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European Day of Languages celebrations in Greece

Overview

In preparation for the European Day of Languages on September 26, 2026, various educational and cultural initiatives are being organized across Greece.

In Thessaloniki, the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is hosting events through its Department of French Language and Literature. These include ‘Glossodromio 2026’, a digital language awareness competition for middle and high school students, and a scientific seminar titled ‘Culture through Theatrical Practice and Foreign Language’ which examines intercultural communication and embodied learning.

Simultaneously, the city of Larissa is organizing an interactive celebration at Post Office Square. This event features educators specializing in languages such as English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Russian. Activities include language games, creative workshops, and a ‘Language Passport’ program for children, alongside student projects from local schools centered on the theme ‘Our languages unite us!’

Entities

European Day of Languages · Council of Europe · Municipality of Larissa · Department of French Language and Literature · Larissa

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    European Day of Languages promotes linguistic diversity

    The European Day of Languages, established by the Council of Europe, celebrates linguistic diversity and promotes multilingualism through various educational activities and cultural events across Europe.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Aristotle University of Thessaloniki celebrates European Day of Languages

    Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is hosting a digital language competition and a scientific seminar to celebrate the European Day of Languages this September.

Sources

auth.gr · ertnews.gr · larissanet.gr · larissapress.gr · positanonews.it · uebersetzerportal.de