 

heating, fireplace, swimming pool and a 

large play-room. Price 1,350,000 euros. Tel. 

0030-6945.577.785. (HT6614) 

PAROS, stone-built luxury villas, in the 

best location of the island, only 100 m 

from a unique sandy beach, unblocked 

panoramic view, garden (1,500 sq.m.), 

wooden floors and ceilings, fireplace, 

swimming pool, white goods, service company. 

Tel. +30-6944.563.063, 

krotiri@tee.gr. (HT905)

Public transport 

Tickets 

Tickets must be purchased at ticket 

offices, kiosks or automatic ticket 

machines before boarding the vehicle, 

except for Sightseeing Bus 400 and 

airport buses. Ninety-minute tickets 

must be validated again if you stay on 

the vehicle beyond 90 minutes. 

90-minute ticket for all modes* €0 .80 

90-minute reduced ticket for all modes* € 0.50 

24-hour ticket for all modes* 

7-day ticket for all modes, 

€ 3.00 

valid for 7 days * € 10.00 

Athens Sightseeing Bus 400 

(On the vehicle) 

€ 5.00 

Airport bus (one way) € 6.00 

Airport bus (return) € 10.00 

* Except for: Airport Express Buses; 

Bus E22 in Zone 2 from “Varkiza” to “Saronida;” 

Metro Line 3 from “Doukissis Plakentias” to the 

“Airport.” Regarding suburban rail, this ticket 

provides only for travel along the urban section 

(i.e. from Magoula - Larissis Station - Plakentias 

station). ** Except for: Airport Express Buse (X92, 

X93, X94, X95, X96, X97); Bus E22 in Zone 2 from 

“Varkiza” to “Saronida.” 

Χ95 Syntagma - 

Airport 

SYNTAGMA SQUARE 

RIGILLIS ST 

HILTON 

ILISIA 

MAVILI SQUARE 

GALAXIAS CINEMA 

ZAGORA 

SCHOLI ASTYNOMIAS 

ETHNIKI AMYNA STATION 

7I HOLARGOU 

AGIA PARASKEVI SQUARE 

PANAGITSA 

PYRGOS 

S.E.A. 

ATTIKES DIADROMES 

KTIRIO DIOIKISIS 

AIRPORT CUSTOMS 

AIRPORT (DEPARTURES) 

PYLI OKTO (GATE 8) 

AIRPORT (ARRIVALS) 

Other buses to Airport 

• X92 Kifissia - Athens International 

Airport (average travel time 45’) 

Airport - from Platanos Sq, Kifissia. 

• X93 Kifissos Intercity Bus Station - Athens 

International Airport (average travel time 

65’). Airport - intercity bus stations on 

Kifissou and Liosion avenues. 

• X94 Ethniki Amyna Metro Station - 

Athens International Airport (average 

travel time 45’-50’). 

Airport - Ethniki Amyna Metro Station 

(Metro Line 3). 

• X95 Syntagma - Athens International 

Airport (average travel time 70’). Airport - 

Syntagma Square in the city center 

(connection with Metro Lines 2 and 3) 

• X96 Piraeus - Athens International 

Airport (average travel time 90’) 

Airport - Piraeus Port (connection with 

ferry routes and Metro Line 1) 

• X97 Dafni Metro Station - Athens 

International Airport (average travel time 

70’). Airport - Dafni Metro Station. 

Downtown Athens 


GETTING AROUND 

45

Athenian cabbies are an eclectic 

collection of individuals. 

From the uncouth chain smoker to the tourist-friendly 

chatterbox, the whole gamut can be found inside the 

yellow taxis that splutter around the city. It is usual for 

cabbies to pick up more than one fare and not switch on 

their air conditioning. Some drivers are notorious for 

trying to rip off visitors, as well as locals, so it is a good 

idea to ask how much a journey will cost before setting 

off. If you get into a dispute, refuse to pay and demand to 

be taken to the local police station or contact the tourist 

police (dial 171 or 210 .171). Keep in mind that journeys 

between midnight and 5 a.m. are charged at double rate. 

Discover Athens 

Athens Sightseeing Bus Line 

Bus 400. The Sightseeing public bus, Line 400, 

tours the highlights of the City of Athens, with 

ancient and modern landmarks on its route. 

BUS STOPS 

1. NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM 

2. OMONIA (THE CITY’S COMMERCIAL HEART) 

3. PSYRRI (TRENDY NIGHTSPOTS) 

4. KERAMEIKOS (THE ANCIENT CEMETERY) 

5. THISEION (ENTRANCE TO THE ANCIENT AGORA) 

6. MONASTIRAKI (FLEA MARKET) 

7. MARKET (VARVAKEIOS AGORA) 

8. KLAFTHMONOS SQUARE 

9. SYNTAGMA (PARLIAMENT) 

10. BENAKI MUSEUM 

11. NATIONAL GALLERY (ETHNIKI PINAKOTHIKI) 

12. AMBELOKIPI 

13. NATIONAL GALLERY (ETHNIKI PINAKOTHIKI) 

14. PANATHENAIC STADIUM 

(BIRTHPLACE OF THE MODERN OLYMPICS) 

15. PLAKA 

16. ACROPOLIS 

17. TEMPLE OF OLYMPIAN ZEUS (NAOS OLYMPIOU DIOS) 

18. GREEK PARLIAMENT (VOULI TON ELLINON) 

19. UNIVERSITY (PANEPISTIMIO) 

20. OMONIA 

FREQUENCY 

JUNE - SEPTEMBER 07.30 - 21.00 30’ 

OCTOBER & MAY 09.00 - 18.00 30’ 

NOVEMBER - APRIL 10.00 - 16.00 60’ 

• Line starts and ends at Athens Archaeological 

Museum (on Vas. Irakleiou Street). • The duration of 

the round trip is about 80-90 minutes. • At every stop 

on this line you can find the exact schedules. 

TICKETS 

• The ticket costs 5 euros and can be purchased ONLY 

on the vehicle. It is valid for 24 hours and provides for 

unlimited travel on the Athens Sightseeing public bus 

line and all other modes of public transport (except 

the Airport and Saronida express bus lines and the 

Metro and Suburban Railway lines from Doukissis 

Plakentias Station to the Airport). • No other public 

transport ticket is accepted on this line. • Tickets 

should be validated on the first ride and be kept and 

shown to the bus attendant every time you board the 

bus or to inspectors who may ask for them on other 

means of public transport. 

46 


GETTING AROUND 

Athens Metro 

Metro 

You can buy tickets using the automatic ticket issuing machines (ATIMs) in all metro stations and from ticket offices. ATIMs accept banknotes (€5, 

€10 and €20) and give change. See instructions for use on each ATIM. 

• Check to see if you are entitled to a reduced fare and always ensure that you hold the correct ticket for your destination. 

• Before proceeding to the platforms for boarding, validate your ticket at a ticket validating machine. 

• Authorized metro employees carry out inspections. If a passenger is found to be traveling without a valid ticket, pass or travel card, a penalty 

fare 60 times higher than the price of the ticket is imposed. 

• Please validate your ticket once at the station of your first boarding and hold on to it until leaving the station at your destination.

FROM PIRAEUS 

(Harbor master tel 210.414.7800, 

210.422.6000-4.) 

For daily sailings to Aegina, Hydra, 

Poros, Spetses call 210.412.5250. 

Aegina only 210.412.6181. 

FRIDAY 

FLYING CAT 3 07.00 Folegandros, 

Amorgos HIGHSPEED 5 07.05 Ios, 

Santorini HIGHSPEED 3 07.15 Paros, 

Naxos, Myconos HIGHSPEED 4 07.15 

Syros, Tinos, Myconos BLUE STAR 

NAXOS (210.891.9800) 07.25 Paros, 

Naxos, Santorini AGHIOS GEORGIOS 

07.25 Kythnos, Serifos, Sifnos, Kimolos, 

Milos BLUE STAR ITHAKI 

(210.891.9800) 07.35 Syros, Tinos, Myconos 

NISOS CHIOS 12.30 Chios, Mytilene 

ROMILDA 15.00 Kythnos, Serifos, 

Sifnos, Kimolos, Milos, Folegandros, 

Sikinos, Ios, Santorini, Anafi 

HIGHSPEED 115.30 Serifos, Sifnos, Milos 

NISOS MYCONOS 16.00 Syros, 

Myconos, Evdilos, Karlovasi, Vathi 

SPEED RUNNER 2 16.30 Serifos, 

Sifnos, Milos FLYING CAT 3 17.00 Santorini, 

Ios HIGHSPEED 2 17.15 Paros, 

Naxos, Myconos, Tinos BLUE STAR 

PAROS (210.891.9800) 17.30 Paros, 

Naxos, Aigiali, AstypalaiaHIGHSPEED 

517.45 Syros, Myconos, Tinos AIOLOS 

KENTERIS 1 17.45 Paros, Naxos 

HIGHSPEED 4 18.00 Rethymnon 

IERAPETRA L 18.00 Milos, Santorini, 

Iraklion, Siteia, Kasos, Karpathos, Diaphani, 

Halki, Rhodes BLUE STAR 2 

(210.891.9800) 19.00 Syros, Kos, 

Rhodes MYTILENE 19.00 Chios, Mytilene 

RODANTHI 20.00 Paros, Naxos, 

Ios, Santorini KRITI 1 / KRITI 2 20.30 

Iraklion LATO/ARIADNI 21.00 Hania 

KNOSSOS / FESTOS PALACE 21.00 

Iraklion ANTHI-MARINA 22.00 Syros, 

Myconos, Patmos, Leros, Kos, 

Rhodes MYRTIDIOTISSA 22.00 

Kythera, Neapoli Voion PREVELIS 

22.30 Paros, Naxos, Santorini. 

SATURDAY 



Santorini HIGHSPEED 4 07.15 Syros, 

Tinos, Myconos HIGHSPEED 3 07.15 

Paros, Naxos, Myconos BLUE STAR 

NAXOS (210.891.9800) 07.25 Paros, 

Naxos, Santorini HIGHSPEED 1 07.30 

Serifos, Sifnos, Milos AGHIOS 

GEORGIOS 07.30 Kythnos, Serifos, 

Sifnos, Milos BLUE STAR ITHAKI 


SPEED RUNNER 2 08.00 Serifos, 

Sifnos, Milos AIOLOS KENTERIS 1 

08.00 Paros, Naxos NISOS CHIOS 

12.30 Chios, Mytilene DIMITROULA 

14.00 Patmos, Leipsoi, Leros, Kalymnos, 

Kos, Rhodes FLYING CAT 3 17.00 

Santorini, Ios MARINA 17.00 Kythnos, 

Serifos, Sifnos, Milos, Santorini 

HIGHSPEED 2 17.15 Paros, Naxos, Myconos, 

Tinos NISOS MYCONOS 17.30 

Evdilos, Karlovasi, Vathi BLUE STAR 

PAROS (210.891.9800) 17.30 Paros, 

Naxos, Aigiali, AstypalaiaHIGHSPEED 

5 17.45 Syros, Myconos, Tinos 


THEOPHILOS 19.00 Chios, Mytilene 

KRITI 1 / KRITI 2 20.30 Iraklion 



PREVELIS 22.30 Paros, Santorini, 

Naxos RODANTHI 23.00 Paros, Naxos, 

Ios, Santorini BLUE STAR 2 

(210.891.9800) 23.30 Patmos, Leros, 

Kos, Rhodes. 

SUNDAY 


Amorgos ROMILDA 07.00 Syros, 

Paros, Naxos, Ios, Sikinos, Folegandros, 

Santorini HIGHSPEED 5 07.05 Ios, 




NAXOS (210.891.9800) 07.25 Paros, 

Naxos, Ios, Santorini HIGHSPEED 1 

07.30 Serifos, Sifnos, Milos BLUE 

STAR ITHAKI(210.891.9800) 07.35 Syros, 

Tinos, Myconos AIOLOS KENTERIS 

1 08.00 Paros, Naxos SPEED RUNNER 

2 11.00 Serifos, Sifnos, Folegandros, 

Milos NISOS CHIOS 12.30 Chios, Mytilene 

DIAGORAS(210.891.9800) 15.00 

Astypalaia, Kalymnos, Kos, Nisyros, Tilos, 

Rhodes FLYING CAT 3 17.00 Santorini, 

Ios HIGHSPEED 2 17.15 Paros, 

Naxos, Myconos, Tinos BLUE STAR 

PAROS (210.891.9800) 17.30 Syros, 

Paros, Naxos, Irakleia, Schinousa, 

Koufonisi, Katapola HIGHSPEED 5 

17.45 Syros, Myconos, Tinos 


MYTILENE 19.00 Chios, Mytilene 

ANTHI-MARINA 20.30 Kos, Leros, 

Patmos, Myconos, Syros KRITI 1 / 

KRITI 2 20.30 Iraklion FESTOS / 

KNOSSOS PALACE 21.00 Iraklion 

LATO/ARIADNI 21.00 Hania MARINA 

23.59 Syros, Myconos, Aghios Kyrikos, 

Fournoi, Karlovasi, Vathi. 

MONDAY 






NAXOS (210.891.9800) 07.25 Paros, 

Naxos, Santorini HIGHSPEED 

107.30 Serifos, Sifnos, Milos 

BLUE STAR ITHAKI 

(210.891.9800) 07.35 Syros, 

Tinos, Myconos AIOLOS 

KENTERIS 1 08.00 Paros, 

Naxos SPEEDRUNNER 2 

11.00 Serifos, Sifnos, Folegandros, 

Milos NISOS CHIOS 

12.30 Chios, Mytilene NISOS 

MYCONOS13.00 Syros, Evdilos, 

Karlovasi, Vathi AGHIOS 

GEORGIOS 14.55 Kythnos, 

Serifos, Sifnos, Milos 

DIMITROULA 16.00 Patmos, Leipsoi, 

Leros, Kalymnos, Kos, Symi, Rhodes 

FLYING CAT 3 17.00 Santorini, Ios 


Tinos BLUE STAR PAROS 

(210.891.9800) 17.30 Paros, Naxos, Donoussa, 

Aigiali, Astypalaia HIGHSPEED 


HIGHSPEED 4 18.00 Rethymnon V. 

KORNAROS 18.00 Milos, Santorini, 

Iraklion, Aghios Nikolaos, Siteia, Kasos, 

Karpathos, Diafani, Halki, Rhodes 

THEOPHILOS (210.411.5015) 19.00 

Chios, Mytilene BLUE STAR 2 

(210.891.9800) 19.00 Syros, Kos, 

Rhodes RODANTHI 20.00 Paros, Naxos, 

Ios, Santorini KRITI 1 / KRITI 2 

(210.419.7420) 20.30 Iraklion FESTOS 

/ KNOSSOS PALACE 21.00 Iraklion 

LATO/ARIADNI (210.419.7420) 21.00 

Hania ROMILDA 21.00 Kythnos, Serifos, 

Sifnos, Kimolos, Milos, Folegandros, 

Sikinos, Ios, Santorini, Anafi 

MYRTIDIOTISSA 22.00 Kythera, Antikythera 

PREVELIS 22.30 Paros, Naxos, 

Ios, Santorini. 

TUESDAY 






NAXOS (210.891.9800) 07.25 Paros, 


Kythnos, Serifos, Sifnos, Milos BLUE 

STAR ITHAKI (210.891.9800) 07.35 Syros, 

Tinos, Myconos SPEED RUNNER 

2 08.00 Serifos, Sifnos, Milos NISOS 

CHIOS 12.30 Chios, Mytilene NISOS 

MYCONOS 13.00 Syros, Evdilos, 

Karlovasi, Vathi ANTHI-MARINA17.00 

Patmos, Leros, Kos, Rhodes 


Tinos BLUE STAR PAROS 

(210.891.9800) 17.30 Syros, Paros, 

Naxos, Irakleia, Schinousa, Koufonisi, 

Katapola HIGHSPEED 5 17.45 Syros, 

Myconos, Tinos DIAGORAS 

(210.891.9800) 18.00 Kalymnos, Kos, 

Rhodes HIGHSPEED 4 18.00 Rethymnon 

MYTILENE (210.411.5015) 19.00 

FERRYDEPARTURES 

For further 

information 

on ferries, 

please call 

14944 

Chios, Mytilene MARINA 20.00 Syros, 

Myconos, Aghios Kyrikos, Fournoi, 

Karlovasi, Vathi KRITI 1 / KRITI 2 

(210.419.7420) 20.30 Iraklion 


Iraklion LATO/ARIADNI 

(210.419.7420) 21.00 Hania 

RODANTHI 22.00 Paros, Naxos, Ios, 

Santorini. 

WEDNESDAY 

HIGHSPEED 5 07.05 Ios, Santorini 

HIGHSPEED 3 07.15 Syros, Tinos, Myconos 

BLUE STAR ITHAKI 

(210.891.9800) 07.25 Paros, Naxos, Ios, 

Santorini HIGHSPEED 1 07.30 Serifos, 

Sifnos, Milos BLUE STAR NAXOS 


AIOLOS KENTERIS 1 08.00 

Paros, Naxos KNOSSOS / FESTOS 

PALACE 11.00 Iraklion NISOS CHIOS 

12.30 Chios, Mytilene NISOS MYCONOS 

13.00 Syros, Evdilos, Karlovasi, Vathi 

AGHIOS GEORGIOS14.55 Kythnos, Serifos, 

Sifnos, Milos FLYING CAT 3 17.00 

Santorini, Ios ROMILDA 17.00 Syros, 

Paros, Naxos, Ios, Sikinos, Folegandros, 

Santorini, Anafi BLUE STAR PAROS 

(210.891.9800) 17.30 Paros, Naxos, Donoussa, 

Aigiali, Astypalaia HIGHSPEED 

4 18.00 Rethymnon THEOPHILOS 

19.00 Chios, Mytilene BLUE STAR 2 

(210.891.9800) 19.00 Syros, 

Patmos, Leros, Kos, 

Rhodes DIMITROULA 20.00 

Paros, Naxos, Ios, Santorini 

KRITI 1 / KRITI 2 

(210.419.7420) 20.30 Irak- 

lion LATO/ARIADNI 

(210.419.7420) 21.00 Hania 

KNOSSOS / FESTOS PALACE 

21.00 Iraklion PREVELIS 

22.30 Paros, Naxos, Santorini 

RODANTHI 23.59 Kalymnos, 

Kos, Symi, Rhodes. 

THURSDAY 






NAXOS (210.891.9800) 07.25 Paros, 


Serifos, Sifnos, Milos BLUE STAR 

ITHAKI(210.891.9800) 07.35 Syros, Tinos, 

Myconos SPEED RUNNER 2 08.00 

Serifos, Sifnos, Milos, Folegandros 

NISOS CHIOS 12.30 Chios, Mytilene 

NISOS MYCONOS13.00 Syros, Evdilos, 

Karlovasi, Vathi MARINA17.00 Patmos, 

Leros, Kalymnos, Kos, Rhodes FLYING 

CAT 3 17.00 Santorini, Ios HIGHSPEED 

2 17.15 Paros, Naxos, Myconos, Tinos 

BLUE STAR PAROS (210.891.9800) 

17.30 Syros, Paros, Naxos, Irakleia, Schinousa, 

Koufonisi, Katapola HIGHSPEED 


DIAGORAS (210.891.9800) 18.00 Kalymnos, 

Kos, Nisyros, Tilos, Rhodes 


MYTILENE 19.00 Chios, Mytilene 

ANTHI-MARINA 20.30 Paros, Naxos, 

Ios, Santorini KRITI 1 / KRITI 2 20.30 



Iraklion PREVELIS 22.30 Paros, Naxos, 

Santorini DIMITROULA 23.59 Syros, 

Myconos, Aghios Kyrikos, Fournoi, 

Karlovasi, Vathi. 

FROM RAFINA 

(Harbor master tel 22940.28888, 

22940.22300.) 

FRIDAY 

PENELOPE A (210.419.9000) 07.35 Andros, 

Tinos, Myconos 19.00 Andros 

SEAJET 2 (210.419.9000) 07.40 Tinos, 

Myconos, Paros 15.30, 20.20 Tinos, Myconos 

SUPERFERRY 2 (210.419.9000) 

08.05, 19.15 Andros, Tinos, Myconos 

HIGHSPEED 2 16.15 Tinos, Myconos 

THEOLOGOS 18.00 Andros, Tinos, 

Myconos AQUA JEWEL(210.419.9000) 

17.30 Andros, Tinos, Myconos 


LISTINGS 

ARTEMISIA / EVIA STAR 08.30, 11.45, 

14.45, 17.30, 19.00, 20.45 Marmari. 

SATURDAY 

THEOLOGOS 07.00 Andros, Tinos, 

Myconos AQUA JEWEL(210.419.9000) 


HIGHSPEED 2 (210.419.9000) 07.25 

Tinos, Myconos PENELOPE A 

(210.419.9000) 07.35 Andros, Tinos, 

Myconos SEAJET 2 (210.419.9000) 

07.40, 16.00 Tinos, Myconos, Paros 

SUPERFERRY 2(210.419.9000) 08.05 

Andros, Tinos, Myconos ARTEMISIA / 

EVIA STAR 08.15, 11.15, 14.45, 17.00, 

20.00 Marmari. 

SUNDAY 

HIGHSPEED 2 (210.419.9000) 07.25 


(210.419.9000) 07.35 Andros, Tinos, 

Myconos, 19.00 Andros SEAJET 2 

(210.419.9000) 07.40, 14.45, 19.40 Tinos, 

Myconos, Paros SUPERFERRY 2 

(210.419.9000) 08.05, 19.15 Andros, 

Tinos, Myconos THEOLOGOS 17.00, 

22.15 Andros ARTEMISIA / EVIA STAR 

08.15, 11.15, 14.45, 16.50, 18.50, 20.50 

Marmari. 

MONDAY 

HIGHSPEED 2 (210.419.9000) 07.25 


(210.419.9000) 07.35 Andros, Tinos, 



SUPERFERRY 2(210.419.9000) 08.05 

Andros, Tinos, Myconos AQUA JEWEL 

(210.419.9000) 17.00 Andros, Tinos, 

Myconos THEOLOGOS 17.30 Andros, 

Tinos, Myconos ARTEMISIA / EVIA 

STAR 08.30, 12.15, 14.45, 18.30 Marmari. 

TUESDAY 

HIGHSPEED 2 (210.419.9000) 07.25 


(210.419.9000) 07.35 Andros, Tinos, 



SUPERFERRY 2(210.419.9000) 08.05 

Andros, Tinos, Myconos AQUA JEWEL 

(210.419.9000) 17.00 Andros, Tinos, 

Myconos THEOLOGOS (210.411.5015) 


ARTEMISIA / EVIA STAR 08.30, 11.45, 

14.45, 18.30 Marmari. 

WEDNESDAY 

HIGHSPEED 2(210.419.9000) 07.25 Tinos, 

Myconos PENELOPE A 

(210.419.9000) 07.35 Andros, Tinos, Myconos 

SEAJET 2 (210.419.9000) 07.40 

Tinos, Myconos, Paros 16.00 Tinos, 

Myconos SUPERFERRY 2 

(210.419.9000) 08.05 Andros, Tinos, 

Myconos THEOLOGOS 17.30 Andros, Tinos, 

Myconos AQUA JEWEL 

(210.419.9000) 17.00 Andros, Tinos, Myconos 

ARTEMISIA / EVIA STAR08.30, 

09.30, 11.45, 15.15, 18.30 Marmari. 

THURSDAY 

HIGHSPEED 2 (210.419.9000) 07.25 


(210.419.9000) 07.35 Andros, Tinos, 


07.40 Tinos, Myconos, Paros 16.00 Tinos, 

Myconos SUPERFERRY 2 

(210.419.9000) 08.05 Andros, Tinos, 

Myconos THEOLOGOS 17.30 Andros, 

Tinos, Myconos AQUA JEWEL 

(210.419.9000) 17.00 Andros, Tinos, 

Myconos ARTEMISIA / EVIA STAR 

08.30, 09.30, 11.45, 15.15, 18.30 Marmari. 

HARBOR MASTERS Aghios Constantinos 

22350.31.759 Igoumenitsa 

26650.22.240 Kavala 2510.223.716 

Lavrion 22920.25249 Lefkada 

26450.22.322 Oropos 22950.32.270 

Patras 2610.341.002 Rio 2610.991.203 

Thessaloniki 2310.531.504 Volos 

24210.20.115 Zakynthos 26950.28.117. 

For further information, please call 

14944 or contact the Port Authorities. 

AIRPORTS 

International 

Athens 

+30 210.353.0000 

Iraklion 

+30 2810.397800 

Cephalonia 

+30 26710.29900 

Kos 

+30 22420.56000 

Rhodes 

+30 22410.88700 

Samos 

+30 22730.87800 

Thessaloniki 

+30 2310.985000 

Zakynthos 

+30 26950.29500 

Domestic 

Leros 

+30 22470.22275 

Milos 

+30 22870.22090 

Myconos 

+30 22890.79000 

Naxos 

+30 22850.23969 

Paros 

+30 22840.91256 

Santorini 

+30 22860.28401 

Siteia 

+30 28430.24424 

PORTS 

To avoid any inconveniences 

the public is advised to call 

1440 for information regarding 

departure times and for 

any delays or changes to 

passenger ship or ferry 

schedules. 

Piraeus (TZELEPI): 

210.414.7800 

Alexandroupolis 

2551.026.468 

Volos 

2421.076.710 

Elefsina 

210.554.3504 

Igoumenitsa 

2665.029.235 

Iraklion 

281.024.4912 

Thessaloniki 

231.053.1645 

Kavala 

251.022.3716 

Corfu 

2661.032.655 

Lavrion 

2292.025.249 

Mytilene 

2251.040.827 

Patras 

261.034.1002 

Rafina 

22940.28888 

Rhodes 

2241.022.220 

Halkida 

2221.028.888 

Hania 

2821.098.888 

Chios 

2271.044.433-4 

THE FORTRESS OF PATRAS 

First built in the late 6th century AD, the 

Fortress of Patras played a vital role in AD 

805, when it withstood a siege by Slavs and 

Saracens. Since then, it has changed 

hands often but was used for the defense 

of the city until World War II. In 1205, it was 

taken by the Franks, who handed it over 

to the Venetians in the 15th century. 

Seized by the Turks in 1458, and then by 

Morosini in 1687, it was retaken by the Turks 

and eventually handed over to the French 

in 1828. 

• Tel. 2610.276143. 

• Open Tuesdays-Sundays 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

• Admission is free. 

THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM 

OF EPIDAURUS 

The museum contains building inscriptions, 

hymns and inscribed descriptions of the 

miraculous cures of Asclepius, Greek and 

Roman votive sculptures, a Doric column 

from the Temple of Asclepius and the entablature 

of the Temple of Artemis, among other 

finds. 

• Community of Asclepieion, Lygourio, 

Argolida. 

• Tel. 27530.22009. 

• Open Mondays noon - 7 p.m., Tuesdays- 

Sundays 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. 

• Admission 6 euros, reduced admission 3 

euros; EU students & children free. 

THE NEOLITHIC AND BRONZE AGE 

SETTLEMENT OF MYCENAE 

The legendary House of Atreus is situated 

on a small hill on the road leading from 

the Argolic Gulf to the north. The site was 

inhabited from Neolithic times (approximately 

4000 BC), but reached its zenith 

PELOPONNESESITES 

in the late Bronze Age (1350-1200 BC), giving 

its name to a civilization that spread 

throughout Greece. 

• Mycenae, Argolida. 


• Open daily 8 a.m. - 7.30 p.m. 

• Admission 3 euros, reduced admission 

1.50 euros; EU students & children free. 

(Special package for museum, site and the 

treasure of Atreus: 8 euros, reduced 4 euros.) 

THE SANCTUARY OF ASCLEPIUS AT 

ANCIENT EPIDAURUS 

One of the most celebrated healing centers 

of the ancient world, the cult of the god 

of healing, Asclepius, had its origins in the 

6th century BC. The resultant wealth led 

to an extensive construction program 

whose remains can still be seen today. The 

ancient theater there is one of the finest 

examples of ancient theater construction. 

• Lygourio, Argolida. 


• Open daily 7.45 a.m. - 6.45 p.m. 

• Admission 6 euros, reduced admission 3 

euros; EU students & children free. 

THE CASTLE OF PALAMIDI IN 

ARGOLIS 

The castle lies on a high hill to the east of 

Acronafplia, and was first fortified by the 

Venetians during their second occupation 

of the area (1686-1715). It is a typical 

Baroque fortress designed by the engineers 

Giaxich and Lasalle. Captured by the Turks 

in 1715, it was taken by the Greeks in 1822. 

• Tel. 27520.28036 (Nafplion Municipality). 

• Open daily 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. 

TOURISTATTRACTION OPENING HOURS 

ACROPOLIS 

Mondays . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m. - 7.30 p.m. 

Tuesdays-Sundays . . . 8 a.m. - 7.30 p.m. 

NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL 

MUSEUM 

Mondays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.30-7 p.m. 

Tuesdays-Sundays . 8.30 a.m. - 7.30 p.m. 

BYZANTINE & CHRISTIAN MUSEUM 

Mondays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed 

Tuesdays-Sundays . . . 8 a.m. - 7.30 p.m. 

MUSEUM OF CYCLADIC ART 

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Thursdays . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

Saturdays . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

Tuesdays, Sundays . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed 

KERAMEIKOS 

ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM 

Mondays-Sundays . . . 8 a.m. - 7.30 p.m. 

MUSEUM OF POPULAR INSTRUMENTS 

Tuesdays, Thursdays-Sundays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

Wednesdays . . . . . . . . . . . . noon - 6 p.m. 

Mondays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed 

NATIONAL WAR MUSEUM 

Tuesdays-Sundays . . . . . . 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

Mondays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed 

NATIONAL HISTORICAL MUSEUM 

Tuesdays-Sundays . . . . . . 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 


MUSEUM OF GREEK FOLK ART 

Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays 9 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. 

Tuesdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed 

ILIAS LALAOUNIS JEWELRY 

MUSEUM 

Mondays, Thursdays-Saturdays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Wednesdays . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 

Sundays . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 


MUSEUM OF GREEK CHILDREN’S ART 

Tuesdays-Saturdays . . . . 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

Sundays . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 


PHILATELIC MUSEUM 

Mondays-Fridays . . . . . . . 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

Saturdays-Sundays . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed 

EPIGRAPHICAL MUSEUM 

Tuesdays-Sundays . . .8.30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 


NATIONAL NUMISMATIC MUSEUM 

Tuesdays-Sundays . . . 8.30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 


GOULANDRIS NATURAL 

HISTORY MUSEUM 

Mondays-Saturdays . . 9 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. 

Sundays . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. 

BENAKI MUSEUM 

Mondays, Wednesdays, 

Fridays-Saturdays . . . . . . 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

Thursdays . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. 

Sundays . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 


BENAKI MUSEUM OF ISLAMIC ART 

Tuesdays, Thursdays-Sundays 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

Wednesdays . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 

47

48 VVok 26-06-08 15:20 ÂÏ›‰·48 

CROSSWORD 

Edited by Will Shortz No. 0516 

ACROSS 

1 Steam room alternative 

8 “Yo!” 

15 Dodge 

16 His last novel was “Chloe 

Marr,” 1946 

17 Cellar’s opposite 

18 Technicolor 

19 See 34-Across 

20 Most clowns 

22 Word of approval 

23 Emerson said intellect 

annuls it 

25 “The West Wing” actor 

26 Jazzman Saunders 

27 He called the U.S. vice 

presidency a “most 

insignificant office” 

29 Marzo to marzo, e.g. 

30 Sculpt 

31 Like some griddles 

33 Read syntactically 

34 With 19-Across, domain 

of civics, in brief 

35 Multifaceted things 

36 Noisy complaint 

39 Alternative to Friendster 

or MySpace 

43 Bit 

44 Military grp. 

45 Old sticker 

46 Bank guard? 

47 Places to develop one’s 

chops? 

49 Bundle of nerves 

50 It can be double-sided 

51 Tasty triangles 

53 Back-of-airline magazine 

feature 

54 Gather 

56 Water-skiing need 

58 Quiet 

59 Merchant whose 

customers click 

60 Blogger, e.g. 

61 Cause of some blushing 

7 

48 

4 6 1 

9 8 5 6 4 

5 8 

1 

2 

8 

3 

5 

4 

4 

1 

3 

5 

THE NEW YORK TIMES • 122 A 

DOWN 

1 Elated person after Super 

Bowl III 

2 Tree of the laurel family 

3 Santiago skipper 

4 Constitution lead-in 

5 Flies 

6 Flies 

7 More than friendliness 

8 Signal, in a way 

9 Some crime scene 

evidence 

10 Many former senators 

and governors: Abbr. 

11 Yes or no follower 

12 Assassins 

13 Frazzle 

14 Like many blooms 

21 One may be sent in an email 

24 Typography measure 

26 Chocolate treat 

28 She wrote of Topsy 

30 Transport over sand? 

7 

8 

2 

THE NEW YORK TIMES 

32 Nature 

33 Muscle mag topic 

35 Parts of some Bach suites 

36 Crush holder that’s 

crushable 

37 Visionary 

38 Not neat 

39 Island that Truman wants 

to go to in “The Truman 

Show” 

40 Range of some fitness 

tests 

41 Pump numbers 

42 Big fish, maybe 

44 “The Mickey Mouse Club” 

regular ___ Tracey 

47 Opposite of agitato 

48 Truth from long ago? 

51 She co-starred in “Gangs 

of New York,” 2002 

52 Dominion 

55 Designer born in 

Guangzhou, China 

57 Chinese author ___ Yutang 

Solution to last week’s puzzle - 509 

SUDOKU 

Fill the grid so that every row, column, 

3x3 box and shaded 3x3 box contains 

each of the numbers 1 to 9 exactly once. 

Solution 

122 A 

3 4 7 6 1 2 8 5 9 

2 9 8 7 3 5 6 1 4 

1 5 6 4 9 8 2 3 7 

8 3 1 2 6 9 7 4 5 

7 2 5 8 4 3 1 9 6 

9 6 4 1 5 7 3 2 8 

6 7 9 3 2 4 5 8 1 

4 8 2 5 7 1 9 6 3 

5 1 3 9 8 6 4 7 2 


50 

45 

40 

35 

30 

25 

20 

15 

10 

5 

Sea 

temperature 

Sunshine 

Light 

clouds 

Sunny 

spells 

Partly 

cloudy 

Heavy 

cloud 

Rain 

Storm 

Snow 

Ice 

Fog 

Wind 

direction 

No wind 

LAST PAGE 

23 

Preveza 

34° 

3-4 

Next days 

Reykjavik 

12° 

Dublin 

16° 

Lisbon 

33° 

Rabat 

33° 

Kavala 

33° 

Florina 

32° 

Thessaloniki 

33° 

Ioannina 

32° 

Lamia 

35° 

Patras 

33° 

Kalamata 

35° 

24 

Volos 

34° 

Madrid 

33° 

Athens 

35° 

24 

Algiers 

34° 

23 

24 

Oslo 

17° 

Tunis 

32° 

WEATHER 

Alexandroupolis 

32° 

Iraklion 

32° 

Mytilene 

34° 

Myconos 

30° 

Copenhagen 

21° 

Tirana 

29° 

Helsinki 

16° 

Warsaw 

28° 

London Amsterdam 

21° 

22° Berlin 

Brussels 24° 

22° 

Prague 

Paris 

26° 

27° 

Belgrade 

29° 

Sofia 

Rome 

29° 

32° 

23 

4-5 

5-6 

22 

5-6 

20 

3-4 

23 

22 

Rhodes 

34° 

Istanbul 

30° 

Moscow 

23° 

Nicosia 

36° 

Today 

Athens 24-35 

Iraklion 24-32 

Thessaloniki 22-33 

Ioannina 20-34 

Patras 23-34 

Kalamata 23-35 

Corfu 22-34 

Larissa 21-35 

Tomorrow 

Athens 24-35 

Iraklion 24-31 

Thessaloniki 23-33 

Ioannina 20-32 

Patras 23-34 

Kalamata 24-35 

Corfu 23-32 

Larissa 21-34 

City Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 

Athens 24-34 23-33 23-33 22-33 22-37 

Iraklion 24-31 23-30 23-30 24-30 24-34 

Thessaloniki 23-32 22-31 22-32 21-32 21-36 

Ioannina 20-31 20-30 19-31 19-31 19-36 

Patras 22-33 23-32 23-32 22-33 23-36 

Kalamata 24-34 23-33 23-34 23-34 22-37 

Corfu 22-32 22-31 22-32 21-33 22-35 

Larissa 20-33 20-33 20-30 20-33 19-37 

Overview 

Cold fronts in the upper strata of the atmosphere will 

bring unstable weather conditions this week, including 

afternoon rainstorms, mainly in the northern and central 

parts of the country. Winds in the Ionian Sea will 

increase in speed, reaching over 4 Beaufort, and will 

be blowing mostly from a northerly direction. Norther- 

PROMETHEUS 

ly winds in the Aegean will also gain in strength, reaching 

6 Beaufort and possibly up to 7 Beaufort at the beginning 

of next week. Temperatures over the weekend 

on mainland Greece will reach as high as 36 Celsius (97F), 

though they will drop by 2 or 3 degrees as of Monday. 

In eastern and southern Greece, northerly winds will 

take the edge off high temperatures. 

World 

New York 18-25 

San Francisco 14-24 

Beijing 18-29 

Tokyo 19-24 

Seoul 20-22 

Buenos Aires 8-19 

Cairo 24-36 

Quebec 8-20 

Sydney 9-18 

Tel Aviv 22-34 

Istanbul 21-33 

Prague 16-26 

Hague 15-21 

Rome 17-30 

Lisbon 17-29 

Madrid 18-33 

Algiers 16-34 

London 13-21 

Dublin 8-16

27-06-2008

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