Thoughts on Arts and the Sea at times of adversities
by John Faraclas
The Greeks for nearly ten millennia have devoted a lot to the Sea in more than a multiple of ways. This medium, for over a decade, has also devoted more than ten centum of its content to all forms of Arts and we continue to support arts and its role particularly at time of adversities – bad markets, Covid et al… Laid up tonnage,...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/12/29/thoughts-on-arts-and-the-sea-at-times-of-adversities/
Bouboulina: Untold
The story of Laskarina Bouboulina, the first female admiral in naval history and a heroine of the Greek War of Independence, is in the making.
This original play will shed light on the concealed corners of her life. The production will take place in summer 2022, in Bouboulina’s 300-year-old mansion, which is now a museum on Spetses island.
A crowdfunder page to help with the production has been launched. For further information and to support to this initiative, please click on...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/12/22/bouboulina-untold/
Princess in medical facility, Prince asks for privacy…
Good Morning Monaco – Saturday, November 20, 2021
Princess in medical facility – Prince asks for privacy In a very candid and wide-ranging interview with People magazine published on Monaco’s National Day, November 19, HSH Prince Albert has given more details about the health issues of Princess Charlene…
Monaco National Day 2021
Monaco geared up for its National Day with flags galore...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/11/20/princess-in-medical-facility-prince-asks-for-privacy/
Ancient Greeks: Science and Wisdom par excellence
What a way to start your day that was this morning at the Science Museum in London where we had the chance and privilege of a press and media preview of a historic exhibition!
It was indeed a re-discovery of how Greece’s ancient civilisation questioned, contemplated and debated the natural world of Planet Ocean. For us in the shipping industry an unforgettable exhibition on all counts.
I am sure thousands will...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/11/16/ancient-greeks-science-and-wisdom-par-excellence/
Magical moments at Port Solent’s Festival of Christmas
Festive fun will be top of the wish list when Port Solent welcomes visitors to its fantastic Festival of Christmas.
The popular event returns on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 December with seasonal food and drink to enjoy, street entertainment, festive music and more than 90 stalls to find that perfect Christmas gift.
There will be plenty of opportunities to make memorable moments on both days – and there’s free parking at Port Solent.
On Saturday,...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/11/02/magical-moments-at-port-solents-festival-of-christmas/
Prince Albert makes it a first…
Good Morning Monaco – Thursday, September 16, 2021
Prince Albert makes it a first for a head of state
HSH Prince Albert took to the skies above Monaco on Tuesday in a two-seat all-electric aircraft, the Pipistrel Velis.
Numbers in hospital continue to fall
Only seven patients are currently being treated for coronavirus at Princess Grace Hospital. Of the five residents, one is in intensive care.
France and Monaco collaborate on Ocean
The Oceanographic Institute and...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/09/16/prince-albert-makes-it-a-first/
Summer of Culture
Fly me to the Moon Travel Newsletter Volume 63
From Elena Papanicolaou, Founder:
Dear Traveler,
As the sweet smell of summer fills the air, we are excited to welcome our guests and take them on a whimsical adventure to the hidden corners of Greece.
One of the delightful pleasures of a...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/05/30/summer-of-culture/
An update from the Director of the Hellenic Centre
| Dear Members and Friends of the Hellenic Centre It is over one year since we had to stop our live cultural events. Like you, I am disappointed that we are still not able to resume our normal activities, especially with Easter approaching. For the second year now, we cannot celebrate our traditional Greek Easter with red eggs and lovely music in our Great Hall. However, we have planned some music at the end of April,... |
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/04/02/an-update-from-the-director-of-the-hellenic-centre/
Sir Eddie Kulukundis, OBE
Following from Rethymnis & Kulukundis Limited:
With great sadness we announce the death of our former long-time director, Sir Eddie Kulukundis, OBE, peacefully at home in the early morning of 17 th February, 2021.
He was borne in London on 20 th April, 1932.
After being educated in the USA, at the Salisbury School, Salisbury, Connecticut and Yale University, Eddie returned to London in 1952 and...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/02/18/sir-eddie-kulukundis-obe/
Myron Phoebus Abatzis, A very promising young Greek composer
Α generation of young composers are challenging its traditional boundaries bringing new life to music, with a sound that is at once both familiar and new and extremely original. Myron Phoebus Abatzis’ music is wholly open to many different influences and he is a soul with a true passion for music in all forms.
Born in Athens in 1992, Myron Phoebus Ampatzis was educated primarily with private music lessons on Harmony...