Greece is a country renowned for its contribution to philosophy, democracy and civilization in general. Everyday people across Greece become examples of kindness, humanity and solidarity, offering items to people who have nothing.

Within this framework, Amnesty International in Greece and Oxfam have created The Museum Without A Home wanting to thank Greeks for offering pieces of their lives, both metaphorically and literally, to this cause.

The Museum Without A Home is quite different from the ordinary, since it neither has a specific location nor opening hours, while the objects it displays are not works of art but things that the Greeks offered to people who needed protection and support and that played an important role in their everyday lives.

Look around for the exhibits throughout the city. You’ll find them at particular Public Transport modes (tube, trams and over ground coaches) as well as at the Acropolis Museum, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, the National Museum of Contemporary Art, the Museum of School Life and Education and the Frissiras Museum. Visit them and listen to their stories; maybe you can identify with one of those!

To read this article in full, please visit: Greek News Agenda

Open all day, the Balux Cafe House Project in Glyfada is a great escape to recharge your batteries while the kids play!

 

Spend the day in what is designed to feel like an oversized beach house with large open spaces. Inside you’ll find a library, games room and outdoor playground for small children. The décor is bright and welcoming with big oversized armchairs and by the end of the day, you’ll be wishing you could take this luxurious all in one venue home with you.

While perfect for families, outside offers more of a party atmosphere with great music overlooking the beach and a well-staffed bar and café.

Daily 09:00 to 03:00

Free Entry

58 Leoforos Posidonos Ave, Glyfada

Asteras Glyfadas Complex

Telephone: 210 89 83 577

Website

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Galaktoboureko is a traditional Greek dessert made with layers of golden brown crispy phyllo, sprinkled with melted butter, filled with the most creamy custard and bathed in scented syrup. This is a very easy to follow Galaktoboureko recipe for you to recreate this traditional sweet delight from scratch.

 

To read this recipe in full, please visit: My Greek Dish

Greek shipowners have retained their role as top players in world shipping according to a special review recently published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Despite the challenges faced by the Hellenic ship owning community, Greece has continued to strengthen its position as the largest ship owning nation in recent years.

Addressing an event marking the 100th anniversary of the Union of Greek Shipowners in Athens this November 2016, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, noted that while Greece’s population is only 0.15 per cent of the world population, Greeks control 25 per cent of the world’s total merchant fleet. These numbers are of huge significance not only for the Greek but for the European economy as well, in terms of competitiveness.

Traditionally, shipping gives an important boost to the Greek economy, with opportunities to generate income and employmentas well as promote foreign trade. One prominent trend giving hope and optimism for the future is the high quality of maritime studies in Greece, in combination with the potential of Greek shipping and the high standard of Greek shipping personnell.

To read this article in full, please visit: Greek News Agenda

The Athens – Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association, known for its contribution to the quality and competitiveness of tourism in Attica and the Agrosaronic islands, has signed a cooperation agreement with the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPF) to promote Greece’s natural wealth and sustainable practices in tourism.

The hotel association and EEPF have joined forces under the common goal of protecting the natural environment — which is essential to tourism — and improving the quality of the tourism product by spreading environmental awareness to Greeks and visitors to Athens.

The two bodies hope that the cooperation will help highlight Greece’s special hospitality and promote environmentally friendly management practices to hotel units.

To read this article in full, please visit: Greek Travel Pages

This November 2016, the Hotel Grande Bretagne has been included for one more year among the Best Hotels in the World according to the well-known publication of Condé Nast Traveler magazine, as voted by its readers. The King George Hotel is also an honoree in the 2016 list for the first time.

The distinguished publication of Condé Nast Traveler has selected the two most luxurious and historical hotels in Athens among the top hotels in Greece and Turkey. The renowned ‘Reader’s Choice Awards’ has honoured 1,396 winners, which were selected by 300,000 readers taking part in the 2016 Reader’s Choice Survey, voting for the best cities, islands, hotels and transportation in the world. The awards have been published in the November 2016 issue of the famous magazine.

Having received these important distinctions, Hotel Grande Bretagne and King George are committed to continue delivering exceptional, indigenous experiences for their guests. Both Hotels have the best location in the heart of Athens with spectacular views to the Acropolis and set a significant example in the international hotel industry, offering exceptional services and memorable experiences.

For more information on Hotel Grande Bretgane and Kind George, please visit: Starwood Hotels

Blogger Elena Sergeeva from Passion For Greece feels that once in a while we should become tourists in our own city and spend a day exploring the hidden gems, interacting with others who definitely know something that you don’t and opening your eyes to new surroundings and learn. Elena recently spent the day in Athens with Discover Greek Culture learning all about Athens’ Art and Culture. Here, she describes her experience!

Our meeting point was the Syntagma Square which is the main square of Athens and the one that received its name from the Constitution that the first King of Greece Otto was obliged to grant. Here you will find the Greek Parliament building which initially served as a palace of Kings Otto and George I. From here we headed down to the Ermou street which is the central shopping street of Athens and is one of the first three streets that were designed in modern Athens.

The name Ermou or otherwise known as Hermes in English was named after the ancient Greek God Hermes who was the God of trade; therefore it is quite common that many of the commercial streets in Greece carry the name of Ermou. The street was very busy as all the Athenians were rushing to buy Christmas presents just before the holidays.

Our next stop was at the Church of Panaghia Kapnikarea which is found right in the heart of the Ermou Street, and impressive monument dated to the Middle-Byzantine period. In 1834, the building was in danger of being demolished as the newly-established Modern Greek State decided on the new layout for the Greek capital with the plans of having the Ermou Street extend straight forward and exactly aligned with the Palace’s central entrance, thankfully the destruction was avoided thanks to the father of King Otto. What is unique about this church is that it stands one level below the main street of Ermou and the dome is held by four uniquely decorated columns.

To read this article in full, please visit: Passion For Greece

Black Friday in Greece will be this Friday, November 25th. Many stores will celebrate the day with discounts, special offers, and events!

Black Friday is a commercial holiday that follows the day after Thanksgiving in the United States. Thousands of people shop on this day to take advantage of the great deals.

Many countries around the world also participate in Black Friday including England, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, Poland, and Finland.

In Greece, Black Friday first appeared on the scene in 2015 in mostly clothing stores, while this year, various shops will participate. Some stores will have longer shopping hours - many opening their doors at 8 am - while others advertise their sales days in advance and lasting through the weekend!

*Note, to find the best deals and to see what stores are participating in Greece, we recommend searching 'Black Friday Sales + Your Location' on Google or Facebook.

Article Source: Huffington Post & Imerisia

Translated by XpatAthens

In Greek, Mana’s Kouzina-Kouzina means Mother’s Kitchen. Greeks love memories of their childhood and the experience of waiting for home cooked food at the kitchen table, savoring the aroma and the tastes of traditional slow-cooked, oven-baked dishes prepared with love and care by their grandmothers and mothers. Mana’s Kouzina-Kouzina is successfully bringing back these dishes called magierefta to the forefront of Greek cuisine.

At Mana’s Kouzina-Kouzina, guests will be taken back to their roots to celebrate the techniques, tastes and the flavors of traditional Greek cooking. Their meals are prepared fresh each day and the menu changes every few weeks. Each menu is a researched collection of local and ‘forgotten’ recipes hailing from all over Greece.

Address: Aiolou 27
Telephone: 210 325 2335
Email: manaskouzinakouzina@gmail.com

To read this article in full, please visit: Living Postcards

In an effort to help refugee children who are currently stuck living in migrant reception centers in Greece, the non-profit, The Smile of the Child, has been overwhelmed trying to help these children who are most vulnerable.

The Smile of the Child’s plight in helping refugee children is not in a solitary cause as Canada’s former Ambassador to Greece, Robert Peck visited the Greek island of Lesvos last summer and after seeing the refugee hotspot firsthand. Now, The House of Canada and the Americas (HOCATA) will become part of The Smile of the Child network of homes in Greece, helping refugee children on the island of Lesvos.

HOCATA will be located in a former mansion donated to the NGO on the outskirts of the capital of the Greek island of Lesvos, Mytilini. Once renovated, The Smile of the Child expects to house upwards of 25 children in a safe, secure and loving environment.

HOCATA will target children vulnerable to exploitation, especially unaccompanied refugee minors, who are living behind barbed wire or in make shift shelters on the island. These children are innocent victims of the refugee crisis who find themselves in very dire circumstances, often lacking adequate shelter, food and health care.

To read this article in full, please visit: Greek Reporter