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Saturday, 08 December 2018 20:13
Kids Comedy Club: Xmas Special
The Kids Comedy Club is the first Greek stand up comedy for kids, aged 6 to 12. Created by comedian, George Chatzipavlou, with a lot of Christmas spirit at the Athens Concert Hall.
Children will have the chance to get entertained through comedy and life topics they experience themselves, such as school, friends, hobbies, superheroes and many more!
On the other hand parents will also have lots of fun, since the stand up will take them on a journey back to their childhood and what it felt like being a kid.
Along George Chatzipavlou, songwriter Sofia Kourtidou will use a technique called live-looping, which produces songs through sounds and voices and turns Christmas songs into melodies!
Schedule
- Saturday, December the 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th at 18:00.
- Sunday, December the 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th at 15:30.
- Tuesday and Wednesday, December the 25th and 26th at 18:00.
Performances are in held in Greek.
Schedule
- Saturday, December the 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th at 18:00.
- Sunday, December the 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th at 15:30.
- Tuesday and Wednesday, December the 25th and 26th at 18:00.
Performances are in held in Greek.
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Monday, 19 November 2018 07:00
Archaeologists Believe To Have Found The Lost Ancient City Of Tenea
A team of Greek archaeologists has discovered the first tangible remains of the lost city believed to have been founded by captives of the legendary Trojan War in the 12th or 13th century BC.
A ministry statement said that the excavations that took place in the southern Greek region of the Peloponnese from September to early October revealed “proof of the existence of the ancient city” of Tenea, which until now was known mostly from ancient texts. To date, archaeological finds include household pottery, bone gaming dice, marble and stone floors, and more than 200 rare ancient coins. Little is known about the city of Tenea, apart from ancient references to its reputed link with Troy and that Teneans were among the people who established the Greek colony of Syracuse in Sicily.
Tenea survived the destruction of the neighboring city of Corinth in 146 BC, but appears to have suffered damage during a Gothic invasion in the late 4th century AD and may have been deserted around the time of Slavic conquests two centuries later.
To read this article in full, please visit: ekathimerini
To read this article in full, please visit: ekathimerini
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Sunday, 08 December 2019 12:35
Christmas Factory 2019
Experience Christmas magic at the largest and most exciting festive village in Athens! Join our social media competitions on Facebook or Instagram and win free invitations for select dates during December & January!
The Christmas Factory, the biggest Christmas park in Athens, returns for yet another year with plenty of games, treats, activities, and gifts!
The elves have decorated Technopolis once again with festive lights and delicious candy everywhere! From Santa's House to four Christmas factories! Get ready for 12 different interactive workshops, a market with 30 different stores and a food market with 15 delicious ''tasty corners''!
Over 250 events, theatrical performances, puppet theaters, choirs, lasers arenas, live cooking workshops and many more await children and parents to spend an unforgettable Christmas holiday!
The elves have decorated Technopolis once again with festive lights and delicious candy everywhere! From Santa's House to four Christmas factories! Get ready for 12 different interactive workshops, a market with 30 different stores and a food market with 15 delicious ''tasty corners''!
Over 250 events, theatrical performances, puppet theaters, choirs, lasers arenas, live cooking workshops and many more await children and parents to spend an unforgettable Christmas holiday!
The four Christmas Factories
Santa's House: The beloved workshop of Miss-Vasilena returns with new activities and calls you to create your personal Christmas memorabilia! After that, everyone can head over to Santa's Post Office and write a letter to Santa who will also be there for some festive photos!
Santa's House: The beloved workshop of Miss-Vasilena returns with new activities and calls you to create your personal Christmas memorabilia! After that, everyone can head over to Santa's Post Office and write a letter to Santa who will also be there for some festive photos!
Toy's Factory: A place where games have no limit! Children will be able to learn magic tricks, play with a wide variety of toys, watch kid's shows and even make their own little robots and 3D designs on the weekends!
Sweet Factory: The Face Painting and Choco Painting workshops are back, but this time the elves are painting kid's faces with delicious chocolate! You can also find pilates sessions for children and parents, as well as pastry and baking workshops for some Christmas creations!
Fun Factory: The biggest inflatable playground we've ever had at the Christmas Factory is waiting for endless hours of playtime! While for our even younger friends, the Imagination Playground has special games for children aged 2-10 as well as a wide variety of board games for everyone!
The big opening will take place on November 30th in collaboration with Make-A-Wish, where the purchase of a Christmas hat marks the beginning of the event and part of the revenue will be donated to charity.
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Friday, 16 November 2018 00:09
Social Entrepreneurship Forum 2018
November 23rd-25th 2018, Impact Hub Athens and Kypseli Municipal Market will host the 5th Social Entrepreneurship Forum 2018.
The Social Entrepreneurship Forum (SEF) - a Forum exclusively dedicated to Social Entrepreneurship - is organized for the fifth year in the row in Athens with the participation of initiatives and enterprises active in Social Solidarity Economy. SEF 2018 is an open collaboration platform for the further advancement of social entrepreneurship perceived as a base of values, principles and common visions, in which every type of social enterprise, cooperatives, initiatives and interested parties could participate actively.
This year’s event will take place at the premises of Impact Hub Athens and Kypseli Municipal Market, and the following activities will be organized:
- Workshop: "Setting up Energy Communities: Good practices and Challenges", Friday 23/11, 14.00 to 17.00 at Impact Hub Athens(28, Karaiskaki str.).
- Workshop: "Social Financing: where we stand and where we are heading",Friday 23/11, 18.00 to 20.30 at Impact Hub Athens.
- Workshop: "Support centers and learning tools: building support networks and common learning pools»,Saturday 24/11, 10.00 to 15.00 at Impact Hub Athens.
- Public discussion: "Legal framework and public policies for SSE: assessment, challenges and necessary reforms", Saturday 24/11, 17.00 to 20.00at Impact Hub Athens.
- Exchange meeting: "SSE markets in urban areas: Pilot cases in the municipality of Athens", Sunday 25/11, 11:00 to 14:30at Kypseli Municipal Market (42, Fokionos Negri).
The event is co-organized by: Social Cooperative Enterprise "Wind of Renewal", Development Agency of Karditsa, Network of Social Cooperative Enterprises of Central Macedonia, ERGANI Center, Impact Hub Athens, Heinrich Boell Foundation Greece.
Impact Hub Athens
Impact Hub Athens is an international platform to strengthen and promote social entrepreneurship. Our vision is to create an ecosystem that connects people who can bring change through responsible and sustainable initiatives. With a presence in more than 110 cities, linking over 15,000 members around the world, the Impact Hub is one of the fastest growing social economy players, based on positive impact and collaboration.
The purpose of Impact Hub Athens is to act as a catalyst for business synergies and academic, private and public institutions, investors and media, creating the right environment for ideas to become reality and for actions to take place.
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Thursday, 15 November 2018 07:00
Ryanair To Add More Routes From Greece To Cyprus
Ryanair is interested in developing more routes from Greece to Cyprus. The airline recently announced a new route connecting Paphos and Mykonos for the summer of 2019, while maintaining the routes of Paphos-Thessaloniki and Paphos-Chania.
“We are always interested in new routes from Paphos and Larnaca, including to Greece, in accordance to demand and which provide available aircraft capacity, a viable airport deal and see that required operational needs are being met,” Nikolas Lardis, Ryanair's sales and marketing manager for the Eastern Mediterranean, told GTP Headlines recently.
To read this article in full, please visit: Greek Travel Pages
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Thursday, 15 November 2018 07:00
“Greece: 365 – Day Destination” ~ The Best Tourism Film In The World for 2018
Greece is a year-round destination where every season has something special to offer; from blooming nature to out of this world beaches, and authentic traditions to fantastic winter wonderlands. The Hellenic Tourism Organization (EOT) aims to promote these less known sides of Greece with the “Greece: 365 – Day Destination” video.
The multi award-winning video, “Greece: 365 – Day Destination”, won Best Tourism Film in the World for 2018, beating 28 other nominated travel films. The Greek nomination ranked first in public preference in 136 countries, receiving almost twice as many votes as the runner-up.
The award was received, on behalf of the Greek Ministry of Tourism and the Hellenic Tourism Organization, by the creator of the video, Antonis Theocharis Kioukas and the head of EOT in Austria, Eleni Melita, at a special awards ceremony in Vienna. This distinction, is the culmination of EOT's efforts to internationally promote Greece as a world renowned year-round travel destination.
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Thursday, 15 November 2018 00:07
MBA & Masters Events In Central Athens
One-to-One Meetings with the World's Top Business Schools
Access MBA gives you the ideal opportunity to learn more about the world’s most recognised business degrees – the MBA and Executive MBA – and to speak in person with admissions directors of leading international business schools.
On the day of the Access MBA event, you will:
- Meet admissions directors during 20-minute One-to-One and small group meetings
- Take part in panel discussions featuring school representatives and alumni
- Receive advice and support from the Access MBA consulting team, as well as GMAT and scholarship information
By registering for the One-to-One MBA event, your profile will be carefully matched with the business schools that correspond to your goals and expectations – all free of charge to you. To secure your place at the event, you would be well advised to register at least 10 days before the event.
This is your opportunity to take the first step towards your MBA journey!
When: December 1st, 10:00 a.m. - 14:00
Where: Royal Olympic Hotel, Athanasiou Diakou 28
Click HERE for further details!
Where: Royal Olympic Hotel, Athanasiou Diakou 28
Click HERE for further details!
When: December 1st, 10:00 a.m. - 14:00
Where: Royal Olympic Hotel, Athanasiou Diakou 28
Click HERE for further details!
Your compass in the world of Masters education
The Access Masters Tour guides you in your search for Masters studies, directs you to the schools that best match your preferences, and connects you with some of the world’s best universities and business schools.
The Access Masters Tour is open to final-year university students and recent graduates who speak English that are interested in Masters degree study.
What can you do at the event?
- Meet with top-ranked international universities and business schools
- Get advice on Masters programmes suitable for you
- Obtain information on admission tests (TOEFL, IELTS, GMAT, GRE)
- Learn how to win scholarships and finance your Masters studies
- Take part in the draw to win a free campus visit
Where: Royal Olympic Hotel, Athanasiou Diakou 28
Click HERE for further details!
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Tuesday, 13 November 2018 07:00
Family Fun At The Hellenic Motor Museum In Athens
When the weather is rainy and cold and a walk to the park or playground isn’t possible, a visit to the Hellenic Motor Museum is an excellent alternative for a fun outing for the whole family. The Hellenic Motor Museum, that is owned by the Theodore Charagionis Foundation, first opened its doors in 2011 and has been welcoming car enthusiasts from all over the world, ever since.
The museum's collection consists of almost 300 cars (of which about 110 are displayed at a time due to space limitations) and covers more than 100 years of automotive history. In fact, the museum's oldest exhibit is a 1895 horse drawn fire engine from Hungary while the most recent exhibit is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 Volante. Apart from its jaw dropping collection of cars, the museum is home to an authentic old car workshop, a gift shop, and a Formula 1 simulator!
The museum's collection consists of almost 300 cars (of which about 110 are displayed at a time due to space limitations) and covers more than 100 years of automotive history. In fact, the museum's oldest exhibit is a 1895 horse drawn fire engine from Hungary while the most recent exhibit is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 Volante. Apart from its jaw dropping collection of cars, the museum is home to an authentic old car workshop, a gift shop, and a Formula 1 simulator!
The museum is located a few blocks from the National Archaeological Museum of Athens and occupies the 3 top floors at the 'Athenian Capitol' building.
Address
Address
Ioulianou 33-35 & 3is Septemvriou 74-78, Athens
Opening Hours
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 10:00 – 14:00
Saturday: 11:00 – 18:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 18:00
Photo Credit: Hellenic Motor Museum
Saturday: 11:00 – 18:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 18:00
Photo Credit: Hellenic Motor Museum
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Tuesday, 13 November 2018 07:00
Vote For Corfu As The Best Filming Location In Europe
The Greek island of Corfu is a finalist in a competition for the best European shooting location for film and television, organized by the European Film Commissions Network (EUFCN).
All four seasons of the successful television series 'The Durrells' were filmed on the island of Corfu. According to the Hellenic Film Commission and the Greek Film Center, Corfu is one of the finalists and a strong contender for the award.
The European Film Commissions Network numbers 90 members from 30 countries and its objective is to promote European audio-visual production sites. From the 6th to the 30th of November cinema lovers can visit the Cineuropa platform and vote for Corfu!
To read this article in full, please visit: Greek Reporter
To read this article in full, please visit: Greek Reporter
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Monday, 12 November 2018 13:20
Sweat Athens By Alice Potts - Onassis Cultural Center
Artist and recent Royal College of Art Graduate, Alice Potts states: “One day we will be able to grow our own accessories on our skin” while she exhibits in the Onassis Stegi crystalline accessories created by the sweat of dancers and athletes.
Sweat is an excretion of chemicals related to heat, passion, a reaction, a thermo regulation. A bodily fluid as yet un-examined through the eyes of Fashion or Art, Alice Potts has created an aesthetic exploration touching on the chemistry, and the beauty of this entropy. She will take her Masters’ collection of crystalline accessories from dancers and athletes and present them in a curated show by Starvos Karelis in her first moment as an Onassis fellow during the Athens Biennale in November of this year.
“One day we will be able to grow our own accessories on our skin.” Alice stated in conversation with Sarah Mower and so Alice Potts, a recent Royal College of Art Graduate, taught by Zowie Broach, now begins her fellowship programme for the Onassis Foundation.
The main focus of the work will look at the confluence of Fashion, Science and the human body. A poetry of the human fluids, sweat as art, she will begin to further study the human sporting anatomy, both inside and outside led naturally, by the history of Athens, the origins of the Olympian, the body full of blood, the maths of the sweat, that passion and examination of those extraordinary feats of athletic endeavour in a city, within our world, where the sporting, social and cultural high-lights all began.
During the Athens Biennale, Alice will present the work showcasing an alternate future of design and will be the starting point of exploring a deeper connection of her work aiming to create a new alternative and sustainable set of opportunities during her Onassis Fellowship.
Exhibition Opening: November 13th - 19:00 p.m.
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