Connecting Greek Books to the world
The programme aims to support the dynamic Greek book production and the promotion of Greek authors abroad through translations and continuous updates on activities and news related to Greek literature.
The Ministry of Culture, as part of its policy to promote the Greek language abroad, launched the GreekLit programme in 2021 to subsidize the translation of titles in all categories of Greek book production into other languages.
These are works of modern and ancient literature, literary, scientific and artistic creation in the Greek language that can penetrate foreign book markets and contribute to the dissemination of both Greek cultural heritage and contemporary creation.
The GreeekLit programme is implemented by the Hellenic Foundation for Books and Culture (HFBC) with funds from the Recovery and Resilience Facility, combining several actions.
Indicatively, the following actions are included
Translation of works
Grants for the translation of entire works up to 75% of the total translation cost, as well as samples of each category of Greek book production for promotional material.
Promotion and publicity
Conferences, workshops, seminars, lectures, publications for the promotion of the programme as well as for translation and networking issues.
Promotion on the HFBC website
Creation of a database listing translated titles and all bibliographical data.
The publishing of a catalogue of translated books
Publishing of a bilingual (Greek-English) printed and electronic catalogue of all books translated as part of the programme during 2022-2024.
Contact Information
e-mail: greeklit@hfbc.gr
tel.: 2106776540 ext. 255
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