Dubai-based publishing house has joined forces with Options Cassoulides Group / Cyprus

Dubai-based Nicholas Publishing International (NPI) has joined forces with Options Cassoulides Group (OCG), a public limited company based in Cyprus, following the conclusion of a Share Purchase Agreement in late December 2005.

Details of the agreement have been made public through an announcement to the Cyprus Stock Exchange however NPI will continue to operate as a family-run business benefiting from the advantage of being part of a global corporation.

'We have identified a number of publishing opportunities in the region and the support and back-up of a multi-national organisation will help us to realise our long-term targets in the shorter term,' said Managing Director, Robert Nicholas.

'NPI is known for its professionalism and the quality of its products, and Options Cassoulides Group will help to support and assist the company with its ambitious growth plans,' said Yiannos Cassoulides, Group CEO. 'As far as the operation of the company is concerned, there will be no changes, however as part of OCG, NPI will be able to utilize the resource of a company with offices in six European countries, its own printing press, the largest publishing house in Cyprus, along with the resources of Travel Trade Gazette Middle East and North Africa. We share the vision of NPI and will help the company to further develop an already highly successful growth plan.'

NPI publishes a range of guides for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) and is the company behind Dubai's leading visitor publication, Concierge Magazine, currently distributed in-room at 56 hotels throughout Dubai.

Options Cassoulides Group is a public limited company with diverse interests, but mainly focused on the travel and tourism industry, with event management companies, a congress division, and the monthly Travel Trade Gazette publication for the Middle East and North Africa. This provides a natural synergy with NPI's MICE products and widens the opportunities for the company to diversify its involvement in regional events.

In 2006, NPI will be launching new publications both in the Gulf market and further afield, as well as opening offices in other destinations. The company was recently appointed to produce a Concierge Magazine for the Ryder Cup 2006, taking place in Ireland, with distribution to corporate guests in 80 hotels. This is the first time that a homegrown magazine concept from Dubai will be taken internationally.

URL: http://www.ameinfo.com/75111.html, 2nd January 2006

Win or lose, Baghdatis will be hailed in Cyprus

Associated Press, 28/1/2006

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) - Cypriot tennis player Marcos Baghdatis will be warmly
welcomed when he returns to his tiny Mediterranean island home, whether he
wins or loses the Australian Open final.

Baghdatis' triumphant streak in the tournament has sparked a wave of
celebrations in soccer-obsessed Cyprus and filled Greek Cypriots with pride.
"Marcos, pluck his feathers," read a large newspaper advertisement placed by
the owners of a chicken farm, referring to top-ranked Roger Federer of
Switzerland, Baghdatis' opponent in Sunday's final.

Other ads urged Marcos to "take the game into his hands."

The 20-year-old's picture has been splashed on the front pages of
newspapers, while his success has forced politics - usually the leading
issue in Cyprus - into the background.

His home town, Limassol, is already preparing a massive welcome for him. The
port city's council has announced it will name a street after him and
establish a Marcos Baghdatis prize for athletes who excel.

His brother, Petros, left for Australia on Friday to be at his side, bearing
gifts from friends and relatives, including a gold cross from Limassol
Bishop Athanasios.

Baghdatis' parents will not attend the final, despite the state offering an
all-expenses-paid trip.

They said they did not want to put an extra burden on their son.

Baghdatis' mother said they will be there in spirit - along with 700,000
Greek Cypriots watching the match on TV or jumbo screens.

Educational Conference in Greece

ΠΑΝΕΠΙΣΤΗΜΙΟ ΠΑΤΡΩΝ
ΠΑΙΔΑΓΩΓΙΚΟ ΤΜΗΜΑ ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΗΣ ΕΚΠΑΙΔΕΥΣΗΣ
ΚΕΝΤΡΟ ΔΙΑΠΟΛΙΤΙΣΜΙΚΗΣ ΕΚΠΑΙΔΕΥΣΗΣ

Αξιότιμοι κύριοι,

Το Κέντρο Διαπολιτισμικής Εκπαίδευσης διοργανώνει το 9ο Διεθνές Συνέδριο με θέμα «Διαπολιτισμική εκπαίδευση - Ελληνικά ως δεύτερη ή ξένη γλώσσα», που αποτελεί συνέχεια των οχτώ προηγούμενων επιτυχημένων Συνεδρίων.

Κύριος ΣΤΟΧΟΣ του Συνεδρίου είναι η διάδοση της ελληνικής γλώσσας και του ελληνικού πολιτισμού πέρα από τα όρια του ελλαδικού χώρου μέσα από μια ουσιαστική προσέγγιση θεμάτων της Διαπολιτισμικής Εκπαίδευσης και της διδασκαλίας της ελληνικής γλώσσας ως δεύτερης ή ξένης, με ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στην παρουσίαση ερευνητικών ανακοινώσεων.

Οι ΘΕΜΑΤΙΚΕΣ ΕΝΟΤΗΤΕΣ (αναλυτική παρουσίαση στην ιστοσελίδα: www.kedek.gr ) είναι οι εξής:
• Θεωρητικές προσεγγίσεις στη Διαπολιτισμική Εκπαίδευση
• Ερευνητικές προσεγγίσεις στο χώρο της Διαπολιτισμικής Εκπαίδευσης
• Η διδασκαλία της ελληνικής σε αλλοδαπούς και παλιννοστούντες μαθητές στην Ελλάδα
• Θεωρητικές προσεγγίσεις στη Διδακτική της ελληνικής ως δεύτερης ή ξένης γλώσσας
• Ερευνητικές προσεγγίσεις στη Διδακτική της ελληνικής ως δεύτερης ή ξένης γλώσσας
• Η ελληνόφωνη εκπαίδευση στο εξωτερικό – Ελληνόφωνες μονάδες, Στατιστικά δεδομένα
• Εκπαιδευτική πολιτική για την ελληνική γλώσσα και τη διάδοσή της στο εξωτερικό
• Υπογεννητικότητα στην Ελλάδα και Διαπολιτισμική Εκπαίδευση
• Διοίκηση σχολικών μονάδων και Διαπολιτισμική Εκπαίδευση
• Διαπολιτισμική Κοινωνική Ψυχολογία

Προσδοκούμε από τους εισηγητές και κυρίως τους εκπαιδευτικούς της αλλοδαπής και της ημεδαπής να ασχοληθούν με καινοτόμες ερευνητικές τεχνικές όπως μελέτη περίπτωσης και έρευνα-δράση, έτσι ώστε να γίνει ο Συνεδριακός θεσμός πιο ουσιαστικός όσο αναφορά την παροχή συγκεκριμένης γνώσης, πρακτικής εφαρμογής, μεθόδων και διαδικασιών.

Το ΣΥΝΕΔΡΙΟ ΑΠΕΥΘΥΝΕΤΑΙ σε πανεπιστημιακούς, προπτυχιακούς και μεταπτυχιακούς φοιτητές, στελέχη εκπαίδευσης, εκπαιδευτικούς Α’/θμιας και Β’/θμιας εκπαίδευσης από την Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό, ερευνητές, στελέχη τοπικής αυτοδιοίκησης και σε κάθε ενδιαφερόμενο.
Το ΚΟΣΤΟΣ ΣΥΜΜΕΤΟΧΗΣ για τους ακροατές του συνεδρίου είναι 50 Ευρώ και για τους φοιτητές 30 Ευρώ.

ΠΡΟΤΑΣΕΙΣ ΓΙΑ ΑΝΑΚΟΙΝΩΣΕΙΣ: Οι ενδιαφερόμενοι θα πρέπει να στείλουν μέχρι τις 15 Μαΐου 2006: 1) έντυπο συμμετοχής, 2) ολόκληρο το κείμενο της ανακοίνωσής τους, έτοιμο προς δημοσίευση, σε ηλεκτρονική μορφή (δισκέτα ή e-mail), το οποίο δε θα ξεπερνά τις 8 σελίδες Α4 (μαζί με τη βιβλιογραφία) σε γραμματοσειρά: Times New Roman Greek, 12 pt. – διάστιχο μονό, 3) περίληψη στα αγγλικά 10-15 σειρές, 4) σύντομο βιογραφικό σημείωμα μέχρι 10 γραμμές.

Τα Πρακτικά θα διανεμηθούν τις ημέρες του Συνεδρίου σε όλους τους Συνέδρους σε ηλεκτρονική μορφή. Κείμενα ανακοινώσεων που θα παραδοθούν μόνο σε έντυπη μορφή δε θα γίνουν αποδεκτά Οι ανακοινώσεις θα πρέπει να είναι πρωτότυπες, δηλαδή να μην έχουν παρουσιαστεί ή δημοσιευτεί.

Όλες οι εργασίες θα κριθούν από την Επιστημονική Επιτροπή και οι εισηγητές θα ενημερωθούν εγκαίρως.

ΔΗΛΩΣΕΙΣ ΣΥΜΜΕΤΟΧΗΣ ΓΙΑ ΤΟΥΣ ΑΚΡΟΑΤΕΣ: Οι δηλώσεις συμμετοχής για τους ακροατές θα γίνονται αποδεκτές μέχρι τις 30 Ιουνίου 2006

ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΕΣ ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΙΕΣ στο πλήρες κείμενο της ανακοίνωσης στην ιστοσελίδα μας (www.kedek.gr)

Ο Πρόεδρος της Οργανωτικής Επιτροπής
Παντελής Γεωργογιάννης - Καθηγητής

Further information at: http://kedek.ip-gr.com/patra.php

List of Exhibitors in the Cyprus Pavilion at the Gulf Food Exhibition in Dubai (19-22 February 2006)

A. FOOD & DRINKS
1. LISKO FOODSTUFF LTD
P.O.Box 42106,
6531 Larnaca-Cyprus.
Tel.: 00357-24-530611
Fax: 00357-24-530704
E-mail: mail@lisko.com.cy
Web Site: http://www.lisko.com.cy/
Representative: Mr. Kyriacos Mbiros
Bulgur wheat, Frozen pasta filled with Halloumi cheese, Puff pastry snacks with different fillings, Pastry flake, kunafa, catering snacks etc.

2. M.G. CHRISTODOULOU LTD. – FINO FOODS
P.O.Box 20008
1600 Nicosia-Cyprus.
Tel.: 00357-22-456150
Fax: 00357-22-678800
E-mail: info@mgc.com.cy
Web Site: www.mgc.com.cy
Representatives: Mr. Marios Christodoulou
Foodstuffs: Halloumi cheese, Anari cheese, Yoghurt, Pastry leaves, Kounafa, Jams and Marmelades.

3. FAMAGUSTA MACARONI FACTORY (1977) LTD
P.O.Box 54455,
3724 Limassol-Cyprus.
Tel.: 00357-25-724798
Fax: 00357-25-725661
E-mail: famafa77@logosnet.com.cy
Representative: Mr. George Hadjitheodosiou
Pasta products, flour retail pack.

4. CHRISTIS DAIRIES LTD.,
P.O.Box 51148
3502 Limassol-Cyprus.
Tel.: 00357-25-726280
Fax: 00357-25-726260
E-mail: exports@christis.com.cy
Web Site: http://www.christis.com.cy/
Representative: Mr. Stefanos Aloneftis
Cheese and dairy products.

5. NEW SEVEGEP LTD
P.O.Box 24851,
1304 Nicosia-Cyprus.
Tel.: 00357-22-821121
Fax: 00357-22-823442
E-mail: sevegep@spidernet.com.cy
Web Site: http://www.new-sevegep.com.cy/
Representative: Mr. Demetris Thoma
Fruit Juices packed in tetra-pack, concentrates and facilities for private label.

6. CHR. & C. MITSIDES LTD
P.O.Box 21778,
1513 Nicosia-Cyprus.
Tel.: 00357-22-572020
Fax: 00357-22-610222
E-mail: info@mitsidesgroup.com
Web Site: http://www.mitsidesgroup.com/
Representative: Mr. Dinos Mitsides
Pasta, Flour, Pasta Sauces, Canned tomatoes, Noodles, Oil, etc.

7. S.M. TRYFON MANUFACTURING LTD
P.O.Box 24591
1301 Nicosia-Cyprus.
Tel.: 00357-22-677272
Fax: 00357-22-680498
E-mail: sales@tryfon.com.cy
Web Site: http://www.tryfon.com.cy/
Representative: Mr. Marcos Tryfon
“Jango” Drink Powder (Fruit), “Coral” Jelly, Cream Caramel, Cream Topping, Dumpling Mix etc.

8. ALION VEGETABLES & FRUIT CO LTD
P.O.Box 11008
2540 Dali – Cyprus
Tel.: 22-870644, 99-623751
Fax: 22-524188
E-mail: av7cl@spidernet.com.cy
Web Site: http://www.alionveg.com/
Representative: Mr. Philip Philippou
Spinach, Coriander, Methi, Mint, Parsley, Greens Rocca, Dill, Basil, Chives, Marjoram, Rosemary, Tarragon, Oregano, Sage, Thyme, Roccola, Chervil, Melissa and Chillies.

9. ΚΕΑΝ SOFT DRINKS LTD
P.O.Box 50300
3603 Limassol-Cyprus.
Tel.: 00357-25-883100
Fax: 00357-25-324477
E-mail: andreas@keanltd.com.cy
Web Site: www.kean.com.cy
Representative: Mr. Andreas Ergatoudes
Juices, Drinks and Nectars.

10. M & T MAMAS KETTLE LTD
P.O.Box 36556
5523 Dasos Achnas-Cyprus.
Tel.: 00357-24-824700, 99-320199
Fax: 00357-24-824702
E-mail: info@mamaschips.com
Representative: Mr. Theodosis Vassiliou
Hand cooked potatoes crisps, other extruded snacks.

11. COYIO LTD
P.O. Box 59513
4010 Limassol-Cyprus
Tel.: 00357-25-713025
Fax: 00357-25-399801
E-mail: coyio@zenon.logos.cy.net
Web Site: http://www.coyio.com/
Representative: Mr. Andreas Papanisiforou
Peanuts brittle (pasteli), Muffins, Swissrolls, Mash mallow, Coconut bars, Coconut covered with cocoa.

12. PRESTOS CONFECTIONERY LTD
P.O.Box 60755
8107 Paphos-Cyprus.
Tel.: 00357-26-933355
Fax: 00357-26-952250
Representative: Mrs. Androulla Hadjialexandrou
Frozen Fyllo Pastry
Kateifi and Puff Pastry.

13. AVGOUSTINOS FOOD INDUSTRY LTD
P.O. Box: 57379
3315 Limassol-Cyprus.
Tel.: 00357-25-870919, 25-780080
Fax: 00357-780081
Representative: Mr. Avgoustis Avgousti
Ravioli, Tortellini, burgers, Cheese pie, Sausages pie, Olive pie, Croisant, Pizzas (difference sizes and flavour)

14. GEORGINA LTD – PASTRY MANUFACTURERS
5380 Dherynia
Tel.: 00357-23-824140
Fax: 00357-23-827240
E-mail: georginapastry@cytanet.com.cy
Representative: Mr Andreas Panayi
Puff pastry products (olive rolls, cheese rolls, sausage rolls), Ravioli, tortellini, Pizzas, Croissant long life.

15. PETROU BROS DAIRY PRODUCTS LTD
P.O.Box 40260,
6303 Larnaca-Cyprus.
Tel.: 00357-24-661210
Fax: 00357-24-662557
E-mail: petroubros@cytanet.com.cy
Representative: Mr. George Petrou
Halloumi, Fetta, Anari

16. PITTAS DAIRY INDUSTRIES LTD
P.O.Box 21600
1511 Nicosia-Cyprus.
Tel.: 00357-22-664200
Fax: 00357-22-661247
E-mail: info@pittas.com
Web site: http://www.pittas.com/
Representative: Mr. John Pittas
Halloumi, anari, fetta, kefalotyri, Yogurt.

17. CONFYTASTY LTD
P.O.Box 33506
5315 Paralimni – Cyprus
Tel.: 00357-23-731333
Fax: 00357-23-731334
E-mail: confytasty@cytanet.com.cy
Representative: Mr. Panayiotis Christodoulou
Frozen foodstuff.

18. CHOCOKING MANUFACTURING & TRADING LTD
P.O. Box 36054
5380 Dherynia
Tel: 00357-23-820840
Fax: 00357-23-820397
Representative: Mr. Stavros Soteriou
Shaped filled chocolates (bulk & packed), Couverture blocks, Chocolate spreads.

19. OSCAR SPICES & HERBS LTD
P.O. Box 70141
4151 Limassol
Tel.: 00357-25-821250
Fax: 00357-25-821251
E-mail: oscarsp@cytanet.com.cy
Representative: Mr. George Nicolaou
Herbs, Spices, Confectionery materials, Legumes, Tea bags, Rice.

20. PHILIPPOS A. TRICOMITIS & SONS LTD
Poseidonos 3, Ay. Sylas Industrial Zone
4180 Limassol
Tel.: 00357-25-394765
Fax: 00357-25-390618
Representative: Mr. Philippos Tricomitis
Dairy products, Halloumi.

21. NICOS E. KLAPPIS & SONS LTD
Paphos Street No. 34
3051 Limassol
Tel.: 00357-25-572088
Fax: 00357-25-5723933
E-mail: clappis@cytanet.com.cy
Web Site: www.klappis.com
Representative: Mr. Pambos Klappis
Beef burger, chicken burger, chicken nuggets, beef and chicken schnitzel beef and chicken cordon bleu.

22. APOLLO PASTRIES LTD
P.O. Box 54373
3723 Limassol
Tel.: 00357-25-724208
Fax: 00357-25-727488
Representative: Mr. Haris Charalambides
Fillo pastry leaves, Kunnafah (kataifi)

23. TAMASOS QUAILS LTD
P.O.Box 23881
1687 Nicosia
Tel.: 00357-22-465600
Fax: 00357-22-622990
E-mail: mintikkis@mintikkis.com.cy
Representative: Mr. Y. Petrides
EUREKA LTD
P.O.BOX 50470
3605 Limassol-Cyprus
Tel.00357-25-831000
Fax. 00357-25-831020
E-mail: eureka@ eureka.com.cy
Web site: http://www.eureka.com.cy/
Representative: Mr. George Lunghis
Frozen quails, pickled quails eggs, fresh quail eggs. Jelly,cream caramel,rice pudding and cream topping.

B.BON-FOOD PRODUCTS
24. LORDOS UNITED PLASTICS LTD
P.O.Box 51358
3504 Limassol-Cyprus.
Tel.: 00357-25-885555
Fax: 00357-25-885588
E-mail: lordos@lordosplastics.com
Web Site: http://www.lordosplastics.com/
Representative: Mr. Mike Chrysochos
Plastic Household and Packaging Items

25. PHIL. ANDREOU
P.O.Box 50352
3603 Limassol-Cyprus.
Tel.: 00357-25-865000
Fax: 00357-25-811111
E-mail: info@phil-andreou.com
Web Site: www.phil-andreou.com
Representative: Mr George Ellinas
Display Stands, POS materials.

26. THOMASON MACHINERY LTD
P.O. Box 51487
3506 Limassol
Tel.: 00357-25-391355
Fax: 00357-25-394124
E-mail: thomason@cytanet.com.cy
Web Site: www.thomason.com.cy
Representative: Mr. Chris Thomas
1. P PRINTWAYS C.B. LTD
P.O.BOX 51061
3501 Limassol-Cyprus
Tel.: 00357-25-577088
Fax: 00357-25-577099
E-mail:info@ printwayscb.com
Representative:Mr. George Ioannides
Filling, capping, labelling
Form/ Fill/ Seal for sachets,
Flow wrapping, induction cap seal, cans seamer, shrink wrapping, printing machines for food products.
Printing products for the catering and beverage industry (coasters,table mats e.t.c.), Self adhesive labels for the Food and Wine industry.

C. WINES & SPIRITS
27. LOEL LTD
P.O.Box 50139
Limassol-Cyprus.
Tel.: 00357-25-202020
Fax: 00357-25-564042
E-mail: loel@zenon.logos.cy.net
Web Site: http://www.loel.com.cy/
Representative: Mrs Anna Gonzalez
For the hall of (wines-spirits), wines, spirits, juices.

28. ETKO LTD
P.O. Box: 50261
3602 Limassol
Tel.: 00357-25-573391
Fax: 00357-25-877722
E-mail: exports@etkowines.com
Web Site: www.etkowines.com
Representative: Mrs. Olivia Hadjipavlou
Wines and Commandaria.

29. KEO DIMOSIA LTD
P.O. Box 50209
3602 Limassol
Tel.: 00357-25-3100
Fax: 00357-25-573429
E-mail: keo@keogroup.com
Representative: Mr. Phanos Loucaides
Wines, Juices, mineral water and spirits.

30. NICOLAIDES BROS WINERY LTD
Phidiou street 24,
3075 Limassol
Tel.: 00357-25-333821
Fax: 00357-25-221709
E-mail: winenic@spiderne.com.cy
Representative: Mr. Nicolaides Nicos
Wines.

31. AES AMBELIS WINERY LTD
P.O.Box 27322
1644 Nicosia
Tel.: 00357-99-651361/ 99-635469/99-651361
Fax: 00357-22-818057
E-mail: aesambelis@landmark.com.cy
Representative: Mr. George Tripatsas
Wines.

THERE ARE ANOTHER TWO COMPANIES TO BE VERIFIED.

LIST PROVIDED BY THE CYPRUS TRADE CENTRE IN DUBAI
Tel: 04-2282411
E-mail: cycentre@emirates.net.ae

Study on the perception of Europe by Emirati citizens

You may be interested to read the findings of the research by Nelli
Kostoulas-Makrakis, an esteemed member of our Hellenic-UAE Cultural Society.

It has been published in the International Education Journal, 2005, 6(4),
501-511

We believe that it is interesting to read how Europe is perceived by
non-Europeans. This image of Europe and Europeans is explored based on the
perceptions of 478 Emirati prospective teachers.

Should you wish to read more please click at:

http://ehlt.flinders.edu.au/education/iej/articles/v6n4/kostoulas/paper.pdf

Have a good reading

Best Regards

Daphne Saccopoulos
Hellenic-UAE Cultural Society

Additional notes:
Title of the study: Emirati pre-service teachers' perceptions of Europe and
Europeans and their teaching implications

Contact details of the researcher:
Nelly Kostoulas-Makrakis
University of the Aegean, Greece
E-mail: kostoula@rhodes.aegean.gr

Summary of the Study:
In our increasingly globalised world, it is very important to see how Europe
is perceived by non-Europeans and especially from people who have for a long
time been considered the 'Other'. In the study reported here, the image of
Europe and Europeans is explored based on the perceptions of 478 Emirati
(United Arab Emirates citizens) prospective teachers. In general, the
results reveal that the respondents' perceptions of Europe and Europeans are
mainly negative, although there are also some positive and neutral
perceptions. Emirati perceptions of Europe and Europeans confer to one major
point that Europe represents economic, scientific and technological
development but Europeans lack moral values. The findings have to be
understood as reflecting the socio-cultural, political and historical milieu
to which the subjects of the present study have been exposed. Suggestions to
teaching methods, school curricula and study programs are made.

Link to International Education Journal: http://iej.cjb.net/