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Thursday, 22 November 2018 07:00
Young Greeks Send Their Support To California Wildfire Victims
Following the dreadful wildfires in Mati, Neos Voutzas, and Kokkino Limanaki that killed more than 90 people last summer, a group of people – which wants to be called ‘the young people of Mati’– decided to send a message of support to the wildfire victims in California.
In an act of solidarity, the group took a series of black and white photos with the burnt-down Mati landscape in the background. Despite the destruction depicted on the photos, and the devastation the group experienced last summer, their message, is in fact, very compassionate: ‘we feel you California.” The group also wrote a moving poem for the victims of the California fires, called, "I Feel You California!."
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Monday, 19 November 2018 20:58
November 19 - Greece - Authentic All Year Round!
Greece is a wonderful place to visit... and not just in the summer! Learn why, through a fascinating award winning tourism film and by pesenting you one of the best winter road trips you can take, just two hours away from Athens!
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Tuesday, 13 November 2018 20:50
November 13th - We Love Athens!
Athens once again proves how modern and vibrant it is. From winning the ''European Capital of Innovation'' award to succesfully hosting the 36th Athens Authentic Marathon for another year. What a week this has been for our city!
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Tuesday, 06 November 2018 20:37
November 6th - A City Of Culture
Capitals like Amsterdam are widely known for their cyclist-friendly attitudes and Athens also has plans to follow the same model. And who knew that our city has been shortlisted for the ''European Capital of Innovation'' award? Great things are coming this year!
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Friday, 30 November 2018 20:29
October 30th - Explore More In Greece
Who would have thought that the most travelled person in the world is Greek? Well read all about the man who has travelled to both the freezing North and South Pole. And since we're talking about cold, let us guide you to the best Skiing destinations in Greece!
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Thursday, 22 November 2018 07:00
Pallas Theater To Introduce English Supertitles
The management of Pallas, Athens’ historical theater, recently announced that English supertitles will be added to its main evening performances. According to Pallas’ management, out of almost 1,500 productions taking place in Athens every year it is important that at least some cater for English speaking audiences.
Soon, foreign visitors will have the opportunity to expand their cultural scope and enjoy great performances in one of the city's best theaters.
Pallas is housed in an iconic 1930’s building and at the time of its opening it was the most remarkable cinema in Athens. Following a major restoration, Pallas was converted into a theater in 2006.
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Tuesday, 20 November 2018 07:00
Second Edition Of Athens Digital Lab ~ Calling For Entries
The Athens Digital Lab (ADL) is a ground-breaking urban project that was included in the City of Athens' award-winning proposal for the prestigious "2018 European Capital of Innovation" award. ADL was founded in 2017 with an exclusive grant by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), with the cooperation of Athens Partnership, Cosmote, and Nokia and its objective is to support young entrepreneurs, technology enthusiasts, and start-ups through the incubation of innovative solutions and original digital ideas.
Following the successful first competition, Athens Digital Lab is launching the second edition of its competition and calling for digital ideas that will improve the quality of life of the city’s residents and visitors while addressing the real needs of the city. For this year’s competition, applicants are requested to submit proposals covering one of the following themes: Tourism, Resilience & Crisis Management, Cleaning, Mobility Data, Schools Infrastructure, and Open Theme.
After an evaluation process, the selected teams will have the chance to work in a specially designed, fully equipped lab and transform their proposals into viable digital solutions. Applications for the contest are open until December 17th, 2018.
Additional information about the Athens Digital Lab, can be found here. (Greek Only)
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Monday, 19 November 2018 20:40
Irene Skylakaki Live At Six D.o.g.s
At one of her few live performances in Athens, Irene Skylakaki will present her favourite pop-folk compositions on the stage of six d.o.g.s.
Accompanied by renowned Greek artists, Irene will play songs from all her 3 albums including ''Matterless''.
The special guest for the night will be Markos Koumaris from Locomondo and young singer Amalia, who will start the show.
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Saturday, 08 December 2018 20:13
Kids Comedy Club: Xmas Special
The Kids Comedy Club is the first Greek stand up comedy for kids, aged 6 to 12. Created by comedian, George Chatzipavlou, with a lot of Christmas spirit at the Athens Concert Hall.
Children will have the chance to get entertained through comedy and life topics they experience themselves, such as school, friends, hobbies, superheroes and many more!
On the other hand parents will also have lots of fun, since the stand up will take them on a journey back to their childhood and what it felt like being a kid.
Along George Chatzipavlou, songwriter Sofia Kourtidou will use a technique called live-looping, which produces songs through sounds and voices and turns Christmas songs into melodies!
Schedule
- Saturday, December the 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th at 18:00.
- Sunday, December the 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th at 15:30.
- Tuesday and Wednesday, December the 25th and 26th at 18:00.
Performances are in held in Greek.
Schedule
- Saturday, December the 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th at 18:00.
- Sunday, December the 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th at 15:30.
- Tuesday and Wednesday, December the 25th and 26th at 18:00.
Performances are in held in Greek.
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Monday, 19 November 2018 07:00
Archaeologists Believe To Have Found The Lost Ancient City Of Tenea
A team of Greek archaeologists has discovered the first tangible remains of the lost city believed to have been founded by captives of the legendary Trojan War in the 12th or 13th century BC.
A ministry statement said that the excavations that took place in the southern Greek region of the Peloponnese from September to early October revealed “proof of the existence of the ancient city” of Tenea, which until now was known mostly from ancient texts. To date, archaeological finds include household pottery, bone gaming dice, marble and stone floors, and more than 200 rare ancient coins. Little is known about the city of Tenea, apart from ancient references to its reputed link with Troy and that Teneans were among the people who established the Greek colony of Syracuse in Sicily.
Tenea survived the destruction of the neighboring city of Corinth in 146 BC, but appears to have suffered damage during a Gothic invasion in the late 4th century AD and may have been deserted around the time of Slavic conquests two centuries later.
To read this article in full, please visit: ekathimerini
To read this article in full, please visit: ekathimerini
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