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Monday, 30 July 2018 09:07

Applications To Receive Aid For Fire Damage Are Open

According to the Infrastructure Minister Christos Spirtzis, victims of the Attica fire will be able to submit applications starting from July 31, 2018 to receive 5,000 euros in aid.

The government has stated that they will pay 5,000 euros to households affected by the fire and 6,000 euros to families with more than two children. Businesses will receive 8,000 euros.

After inspecting over 3,500 buildings, Spirtzis and his team declared almost 1,000 of those not fit for use and about 800 buildings are temporarily unfit for use.

Government spokesperson Dimitris Tzanakopoulos also announced in addition to this aid, a complete set of measures for fire victims, including support for unemployed and pensioners, measures to compensate and support the families of victims, suspension of foreclosure auctions, reparation of material damages, and measures of direct tax and contribution relief.

Please visit Greek News Agenda to see the full list of fire relief measures.

Articlce source: Ekathimerini

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Friday, 31 March 2023 07:00

Our Favorite Kid-Friendly Activities in Athens

Athens is a large metropolis that might not seem particularly kid-friendly at first sight. However, despite what most people think there are lots of exciting things to do and see with your children in Athens. Home to numerous museums, parks, and playgrounds, the Greek capital provides endless options for a fun and educational family outing.

Here are some of our favorite children’s activities in and around the center of Athens:

Athens Happy Train

Courtesy: athenshappytrain.com

To enjoy a great sightseeing tour of the historical center of Athens, all you need to do is hop aboard the Athens Happy Train. This toy-like street train starts from Syntagma Square and will take you and your family around the most famous sight and landmarks of the city. You can even transform the 40-minute tour into a day trip by hopping on and off and exploring your favorite monuments and attractions along the way.

Address: Ermou Street, Syntagma Square

The Planetarium - Eugenides Foundation

Courtesy: Eugenides Foundation

Visiting the Planetarium is a great opportunity to familiarize your children with complex concepts in a fun and interactive way. Kids love the huge domed screen, the amphitheatrical auditorium, and of course the state-of-the-art interactive shows that take place in the Planetarium. It's a fun and educational outing for the whole family.

Address: 387 Syggrou Avenue, 175 64, Palaio Faliro

Hellenic Children’s Museum

Credit: @hellenicchildrensmuseum

Located inside the Athens Conservatoire, this museum aims to teach children all about the world they live in. Its philosophy is based on the phrase ‘I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand therefore its activities include things like creating with building materials, experimenting with different ingredients in the kitchen, and learning about the concepts of supply and demand in the museum’s marketplace.

Address: 19 Vasileos Georgiou B, 106 75, Athens

Flisvos Park Playground

Courtesy: paleofaliro.gr

Located near the Flisvos Marina, this playground is one of the best in Athens. It covers an area of almost 13 acres and offers various exciting activities. The park is divided into several sections; one for children aged 2 to 5, one for children up to 12 years old, walking and cycling paths, mini soccer, and basketball facilities, and an outdoor gym! Just a step from the sea and full of exciting games and constructions, the Flisvos Park Playground is ideal for a fun family outing.

Address: Flisvos Park, Posidonos Avenue, Palaio Faliro

Goulandris Natural History Museum

Courtesy: Goulandris Natural History Museum

Focused on the study, conservation, and protection of the natural environment, the Goulandris Natural History Museum will certainly impress children of all ages. The museum's collection is focused on botanology, entomology, minerals, paleontology, and marine biology and includes hundreds of thousands of specimens. Children will be impressed by the life-sized replicas of animals and rare plant species that will help them comprehend the earth’s ever-changing ecosystem. The museum is also home to the Gaia Centre and the unique ‘Geosphere’ monitor, which presents the geological evolution of the planet from its creation, 4.6 billion years ago, until today.

Address: 13 Levidou, 145 62, Kifisia

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Sunday, 24 February 2019 20:47

February 12 - The City We Love

Living in Greece is an exceptional experience. And it is always nice to hear stories from expats who believe exactly the same thing! So it's no wonder the country is expecting twice as many visitors from the US in 2019... You can't blame them!

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Monday, 23 September 2019 20:00

WWF Initiative Aims To Reduce Food Waste

In collaboration with Unilever Food Solutions, the Greek branch of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has launched an initiative that aims to reduce food waste at 3 Greek hotels.

The initiative that started in late May involves a detailed daily record of food waste, at Grecotel Cape Sounio, Aquila Rithymna Beach Resort, and the Athens Marriott. Food waste is recorded in terms of food thrown-out during the meal preparation process, leftovers on the buffets and restaurants as well as on guests' plates.

"It was quite shocking when I realized how much waste we had. Almost all the guests only eat half of what they put on their plates, and the rest ends up in the trash," says Sakis Tzanetos, the chef at Grecotel Cape Sounio.

"If the customer understands that this is being done for the sake of sustainability and in respect for all of the things the planet gives us, they may start to appreciate food differently," explains WWF's Vicky Barboka, who's responsible for the program.

The action includes leaving a note for guests on the tables, at the buffets, and elsewhere asking them not to select more than they can eat.

Two years ago, the same program was implemented at 10 American hotels, helping them curb food waste by between 17 and 38 percent.

Today, food production is considered the number one threat to the environment; it uses up 34% of the planet's land and 69 % of its clean water, and is accountable for 24-30 % of greenhouse emissions.

To read this article in full, please visit: ekathimerini.com

To learn more about the actions of WWF Greece, please click here

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Monday, 21 December 2020 13:10

Jupiter And Saturn Form The So-Called 'Christmas Star' In The Sky

Jupiter and Saturn, the 2 largest planets in our solar system, are coming closer together than they have been since the Middle Ages, and it's happening right before Christmas, hence the nickname of the "Christmas Star."

On the night of December 21, Jupiter and Saturn will appear so close to one another that they will look like a bright splash in the night sky.

"Alignments between these two planets are rather rare, occurring once every 20 years or so, but this conjunction is exceptionally rare because of how close the planets will appear to one another," "You'd have to go all the way back to just before dawn on March 4, 1226, to see a closer alignment between these objects visible in the night sky." said astronomer Patrick Hartigan, a professor of physics and astronomy at Rice University in Houston.

To read this article in full, please visit: cnn.com

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Sunday, 30 May 2021 16:36

Athens Unpacked Episode 1 - Up Above & Down Below

Walk along any of the major roads of Athens and you’ll find little anchors of antiquity or Byzantine culture. “Nearly every step you take in Athens is on top of something remarkable,” says Sofka Zinovieff in this debut episode that explores how Athens sits in its layered landscape; “like an urban octopus creeping and grasping its way up the surrounding hills”.

You’ll meet the city’s most public skeleton; climb a lesser-known mountain; celebrate the modern-day goddess of Athena; and go undercover in an ancient aqueduct that’s still active after almost 2,000 years.

Bestselling writer and former anthropologist, Sofka Zinovieff, embarks on a quest to uncover the true essence of her adopted home, in all its layers and mysteries. Discover how Athenians feel about their own architecture, how tragedy and trauma have flavored the city’s cuisine, why Athens has always been a “15-minute city”, and much, much more.

Listen To Episode 1 HERE

Produced by Pod.gr, for This is Athens, tune in each fortnight and get ready to capture the seductive soul of Athens!

This is Athens is the official guide to this captivating city of ancient energies and booming urban culture. Compiled by a team of specialist local writers, This is Athens brings you an authentic and intimate portrait of a living Athens beyond the guidebooks – along with daily curated listings of all the best events and great weekend inspiration all-year round. From must-know neighbourhoods and emerging art hubs to gourmet hotspots, cool shopping, and the buzziest bars, This is Athens will help you to get the most out of living in Athens!

Thank you This is Athens for your contribution as an XpatAthens Partner.

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Monday, 01 November 2021 07:00

Greece A Leading Choice For European Travelers Seeking To Get Away By March

Greece is among the Top 5 destinations of choice for Europeans hoping to take a holiday by March, according to the latest survey released this week by the European Travel Commission (ETC).

The ETC’s latest survey conducted in September: “Monitoring Sentiment for Domestic and Intra-European Travel – Wave 9”, reveals that a total of 6.8 percent of Europeans polled said they wanted to take a trip to Greece by the end of March.

Greece (7 percent) is ranked fourth as a top bucket list destination after Spain (9 percent), Italy (9 percent), and France (8 percent).

Completing the Top 10 are Germany, Croatia, Portugal, Turkey, Austria, and the UK.

Poland, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, and Italy are the main European markets that will generate travel flows through to March, the report found. In these countries, more than 68 percent of respondents said they intended to make at least one trip by that time.

More specifically, two in three Europeans plan to travel in the next six months thanks in large part to the confidence restored over the summer revealing a positive tourism outlook for the coming months.

The report’s analysts also found that for the first time since October 2020, Europeans’ travel plans are evenly spread over the next six months with 26 percent choosing to travel in October and November, 28 percent between December 2021 and January 2022, and 25 percent in February-March 2022.

According to ETC, the findings indicate that Europeans are no longer in a “waiting mode” and feel more confident to embark on “spontaneous” trips.

Preference for domestic trips dropped by 18 percent over the past 12 months with Mediterranean destinations ranking highest on travelers’ destination wish lists. Potential travelers are interested in city breaks (18 percent) up by 43 percent since the summer and beach vacations.

The report also found increased popularity in shorter trips of up to three nights (30 percent of city break travelers). At the same time, the percentage of travelers intending to spend up to 500 euros on their trip grew by 20 percent.

To read this article in full, please visit: news.gtp.gr

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Saturday, 12 February 2022 14:28

Celebrate Love, Celebrate Greece

We're celebrating love in this week's newsletter as Valentine's Day approaches!

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Wednesday, 24 April 2024 16:50

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