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Street Artist Dedicates Mural To The Mati Wildfire Victims
The Greek street artist who goes by the name 'Hambas' has recently created a touching mural on the wall of an elementary school in Rafina, eastern Attica.
His touching tribute to the 102 victims of the 2018 fire in Mati depicts a bright-eyed boy holding a branch of 102 heart-shaped fruits, symbolizing each of the victims of the dreadful wildfire.
The blazes in Mati are the second-deadliest fires so far in the 21st century, after the 'Black Friday' bushfires in Australia, which claimed the lives of 180 people in 2009.
Article Source: GreekReporter.com
Photo: @hambas_
9th International Forum Mineral Resources In Greece
It is absolutely necessary to complete your registration by Thursday, June 20, 2019 in order to have access to the event, due to limited available seats.
For further information, please click HERE!
The Program Of The Summer Nostos Festival Has Been Announced
Every June, the week-long SNFestival invites us to travel back to our favorite summers, guided by music, dance and melodies, stories and laughter, exercise and play, and live yet another unforgettable beginning of summer!
The Summer Nostos Festival (SNFestival) is an international multifaceted arts, sports and education festival. Admission is free for all, and the festival is addressed to visitors of all age groups and interests, aspiring to become a friendly creative platform where people can get together, express themselves and exchange ideas.
The open events of the 2019 SNFestival will take place from June 23rd to June 30th, at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC), with free admission to all. As every year, on June 23rd, on the occasion of World Olympic Day, the evening race SNF RUN: Running into the Future will be held.
Download the full program of events, here.
Source: www.snfestival.org
May 28 - Is It Summer Yet!?
May 21st - Summer Loading
May 14 - Experience More Of Athens
May 7 - Good Things Happening
Athens Zero Waste Festival
Inspired and influenced by the zero waste philosophy proffered by Bea Johnson and the experience achieved by Plastikourgeio Shop & Lab, Athens Zero Waste Festival invites the general public to discover that the zero waste movement can be a moral, economic, effective and visionary goal. It guides us to change our way of life and everyday habits to imitate viable natural circles where all rejected materials are recovered to become resources for others.
The event aims at sensitizing participants on the importance of reducing waste at the source, promoting the exchange of ideas, the emergence of new opportunities and encouraging the transition to a more sustainable lifestyle.
THE OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT MAINLY REPLY TO THE NEEDS OF OUR CITY ENVIRONMENT
• The reduction at source of raw materials and / or recyclables.
• The attainment of zero-waste.
• The reduction of food waste.
• Repair, repackaging or reusing used products.
• Improving behaviors (citizens, businesses, institutions, etc.)
The festival will feature product stalls, info stands and organizations that will inform visitors about their actions, workshops for adults and children, talks/debates and documentaries/videos.
We want to offer a holistic approach to the issue and show that zero waste is a movement and a way of life that concerns all of us. Adopting Refuse, Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle and Rot, visitors will have the opportunity to participate in creative workshops, buy zero waste products, listen to speeches and get to know important actions in our city and country that are actively engaged in: waste disposal, material repurposing, reuse, local decentralized waste management, water pollution (8/6 is International Ocean Day), fast fashion, recycling or repairing appliances, permaculture, but also disposal and handling such as energy, water and food.
In the context of Zero Waste Production, please bring with you: reusable items such as glass / bottle, container.
Stefanos Tsitsipas Advances To The 3rd Round Of The French Open
Talented Greek tennis star, Stefanos Tsitsipas is on his way to the 3rd round at Roland Garros for the first time. Tsitsipas won against Bolivian Hugo Dellien, in a 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 7-5 match that lasted over two hours and 49 minutes.
Tsitsipas admitted, "I started thinking what went wrong in the first set. That [bathroom] break helped me. So I went inside mentally prepared to fight more, and I was aware of the situation I was at. Once I got myself into the right mindset, things seemed to flow my way. And from there, winning the [second] set 6-0 was good confidence boost for me. Obviously, after that, he didn't want to give up. He fought as much as he could. But I seemed to prevail at the end."
In the next round, the Greek tennis player is scheduled to face Filip Krajinovic of Serbia and everyone in Greece will be cheering him on!
To read more, please visit: ATP Tour
Photo Credit: @StefTsitsipas
Βoiler Room x Plisskën Festival
Boiler Room has become a global phenomenon, and one of the most anticipated live broadcasts where music, ideas, and people meet. In 2019, Plissken Festival will host a one day broadcast on its Main Stage, where it will bring together a selection of vital artists in our world today whose recent contribution to the club culture has been totally unique. Due to the broadcast being a limited capacity we want to ensure those interested have access to the information required for entry prior to the event.
To purchase you Boiler Room ticket you need your Plissken Festival ticket number. Only one sign up for Boiler room will be generated per individual ticket number, so please ensure that they are valid and correct.
Due to the broadcast being a limited capacity we want to ensure those interested have access to the information required for entry prior to the event.
Doors Open at 17:00
Broadcast will start at 19:00
Final entry admission is at 19:00