For thousands of years, the Greek concept of φιλοξενία — filoxenia, the sacred duty of hospitality toward strangers — defined how Greeks related to the outside world. Rooted in ancient tradition and even divine command (Zeus himself was the protector of guests, known as Zeus Xenios “Ξένιος Δίας”), filoxenia meant shelter, food, and respect
The formula is well established. A studio acquires the rights to a story rooted in a specific culture — Greek epic, Japanese folklore, African legend, Arab literature — and begins the process of transformation. Names are anglicised or dropped. Settings are softened.
Across all major Western European languages, scientific vocabulary is uniquely uniform. This is because from the Renaissance through the 19th century, European scientists deliberately used Classical Greek and Latin as a lingua franca to create new words.
From tech giants to beverage conglomerates, modern branding is steeped in antiquity. Anthropic (from the Greek anthrōpos, meaning human), Nike (the goddess of victory), Amazon (the mythical tribe of warrior women)
The concept of human memory is selectively political, often highlighting certain tragedies while consigning others to the margins of history. Among these forgotten atrocities is the systematic annihilation of the Pontian Greeks from the northern region of Asia Minor along the Black Sea coast.
Thessaloniki Association “The White Tower” honored Mother’s Day for 2026 with distinctive splendor and deep emotion, through a well-attended event that combined celebration with historical memory. The day’s program, in addition to the rich luncheon enjoyed by all participants…
In this journey I found a people wounded by the establishment and caught between political Symplegades—people whose daily lives leave them feeling oppressed. Yet, beneath the wound, I rediscovered the Human Being. I found a spontaneous humanity that wells up from our centuries of civilization and our tormented past.
Alexander’s campaign wasn’t just a military conquest; it was essentially the world’s first massive cultural “rebrand.” He didn’t just want to rule Persia; he wanted to fuse it with Greece to create a singular, Greco-Persian superpower.
Στο σύγχρονο μουσικό τοπίο της Θεσσαλονίκης, υπάρχουν φωνές που δεν περιορίζονται απλώς στην ερμηνεία, αλλά λειτουργούν ως φορείς πολιτισμού και ανθρωπιάς. Η Έλσα Μουρατίδου ανήκει αδιαμφισβήτητα σε αυτή την κατηγορία.
Thessaloniki Association “The White Tower” proudly organised a book launch for the publication titled “Maria & Lola – Stories of Survival” by Carol Gordon and Gregoria Boursinos. The function was held at the Association premises on Sunday 29th March 2026.
Στο δρόμο από τα Βασιλικά μέχρι τη Γαλάτιστα επί της Θεσσαλονίκης – Πολυγύρου κοντά στη Θέρμη, υπάρχει ένα υπέροχο μνημείο. Είναι το Μνημείο του Καπετάν Χάψα, οπλαρχηγού από τη Χαλκιδική κι ενός ακόμη ήρωα της επανάστασης του 1821.
Ο Αλέξανδρος υλοποίησε το στρατηγικό σχέδιο του Φιλίππου να απελευθερώσει τις ελληνικές
αποικίες στα παράλια της Μ. Ασίας, ελληνικές πόλεις-κράτη από τον 6ο -7ο αι. π.Χ. , ώστε να δημιουργήσει ένα ”τείχος” με σκοπό την απομάκρυνση των Περσών από το Αιγαίο.
Η Μεγάλη «Απόβαση» των Θεσσαλονικέων στις Φράουλες! Η Ένωση Θεσσαλονικέων Μελβούρνης αποφάσισε να δείξει στη Βικτώρια τι σημαίνει Θεσσαλονικιώτικη λεβεντιά, οργανώνοντας μια εκδρομή που θα … Read More
The younger brother of Magnetes, descendant (son) of the daughter of Deucalion, was named Macedon.
Ὁ ἀδελφὸς τοῦ Μάγνητος ὁ νεώτερος ἔκγονος (υἱὸς) τῆς κόρης τοῦ Δευκαλίωνος ὠνομάσθη Μακεδών.
On Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the premises of Thessaloniki Association “The White Tower”, about fifty members of the Association convened to for the Annual General Meeting.
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