Παρασκευή 20 Μαΐου 2011

Happy Landings, China!

Happy Landings, China!

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Happy Landings, China!

Posted: 20 May 2011 02:18 AM PDT


Deputy Foreign Minister Spyros Kouvelis met in Beijing on Monday, 16 May 2011, with Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister Song Tao, with whom he had talks on issues of bilateral cooperation.

The two sides referred to the importance for Greek-Chinese relations of the launch of an Air China direct route from Athens the Beijing and the streamlining effect of the agreement signed by the two sides on the issuing of entry visas for Chinese and Greeks citizens wishing to visit each other's country. Kouvelis also referred to Greece's support for granting China a market economy status within the framework of the World Trade Organization.

During his visit, Kouvelis attended a special event, hosted by the Greek Embassy in Beijing, to mark the opening of the Athens-Beijing direct flight. The deputy minister and the delegation that accompanied him to China were among passengers that arrived at Athens International Airport, yesterday morning, on the first Air China flight from Beijing.

When it touched down at Athens airport, the Airbus 330 went through a water arch organised by airport authorities as a mark of welcome for the 95 Chinese passengers on board. Kouvelis said the new flight link was a "bridge of friendship" between the two countries. On his part, Chinese ambassador to Greece, Luo Linquan said that visiting the Acropolis and the Greek islands had become a "fashion" in China.

Greek-Chinese Agreement on Farm Products

Posted: 20 May 2011 02:18 AM PDT


Greece and China signed on May 16 a five-year cooperation agreement on quality, hygiene and safety of farm products and foodstuffs. The agreement, signed between Greece's Rural Development and Food Ministry and China's Quality Control General Inspectorate, is expected to contribute to closer cooperation between the two countries and further facilitate Greek farm and food product exports to the Chinese market.

"This is the fourth consecutive agreement we have signed with the General Inspectorate," Rural Development and Food Minister Costas Skandalidis said. The agreement covers mutual recognition of production systems and quality certification, as well as control and certification methods for hygiene and safety of agricultural and food products.

Skandalidis also accepted an invitation to visit China to enhance the promotion of Greek products. Ministry of Rural Development & Food: Press release (in Greek)

7TH Athens Video Art Festival

Posted: 20 May 2011 03:10 AM PDT


Athens Video Art Festival, an international festival of digital arts and new media, continuing its journey through the world of contemporary arts and new technologies returns to the city for its seventh edition.

The Festival opens at the City of Athens Technopolis venue on May 20 running through to 22.

It will be hosting artworks in seven official categories -Video Art, Video Installations, Installation Art, Animation, Digital Image, Performance Art, and Web Art.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to get acquainted with eleven of the most outstanding festivals of digital arts from six European countries, as well as to enjoy a special tribute to one of the most influential cultural movements, FLUXUS, entitled Fluxus is an attitude.

Cliff Diving @ Vouliagmeni Lake

Posted: 20 May 2011 03:33 AM PDT


The third stop of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2011 will be held at Vouliagmeni Lake, in the southern part of Attica region, on May 22. The world's best high divers such as Gary Hunt, Artem Silchenko and Slava Polyeshchuk will fight it out for the victory, diving from 27 meters with the impressive backdrop of Temple of Poseidon at nearby Sounio.

The Lake of Vouliagmeni -the "enchanted Lake" as it is called- stands half a meter above sea level, and its water temperature remains stable between 21ο C and 27ο C all year round.

Wild Animals Have a Home!

Posted: 20 May 2011 02:20 AM PDT


Injured, poisoned or orphaned wild animals from all over Greece may find shelter at the Hellenic Wildlife Hospital (HWH) which is located on the island of Aegina. Operating since 1984, the HWH is the oldest and largest wildlife rehabilitation center in Southern Europe, dedicated to the treatment and rehabilitation of all species of wildlife indigenous to Greece as well as to educating and informing the public on wildlife protection issues and taking preventive action.

HWH treats between 3,000 and 4,500 wild animals every year and then release them back to nature. The HWH is a member of the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council and in 1992 was granted the Athens Academy Award in recognition of its contribution to wildlife protection in Greece.

Hellenic Wildlife Hospital: Adopt a wild Animal

Travelling to Saronic Islands: Aegina

Posted: 20 May 2011 02:20 AM PDT


The island of Aegina, in close proximity to the port of Piraeus, is a place full of natural beauties and great history.

Built amphitheatrically overlooking the sea, Aegina -the island's capital and main port- is an attractive town with colourful neoclassical buildings, looking more impressive at sunset.

Having been chosen as the seat of the first provisional government of Greece during the revolution (1827-1829), it houses several landmark buildings, such as the Government House and Markello's Venetian tower.

In the northern part of the island, lies the most important archaeological site of the area, the temple of the ancient goddess Aphaea, patron deity of Aegina.

Weather permitting, the visitor has visual access to both the temple of Poseidon in Sounio and the Acropolis - the 3 temples forming an equilateral triangle.

To the east is the island's most popular seaside resort, Aghia Marina, set in the midst of pine woods.

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