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FORUM-EVENT: the Olive tree and the Mediterranean Diet
The Foundation "The Routes of the Olive Tree" participated in the second Forum "Dieta Mediterranea" held in Imperia, Italy, from 17 to 19 November 2011, on the Mediterranean diet and the olive tree .
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The Routes of the Olive Tree at the Cultural Tourism Forum
Another cultural journey of the "Routes of the Olive Tree" was very successful. The journey took place from 7-19 August 2011 in the Balkans involving motorcyclists with friends of the olive tree.
The Routes of the Olive Tree 2011
Another cultural journey of the "Routes of the Olive Tree" was very successful. The journey took place from 7-19 August 2011 in the Balkans involving motorcyclists with friends of the olive tree.
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MASTER CHEF made in Greece!
“A la table” all the gourmand people ... In collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce of Kalamata, always a member of the Network of Routes of the Olive Tree, the Foundation held in June and July the last two contests, in Kalamata and in Athens, to value the qualities and flavors of local products of the region of Messinia.
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The Routes of the Olive Tree on Facebook
For few days now, the activities of the cultural network « The Routes of the Olive Tree » are present on the famous social networking website Facebook.
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Participation in the International Forum on Mediterranean Diet
On May 6 and 7, 2011, the Cultural Foundation « Routes of the Olive Tree » was invited to Imperia (Liguria, Italy) to take part in the Forum on the Mediterranean Diet.
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The Mediterranean Diet: heritage of humanity!
On November 10, 2010, the Mediterranean Diet was officially registered on the list of Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, during the 5th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the safeguarding of the intangible cultural heritage.
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Città dell’Olio: zoom on a member of the network of the “Routes of the Olivetree”
The Città dell’Olio is a long-dating partner of the «Routes of the Olive Tree» and works actively for the international promotion and valorisation of the Olive Oil Cities.
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The «Routes of the Olive Tree "and Cultural Tourism
From 28 to 29 March 2011, the Foundation "The Routes of the Olive Tree" participated in an meeting on the "Study on the Impact of European Cultural Routes on Small and Medium Enterprises, Innovation and Competitiveness». This study was launched jointly by the Council of Europe and the European Commission in November 2010. It aims to examine the actual and potential benefits for SMEs from transnational cultural tourism initiatives, such as the European Cultural Routes. The network " Routes of the Olive Tree " is part of the European Cultural Routes.
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The "Mediterranean Days of the Olive Tree" 2011
Agro-pole Olivier Meknes: The "Mediterranean Days of the Olive Tree" are recognized as a key event in the Agenda of Mediterranean major events on olive oil producing.
The historic capital of the olive tree in Morocco «Meknassa Zaitouna» hosted from 7 to 9 March 2011 the 5th celebration of the «Mediterranean Days of the Olive Tree». It is five years now, since those days were first organized by the Agro-pole Olivier ENA Meknes, a key partner of the initiatives of the "Routes of the Olive Tree" and for a long time an active member of the "Routes of the Olive Tree" network.
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THE Routes of the OLIVETREE SHOP in Luxembourg
A corner in shop dedicated to the «Routes of the Olive Tree» has recently opened in Luxembourg!
The shop window which displays quality products (gastronomy, stationery, souvenirs, jewellery etc.) for the lovers of the «Routes of the Olive Tree» and the Mediterranean, was realised in cooperation with the Institute of Cultural Itineraries of the European Council (IEIC) and the Cultural Center Abbey of Neümunster (CCRN).
The corner in shop opened on 22 January 2010 in the already existing shop of the CCRN.
Shop of the Cultural Center Abbey of Neumünster
28 Münster street
L-2160 Luxembourg
+352.24.12.50.31 (Aurore Mallet)
Open Saturday and Sunday, from 14.00 to 18.00
Event dedicated to «ELEODROMIA 2010»
At the end of January, Kalamata hosted a great event, dedicated to a retrospective of the cultural itinerary «Eleodromia 2010», this important initiative that came to the meeting of Scandinavian and Baltic countries in September-October of the previous year.
On the occasion of this event, the main actors of the itinerary came together and presented its most important phases, especially in Sweden and Finland, that included festivities under the colours of the olive tree in the Mediterranean. During this edition, in cooperation with the Messinian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and in consultation with local authorities and financial actors of the involved countries, the Foundation honoured the flavours and traditional know-of the famous olive-oil producing region of Messinia (Peloponnese, Greece). Some of the representatives contacted during the trip, embassy attachés, entrepreneurs and companies, were invited to the event in order to share the outcomes and future perspectives after the “Routes of the Olive Tree”. The coordinator of the Routes of the Olive Tree in Sweden, Mr. Th. Psaroulis was present, and the film-maker Mr. Ch. Tsokas presented the preview of his 30mins report on the itinerary, «Eleodromia 2010».
The locals and the representatives of Messinian institutions greeted with enthusiasm the event and approved this original initiative, a true proposition for the development of olive-oil producing regions and the land of Messinia.
THE LANDSCAPE DIMENSION OF THE CULTURAL ROUTES OF THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE
On the 10th anniversary of the European Landscape Convention the European Institute of Cultural Routes is organising the conference "The landscape dimension of the cultural routes of the Council of Europe".
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The Routes of the Olive Tree at the International Heritage Show in Paris
From November 4 to November 7, 2010, the Cultural Foundation « Routes of the Olive Tree » participated in the 16th edition of the International Heritage Show in Paris.
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Study on the impact of cultural Routes on the SME (Small and Medium Enterprises)
On Monday 10 November, at the Palace of Europe in Strasbourg, the Foundation « The Routes of the Olive Tree » gave a speech in the framework of a reunion for the «Study on the impact of the European Cultural Routes on Small and Medium Enterprises, innovation and competitiveness».
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The site of the «Routes of the Olive Tree» in Arabic!
The site of the « Routes of the Olive Tree » is now available in Arab version.
Here you can find the Foundation’s activities, projects and partners, information on the olive tree and olive oil civilisation, translated in Arabic on our site www.olivetreeroute.gr.
A new window of dialogue with our friends south of the Mediterranean…
…to the greatest joy of those in love with the olive tree, its beneficial effects and age-old heritage!
THE ROUTES OF THE OLIVE TREE 2010
On October 6 the last itinerary of the Olive Tree Routes came to an end, having crossed totally 10 countries (Greece-Italy-Germany-Denmark-Sweden-Finland-Estonia-Lithuania-Latvia-Poland-Austria), and having covered 6400 km in the direction of the Scandinavian and Baltic countries.
Once more the Cultural Foundation «The Routes of the Olive Tree» pursued actively and successfully their wish for exchange and dialogue between Europe and the Mediterranean and reached their goal to promote the « civilisation of the olive tree » to as many people as possible. To reinforce dialogue between two seas, two cultures sharing in common their friendship and appreciation to an age-old tree and universal symbol…
During this Eleodromia, several events and spectacles took place under the colours of the olive tree in the Mediterranean. Moreover, in cooperation with the Messinian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Foundation highlighted the flavours and traditional know-how of the famous olive oil producing Messinia region (Peloponnese, Greece), birth land and crossing point of history and culture, where olive oil is «gold and identity», quoting one of the journalists we met in Helsinki.
The charm of Mediterranean history and gastronomy on the countries of Northern Europe was confirmed at every stop of the itinerary. The Routes of the Olive Tree were welcomed in the warmest way by representatives of local scientific and cultural authorities and the diplomacy of these countries, such as embassies, municipalities, universities, museums etc. Exchange was achieved with different initiatives of contacts, dissemination, promotion and information and the constant participation of the Medias.
In the presence of the President of the Foundation and the accompanying participants of the itinerary, took place important meetings with the Swedish cities Karlshamm, Vastervik and Uppsala. The Foundation also presented a grand event in Stockholm, the Swedish capital, on the October 22 and 23: an impressive exhibition/ conference under the title «Routes of the Olive Tree: an itinerary for intercultural dialogue and development of international cooperation» in the sumptuous setting of the Museum of the Mediterranean of Stockholm. This event was organised in cooperation with the Greek Embassy and the Club of Swedish Friends of the Institute of Athens and the Greek Academy in Sweden. Many personalities took the opportunity to congratulate the Routes of the Olive Tree on their « original and exemplary initiative », evoking the patrimony of the olive tree and its role as bridge of dialogue in the Mediterranean and elsewhere.
THE AUTUMNAL NEWS OF THE ROUTES OF THE OLIVE TREE
In September and October the Cultural Foundation « The Routes of the Olive Tree » participated in several important events in the framework of Meetings of the European Cultural Itineraries in Athens and Karpathos (Greece), the European Day of Tourism in Brussels and the Grand Feast of Messinia, that took place in Athens…
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THE ROUTES OF THE OLIVE TREE IN MOROCCO!
2nd CELEBRATION OF THE OLIVE TREE IN MEKNES (JUNE 17-19 2010)
The Cultural Foundation “Routes of the Olive Tree” participated in the 2nd celebration of the Olive Tree in the city of Meknes, following an official invitation of the Agropole Olivier and the local authorities of the region Meknes-Tafilalet, members of the International Network “Routes of the Olive Tree”.
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The “Routes of the Olive Tree" in the 2nd Forum of Delphi
The Cultural Foundation “Routes of the Olive Tree" participated in the works of the second Forum of Delphi which was held successfully on 17 & 18 April 2010 at the European Cultural Centre of Delphi. The 2nd Forum, as a Continuing cooperation platform for European Cultural Routes, was organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Greece in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture of Luxembourg and implemented under the bilateral cultural cooperation programs in Greece and Luxembourg, with the active support of European Institute of Cultural Routes.
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General Reunion of the Actors of the Cultural Routes Network
On December 18th, 2009, the Cultural Foundation « the Routes of the Olive Tree » was invited to attend the second meeting of actors of the Cultural Itineraries Network of the European Council. The meeting was realised in the Cultural Center of the Neumünster Abbey in Luxembourg.
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THE WINNERS OF THE 3RD PAN-HELLENIC COMPETITION OF STANDARDISED EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL 2008-2009 & PACKAGING OLIVE OIL
OLIVE powerful tensions fruity
1st PRIZE: The company AGRO.VI.M. SA with extra virgin olive oil "ELAIONION POP Kalamatas (Messinia, Kalamata)
2nd PRIZE: The Agricultural Cooperative KRITSAS with extra virgin oil "KRITSA 0.3 (Kritsa, Crete)
OLIVE Medium Intensity fruity
1st PRIZE: The Union of Agricultural Cooperatives of Sitia with extra virgin oil “SITIA 0.3” (Sitia, Crete)
2nd PRIZE: The company M. & A. Chronaki "Pangea" with extra virgin olive oil "MYTHIA” (Heraklion, Crete)
