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Greece Ranks 29th Among 50 Countries In Innovation
Greece ranks 29th among 50 countries included in Bloomberg’s 2015 world innovation index, the data showed on Friday. The country finds only Portugal behind it among Western European countries, while it leads over Eastern European countries.
The ranking focuses on six tangible activities that contribute to innovation: research and development, manufacturing, existence of high-tech companies, post-secondary education, research personnel and patents.
Interestingly, Greece ranks first in the post-secondary education as a percentage of college-age population (a sub-category in education in which South Korea tops the list again), which shows that while education may be necessary for innovation, it’s clearly not sufficient.
To read more, please visit greekreporter.com
By A. Makris
Coupepe Bake & Shake
It's cute and fun – The restaurant’s names decorates the bar made up of childrens’ toy letters onto a retro-train and is famous in the northern suburbs for its delicious pizza. From the tables of the restaurant out on the cool square of Nea Penteli, you can see the open kitchen, the refrigerator with all the goodies and the oven in which about 25 different types of pizza are made.
They are divided into three categories: Red (classic tomato sauce and mozzarella) , white or bianca (no tomato sauce) and sweet pizza (with chocolate, Oreo cookie and wild cherry, pear, cookies, almond biscuit and more.
Address: Iroon Polytechniou Square, Nea Penteli
Tel: 210 8100 040
To read more, please visit athinorama.gr
Church Offers Property To Help Raise Funds For Debt
The Orthodox Church is a powerful institution in Greece and owns more land than anyone except the state, including prime real estate in Athens.
"Come, let's develop (the property) for Greece," Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens told Greek TV in an interview during the Greek Orthodox Easter holiday. "If needed by the state to cooperate, we're here."
Asked if the Church would consider selling off property, he said: "No, I would say let's work together and (the state can) use the revenues to repay all its debts ... but the plots of land will remain Greek, in Greek hands."
He did not say what kinds of business developments he had in mind.
It is unclear how much property the Church owns as its structure is decentralized and Greece has no central land registry.
To read more please visit: Reuters
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Great Restaurants In Athens For A Wonderful Festive Dinner
Even though many eateries in Athens offer festive menus, we’ve put together a small list of some of Athens' best restaurants where you’ll surely have an elegant and unforgettable experience.
Chefi is a boutique grill & delicious food restaurant, housed in a lovely property with a lush garden. Enjoy the restaurant’s relaxed atmosphere and friendly service and indulge in its delicious culinary suggestions, amazing meat dishes, and mouth-watering desserts! Check out Chefi's festive menus here.
Housed inside a perfectly renovated early 20th century villa, Aleria offers a formal yet cosy atmosphere. The restaurant’s elegant decor and world-class cuisine makes it one of the most sought-after restaurants in Athens. The kitchen is run by Gikas Xenakis, a talented chef who will surprise you with his inventive, yet delicious culinary creations. Check out Aleria's festive menus here.
Botrini’s is one of Athens’ very few Michelin-starred restaurants. It’s creator, Ettore Botrini, pays attention to seasonality, quality and indigenousness of raw ingredients. Botrini’s festive menu will take you on a trip through the delicious flavors of Greece accented by refined French and Italian culinary details. Check out Botrini's festive menus here.
Let the Hotel Grande Bretagne or the King George deliver a unique experience through the utmost service and collection of indulging moments. Enjoy the glittering views of Athens at the mesmerizing restaurants of Hotel Grande Bretagne or the King George. The DJ sets, live music, immaculate decorations, and exquisite menu suggestions, at both hotels, will make this festive season unforgettable! Check out their festive menus here.
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Is The Coronavirus A Chance For Global Reset?
According to world-famous trend forecaster Li Edelkoort, the coronavirus pandemic will lead to "a global recession of a magnitude that has not been experienced before" but will eventually allow humanity to reset its values.
"A Quarantine Of Consumption"
"It seems we are massively entering a quarantine of consumption where we will learn how to be happy just with a simple dress, rediscovering old favourites we own, reading a forgotten book and cooking up a storm to make life beautiful," she said. However, the virus could have environmental benefits, she explained.
"The recent pictures of the air above China showed how two months without production cleared the skies and allowed people to breathe again," she said. I fact, carbon emissions and pollution from the Chinese industry have significantly decreased since the virus first hit China last December.
"I Am Hopeful For A Better System"
"And this is where I am hopeful for: another and better system to be put in place with more respect for human labor and conditions."
"Stop Organizing Today"
Edelkoort said that other event organizers should stop planning straight away. "Anyone still planning public events in the coming months might as well stop organizing today and find innovative ways to communicate and relay the information differently," she said. "Unfortunately, in this disaster, there is no immediate cure," she added. "We will have to pick up the residue and reinvent everything from scratch once the virus is under control."
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