Η Τουρκία προετοιμάζεται για τη σύνοδο κορυφής του ΝΑΤΟ που θα πραγματοποιηθεί στις 7 και 8 Ιουλίου στην ‘Αγκυρα υπό την προεδρία του Ρετζέπ Ταγίπ Ερντογάν. Σύμφωνα με τη Διεύθυνση Επικοινωνίας της τουρκικής προεδρίας έχουν ολοκληρωθεί οι οργανωτικές και επιχειρησιακές προετοιμασίες, ενώ δόθηκαν στη δημοσιότητα αναλυτικά στοιχεία για τη συμμετοχή, τα μέτρα ασφαλείας και τις υποδομές της συνόδου. Σε σχέση με τις συμμετοχές και τη διοργάνωση, η Διεύθυνση Επικοινωνίας της τουρκικής προεδρίας αναφέρει ότι η ‘Αγκυρα θα φιλοξενήσει μία από τις μεγαλύτερες συνόδους στην ιστορία του ΝΑΤΟ, με τη συμμετοχή των ηγετών των κρατών-μελών και πολυάριθμων διεθνών αντιπροσωπειών. Όπως επισημαίνεται, η 36η Σύνοδος Κορυφής των αρχηγών κρατών και κυβερνήσεων του ΝΑΤΟ θα πραγματοποιηθεί στις 7 και 8 Ιουλίου στο Προεδρικό Συγκρότημα της ‘Αγκυρας, υπό την προεδρία του Ρετζέπ Ταγίπ Ερντογάν. Σύμφωνα με τα στοιχεία που δημοσιοποίησε η Διεύθυνση Επικοινωνίας, στη σύνοδο θα συμμετάσχουν οι ηγέτες και των 32 κρατών-μελών του ΝΑΤΟ, πολλοί προσκεκλημένοι ηγέτες, περίπου 100 υπουργοί, καθώς και μεγάλος αριθμός διπλωματών και εκπροσώπων διεθνών οργανισμών. Όσον αφορά τα μέτρα ασφαλείας, η Διεύθυνση Επικοινωνίας δίνει ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στην επιχείρηση ασφαλείας που θα συνοδεύσει τη διοργάνωση, παραθέτοντας αναλυτικά στοιχεία για το προσωπικό που θα αναπτυχθεί. Ειδικότερα, για την ασφάλεια της συνόδου θα αναπτυχθούν συνολικά 56.288 άνδρες ασφαλείας, εκ των οποίων 48.841 αστυνομικοί, 7.447 στελέχη της χωροφυλακής και 639 στελέχη κυβερνοασφάλειας. Παράλληλα, για τις μετακινήσεις των αποστολών θα χρησιμοποιηθούν τρία αεροδρόμια. Για τα μέσα ενημέρωσης, η Διεύθυνση Επικοινωνίας παρουσιάζει επίσης τις υποδομές που έχουν προβλεφθεί για την κάλυψη της συνόδου από τα διεθνή μέσα ενημέρωσης. Όπως αναφέρεται, περίπου 3.000 δημοσιογράφοι αναμένεται να καλύψουν τη σύνοδο. Υπό τον συντονισμό της Διεύθυνσης Επικοινωνίας, το κρατικό κανάλι TRT θα πραγματοποιήσει τηλεοπτική κάλυψη από 26 σημεία, χρησιμοποιώντας 96 κάμερες και 18 οχήματα εξωτερικών μεταδόσεων. Η Προεδρική Εθνική Βιβλιοθήκη θα λειτουργήσει ως διεθνές κέντρο Τύπου διαθέτοντας 1.800 θέσεις εργασίας, 40 αίθουσες μοντάζ και περισσότερα από 100 σημεία ζωντανών μεταδόσεων. Σε όλη την ‘Αγκυρα θα λειτουργήσουν επίσης 5.000 υπαίθρια σημεία ενημέρωσης και προβολής. Η Διεύθυνση Επικοινωνίας αναφέρει ακόμη ότι, παράλληλα με τις εργασίες της συνόδου, θα πραγματοποιηθεί σειρά παράλληλων δράσεων. Συγκεκριμένα, προβλέπεται η διοργάνωση πολλών θεματικών πάνελ, εργαστηρίων (workshops) και άλλων παράλληλων εκδηλώσεων στο πλαίσιο της συνόδου κορυφής του ΝΑΤΟ. Πηγή: ΑΠΕ-ΜΠΕ www.ertnews.gr

H “γαλανόλευκη” εμφανίστηκε αγνώριστη στο παρκέ της “SUNEL Arena”, έχασε από την Πορτογαλία με 56-71 και πλέον τα πράγματα έγιναν αρκετά δύσκολα για την πρόκριση στο Παγκόσμιο Κύπελλο του 2027. Η Ελλάδα πέρασε στον δεύτερο γύρο των προκριματικών, όμως θα κουβαλήσει το ρεκόρ της (3-3) στον όμιλο με τις Ισπανία (5-1), Ουκρανία (4-2) και Γεωργία (3-3) και εκεί τα στραβοπατήματα απαγορεύονται σε μεγάλο βαθμό. “Δήμιοι” για την ελληνική ομάδα ήταν οι Λίζμποα (16π.) και Μπρίτο (17π.), ενώ για τη χώρα μας οι Μήτρου Λονγκ (11π.) και Τολιόπουλος (10π.), ήταν οι μοναδικοί διψήφιοι για το σύνολο του Βασίλη Σπανούλη. Νωθρό ήταν το ξεκίνημα της Ελλάδας, η οποία δεν βρήκε το δρόμο προς το καλάθι στα πρώτα τέσσερα λεπτά του παιχνιδιού και το 0-6, έκανε τον κόουτς Σπανούλη ανήσυχο. Ο Μπρίτο δημιούργησε αρκετά προβλήματα στην άμυνα της χώρας μας, όμως όσο τα περιφερειακά σουτ, ήταν άστοχα, τόσο οι γηπεδούχοι έμεναν κοντά στο σκορ. Οι Χαραλαμπόπουλος, Λαρεντζάκης και Τολιόπουλος με την ατομική τους ποιότητα, έκαναν το 9-6, όμως οι Πορτογάλοι με τον Γουίλιαμς, έκλεισαν την πρώτη περίοδο, εκμεταλλευόμενοι τα επιθετικά ριμπάουντ μπροστά στο σκορ. Στη συνέχεια το αντιπροσωπευτικό μας συγκρότημα βελτίωσε την αμυντική της λειτουργία, όμως η περιφερειακή της εκτέλεση ήταν κακή (2/14τριπ.), ενώ δεν έβρισκε και λύσεις από τους Κουζέλογλου και Κακλαμανάκη. Οι παίκτες του Γκόμεζ χωρίς να είναι κάτι το εξαιρετικό, διατηρούσαν ένα προβάδισμα της τάξεως των τεσσάρων πόντων (21-25). Το παιχνίδι δεν ήταν καλό ποιοτικά, οι δύο χώρες έκαναν αβίαστα λάθη και οι φιλοξενούμενοι δεν έχαναν το προβάδισμα (23-26). Ο Μοντέριο μεγάλωσε ακόμα περισσότερο τη διαφορά (23-28), με τον κόουτς Σπανούλη να καλεί τάιμ άουτ, ώστε να σχεδιάσει την τελευταία επίθεση του ημιχρόνου για την εθνική ομάδα. Ο Μήτρου Λονγκ αστόχησε σε δύσκολο lay up και το 23-28 σίγουρα έβαζε πίεση στους Έλληνες διεθνείς. Η Ελλάδα πάλι δεν μπήκε ζεστή στο παιχνίδι και ευτυχώς ο Παπανικολάου ευστόχησε σε ένα τρίποντο, μειώνοντας σε 26-29, όμως εικόνα της χώρας μας, ήταν τουλάχιστον προβληματική. H Πορτογαλία ένιωθε πολύ άνετη στη “SUNEL Arena”, σκόραρε όπως ήθελε και το 30-41, σίγουρα έφερε σκεπτικισμό στην ελληνική ομάδα. Ο Λιζμπόα έκανε μεγάλη ζημιά σε αυτή την περίοδο και παρά τη βελτίωση στην επίθεση της Ελλάδας, το 42-53 έδινε μεγάλο ψυχολογικό προβάδισμα στην Πορτογαλία. Ο Βούτσο έδωσε προβάδισμα 14 πόντων στην Πορτογαλία, ενώ με νέο σουτ τριών πόντων του Γουίλιαμς, το σκορ διαμορφώθηκε στο 42-60. Ο Μπρίτο με δύσκολο σουτ, έγραψε το 42-62, με την Ελλάδα να μην έχει ψυχολογία σε άμυνα και επίθεση. Ο Μωραΐτης με έξι σερί πόντους, μείωσε τη διαφορά στους 14 (48-62), κέρδισε επιθετικό φάουλ και το μομέντουμ, ίσως να άλλαξε χέρια. Οι φιλοξενούμενοι έμειναν άποντοι για περίπου τρία λεπτά, η Ελλάδα είχε μειώσει σε 53-63 με 3:25 για το τέλος του αγώνα. Οι παίκτες του Σπανούλη, προσπάθησαν, όμως τα άστοχα σουτ, τα χαμένα ριμπάουντ, αλλά και οι χαμένες βολές, έδωσαν το ροζ φύλλο αγώνα στην Πορτογαλία με σκορ 56-71 και πλέον η πρόκριση στο Mundobasket έγινε περίπλοκη υπόθεση. Τα δεκάλεπτα: 15-19, 23-28, 42-53, 56-71 www.ertnews.gr

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Margites was an archetypal fool whose profound ineptitude made people laugh and laid the groundwork for future comedies. Credit: Greek Reporter archive The story of Margites is a fascinating example of an early ancient Greek comedy that predates much of the conventional literature we all know. Margites was the archetypal fool, a man utterly inept and hilariously oblivious of his ineptitude; a character that made thousands of ancient Greeks laugh with his ability to navigate life despite being what we could call ”an idiot”. Unfortunately, only fragments and references of this fascinating work survive, but despite that, its profound impact on subsequent literary traditions is undeniable. The Homeric links to Margites The precise origins and the actual author of “Margites” remain a mystery that classicists from around the world have been trying to solve for centuries. Often attributed to Homer, Aristotle himself drew parallels between “Margites” and Greek comedies, much like seeing the “Iliad” and “Odyssey” as parents to tragedy. Nonetheless, this attribution is still not confirmed by scholarly experts. Harpocration supported the theory that Margites was one of Homer’s epics too, though Basil of Caesarea remained sceptical, arguing that this was probably not correct. The medieval Suda encyclopedia attributed it to Pigres of Halicarnassus, making the whole issue of who wrote Margites a true enigma. Unlike the famous Homeric epics of the “Iliad” and the “Odyssey”, “Margites” is something completely different to these two. It was a playful, mocking work dedicated to making a parody of an enlightened mentor. While Margites is often attributed to Homer by ancient sources like Aristotle, modern scholars cannot definitively confirm that the epic poet was indeed its author. Credit: British Museum, Public domain Who was Margites? Margites was a man of many undeniable talents but a master of none. His defining characteristic was an utter lack of practical skill coupled with astonishing self-confidence that made him the archetypal character of a good comedy. He was so naive that he “did not know which parent had given birth to him,” as Aristotle described him in his Nicomachean Ethics. The line perfectly captures his incompetence as “He knew many things but knew all badly.” (“πολλὰ ᾔδει Μαρσίτης, ἀλλὰ κακῶς ᾔδει· καὶ γὰρ οὐκ ᾔδει ὅτε μὴ μήτηρ αὐτὸν ἔτικτεν.”) The work of Margites had an unusual composition, as it mixed hexameter and iambic lines, similar to the “Batrachomyomachia.” The Batrachomyomachia, or Battle of the Frogs and Mice, was an ancient Greek comic epic that parodies the heroic style of Homeric poetry through a mock-war between animals. Although traditionally attributed to Homer, it was likely written by an unknown author during the Hellenistic period (3rd–2nd century BC). Margites undoubtedly focuses on the funny and sometimes foolish aspect of a man rather than on topics such as divine intervention or ethical considerations, like other known ancient Greek pieces of literary art. Is Margites the beginning of Greek comedy? As the story of Margites predates Aristophanes by many centuries, it is believed it is a foundational work in the evolution of Greek comedy, so much so as to consider it the beginning of what we now know as ancient Greek comedy. Margites offers readers a satirical portrait of a man so foolish that the poem delivers a sophisticated critique of superficial knowledge and societal vanity that sounds exceptionally relevant today. Even though we only know small parts of it, we can say that it was a didactic poem in reverse, as it was teaching not what to be, but what to avoid. Its humorous approach, mocking empty rhetoric and the illusion of wisdom, became a foundational stone upon which numerous comedies were based later in time. Margites introduced archetypes that became favourites in the world of comedy: ignorant polymaths, the doomed innovators, the overconfident fools undone by their hubris. The term margitomanēs (“mad as Margites”) became a term in the Greek language meaning useless stupidity, used for those who boasted about their knowledge but were clearly and blatantly stupid. Margites is widely regarded by scholars as a foundational work in the evolution of ancient Greek comedy, establishing archetypes of the foolish anti-hero and satirical critiques. Credit: Greek Reporter archive Despite not knowing the full extent of the work, Margites remains an important piece of ancient Greek literature. Only a few fragments of Margites survive today, preserved indirectly through quotations and references by later authors like Aristotle, Plato and entries in the Suda lexicon. The most famous line, cited by Aristotle in his Poetics, describes Margites as a man who “knew many things, but all badly,” capturing the essence of the foolish anti-hero. Though the full poem is lost, these fragments reveal that Margites was a mock-epic, parodying the heroic style while offering social satire that made it popular. Margites may only survive in little fragments, but its importance and relevance are still big in Greek comedy and satire. By humorously exposing human stupidity and false wisdom, it laid the groundwork for the rich Greek comedic tradition that continues to influence us even to this day.

Many writings have been falsely attributed to Greek philosopher Aristotle. The scribes were called Pseudo-Aristotle by later scholars. Yet, even the imitations of Aristotelian texts contributed to popularizing Ancient Greek philosophy. Fresco depicting Aristotle with his students. Painting by Gustan Adolph Spangenberg c. 1883-1888 Public Domain For many centuries, Aristotle was regarded as one of the highest intellectual authorities in philosophy, science, politics, and ethics, and his influence was later extended and reshaped through Pseudo-Aristotle writings attributed to him. His writings shaped Western thought across the ancient, medieval, and early modern worlds, though not all works circulating under his name were genuinely authored by him. Scholars use the term “Pseudo-Aristotle” to refer to the unknown writers whose texts were mistakenly or intentionally attributed to Aristotle. These works became an important part of the Aristotelian tradition, shaping how his ideas were received across generations. The term does not refer to a single individual but to a collective label for anonymous authors working across different periods and regions. Some wrote only a few decades after Aristotle’s death in 322 BC, while others lived centuries later. Because their identities are unknown, modern scholars refer to them simply as “Pseudo-Aristotle,” followed by the title of the work in question. Aristotle’s original writings remained foundational for intellectual life over two millennia, as attaching his name to a text immediately conferred authority. Attribution was occasionally deliberate but often resulted from errors in copying, preservation, and manuscript transmission. As English scholar of Aristotelian philosophy Jonathan Barnes explains, “The Aristotelian corpus is not a homogeneous collection; it contains works of different dates, origins, and levels of authenticity.” This means the body of writings associated with Aristotle evolved over centuries rather than existing as a fixed collection in antiquity. Pseudo-Aristotle, misattribution, and Aristotle’s intellectual influence One reason for the emergence of Pseudo-Aristotelian works lies in the nature of ancient libraries and manuscript culture. Texts were copied by hand, titles were sometimes lost, and scribes occasionally attributed anonymous writings to well-known authors. At the same time, Aristotle’s students continued to develop topics he had explored, making it increasingly challenging for later readers to distinguish the master’s original works from those of his followers. As manuscripts circulated and changed hands, such misattributions became more frequent. A further factor was the enduring influence of Aristotle’s school, the Lyceum. His successors expanded his research in biology, ethics, politics, and natural philosophy, often adopting similar methods and terminology. Because of this close intellectual alignment, their writings were frequently mistaken for Aristotle’s own. In some cases, these texts may even preserve ideas derived from his lectures rather than from works he personally authored. The most well-known works of Pseudo-Aristotle and their influence Among the most well-known pseudo-Aristotelian works is Problems, a vast collection of questions and answers covering medicine, psychology, music, natural science, and everyday life. It addresses practical questions such as why people yawn, why certain foods affect health differently, and why music influences emotions. Although parts of the collection may preserve material originating in Aristotle’s school, modern scholars generally agree that the work was compiled over a long period by multiple authors rather than by Aristotle himself. History professor Robert Mayhew explains: “The Problems offered readers a way of engaging with Aristotelian science through familiar questions rather than abstract theoretical treatises” (The Aristotelian Problemata Physica, 2015). Another significant example is On the Cosmos, a philosophical treatise describing the structure of the universe and the divine order governing it. The work presents ideas that differ in significant ways from Aristotle’s own cosmology, incorporating elements from later philosophical traditions, particularly Stoicism. Because of these differences in language, style, and doctrine, scholars no longer consider it an authentic Aristotelian work. The Secret of Secrets offers an even more striking case. Originally composed in Arabic and later translated into Latin, it presents itself as a letter from Aristotle to Alexander the Great, offering advice on politics, medicine, ethics, warfare, and governance. Medieval readers widely accepted it as genuine, and it became one of the most influential texts in Europe. Kings, scholars, and physicians studied it alongside Aristotle’s authentic works, and it was only during the Renaissance and the rise of modern textual criticism that its non-Aristotelian origin was recognized. “The Secret of Secrets was one of the most influential books of the Middle Ages, rivaling the Bible in the number of surviving manuscripts,” wrote the academic Steven J. Williams in his manuscript The Secret of Secrets: The Scholarly Career of a Pseudo-Aristotelian Text. Determining authenticity Linguistic analysis has played a crucial role in identifying pseudo-Aristotelian writings. Every author has distinctive patterns in vocabulary, grammar, and style, and by comparing disputed texts with Aristotle’s authentic works, scholars have identified significant differences. German-American classicist Werner Jaeger observed that “the development of Aristotle’s thought can only be understood by distinguishing authentic works from later additions.” This approach allows historians to reconstruct Aristotle’s philosophy more accurately while also recognizing the contributions of later thinkers. Jaeger also wrote: “The history of Aristotelianism cannot be written solely from Aristotle’s authentic works; it must include the long tradition that developed under his name” (Aristotle: Fundamentals of the History of His Development, 1948). Historical evidence further supports questions of authenticity. Some works attributed to Aristotle reference ideas, events, or scientific discoveries that occurred after his lifetime, while others engage with philosophical debates that emerged centuries later. These inconsistencies make it impossible for Aristotle himself to have authored them. As a result, modern scholarship relies on a combination of linguistic analysis, historical context, manuscript tradition, and philosophical comparison to determine authenticity. Usefulness and influence of Pseudo-Aristotle writings Despite their false attribution, pseudo-Aristotelian writings are highly valuable, offering insights into the intellectual history of the ancient and medieval worlds. Many preserve ideas associated with Aristotle’s students or later members of the Peripatetic school, while others reveal how different cultures interpreted Aristotle’s philosophy and adapted it to changing religious, scientific, and political contexts. For example, Problems reflects the curiosity that defined ancient scientific inquiry. Rather than presenting fixed conclusions, it explores a wide range of questions about nature through observation and reasoning. Even if Aristotle himself did not author the work, it captures the spirit of investigation associated with his school. Similarly, On the Cosmos illustrates how Aristotelian philosophy interacted with Stoic and Platonic thought during the Hellenistic and Roman periods. The text therefore serves as evidence of the evolution of Greek philosophy rather than simply a case of mistaken attribution. The medieval influence of Pseudo-Aristotle was particularly significant. Universities across Europe relied heavily on texts believed to be Aristotelian. Whether authentic or not, these writings shaped discussions on ethics, medicine, astronomy, politics, and theology. The authority of Aristotle’s name encouraged study, commentary, and translation, helping preserve philosophical traditions that might otherwise have been lost. Historical significance The uncertainty surrounding writings attributed to Aristotle and the question of their originality did not diminish their historical impact. Medieval scholars generally accepted the writings as authentic, allowing them to circulate alongside Aristotle’s genuine works and thereby extending the reach of Greek philosophical thought into diverse intellectual communities. The later discovery that some of the works were not authentically Aristotelian did not diminish their value. Instead, it transformed the way scholars approached ancient texts. During the Renaissance, humanists began comparing manuscripts, examining language carefully, and questioning traditional assumptions on authorship. These methods eventually developed into the modern discipline of textual criticism. Today, scholars distinguish between Aristotle’s authentic writings and pseudo-Aristotelian texts with much greater confidence than in earlier centuries. Nevertheless, there continues to be a lack of clarity in relation to certain works, and debates about whether particular passages originated with Aristotle, his immediate students, or later editors are prevalent in the academic community. Ancient authorship was often more fluid than modern readers allow for, making absolute certainty in each and every case implausible. As Scottish Aristotelian philosopher W. D. Ross remarked, “The history of the Aristotelian corpus is long and complicated.” This observation captures the central challenge of studying Aristotle‘s legacy. The philosopher’s influence was so immense that later generations continually expanded, interpreted, and even occasionally reshaped his intellectual inheritance.

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