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Aegean Airlines Voted Best Regional Airline In Europe
The ceremony was held during the Paris International Airshow.
For more information, please visit: Greek Reporter
Athens Among Best Value Cities For 2016
To read more, please visit: Greek Travel Pages
Greek Hotels Are Named Among World's And Europe's Best In 2016 By TripAdvisor
Travelers’ Choice award winners were determined based on the millions of reviews and opinions collected in a single year from TripAdvisor travelers worldwide. Now in its 14th year, the Travelers’ Choice awards have recognized more than 7,000 properties around the world, with lists covering 97 countries and eight regions worldwide.
November 1 - Happy November ~ Kalo Mina!
Celebrate the beginning of November with the Aegean Symphony, Lesvos, a Greek design workshop rethinking plastic waste, a recipe for a delicious pumpkin soup, and the new 'World Book Capital', Athens!
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September 26 - Greece In Autumn
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Greek Man Kayaks Around Crete In 39 Days
What You Need To Know Before Joining A Pool In Athens
In Greece there are certain health requirements that are necessary in order to join a pool. When registering to use a public or private pool facility, you will be required to complete an application and provide some documents, which we've included for you below. Even though requirements are standardized, we suggest that you contact the pool's administration to confirm their enrollment process.
For children under 12 years old, the typical documents you will need to provide are:
1. A recent pediatrician's certificate that your child is healthy and does not suffer from heart and/or dermatological condition
2. 2 photographs
3. Birth Certificate
For teenagers and adults, the typical documents you will need to provide are:
1. A recent medical assessment from a general practitioner or cardiologist that you are healthy and capable of physical activity
2. A recent certificate by a dermatologist that you don't suffer from a skin condition
3. Two Photos
4. A photocopy of your id or passport, or green card for foreigners
5. Women also need a recent gynecological evaluation
Searching For Greek Science Stars
The U.S. Embassy in Athens and Greek nonprofit organization SciCo, are organizing for the first time in Greece, the STEM STARS GREECE competition with the aim of supporting, highlighting, and rewarding 14 to 18-year-old students with a special inclination towards science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). The winners of the competition will receive special prizes, including the opportunity to represent Greece at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), the largest international science competition, which will be held in Anaheim, California from 10 to 15 May 2020. The competition is held under the auspices of the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs.
Participation in the competition is free. Students who attend public or private schools in Greece and are between 14 and 18 years old (High School 3rd Grade – Lyceum 3rd Grade) on the date of the competition are eligible to participate.
All projects must be submitted online between December 16, 2019 and February 16, 2020.
For more information and detailed participation requirements, please visit: U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Greece
Putting The Covid-19 Crisis Into Perspective
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Embrace An Aware Lifestyle
