GREECE

RICK GORDON
BARONA | FRANCISCO | LAPUS | NATIVIDAD PADILLA | SAMSON | UY

ARTS AND CULTURE IN GREECE

Arts and Culture in Greece

Greece is a historical nexus of culture. In Greece, art and culture have evolved over a period spanning several thousand years. In some ways, it is the birthplace of Western civilization as we know it, with foundational movements in philosophy, literature and theatre taking root here. While many of these accomplishments took place in ancient Greece, the nation's culture continued to develop throughout the Byzantine era.

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Architecture Architecture varies by period. Ancient Greece: Temples and Theatres Byzantine Period: Greek Cross Layout 19th Century: Neoclassical Style Music Influenced the music of the Roman Empire Byzantine liturgical chants and secular music influenced the Renaissance 20th Century: Maria Callas

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Ancient Greek Literature EPICS including the Iliad, Odyssey and Epic of Gilgamesh Also contains the works of Ascheylus and Sophocles. Modern Greek Literature Revival occurred in the 19th century, during the era of revolt against the Ottoman Empire 20th Century: Mirrors the fruition of European modernism Characterised by traits such as symbolism, surrealism and experiments in narrative techniques.

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Greek Literary Works Epics: Iliad and Odyssey Poetry: Hesiod, Sappho and Archilochus Tragedies: Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripedes and Aristophanes Historical Accounts: Herodotus and Thucydides and Polybius Philosophical Treatise: Aristotle Comedies: Menander

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Theater Aeschylus came up with the idea of writing dramatic dialogues and having characters perform them in front of audiences Aristophanes, Sophocles, Euripedes Film The first films were shon in 1897 Actual cinema was constructued 1907 1914: Release of the first feature length Greek film, GOLFO (a love story)

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Philosophy Western philosophy has its roots in Ancient Greece Western philosophy began even before Socrates Socrates gave birth to the scientific discipline of philosophy by rejecting mythological explanations of phenomena in favor of rational disclosures Other notable Greek philosophers include Aristotle, Heraclitus, Epicurus and Parmenides.

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GREEK LANGUAGE

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Greek family values Basis of the social structure The extended family is expected to help relatives. Nepotism is accepted. The wrongdoing of one member brings dishonor to the entire family. Celebrations in Greece Name day celebration 28th of October the NO Clean Monday (Katham Deotera) Easter Carnival

POLITICAL SYSTEMS

The Greek Political System

THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC PRESIDENT LOCAL GOVERNMENT

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH EXECUTIVE BRANCH

JUDICIAL BRANCH

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President of the Greek State Head of the Greek State Elected by Greek Parliament through a secret ballot in a special session Limited political powers May hold office for a MAXIMUM of two 5-year terms (he may not hold any other office/position) Represents the State in its relation to other states Has the right of veto of the laws passed by Parliament

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President of the Greek State Dr. Karolos Papoulias  President since 2005  Previously Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1985 to 1989 and 1993 to 1996  Political Party: PANEHLLENIC SOCIALIST MOVEMENT

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Legislative Power of the Greek State Exercised by the Hellenic Parliament The Hellenic Parliament is Unicameral The Hellenic Parliament has 300 Members who are elected for 4 year terms on the basis of a direct, universal, secret and compulsory ballot by a system of reinforced proportional representation. Current Speaker is Filippos Petsalnikos of the Panhellenic Socialist Movement (Since 10/15/09)

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Legislative Power of the Greek State The Hellenic Parliament (STRUCTURE)
Panhellenic Socialist Movement (131) New Democracy (62) Communist Party (21) Popular Orthodox Rally (14) Radical Left Coalition (9) Independent Members (63)

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Executive Power of the Greek State Prime Minister and Ministers Determines and directs the general policy of the Greek State in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and the laws. Must enjoy the confidence of Parliament Members of the Cabinet and Deputy Ministers are jointly responsible for the general policies of the Government

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Prime Minister Dr. Lucas Papademos Prime Minister since November 11, 2011 Appointed by the President of Greece Former Vice President of the European Central Bank

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Deputy Prime Ministers Theodoros Pangalos Since October 7, 2009 Appointed by: George Papandreou Political Party: PANHELLENIC SOCIALIST MOVEMENT

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Deputy Prime Ministers Evangelos Venizelos Also Minister Finance Appointed by: George Papandreou Political Party: PANHELLENIC SOCIALIST MOVEMENT for

Since June 17, 2011

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Minister of the Interior Haris Kastanidis  Took office June 17, 2011 but left November 11, 2011  From PASOK Anastasios Giannitsis  November 11, 2011  From PASOK

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Minister for Administrative Reform and E-Governane Dimitris Reppasc  June 17, 2011  First and current holder of the position  From PASOK

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Minister for Foreign Affairs Stavros Dimas  November 2011  From New Democracy  European Commissioner for the Evnironment from 2004 to 2009  Deputy Leader of New Democracy

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Minister for National Defense Dimitris Avramopoulos  November 11, 2011  From New Democracy  Mayor of Athens for 8 years  Deputy Leader of New Democracy

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Minister for Development, Competitiveness and Shipping Michalis Chrisochoidis  September 7, 2010  From PASOK  Former Minister for Citizen Protection (10/07/09 to 09/07/10)  Former Minister for Public Order (02/19/99 to 03/10/04)

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Minister for Environment, Energy and Climate Change Giorgos Papakonstantinou  June 17, 2011  From PASOK  Former Minister for Finance from October 7, 2009 to June 17, 2011

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Minister for Education, Lifelong Learning and Religious Affairs Anna Diamantopoulou  October 07, 2009  From PASOK  European Commissioner for Employement, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities (12/25/99 to 02/18/04)

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Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Networks Makis Voridis  November 11, 2011  From Popular Orthodox Rally (LAOS)  Former Chairman of the Hellenic Front

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Minister for Labor and Social Security Giorgos Koutroumanis  June 17, 2011  From PASOK

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Minister for Health and Social Solidarity Andreas Loverdos  September 07, 2010  From PASOK  Former Minister for Labour and Social Security (10/07/09 to 10/07/10)  Member of the Hellenic Parliament since 2000

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Minister for Rural Development and Food Kostas Skandalidis  September 09, 2010  From PASOK  Former Minister for Interior and Public Order (10/24/01 to 03/10/04)

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Minister for Justice, Transparency and Human Rights Miltiadis Papaioannou  June 17, 2011  From PASOK  Former Minister of State (2000)  Former Minister of Labor and Social Security (1996)

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Minister for Citizen Protection Christos Papoutsis  September 07, 2010  From PASOK  Member of the Hellenic Parliament since April 2000  Former Minister of Mercantile Marine (04/03/00-10/24/01)

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Minister for Culture and Tourism Pavlos Geroulanos  October 07, 2009  From PASOK  Consultant for the Egon Zehnder International from 2004 to 2006

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Minister of State Georgios Stavropoulos  November 11, 2011  Independent  Founding Member, General Secretary and president of the Union of Judges of the Supreme Administrative Court  Founder and President of the Greek Society of Judges for Democracy and Freedom

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Government Spokesman Pantelis Kapsis  December 02, 2011  Independent  Also a Minister of State (along with Georgios Stavropoulos)

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Judiciary Power of the Greek State Exercised by civil, criminal and administrative courts Civil and Criminal Courts include:  Courts of Justice  Courts of First Instance  Courts of Appeal  Supreme Court (Areios Pagos) For disputes between the State and the citizens:  Courts of First Instance  Courts of Appeal

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Judicial System Courts of Ordinary Jurisdiction
Criminal and Penal Cases The Supreme Court (Areios Pagos) Courts of Appeal (Ephetion) Courts of First Instance (Protodikion) Courts of the Peace (Eirinodikio)

Administrative Courts
Council of State (Symvoulio tis Epikrateias) Administrative Court of Appeals (Dioikitiko Epheteio) Administrative Court of First Instance (Dioikitiko Protodikeio)

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Judiciary Power of the Greek State Supreme Judicial Court Special Supreme Tribunal
Appointed by ballot every two years Permanent court Covers cases not concerning administrative, penal or civil courts

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Local Government of the Greek State Two levels of government: Municipalities and communities (demos, kinotita) and prefectural administration (nomarchiaki autodioikisi) Administration of the Greek State is organized on the basis of the principle of decentralization Government appoints a representative to run each region to ensure policy implementation Administration of local affairs is carried out by local government bodies

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Local Government of the Greek State 13 Administrative Regions: 1. Attica 2. West Macedonia 3. East Macedonia and Thrace 4. Central Macedonia 5. Eprius 6. Thessaly 7. The Ionian Islands 8. Sterea Hellas 9. West Greece 10. The Peloponnese 11. North Aegean 12. South Aegean 13. Crete

RECENT EVENTS

Recent Events
Economy
Debt writedowns from banks (up to 70%) GDP shrank by 6.8 percent in 2011

Sports
Roy Carroll (Olympiakos; European League)

Arts
British Councils Collection (Benaki Museum)

Community
Conversion of unused naval building into Mosque

Recent Events
Tourism
Tourism affected by recent events

Politics
General election in April Big cuts to public funding for parties Withholding of second aids from German and French leaders

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