The National Historical Museum is pleased to invite guests to a surprise concert event by the Athens Municipal Band at Kolokotroni Square, Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 17:30.

Founded in 1885, the Athens Municipal Band performed at the first modern Olympic Games, hosted by Athens in 1896. The ensemble, comprised of 92 distinguished musicians, has worked with world-renowned soloists, including Sokratis Anthis, Spyros Mourikis, Nikolaos Xanthoulis, Gregory Jones and Chen Rui.

Over a period of more than 120 years, the Athens Municipal Band has provided significant cultural and educational output, driven by the aim of constantly improving its high standards, remaining at the fore of all the country’s cultural endeavours, and being regarded as one of Europe’s finest musical ensembles.

The National Historical Museum’s commemorative exhibitions “Revolution 21 Reframed” and “1821 – The Battle of the Square” will be open to the public until 20:00.

The event follows all required guidelines of the public health authority to prevent the spread of COVID 19.

21 all -female artists from Europe & all over the world in the central line-up of the 21st Athens Jazz!

After its special hybrid edition that counts 14 acclaimed bands from 10 countries, 5 live shows & 9 pre-recorded sessions, 3,000 tickets and 20,000 live streaming views, ATJF returns from May 23rd to May 29th 2022 louder and jazzier than ever! 

Since 2001, the Athens Jazz Festival  has been inviting us at the end of spring, just before summer, to a music trip, marking thus the start of the concert season in Athens. The city's longest-running music event, with free admission, has been hosting a variety of international, acclaimed jazz trends, bands and groups from all over the globe, attracting more than 6,000 visitors daily.

Thus, Technopolis has become the setting for a seven-day exciting cultural feast. The Athenians and visitors to the city are invited to participate in an exciting celebration, with jazz music at its core. The Athens Jazz opens its doors to welcome the public from morning till evening, allowing young and old to enjoy a rich - international standards - music program, with live shows and more at Gazi and throughout the city. 

To date, the Athens Jazz has hosted more than 265 international and local bands and 2,900 musicians from 28 countries.

 

Do you want to take your career to a new level and uncover your leadership potential? Then join us for the Access MBA Balkans and Central Europe online event on 28 May.

Access MBA educates, matches, and connects prospective MBA applicants with accredited and top-ranked business schools from around the globe. On 28 May you will have the ideal opportunity to learn more about the world’s most recognised business degrees. Speak with admissions directors of leading international institutions from Germany, UK, US, and more.

3 ways Access MBA helps you on your professional journey:

1. One-to-one meetings, GMAT workshops, and more

Benefit from the many engaging formats – interactive workshops on test preparation, school presentations, and panel discussions with alumni. You can enjoy online one-to-one meetings with some of the top-ranked business schools from around the world. Plan your questions now so you can get all the details about the best MBA programmes.

2. Personalised experience

Choosing an MBA or Executive MBA is a different experience for everyone. At the online event you will have a personal MBA consultant to guide you to the programmes that best fit your background and expectations. Then, talk one-to-one with representatives from the schools that match your preferences. 

3. Scholarship of 1,000 euros for your business studies

At the end of each season, Access MBA awards one prospective student a scholarship of EUR 1,000 to help them finance their business studies. For a chance to win the prize, sign up now for free and make the most of the event. Take an active part in discussions with some of the participating business schools and you might be the next winner.

Choose the MBA way and join online on 28 May! Register for free HERE!

Are you ready to meet like-minded students and make new friends in university? Then it’s time to get together at the Access Masters Balkans and Central Europe online event on 26 May.

For the past 12 years, Access Masters has helped thousands of prospective graduate students find the best programme that meets their needs. Now you can be part of the community too. On 26 May, you will have the opportunity to talk to representatives from top-ranked and accredited schools from Germany, UK, US, and more.

The event is so full of new activities and interactive formats that you are sure to leave with a study plan in mind. But if you want more, you can have it. Participants can ask more questions and organise more meetings with schools even after the date of the event. Map your exciting future in just over two hours! 

Sign up today and join the fun on 26 May! Register for free HERE! 

Two Greek hotels are among the best on the planet for 2022, according to TripAdvisor’s annual “Travelers’ Choice Awards for Hotels” list released on Tuesday, May 10.

TripAdvisor’s latest community-powered ranking reveals the most-loved hotels around the world. The awards are based on traveler reviews and ratings posted on Tripadvisor throughout 2021.

Greek hotels on “Top 25 Hotels – World” list

Ikos Resorts’ Aria hotel located on Kos ranks third on TripAdvisor's “Top 25 Hotels – World” list, while the group’s Dassia hotel on Corfu, is in the 11th position.

In addition, Ikos Aria tops the “Top Hotels Europe” list, with Ikos Dassia ranking sixth and Sani Dunes in the 11th position.

This year’s awards include 11 subcategories of accommodations, including three brand new ones: Out of the Ordinary Hotels, Hotels on the Water, and Mountain Resorts & Lodges.

Greek hotels among the best in the world

Top 25 Hotels: Ikos Aria (3rd); Ikos Dassia (11th)
Top Small Stays: Anastasis Apartments & Spa (12th)
Top 25 All-Inclusive Resorts: Ikos Aria (1st); Ikos Dassia (6th); Ikos Olivia (12th)
Top 25 Luxury Hotels: Ikos Aria (1st); Ikos Dassia (11th)
Most Romantic Hotels: Anastasis Apartments & Spa (7th); Lindos Blu Luxury Hotel & Suites (19th)
Top 25 Hotels for Families: Sani Club (2nd); Potidea Palace Hotel (9th)
Top Mountain Lodges & Resorts: Papaevangelou Hotel (14th)
Top Hotels on the Water: Ikos Aria (1st); Ikos Olivia (11th).

To read this article in full, please visit: news.gtp.gr

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There’s nothing worse than coming home from a trip and finding out you could have had a much better time had you known to make different choices. Here we’ve listed a few things worth keeping in mind when planning and going on a vacation in Greece, along with plenty of useful links to content on our site that will help make your holiday everything you hope for.

Choosing The Wrong Destination

Greece may not be among the largest European countries, but it’s undoubtedly one of the most diverse. Some Greek destinations are made for families while others are awe-inspiring and romantic, and yet others are loud, bustling, and great for young party-goers. That’s not to mention the paradisiacal regions less trodden, suitable only for nature lovers, the wine regions and the cities with their interesting gastronomy scenes and shopping. While there’s a reason to love them all, one of the biggest mistakes you can make is booking a trip to the wrong place. 

Choosing The Wrong Time To Go 

As with picking the most suitable destination, choosing the right month for your trip can make your holiday infinitely better. Greece is on a mission to grow its tourism season, and the incentives for visiting in the low season are plenty. If, for example, you do wish to go to Santorini, but also want to avoid crowds, a visit in spring is lovely. Islands famous for their scenic beaches, like Milos and Kythira, meanwhile, are wonderful places to go in the fall, when the sea is warm and most Greek and foreign tourists have gone. 

Not Sharing Food

If your favorite quote to identify with is “Joey doesn’t share food,” you may want to adapt yourself on this vacation because the average Joe might get away with that but the average Greek will tell you that that’s no way to order; plenty of dishes for the table – not just meze, but mains as well – is the best way to experience the local cuisine. This way, you get to try more things at every meal.

Overlooking The Mainland

When you picture Greece, you picture an island. Or do you? The mainland, in fact, boasts some of the most beautiful coastlines, complete with the sandy beaches and picturesque villages the islands are so famous for. What’s more, the mainland, including the Peloponnese, offers endless opportunities to see more, to easily travel by car from one destination to the next, and see things like winding mountain roads, forests that are home to bears and wild horses, rural areas and vibrant cities, waterfalls and beaches, all on the same trip.

Spending No Time In Athens

For a long time, tourists treated the Greek capital strictly as a layover – somewhere to spend one night at a hotel and squeeze in a visit to the Acropolis before heading to the islands. Thankfully, in recent years, the world has opened its eyes to the city as a destination in its own right. While the city isn’t the ultimate place for those looking to spend their whole trip on the beach, it has many other attributes. The sights are some of the most renowned on the globe, the museums are great, as is the dining and shopping, and the nightlife is unbeatable.

To read this article in full, please visit: greece-is.com

After over a year of delay, the new trains brought to Greece from Italy will take to the tracks on May 15 on the Athens-Thessaloniki route, rail operator TrainOSE announced.The new trains, the “Arrows”, will reduce the traveling time to 4 hours.

The company said the journey with the ETR 470 will take 3 hours and 36 minutes, which includes a stop at Larissa. Normally, the travel time between the capital and the major northern city takes close to 6 hours.

The new ETR470 trains will have nine wagons, including a restaurant/bar and three first-class wagons. Each train has a seating capacity of 600 people.

ETR470 trains will run twice a day in each direction:

– Leaving Athens at 07:22, it will stop at Larissa at 09:58, and arrive in Thessaloniki at 11:20. The next one, in the afternoon, will leave Athens at 17:22, stop at Larissa at 20:00, and arrive in Thessaloniki at 21:21.

– Leaving Thessaloniki, ETR470 will leave the station at 07:08, stop at Larissa at 08:09, and arrive in Athens at 11:03. The next one, in the afternoon, will leave Thessaloniki at 17:08, stop at Larissa at 18:08 and arrive in Athens at 21:04.

To promote the event, TrainOSE is offering a 20% discount for tickets booked in the next 20 days, with travel time between May 15 and June 3. For schedules and ticket prices please visit the TrainOse website.

Originally published on: keeptalkinggreece.com

Greek mothers get kind of “traditional” when it comes to their children, always repeating several cliché sayings that make children laugh while setting their teeth on edge.

The relationship between a son or a daughter and a Greek mother is something that goes beyond imagination! Is it because of the social circumstances of Greek society? Is it the climate? The special temperament of Greeks? Who knows.

The point is, without the legendary, iconic ‘Greek mother,’ Greeks would simply be completely different people. And, as we can imagine, this special relationship comes with some special ways of communication—certain sayings that only a Greek mother says to her children regardless of how old the son or daughter is or whether or not they’ve heard it all a million times before.

1. “If you do/say this again I’ll have a heart attack!” 

– Because guilt is best used by Greek mothers…

2. “There is no ‘why’! It’s because I said so.”

– She’s right, she’s your mother…

3. “You’re like your father.”

– He’s to blame for everything bad that happens, including a possible alien invasion.

4. “Do you know what time you came home last night?”

– Of course, your Greek mother sure does!

5. “Won’t you become a father/mother one day? I hope your children will do to you the same things you’ve done to me.”

– Family justice must be served…

6. “Stop walking barefoot on the floor or you’ll get a cold.”

– Every Greek mother has graduated from med school and everyone in the house knows that. 

7. “Take a coat or you’ll fall sick.”

– Even if it’s mid-summer outside, a sudden snowstorm could always be around the corner. You never know! 

8. “Eat something! All that is left of you is skin and bones.”

– A Greek mother’s sense of perception, however, is not always overly accurate.

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

At the Municipal Market of Kypseli, Street Outdoors present one of the longest lasting music events of recent years. From 12 noon and for 12 whole hours, World, Balearic and Disco sounds, embrace a space that has hosted thousands of people from all over the world. An event open for everybody, residents of the area, people passing by, as well as visitors of the city who will be at the spot.

Thris Tian, ​​the man who defined the form in which electronic music is consumed in recent years, the DJ who introduced us to the Boiler Room, the radio producer who co-founded Worldwide Fm with Gilles Peterson, undertakes to become the guide to the most magical musical journey he has seen the city lately.

The award-winning sports tourism event Navarino Challenge celebrates its 10th year by uniting people of all ages and abilities through sports. Amateur and professional athletes from Greece and abroad will visit Costa Navarino and Pylos, Messinia, on October 21-23, 2022.

 

Participants in Navarino Challenge, have the opportunity to run in one of the top Half Marathons 21.1km in Greece, together with the Greek-American ultramarathon runner Konstantinos Dean Karnazes, and to cross the beautiful beach of Voidokilia while tracing history beneath their feet in King Nestor’s land. They will follow the trail mapped out in the Homeric era by Telemachus, Ulysses’ son, trying to find his missing father. Moreover, they can choose between the 10km route or the fun 5km route, which can even be completed with dynamic walking.  On the same day, the 1km children’s route will be held in two groups, for children 10-14 years old and kids up to 9 years of age.   

Runners can act promptly and take advantage of the early bird offers, which are valid until July 31, featuring discounts higher than 50% on registrations. The children’s race is held with free participation. The event, always having the participants as a top priority, offers a refund on their registration costs until September 1.

Entries for Navarino Challenge are underway and interested parties can participate by completing the available form through the following link.

 

Enjoy here the video with Navarino Challenge 2022’s outdoor activities.

 

Starting from the Poseidonia Restaurant known for its traditional Greek cuisine and local delicacies in the port of Pylos, on Saturday, October 22, a sea kayak tour around the island of Sphacteria will take place, with the support of Explore Messinia. Participants will paddle towards Navarino Bay exploring the coastline of Sphacteria. For entries: welcome(at)exploremessinia.com 

 

Overlooking the sand dunes and crystal-clear waters of the Ionian Sea, The Dunes Beach at Navarino Dunes, Costa Navarino, will host the Navarino Challenge King of the Court Beach Volleyball Tournament. The Olympic sport of beach volleyball returns with the former international Greek volleyball player and record holder of participations with the Greek National Team, Michalis Triantafyllidis, as its ambassador. On Saturday, October 22, the tournament will include separate categories for men and women, whereas on Sunday, October 23, the tournament will be mixed. All beach volleyball activities are carried out with the support of Triantafyllidis Beach Arena. For registrations and more information: info(at)beacharena.gr 

 

Participants in Navarino Challenge will have the opportunity to attend tennis clinics for children 6-9 years old and 10-13 years old as well as to participate in the Round Robbin tennis tournaments for men and women, which will be held with the support of Mouratoglou Tennis Center Costa Navarino under the guidance of elite coaches. Costa Navarino is the first European location for a Mouratoglou Tennis Center, while the brand-new state-of-the-art facilities feature a total of 16 tennis courts at Navarino Dunes with breathtaking views of the Ionian Sea. For registrations and more information: tennis(at)costanavarino.com

 

The schedule of Navarino Challenge offers you the opportunity to come closer to sports and their benefits, alongside top instructors. More specifically, you can take part in activities such as beachathlon for parents & children 6 to 13 years old with the Olympian and European champion Periklis Iakovakis, pilates lessons with the team of physical education instructor, Mandy Persaki, bike ride to Voidokilia with the support of Navarino Outdoors and golf lessons for 2 days, with the support of Navarino Golf Academy.

Enjoy a weekend full of outdoor wellness activities for people of all ages. Book now the event’s accommodation package which is full of sports activities and includes half board. Live the unique sports and cultural experience that is offered to you. For more information on accommodation packages at The Westin Resort Costa Navarino you may send your email to booking(at)navarinochallenge.com or call Vita N Travel at +30 210 3249070.

Check the accommodation packages here.

Samsung Electronics Hellas supports the event for a 6th consecutive year as its Official Technology Partner. Costa Navarino and The Westin Resort Costa Navarino are the Official Hospitality Sponsors.The event is assisted by Vita N Travel and Kayak. 

Navarino Challenge will take place under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, whose mission is the formulation of the tourism policy and the executive planning of the tourist development of Greece.The event is organized by ActiveMedia Group which is also responsible for the event’s Sports Production.

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Photo Credit: Elias Lefas