THE CHRONICLE OF AN EXPULSION FROM THE OLIVE GROVES OF THE OCCUPIED WEST BANK

In early October 2025, volunteers from eight countries arrived in Palestine (West Bank) to participate in the olive harvest, as a sign of solidarity with Palestinian farmers during this extremely important agricultural period of the year. Among them were two people from the “Routes of the Olive Tree’’, Giorgos Tsiris and Marinella Katsilieri. The volunteers’ …

Research mission in the framework of the “ANIMA TERRA” initiative.

On Sunday, March 23, 2025, members of the Cultural Organization “Olive Tree Routes” carried out a research expedition as part of the ANIMA TERRA initiative. This initiative aims to revitalize rural villages at risk of depopulation due to demographic challenges and other difficulties. We visited four villages: Zevgolatio, Diavolitsi, Desilla (Municipality of Oichalia), and Hranous …

“The Routes of the Olive Tree” in Cyprus: Field Research for the Creation of a New Cultural Route

The “Routes of the Olive Tree” Organization is pleased to announce the commencement of work on the creation of a new cultural route in Cyprus. As part of this significant initiative, a recent field study was conducted by Organization representatives to identify and document points of cultural, historical, and natural interest that will form the …

Two new points of interest on the “Routes of the Olive Tree” Cultural Route in Spain (Mallorca, Selva)

The mayor of Selva, Mr. Joan Rotger, awarded Cati Mateu from Sa Tafona de Caimari and Tomeu Deyà from Can Det de Sóller the distinction “POINT OF INTEREST OF THE ROUTES OF THE OLIVE TREE, CULTURAL ROUTE OF THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE” granted by the Routes of the Olive Tree Foundation. The awarding of these …