130 research, academic, educational organizations | 70 different interactive events | 25 kids labs | 15 workshops | 20 talks | exhibits of art and science | contests | stand up science | various activities for mixed age groups

 

Do you want to play football and sumo wrestle with a robot? Would you like to touch a planet? What if you could create your own colorful stars and volcanos? Athens Science Festival, the big celebration of science, returns from October 21st to 23rd 2022 at  Technopolis City of Athens inviting children and adults to discover science through art, interaction and play, at a fascinating three-day festival in the heart of the city.

 

The festival, inspired by Foresight, the strategic exploration of different possible versions of the future, leads us to the Worlds of Tomorrow, which are coming at an accelerated speed and introduce us to concepts such as climate change, artificial intelligence, robotics and sustainable development. Through experiential workshops and interactive exhibits, participants will have the opportunity to learn about computer vision, program and drive their own Minibot, travel mentally through our solar system and discover the role played by satellite technology in combatting the effects of climate change.

 

The versatile program of the festival includes original activities for every age: 70 interactive events, 25 kids labs, 15 workshops for adults, 20 talks, art and science exhibitions, contests, stand-up science. Moreover, this year leading scientists, academics and professionals from all over the world will participate in the Athens Science Festival, attempting, through their talks, to provide answers to a series of up-to-date issues.

 

 

The Minoan Robotsports Competition (MRC) invites you to a sports robotics competition, football and sumo, organized by Hellenic Educational Robotics Organization, H.E.R.O

 

The award-winning interactive exhibition "Planets in your Hand", organized by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Department of Physics, returns to Technopolis City of Athens. The participants will have the opportunity to feel and perceive through the sense of touch and sight the characteristics of each planet such as the atmospheric and geological conditions that prevail on them, the temperature, and the wind. 

 

Mr. Chem takes us to his laboratory and together with children runs the most impressive experiments with everyday materials found in our kitchen. He creates colorful stars, builds his own volcanoes, and reads hidden messages. Organization: KLEIDARITHMOS Publications

 

Also, for yet another year, top representatives of the academic community are joining us at Technopolis with the aim of helping us uncover what the future awaits us. This year's guests include:

 

Dr. Sanjay Sharma, associate professor in the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics (SECAM) at the University of Plymouth, will be at the opening ceremony of the festival, on October 21, to present the applications of Artificial Intelligence in shipping and the most important steps towards achieving maritime autonomy. Ηis talk with the title “Using AI to navigate” will take place on the main stage with the support of the British Council. 

 

Dr. Matthew Gardiner, artist and key researcher at Ars Electronica Futurelab introduces us to oribotics (origami + robotics). Through his interesting talk with the title "The Art & Science of Origami & Robotics", that will take place on Sunday 23 October, we will learn how his research relates to the study of folding in nature and learn about Oribotics, Origami Robotic methods and their various applications. The talk will take place with the kind support of the Austrian Embassy in Athens. 

 

The great celebration of science awaits you! Book your ticket now to discover the Worlds of Tomorrow !

2022 will probably turn out to be a new record year for Greek tourism, according to the data available so far, as travel receipts are expected to approach Euro 20 billion, significantly exceeding the corresponding size of 2019 (Euro 18.2 billion). Tourism is a major contributor to the Greek economy and a sector of rising competitiveness at the global level as it accounts for almost 25% of Greece’s GDP. The impressive increase in tourist flows though calls attention to over-tourism concerns regarding particularly some popular tourist destinations in Greece. The need to readjust the business model of tourism in the country has already been raised by analysts, the tourist industry, but also competent Greek authorities.

Towards a sustainable model of tourism

The increased tourist flows have raised serious concern among the tourist industry as professionals are realizing the importance of a sustainable model of tourism against the threat of climate change and over-tourism in certain time periods or destinations. At the same time there is a growing concern about Greece following the modern mega-trends in tourism ensuring the quality of services.

The Greek Tourism Confederation’s (SETE) research body INSETE, has published in cooperation with Deloitte company, the study “Greek Tourism 2030 | Action Plans” taking into account global trends that affect future tourism development in order to help decision-makers improve the Greek tourism product. The study proposes actions that could lead to the extension of the tourism season, improve the share of tourist activity and demand across the country, as well as increase the average length of stay, and other factors to help the tourism economy.

Greener projects by Greek authorities

The Greek Ministry of Tourism has set as a top priority the extension of the tourism season in an effort to reduce pressure in specific areas and time periods, mainly through all year-round campaigns promoting winter tourism, city breaks, Easter destinations, lesser-known summer destinations in Greece, etc. Infrastructure upgrades in order to mitigate the consequences of massive traffic flow, particularly in the islands are also planned, while a key priority of the Ministry is the transition of the Greek tourism industry to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly development model in order to deal with the effects of the climate crisis.

To this end the Ministry of Tourism and Google recently announced their cooperation concerning the creation of new training programs for small and medium-sized tourism enterprises, in collaboration with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). At the same time, Google has announced $1 million in funding from Google.org to support organizations that help social enterprises in Greece, with an emphasis on sustainability and ecotourism.

To read this article in full, please visit: greeknewsagenda.com

What is love? Surely there is no single answer to this question, and this is why the Ancient Greeks had six different words to describe love. Knowing these can change your life.

Looking for an antidote to modern culture’s emphasis on romantic love? Perhaps we can learn from the diverse forms of emotional attachment prized by the ancient Greeks.

Today’s coffee culture has an incredibly sophisticated vocabulary. Would you like a cappuccino, an espresso, a skinny latte, or maybe an iced caramel macchiato?

The ancient Greeks were just as sophisticated in the way they talked about love, recognizing six different varieties. They would have been shocked by our crudeness in using a single word both to whisper “l love you” over a candlelit meal and to casually sign an email “lots of love.”

So what were the six loves known to the Greeks? And how can they inspire us to move beyond our current addiction to romantic love, which has ninety-four percent of young people hoping—but often failing—to find a unique soul mate who can satisfy all their emotional needs?

1. Eros, or sexual passion

The first kind of love was eros, named after the Greek god of fertility, and it represented the idea of sexual passion and desire. But the Greeks didn’t always think of this as something positive, as we tend to do today. In fact, eros was viewed as a dangerous, fiery, and irrational form of love that could take hold of you and possess you. Eros involved a loss of control that frightened the Greeks. This is odd, of course, because losing control is precisely what many people now seek in a relationship. Don’t we all hope to fall “madly” in love?

2. Philia, or deep friendship

The second variety of love was philia or friendship, which the Greeks valued far more than the base sexuality of eros. Philia pertained to the deep comradely friendship that developed between brothers in arms who had fought side by side on the battlefield. It was about showing loyalty to your friends, sacrificing for them, and sharing your emotions with them. (Another kind of philia, sometimes called storge, embodied the love between parents and their children.)

3. Ludus, or playful love

Ludus was the Greeks’ idea of playful love, which referred to the affection between children or young lovers. We’ve all had a taste of it in flirting and teasing in the early stages of a relationship. But we also live out our ludus when we sit around in a bar bantering and laughing with friends or when we go out dancing.

To read this article in full, please visit: greekreporter.com

 

 

 

 

 
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It is worth mentioning that the No.1 on the list for two consecutive years, the London Connaught Bar, was in 8th place. Just like last year, London's Tayēr + Elementary took second place. 

 

Three bars from Barcelona were in the top 10 of this year's list of the 50 best bars in the world. A total of four bars from Spain made the top 50, while Italy also managed a strong showing, with four Italian bars making the list. The list is the result of the votes of 650 bartenders and bar owners, taste journalists, and cocktail experts.

Originally published in Greek on: olivemagazine.gr

Translated by: Codico Lab

Main image: @line.athens

 

   

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Ianos Cafe

 

 

Where else will you find a cozy bookstore, gallery, and coffee shop all in one? Free Thinking Zone is all of the above and so much more. It is a place full of warmth and positive vibes where you can meet new people and share your ideas or spend some quiet time browsing the permanent and periodic book collections. A broad spectrum of events takes place at the bookstore, including book presentations and other cultural events.  

Address: Skoufa 64, Athina
Telephone: 21 0361 7461

 

 

A measure aimed at reducing traffic in downtown Athens, by which cars with license plates ending in an odd number can enter the city center on odd days of the month and those with even numbers on even days, came back into effect on Monday, October 10.

The so-called “Athens ring” (daktylios), which was suspended over the summer, is in force from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays.

The restrictions do not apply to low-emission vehicles. However, the owners of electric, natural gas, autogas, and hybrid vehicles, as well as and Euro 6 diesel cars that emit no more than 120g/km of carbon dioxide, must apply for a special exemption permit via a dedicated website (greek only).

Holders of exemptions from last year have up to 10 days to renew them, the Citizen Protection Ministry said.

Originally published on: keeptalkinggreece.com

The independent power transmission operator said that power generation from renewables fully covered Greece’s electricity demand over a few hours last week, for the first time in the history of the country’s electricity system.

Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO) said on Monday that renewables accounted for 100% of the power generation for at least five hours last Friday, reaching a record high of 3,106 megawatts.

Like other European countries, Greece has cut its reliance on Russian gas following the war in Ukraine by increasing liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports. It has also boosted coal mining, pushing back its decarbonization plan.

The share of renewables from solar, wind, and hydro stood at 46% of the country’s power mix in the eight months to August this year, from 42% in the same period in 2021, according to Greece-based environmental think-tank The Green Tank.

Greece aims to attract about 30 billion of euros in European funds and private investments to upgrade its electricity grid and more than double its green energy capacity to account for at least 70% of its energy mix by 2030.

It plans to have 25 gigawatts of installed renewable energy capacity from about 10 gigawatts now but analysts say Athens might reach that target sooner.

Originally published on: ekathimerini.com

Sunday October 9 Bolivar and Blend present a sunset event with dj/producer Coeus. The Serbian artist with several releases in the top 100 charts -Afterlife, Atlant, Oddity, Moblack- and continuous support from Tale Of Us, Solomun, Dixon, Adriatique, ranks among the leading international acts. Accompanied by resident djs of Blend, Reign Of Time & Veki and Steph b2b Andianna, Spiros Pappas and Magda Kay.

What defines us? We are shaped by a web of events, moments and decisions. A trip down memory lane reveals precious stops, large and small, important and insignificant, intense and mild, which have left their imprint. A strong love and a loss that scarred us; a health issue we were called upon to fight; a problem that made us push our limits; an acquaintance that changed our daily lives; an unforgettable concert; a book we loved; an exhibition that inspired us; a film that changed the way we see the world around us: We grow with time, with successes and lost dreams, gathering experiences, music, art, travel, people, places, situations. In short, this is our story.

Mary Cox and Panagiotis Voulgaris, on the occasion of their 6-year anniversary as curators of FokiaNou Art Space, have invited 17 artists to participate in a group exhibition exploring what defines us.

Participating  artists:  Ines Benaki, John Bicknell, Mary Cox , Panajotis Daramaras, Sarah Ettlinger, Alexandros Georgiou, Marietta Kallona, Nina Kotamanidou, Kelly Koumarianou, Yorgos Kostakis, Despoina Pantazi, Dionisiοs Pappas, Lea Petrou, Geeta Roopnarine, Christina-Sylvia Simantira, Georgia Maggy Touliatou, Panagiotis Voulgaris.

FokiaNou Art Space is an artist-run project space in the intimacy of a small apartment in an old building in the center of Athens. The space encourages collaborative creative efforts between Greek and foreign artists, thereby promoting and supporting the local art community. Since 2016, under the direction and curatorship of visual artists Mary Cox and Panagiotis Voulgaris, over 50 exhibitions have been held, as well as workshops and talks.   www.fokianou247.gr

Opening:  Thursday, 6 October 18.00
Duration:   6 - 22 October, 2022
Hours:  Thursday – Saturday 17.00-20.00