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Saturday, 18 February 2023 14:15
Greece to Build A park for people with disabilities
Attica regional authorities pledged this week to cover the costs of a theme park for people with disabilities (AMEA) to be constructed in the coastal suburb of Elliniko.
The new 9,000m2 park will include pools and treatment areas and will be able to cater to the needs of some 500 children with disabilities and people with multiple sclerosis.
The project, to be funded by the Attica Region, will go up at the former Athens airport at Elliniko near Glyfada and will be accessible via Metro among other means of mass transport.
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Wednesday, 22 March 2023 21:44
First L'Etape Greece by Tour de France to Take Cyclists on Scenic Route from Ancient Olympia
The first-ever L'Etape Greece by Tour de France is set to take place on April 23, 2023, in Ancient Olympia. This exciting event will bring together cycling enthusiasts from all over the world for a challenging race that will take them through some of Greece's most stunning landscapes.
L'Etape is a series of amateur cycling races that are held in various locations around the world, and the event in Greece will be the first of its kind in the country. The route for the race has been carefully designed to showcase the beauty of Greece, with riders passing through ancient ruins, coastal villages, and breathtaking mountain ranges.
The event is expected to attract a large number of participants, including both experienced cyclists and those new to the sport. The organizers have made sure to include different levels of difficulty, with routes ranging from 30km to 150km, to ensure that there is something for everyone.
In addition to the race, there will also be a number of other activities taking place throughout the weekend, including a cycling expo, live music, and local food and drink stalls. The aim of the event is to promote cycling in Greece and to showcase the country's rich cultural heritage and natural beauty to a global audience.
the L'Etape Greece by Tour de France promises to be an unforgettable experience for anyone who loves cycling or who simply wants to explore the beauty of Greece in a unique and exciting way. With stunning scenery, challenging routes, and a vibrant atmosphere, this event is sure to be a highlight of the 2023 cycling calendar.
the L'Etape Greece by Tour de France promises to be an unforgettable experience for anyone who loves cycling or who simply wants to explore the beauty of Greece in a unique and exciting way. With stunning scenery, challenging routes, and a vibrant atmosphere, this event is sure to be a highlight of the 2023 cycling calendar.
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Monday, 01 May 2023 10:17
Constantine “Dean” Karnazes Is The New Ambassador Of Greek Tourism
Greek-American ultramarathoning legend Constantine “Dean” Karnazes has been appointed by the Greek Ministry of Tourism as the Ambassador of Greek Tourism for the promotion of sports tourism, physical wellness and the Greek Mediterranean diet.
The title is awarded for a period of two years. Constantine Dean Karnazes is a frequent traveler throughout Greece. His father is from the Peloponnese and his mother is from the longevity island of Ikaria. He proudly accepted the appointment as Ambassador of Greek Tourism by the Greek Minister of Tourism, Μr. Vassilis Kikilias, stating: “It is a tremendous honor to serve in this role and I see a bright and vibrant future for Greece, which is birthplace of the Olympics and the marathon.”
About Constantine “Dean” Karnazes
Named by TIME magazine as one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World,” Greek-American ultramarathoning legend Constantine “Dean” Karnazes once ran 50 marathons, in all 50 US states, in 50 consecutive days. This NY Times bestselling author has raced and competed around the world, including running 135-miles nonstop across Death Valley and running a marathon to the South Pole. He has twice carried the Olympic Torch and is a recipient of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Saturday, 13 May 2023 13:59
Greece Breaks Record with Over 600 Awarded Blue Flag Beaches
Greece now boasts more Blue Flag beaches than ever before with 617 in total – up from 581 in 2022, according to the 2023 Blue Flag quality award list for beaches, marinas and tourism boats, released by the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPF).
Greece once again ranks second after Spain worldwide among 52 countries with 617 of its beaches, 18 marinas, and 6 tourism boats getting the Blue Flag label, one of the world’s most recognized voluntary eco-labels.
This is the first time Greece’s Blue Flag beaches exceed 600, which corresponds to 15 percent of the total number of beaches awarded by the program this year. Halkidiki is once again Greece’s Blue Flag champion as the destination boasts a total of 94 beaches with the prestigious eco-label.
The annual announcement of Greece’s Blue Flag beaches, marinas and recreational boats took place on Wednesday on the coast of the 5-star Pilot Beach Resort in Georgioupolis in Chania on the island of Crete.
The Blue Flag program is operated under the auspices of the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. In Greece, the program’s coordinator is the EEPF.
On a worldwide scale the foundation awarded the international eco-label (blue flags) to 4,212 beaches, 710 marinas and 120 recreational boats for 2023.
Press here for Greece’s 2022 Blue Flag quality award list (in Greek and English).
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Saturday, 17 June 2023 14:32
Acropolis Museum Birthday
Greek poetry set to music in memory of Professor Dimitrios Pandermalis.
On 20 June 2023, the Acropolis Museum celebrates 14 years of operation, and it will be the first time that among us will be missing the late Professor Dimitrios Pandermalis, who served as President of the Board of Directors of the Organization for the Construction of the New Acropolis Museum from 2000 until 2019 and as President of the Board of Directors of the Acropolis Museum from 2009 until 2022.
Other than his great life achievement, which was the Acropolis Museum, Dimitrios Pandermalis dedicated a bid part of his life to excavating and revealing the archaeological area of Dion. His love and connection to people of Dion was deep. He supported in various ways the cultural events of the area, including the Olympus Festival and the Center of Arts and Culture of Dion.
On the occasion of the Acropolis Museum’s birthday on Tuesday 20 June 2023, to honor its late President, the Museum invited the Youth Orchestra of Dion to offer its visitors a free tribute to Greek poetry set to music, at the entrance courtyard at 9 p.m. The multi-member orchestra consists of young children, mainly schoolchildren and students, all sharing impeccable artistic skill, passion and inexhaustible talent. The performance will be led by the conductor Nikos Patris. Soloists will be Vassilis Lekkas, Gerasimos Andreatos, Zoe Papadopoulou and Babis Velissarios. The evening will be presented by Alexis Kostalas. Entrance to the concert is free. On this day, the Museum exhibition areas will be open from 9 a.m. until 12 midnight with a regular general admission ticket. During the same hours, the restaurant of the second floor will be open with beautiful night views to the Acropolis.
On 20 June 2023, the Acropolis Museum celebrates 14 years of operation, and it will be the first time that among us will be missing the late Professor Dimitrios Pandermalis, who served as President of the Board of Directors of the Organization for the Construction of the New Acropolis Museum from 2000 until 2019 and as President of the Board of Directors of the Acropolis Museum from 2009 until 2022.
Other than his great life achievement, which was the Acropolis Museum, Dimitrios Pandermalis dedicated a bid part of his life to excavating and revealing the archaeological area of Dion. His love and connection to people of Dion was deep. He supported in various ways the cultural events of the area, including the Olympus Festival and the Center of Arts and Culture of Dion.
On the occasion of the Acropolis Museum’s birthday on Tuesday 20 June 2023, to honor its late President, the Museum invited the Youth Orchestra of Dion to offer its visitors a free tribute to Greek poetry set to music, at the entrance courtyard at 9 p.m. The multi-member orchestra consists of young children, mainly schoolchildren and students, all sharing impeccable artistic skill, passion and inexhaustible talent. The performance will be led by the conductor Nikos Patris. Soloists will be Vassilis Lekkas, Gerasimos Andreatos, Zoe Papadopoulou and Babis Velissarios. The evening will be presented by Alexis Kostalas. Entrance to the concert is free. On this day, the Museum exhibition areas will be open from 9 a.m. until 12 midnight with a regular general admission ticket. During the same hours, the restaurant of the second floor will be open with beautiful night views to the Acropolis.
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Saturday, 17 June 2023 14:50
LAMPSA Hellenic Hotels Rewards Associates with a Second-Year Bonus of €1.3 million
LAMPSA Hellenic Hotels, a distinguished group in the hospitality industry, is pleased to announce another bonus initiative for its dedicated associates.In a heartfelt gesture of appreciation, the major shareholder of LAMPSA SA has decided to offer a bonus totaling €1.3 million for the second consecutive year to all associates of Hotels Grande Bretagne, King George and Athens Capital.
Recognizing the unwavering professionalism and tireless efforts of its people, LAMPSA SA will be distributing a bonus of €1000 net to each associate, irrespective of their ranking at the company's three flagship hotels in Athens. This reward serves as a testament to their commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality services and their ability to excel during demanding periods.
LAMPSA SA, a company with a long-standing history in the hospitality field, firmly upholds the belief that employee recognition lies at the core of its corporate philosophy. By fostering strong bonds and trust- based relationships with its workforce, the company has consistently positioned itself as a leader in the tourism industry. For the second year in a row, LAMPSA SA has been named among Greece's ten most attractive employers according to the prestigious Employer Brand survey conducted by Randstad. This accolade reflects the enduring commitment of LAMPSA SA to charting a shared path with its employees, driving future accomplishments and continuing to thrive as the oldest hospitality and tourism organization in Greece.
The bonus initiative not only symbolizes LAMPSA SA's gratitude towards its valued associates but also reinforces their pivotal role in achieving the company's vision. Through their exceptional skills and outstanding achievements, they contribute significantly to the company's success and the promotion of Greek hospitality.
Recognizing the unwavering professionalism and tireless efforts of its people, LAMPSA SA will be distributing a bonus of €1000 net to each associate, irrespective of their ranking at the company's three flagship hotels in Athens. This reward serves as a testament to their commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality services and their ability to excel during demanding periods.
LAMPSA SA, a company with a long-standing history in the hospitality field, firmly upholds the belief that employee recognition lies at the core of its corporate philosophy. By fostering strong bonds and trust- based relationships with its workforce, the company has consistently positioned itself as a leader in the tourism industry. For the second year in a row, LAMPSA SA has been named among Greece's ten most attractive employers according to the prestigious Employer Brand survey conducted by Randstad. This accolade reflects the enduring commitment of LAMPSA SA to charting a shared path with its employees, driving future accomplishments and continuing to thrive as the oldest hospitality and tourism organization in Greece.
The bonus initiative not only symbolizes LAMPSA SA's gratitude towards its valued associates but also reinforces their pivotal role in achieving the company's vision. Through their exceptional skills and outstanding achievements, they contribute significantly to the company's success and the promotion of Greek hospitality.
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Tuesday, 20 June 2023 09:59
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Sunday, 02 July 2023 20:33
The Stones Speak: A Mesmerizing Performance at Hadrian's Library
The archaeological site of Hadrian’s Library in the center of Athens will host a set of free performances as part of the 4th “The Stones Speak” cultural program.
Launched in 2017 by the Athens-Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association, the program aims to introduce the works of great writers from Greek antiquity to both residents and visitors of the Greek capital through theatrical performances.
The “The Stones Speak” performances at Hadrian’s Library will take place on July 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9 between 11:00 and 13:00 and will run in Modern Greek, French and English.
Created by Greek director Efi Theodorou, composer Nikos Platanos and the Delos Drama School student actors, the performances will take spectators on a philosophical journey on love, life and democracy through texts ranging from Homer’s Odyssey to Sophocle’s Antigone among others.
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Wednesday, 19 July 2023 11:52
Greece Prepares for 2nd ‘Severe’ Heatwave this Week
Greek authorities have issued high alert warnings over an expected new heatwave set to start on Thursday, July 20, and send temperatures into the mid-40s degrees Celsius.
Greece’s National Meteorological Service (ΕΜΥ) has issued a red emergency bulletin of dangerous weather phenomena forecasting severe weather across the country to continue into the next week.
Under its red alert, EMY recommends taking preventive measures, being vigilant and acting in accordance with the advice of the competent authorities. “Get the weather forecasts and expect a significant impact on your daily activities,” it said.
Due to the extremely high temperatures expected to reach 45 degrees Celsius (113°F) in some parts of the Greece, disruptions to transport, business, and utilities possible. Among others, Greek authorities are examining changing visitor hours to main sites and landmarks, telework options, while the Municipality of Athens will continue to offer respite to visitors and residents in air-conditioned spaces operating from 8am to 8pm across the city.
Due to the extremely high temperatures expected to reach 45 degrees Celsius (113°F) in some parts of the Greece, disruptions to transport, business, and utilities possible. Among others, Greek authorities are examining changing visitor hours to main sites and landmarks, telework options, while the Municipality of Athens will continue to offer respite to visitors and residents in air-conditioned spaces operating from 8am to 8pm across the city.
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Saturday, 22 July 2023 13:38
Greece to Launch Hourly Visitor Zones at the Acropolis
The Greek Culture Ministry is aiming to test run a special visitor zone plan aimed at easing visitor traffic to the Acropolis in Athens starting this fall.
According to a meeting between Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and tourism professionals, the plan is expected to go into effect in the next months, most likely on September 1, and after a pilot run be fully implemented in the spring of 2024.
In this direction, the ministry said that it was carrying out a study with the input of tourism professionals and guides.
The zoning plan aims to ease visitor traffic at the Acropolis which has reached 23,000 people a day. According to study findings and to expert recommendations, the goal is to keep visitor numbers at 21,000 a day in order to protect the UNESCO World Heritage site.
The pilot plan foresees the creation of four hourly visitor zones from 8am to noon allowing the admission to the Acropolis of 8,000 people. The report notes that approximately 50 percent of all visitors chose morning hours to visit the archeological site.
An addition, eight hourly zones will be created from noon to 8pm allowing the admission of 13,000 visitors. The zoning program also foresees special category visits.
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