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Yiannis Nikolakakis

ISSN 1791 - 019 An Institution for the Management of Preveli Reserve Periscope

Dr. George S. Atsalakis Professor in the School of Polytechnics of Crete

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Ioanna G. Atsalakis University of Ioannina

The development of Apokoronas through “Kallikratis”

The four year stability program of the Greek economy aims etc. Strategies should be designed and materialized which will PHOTO IGD PHOTO at gradually reducing the annual deficit of the national Budget bring money to the municipality either through selling local so as the national debt is stabilized from the 317 billion € of products to other areas of Greece or abroad or through attract- Subscription today to 340 billion € at the end of following four years. Then, ing tourists who will spend their money in the municipality or Dear friends, if you wish to subscribe to “In-On” maga- Table of Contents 14 Projection: the national Budget should show primary surplus so as the pay through investment attraction. This money influx could con- zine, we in form you that subscription cost is: «Peperia (Green Pepper)» off of part of the debt commences. This debt is huge regard- stitute a future income for the local authorities which could - Annually for Greek citizens 25 euro for companies 35 3 Periscope: a traditional tavern based on ing Greek standards since it is 6 times bigger than the annual somehow or other substitute for the inadequate funding of the euro, for legal entities 50 euro The development of Apokoro- the Cretan diet. revenue accruing to the State, which is estimated to nearly 55 central government. - Annually for European Countries 70 euro and for the rest nas through “Kallikratis” billion €. In order for this hard to bear national debt to be paid The economic crisis constitutes for the perceptive people the of the Countries 70 euro 6 First ladies: off, more taxes, more expenses and wages restraints and more trigger to redesign and re-orientate the developmental proce- Annual subscription contains: “The experiences from Crete measurements that lead to a decrease in development will be dures and the priorities of an area. The larger municipalities - Four issues of the three-month magazine “In-On” follow me: riendship, respect, required. For this reason, the next decade will be one of the that Kallikratis project has created are capable to design wider - Access to special units of our site www.e-inon.com hospitality” underlined in an most difficult for the Greek society. developmental strategies, a fact that could not be realized in Payment interview to “In-On” maga- Under the present financial situation, it becomes obvious that the past with the splintering off into smaller municipalities. 1) We charge the credit card VISA or MASTERCARD by zine the member of the Greek financing the new municipalities will be inadequate. In fact, Towards this direction, all the candidates that wish to take referring to the number, expiry date, the last three numbers Parliament, Mrs. Dora Bako- the paying off of the existing debts of the municipalities means over the future of Apokoronas, should think hard and design a at the back of the credit card where the signature is placed, gianni. absorbing significant funds from their Budgets, worsening, long-term project, probably for the next fifteen years concern- full name and address, telephone numbers and send by fax 8 living Abroad: therefore, the problem of money shortage. The municipalities ing the complete financial development of the municipality. to 0030 2102117497 l Business co-operations be- should seek local sources from their citizens and companies The mapping out and the materialization of local developmen- 2) Bank Deposit tween Greece and Australia. so as to finance their activities. Besides, the orientation of the tal strategies in the level of municipalities by the new local - Swift Address: BIC CRBAGRAA ALPHA BANK l Quality Holiday Packages to new municipalities is the gradual self-financing by the citizens authorities, which will help a municipality gain distinction, (IBAN) GR 4001401010101002101262486 Greece themselves. Today, the time has come when the municipali- can lead to the permanent prosperity of the municipality and - Swift Address: EFGBGRAA EUROBANK (IBAN) 10 Special edition: ties can play a leading role in the economical development of to an earlier way out from the economic crisis. GR6102601110000240100719414 justifying that it is for An Institution for the Manage- their areas and act as small local governments so as to en- Apokoronas is by any means an agricultural and cattle-breed- “In-On” magazine Subscription. ment of Preveli Reserve. hance the prosperity of their citizens. The new municipali- ing province that mostly bases its development on the produc- It is also necessarily to send by fax to 0030 2102117497 12 Personalities of Crete: ties should not impose new taxes to their already financially tion of agricultural and dairy products. During the last thirty the deposit receipt, with clear letters the Full name and the Theatre, a part of our civiliza- weak citizens because taxes have already been imposed by years, there has been a move towards tourist infrastructures telephone number or by e-mail to [email protected] the tion. George Partsalakis the national government nor should act as just a mere money which completed and offered significant earnings to the in- number of the deposit and your full number. management. The earnings of the new municipalities should habitants of the county. This processing, despite the important come from the financial development of the municipality. efforts, did not succeed in gaining a considerable share in the Owner-Editor: Kostas Liakakis – Publishing Consultant: Panagiotis Lampropoulos – Public Relations: Dinitra Galonaki – Scientific Contributors: George Glavakis, The new municipalities should foresee and plan beyond the development of Apokoronas. The financial crisis, however, John Miheligianakis – Advertising: Dionisis Margaris, Manolis Linaritis – Subscription: Dionisis Margaris – Translation: Anna Vasiliou – Redaction and Production: building of daily infrastructures like water-mains, sewerage has struck tourism and agricultural products a great deal. The Idea Graphics Design – Printing: Andreas Mpotzakis, Telephone 0030 210 3301604- Magazine “In-On” , P.O. BOX 24080 – GREECE, Telephone 0030 2102117497, 0030 6972705528, fax 0030 2102117497, http:www.e-inon.com, e-mail: [email protected] July - September 2010 In-On 3 Periscope Periscope non-existence of a renowned label of local products intensifies The municipality will promote, will advertize the trade mark the most magnificent sunset and the most lavish moonlight. nas along with the demonstration of the rich caves. A book the difficulties to distribute local products to other markets. APOKORONAS and will certify businesses that wish to use it, Probably, the most important asset of all is the unique cool has already been released written by an Englishman who lives Indicative strategies for the financial development of Apoko- however, under the condition that special quality standards are weather during the summer, the mild winter and the most days here describing the footpaths of Apokoronas. ronas could be the following: followed. For instance, one could be certified to use the trade with sunlight in Europe. The winds here are weak compared to 4) The development of agricultural and botanological tourism Α) In the field of agricultural and stock-breeding production mark APOKORONAS oil, or APOKORONAS wine other islands and other areas in Crete where they rage all year to see rare plants and collect herbs. Today all developed countries highly appreciate their citizens’ or APOKORONAS , or APOKORONAS cheese, or round. The exceptional and of rare beauty view from all the ar- 5) The development of photovoltaic applications in order to diet. More and more university studies demonstrate the pre- APOKORONAS honey etc. In this way our valuable products eas of Apokoronas is what can one best enjoy in the province. ensure energy saving and more environmentally-friendly de- ventive importance of healthy diet and longevity. such as , wine, oranges, oregano, marjoram, bay leaves Most of the villages overlook the snow-capped Lefka Ori on velopment. A great deal of university studies has proved the beneficial and other herbs etc. will be acknowledged and their advertise- the right while on the left one can see the infinite blue of the 6) The exploitation of the rich water supplies for the benefit of influence of Cretan diet on the human body. ment on behalf of the municipality will contribute to their be- sea. And of course we should not forget that there is only a ten the inhabitants of Apokoronas (water supply and irrigation of Searching for food without preservatives, without pesticides ing well-known in Greece and abroad and increase their sales. minutes distance from the port of Souda and twenty minutes all villages on a regular basis). Elevation and exploitation of and toxic agents will be the most important peoples’ choice in Continuous promotion and acknowledgment of Apokoronas from the airport. The following constitute an indicative de- the rivers and the lake as tourist attractions. the future. This fact leads to biological agriculture. Therefore, as a specialized municipality regarding Cretan diet and bio- scription of the advantages Apokoronas has. Surely, there are 7) The creation of a website for the promotion of Apokoronas. it is obvious that all supermarkets have special selves for the logical Cretan diet will differentiate this municipality making many more that probably escape the present registration. The companies would be advertised with low cost along with biological products. it unique, attracting therefore, a significant number of tourists These advantages have been discovered by many northern a constant flow of information regarding cultural events etc by Our aim, then, is the gradual change of the municipality of with no further advertisement. Europeans in the last few years that have chosen to live here the local authorities of Apokoronas. Moreover, there will be a Apokoronas to a municipality of CRETAN DIET and BIOL- For a further diffusion of the Cretan diet a school of cooking the rest of their lives either buying summer houses or rent- possibility that tourist accommodation is booked through the OGOCAL CRETAN DIET. should be created, where cooks from abroad and Greece as ing them. Apart from the precious exchange that those people internet in a visit to the municipality website. The municipality should create a specialized service which well will come in order to be taught free of charge the prepara- bring here for the purchase of their house, they are also con- 8) The glorious history of Apokoronas should be shown in the would issue a certificate entitled: APOKORONAS –A MU- tion of Cretan diet foods and jams by experienced housewives. sumers of Apokoronas products and ambassadors that promote website of our municipality along with photos and documents NICIPALITY of CRETAN DIET. A second certificate would Those trained – certified cooks will be our ambassadors of the the above advantages to their countries, as well. of all times. be given for the biological Cretan diet products under the Cretan diet to the rest of the world. Furthermore, trade deals Unfortunately, till today the above advantages have not been 9) The participation in exhibitions abroad and the systematic name APOKORONAS – A MUNICIPALITY of BIOLOGI- will be conducted with the supermarkets abroad and in Greece systematically promoted by the authorities. There is not even advertisement of the Cretan diet stores and the biological Cre- CAL CRETAN DIET. so as to establish shelves where the well-known now Cretan one website that projects them. In fact, this is where the new tan diet stores, the biological products producers and the local This department will be staffed by specialized scientific per- diet products from Apokoronas needed to prepare foods and local authorities should focus so as to demonstrate and pro- products labeled APOKORONAS. sonnel, chosen with meritocracy and will issue certificates, sweets will take their place. mote these benefits with the view to contribute to the economic 10) The revival and the diffusion of traditional local customs. will conduct stricter controls, will promote Cretan diet and Β) In the field of tourism development of the municipality through an increase in tour- The above strategies are indicative. Certainly, they have to be will be self-financed. In a permanent municipality website, Nature has endowed Apokoronas with unique advantages ism and the promotion of Apokoronas products. Indicatively, specialized and more to be added. Their description, however, certified producers and companies will be presented along such as: The beautiful lake of Kourna, the three unique riv- apart from the elevation of the municipality to a municipality is sufficient to present another dimension that the municipali- with the frequency, the kind and the inspection results for the ers of Crete that run all year round (two in Kalyves and one of Cretan diet, the following strategies could be developed so ties should follow today in order to respond to one of their tested member. Moreover, the attestation of Cretan diet and in Georgioupoli), fast-flowing torrents, the boundless blue as to increase tourism: most important roles: the creation of long-term repaying infra- biological Cretan diet will be projected and promoted so as sea, the picturesque fish ports of Kalyves and Almyrida, the 1) Common rules for every village so as to preserve traditional structures to ensure the prosperity of their citizens. Regard- gradually in the next few years the municipality of Apoko- Drepanos cape, the caves, the view to the snow-capped Lefka architecture. The demolished old houses should be replaced ing Apokoronas, its elevation as a municipality of healthy diet ronas will be distinguished not only locally but also interna- Ori (White Mountains), the springs of Armenon, Stylos and with facsimile to the original traditional structures. The con- combined with tourism that will be attracted due to this fact, tionally as the municipality of healthy diet (Cretan diet and Kalyves, the unique footpaths in the nature and more par- struction method and the paints should be specific to all vil- results in the creation of a rich municipality which will have biological Cretan diet). ticular on the mountainous part of Apokoronas, the beautiful lages. the necessary earnings in order to materialize the best possible Initially, the first certificates will be awarded to specific tav- architecture of the stone houses, the narrow tiled paths, the 2) The creation of a marina for pleasure crafts in Georgioupoli works for the benefit of its inhabitants. erns which will have to offer Cretan diet foods using only the picturesque villages, the numerous picturesque big and small and Kalyves (in Kalyves it has already been enacted). The inhabitants should look for candidates who have capable local products of the municipality of Apokoronas. Addition- churches, the rare plants most of which are unique globally, 3) The development of the sort of tourism that interests walk- people around them to design and materialize strategies for ally, certificates will be awarded to taverns that use biologi- the great variety of herbs, the scent of , the heady smell ers through the beautiful footpaths of mountainous Apokoro- the economical development of such nature. cal Cretan diet products. The promotion of Cretan diet and of the night-flower and innumerable other flowers, the sounds biological Cretan diet on behalf of the municipality along with of the big bells round the sheep’s necks, the hawks, the eagles the increase of the earnings of the first certified taverns will and the hundred other birds, the rich history regarding battles, result in more taverns to wish to be certified. The aim is that the important personalities distinguished not only in the past gradually, after some time, more and more taverns which have but also today, Cretan hospitality, Cretan sense of honor, tsik- been certified to serve Cretan diet dishes will be awarded with oudia treats, peoples’ smile, the black shirts of the Cretans, the the certificate of biological Cretan diet. renowned for their gallantry Cretan shepherds, the haughty Moreover, certain producers of biological products should be Cretan grandfathers wearing their capes, the grandmothers in certified from every kind of local products (olive oil, toma- black with their young and soft face skin, Cretan diet (, toes, rusks, cheese, honey, meat etc.). Many of these products special snails, cream cheese pies, yoghurt with honey, Greek are by nature biological like oregano, sage, bay leaves and a salad, kalitsounia etc.), the Cretan jams (like bergamot, bitter variety of healing herbs. The earnings of the first producers orange, walnut, fig, watermelon e.tc.), the endless fruit variety will lead other producers to rush into certifying their biologi- all year round, olive oil, wine, , raki with honey, local cal cultivations. festivals, Cretan weddings, dances, songs, the sounds of the A second step would involve the effort of the municipality to lyre and the lute, the rizitikes-like voices of the singers, the create household local products (we do not refer to the bio- successful artists, the absolute silence and tranquility of the logical products) labeled: APOKORONAS. villages of Apokoronas and finally the most incredible sunrise,

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July - September IGD PHOTO July - September «In politics I had not chosen to be in the family and in 1974 after the overthrow lead because I was afraid that I would of the Junta she returned to Greece. In lose a part of my personal life. I got into First 1977, she sat for an examination in the Parliament after the assassination of Ministry of Coordination and signed Pavlos Bakogiannis (26th September, up as civil servant in the Directorate 1989)», underlined in an interview of EEC Affairs. From 1984 till 1989 to «In-On» magazine the member Ladies she was responsible for the Political of the Greek Parliament, Mrs. Dora Bureau of the leader of the opposition Bakogianni. The experiences from Crete and chairman of Nea Demokratia, Moreover, she clarified that «Life in follow me: Constantinos Mitsotakis. Crete where I spent my childhood has riendship, respect, hospitality On the 5th of November, 1989 she taught me to survive as a Cretan woman. was elected as a member of the Greek I recall my grandmother, my father’s Parliament for the first time. mother, in the house of who 13 first cousins used to play. In October 1990, she became a member of Mitsotakis’ In those days that television did not exist, we used to play government in the party of Nea Demokratia as a State Karagiozis and charged 50 cents (in drachmas) per person. Secretary to the Prime Minister and in December 1992, she She used to watch us from the balcony when we were playing took over the Ministry of Culture. In the elections of 1996, with my cousins and friends and when she saw us quarrelling she changed electoral area and stood for Parliament in the with our friends, she used to call us and say: «I forbid you to first electoral area of Athens. quarrel when you invite friends at home; no matter if you are On the 22nd September, 1996, she was elected member of in the yard because you offer them hospitality, otherwise step the Parliament with the most votes supporting the party of outside to settle your differences. Nea Demokratia in the electoral area of Α’ Athens in which The experiences from Crete follow me; there I learned about she was reelected with the most votes again in the elections hospitality, friendship and what it means to be a woman from of 9th April 2000. From September 1991 until August 1992, Crete. I was brought up to be respected by men and not to she was at the post of a Secretary of International Relations feel fear». of Nea Demokratia being responsible to represent her Question: In which electoral area did the first straight fight party in the European Democratic Union (EDU) and in the take place? International Democratic Union (IDU). Answer: When I entered the field of politics the first straight On February 15th, 2006 she took up the duties of a Minister fight was held in Evritania Prefecture, the homeland of of Foreign Affairs in the government of Karamanlis. Pavlos Bakogiannis. On November 5th in 1989, I became In September 2006, Greece exercised the functions of a member of the Greek Parliament for the first time being Presidency for the Security Council in the United Nations. elected in the uninominal periphery of Evritania Prefecture. In the elections of the 16th of September 2007, she was a In the same prefecture I was reelected in the two following candidate in the sector of Α’ Athens where she was elected fights on the 8th of April, 1990 and on the 10th of October, once again with the most votes. In the new government of 1993. Women at that time did not dare go the coffee-shop but Nea Demokratia she took up the duties again of the Minister after my election some years later they began to accompany of Foreign Affairs. their husbands in the coffee-shop. In June 2008, she was elected by the French Academy of Question: How difficult is it to be a woman politician? Humanitarian and Political Sciences as a foreign associate. Answer: I have overcome men’s stereotypes in politics In January 2009, Greece took over the Presidency of the because as a Cretan woman I have been taught not to fear Organization for the Security and Cooperation in Europe and I also believe in women’s strength. Thus, on the 20th (ΟΑΣΕ) and in June the rap session of the Ministers of October, 2002 I was the first woman to be elected as a Foreign Affairs of the state-members of the Organization for Mayor in the history of the city of Athens, winning with a the Security and Cooperation in Europe was held in Corfu percentage of 60,6%, which is the highest that a mayor has with great success. ever achieved in the municipality of Athens In the elections of the 4th of October 2009 she was elected once again with the most votes in the electoral area of CURRICULUM VITAE Α΄Athens. On May 6th 2010, she was expelled from the She was born in Athens in 1954 and she is the daughter of the Parliamentary Group and the party of Nea Demokratia upon former Prime Minister Constantinos Mitsotakis and Marika the decision of Antonis Samaras because she adopted the Mitsotaki, nee Giannoukou. She speaks German, French resolution to vote for the financial support facility of the and English. In 1968, she went into exile to Paris with her Greek economy.

6 In-On July - September 2010 July - September 2010 In-On 7 Greeks living Abroad Greeks living Abroad Yiannis Nikolakakis, President of the Cretan Association of Australia and New Zealand and member of the International Council of Cretans.

George Hatzimarkakis Business co-operations between Greece and Australia second Vice President of ΠΑΔΕΕ (International Inter-Parliamentary Association of Hellenism) and member of the European Parliament elected in Germany «The development of business co-operations between compa- ported by the Australian government and the events will be held nies of Australia and Greece is designed by the Greek-Austral- not only in Australia but in Crete as well with Greek and Aus- ian Chamber of Commerce while the exports of Cretan products tralian veterans. continue to gain ground in Australia», stressed in an interview Question: What cultural events will be realized in 2011? to «In-On» magazine the president of the Cretan Association of Answer: The cultural events are the following: Australia and New Zealand Mr. Yiannis Nikolakakis. -The meeting of PSK (Organizing Committee for the co-ordi- Question: How many members does the Cretan Association of nation of the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Crete) in August Australia have? 2011 in Crete Answer: There are 30.000 Cretans who live in Australia and -A Cretan theatrical performance in Australia Quality Holiday Packages to Greece New Zealand and nine (9) associations that are members of the -Two groups of Cretan musicians will visit Australia in May and Federation. November 2011 Question: Is taught and learnt in the school cur- -A charity event on behalf of the Cretans in Melbourne in order riculum of secondary education? to raise money for the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne. «In the beginning of 2011 a conference will be realized in Crete, Question: How many Greeks abroad and members of the Ger- Answer: There are more than 60 Greek schools in Australia It has to be noted that during the last four years more than $ where the members of the European Committee will participate man Government will participate in the campaign for the rein- where the Greek language is solely taught. During the last 15 250.000 has been donated. among others. It regards the investment activities in the field of forcement of tourism in Greece? years the Greek language is officially in the curriculum as a sec- Question: Are there suggestions by the Federation so as Greece entertaining tourism and health tourism in Greece. This initia- Answer: The Greeks who live in Germany are well-organized ond language. escapes economic crisis? tive will include special events as well», underlined in an inter- through a variety of associations, liaisons and communities. Act- Question: Is there a plan to invest in Greece or for a co-operation Answer: Greeks have to admit that if Greece is to be distin- view to “In-On” magazine the second Vice President of ΠΑΔΕΕ ing as ambassadors of Hellenism, culture and Greek products, between the Cretans who live in Australia and Greek business guished as an international player regarding businesses and (International Inter-Parliamentary Association of Hellenism) they participate in the promotion of Tourism. However, a more people? commerce, then it has to become more competitive. If Greek and member of the European Parliament elected in Germany coordinated effort is needed in order to efficiently approach the Answer: The organization that already exists in Australia and economy does not become competitive, it will never improve since 2004, Mr.George Hatzimarkakis. Germans. This for example could be realized through advertise- aims at networking Greek enterprises with Australian compa- itself. During the International Conference of Cretans in Agios The aim of this initiative- he clarified- is Germany to assist ment, draws and cultural events even Greek products’ testing in nies as well as at a closer co-operation is the Greek-Australian Nikolaos regarding entrepreneurship in July 2010, we witnessed the field of Greek tourism, which has suffered due to the nega- Greek stores. As the chairman of the German-Greek Business Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HAACCI). It has to be a brilliantly-organized conference equivalent to international tive publicity and the «pictures of riots» especially, shown in Link, I strive to make the goal of a coordinated initiative suc- noted that during the visit of the Prefect of Rethymnon-Crete standards. This fact proves that Greece can establish an organ- the German mass media before summer resulting, therefore in ceed. Moreover, the German-Greek Business Link cooperates Mr. George Papadakis in Melbourne, a meeting was realized ized economical route on the condition that Greeks wish that. negatively affecting the development of this significant field for with the German Ministry of Economic Affairs as well as Ger- with the members of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry CURRICULUM VITAE Greece, tourism. Question: What sort of events will the cam- man business entities with the intention to help Greece over- HAACCI in order to discuss every possibility that the enter- Yiannis Nikolakakis is the president of the Cretan Association paign for the reinforcement of the Greek tourism include? come the economic crisis and restructures its economy. Within prises of both countries share to start working closer together. of Australia and New Zealand and a member of the Internation- Answer: This initiative in focus does not merely include events this context, a symposium was realized in September in Berlin Already, a lot of food products that are imported to Australia al Council of Cretans. He was born in Melbourne, Australia in but mostly investment activities in the field of entertaining tour- with the participation of the Greek Embassy. More similar meet- from Greece, as well as the quantity of foods like cheese, olive 1969. Both his parents were born in Crete and immigrated to ism and health tourism. European travel agents for instance, ings will follow. oil, honey, and rusks which are exported from Crete to Australia in 1962. After finishing school, he started working in blame Greece for the lack of golf courses. However, the existing Question: Will the number of German tourists increase in 2011 Australia, increase annually. the family business that his parents had created 34 years ago. high European demand is not satisfied. This constitutes a seri- due to this campaign? Question: Which are the preparations for the 70th anniversary Today, along with his brother Spyros they run the company hav- ous disadvantage. Quality investments regarding substructures Answer: Actually, this is the goal of the campaign: to increase of the Battle of Crete? ing offices and warehouses in every Australian state to distribute should be realized in Greece. Additionally, the outlook that has the number of German tourists in Greece. Surely, this depends Answer: Regarding the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Crete products used in commercial appliances. to do with the services must improve. Regarding the part of tour- on the success of the campaign. It would have been a great an annual conference will be held in January 2011 in Tasmania, The relationship with the personnel, the clients and the suppli- ism that concerns the issue of health, Greece needs a systematic achievement if the rate reached 25%. where a lot of the descendants of the veterans will participate. ers constitutes a major factor that contributes to a successful promotion effort that includes economical, yet quality holiday Question: Will this campaign expand to other European coun- Australia and New Zealand share a historical alliance with enterprise in the competitive global market of today. Most of the packages. At the same time there should be an investment in tries? Greece. In May 1941, during the Battle of Crete more than products that the company distributes come from manufacturers the Cretan or Mediterranean diet as well as in the framework of Answer: Most Greeks who live abroad in Europe live in Ger- 3.000 soldiers from Australia and New Zealand were wounded from Germany and Austria, who are the main suppliers of the Wellness and specialized medicine. In this context, I am plan- many. Provided that this plan succeeds in Germany, we can or killed and 5100 were arrested. The 70th anniversary is sup- international market. ning a conference in Crete in the beginning of 2011, where the absolutely expand this initiative to other European countries as European Committee will participate among others. well. 8 In-On July - September 2010 July - September 2010 In-On 9 Special edition Special edition zones are suggested: A zone of complete nature protection, a In order to appraise the Management Plan, there should be a Mrs. Christina Fournaraki zone of nature protection and a zone of Eco-tourism Develop- collective evaluation by the scientific committee. Responsible for the Unit of Preservation ment. However, as the international experience shows, considerate the Mediterranean Plants ΜΑΙΧ Regarding the zone of complete nature protection of Prevelis, quality and quantity results could be safely estimated in a pe- and the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of the creation of a core where human activities and influences riod of five years. The evaluation of the Management Plan is do not exist, is considered necessary. conducted on the basis of goals achievement regarding ideal Regarding the zone of nature protection, human activities will management. Obviously, a minimum time period should be be strictly controlled and in the zone of Eco-tourism area, a net preceded, so as the efforts of the Management Plan produce of footpaths should be designed, special information programs countable results. Besides, this period of time should not be for the cattle-breeders should be realized and measurements to large, so as potential incorrect practices do not cause non- prevent fires should be taken. reversible results. Through the files of LIFE project, it turned Based on the Management Plan in Preveli area, the following up that the area in focus belongs to a middle range of threats, should be directly realized: which, however, are capable to cause irreparable damage to - Clear determination of the public land and more specifically the system. of the sea shore and beach zone, the river bank and the river- A collective evaluation of the scientific committee coincides side zone. that through the application of the plan, directly visible and -Clarification of the owners’ titles of ownership of Prevelis positive results will emerge. However, as the international ex- gorge and the peripheral land. perience shows, considerate quality and quantity results could -When the public land is designated, we suggest compulsory be safely estimated in a period of five years. This does not expropriation of the non-public sections of the area that are mean that practices that deviate from the aims of ideal man- determined as a zone of nature protection. The measure of agement cannot change the interest. During the fifth year that expropriation is suggested due to the extraordinary, in a Pan- the management plan is applied, a wide-scale recording of the European level, biological value of the area, for protection data of the area will start following the methodology of the reasons and potentiality to apply administrative practices. LIFE project. The data collected is compared to the new situa- -The approach to the area toward the beach of the Preveli tion and facts are evaluated. This comparison will indicate the gorge should be controlled at least for a period of a few years, changes that should be done or the weaknesses of the existing until the perception is fixed on the peoples’ minds –either the plan. Priorities are re-determined and the revised plan is put locals or the visitors – that it is a controlled area with prohibi- into practice. tions but offers as well. These suggestions that have to do with the access to the area CURRICULUM VITAE are: improvement of the already existing road, a parking space Mrs. Christina Fournaraki is responsible for the unit of preser- An Institution for the Management which is currently planted over with trees (Forest Inspection), vation the Mediterranean plants ΜΑΙΧ and the Mediterranean the footpath to approach the area is designed and fixed and Agronomic Institute of Chania. parking spots and view spots for the visitors are created, plant- She was born in 1961 in Chania. She studied Biology in the of Preveli Reserve ed over with local plants. Aristotelian University in Thessaloniki and completed her In the west side of the beach a small pier is being constructed, post-graduate studies (M.Sc.) regarding «Management of the which will exclusively serve the needs of embarkation - dis- Mediterranean Ecosystems» in the Mediterranean Agronom- “After the last fire in the region of Preveli, it becomes abso- work. Unfortunately, till today in Greece only 27 Management embarkation of the visitors carried by the small boats and not ic Institute of Chania. Since 1991, she has been working at lutely necessary to establish an institution for the management Institutions have been established (while there should have as a parking lot (Coast Guard). ΜΑΙΧ at first in the department of «Natural Products» and in of the area in order to help the co-ordination of the various been 264, the number of the areas NATURA 2000network). Any other design of the road is dangerous and should not be the last 10 years in the unit « Unit of Preservation the Mediter- authorities that are responsible for this management (Directo- In Crete only one Institution has been established the “State allowed. Moreover, the access to the biotope is expected to ranean Plants » (Botanic Museum, Seed Bank and Botanical rate of Forestry, Archaeology, Coast Guard, Local Authorities Park of Samaria”. be enhanced and sped-up due to the suggested design of the Garden). She shortly completes her doctoral thesis in the Uni- etc)”, underlined in an interview to “In-On” magazine Mrs. “It has to be noted -she stressed- that due to the Preveli forest southern arterial route. versity of Athens, Botany Department Biology Department Christina Fournaraki who is responsible for the Unit of Preser- destruction apart from the palm trees (which if they do not As far as the visitors are concerned, they should be restricted entitled: «Preservation of indigenous and endangered plants vation the Mediterranean Plants ΜΑΙΧ and the Mediterranean sprout again, more than 30 years will be needed for the forest to a great extent to the zone near the shore while their number of Crete –Seeds Ecology, Function and Management of the Agronomic Institute of Chania. to recover) many other important self-sown kinds were threat- should be controlled at least during the first period of the ad- Seed Bank of Self-Sown kinds». She continued: “This has been also suggested since 1998, ened in the wider area. More specifically, in the wider area the ministrative check implementation. The number of visitors She has participated in various national and European re- when the study of the Management Plan of the area was com- 1/3 of the plants of Crete have been registered (there are about that come by the sea is controlled by the number of visitors search programs that refer to the study and the protection of pleted. This study had been realized within the framework of 1800 plant species in Crete). To be exact, in the area of “Limni” available. In order to control the visitors who come by land, a the flora of Crete and generally the management of Mediter- LIFE project of West Crete by the Development Organization in Preveli 282 different kinds were registered. Among them, ticket is proposed in the two entrance spots. ranean flora. of West Crete (ΟΑΔΥΚ), the Department of Biology of the 29 species are self-sown in Crete, four of which are included The economic contribution of the ticket is of grave impor- She has participated in Greek and international scientific con- University of Crete and the Mediterranean Agronomic Insti- in the Red Book of the endangered plants of Greece and 27 are tance and constitutes a sign of respect to the value of this rare ferences and has written articles and delivered papers regard- tute of Chania (ΜΑΙΧ). Besides, the establishment of an In- protected by the Greek and European legislation”. natural scenery. For this reason picking-up plants and disturb- ing the rare flora of Crete. Moreover, she has participated in stitution for the Management is according to the law 2742/99 According to the Management Plan, which by all means re- ing the animals is strictly forbidden, also visitors should not the publication of popularize material (leaflets, DVD, articles (“Land Use Planning and sustainable development and other quires suitability after so many years, the following are sug- camp and spend their night in the boundaries of the area nor in the internet) with the aim to inform and sensitize the inhab- provisions”), article 15 which rules the process of establishing gested: leave rubbish, light fires or their pets disturb the fauna of the itants and visitors of Crete regarding environmental issues. Management Institutions in the areas of NATURA 2000 net- -Designation of protection zones. More particularly three area. 10 In-On July - September 2010 July - September 2010 In-On 11 Personalities of Crete Personalities of Crete

George Partsalakis An actor from Chania

THEATRE, A PART OF OUR CIVILIZATION

“Civilization supports society and society supports civiliza- (Alexis Minotis performed the role of Oedipus which was tion especially during these times of hardship that Greece his last performance), in “Bacchae” by , in “Phoe- lives through” mentioned in an interview to “In-On’ maga- nician Women” by Euripides, “” by Shakespeare, zine, the actor from Chania, George Partsalakis. “Father” by Strindberg, “The sonata of ghosts” by Strind- Theatre –he stressed- is a part of our civilization which cov- berg, “Exile” by Matesis, “Match” by Maniotis, “Straw hat” ers the spiritual needs of the audience and gives answers by Lambis, “A hopeless tangle” by Laskaris, “The murder to the problems of every period in time. The course of my of Maras” by Peter Weiss, “Midnight summer dream” by stagecraft -he continued- has been determined by Alexis Shakespeare, “Knife in the bone” by Mourselas, “The three Minotis, Pellos Katselis and Aleka Katselis. George Part- sisters” by Chekhov, “Robbers” by Schiller and the last per- salakis was born in 1951 in Kaloudiana-Kissamos in the formance by the National Theatre was in Herodium with prefecture of Chania in Crete. the play “The Knights” by Aristophanes, in the role of Pa- He moved to Athens in 1969 where he attended the Drama flagonas. School of Pellos and Aleka Katselis. In 1973, he finished his In 1991, I quit the National Theatre and played with Ka- studies and during the summer of the same year he worked tia Dandoulaki in “Dyonissia” Theatre and since then this for the first time in the classical theatre of . struggle goes on till today. In the summer of 2000, I re- In 1976 with the Theatre Association of Crete he played a turned to the National Theatre as Trygaeos in “Peace” by part in “Panoria” by Chortatsis. However, a performance on Aristophanes (Carolos Koun Prize Performance 2000). Lycabetus that time was the reason why his acquaintance Since 1973, I have participated in 80 theatrical plays. with Alexis Minotis commenced. George Partsalakis started working on T.V in 1978 perform- The theatrical play that was put up on Lycabetus –he said- ing on the program “Theatre on Monday”, where he acted with other colleagues triggered the interest of the great ac- in plays such as the “Émigrés” by Brozek, and “Fon Demi- tors of that time, resulting in having Alexis Minotis (the trakis” by D.Psathas (in the title role) director of the National Theatre), Manos Katrakis among More specifically, he clarified, in the Hellenic Broadcast- others in the audience. ing and Television I acted in “Hard Land” and on the radio “This performance was my ticket for the National Theatre. I I participated in theatrical plays. Since 1989, I have par- asked Alexis Minotis to work in the National Theatre and he ticipated in series for about 20 years, some of which were replied that I had to wait to be informed. Actually, I did not successful and others not so much. This season along with have to wait long and in six months (October 1977) I was Peggy Trikalioti, Krateros Katsoulis and Jenny Theona, we working by Alexis Minotis’ side for 15 consecutive years are planning to put up a modern theatrical American drama serving all theatre forms”, emphasized the Cretan actor. that has to do with war correspondents. This will be realized The first theatrical play in the National Theatre that I partic- in Athens in the “Alpha” Theatre. ipated was entitled “Hourmouzis’ servant”. I have also par- If I have to recall what theatre has offered to me in those 37 ticipated in: “Plutus” by Aristophanes, in “Ecclesiazusae” years of work, I can only think of good things since bad mo- by Aristophanes, in “” by , ments seem unimportant. I have worked honestly on T.V”.

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In Pefkoi village, in Lasithi, Crete

“Peperia” tavern has been certified by the “Cretan Quality tourist settlement of Makris Gialos. Label” which aims at the preservation of the The relatively short and easy route remains unforgettable be- in relation to the preparation and the content. Cretan olive oil cause through the green of the pine trees, the peculiar white is exclusively used during food preparation. color of the rocks and the blue color of the sky unique mo- Olive oil production is conducted by traditional, biological ments are offered to the walkers. Actually, the torrent river methods and this point is worth mentioning since a lot of bed is filled with plane-trees all the way. trees are more than 2000 years old and continue to crop well. There are caves in the wider area which reveal human pres- The tavern is located in the prefecture of Lasithi in Crete ence already since Neolithic times and more specifically on the mountainous, picturesque village of Pefkoi, which is since 2.800 B.C. The visitor of today has the opportunity to about seven (7) kilometers off Makris Gialos. The tavern was admire the remnants of such caves on the way to Apaloustres named after green pepper which is a plant that dominates not caves and the cave of Vreikos. only the tavern but the village as well. This vegetable was Access to Pefkoi village is possible via Makris Gialos where delivered to the village as a sample probably 100 years or the road is well-built overlooking the sunset. The name more ago. “Pefkoi” derives from the Greek word “Pefko” which means One can buy various products in “Peperia” like virgin ol- trees in abundance in the area. ive oil, wine, rake, honey and herbs, which are produced by The “Cretan Quality Label” is awarded to restaurants that Eikosipentaki family and are used for the preparation of the offer Cretan Cuisine and use Cretan virgin olive oil and local dishes that are offered in the tavern. products. Mr. Fanis Eikosipentakis the owner of the business stresses It constitutes an acknowledgement of quality of the services that “after so many years of efforts to preserve Cretan tradi- offered regarding food in relation to Cretan Cuisine and is tion, the future of the company solely focuses on the custom- given by the civil non-profitable company “Cretan Quality er who can sample and enjoy a variety of Cretan dishes”. Label” comprising a competitive advantage and a powerful There are also interesting sights in the area nearby such as the tool that promotes all the companies that focus on mass food exceptionally-beautiful caves of “Apaloustres” and “Latsida production. Vreikou”, where signs of Neolithic habitation were found. The “Cretan Quality Label” awarded the Quality Label to Moreover, Pefkoi village is the place where a very beautiful the company “Peperia”, which is located in the prefecture of and easy to walk gorge commences. Lasithi in the village Pefkoi since the process of certification The small gorge of Pefkoi is situated on the south coast of was successfully completed (inspection, corrective proce- Crete and stretches for about four (4) kilometers, starting dures, complete compliance with the standards of certifica- from the village Pefkoi and ending up to the beach of the tion).

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