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Report on Changes of the Natura 2000 Database – March 2010 the New
Report on changes of the Natura 2000 database – March 2010 The new version of the Natura 2000 database includes the descriptive database (cntrygr_ENG_SCI-SPA_March_2010.mdb) and the spatial data in GIS shapefile format (GR_Natura2000_v28.shp). The new version has specific changes with regard to the previous version of the database submitted to the EU (cntrygr_ENG_SCI-SPA_Aug_2009.mdb, GR_Natura2000_v27.shp). The changes concern the following: 1) addition of a new SCI (GR4130005 VRACHONISIDES KALOGEROI KAI THALASSIA ZONI) 2) addition of a new SCI – SPA (GR4220033 NISOS GYAROS KAI THALASSIA ZONI) 3) addition of 41 new SPAs 1 KOILADA ERYTHROPOTAMOU: ASVESTADES, GR1110011 KOUFOVOUNO, VRYSIKA 2 GR1110012 SAMOTHRAKI: OROS FENGARI KAI PARAKTIA ZONI 3 GR1140009 OROS FALAKRO 4 GR1150011 OROS PANGAIO KAI NOTIES YPOREIES TOU 5 THASOS (OROS YPSARIO KAI PARAKTIA ZONI) KAI GR1150012 NISIDES KOINYRA, XIRONISI 6 GR1230005 PERIOCHI ELOUS ARTZAN 7 GR1230006 PERIOCHI ANTHOFYTOU 8 GR1240008 OROS VORAS 9 GR1240009 OROS PAIKO, STENA APSALOU KAI MOGLENITSAS 10 GR1310004 ORI ORLIAKAS KAI TSOURGIAKAS 11 GR1420014 PERIOCHI ELASSONAS 12 GR1420015 DELTA PINEIOU 13 GR1430007 PERIOCHI TAMIEFTIRON PROIN LIMNIS KARLAS 14 GR1430008 OROS PILIO 15 GR2130012 EVRYTERI PERIOCHI POLIS IOANNINON 16 GR2130013 EVRYTERI PERIOCHI ATHAMANIKON OREON 17 DIAPONTIA NISIA (OTHONOI, EREIKOUSA, MATHRAKI GR2230008 KAI VRACHONISIDES) 18 GR2310016 LIMNI AMVRAKIA 19 GR2320012 OROS ERYMANTHOS 20 GR2420010 OROS KANTILI 21 ORI KENTRIKIS EVVOIAS, PARAKTIA ZONI KAI GR2420011 NISIDES 22 GR2420012 -
Nea Paralias 51 - Juli 2018 3
Nea Paralias . Dertiende jaargang - Nummer 51 - Juli 2018 . Lees in dit nummer ondermeer : . 3 Voorwoord De voorbeschouwingen van André, onze voorzitter . 3 Uw privacy Eleftheria Paralias en de nieuwe privacywetgeving . 4 Agenda De komende activiteiten, o.a. voordracht, uitstap, kookavond, enz… . 8 Ledennieuws In de kijker: ons muzikaal lid Carl Deseyn . 10 Terugblik Nabeschouwingen over de drie laatste activiteiten . 12 Dialecten en accenten Mopje uit Kreta, in het dialect, met een verklarende uitleg . 14 Actueel Drie maanden wel en wee in Griekenland . 26 Zeg nooit… Er zijn woorden die je maar beter niet uitspreekt . Een drankje uit Corfu, het Aristoteles-menu . 27 Culinair en 3 nieuwe recepten van Johan Vroomen . Inspiratie nodig voor een cadeautje voor je schoonmoeder? Op andere . 29 Griekse humor pagina’s: Remedie tegen kaalheid, Standbeeld . 30 Reisverslag De EP-groepsreis Kreta 2016 deel 5 . Pleinen en buurten Namen van pleinen, straten en buurten hebben meestal een . 32 achtergrond, maar zoals overal weten lokale bewoners niet waarom . van Athene die namen werden gegeven of hoe ze zijn ontstaan . Over de 5.000-drachme brug, ’s werelds oudste olijfboom, . 35 Wist je dat… en andere wetenswaardigheden . Ondermeer de Griekse deelname aan het songfestival . 36 Muziekrubriek en een Kretenzische parodie die een grote hit is . 38 Bestemmingen Reistips en bezienswaardigheden . Bouboulina, de laatste ambachtelijke bladerdeegbakker, . 40 Merkwaardige Grieken . en de Dame van Ro . 43 George George en afgeleide namen zijn de populairste namen voor mannen . 44 Unieke tradities De Botides, het jaarlijkse pottenbreken op Corfu . 44 Links Onze selectie websites die we de voorbije maanden bezochten; . eveneens links naar mooie YouTube-video’s . -
Tsunami Decision Support Systems TDSS – 2015
Tsunami Decision Support Systems TDSS – 2015 Outcomes of the 6th JRC ECML Crisis Management Technology Workshop Alessandro Annunziato, Chiara Fonio, Francesco Mugnai, Daniele Galliano 2 0 1 5 Report EUR 27455 EN 1 European Commission Joint Research Centre Institute for the Protection and Security of the Citizen Contact information Alessandro Annunziato Address: Joint Research Centre, Via Enrico Fermi 2749, TP 680, 21027 Ispra (VA), Italy E-mail: alessandro.annunziato @jrc.ec.europa.eu Tel.: +(39) 0332 78-9519 Fax: +(39) 0332 78-5154 https://ec.europa.eu/jrc https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/institutes/ipsc Legal Notice This publication is a Science and Policy Report by the Joint Research Centre, the European Commission’s in-house science service. It aims to provide evidence-based scientific support to the European policy-making process. The scientific output expressed does not imply a policy position of the European Commission. Neither the European Commission nor any person acting on behalf of the Commission is responsible for the use which might be made of this publication. All images © European Union, 2015 JRC97488 EUR 27455 EN ISBN 978-92-79-51779-2 (pdf) ISBN 978-92-79-51778-5 (print) ISSN 1831-9424 (online) ISSN 1018-5593 (print) doi:10.2788/57013 Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union, 2015 © European Union, 2015 Reproduction is authorised provided the source is acknowledged. Abstract The 6th JRC ECML Crisis Management Technology Workshop on Tsunami Decision Support Systems was held in the European Crisis Management Laboratory (ECML) of the Joint Research Centre in Ispra, Italy, from 2ndto 3rd July 2015. -
Commission Implementing Decision of 16 November 2012 Adopting A
26.1.2013 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 24/647 COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION of 16 November 2012 adopting a sixth updated list of sites of Community importance for the Mediterranean biogeographical region (notified under document C(2012) 8233) (2013/29/EU) THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION, (4) In the context of a dynamic adaptation of the Natura 2000 network, the lists of sites of Community importance are reviewed. An update of the list of sites Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European of Community importance for the Mediterranean biogeo Union, graphical region is therefore necessary. Having regard to Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and (5) On the one hand, the update of the list of sites of flora ( 1), and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 4(2) Community importance for the Mediterranean biogeo thereof, graphical region is necessary in order to include additional sites that have been proposed since 2010 by Whereas: Member States as sites of Community importance for the Mediterranean biogeographical region within the meaning of Article 1 of Directive 92/43/EEC. For these (1) The Mediterranean biogeographical region referred to in additional sites, the obligations resulting from Articles Article 1(c)(iii) of Directive 92/43/EEC comprises the 4(4) and 6(1) of Directive 92/43/EEC should apply as Union territories of Greece, Cyprus, in accordance with soon as possible and within six years at most from the Article 1 of Protocol No 10 of the 2003 Act of Acces adoption of this Decision. -
Επικαιροποιηση Τησ Βασησ ∆Ε∆Ομενων Του Natura 2000 Απριλιοσ 2010
ΕΠΙΚΑΙΡΟΠΟΙΗΣΗ ΤΗΣ ΒΑΣΗΣ ∆Ε∆ΟΜΕΝΩΝ ΤΟΥ NATURA 2000 ΑΠΡΙΛΙΟΣ 2010 Α. Η βάση δεδομένων επικαιροποήθηκε τον Απρίλιο 2010. Η νέα επικαιροποίηση αφορά στα ακόλουθα: 1) Προσθήκη ενός νέου ΤΚΣ (GR4130005 VRACHONISIDES KALOGEROI KAI THALASSIA ZONI) 2) Προσθήκη ενός νέου ΤΚΣ – ΖΕΠ (GR4220033 NISOS GYAROS KAI THALASSIA ZONI) 3) Προσθήκη 41 νέων ΖΕΠ 1 KOILADA ERYTHROPOTAMOU: ASVESTADES, GR1110011 KOUFOVOUNO, VRYSIKA 2 GR1110012 SAMOTHRAKI: OROS FENGARI KAI PARAKTIA ZONI 3 GR1140009 OROS FALAKRO 4 GR1150011 OROS PANGAIO KAI NOTIES YPOREIES TOU 5 THASOS (OROS YPSARIO KAI PARAKTIA ZONI) KAI GR1150012 NISIDES KOINYRA, XIRONISI 6 GR1230005 PERIOCHI ELOUS ARTZAN 7 GR1230006 PERIOCHI ANTHOFYTOU 8 GR1240008 OROS VORAS 9 GR1240009 OROS PAIKO, STENA APSALOU KAI MOGLENITSAS 10 GR1310004 ORI ORLIAKAS KAI TSOURGIAKAS 11 GR1420014 PERIOCHI ELASSONAS 12 GR1420015 DELTA PINEIOU 13 GR1430007 PERIOCHI TAMIEFTIRON PROIN LIMNIS KARLAS 14 GR1430008 OROS PILIO 15 GR2130012 EVRYTERI PERIOCHI POLIS IOANNINON 16 GR2130013 EVRYTERI PERIOCHI ATHAMANIKON OREON 17 DIAPONTIA NISIA (OTHONOI, EREIKOUSA, MATHRAKI GR2230008 KAI VRACHONISIDES) 18 GR2310016 LIMNI AMVRAKIA 19 GR2320012 OROS ERYMANTHOS 20 GR2420010 OROS KANTILI 21 ORI KENTRIKIS EVVOIAS, PARAKTIA ZONI KAI GR2420011 NISIDES 22 GR2420012 OROS OCHI, PARAKTIA ZONI KAI NISIDES 23 GR2430002 ORI AGRAFA 24 GR2450008 OROS VARDOUSIA 25 GR2450009 EVRYTERI PERIOCHI GALAXEIDIOU 26 GR2510004 ORI ARTEMISIO KAI LYRKEIO 27 GR2530006 OROS ZIREIA (KYLLINI) 28 GR2540008 NOTIA MANI 29 GR3000015 OROS YMITTOS 30 GR3000016 YGROTOPOS SCHINIA -
CULTURAL ELEMENTS of the MANDRA SYSTEM of LEMNOS: a NARRATIVE APPROACH Terra Lemnia Project / Strategy 1.3 / Activity 1.3.1
THE CULTURAL ELEMENTS OF THE MANDRA SYSTEM OF LEMNOS: A NARRATIVE APPROACH terra lemnia project / STRATEGY 1.3 / ACTIVITY 1.3.1 Editors: IRINI LYRATZAKI Social Anthropologist STEFANOS DODOURAS Sustainability Consultant Updated Version GEORGE DIMITROPOULOS Planner, Terra Lemnia Project Manager July 2020 LILY MORDECHAI Social and Environmental Scientist THE CULTURAL ELEMENTS OF THE MANDRA SYSTEM OF LEMNOS: A NARRATIVE APPROACH terra lemnia project / STRATEGY 1.3 / ACTIVITY 1.3.1 Updated Version July 2020 EDITORS: IRINI LYRATZAKI Social Anthropologist STEFANOS DODOURAS Sustainability Consultant GEORGE DIMITROPOULOS Planner, Terra Lemnia Project Manager LILY MORDECHAI Social and Environmental Scientist Coordinated by: Funded by: terra lemnia project | www.terra-lemnia.net MAVA 2017-2022 Mediterranean Strategy Outcome M6 Loss of biodiversity by abandonment of cultural practices TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 3 2. Lemnos, a land of heritage .............................................................................................. 5 2.1 Notable milestones .......................................................................................................... 6 2.2 Settlements’ history ........................................................................................................ 9 2.3 Population evolution in the 20th century ....................................................................... 12 2.4 Migration -
Οδηγία Πλαίσιο Για Την Θαλάσσια Στρατηγική (2008/56/Ek) Πρώτος Εξαετής Κύκλος Εφαρμογής (2012-2018)
Υπουργείο Περιβάλλοντος Ειδική Γραμματεία Υδάτων ΤΕΧΝΙΚΗ ΕΚΘΕΣΗ Οδηγία Πλαίσιο για την Θαλάσσια Στρατηγική (2008/56/EK) Πρώτος εξαετής κύκλος εφαρμογής (2012-2018) Άρθρο 8: Καταγραφή της κατάστασης των θαλασσίων υδάτων Άρθρα 9 & 10: Προσδιορισμός της Καλής Περιβαλλοντικής Κατάστασης και Περιβαλλοντικοί στόχοι Τελικό Προσχέδιο Αθήνα, Οκτώβριος 2018 ii Πίνακας Περιεχομένων σελίδα ΜΗ ΤΕΧΝΙΚΗ ΠΕΡΙΛΗΨΗ 1 NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY 9 ΚΕΦΑΛΑΙΟ Ι Εισαγωγή 15 I.1 Δράσεις κατά τον πρώτο κύκλο εφαρμογής της Οδηγίας 2008/56/ΕK 15 I.2 Η νέα Οδηγία 2017/845/EK 15 I.3 Σκοπός της παρούσας Τεχνικής Έκθεσης 17 I.4 Περιοχές αναφοράς στα χωρικά ύδατα της Ελλάδας 19 ΚΕΦΑΛΑΙΟ ΙΙ Άρθρο 8: Δομή, λειτουργίες και διεργασίες στα θαλάσσια 31 οικοσυστήματα της Ελλάδας και ανθρωπογενείς περιβαλλοντικές πιέσεις II.1 Βιοποικιλότητα 31 II.2 Ξενικά είδη 110 II.3 Αλιεία 119 II.4 Χημική Ρύπανση 131 II.5 Στερεά απορρίματα 140 II.6 Υποθαλάσσιος θόρυβος 142 II.7 Αλλαγές στις υδρογραφικές συνθήκες 151 ΚΕΦΑΛΑΙΟ ΙΙΙ Άρθρα 9 & 10: Προσδιορισμός της Καλής Περιβαλλοντικής 157 Κατάστασης και Περιβαλλοντικοί Στόχοι ΙΙΙ.1 Περιγραφέας 1: Βιοποικιλότητα 157 IΙΙ.2 Περιγραφέας 2: Ξενικά είδη 171 IΙΙ.3 Περιγραφέας 3: Εμπορικά εκμεταλλεύσιμα αλιεύματα 173 IΙΙ.4 Περιγραφέας 4: Τροφικά πλέγματα 189 IΙΙ.5 Περιγραφέας 5: Ευτροφισμός 194 IΙΙ.6 Περιγραφέας 6: Ακεραιότητα του βυθού 206 iii IΙΙ.7 Περιγραφέας 7: Αλλαγές στις υδρογραφικές συνθήκες 224 IΙΙ.8 Περιγραφέας 8: Χημικοί ρύποι 226 IΙΙ.9 Περιγραφέας 9: Συγκεντρώσεις ρύπων σε εδώδιμα είδη 237 IΙΙ.10 Περιγραφέας 10: Θαλάσσια απορρίμματα 245 IΙΙ.11 -
HELLENIC NOTICES to MARINERS Monthly Edition 4
HELLENIC NOTICES TO MARINERS Monthly edition 4 3 0 April 2018 Notices from 74 up to 97 CONTENTS Page Ι Index of Hellenic Notices to Mariners 3 ΙΙ Publication List 5 ΙΙΙ Updates to Nautical Charts 7 IV Updates to List of Lights 11 V Amendments to Sailing Directions 14 VI Updates to Catalogue of Nautical Charts and Publications 16 VII Navwarn NAVAREA III 17 Post: HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE SAFETY OF NAVIGATION DIVISION TGN 1040, ATHENS Phone: (+30) 210 6551772 (+30) 210 6551806 Fax: (+30) 210 6557139 (+30) 210 6517811 E-mail: [email protected] The Hellenic Notices to Mariners are available on the following web site of Hydrographic Service: www.hnhs.gr Captain D. Evangelidis HN Director The information provided with the notices to mariners is related to nautical charts and nautical publications issued by the H.N.H.S and must be depicted in its nautical charts and other navigational publications. The geographic positions referred to in this publication are related to the largest- scale chart, unless stated otherwise. The limits of sectors and visibility arcs as well, as the alignment of direction lights and leading lights, are given as seen by an observer from seaward. All bearings are referenced to true North and are measured clockwise from 000º to 359º. Responsibility for publication of Annual Notices to Mariners and Monthly Volumes is undertaken by the Safety of Navigation Division of the HNHS. Mariners are kindly requested to immediately notify the Hellenic Navy Hydrographic Service (T.G.N 1040 Tel: (+30) 2106551771 Fax: (+30) 2106517811) in case they discover either new or possible navigational dangers. -
1 Northern Aegean Sea Nas 001 – 128 Αιγαιον Πελαγοσ Βορειον Τμημα
NORTHERN AEGEAN SEA NAS 001 – 128 ΑΙΓΑΙΟΝ ΠΕΛΑΓΟΣ ΒΟΡΕΙΟΝ ΤΜΗΜΑ SV8 Hellenic (Greek) Navy Hydrographic Service map No 47. Χάρτης Υδρογραφικής Υπηρεσίας του Ελληνικού Πολεµικού Ναυτικού Νο. 47. Γεωγραφικό µήκος. Longitude 37.50΄- 41.02΄ N Γεωγραφικό πλάτος. Latitude 022.30΄- 027.20΄ E ΚΛΙΜΑΞ SCALE 1:500.000 Η αρίθµηση των νήσων ακολουθεί αριστερόστροφη πορεία. Νότιο Ανατολικά – Βόρειο Ανατολικά – Βόρειο ∆υτικά – Νότιο ∆υτικά. GREEK ISLANDS ONTHE AIR RSGB ISLANDS ON THE AIR GIOTA IOTA NORTHERNAIGAIONSEA (NAS) EUROPE (EU) ISLANDS GREEK ISLANDS GROUPS REFERENCE NUMBERS REFERENCE NUMBERS NAS 001 Βενέτικο Venetiko NAS 002 ΧΙΟΣ CHIOS EU 049 NAS 003 Παναγία Panagia NAS 004 Πάσπαργο Paspargo NAS 005 Πασσά Passa NAS 006 Οινούσαι Oinouses NAS 007 Γκέρτης Gertis NAS 008 Καλόγεροι Kalogeroi NAS 009 Κατονήσι Katonissi NAS 010 Αντίψαρα Antipsara EU 049 NAS 011 ΨΑΡΑ PSARA EU 049 NAS 012 Μαστρογιώργη Mastogiorgi NAS 013 Προφυλακή Profilaki NAS 014 ΛΕΣΒΟΣ LESVOS EU 049 NAS 015 Πάµφυλλον Panfillon NAS 016 Θερµή ή Κυδώνια THermi NAS 017 Τοµάρια Tomaria NAS 018 Έλεος Eleos 1 GREEK ISLANDS ONTHE AIR RSGB ISLANDS ON THE AIR GIOTA IOTA NORTHERNAIGAION SEA (NAS) EUROPE (EU) ISLANDS GREEK ISLANDS GROUPS REFERENCE NUMBERS REFERENCE NUMBERS NAS 019 Πέτρα Petra NAS 020 Άγιος Ιωάννης ή Πόχη AgiosIoannis NAS 021 Σίγκρι Sigri NAS 022 Σεδούσα Sedoussa NAS 023 Καλλονή Kalloni NAS 024 ΑΓΙΟΣ ΕΥΣΤΡΑΤΙΟΣ AGIOS EFSTRATIOS EU 049 NAS 025 Ρούµπος Roumpos NAS 026 ΛΗΜΝΟΣ LIMNOS NAS 027 Κέρος ή Χάρος Keros NAS 028 Σεργίτσι Sergitsi EU 049 NAS 029 ∆ιαβάτες Diavates NAS 030 Πράσο -
Conceptualization and Treatment of Schizophrenia in Lacanian Psychoanalysis: Towards a Clinic of the Sinthome
Middlesex University Research Repository An open access repository of Middlesex University research http://eprints.mdx.ac.uk Grammatopoulos, Ioannis (2016) Conceptualization and treatment of schizophrenia in Lacanian psychoanalysis: towards a clinic of the sinthome. PhD thesis, Middlesex University. [Thesis] Final accepted version (with author’s formatting) This version is available at: https://eprints.mdx.ac.uk/21218/ Copyright: Middlesex University Research Repository makes the University’s research available electronically. Copyright and moral rights to this work are retained by the author and/or other copyright owners unless otherwise stated. The work is supplied on the understanding that any use for commercial gain is strictly forbidden. A copy may be downloaded for personal, non-commercial, research or study without prior permission and without charge. Works, including theses and research projects, may not be reproduced in any format or medium, or extensive quotations taken from them, or their content changed in any way, without first obtaining permission in writing from the copyright holder(s). They may not be sold or exploited commercially in any format or medium without the prior written permission of the copyright holder(s). Full bibliographic details must be given when referring to, or quoting from full items including the author’s name, the title of the work, publication details where relevant (place, publisher, date), pag- ination, and for theses or dissertations the awarding institution, the degree type awarded, and the date of the award. If you believe that any material held in the repository infringes copyright law, please contact the Repository Team at Middlesex University via the following email address: [email protected] The item will be removed from the repository while any claim is being investigated. -
L 10 Official Journal
ISSN 1977-0677 Official Journal L 10 of the European Union Volume 55 English edition Legislation 13 January 2012 Contents II Non-legislative acts DECISIONS 2012/9/EU: ★ Commission Implementing Decision of 18 November 2011 adopting a fifth updated list of sites of Community importance for the Mediterranean biogeographical region (notified under document C(2011) 8172) . 1 2012/10/EU: ★ Commission Implementing Decision of 18 November 2011 adopting a third updated list of sites of Community importance for the Pannonian biogeographical region (notified under document C(2011) 8187) . 103 2012/11/EU: ★ Commission Implementing Decision of 18 November 2011 adopting a fifth updated list of sites of Community importance for the Boreal biogeographical region (notified under document C(2011) 8195) . 130 2012/12/EU: ★ Commission Implementing Decision of 18 November 2011 adopting a fifth updated list of sites of Community importance for the Alpine biogeographical region (notified under document C(2011) 8202) . 339 Price: EUR 10 Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period. The titles of all other acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk. EN 13.1.2012 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 10/1 II (Non-legislative acts) DECISIONS COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION of 18 November 2011 adopting a fifth updated list of sites of Community importance for the Mediterranean biogeographical region (notified under document C(2011) 8172) (2012/9/EU) THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION, 2006/613/EC ( 2 ), 2008/335/EC ( 3), 2009/95/EC ( 4 ), 2010/45/EU ( 5) and 2011/85/EU ( 6). -
Γενικές Πληροφορίες Area: 41.676 Km2
IΔΡΥΜA ΜΕΙΖΟΝΟΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΣΜΟΥ Συγγραφή : Κονιώτη Μαρία , Κονιώτη Μαρία Μετάφραση : Βελέντζας Γεώργιος , Καριώρης Παναγιώτης , Καλογεροπούλου Γεωργία (5/10/2006) Για παραπομπή : Κονιώτη Μαρία , Κονιώτη Μαρία , "Sikinos", 2006, Εγκυκλοπαίδεια Μείζονος Ελληνισμού, Κωνσταντινούπολη URL: <http://www.ehw.gr/l.aspx?id=10457> Περίληψη : Γενικές Πληροφορίες Area: 41.676 km2 Coastline length: 40 km Population: 238 Island capital and its population: Sikinos (238) Administrative structure: Region of South Aegean, Prefecture of the Cyclades, Province of Thera, Community of Sikinos Museums: Byzantine Collection, Folklore Museum Archaeological sites and monuments: Ruins of an ancient city at Agia Marina, Temple-shaped funerary building of the 3d century AD at the ancient cemetery Natural monuments: Mavri Spilia (Blach Cave), Drakontospilies, Drakofrydo. The island has been declared an Important Bird Area of Greece Festivals: Sikinos' Festival (July), Documentary Days (July) Religious feasts: Dormition of Virgin Mary (August 15th), Feast of the Presentation (November 21st), Feast at the Monastery of Pantanassa (March 27th) 1. Geography-Natural environment In the Aegean Sea, there are not only the famous big islands but also numerous small ones with a population of less than 1.000 residents. One of the best known is Sikinos, in the south Aegean Sea, between Ios and Folegandros. Sikinos covers an extent of 41 sq. klm and its population is 238 people. It is one of the most mountainous Cycladic islands. Its highest peak is the mountain Troulos in its centre, with an altitude of 552 m. The southeast side of Sikinos is smooth, while the northwest part of the island is dominated by a sheer drop of 300 m.