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Thursday, 30 December 2021 14:17

New Year Wishes, Traditions & Updates

Learn all about the New Year's traditions in this week's newsletter!

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Sunday, 19 December 2021 14:14

Christmas Countdown

Christmas is just around the corner! 
 

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Friday, 10 December 2021 14:11

Make It A December ​To Remember

December is always special in Athens. As Christmas approaches the city is decorated with beautiful Xmas lights and tons of fun things to do! 

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Monday, 29 November 2021 14:04

Gearing Up For The Holidays

As the holidays approach Athens becomes beautiful and full of Athens things to do with friends and family! 

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Monday, 01 November 2021 14:01

Autumn Vibes

Can you feel those Autumn Vibes?

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Friday, 01 October 2021 13:49

Autumn Scents

Autumn scents all around Athens!

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Wednesday, 22 September 2021 13:44

Embrace An Aware Lifestyle

No matter where you live and how much you earn, you can adopt a sustainable lifestyle easily. Let’s begin this lifestyle by focusing on small choices related to our daily tasks.
 
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Wednesday, 30 March 2022 13:31

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center

A public space, where everyone has free access and can participate in a multitude of cultural, educational, athletic, environmental and recreational activities and events. It includes the Greek National Opera, the National Library of Greece as well as the Stavros Niarchos Park, one of the largest green areas in Athens, covering 21 hectares.

The SNFCC was created thanks to an exclusive grant by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, which delivered it to the Greek State upon completion. SNFCC Single Member S.A. is a public-benefit nonprofit organization responsible for the operation, maintenance and management of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center and the Stavros Niarchos Park while developing and organizing its own series of cultural, educational, environmental and sports activities. It is supervised by the Greek Ministry of Finance.

Redefinig Public Space
The SNFCC and the Stavros Niarchos Park design and construction have significantly contributed to the revitalization of Athens’ Kallithea neighborhood and the Faliro Delta waterfront area after years of neglect.

The high-quality events and activities organized, realized and hosted at the SNFCC, as well as the staff and collaborators’ professionalism, have made the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center a reference point in the greater Athens area, redefining the concept of public space.

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center is a public space open to all, without any barriers.

Architectural Landmark
Designed by the architectural firm Renzo Piano Building Workshop, the SNFCC is a donation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). In February 2017, upon the completion of its construction, the SNF delivered the SNFCC to the Greek State and society. SNFCC has earned significant architectural distinctions, including the 2018 Award for International Excellence of the Royal Institute of British Architects – RIBA.

Sustainability Hub
Sustainability has been an integral component and a priority of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center since its original inception. This sustainability mandate is reflected upon every aspect of the SNFCC, emerging as a new paradigm in terms of construction, operation, and maintenance of public places and infrastructures. 

Committed to being open to all, the SNFCC has been designed to be fully accessible to persons with disabilities. In addition, many educational programs are been organized to encourage collaboration among children with and without disabilities.

People aged over 65 with minor mobility impairments comprise another group for which the SNFCC has designed programs.

Learn more about the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center at SNFCC.org

Helping kids explore their potential is the path to the greatest discoveries mankind can achieve. That is what the Stavros Niarchos Foundation strives to support through Field of Life, a new initiative coming to the Athens suburb of Nikaia to help every child start their own exciting adventure.

Field of Life was born out of the common vision of ISN with Panagiotis Giannakis to create a multipurpose space offering sports, educational, and recreational activities to all young people. The organization aspires to provide a safe refuge and a creative home base for every child and teenager, especially those who have limited access to such opportunities.

A brand-new area of ​​5,300 sq.m. will be built in the Nikaia neighborhood of Athens, where Panagiotis Giannakis was born and raised, to host Field of Life’s activities. The facility will comprise indoor and outdoor recreation areas and study spaces, sports facilities including a swimming pool, basketball and football courts, entertainment halls, a music production studio, and the organization’s offices.

The Field of Life aims to offer children aged 6-17 development opportunities, valuable experiences, and a series of character empowerment skills such as self-discipline and self-confidence.

After school, children will be able to visit Field of Life in Nikaia and take part in the programs. A hot meal will be waiting for the children upon arrival, and afterward, teachers will help them with their homework. Then it’s time to play; basketball, volleyball, running, climbing, swimming, and a lot more await.

The facility is scheduled to start welcoming children in the first half of 2024. Until then, a series of organized events are expected to be hosted throughout Nikaia.

For more information, please visit: gipedozois.org


Athens may be best known for its food scene, since there's a huge tradition of eating out in Greece, however, it also has a slew of amazing juice bars.  

Taking advantage of the seasonal fruits and vegetables, these spots deliver a variety of healthful and nutritious juices and smoothies to cater to every taste!



Pure Juice Bar

Pure Juice Bar
@purejuicebargr

With the goal of improving the food habits of the customers, Pure Juice Bar provides a menu of high nutritional value and an array of different flavors. Not only do they offer fresh fruit and veggie smoothies, but also mouthwatering açai and buddha bowls, energy balls, almond milk, and turmeric lattes, and a variety of super-healthy snacks!

Location:
Sina 21, Kolonaki
Phone: 213 0363671 

Happy Blender

Happy Blender
@happyblender 

Just a heartbeat away from the Ancient Agora, Happy Blender’s philosophy is to offer high-quality and healthy products, made in an environmentally friendly way. They serve delicious juices and powerhouse smoothies and bowls, promising to revitalize you. Another highlight is authentic strained greek yogurt with homemade toppings!

Location: Ifestou 39, Athina
Phone: 21 0363 8484 

Fontana Living Well Store

Fontana Athens
@fontana_athens

Nestled on a tree-lined pedestrian street, Fontana Living Well Store offers a delightful selection of freshly pressed juices and creative, made-to-order ice teas and smoothies that will help you boost your detox routine!

Location: Aiolou 17, Athina
Phone: 21 0325 4112 

Join Juice Bars

Join Juice Bars
@joinjuicebars

With a positive philosophy that encourages self-care and well-being, JOIN juice bars in central Athens offers energizing juices and smoothies, upbeat music, and an inexhaustible supply of positive vibes. Rambo (almond milk, whey protein, pear, spinach, organic matcha, and rice) and Hulk (almond milk, banana, avocado, lime, goji berries, and organic matcha) are two of the most adventurous flavors on the menu!

Location: Romvis 24, Athina
Phone: 21 0323 6264

Xymopoieio

Xymopoieio
@mgdlnvlgr

Located in the Monastiraki flea market, less than a minute from the metro station, this is the ideal spot to take a break from exploring Athens, re-energize, and hydrate with a smoothie, to escape the heat for a while. Countless tasty combinations await you!

Location:
Pandrossou 64, Athina
Phone: 21 0325 4186 

 
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