The British magazine "Conde Nast Traveller" has highlighted the Greek islands of Lipsi and Patmos as must-do destinations that should be at the top of every international traveler's list, underlining their spiritual aspects that promote well-being.

Patmos, with its unspoiled landscapes and its cultural heart, is a real pleasure for the body and soul, the article said, pointing to the additional glamour provided by Unesco world heritage monuments such as the Cave of the Apocalypse and St John's Monastery, or the pretty central village of Chora, while providing everything that the modern tourist requires.

A few miles away, the island Lipsi offers a 'castaway' experience and seclusion, with Conde Nast describing it as the "ultimate switch-off destination" for enjoying the simple pleasures, such as swimming in its blue-green waters, hiking, and dining in traditional restaurants.

Originally published on: tornosnews.gr

Main image: @pascalidou

Located on one of the most iconic areas of the Athenian Riviera. Bolivar invites locals and visitors to an exotic environment on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 July, presenting two of the biggest Dance Events of this summer.







With a lineup reminiscent of something from TOMORROWLAND, the decks on July 8 will be taken over by the famous techno masquerade Boris Brejcha and the talented Ann Clue in order to give an explosive performance. Purchase your tickets here.



On July 9, Bolivar proudly hosts 4 unique DJs/producers, the favorite superstar Guy Gerber, the award winner with the best electronic live performance Recondite, the Woo York live that we met from their Afterlife productions, and the fast-rising and most sought-after Layla Benitez. Purchase your tickets here.

 

A unique event with a piano player floating in the air over the Tempi Valley to promote the natural heritage in the area of Central Greece.

Sunday afternoon, hikers and other visitors were stunned, when a woman appeared in the air with her piano that was floating in the air with the help of big balloons, creating an unreal scenery.

This unique event and promotion video was an idea of director Paschalis Mantis and the pianist of the Acropolis museum Elena Xydia who followed a call by the mayor of Tempi Municipality, Giorgos Manolis, in order to create a special video promoting the natural heritage of the area.

A volunteer team worked for some time planning the venture, which is unique as no one has attempted it before in a natural landscape, at such a great height.

With impeccable technical planning by Vassilis Badavis, all safety measures were foreseen, in this venture which was completely safe both in the preparation phase and in the final implementation phase.

It should be noted that the help offered by the Larissa Fire Brigade, the Police, and the Larissa Chamber of Commerce was very important and essential, the organizers said.

Originally published on: keeptalkinggreece.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some of my clients recently have been having difficulty in their communication with their partners. There is a lot of conflict about issues most of us have to deal with – kids’ summer activities, vacation place and time, family time, and self-time. You get the picture. There’s a lot of anger followed by voice raising, name-calling, and, as expected, a lot of antagonism.

This is a pattern of behavior that needs a minimum of two people to get it going. It can look something like this:

Person A: Once again you planned something without asking me. You always do that.

Person B: But I asked you and you didn’t respond. I had to do it on my own.

Person A (getting angry and raising their voice): You treat me as if I don’t exist; as if I just have to follow. You don’t respect me.

Person B (starting to get upset): Now that’s not fair. You know that’s not the case and it has nothing to do with respect.

Does it sound familiar? I bet it does to a lot of us, myself included. We all get into this trap at times. And instead of clarifying and expressing our emotions, we attack the other person by responding to their impolite remarks. The argument escalates, there’s no solution and we find ourselves angrier than before. So what can we do to avoid these kinds of situations?

We need to break the pattern. Why? Because anger can escalate and lead to physical or emotional violence which may put our safety at stake. Because if we respond to anger with anger we may be seen as the aggressor. And because when we respond calmly we set an example for others.

Here are some suggestions to calm the situation.

• Do your best to respond calmly by using a low tone of voice and non-threatening body language.
• Learn how to manage your emotions so as not to take it personally.
• Practice deep breathing.
• Take a step back and try to see what the real issue may be. It’s highly possible the other person’s anger has nothing to do with you.
• Listen actively and with empathy and acknowledge the other person’s feelings.
• Apologize when necessary.
• Set your limits. You have every right to leave the “conversation” if you don’t feel safe or if you’re too upset to respond.

Remember, it takes two to tango. It’s your choice to dance or not.

Trial runs on the new Piraeus metro lines will begin by the end of next week, Attiko Metro Managing Director Nikos Kouretas said, ahead of their opening to the public by September.

Speaking at the Technical Chamber of Greece’s conference “Green Deal Greece 2022” at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, Kouretas said that the stations on the new Line 4 will be opened to the public at a date to be announced shortly.

In addition, he said, the Thessaloniki metro will be operational by the end of 2023.

“Along with the three Piraeus stations that we will hand over to the public in the next two months, Lines 2 [Red] and 3 [Blue] will end up serving over a million passengers a day, which means 200,000 fewer cars in Athens daily, and a reduction of 880 tons of carbon dioxide,” Kouretas said.

The metro will also bring an improvement to the urban landscape with the planting of trees while it will also serve major facilities such as hospitals.

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

After the Hollywood release of the movie “Rise” (produced by Disney) about the life of the family of Giannis Antetokounmpo, it finally premiered in the Athens neighbourhood of Sepolia, where the NBA star grew up.

The event was hosted on Tuesday at the Triton Stadium in Sepolia, where it all started for the “Greek Freak”.

Antetokounmpo naturally stole the show, since he is in the places where he started to show his talent, while with him was his whole family (Thanasis, Kostas, Alex, Francis and their mother, Veronica).

In Sepolia were also his Milwaukee teammates Pat Connaughton, Jevon Carter and Jordan Nwora along with two coaches, his managers and great basketball personalities such as Theodoros Papaloukas.

George Mazonakis was also there, along with the GM of Olympiacos, Nikos Lepeniotis.

Of course, several children rushed to see and deify Giannis Antetokounmpo and his brothers up close, creating a great atmosphere in an area that evokes memories for the Antetokounmpo family.

Hard Rock Café Athens celebrates Independence Day on the 4th of July the American way with the unique themed cocktail Rockin' Refreshing and ‘Red Blue White’ Burger, two choices specially designed for that day. The Visitors will also have the opportunity to try other wonderful authentic all-time classic American dishes.

The unique Rockin ’Refreshing cocktail - in the colors of the American flag - contains GRAY GOOSE vodka, lemonade, Grenadine, and Blue Curacao, garnished with delicious candies. 


On the 4th of July, the restaurant will be specially decorated in a festive atmosphere, featuring the colors of America.

Except for Rockin ’Refreshing and‘ Red Blue White ’Burger, whoever chooses to visit the restaurant will be able to accompany their drink of choice with a wide range of mouth-watering main courses, starters, and delicious desserts. Gluten-free dishes will also be available. 

For information and reservations, please call 210 3245170 or send an email to athens_salescoordinator@hardrock.com

Taste of Athens returns to the historic Athenian Venue of Zappeion, for 4 days full of taste, fun and delight in the heart of Greek summer.

Book your calendars and get your taste buds and forks at the ready! 10 of the best restaurants in the country, top chefs, iconic dishes, immersive experiences and a full entertainment program will be waiting for you to enjoy.

The hottest restaurants in town
The star chefs everyone is talking about, hard-to-book restaurants and the hottest (or coolest?) culinary projects are setting the scene of the largest gastronomic event in Greece.



All-day music & live concerts
Dance those calories away at the central Entertainment Stage, joining live acts from favorite artists and uplifting DJ sets at the fun epicenter of this year’s Festival! Make sure you lock your tickets in early to avoid missing out.

Family fun at the Kids Zone
Your little foodies will have a dedicated safe space with a fun-packed program of educational, creative and interactive sessions led by experienced professionals, so every member of your family can truly enjoy the tastes.