The Agreement was signed on November 3, 2025, between the Cultural Association “International Society of Friends of Nikos Kazantzakis – Hellenic Branch (ISFNK)” and the Institute of Computer Science (ICS) of the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH), as part of a joint effort to preserve, promote, and digitally showcase the cultural heritage of Nikos Kazantzakis. The objective of the Agreement is the creation of the digital cultural project “European Routes of Nikos Kazantzakis”, an interactive cultural mapping platform that will connect—through advanced information and geospatial technologies—the places, journeys, and narratives associated with the life and work of the great Cretan author.

Οι ενδιαφερόμενοι/ες καλούνται να υποβάλουν την υποψηφιότητα τους για την ΕΙΦΚΔ του ΙΤΕ, υποβάλλοντας αίτηση συνοδευόμενη από το βιογραφικό τους στο οποίο να περιγράφεται όποια εμπειρία/ εμπειρογνωμοσύνη σε θέματα ισότητας φύλων και καταπολέμησης των διακρίσεων και θητεία σε σχετικές επιτροπές, και σύντομη (1-2 παράγραφοι) επιστολή προθέσεων (letter of intent), που να περιγράφει το ενδιαφέρον του/της αιτούντα/ούσης για συμμετοχή στην ΕΙΦΚΔ, έως και την Δευτέρα 17/11/2025 και ώρα 16:00.

A courtesy visit was held by the new Board of Directors of the Economic Chamber of Greece – Department of Eastern Crete (ECG/ECD) to FORTH in Heraklion, on Friday, October 17.

The Institute for Mediterranean Studies (IMS) of FORTH participates in the celebration of the International Landscape Day (20 October), established by the Council of Europe within the framework of the European Landscape Convention (ELC), which entered into force on 1 March 2004.

The 14th International Conference on Knowledge Graphs (IJCKG 2025) will be held from Wednesday, October 15 to Friday, October 17, 2025, at the G. Lianis Amphitheater, located on the premises of the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH) in Heraklion, Crete, Greece. The central theme of this year’s conference is “Knowledge Graphs and Large Language Models (LLMs)”, focusing on the exploration of the intersection between these two cutting-edge research areas and the opportunities for their integration.

The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH) are co-organizing the 7th Quantum Technology Conference, taking place on October 7–9, 2025, on FORTH’s premises in Heraklion, Crete. The Conference, which has become a benchmark in the field of quantum technologies for space exploration, is held every two years in different European cities, aiming to promote scientific excellence and showcase cutting-edge technological achievements.

The evaluation process for the selection of beneficiaries to join the 1st operational cycle of the Crete Business Incubator – C Nest Accelerator has been successfully completed.

The procedure was carried out within the framework of the project “Provision of specialized services for the development and operation of a business incubator/accelerator in Crete to foster innovation in priority areas of the Just Development Transition Research and Innovation Strategy – LOT3 Section”, corresponding to Subproject 3 of the initiative.

The activities of “Contact Point” at FORTH is an original series of public discussions, each featuring a FORTH scientist and a distinguished artist. “Contact Point” brings Science and Culture into Creative Dialogue, fostering open and meaningful communication of science through art.

The second event of the series, entitled “And They Lived Happily Ever After: Ageing and Well-being” will take place on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 20:00 at FORTH’s new Science and Cultural Center, located on the corner of Averof & Zografou Streets in Heraklion, Crete. Τhis discussion seeks to explore common ground between scientific research, storytelling, and the human experience.

The Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas, is organizing the 2025 Researchers’ Night on Friday September 26, 2025, 17:00-23:00, simultaneously at two locations: at its central premises in Heraklion (100 N. Plastira Street, Vassilika Vouton) and at the premises of the Institute for Mediterranean Studies of FORTH, in Rethymno (130 Nikiforou Foka Street). During the event, visitors will have the opportunity to explore the fascinating world of science, research, and technology through a wide range of activities taking place in both cities.

On Thursday, 18 September, the Deputy Minister of Development responsible for Research and Innovation, Mr. Stavros Kalafatis, paid an official visit to the facilities of FORTH in Heraklion, Crete. Mr.Kalafatis had a meeting with the President, Professor Vassilis Charmandaris, and the members of the Board of Directors. He was informed of FORTH’s activities and recent achievements, while key issues requiring the support and assistance of the State were discussed. He also met with the Presidents and representatives of the Employees’ and Researchers’ Associations of FORTH, engaging in an open dialogue on matters concerning the research community.