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MARKUS

We had the privilege to speak with German-born Markus Stolz about his love of Greece, Greek wines, and his remarkable journey from Germany to Greece and from investment banking to Greek wine exporting. Incredibly passionate, knowledgeable, and tenacious, he almost single-handedly put Greek wines on the international stage. Check out our interview with him here. And know that while Markus may have seemed to be a lone voice when he started promoting Greek wines many years ago, he is certainly not alone anymore. 

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HAPPINESS

We can learn so much about that from the Ancient Greeks. Listen here. 

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WHAT A STORY  

“When Anthony first saw Barbara, she was standing in line at the ferry port in Athens, waiting to board a boat to the Greek island of Mykonos.”

Know someone who makes a positive difference in their community? Nominate that person to receive the Antonios Kounalakis Award!

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GREECE’S RETURN POLICY  

Thanks, Pope. 

On a completely different topic, look how real these fake photos of Pope Francis in a puffer jacket appear. Scary? 

And thank you, New York: A coin was auctioned for a record setting 3.5M, and then that coin – along with other Greek artifacts totaling approximately USD $20 million – was returned to Greece. Opa! 

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MILOS

This looks inviting. We hope they are taking not only their “footprint in the Cyclades” but their environmental footprint into account.

If you want to throw Santorini and Paros into your Cycladic-island-hopping mix, you might consider spending a week like this. 

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IKARIA

Three important lessons a burnt-out entrepreneur learned from her time in one of the Blue Zones. 

And here’s what an owner of an inn in Ikaria has to say about living there. 

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GOLLYWOOD?

“Since the launch of its cash rebate in 2018, which covers up to 40% of qualifying expenditures along with 30% in tax relief, Greece has become one of Europe’s hottest filming destinations.”

And have you checked out the Greek TV series streaming on Netflix? 

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A FRUIT TREE IN CRETE

Is 3,000 years old. And still productive.

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OPEN ARMS

When we find ourselves thinking that the world could use more calm, inclusion, and wisdom, we turn our thoughts to people who are willing to spend every moment of their lives co-creating communities centered around these. With Easter — a day of rebirth and renewal — coming up on Sunday, it’s the perfect time to name Father Christoforos Dymiotis of Sheffield, England our April 2023 Antonios Kounalakis Award winner.

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MORE GREEK STUFF

Phalanx is a Greek word, but today young Virginians are experimenting with this formation.  

A great piece written by a student after her first study-abroad experience in Greece.

Yes, there will be a My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, but you’ll have to wait until September 8th to attend.

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Take care of yourselves and one another!

Opa!
Peter and the Greece Is The Word Crew

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