The month began with a truly spectacular run of Turkish fishing boats, just two miles off the coast of Kythira, initially at the Melidoni and one day later at the Aulomona. According to a report by Kythera.News, The Greek authorities said they were aware of the incident and that there is no cause for concern.
During the same period, 35 immigrants of Kurdish origin, who had come from Smyrna, were disembarking on the eastern coast of Antikythera, with the authorities to claim ignorance about the incident. An ignorance from which the «visitors» themselves were rescued, as they recounted their adventure in the «Journalists» Newspaper".
"When I go to the bazaar, my dear"
July marked a new chapter for the River Market, with the approval and then, publication of its new operating regulations.
The River, however, took center stage throughout the second month of summer, with the Municipality announcing Auction for the Lease of a Lot for a Parking Lot and, at the same time, to sign a contract for the preparation of studies for the completion and upgrading of the Municipal Open-Air Theater. Finally, on the 19th of the month, «Astikon» was blowing out candles, celebrating 15 years of continuous operation and contribution to the local cultural scene.
Cultural Events
July was a month rich in cultural events in Kythira, with the Summer Film Festival We are delighted that the «Film Education Initiatives» are returning to Karava through Cine-Portokalia, with a rich program and a surprise film!
At the same time, Stavroula Fatsia was presenting her new book, titled, at the Municipal Library in Kontolianika, «Nature’s Alchemy: Orchids of Kythira». A little further south, in the enchanting town of Kapsali, the distinguished painters, the Tseri sisters, Drosia and Georgia, opened the doors of the «Follow your Art,» discussing this year’s exhibition program, the gallery’s origins, and the challenges and opportunities presented by art, with Kythera as both the starting point and the focal point. A few meters further down, the young Evi Makrygianni, painter and visual artist from Kythira, presented her first exhibition of oil paintings at the «Zeidoro» multipurpose venue.
Bread, education, with style and imagination
Love, art, and every aspect of human expression, as they say, go through the stomach. No one understands this better than Famous chef from Kythira, Nikos Poumentis, who presented his book titled «The Avant-Garde of Greek Cuisine» in July, while also speaking about his childhood experiences in Kythira, his culinary experiments in his birthplace, and his father’s decisive influence on his later path and career.
She shared her own journey along life’s path—which she walks with style and imagination—via Kythera.News, the Gloria Toussai, a girl who gave so much but also received so much from the film clubs at Kythira High School.
Tsirigo: «In the beginning was the Abyss»
Those who have not had the chance to visit Kythira do not know what it means to dive into the waters of Tsirigo. The mysterious cradle of the goddess Aphrodite, a pool of primordial beauty and immeasurable magic, which is being explored today by George Lampoglou, who shared with us his journey to the island’s underwater cave through the «Kythera Dive Center.».
In July, however, in collaboration with the El Sol Hotel, he gave locals and visitors the opportunity to embark on an inner journey of self-discovery through holistic «soul massage» therapy», which Katia Foteinopoulou performs in a unique way.
Municipality: Projects and Days
The municipality’s calendar for July was packed, with many revitalization, development, and maintenance projects included in its plans. Thus, The desalination plant began operations in Antikythera, while The renovation of the wall in Agia Pelagia has been completed, a project that had remained unfinished for 25 years. At the same time, the Construction of 7 new playgrounds on the island, upon signing the relevant contract with the contractor. Finally, A contract was put out for the widening and paving of the «Papa Mormori” road».
Actions, reactions…
Among the other initiatives carried out by organizations on the island as well as by third parties, the following stands out: maintenance and further improvement of the «Kythera Trails» trail network», organized by the Kythira Foundation for Culture and Development. In the middle of the month, a public information session on forest fires was held, with two of the leading scientists presenting interview with Kythera.News for the overall project, which includes, among other things, prevention, law enforcement, and education.
In contrast, the following were summoned by the Permanent Holy Synod to provide oral explanations: Metropolitans of Kythira and Aetolia-Acarnania, Seraphim and Kosmas, on charges of insubordination and disrespect for the Church’s decision regarding health measures during the Easter holiday.
… and getaways
He also spoke to the camera on our website, Airport Director, Mr. Stavros Paizanos, focusing on reconnecting Kythira with Northern Greece via the Kythira–Thessaloniki route, which now offers our fellow countrymen from the north to the beautiful island of Aphrodite.
Pandemic calendar
The Municipality noted that this was a significant step toward strengthening primary health care on the island, with the Approval of Expenditures for the Purchase of a PCR Analyzer, to be donated to the «Trifylleio» General Hospital of Kythira.
