Behind EPOPS

EPOPS is a non-profit publishing house founded by members of the Lykos family, who are majority shareholders of Austriacard AG, an international IT company traded on both the Vienna and Athens Stock Exchanges. 

We believe in providing enriching experiences for our readers and authors alike, fostering intellectual exploration and knowledge for all. 

Board of Directors

Gregory Nagy, Francis Jones Professor of Classical Greek Literature and Professor of Comparative Literature at Harvard University, Honorary Chair at EPOPS Publishing

Nikolaos Lykos, Founder

Pasqualina Lykos, Founder

Daphne Lykos, Founder 

Lazaros Tsamoudakis, Founder and Administrator

Irene Stamatoudi, Legal Counsel

EPOPS History

Lykos, Athens (1897): Security and artistry intertwined. Guilloche patterns graced documents, which then evolved into accessible books under the banner of EPOPS Publishing, a knowledge protector. Aged presses, once financial instruments, now birthed digital titans churning out ideas and knowledge for all. Vaults, guardians of sensitive documents, have become fortresses for vast electronic libraries. Once, security engineers safeguarded physical assets; now, their expertise shields digital treasures.


The heart of EPOPS beats with the same dedication that animated Lykos for over a century. It transcends ink and paper, a belief in the enduring power of ideas –the need to preserve and share them in a world often enamored with the fleeting. This belief, fueled by a legacy of craftsmanship and security, transforms each publication into a testament to the past and a beacon for the future.


EPOPS isn't a secession with Lykos, but its spirit in metamorphosis. While Lykos safeguards the physical manifestations of transactions and identity, EPOPS protects the ideas and stories that shape us. It's a metamorphosis, mirroring the Epops bird, where focus shifts from the tangible to the eternal, reminding us that even in a world of constant change, the enduring power of the written word deserves the highest protection.

CREATING A COMMUNITY

Creating a community around the publishing house, where authors, readers and other stakeholders can connect and exchange ideas, is a great way to build a strong and engaged audience.

Strengthening the voice of the marginalised

Publishing books by authors who traditionally have no access to mainstream publishing houses can bring new perspectives and experiences to the forefront, contributing to social and cultural pluralism.

A Collective effort

Change, however, does not only come from individual cultivation. It requires collective effort, healthy interaction and meaningful dialogue. A shift towards values such as solidarity, honesty and social responsibility can lay the foundations for a more just and hopeful society.

In conclusion, knowledge, combined with collective action and an ethical attitude, can act as a catalyst for positive change. A shift towards meaningful values and the cultivation of critical thinking among young people are necessary conditions for building a better world.

Additional values

Strengthening critical thinking in schools and universities.

Promoting literacy and access to quality information.

Creating opportunities for active citizenship and civic participation.

Encourage volunteering and community service.

Adopting moral values and fostering empathy.

'Through a collective effort, focused on education, information and moral cultivation, we can pave the way for a future full of hope for our children.'
EPOPS PUBLISHING