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Friday, 06 November 2015 14:44
Lynn's Thanksgiving In Lesvos
I’ve decided to go back to Lesvos for American Thanksgiving because the reports coming from the island continue to be extremely disturbing. Several friends expressed interest in going with me so we’ve formed a group to go together. Yeehaw! Life is always better in teams.
Our plan is to help address some of the basic shortages, particularly with the fact winter is coming. We’re researching viable options including tent structures, emergency blankets, jackets, waterproofing, etc.
We’ll go with at least two vehicles and our supplies by ferry to arrive in Lesvos on November 25th. We’ll stay through the 29th. While there, we’ll probably spend most of our time either on the beaches or in the camps of Moria/Kara Tepe, depending on where we feel we can do the most good. This may change as the needs and situation changes.
My brother and his family made a donation that we’ll use to buy our initial shelter supplies. We aren’t formally fundraising as we aren’t a non-profit organization but we are giving people the opportunity to join in by sending us donations if they are so inclined. For those of you who didn’t know me before the current yoga instructor era, for many years before that I was a high tech and venture capital chief financial officer. So while we may not be the most qualified to take donations, we’re probably not the least qualified either. Our commitment is that 100% of any donations go directly to help the refugees. Please contact us directly if you’d like to donate.
We’ll be posting updates here as we kick the project off.
And for anyone reading, I’ll add that before I went to Lesvos for a weekend in September, I hadn’t actually done anything to help with the crisis. I point that out just to say if you haven’t done anything to help, don’t feel guilty. We are all a bit confused about how to get involved….
For me the evolution was: do nothing–> read the news/see the pictures of the crisis and start feeling kind of terrible–> walk around wondering if I can/should be doing something to help–> make some attempt to do something helpful (in my case go to Lesvos for a weekend, unsure if that was even going to be useful…)–> refine the effort and offer some more meaningful help. You are probably somewhere on that continuum…. And this might be your moment.
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Tuesday, 03 November 2015 21:53
Greekscapes: Illustrated Journeys With An Artist
Her father did die tragically, as her instincts had warned her. Catapulted by her grief into a marriage with the wrong man, the author tried to ‘act normal’. The other wives seemed happy enough, so why wasn’t she? After twelve years of infertility tests and operations, the author’s depression was growing. Refusing drugs ‘to calm you down’, painting became her chosen method to free up her emotional stalemate.
Her persistence led to a brilliant painting mentor and then, by a twist of fate, she was on a flight to Greece asking herself, "What can I paint there?" She soon found the answer, and an epiphany in an olive grove gave her the perspective needed to change her life. But to leave everything, move to a foreign country and face colossal failure? It was tempting the Fates for a middle-aged woman on her own, with minimal resources, to believe she could turn her dream into reality - yet it was certainly worth a try.
Her persistence led to a brilliant painting mentor and then, by a twist of fate, she was on a flight to Greece asking herself, "What can I paint there?" She soon found the answer, and an epiphany in an olive grove gave her the perspective needed to change her life. But to leave everything, move to a foreign country and face colossal failure? It was tempting the Fates for a middle-aged woman on her own, with minimal resources, to believe she could turn her dream into reality - yet it was certainly worth a try.
Through her diaries, poems, memories and paintings, Pamela Rogers, as the well-known artist Erin Dertner wrote, “ has woven a story based on her own life that captivates, inspires, elevates and transforms. It is filled with snippets of glory amidst the trudging through life that all of us can relate to. You will find yourself laughing and crying along the journey, as if you're alongside her on this unique path. She is an artist in every sense of the word. She paints, she draws you in, she embellishes her daily life with color and you will be the better for the reading and having gotten to know her.”
To order a copy of the book:
Paperback:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1508860564/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_dp_E.Nmwb0VDWGMC
Kindle:
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Born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in 1948, Pamela Jane Rogers earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Painting at the UNC- Greensboro. She later studied at the New York Art Student's League, the Vermont Studio School and with renowned NC artist Jaquelin Jenkins. In 1990 her artistic, philosophical and cultural interests inspired her move to Poros Island, where she continues her voyages with art. Her paintings are included in private and corporate collections world-wide, as well as the British Royal Collection.
To order a copy of the book:
Paperback:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1508860564/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_dp_E.Nmwb0VDWGMC
Kindle:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=
Born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in 1948, Pamela Jane Rogers earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Painting at the UNC- Greensboro. She later studied at the New York Art Student's League, the Vermont Studio School and with renowned NC artist Jaquelin Jenkins. In 1990 her artistic, philosophical and cultural interests inspired her move to Poros Island, where she continues her voyages with art. Her paintings are included in private and corporate collections world-wide, as well as the British Royal Collection.
After many requests by readers of her first novel, GREEKSCAPES Journeys with an Artist, this new version of GREEKSCAPES is a memoir and includes illustrations of her paintings.
More information on Pamela Jane Rogers, visit her website - http://pamelajanerogers.com
More information on Pamela Jane Rogers, visit her website - http://pamelajanerogers.com
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Thursday, 05 November 2015 07:00
Political Exile Museum In Athens
On discovering that there was a political exhile museum in Athens, Dave from Dave's Travel Pages immediately wanted to find out more.
Political exhiles? What was this all about? As he researched, Dave learned that there is a little known part of modern Greek history that even many Greeks do not know about. Keep reading...
Political exhiles? What was this all about? As he researched, Dave learned that there is a little known part of modern Greek history that even many Greeks do not know about. Keep reading...
Dave's ongoing project to visit all the museums in Athens has led him to some interesting places. Some have been essential to visit, like the National Archeological Museum. Others have been educational on a much deeper level, like the Tactual Museum of Athens. Some are shocking, such as the Political Exile Museum. Let's start with some context:
Modern Greece as we know it has existed for less than 200 years. During this period, it has endured Balkan War, two World Wars, civil war and a dictatorship. As one can imagine, whoever was in charge at the time used a variety of methods to keep in power. One of these was by internal political exile to the Greek islands.
From 1926 to 1967, many of the Greek islands were used to house political prisoners. They would generally be people that had opposing political views to those in power. They might include politicians, military figures, and activists, but also poets and artists. The most significant numbers of people exiled, occurred during and directly after the civil war period of 1946 to 1949.
There is a strange absence of information available to the public about the civil war period. Certainly, there is no specific museum dedicated to this. So, when I discovered that there was not one, but two political exile museums in Athens, I knew I had to visit. The museums are actually next door to each other at 31, Agion Asomaton Street 10553 Keramikos, Athens. They have really short opening hours, which are between 11.00 and 14.30 so it might be worth calling ahead to make sure they are open.
To read more, please visit: Dave's Travel Pages
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Thursday, 05 November 2015 07:00
'Travel Bloggers Greece' Attends TBEX Asia 2015. Next Stop; WTM London
Travel Bloggers Greece (TBG) participated in the first Travel Bloggers Exchange (TBEX) Asia 2015 in Bangkok, Thailand held October 15-17, almost a year after the TBEX Europe 2014 event was held in Athens.
The first Greece-based travel blogger network joined over 600 travel bloggers and online writers worldwide from 50 countries to exchange knowledge and ideas, and learned about Thailand — discovering Thainess.
“TBG’s members are committed to improving their blogs and helping to promote a positive image of Greece”, said Elena Sergeeva, co-founder of TBG and publisher of travel blogs Passion for Greece and PassionforHospitality.
“Events such as TBEX are a great opportunity to gain new insights on the latest travel blogging trends, learn new practices and to connect with professionals from around the world.”
The first Greece-based travel blogger network joined over 600 travel bloggers and online writers worldwide from 50 countries to exchange knowledge and ideas, and learned about Thailand — discovering Thainess.
“TBG’s members are committed to improving their blogs and helping to promote a positive image of Greece”, said Elena Sergeeva, co-founder of TBG and publisher of travel blogs Passion for Greece and PassionforHospitality.
“Events such as TBEX are a great opportunity to gain new insights on the latest travel blogging trends, learn new practices and to connect with professionals from around the world.”
To read more, please visit: Greek Travel Pages
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Wednesday, 04 November 2015 07:00
Ancient Shipwrecks Amongst Top Archaeological Finds Of 2015
A joint Greek-American expedition announced that they have just discovered 22 shipwrecks around the Fourni archipelago, one of the largest collections of shipwrecks in one single place. A find that is being described as one of the biggest discoveries of 2015!
The newfound wrecks include cargo that dates from the Archaic Period (700 to 480 B.C.) up to the 16th century. The expedition team says the finds could change the way historians think about ancient Greek trade. For example, some of the amphorae styles found around the wrecks have never been seen before on the seafloor.
The Fourni archipelago is a small group of islands, islets and reefs that lies in the northeastern Aegean Sea, in the triangle formed by the islands of Ikaria, Samos and Patmos. The region sits in the middle of a shipping channel that is believed to have been an important maritime corridor during antiquity. Though the archipelago itself wasn’t a destination for traders, it did become the final resting place for plenty of ships buffeted by sudden southern storms as they made their way from Greece to Cyprus and Egypt.
This is the first time that an underwater archaeological expedition was organized around these islands. Archaeologists from the Greek Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities and RPM Nautical Foundation worked together with local sponge divers, fishermen, and free divers. Funding for the expedition was provided by the Honor Frost Foundation, a UK charity that supports research in the eastern Mediterranean through an endowment from pioneer maritime archaeologist Honor Frost.
Sources: Smithsonian & Pappas Post
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Monday, 02 November 2015 15:50
Qatar Airways Adds Direct Daily Service From Sydney & Adelaide To Doha
Qatar Airways has announced its highly anticipated daily direct services from Doha to Sydney starting from 1st March 2016, the third Australian city in the Qatar Airways network. Currently, the Doha-based carrier operates daily non-stop flights to Melbourne and Perth with a total of 14 services each week. It also unveiled yet another exciting Australian destination, with daily non-stop scheduled flights between Doha and Adelaide due to commence on May 2, 2016.
Qatar Airways is one of the fastest growing airlines operating one of the youngest fleets in the world to more than 150 destinations spread across six continents. Since the beginning of the year, Qatar Airways has begun services to Amsterdam (The Netherlands); Zanzibar (Tanzania); Faisalabad, Sialkot and Multan in Pakistan, and Abha (Saudi Arabia). In the pipeline before the end of this year is Durban (South Africa) and Nagpur (India). In 2016, the airline is also launching flights to three new US destinations – Los Angeles, Boston and Atlanta.
Daily flights between Doha and Sydney from 1 March 2016 (all times local)
Depart Doha QR908 at 20:10, arrive Sydney at 18:05 (next day)
Qatar Airways is one of the fastest growing airlines operating one of the youngest fleets in the world to more than 150 destinations spread across six continents. Since the beginning of the year, Qatar Airways has begun services to Amsterdam (The Netherlands); Zanzibar (Tanzania); Faisalabad, Sialkot and Multan in Pakistan, and Abha (Saudi Arabia). In the pipeline before the end of this year is Durban (South Africa) and Nagpur (India). In 2016, the airline is also launching flights to three new US destinations – Los Angeles, Boston and Atlanta.
Daily flights between Doha and Sydney from 1 March 2016 (all times local)
Depart Doha QR908 at 20:10, arrive Sydney at 18:05 (next day)
Depart Sydney QR909 at 22:20, arrive Doha at 05:05 (next day)
Daily flights between Doha and Adelaide from May 2, 2016 (all times local)
Depart Doha QR914 at 20:55, arrive Adelaide at 16:25 (next day)
Daily flights between Doha and Adelaide from May 2, 2016 (all times local)
Depart Doha QR914 at 20:55, arrive Adelaide at 16:25 (next day)
Depart Adelaide QR915 at 21:30, arrive Doha at 04:50 (next day)
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Monday, 02 November 2015 12:08
Athens' Lastest Sushi Spot
With cooler weather on the approach, and a decidedly ‘autumn’ vibe in the air (yes, some people are already wearing hats and gloves), dining out starts to move more and more towards the ‘indoors’. Of course, the heaters are turned up high on most patios, so there is no actual need to be inside, but there is something comfy and warm about sitting indoors on a crisp autumn night.
I am a great fan of sushi. Somehow, a meal of ‘chunks of raw fish with a side of white rice’ really makes me happy. There are more and more options in Athens for sushi – some better than others. Always on the hunt for new sushi, I was thrilled to notice Sushimou, a tiny little sushi bar on Skoufou, in Plaka towards Syntagma.
This is a tiny space, with exactly 11 chairs lining a tall bar. The design is deliberately simple, elegant, with origami-style birds dotting the walls, potted lilies, and even a Japanese-Greek dictionary on the shelf behind the bar. The opera playing in the background adds an elegant touch to an already elegant experience...
Owner/chef Antonis has poured his heart and soul into this tiny treasure, a fact which is evident the moment you walk in the door. This is Japanese simplicity at its best. Antonis is a qualified chef who spent several months training in Tokyo on traditional sushi techniques. He returned to Athens with the dream of opening an authentic sushi bar, where he could create elegant maki and perfect sashimi in front of your eyes.
Anyone who has visited Japan can confirm that Sushimou is decidedly authentic, both in style and substance. This is not a see-and-be-seen spot; it is, rather, a place to escape Athens and enjoy a taste of Japanese simplicity. This is fresh, delicious, impeccable sushi. Nothing more and definitely nothing less. It’s the kind of place where you are encouraged to eat your nigiri with your fingers, in one gulp. A place where the friendly Greek server is also perfectly fluent in Japanese. The emphasis here is on quality and authenticity vs. trend and self-promotion.
Open Tuesday-Saturday for dinner, the 11 chairs means that reservations are difficult, so waiting for a spot on the weekend might be required.
A must-visit for all serious fans of real sushi.
Until next week,
Jack
Sushimou
Skoufou 6, Plaka
+30 211 407 8457
http://sushimou.gr/ (blog)
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Thursday, 08 May 2025 15:00
Laiki Agora: Local Greek Farmer's Market
Greece is famous for its fresh fruit and vegetables and whether you live here or are just visiting, it is well worth your time (and pocket) to visit a market in your area.
The farmers markets or as it is locally known, ‘laiki agora’ (λαϊκή αγορά), which literally means ‘the people's market.’ These markets are very common all over Greece, including Athens and its suburbs!
Laiki markets happen weekly in most neighbourhoods and sell mostly fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers and plants, as well as some household items and prepared foods. The laiki agora is considered an important social custom and tradition throughout Greece.
The products sold in the people's market are typically those comprising a Mediterranean diet, known for its healthy qualities, and are key ingredients in Greek cuisine. The produce sold is almost always local, or in Greek known as ‘dopio’ (ντόπιο), such as fresh fruits (depending on the season, oranges, apples, watermelons, melons, strawberries, and others), vegetables and leaf vegetables (like cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, potatoes, broccoli, carrots, and lettuce), chicken, eggs from suburban farms, and fish.
Here are some tips for shopping at laiki:
1. You'll only find in season fruits and vegetables, so plan accordingly!
2. Take small euro notes and change with you.
3. It’s said that producers change their prices frequently within the same day, especially for sensitive products such as fish. The price is usually higher early in the morning (8-9h00) and is lowered later in the day, especially if the product does not sell well that particular day. Prices are always written on paper cards and said verbally. The lowest possible prices can be found after midday (particularly by 1-2pm); in many cases less than half the original starting price!
Below we've compiled a list of all the farmer's markets accordingly to the day of the week. Laiki markets usually start first thing in the morning by 8 am and run until products run out (typically until 2 pm).
We’ve done our best to provide accurate information, but this information can change every few months. However, you should be able to spot the farmer's market on the designated day by driving around the area and spotting the traffic!
The farmers markets or as it is locally known, ‘laiki agora’ (λαϊκή αγορά), which literally means ‘the people's market.’ These markets are very common all over Greece, including Athens and its suburbs!
Laiki markets happen weekly in most neighbourhoods and sell mostly fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers and plants, as well as some household items and prepared foods. The laiki agora is considered an important social custom and tradition throughout Greece.
The products sold in the people's market are typically those comprising a Mediterranean diet, known for its healthy qualities, and are key ingredients in Greek cuisine. The produce sold is almost always local, or in Greek known as ‘dopio’ (ντόπιο), such as fresh fruits (depending on the season, oranges, apples, watermelons, melons, strawberries, and others), vegetables and leaf vegetables (like cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, potatoes, broccoli, carrots, and lettuce), chicken, eggs from suburban farms, and fish.
Here are some tips for shopping at laiki:
1. You'll only find in season fruits and vegetables, so plan accordingly!
2. Take small euro notes and change with you.
3. It’s said that producers change their prices frequently within the same day, especially for sensitive products such as fish. The price is usually higher early in the morning (8-9h00) and is lowered later in the day, especially if the product does not sell well that particular day. Prices are always written on paper cards and said verbally. The lowest possible prices can be found after midday (particularly by 1-2pm); in many cases less than half the original starting price!
Below we've compiled a list of all the farmer's markets accordingly to the day of the week. Laiki markets usually start first thing in the morning by 8 am and run until products run out (typically until 2 pm).
We’ve done our best to provide accurate information, but this information can change every few months. However, you should be able to spot the farmer's market on the designated day by driving around the area and spotting the traffic!
If you'd like to tell us about a market not on the list below or an update
please send an email to ideas@xpatathens.com
MONDAY
| Cholargos | Aetidon Street (From 03/03/2025) |
| Gerakas | Iroon Politechniou Street |
| Goudi | Georgiou Papandreou Street |
| Kifissia | 1st May Street |
| Nea Erithraia | Sevidikiou Street (From 07/04/2025 - 09/06/2025) |
| Rafina | Prousis Street |
| Zografou | Agios Ioannis Theologos Street (From 26/05/2025 - 20/11/2025) |
| Saronida | Kefallinias Street |
| Neo Psichiko | Xanthou Street (From 03/02/2025 - 02/06/2025) |
TUESDAY
| Ameplokipoi | Lamprou Katsoni Street |
| Ano Glyfada | Palamidiou Street |
| Alimos | Chimaras Street (From 06/05/2025 to 26/08/2025) |
| Galatsi | Karaiskaki Street (From 17/09/2024) |
| Kaisariani | Vrioulon Street (From 14/01/2025 to 30/06/2025) |
| Kerameikos | Kerameikou Street |
| Kifisia | Erimanthou Street |
| Kipseli | Sikinou Street (From 04/03/2025) |
| Koropi | Nikolaou Konsta Street (From 04/02/2025 to 31/05/2025) |
| Melissia | Palaion Patron Germanou Street |
| Moschato | Solomou Street (From 20/05/2025) |
| Nea Filadelfia | Fleming Street (From 7/7/2015 to 31/12/2015) |
| Paiania | Othonos Xounta Street (From 14/01/2025 to 30/08/2025) |
| Pagkrati | Laertou, Laskou, Telamonos & Timotheou Street |
| Tavros | Eleftheriou Venizelou |
| Terpsithea | Konstantinou Athanatou Street |
WEDNESDAY
| Anavissos | Kiprianou Street |
| Dafni | Eleftheriou Venizelou Street (From 12/02/2025) |
| Kato Petralona | Pandorou Street |
| Kifissia | Pavlou Bakogianni Street |
| Nea Smirni | Ellispontou Street |
| Peristeri | Eleftheriou Venizelou Street |
| Vari Dilofo | Folegandrou Street |
THURSDAY
| Ano Ilisia | Galinis Street |
| Elliniko | Chrysanthou Trapezountos (From 16/01/2025) |
| Galatsi | Galatsiou Street (From 19/09/2024) |
| Glyfada | Alsous, Zevra, Kyprou & Lazaraki Street |
| Grammatiko | Agiou Athanasiou |
| Kipseli | Tinou & Sporadon Street (From 2/7/2015) |
| Nea Makri | Dimitriadi Street |
| Papagou | Pindou Street (From 03/04/2025 to 26/06/2025) |
| Voula | Stratarxou Alexandrou Papagou Street (From 06/02/2025) |
| Pallini | Eleftheriou Venizelou Street |
FRIDAY
| Agia Paraskeui | Makedonias Street (From 17/01/2025 to 30/06/2025) |
| Kolonaki | Ksenokratous Street |
| Palaio Faliro | Niriidon Street (From 25/10/2024) |
| Palaio Psychiko | Dimokratias Street |
| Petralona | Kallisthenous Street |
| Peristeri | Pelopida Street |
| Vari | Parking Varkiza Beach (From 20/09/2024 - 14/06/2025) |
| Neo Irakleio | Kountouriotou Street (From 12/07/2024) |
SATURDAY
| Exarcheia | Kallidromiou Street |
| Glyka Nera | Grigoriou Afxentiou |
| Maroussi | Megalou Alexandrou Street (From 08/02/2025 - 07/06/2025) |
| Palaia Fokaia | Karapiperi Street |
| Polidrosso | Akakion Street (From 08/02/2025 - 07/06/2025) |
| Rafina | Tsakonos Street |
| Vouliagmeni | Thiseos Street |
Athens Central Market
Located on Athinas street between Monastiraki and Omonia, Athens’ central market is open daily, except Sunday.
Organic Food Markets
There are a growing number of markets where organic producers can sell their certified produce. Organic certification is regulated by the relevant law in force. At these markets, consumers can purchase fresh and manufactured organic products such as fruits, vegetables, edible olives, olive oil, wine, etc. Below is a list of organice markets around Athens.
Located on Athinas street between Monastiraki and Omonia, Athens’ central market is open daily, except Sunday.
Organic Food Markets
There are a growing number of markets where organic producers can sell their certified produce. Organic certification is regulated by the relevant law in force. At these markets, consumers can purchase fresh and manufactured organic products such as fruits, vegetables, edible olives, olive oil, wine, etc. Below is a list of organice markets around Athens.
| Monday | Kifissia, Kokkinara 80 Nea Smyrni, Syngrou Avenue 221 |
| Tuesday | Palaio Psychiko, Stratigou Kallari 48 |
| Wednesday | Filothei, Str. Ventiri Street Piraeus, Klisovis & Chatzikyriakou Avenue Halandri Chalandri, Ioanninon & Timfristou |
| Thursday | Gerakas, Mavrovouniotou 29 |
| Friday | Cholargos, Sirou Street |
| Saturday | Voula, Nireos 29 |
If you'd like to give us an update or tell us about a market not on the list above, please send an email to ideas@xpatathens.com
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Friday, 30 October 2015 07:00
Meet Some Of Greece's Promising Entrepreneurs
In October some of the most promising entrepreneurs in Greece, finalists from Industry Disruptor's 4 cross sectoral competitions (Future Agro Challenge, Get In The Ring, Creative Business Cup and CleanTech Open Global Ideas), impressed the entrepreneurial ecosystem at The Pitching Battle by pitching in front of investors, foreign startups and other local startup industry experts.
The event opened with the Athens Founder Institute Graduates’ Showcase, where the world’s largest tech entrepreneur training and startup launch program, introduced its Athens Graduates to the Greek entrepreneurial scene.
Then the “battle” began and the ring was on fire! The pitches were breathtaking, the rounds were dazzling, the judges’ job was really challenging. And The Winners are…
Ava’s Farm for The Future Agro Challenge Competition. Ava’s Farm will represent Greece to the International Finals that will be held in Colombia during the Global Entrepreneurship Congress. Ava’s Farm is a business-to-peer (B2P) e-commerce website, focused on small-scale productions of food products. Visit their website here.
Giaola@home for Get In The Ring. Giaola@home will proceed to participate in the Regional Finals and claim a spot at the International Finals for a chance to compete in front of a jury panel, international investors and a live audience to claim an investment of up to €1,000,000. Giaola@home “gets in the ring” with a one-two punch combo comprising of a) a do-it-yourself (DIY) TV show offering advice for everyday problems and b) a complementing two-sided services marketplace. Visit their website here. (In Greek)
Spark Inspirations for the Creative Business Cup, the world championship for creative entrepreneurs. Spark Inspirations will compete in the International Creative Business Cup Finals and pitch in front of 400 investors from the European Business Angel Network that will attend the event this year on November 17th-19th, 2015, in Copenhagen, Denmark. Spark Inspirations is a cloud-based multiplatform game engine that allows anyone to make any type of game they want, with or without coding. For more information, click here.
BIO2CHP, for the CleanTech Open Global Ideas Competition. BIO2CHP will progress to the Global Finals that will take place in San Francisco during the Cleantech Open Global Forum in November. They will present their idea in front of a crowd of 1,000 investors, entrepreneurs, sponsoring companies, corporations and press and will participate in additional activities designed to connect them to customers and investors from Silicon Valley and around the world. BIO2CHP offers to industries with organic waste, who face high energy and waste disposal costs, a stand-alone and modular energy production unit that provides the means for an integrated use of raw material throughout the production process cycle, utilizing the generated by-products for on-site heat and power production. Visit their website here.
For the Social Media Award that was running on the ID-GC’s Facebook Page, the online audience voted for Glonatech. Glonatech is a nanotechnology company that specializes in raw & intermediate nanomaterial production, best nanotech products and applications. Visit their website here.
Stay tuned, because pitches and entrepreneurial battles never end!
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Thursday, 29 October 2015 07:00
Student Volunteers Of The ACT Learn Life Lessons
Andrew woke up on a recent Friday morning, had a quick breakfast and headed to the Church of Aghia Varvara. Once there, he uncovered the baskets of bread and started slicing the loaves. He had to be ready on time because a large crowd was expected to gather soon in the courtyard for the daily food handout, one of the biggest in the northern port city of Thessaloniki.
The American College of Thessaloniki, a postgraduate, nonprofit institution run by Anatolia College, offers high-caliber education, but for 18-year-old Andrew it is the experience of giving food to the needy every Friday morning that he finds riveting – a real lesson, in every sense of the word.
“I have worked as a volunteer back home – but nothing as enlightening as this. For a lot of us who come from privileged backgrounds, this really puts everything into perspective. It is one thing to watch it on the news and entirely another to see people in front you who can’t afford food. The refugee crisis is different on the screen than it is when you see huge groups of people,” he says.
Andrew Croy from Massachusetts is one of 300 students who made the trip in September to Thessaloniki to attend the fall semester at ACT as part of the study abroad program. The students come from some of the finest educational institutions in the US, such as Brown, Rutgers and the universities of Illinois and Mississippi. Volunteer work is part of the curriculum and they will be completing a total of 7,000 hours at places such as the Aghios Dimitrios Physical Rehabilitation Center for Children, the Arsis center and hostel for homeless minors, the Smile of the Child charity, various churches, and the Friends of People with Disabilities, among others.
Theoretically, the volunteers could also work on large group campaigns but ACT decided to individualize the program by splitting the students into small groups so they could gain a more in-depth knowledge of what they are doing and the society they have become a part of.
The cost of managing the program is high, but so are the rewards.
To read more, please visit ekathimerini
The American College of Thessaloniki, a postgraduate, nonprofit institution run by Anatolia College, offers high-caliber education, but for 18-year-old Andrew it is the experience of giving food to the needy every Friday morning that he finds riveting – a real lesson, in every sense of the word.
“I have worked as a volunteer back home – but nothing as enlightening as this. For a lot of us who come from privileged backgrounds, this really puts everything into perspective. It is one thing to watch it on the news and entirely another to see people in front you who can’t afford food. The refugee crisis is different on the screen than it is when you see huge groups of people,” he says.
Andrew Croy from Massachusetts is one of 300 students who made the trip in September to Thessaloniki to attend the fall semester at ACT as part of the study abroad program. The students come from some of the finest educational institutions in the US, such as Brown, Rutgers and the universities of Illinois and Mississippi. Volunteer work is part of the curriculum and they will be completing a total of 7,000 hours at places such as the Aghios Dimitrios Physical Rehabilitation Center for Children, the Arsis center and hostel for homeless minors, the Smile of the Child charity, various churches, and the Friends of People with Disabilities, among others.
Theoretically, the volunteers could also work on large group campaigns but ACT decided to individualize the program by splitting the students into small groups so they could gain a more in-depth knowledge of what they are doing and the society they have become a part of.
The cost of managing the program is high, but so are the rewards.
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