Oikeio (pronounced Ikio) is one of the most popular restaurants in Kolonaki, and it is usually necessary to book in advance. Based on the philosophy of high quality ingredients, and authentic Greek recipes prepared with attention to every detail, Oikeio has been awarded the Bib Gourmand prize by Michelin Guide for the best quality/price and also by the Greek Tourist Organization for the quality of the Greek cuisine.
The menu is based exclusively on fresh ingredients, organic olive oil and local products and is renewed daily. This cozy and intimate locale attracts many Athenians and visitors, who feel at home in the tastefully decorated spaces.
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By Nelly Paraskevopoulou
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Internationally-acclaimed Greek singer Demis Roussos died early morning on Sunday January 25, 2015. Artemios “Demis” Ventouris Roussos was born June 15, 1946 and had international hit records as a solo performer in the 1970s after having been a member of Aphrodite’s Child, a progressive rock group that also included Vangelis. He has sold over 60 million albums worldwide.
Roussos was born and raised in Alexandria, Egypt, in a family where his father George (engineer Yorgos Roussos) was Greek and mother Nelly Mazloum was Egyptian of Italian origin. His parents lost their possessions during the Suez Crisis and consequently decided to move to Greece.
After his family settled in Greece, Roussos participated in various music bands, starting with The Idols at the age of 17 years.
He became widely known in 1968 with the band Aphrodite’s Child, as a vocalist and later as the bassist. His distinctive vocal style launched the international career of the band, especially after his participation in their “666” album.
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By Ioanna Zikakou
Talented Greek tennis star, Stefanos Tsitsipas is on his way to the Top 10 of the ATP Rankings on Sunday, after winning against Mikhail Kukushkin at the Open 13 Provence and lifting his second ATP Tour title.
The 20-year-old Tsitsipas became the youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist since Novak Djokovic (2007 US Open) at the Australian Open last month, while following Sunday’s victory he reached a career-high No. 11 in the ATP Rankings.
"I lost the spark [after the Australian Open] and I was frustrated because it felt like I couldn't find it again," said Tsitsipas. "This week, I can say I am really happy because I felt this hunger back again... I really hope it stays the same because there are many good players out there that play for the same prize."
Following his victory at the Open 13 Provence tournament, Stefanos Tsitsipas collected 250 ATP Ranking points and €89,435 in prize money!
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The Association of Teachers of Sign Language has created a very special video to celebrate the bicentennial of the Greek Revolution of 1821. They created a video presenting the Greek National Anthem in sign language.
The idea of rendering the National Anthem in sign language was introduced in the school of the deaf in Pefki and was materialized with the help and contribution of linguists, philologists, theologians, and sign language teachers.
