ANIMA TERRA – Olive Tree Routes: new communities in Messinia join the network

Working meetings of particular importance concerning the sustainability of communities in Messinia threatened with desertification were held on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Diavolitsi, Zeugolation, and Desylla. The meetings were held as part of the ANIMA TERRA initiative of the cultural organization “Roads of the Olive Tree,” and the representation of the three communities was …

Captain Vassilis and Carmen Constantakopoulos Foundation – ΙΚΒ

Vision and action with a lasting impact On the occasion of the 14th anniversary of the passing of Captain Vassilis Constantakopoulos (1935–2011), this report pays tribute to his life and work, as well as to the meaningful and multifaceted activities of the Captain Vassilis and Carmen Constantakopoulos Foundation – ΙΚΒ, which continues to actively pursue …

World Arabic Language Day: a pillar of humanity’s cultural diversity

Every year on 18 December, the Arabic language is honored as a foundation of humanity’s cultural diversity, with approximately 400 million people speaking it worldwide. With the aim of supporting and promoting multilingualism and multiculturalism within the United Nations, the United Nations Department of Global Communications decided to celebrate the Arabic language on this specific …

Kostantza Smpokou-Konstantakopoulou: New UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador

The Cultural Organization “Routes of the Olive Tree”, warmly welcomes the appointment of Costanza Sboukο-Konstantakopoulou as UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for the Protection and Promotion of Culture. The announcement was made by UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, who introduced four international personalities appointed to this honorary role, emphasizing that “they embody the diversity of talents and experience …