A Successful Conclusion to the Event “Greek Language: Past – Present – Future” Co-organized by AHEPA Greece Region & the Organization ATHENS Calls ATHENS

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The event “Greek Language: Past – Present – Future” was successfully held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in the packed hall of the Cultural Center of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Kostis Palamas Building). The event served as an important platform for dialogue on the Greek language and its evolution through the centuries.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our distinguished speakers, Professor Maria-Zoi Foundopoulou, Professor of Methodology and Teaching of Ancient Greek at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and Professor PolyviaParara, from the Department of Classical Studies at the University of Maryland, USA, for their invaluable contributions.

The event was inaugurated with a speech by Professor George Kontogeorgis, while the discussion was moderated by Mr. Nikos Dimitropoulos, Deputy Governor of AHEPA Greece Region.

Opening remarks were delivered by Mr. Manolis Velegakis, President of the Athens City Council, Mr. Christos Karapiperis, Governor of AHEPA Greece Region, and Mr. George Psathas, President of ATHENS Calls ATHENS.

The contributions of all participants were instrumental in the event’s success, fostering meaningful dialogue on the past, present, and future of the Greek language and reinforcing the importance of its preservation and promotion on a global scale.

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RENOS FILLIPIDIS

An outstanding effort, an ambitious goal, a realistic approach.

KONSTANTINA KARAMPOTSI

Such an innovative idea will undoubtedly have a resonance of its own. I congratulate your organizational efforts, and more importantly, your contribution to the cultural development of our country.

VAGGELIS KYRIAKOPOULOS

A truly original idea. It links Athens – the capital of Greece – with all the ‘Athens’ of the world, by focusing on culture, which is after all their main common feature. I congratulate you and wish the best to your venture.

PHOTIOS TH. TOLIKAS

I wish every success in your project. We are all here to support you.

TETA GRIZOU

”That, which never happen we did not desire enough” writes N. Kazantzakis. He then adds ”There are no ideas. There are only people who conceive them. In the end, they are only as noble as the people having them. ” Your effort has brought me to mind the great writer’s words. I firmly believe your contribution will help in shaping the new cultural identity of the world. Well done to you, George, and your colleagues.

KONTSANTINOS NTELEZOS

Highly competent staff, having specific goals and making an outstanding effort. I only wish that the academic community of the University of West Attica will appreciate how beneficial this initiative is to our country and embrace by contributing their research.

EUGAINIA PAINESI

A truly ambitious effort. I wish you the very best.

KATERINA TZAMARA

An excellent idea! I wish you all the best for your future endeavours.

NIKOS ALIMPERTIS

A great effort! Congratulations on conceiving the idea.

GIANNIS PAPADOPOULOS

Inspirational effort that requires patience, time, strength, participation.

ELENI KARTALI

Targeted Athenian extroversion. Congratulations!

CHRISTOS DRELIOSIS

All that really exists, authentic and is not subject to alteration, deterioration or death, is contained in “SPEECH” and “SPEECH” is the spirit of Athens.