The nights of SNF Nostos will once again light up with a spectacular drone show, kicking off on the eve of the festival’s opening. As it did last year with the first ever show of its kind in Greece, the captivating display will illuminate the sky above the SNFCC.
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Monday, 02 May 2022 07:00
Athenian Itineraries: Free Thematic Walking Tours Of Athens Available In English
“Athenian Itineraries”, a program organized by the Athens Culture Net, returns this May with five fascinating thematic walking tours of Athens available in Greek and two available in English.
The Athens Itineraries program first started in 2018. It was received with great enthusiasm and continued until the breakout of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was briefly revived in the autumn of 2021 and has been running again on a monthly basis since April.
The aim of the program is for participants to get to know special parts of the city, familiarize themselves with obscure corners and hidden gems, as well as discover unknown stories of Athens from the past through to today.
The program will start on Sunday, May 8, and will end on Sunday, May 29, 2022. The two itineraries available in English are the Return to New Athens, scheduled for May 8th, and Dark Athens, scheduled for May 29th. This is the first time that some of the Athens Itineraries will be available in English.
Hosted by author Nadia Georgakopoulou, Return to New Athens invites participants on a historical and experiential journey through the first 100 years of modern-day Athens as the capital of a new state. Starting from Hadrian's Gate, the route will stop at emblematic Athenian buildings and public spaces of the 19th century, while the narrative will focus on the architecture, the history, and the words of their protagonists. Participants will also visit Zappeion, the National Gardens, Syntagma Square, the Numismatic Museum of Athens, the Ophthalmology Clinic, the Catholic Church, and the emblematic Athenian Trilogy.
Dark Athens by Arthur Antonopoulos highlights the transformation of Athens into a modern metropolis. Dark Athens is a fascinating crime adventure taking place in the streets of the city, starring the hidden symbols and the historical monuments that adorn it. Following in the footsteps of the heroine of Antonopoulos’ book, who tries to shed light on a conspiracy, the route starts at the Athens City Hall and continues to Klafthmonos Square and the Old Parliament.
Hosted by author Nadia Georgakopoulou, Return to New Athens invites participants on a historical and experiential journey through the first 100 years of modern-day Athens as the capital of a new state. Starting from Hadrian's Gate, the route will stop at emblematic Athenian buildings and public spaces of the 19th century, while the narrative will focus on the architecture, the history, and the words of their protagonists. Participants will also visit Zappeion, the National Gardens, Syntagma Square, the Numismatic Museum of Athens, the Ophthalmology Clinic, the Catholic Church, and the emblematic Athenian Trilogy.
Dark Athens by Arthur Antonopoulos highlights the transformation of Athens into a modern metropolis. Dark Athens is a fascinating crime adventure taking place in the streets of the city, starring the hidden symbols and the historical monuments that adorn it. Following in the footsteps of the heroine of Antonopoulos’ book, who tries to shed light on a conspiracy, the route starts at the Athens City Hall and continues to Klafthmonos Square and the Old Parliament.
Pre-booking is necessary to participate in the free tours.
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Wednesday, 27 April 2022 20:19
This is Athens City Festival
This is Athens City Festival, a new annual festival that kicks off this May, is a celebration for locals and visitors of the city of Athens, inviting them to a one-month, multi-layered buffet of more than 300 exciting events!
As part of the activities, museums, cultural institutions, organizations, and businesses will open their doors to welcome Greeks and foreign visitors, while, at the same time, concerts, themed hiking and bike tours, gastronomic nights, and various sports events will take place.
Every event will highlight a different area of Athens with the aim to bring residents and visitors closer to the city through powerful and original experiences: from an all-day picnic at Plato Academy to a street party at the Varvakios market, a walk to the National Observatory of Athens or a jazz concert at the Acropolis Museum.
This is Athens City Festival is an event of “This is Athens”, the official guide for promoting the city abroad, organized by the Athens Development and Destination Management Agency (EATA) with the participation of businesses, collective bodies, and foundations active in the field of culture.
Note: All events will take place in accordance with the existing health and safety protocols against the spread of Covid-19.
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Monday, 11 November 2024 15:24
Stavros Niarchos Foundation
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) is one of the world’s leading private, international philanthropic organizations, making grants to nonprofit organizations in the areas of arts and culture, education, health and sports, and social welfare.
SNF funds organizations and projects worldwide that aim to achieve a broad, lasting, and positive impact for society at large, and exhibit strong leadership and sound management. The Foundation also supports projects that facilitate the formation of public-private partnerships as an effective means for serving public welfare.
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Wednesday, 15 June 2022 15:16
SNF Nostos Artistic Program 2022
This year, once again, the SNF Nostos stage on the Great Lawn will host acclaimed Greek and international artists. On the evening of Thursday, June 23, we will dance, sing, and celebrate to reggae, ska, and Latin music during a one-of-a-kind concert by Locomondo.
Then, on Friday, June 24, the SNF Nostos will host a dynamic musical lineup. Greek phenom and hometown favorite Good Job Nicky will kick off the evening with his soulful yet sparky signature sound. Australian rapper Masked Wolf, best known for his song “Astronaut in the Ocean,” will follow up with a stratospheric ride from emotional depths to hip hop heights. Grammy nominee Jorja Smith, who from an early musical beginning in England has bewitched fans around the world with her confident and compelling voice, closes out the lineup.
Both evenings, following the live concerts, DJ sets in the Agora by well-known producers will complete the musical experience, and on the second night the sets will be accompanied by impressive laser projections on the iconic SNFCC building.
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Thursday, 16 June 2022 15:08
SNF Nostos Run 2022
The SNF Nostos Run: Running into the Future is at the heart of SNF Nostos and, as every year, will set the pace at the beginning of the two-day celebration. For the first time in three years, we are planning a race without restrictions and without special requirements for entry. On June 23, Olympic Day, starting at the Panathenaic Stadium and finishing at the SNFCC, we will run—as many of us can and all together—to support a good cause.
The run is held under the organizational supervision of Regeneration & Progress and the medical supervision of the First Orthopedic Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA).
The run is held under the organizational supervision of Regeneration & Progress and the medical supervision of the First Orthopedic Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA).
Registrations are now open!
Register here!
Register here!
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Wednesday, 15 June 2022 14:54
SNF Nostos Conference 2022
This year, on June 23 & 24, we are taking a fresh new approach to the SNF Nostos Conference. In collaboration with journalism nonprofit iMEdD (the incubator for Media Education and Development) and with integral participation by young people coming from different fields, countries, and perspectives, we are creating an open, interactive, and dynamic two-day event for all. As part of this effort, we have created the SNF Nostos Youth Advisory Committee—a group of young people that offers space for open dialogue, for listening to young people’s concerns and opinions on health-related issues, and for inviting them to help shape the program of the SNF Nostos Conference.
We will discuss the progress of the SNF Health Initiative and the core values that underpin all its individual projects, including ensuring access to high-quality health services for all, harnessing the power of public-private partnerships, and implementing an open, transparent, and participatory development process. Through the lens of the initiative, we will examine a range of issues—from the design and development of internationally leading public hospitals to the empowerment of nursing staff and the importance of mental health as an integral part of our overall health. A Template for Future Hospitals, an exhibition featuring architectural models of the three new hospitals designed by Renzo Piano and the Renzo Piano Building Workshop included in the Initiative will also be on display.
We will touch on major issues such as bioethics, global social inequality in health, and the role of doctors in war zones, an issue highlighted by the war in Ukraine. We will also bring to the fore less discussed but equally important issues, such as scientific journalism, the use of psychedelics in mental health treatments, robotics, and the future of medicine as shaped by new technologies.
We are not approaching this dialogue on health, or on the various specific issues we are examining, as a one-time, open-and-shut discussion. The conversation will inevitably expand, deepen, and flow beyond the event venues. Through parallel activities and interactive exhibitions, visitors, as active participants, will be able to engage in sports games in a virtual reality environment, watch a unique kind of basketball game, browse an exhibition by photographer Thodoris Nikolaou dedicated to mental health, and explore a global health data map created by Johns Hopkins University.
We have invited major leading lights to participate in the SNF Nostos Conference. We believe, however, that all of us need to become participants, to actively engage and put forward our thoughts, questions, and ideas. This year, the SNF Nostos Conference has been designed so that everyone will be able to be heard, especially young people, since the future of health must be of their concern as well.
Register for the SNF Nostos Conference here!
Register for the SNF Nostos Conference here!
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Thursday, 26 May 2022 14:41
XpatAthens Receives Funding From The Stavros Niarchos Foundation
We are excited and honored to announce that XpatAthens AMKE has received the support of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.
As a donor, their grant that will help our trusted platform continue fulfilling its mission of serving the international community in Greece. Their support further motivates and inspires us to continue working toward our vision and mission of connecting people and sharing knowledge, empowering our efforts to create a global digital community.
As a donor, their grant that will help our trusted platform continue fulfilling its mission of serving the international community in Greece. Their support further motivates and inspires us to continue working toward our vision and mission of connecting people and sharing knowledge, empowering our efforts to create a global digital community.
What is SNF?
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation is one of the world’s leading private, international philanthropic organizations, making grants to nonprofit organizations in the areas of arts and culture, education, health and sports, and social welfare. SNF funds organizations and projects worldwide that aim to achieve a broad, lasting, and positive impact on society at large, and exhibit strong leadership and sound management. The foundation also supports projects that facilitate the formation of public-private partnerships as an effective means of serving public welfare. Learn more about SNF here.
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Wednesday, 27 April 2022 12:52
Urban Picnic At Plato’s Academy Park
This is Athens City Festival, the city’s big celebration from the Municipality of Athens.
Grass, live music, Dj sets, educational labs, kite show, music theatre for young and elder audience, creative workshops for kids, cinema.
An all day event in the heart of Spring, in the heart of the City.
An all day event in the heart of Spring, in the heart of the City.
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Wednesday, 27 April 2022 12:46
Artisans & Markets Walk – Your Greek Shopping Therapy
Artisans & Markets Walk – Your Greek shopping therapy is a walking tour to indulge in local open markets and experience local crafts and artisans. Our walk will take you through the most vibrant parts of the city and everyday life, allowing you to stroll and buy your local treasures.
Starting from the Trekking Hellas Athens base, at the Koukaki area, we will walk up Areopagus Hill to admire the view. We will then head south through the Plaka district before we reach the areas of Monastiraki and Psyri. We’ve now reached the marketplace and the well-known Varvakios Market (meat market), a memorable experience!
Around the corner is the old Stock Exchange and Athens City Hall. We then enter a more diverse side of Athens, through Geraniou Street, a hidden multicultural neighborhood.
The last part of our walk takes us around Omonia Square, an always buzzing part of Athens.
We get to taste the street food in this area before ending our walk at the Omonia metro station!
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Sunday, 01 May 2022 12:42
Book Walk / Book Day 2022
On 7 May 2022, this year’s Book Day brings an important message to literature lovers and to all those willing to give it a try.
Under the motto “read & change”, as part of this multifaceted effort, held for the 7th consecutive year with great success, the book walk will also take place on the same day, giving the opportunity to avid readers – and not only – to tour publishing houses, libraries, publishing houses and book stores – small and large – of Athens, which are organizing events, activities and guided tours especially for this day.
During this literary walk, participants will have the opportunity, among other things, to talk to the authors of literature, while young visitors will have the chance to participate in children’s events with music and storytelling.
Opening time: 10.30 am.
Starting point: 10:30 am: Kotzia Square, opposite the Athens Town Hall.
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