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Thursday, 26 April 2018 07:00
New In Athens - NAMI Sushi Bar
Located in Glyfáda, NAMI Sushi is fairly new on the Athens scene, opening in April 2017, but there's already buzz surrounding this Japanese Sushi Bar. NAMI has gotten rave reviews about the amazing flavors they offer, the freshness of their sushi, and the spectacularly clean and friendly environment. While they are regularly open for dinner at 19:00, they also host events with live jazz and a lively atmosphere.
The menu is large with appetizers, salads, and many kinds of sushi, including Temaki, Hosomaki, Urumaki, Gunkan, Nigiri, etc. For non-sushi lovers, there's a choice of egg, buckwheat, or ramen noodles, as well as main dishes like Salmon teriyaki and shrimp and vegetable tempura. For the adult beverages, Nami has the basics covered with wines (white, red, and rose), a selection of spirits, and of course, Sake. Where they really stand out is with their collection of speciality cocktails with names like Jazzmine, a bombay gin infused green tea with jasmine flowers or the Hattori Hanzo, another bombay gin with fresh kumquat and quarto. So whether you like sushi or not, NAMI Sushi has something for everyone.
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Thursday, 26 April 2018 07:00
Amoeba Trio Performs At The Ancient Roman Agora Of Athens
During a live session near the ancient Roman Agora of Athens, the Amoeba Trio plays with famous Chinese musicians Chang Jing and Zhang Di. Watch now!
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Wednesday, 25 April 2018 10:06
Re-Cycle: New & Old Work By Mary Cox
The Space is pleased to present “Re-Cycle”, a two-part show by Mary Cox comprising a series of mixed media works and paintings on the theme of cycling as well as her new collage boxes.
The bicycle-themed work was inspired by her community involvement in the local bicycle advocacy group as well as her personal pleasure-riding around the southern coast of Attica. The theme of recycling figures in both the recycling of the older work and the collage boxes in the newer work, cut-up reproductions of other artists’ work from the pages of cast-off art magazines, adhered to boxes of various sizes.
Open for viewing all day Thursday, Friday and Saturday.The Space is pleased to present “Re-Cycle”, a two-part show by Mary Cox comprising a series of mixed media works and paintings on the theme of cycling as well as her new collage boxes. The bicycle-themed work was inspired by her community involvement in the local bicycle advocacy group as well as her personal pleasure-riding around the southern coast of Attica.
The theme of recycling figures in both the recycling of the older work and the collage boxes in the newer work, cut-up reproductions of other artists’ work from the pages of cast-off art magazines, adhered to boxes of various sizes. Open for viewing all day Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Mary Cox has been living in Greece since 1993 and has showed her work in Athens and abroad. She holds a Masters in Fine Arts from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and co-runs FokiaNou Art Space in Pagrati.
Opening: Thursday, 26 April, 2018, 19:00-23:00
Duration: 26-28 April, 2018 / Hours: 13:00-21:00
The bicycle-themed work was inspired by her community involvement in the local bicycle advocacy group as well as her personal pleasure-riding around the southern coast of Attica. The theme of recycling figures in both the recycling of the older work and the collage boxes in the newer work, cut-up reproductions of other artists’ work from the pages of cast-off art magazines, adhered to boxes of various sizes.
Open for viewing all day Thursday, Friday and Saturday.The Space is pleased to present “Re-Cycle”, a two-part show by Mary Cox comprising a series of mixed media works and paintings on the theme of cycling as well as her new collage boxes. The bicycle-themed work was inspired by her community involvement in the local bicycle advocacy group as well as her personal pleasure-riding around the southern coast of Attica.
The theme of recycling figures in both the recycling of the older work and the collage boxes in the newer work, cut-up reproductions of other artists’ work from the pages of cast-off art magazines, adhered to boxes of various sizes. Open for viewing all day Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Mary Cox has been living in Greece since 1993 and has showed her work in Athens and abroad. She holds a Masters in Fine Arts from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and co-runs FokiaNou Art Space in Pagrati.
Opening: Thursday, 26 April, 2018, 19:00-23:00
Duration: 26-28 April, 2018 / Hours: 13:00-21:00
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Tuesday, 24 April 2018 20:25
April 24 - The Season Of Travel
What a better place to enjoy summer than Greece? From beatiful destinations off the beaten track, to top holiday picks in the Aegean and Ionian sea. Discover each one of them in this week's newsletter!
Please click HERE to view this issue of our newsletter!
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Tuesday, 24 April 2018 20:17
April 17 - Athens Old & New
Athens is the perfect place when it comes to combining old and new. Learn all about a new exhibition displaying ancient artifacts inside the city's metro and a mindblowing 3D video on how the Parthenon was built!
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Tuesday, 24 April 2018 07:00
The Best Greek Islands For Family Holidays
Greece is an excellent family destination and has all kinds of activities for all ages! There's plenty of sandy beaches, water sports, island wildlife to explore, and and lots of history and culture. From the Telegraph, these are some of the best destinations in Greece for family holidays.
Rhodes
"If you’re after a bit of R&R, Rhodes’s east coast has a 30-mile stretch of well-maintained golden-sand beaches with warm, shallow water down its eastern coast. One of this coast’s big modern hotels, with their all-inclusive packages, should be just the ticket: everything is on your doorstep – kids’ clubs, water sports facilities, babysitting, wellness, restaurants and cafes, so you can switch off and truly relax."
Crete
"Europe’s oldest civilization built palaces decorated with magnificent frescos and enjoyed the curious sport of bull leaping on Crete from 3000BC to 1400BC. The Minoans’ capital, Knossos, was partially (and controversially) reconstructed by early archaeologists, making it unusually accessible to children."
Corfu
"Head to Corfu for a spot of swimming and sunbathing on one of its varied beaches: sandy Glyfada, on the wild west coast; nearby Paleokastritsa, with its sheltered pebble coves; or Sidari on the north coast, with its peculiar rock formations and warm shallow sea. There’s also Aqualand water park in the island’s lush green interior."
To read this article in full, please visit: The Telegraph
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Tuesday, 24 April 2018 07:00
Greek Museum Nominated For European Museum Of The Year Award
The Archaeological Museum of Thebes in Viotia, Greece has recently been nominated for the European Museum of the Year award for 2018. The museum is one of 40 other nominees.
The annual ceremony will take place this year on May 9th through 12th at the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw. The nominees this year will give an audiovisual presentation before the winner is announced. The presentation of the Thebes Museum will be supported by the "Society of the Friends of the Archaeological Museum of Thebes."
The European Museum of the Year Award was founded in 1977 under the auspices of the Council of Europe, in order to recognize excellence in the European museum sector. The judging process is rigorous and includes visits to up to 50 museums.
The award has had significant influence over the years, highlighting and awarding museums with innovative approaches and influence in the national and international museum field.
To read this article in full, please visit: Greek City Times
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Monday, 23 April 2018 10:21
Ministry Lifts Swimming Ban Along Attica Coast After Oil Spill
Following an oil spill near Salamina island in 2017, a swimming ban was put in place for the beaches along the Attica coast. However, the health ministry authorities stated recently that beaches are once again open to the public.
Beaches are now open for swimming with the exception of Salamina’s Limnionas bay, Selinia and Themistokleous coast. According to the shipping ministry, “joint efforts for the complete restoration of the marine environment impacted by the wreck carried out by relevant ministries, affected municipalities, port authorities, decontamination companies and volunteer groups, and its return to the public have been completed”.
Shipping Minister Panagiotis Kouroublis also ordered a committee of experts to carry out on-the-spot inspections of the affected areas in order to assess progress ahead of the summer season.
To read this article in full, please visit: Greek Travel Pages
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Monday, 29 July 2019 07:00
10 Places In Greece You Need To Visit In The Summer
It's one of the most popular summer destinations in the Mediterranean with Athens as a great city break destination and hundreds of islands ready to be explored. The country also offer better value for your money than other countries like Spain and Italy. From Forbes, here are 10 places in Greece you must visit this summer!
Lake Vouliagmeni
"Mysterious Lake Vouliagmeni is just 15 miles outside Athens but a world apart. Its name derives from the Greek word vouliiazo, which means “submerge” and indeed the mesmerizing lake formed when a huge underwater spring let loose and caused a massive cave roof to collapse."
"Mysterious Lake Vouliagmeni is just 15 miles outside Athens but a world apart. Its name derives from the Greek word vouliiazo, which means “submerge” and indeed the mesmerizing lake formed when a huge underwater spring let loose and caused a massive cave roof to collapse."
Milos Island
"This Cycladic island stunner is where many Greeks go on their honeymoons or just to get away from it all for a few days. Like the celebrated and in summer overcrowded island of Santorini, Milos is volcanic in origin. The unique geology has endowed the island with a wealth of gorgeous beaches, including Sarakiniko with its surreal white landscapes. Milos is about a three-hour ferry ride from Piraeus."
"This Cycladic island stunner is where many Greeks go on their honeymoons or just to get away from it all for a few days. Like the celebrated and in summer overcrowded island of Santorini, Milos is volcanic in origin. The unique geology has endowed the island with a wealth of gorgeous beaches, including Sarakiniko with its surreal white landscapes. Milos is about a three-hour ferry ride from Piraeus."
Paros
"If you're looking for great beaches, good food, a hint of glamor and great value for money then look no further than the Greek island of Paros. It's located south of the more famous (and much more expensive) Mykonos, but is a favorite vacation spot for the Greeks themselves. The cosmopolitan town of Naoussa has loads of great seafood restaurants and tavernas and is near an array of fine, uncrowded beaches."
Karpathos Island
"While Rhodes is the biggest and most popular of Greece's Dodecanese Islands, it's also the most touristy. Unless you're a big fan of medieval history (its main town is exceptionally well-preserved), I would say skip it in favor of the second largest island of the Dodecanese, Karpathos. While Patmos, another island in this Aegean archipelago, has attained more of a following as an in spot in recent years, slender Karpathos is arguably more authentic and has better beaches, too."
"While Rhodes is the biggest and most popular of Greece's Dodecanese Islands, it's also the most touristy. Unless you're a big fan of medieval history (its main town is exceptionally well-preserved), I would say skip it in favor of the second largest island of the Dodecanese, Karpathos. While Patmos, another island in this Aegean archipelago, has attained more of a following as an in spot in recent years, slender Karpathos is arguably more authentic and has better beaches, too."
To read this article in full, please visit: Forbes
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Sunday, 22 April 2018 13:34
Grand Opening - Athenians Rugby Club
New Sports Club Calling on Athenians to Come and Try Rugby
The newly formed Athenians Sports Club will hold a ‘grand opening’ on Saturday 28th of April at Aiolos Glyfadas FC in Vari.
Co-founders Lina Norman and Vasilis Katsakos are encouraging people of all ages to attend and try their hand at rugby and enjoy the other exciting activities planned for the launch.
Both Norman and Katsakos are experienced rugby players and coaches who have a passion for the game and would love to see more Athens residents enjoying the sport as much as they do.
“We decided to start ‘Athenians’ because we want to give more children the chance to play rugby,” said Norman who played in the 2010 Women’s Rugby World Cup for Sweden.
“Rugby has some great values connected to the sport. Respect for others, respect for rules and laws, solidarity with your teammates, discipline and passion. I believe that children who learn to understand and treasure these values early on will benefit in all their social, family and work relationships.’’
Rugby has given Vasilis (Billy) Katsakos the opportunity to play at the elite level in Spain and France as well as Greece and he is now ready to help the next generation reach their goals. “Academies for all kinds of sports have been my biggest dream since I was a student at university. Now I feel ready to start something and share my knowledge with the best people there are, kids! “Rugby is a lot like life.
Sometimes you have to compete with someone taller, faster or heavier than you. The magic thing is that you have to win this “fight” for you and your teammates with the attributes and skills that you have and always respecting the rules of the game and the laws of life. “Rugby is a sport that everybody can join and play an important role on the field whether you are big, small, tall or short.”
Currently there are eleven active rugby union clubs in Greece with approximately three hundred players. There are seven women’s teams. The grand opening will include tag rugby games for the kids, rugby activities for all ages, blue building blocks for the youngest kids, barbecue and drinks for sale and a DJ. There will be the chance to win a family holiday to Italy courtesy of Nova Travel.
If you are undecided whether you should attend, Lina Norman has a simple message for you. “Come! We promise you it will be fun. We have so many activities going it’s gonna be like a rugby fun fair! For the youngest and the oldest and those in between, there will be things to do for everyone.
It doesn’t matter if it’s the first time you see a rugby ball or if you have played in a world cup, rugby is for everyone.” DETAILS: Athenians Sports Club grand opening. Saturday 28 April at 17:00. Venue: Aiolos Glyfadas FC Papandreou Andrea 2, Vari Greece.
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