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Monday, 27 January 2020 13:13
Dine Athens: The Top Culinary Event Is Back
For the 5th year in a row, Dine Athens, the capital's much-anticipated gastronomy week, is back to take Athenians on a delicious culinary journey!
In the past years, Dine Athens | The Athens Restaurant Week has been inviting the Athenian public to visit exceptional restaurants and to taste, specially designed menus at great prices. Last year, more than 30,000 Athenians enjoyed high-end gastronomic creations at 130 selected restaurants.
This year Dine Athens will take place from January 27 to February 16; for 3 weeks, 140 restaurants–some of which are among the most outstanding in Athens–will be serving unique menus that will satisfy even the most demanding guests at fixed prices.
The participating restaurants will offer one of three specially tailored dinner menus at a pre-set price of €15, €30 or €60 per person. Additionally, some restaurants will also offer lunch menus at the pre-set prices of €15 and €30!
For more info and to make restaurant reservations, click here
(Please note, the Dine Athens website is currently only available in Greek.)
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Thursday, 30 January 2020 07:00
A Year Of Cultural Events Dedicated To Melina Mercouri
The Greek Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni has declared 2020 as the 'Year of Melina Mercouri' in memory of the famed Greek actress that served as the country's first-ever female Minister of Culture, promoted 'cultural diplomacy,' and instigated the efforts for the return of the Parthenon Marbles.
Among others, some of the events that will mark the 100th anniversary since the birth of Melina Mercouri are a theater awards ceremony, full moon screenings of her films, and an exhibition showcasing the Parthenon Marbles in Paris.
'Melina was known for her spontaneity, faith, and vision,' said Mendoni, adding that 'the year dedicated to Melina begins on January 29, with an international workshop on the reunification of the Parthenon Marbles at the Acropolis Museum commemorating Melina's efforts for the realization of a vision that we all believe will gain the momentum and become a reality.'
The 'Year of Melina Mercouri' is co-organized by the Greek Ministry of Culture and the Melina Mercouri Foundation.
To read this article in full, please visit: GTP
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Tuesday, 04 February 2020 07:00
A Musical Bridge Over Syngrou Avenue
For the 5th year in a row, the students of Panteion University's culture program have joined forces with Onassis STEGI cultural center to organize a 3-day musical event titled "A Musical Bridge Over Syngrou."
The festival, which aims to bring young composers and musicians to the spotlight, is the culmination of an intensive workshop aiming to provide students with the experience of organizing music events.
The festival will take place at Panteion University and includes 5 musical concerts. Tickets are free on a first come, first-served basis will be distributed at the venue one hour before each event.
The festival, which aims to bring young composers and musicians to the spotlight, is the culmination of an intensive workshop aiming to provide students with the experience of organizing music events.
The festival will take place at Panteion University and includes 5 musical concerts. Tickets are free on a first come, first-served basis will be distributed at the venue one hour before each event.
To read more about the festival, please visit: Onassis Stegi
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Saturday, 22 February 2020 07:00
Upcoming Traffic Restrictions Due To The 6th Lycabettus Run
According to the Greek authorities, there will be traffic restrictions in Athens this Sunday, the 23rd of February. The restrictions will be set in place to ensure the safety of those participating in the 6th Lycabettus Run.
Starting at 9:00 A.M., certain roads in the center of Athens will be closed to drivers until the Run ends. To make sure that your Sunday plans don’t get delayed by the Run, we’ve compiled a list of the avenues being affected below.
Restrictions will apply to the entire length of the following avenues: Paligenesias, Daskalogianni, Sarantapihou, Ksanthipou, and Evelpidos Ragakou. These limits will not affect the two major intersections between the aforementioned avenues.
Koniari Avenue will be closed between its junctions with M. Merkouri Avenue and Nikotsara Avenue. This closure includes any intersections between these two points.
The entire length of Kleomenous Avenue and its adjoining intersections will also be closed off.
Finally, traffic will be restricted on M. Merkouri Avenue, between its junctions with An. Polemou Avenue and Lahitos Avenue, as well as any other intersections between these two points.
If you don’t have any Sunday plans, though, consider making your way down to the center to support the runners!
Originally posted on Athens Voice, translated by Xpat Athens
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Monday, 24 February 2020 07:00
Omonia Is Back! The Revamped Square To Be Revealed At The End Of The Week
The much anticipated revamped Omonia Square will be revealed to the Athenians at the end of the week, Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis stated on social media last Thursday.
"Very happy that Omonia square has entered the final stretch and will be delivered to the Athenians," he said.
For years Omonia Square has been one of Athens' most central meeting points and has undergone many transformations. The plans include reinstalling a fountain removed from the square in the early 1990s while a few luxury hotels are opening this year around the square, on Pireos and Stadiou streets.
A video from the testing of the new fountain at Omonia Square.
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Monday, 24 February 2020 05:00
Education Meets Innovation As Students Showcase Their Ideas
Students shared their passions and intellectual curiosities at the 3rd Annual Innovation Summit - February 18-19, 2020
On February 18-19, 2020, American Community Schools - ACS Athens hosted the 3rd Annual Innovation Summit in the Learning Commons, managed by the school’s Incubator of Student's Creative Ideas (ISCI).
For 2 days, the Innovation Summit featured a wide range of workshops including the areas of Mathematics, Technology (Fusion 360, Scratch and Makey Makey, Python with Micro:Bit), Health, Athletics, Optics, Energy, Recycling, Plastic Management, Sustainable Education and Entrepreneurship.
Students shared their intellectual passions by presenting their well-researched projects such as hydrogen cars, LED lightsabers, 3D and laser printed objects/labels. Piezoelectric drums and bio tanks used to generate energy were visible and the green city model displayed solar, electrical, wind, hydrogen, and oxygen energy used in everyday life.
According to Ms. MaryAnn Augoustatos, Director of Learning Commons at ACS Athens, the success of the Innovation Summit serves a greater purpose: “The innovation summit provides students with the highest level of student leadership that can exist in an educational institution. Students decide what topics will be taught for two school days. As educators, our responsibility is to channel students’ interests/passions/curiosities and research, to create positive changes, as responsible global citizens. The two days of the summit served this purpose. What an incredible celebration of learning!”
Finally, the President of ACS Athens Dr. Peggy Pelonis in her message remarked: “ Watching the students present with such enthusiasm and providing the platform for such projects to come to fruition was at the very least impressive. Hats off to each of the students (all three schools) and congratulations to you and your team for organizing such a meaningful event.”
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Wednesday, 04 March 2020 07:00
Tax Returns Platform To Open At The End Of March
The online tax declaration platform, for the incomes of 2019, is expected to open at the end of this month. Taxpayers and corporations will be able to submit their tax returns until June 30, and the first installment will be payable a month later.
Τhe higher ceiling for achieving the tax-free threshold through online payments will be applicable from the 2020 financial year. Consequently, the declarations submitted this spring will have the previous limits of 10% for all incomes up to 10,000 euros, 15% for incomes from 10,001 to 30,000 euros, and 20% for revenues of over 30,000 euros.
As of last year, couples receive separate tax clearance documents, concerning only their personal incomes and not the income of their spouses, regardless of whether they submitted a joint or separate tax declaration.
To read this article in full, please visit: ekathimerini
To read this article in full, please visit: ekathimerini
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Monday, 09 March 2020 07:00
When To Watch The Supermoon In Greece
The second out of the 4 supermoons of 2020 is expected tonight. Its elliptical orbit will bring the Moon closer to the Earth; tonight at 19:48, the full Moon will appear larger and brighter than it usually does. Compared to an average full Moon, supermoons are 7% larger and 15% brighter.
The next supermoon will be on April 8. Native Americans called the March full moon, 'worm moon,' because in March, the soil begins to soften causing earthworms to resurface.
The Moon follows an elliptical orbit, and so its distance from the Earth is not fixed. The average distance between the Earth and the Moon is 384.400 kilometers. However, this distance increases by approximately 5% at the apogee and decreases by around 5% at the perigee.
It is worth noting that the word supermoon is not a scientific term, but a name probably devised by astrologers.
Originally posted on newsbeast.gr.
Originally posted on newsbeast.gr.
Translated by XpatAthens.
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Saturday, 21 March 2020 19:57
Important Coronavirus Update - Schools Close Nationwide
School Closures in Greece - Updated on March 21, 2020
On March 10th, 2020, the Greek Ministry of Health announced the closure of all schools and universities as part of the preventative measures taken to contain the spread of the coronavirus in Greece. The measure applies to private and public schools, kindergartens, preschools, universities, and cram schools, and it aims to reduce the spreading of the virus.
The Greek Ministry of Education announced the extension of the closure of all educational institutions until April 10 as a measure to counteract the coronavirus pandemic. Niki Kerameos, the Minister of Education, has not ruled out an extension to the school and academic year so that students do not lose their year or semester.
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Saturday, 14 March 2020 02:08
Important Coronavirus Update – Food Outlets And Malls Close Nationwide
The representative of the Greek Health Ministry, Sotiris Tsiodras, has announced new preventative measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The regulations aim to defeat viral infection by reducing the concentration of crowds.
So as of March 15, all malls, and department stores, cafes, bars, and food outlets–except delivery and take away restaurants–will remain closed.
So as of March 15, all malls, and department stores, cafes, bars, and food outlets–except delivery and take away restaurants–will remain closed.
Libraries, churches, museums, athletic centers, beauty parlors, and spas, hairdressing salons, tattoo and piercing studios will also remain closed for the next 14 days. Finally, the Greek Health Ministry has decided that lottery shops, casinos, amusement parks, and fairgrounds will also be affected by the above rules.
To learn more about how to stay protected or if you believe you may have been infected please CLICK HERE.
Important Notice from XpatAthens
It is important to remind our readers that XpatAthens is not in any way a media source. While we do our best to keep our readers informed, we advise you to consult Greek media outlets such as ekathimerini.com, amna.gr, naftemporiki.gr, and protothema.gr and/or international news sites for up-to-the-hour updates on the coronavirus. Be wise and stay safe.
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