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STIGMES 119 GREEK PEOPLE SHOULD BE MOVING TO A NON-RECOGNITION OF THE ODIOUS DEBT Because of his views, which are completely against the unjust measures taken by Papadimos and Papandreou governments, the distinguished economist-analyst Dimitri Kazakis is actually one of the most prominent persons in Greece. I WANT TO OFFER NATIONAL PRIDE WITH MY FILMS in times of crisis, John Smaragdis feels he is a militant artist, assigned by a higher power to show patterns of virtue that will animate the Greeks and reveal their higher self. The Cretan filmmaker has adapted for cinema the life of John Varvakis, considered a national benefactor for Greece, in an expensive production titled "God loves caviar”. DIFFICULTIES AND CRISIS BIND PEOPLE, IF THEY DESIRE Archbishop of Crete Irenaeus answered our questions about the economic crisis, the anxieties of young people and described the axes around which moves the charity and social work of the Archdiocese and the Church of Crete SOCIAL FIGHTERS THAT LEFT Leonidas Kirkos and Lycurgus Kallergis, both born in Crete, were present in the major political developments and fought - each in his own way - for freedom, social justice and true democracy. I WOULD LIKE TO PLAY A YEAR FOR THE TEAM OF CHANIA Water polo player Anthony Vlontakis is an accomplished athlete with a "heavy" curriculum and a sex appeal that hasn’t gone unnoticed by television shows WE DON’T FOLLOW DISABILITY, DISABILITY IS TRYING TO FOLLOW US George Christakis is the founder of modern dance group DAGIPOLI, involving actors and dancers with and without disabilities to explore the limits of the human body. WHAT DOES A BLONDE BEAUTY DO IN THE MIDDLE OF A SOCCER FIELD? Sofia Gryllou has been an active soccer referee for three years now, something not evident for a beautiful young girl like her YOU MUST HAVE PERSONALITY TO SURVIVE Marina Satti, a native of Crete and Sudan, is a rising star in music and acting. I DO NOT KNOW IF I EVER WAS IN LOVE Stelios Chantampakis decided to devote himself entirely to modeling and faces the fashion industry with professional responsibility A HIGHER POWER LED ME TO BE A DIETICIAN Dimitris Grigorakis believes that everything happens for a reason in this life and that behind every seemingly random event an ulterior motive is hiding I FEEL PLEASED WITH MY TV PERSONA Mary Synatsaki known for several years as a TV hostess for MAD channel, never leaves things go random SIFIS & CO A Cretan version of Romeo and Juliet HE’S THE ONE THAT TELLS ACTORS WHAT TO DO Gregory Hatzakis dreamed of being a theater director for long, as for him everything is art.SPECIAL SECTION: ESCAPES, TASTES AND ENTERTAINMENT IN CRETE 2012 Where to go, where to eat, to drink, to have fun, how to forget the crisis STIGMES 118 THOSE WHO VOTED FOR THE MEMORANDUM AND HANDED OVER NATIONAL SOVEREIGNTY Some months ago, when hundreds of thousands of Greeks were protesting outside of the Greek Parliament against the Papandreou government’s neo-liberal plans, the deputies of the – falsely named - Greek Socialist Party (PASOK) were voting laws that condemned the country to poverty and handed over national sovereignty. Read how the Cretan PASOK deputies try to justify themselves. OPERATING IN OCCUPIED PALESTINE Dr. Alexander Zouros, Professor of Pediatric Neurosurgery at the University Hospital of Loma Linda, California, operates every year children in Palestine voluntarily, trying to remove from their brains and spines the traces of war and Israeli occupation. JOURNALISM IS A POLITICAL ACT Stavros Theodorakis says he didn’t consciously decided to pursue journalism, he was just wondering about the lives of people he knew THROWING YOGHURT AND EGGS TO POLITICIANS IS THE KIND OF DIALOGUE THEY DESERVE Marina Dimitriadi explains how she got the courage to act against a government of traitors, throwing two eggs to the head of PASOK Deputy and vice minister in Papandreou’s government Manolis Othon THE FLOWER POWER IN REUNION This June (2011), time in Matala turned back some decades as Arne Stromager, a German journalist, placed a reunion call to hippies around the world ACTION AID IN GREECE DOESN’T NEED ME PERSONNALY ANYMORE Alexandra Mitsotakis, a dynamic woman who has devoted herself to the cause of children care through Action Aid speaks about the problem of poverty in the developing world. YOUNG, BEAUTIFUL, CRETAN ACTORS Marinos Panagiotakis acting in «Fucking Games» and Thomas Fanourakis acting in “Evgena” confide themselves to STIGMES magazine about their decision to follow the difficult path of being an actor in Greece and what this meant for their lives. CRETAN MUSIC HAS TO BE HUMBLE Nikos Sopasis belongs to a generation of great masters of traditional Cretan music. Apart from his virtuosity on the lyre his music is characterized by his special, deeply expressive voice ROWING FOR HOPE Giorgos Perakis, born in Chania and suffering from diabetes for ten years, has covered a distance of 830 nautical miles in a canoe-kayak, to make a full round of Crete. He stayed at sea for over a month, wanting to send a support message for the Day Care for Persons with Disabilities Centers. ENTERPRISE: THE CIVILIZATION OF RURAL CRETE A humorous short story by Manolis Karellis, about the fiasco of an attempt to upgrade culturally rural Crete. "CHROES" ARE GENERATING CULTURE An artistic team with remarkable progress "Chroes", have presented their latest work titled “Electra - haste to light” STIGMES 117 KULUHIRO MEANS HOPE! Forty Greek volunteers of Action Aid, among them Michael Tzanakis, a teacher from Iraklion, travelled to Africa, to offer their services to a community of HIV positives CHANIA, CITY OF POETRY Seven poets from Chania share their thoughts on poetry and the role of intellectuals in the economic and cultural crisis we are experiencing "55" CANDLES FOR STAMATIS KRAOUNAKIS Pictures and impressions from the anniversary party and show of an exuberant personality, an inspired artist and a great performer. I WANT TO BE ALWAYS CLASSIFIED AS AN ADVENTURER Evangelia Koulizaki, theatre writer and publisher, has the temperament and versatile capabilities of a genuine Cretan TWO SOULS IN ONE BODY “I was born with this destiny and walked a difficult path. I had to prove that I was a boy like all others, but I was not". Tanya Kelly, born Anthony Vlatakis, describes the very particular state of mind of a transsexual, in a book that is about to be published I DEFINE SUCCESS AS DISCOVERING YOURSELF THROUGH ART Corina Legaki is a young and sensitive singer from Heraklion, with an "old cut" voice and a truly unique feeling. INNOVATION AND EXTROVERSION WILL SAVE BOOK PUBLISHING Alexander Kallentis, director of “Kalentis Editions” shares his thoughts on the role of printed book in times of economic and social crisis. THE RAKI DISTILLERY OF ZAROS An unpublished short story by Manolis Karellis A PRODUCER CONTINUES WHEN THE ARTISTS HALT Eric Alexandrakis is a musician and music producer, has his own record label named Minoan Music and speaks English with a Cretan accent, though born and raised in the USA BEHIND THE CATWALK For the Cretan photographer George Stratigis photography is "a way to see people, freezing time, to explore and observe all the elements that make up the charm of a presence". A GENUINE SELF-TAUGHT ARTIST Manolis Petrougakis, a barber and beekeeper from Apostoli Pediadas, is also a talented self-taught violinist, and a graduate of the famous school of violin manufacturers in Cremona, Italy AN INTERGALACTIC RADIOBUBBLE WHO HAS REACHED ALFA CENTAURI AND SIRIUS Apostolis Kaparoudakis and his collaborators redefine the role of radio in an interlinked world SAD BUT TRUE, ONLY TELEVISION BRINGS RECOGNITION Marianna Loukaki, an actress born in Rethimnon, has become recognizable nationwide through a television series but few people in Greece know that she danced for five years at the Ballet of the National Opera! THE DOLLS OF A GREEK AGATHA CHRISTIE She lives along with about five thousand dolls and she writes crime novels only at night! Nina Kouletaki, born in Sfakia, links the innocence that is symbolized by a child doll, with the harsh reality of life that is described in detective fiction. EVERY JEWEL IS LIKE A CHILD Eugenia Zoidaki is experimenting and evolving the art of jewellery, in the most avant-garde shop of Athens. STIGMES 116 A VIEW TO THE UNIVERSE FROM SKINAKAS OBSERVATORY Comets, galaxies, stardust, globular clusters, nebulae, super nova... It is difficult for the human mind to capture the majesty of the universe, our very own universe, as we live in a small planet lost in its immensity. GREEKS HAVE A GREAT HEART, BUT WE ALSO NEED TO BE SMART Nowadays that the fate of Greece’s state and society is uncertain, a Cretan from Chania, the Archbishop of Germany Augustine, calls the Greeks 'to get back to sensibility" and to take some lessons from this financial crisis, returning to wiser ways of life, closer to the Orthodox faith. I EXPERIENCE ART INTUITIVELY ...AS GOD! Nikos Viskadourakis has never stopped exploring the ways of art. After four decades of artistic creation, he can now be classified as one of the major contemporary representatives of neo-expressionism in Greece A CRETAN PRINCESS IN BALI Marilena Vlataki unfolds the story of her life, how she got from Heraklion to Bali (Indonesia), married a Balinese prince and became a successful businesswoman, without ever forgetting her Cretan roots. THE POINT IS TO BE CONQUERED BY MUSIC Maro Theodorakis is a remarkable pianist, composer and writer, and she bears a "heavy" name as a niece of the great Mikis Theodorakis ACTING AS A JOB IS A REAL BLESSING Maria Goula, a well-known actor has a paid job as an actor, something not so evident in Greece of today, when most actors work as bartenders and waiters. However, she has decided, once her contract with the Regional Theater of Kalamata is over, to migrate and continue her career and her studies in Los Angeles. I DON’T EVEN DREAM OF THINGS I CAN’T GET Stergia Kavvalou has recently released her first collection of short stories titled “Alzheimer trance», but she shouldn’t be just categorized under the label “young writer”, as she has a magical way to make her dreams come true. THE “SPARROWS” OF THE SIDEWALKS They lived with us, colouring our everyday lives, accepting teasing and often expecting it. The “graphic types” of Iraklion are presented in an inspired book by Dimitri Savvas DO I SHOOT FOR MYSELF OR FOR OTHER PEOPLE’S SAKE? Photographer George Tsoumpas uses his art to teach himself how to reach his own expectations THE POET - SHEPHERD OF MIRABELLO Giannis Vardas, is above the level of an average mantinades-writer, conquering the right to be called a poet A JACKET WITH THREE SLEEVES HAS NO REASON TO BE Michaela Pontiki has realized very early that fashion and design would be the poles around which her life would revolve A “ROSE” FROM CHANIA The “Rose” is a folklore, social and cultural association, based in Chania. It’s name comes from a rare Cretan dance IL ETAIT UN PETIT BATEAU The forgotten story of the schooner under French flag Idéros that ran aground at Cape St. George, near Gouves in 1947 A CONTEMPORARY ATLAS, PHILOSOPHER AND POLITICIAN George Kontaxakis, a former world-class weightlifter, is particularly popular in Chania, having been elected first in votes in the Regional Council THE FIRST DIGITAL TV STATION IN CRETE George Papakonstantis and Marianna Milakis explain their goals for “NEA TILEORASI” TV station STIGMES 115 THE LYRE IS THE INSTRUMENT OF GOD For many years Psarantonis, one of the greatest Greek traditional music artists, has expressed the desire to give a concert at Herodus Atticus Theatre but some short-sighted bureaucrats wouldn't give him the permission. He finally managed to perform there this summer, and the magic notes of his lyre flooded the ancient theatre. Psarantonis shares with STIGMES readers his thoughts about contemporary Cretan music, the concerts he has given abroad, his childhood in his hometown of Anogia, the lyre, which he characterizes "the instrument of God" and also the current critical situation of our country. THERE IS AN ALASKA SOUTH OF CRETE Anthony Foskolos is a scientific consultant of the Canadian government in the fields of exploration and exploitation of fossil fuels. He has recently released scientific evidence that there are enormous quantities of oil and gas in our country and especially in the marine area south of Crete! He insists that there is no risk to the environment from mining and he suggests that their exploitation could be the only solution to counter Greece's economic crisis, since it is a potential asset of around 170 billion euros! A POET OF EXCAVATIONS Yannis Sakellarakis, a top archaeologist and charismatic man of spirit, and also a dear friend of our magazine, has recently lost the fight of life. Manolis Karellis, who was linked with him by a long friendship, reports on this great scientist. I HAVE RECEIVED 2500 CVs FOR MY PORN MOVIES After the extreme success of the “Forbidden” DVD, a hardcore film starring Greek porn star Julia Alexandratou, Sirina Entertainment has become notorious nationwide, but Dimitris Seirinakis, it's owner, stays clear of the limelight. Because of his Cretan origins he has accepted to break his silence and confide to STIGMES details about his cooperation with Julia, the future of Greek porn and more... THE GENERATION OF TWENTY+ Born in the 80's, Michael Moulakakis, Theano Metaxa, Iraklis Kostakis, Irini Sourgiadaki, George Kotsifakis, Cleopatra Oikonomidou George Tentzerakis, Marialena Rozaki, Andreas Tsantakis, Marina Dakanali,George Androulakis are young artists of Cretan origins, who seek their own place in Greek art THE MASTER OF “KANTADA” Nikos Komis, a violin player originating from one of the oldest musical families of Viannos, excels in a very special musical genre named “kantada” THE ART OF PHOTOGRAPHY The national digital photography contest organized by the Greek Photographic Society of Crete has been completed with great success and the participation of photographers from all over Greece THERE IS A GLASS SHOE FOR EVERY CINDERELLA Anna and Gabriella Anyfantaki are the soul of the dance group "Myia” which blends the art of dance with a strong dose of imagination I AM DREAMING OF BIG POETRY WHICH I CAN'T REACH AND OF A BIG LEFT PARTY WHICH WE BETRAYED OURSELVES the voice of the poet Christos Roumeliotakis emits a unique feeling of warmth, like his poetry. LIGHT IS A CARRIER OF MEMORY For the sculptor Antonia Papatzanaki art changes the perception of everyday's reality and urges man to redefine his values and truths. FROM “THE ISLAND” TO THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM An audition for the cast of the television series "The Island" has brought the actor John Pantagias in the island of Spinalonga, making him a strong example of faith, as he manages to overcome personal difficulties to chase his dream THINGS WILL TURN BAD IN OUR COUNTRY A fighting lawyer and a successful writer, Anastasia Kalliontzi, can't really be classified in feminine literature as she writes and expresses herself too sharply for that CRETAN TASTES, WINE AND RAKI CRISIS NEEDS GOOD FOOD! STIGMES presents those who serve the art of Cretan gastronomy with imagination and skilfulness, spending endless hours over simmering casseroles, experimenting with ingredients and creating innovative dishes. WHEN I FAST WATER I POUR RAKI TO DRINK If wine is magic, raki is alchemy! This spirit is concentrated Crete indeed, and this is brightly expressed by Cretan photographer Andreas Smaragdis in his book "Raki Cretan Spirit," COOKING WITH ENTHUSIASM AND PASSION Women cooperatives of Crete combine original Cretan recipes and constructive female employment. A GASTRONOMIC TOUR IN AMARI A Sunday ride in the region of Amari can include visits to historical sites, walks in nature, botanical discoveries and of course some very basic but highly rewarding tavernas
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