Christos Lambrakis was born on February 24, 1934 and has written a great path in the economic, social and political life of Greece, with a particularly strong imprint on the Press and Culture.
Since 1957, when he took over “Vima” and “Nea” as the head of the Lambrakis Journalistic Organization, he remained firmly committed to the ideals of democracy and the upgrading of the press and information.
In 1968 he received the “Golden Pen of Freedom” from the World Federation of Publishers for his stand once morest the Dictatorship.
Culture was the second nature of Christos Lambrakis, a founding member of the “Friends of Music” Association from 1953, and its president from 1977 until his death.
Creator of the Athens Concert Hall and also of the non-profit Lambrakis Foundation, he demonstrated in practice his interest in the place and its development.
In its 33 years of operation, the Lambrakis Foundation has contributed to the upgrading of the educational opportunities of Greeks with its study and educational work in areas related to the development of the country, such as new technologies, innovation, entrepreneurship, the connection of education with the labor market, volunteerism, active citizenship, climate change, sustainable development, love of reading, creative writing, equality and the cultivation of so-called soft skills in students.
With a sense of responsibility and debt towards History, and on the occasion of the ninety years since the birth of Christos Lambrakis, the Lambrakis Foundation honors the memory of its founder by organizing a scientific conference on February 24th entitled “Christos Lambrakis and Recent History”.
Acclaimed historians and academics will talk regarding the public presence of Christos Lambrakis, contributing to the recognition and fuller understanding of his multifarious role in the public life of Greece.
The conference is open to the public.
Those interested can register for free participation here and be informed regarding the conference and detailed program here
Scientific conference: “Christos Lambrakis and Recent History”
Saturday, February 24, 2024
10.00 – 17.00
Benaki Museum, Piraeus 138, Athens 118 54
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