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Saturday, 18 July 2020 20:42
National Theatre Of Greece: My Mother's Sin (In English)
The National Theatre of Greece presents a masterpiece of Greek Literature entitled “My mother’s sin” by Georgios Vizyenos, adapted as theatrical play and performed in English. It is presented as part of the new initiative by the Greek Ministry of Culture “All of Greece, one Culture”, in a number of awe-inspiring ancient theatres as well as impressive archaeological sites in Attica and Peloponnese (Eleusina, Salamina, Nafplio, Epidaurus, and Mycenae).
Georgios Vizyenos’ short story My Mother’s Sin (1883) is presented in English in order to bring this masterpiece of modern Greek literature to a wider audience. Vizyenos’ material draws on personal and family memories, and the traditions and experiences of ordinary life in Eastern Thrace, interpreting them through the prism of his own intellect and education.
The performance has been hosted with great success in leading academic institutions in the United States (Harvard University, Yale University, New Haven, Columbia University, New York, Tampa, and the University of Illinois at Chicago) over the last two years (2018-2019).
The events are offered free of charge by the Ministry of Culture and Sports. The only admission fee is the cost of the ticket to enter each site. Booking is mandatory and will be through the Digital Culture platform.
Program & Admission
Sunday, July 19th - Ancient Theatre of Thoricus in Lavrio.
Wednesday, July 22nd - Archaeological Site of the Lyceum of Aristotle.
Saturday, July 25th - Byzantine Monastery of Daphni in Chaidari.
Tuesday, July 28th - Greek Orthodox Church of St George in Galatsi. (Omorfoklisià).
Wednesday, August 5th - Fortress of Palamidi in Nafplion.
Tuesday, August 11th - Archaeological Museum in Salamis (Salamina).
Tuesday, August 18th - Ancient Corinth.
Thursday, August 20th - Little Theatre of the Ancient City of Epidaurus.
Saturday, August 29th - Archaeological Museum of Aegina.
Tuesday, September 1st - Plato’s Academy Archaeological Park.
Thursday, September 3rd - Archaeological Museum of Piraeus.
Saturday, September 5th - Roman Agora.
Tuesday, September 8th - Archaeological Site of Eleusis (Eleusina).
Friday, September 11th - Αrchaeological Site of Mycenae.
Thursday, September 17th - Monastery of Kaisariani.
Program & Admission
Sunday, July 19th - Ancient Theatre of Thoricus in Lavrio.
Wednesday, July 22nd - Archaeological Site of the Lyceum of Aristotle.
Saturday, July 25th - Byzantine Monastery of Daphni in Chaidari.
Tuesday, July 28th - Greek Orthodox Church of St George in Galatsi. (Omorfoklisià).
Wednesday, August 5th - Fortress of Palamidi in Nafplion.
Tuesday, August 11th - Archaeological Museum in Salamis (Salamina).
Tuesday, August 18th - Ancient Corinth.
Thursday, August 20th - Little Theatre of the Ancient City of Epidaurus.
Saturday, August 29th - Archaeological Museum of Aegina.
Tuesday, September 1st - Plato’s Academy Archaeological Park.
Thursday, September 3rd - Archaeological Museum of Piraeus.
Saturday, September 5th - Roman Agora.
Tuesday, September 8th - Archaeological Site of Eleusis (Eleusina).
Friday, September 11th - Αrchaeological Site of Mycenae.
Thursday, September 17th - Monastery of Kaisariani.
Booking Steps
1. Select the number of tickets
2. Click the Booking button (Κράτηση Θέσης)
3. Fill in the required Fields First Name (Όνομα), Surname (Επώνυμο) & Email
4. Click the required fields about Terms Agreement
5. Click on the Submit button (Ολοκλήρωση) in order to complete the booking process
* Keep in mind that the process has to be completed within 10 minutes while the countdown is on.
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Friday, 17 July 2020 12:03
Athens Digital Arts Festival is ONLINE
The 16th international festival for digital arts of Greece, Athens Digital Arts Festival (ADAF), the pioneer longest living institution dedicated to digital culture in the country (est.2005), is launching the Online era.
ADAF is evolving, becoming even more creative and develops an online presence in addition to the phygital festival. The new, specially designed ADAF platform will be hosting daily for two months, works by artists, which will be available to everyone with just one click.
Online.adaf.gr will contain artworks on demand (available to the public from the beginning of the festival), as well as live streaming events (works that will be shown live, on specific dates and time, most of which, will remain on-demand afterwards ). Among the streaming events, the site will host many world premieres!
A constant journey of digital artistic pursuit, a large exhibition by more than 500 creators and ongoing events that will take place live, throughout the Online presence.
The ADAF 2020 program is consisted by choosing between more than 5.500 art proposals submitted by creators from more than 100 countries.
Video Art, Animation, VR (360o videos), Performances, Web Art, Games, Digital Image, Talks, Workshops, ADAF Kids for children & parents, Festivals of the World, as well as Installation complementary videos, will be shown in ADAF ONLINE.
For the first time, ADAF will present its own awards, ADAF Awards, connecting, even more, the audience and the artists. The audience will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite artworks and on September 10th, the awarded artists will be announced.
By utilizing the goods that technology provides us in the best possible way, in an era of disconnection, ADAF unites people through a full of art Online platform! ADAF ONLINE provides the opportunity for everyone to be part of the Technotribalism experience, with no restrictions, always with security.
#ADAFgreece #ADAF2020 #Technotribalism #ADAFonline
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Friday, 17 July 2020 00:15
Onassis Digital Channel - Big Feelings. Small Screens.
This July we’re taking a dive into transportative images, powerful stories, and emotional thrills with a series of digital premieres screening exclusively on the Onassis Foundation YouTube channel. A screen, however small, is all you need to enjoy new experiences and moments as seen through the eyes of both accomplished and up-and-coming filmmakers. It is a window onto the world of great cinema, with award-winning films, collaborations with major festivals in Greece and around the world, and rare films being shown for the first time online.
Films from Lebanon are being premiered in collaboration with the Cannes Film Festival, along with short films created by ONASSIS FOUNDATION Scholars. Collaborations with the ATHENS International Film Festival Opening Nights and the Drama International Short Film Festival will be bringing us award-winning Greek short films from 2019. And this cinematic experience doesn’t end there: talks on the seventh art by acclaimed directors such as Werner Herzog, as well as a series of original works each created by up-and-coming artists – such as Vasilis Kekatos, Yorgos Zois, and Evi Kalogiropoulou – in 120 hours as part of the ENTER project, make clear that cinema at the ONASSIS FOUNDATION never stops surprising us, inspiring us, and carrying us away.
16-21 July
Giorgos Goussis - The Arm Wrestler
2nd Best Short Film Award at the 25th Athens International Film Festival Opening Nights, and the 2020 Hellenic Film Academy Iris Award for Best Short Documentary Film
Panayiotis is a 30-year-old champion in the sport of hand wrestling (bras de fer) and the owner of a cafe in a remote village. On the occasion of an upcoming match in Athens and his training for it, the film builds the portrait of a young man who oscillates daily between his dreams and the reality of life in the Greek countryside
Efthimis Kosemund Sanidis - All the Fires the Fire
Award for Best Actor at the 25th Athens International Film Festival Opening Nights (Nikos Georgakis)
Men set birds free in the mountains. Two grieving, estranged brothers try their marksmanship together with their sons. It’ s the hunting season. Can a bird’ s heart stop in the sky with no bullets coming through its body? “All the fires the fire” has been nominated and won awards at the 72nd Locarno Film Festival, the Clermont-Ferrand ISFF, the Athens Film Festival, the Internationale Kurzfilmtage Winterthur, as well as for the Greek Academy Awards.
Efthimis Kosemund Sanidis - All the Fires the Fire
Award for Best Actor at the 25th Athens International Film Festival Opening Nights (Nikos Georgakis)
Men set birds free in the mountains. Two grieving, estranged brothers try their marksmanship together with their sons. It’ s the hunting season. Can a bird’ s heart stop in the sky with no bullets coming through its body? “All the fires the fire” has been nominated and won awards at the 72nd Locarno Film Festival, the Clermont-Ferrand ISFF, the Athens Film Festival, the Internationale Kurzfilmtage Winterthur, as well as for the Greek Academy Awards.
Fokion Xenos - Heatwave
Jury Special Mention at the 25th Athens International Film Festival Opening Nights, and the 2020 Hellenic Film Academy Iris Award for Best Short Animated Film
In the summertime, a quirky crowd occupies a Greek Island beach. As the sun gets increasingly hotter, people get lost in their petty personal problems. Despite that, a little girl and boy dare to show everyone how to have fun.
Alkis Papastathopoulos - Hyped
Best Actress Award at the 25th Athens International Film Festival Opening Nights (Artemis Tzortzoglou & Anna Papageorgiou)
Vera is anxious about her first night out with Lola. Lola is trying to be there for Vera but gets easily distracted. While they’re both struggling to connect, their minds will escape to the beginning of the night, where things between them were still intimate. Hyped has been officially selected in the following festivals: Dominio Pubblico - La città agli Under 25, Athens Fashion Film Festival, 11th Merlinka Film Festival, 17th Festival International Signes De Nuit, 25th Athens International Film Festival.
Konstantinos Prepis - Ellinikon
Jury Special Mention at the 25th Athens International Film Festival Opening Nights
Sotiris is homeless, a victim of the economic crisis, and has found refuge at the abandoned Elliniko airport. He has been living there lately, among ghosts and memories of a not so distant past. What will happen when one day, Sotiris sees the airport being flooded with potential passengers who of course cannot travel (as the airport is abandoned) and who disrupt his daily life?
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Thursday, 16 July 2020 23:54
Phoenix Athens ~ Out of the cube, Into the Green
Phoenix Athens is delighted to announce the opening of Out of the cube, Into the Green. The exhibition features works by Stefanos Kornilios and Pavlos Palourias of Nilware, Vasilis Galanis, Karl Heinz Jeron, Ioanna Lin, Eleni Tsamadia and Dimitri Yin.
The garden continues to be a source of inspiration as well as a sanctuary from the urban grind of daily life in the city and while the COVID-19 restrictions forced many cultural institutions and galleries to slow their pace, the gardens and green spaces in Athens have continued with their cycles of growth and decay. This reflects the ongoing creativity, innovation, and resilience of artists who are able to demonstrate their capacity to think outside the box and the asepticized white cube spaces of galleries and museums.
For this exhibition, the artists explore the garden as a physical as well as a metaphysical place where new ideas, forms, and perspectives may take root and grow. This exhibition aims to help us to re-evaluate our relationship with nature and re-imagine the gallery and the art space as a rhizomatic extension for public engagement where extraordinary discussions around society and the ecology are encouraged to take root and grow over time.
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Thursday, 16 July 2020 23:29
Santorini Experience 2020 ~ Running With A Breathtaking View
Santorini is the ultimate destination for every traveler around the world. Known for its iconic Cycladic architecture, unique sunsets, and distinctive sandy beaches formed by the volcanic activity, Santorini invites you to explore the island all year round. This October you have one more reason to discover all these features by combining your visit with the ultimate sporting experience of Santorini Experience.
The top sports tourism event returns for the 6th consecutive year from October 2-4, 2020. Through its exciting open water swimming and trail running activities, Santorini Experience, continues to attract the global interest of professional and amateur athletes on a yearly basis.
The races will have an eco-friendly approach, through a strategy that incorporates plastic-free actions, always with respect to the natural environment of the island.
Run along the Caldera with a view of the Volcano
The routes of Santorini Experience have been designed on the enchanting path that connects Oia with Fira, featuring breathtaking views. Runners will discover the totally white, majestic settlements built on the edge of the Caldera, with the picturesque cobbled streets and the impressive churches. Athletes will run at a maximum altitude of 334 meters above sea level, with a wonderful view of the clear blue waters of the Aegean and the islet of Nea Kameni while they will find themselves only a breath away from the sky.
The running races will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020, with the background scenery of Imerovigli, Firostefani, and Oia. The 10km route is addressed to the most experienced in distances, while the “Aristides Alafouzos” 15 km route is ideal for those who prefer strength, endurance, and adrenaline. All routes start and finish at the desalination plant in Oia and the ground mainly includes parts of soil.
The exciting routes overlooking the volcano are designed by the former marathon runner, Greek classic route record holder, running trainer, and director of All About Running, Nikos Polias.
Take advantage of the early bird prices with a 25% discount. Register today!
Register today for the “Aristides Alafouzos” 15km and 10km running routes, as well as the 1.5 miles swimming route, and take advantage of the early bird prices with a 25% discount. The offer is valid until 31/7. The event, always prioritizing the participants themselves offers a refund of their registration costs until August 31.
As every year, the event will be held, in accordance with the strict standards set by the Greek Ministry of Tourism, the General Secretariat of Sports and all relevant sports Federations. Santorini Experience will be planned and delivered based on the protocol of races, which will ensure public health and safety of all parties involved. Moreover, the health and safety of all participants remains the event’s main priority. The 10km race will be organized along with AS Ifestos Thiras and EAS SEGAS Cyclades Region and approved by the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS). The 1.5 miles (2.4 km) open water swimming race will be held with the approval of the Hellenic Swimming Federation, according to FINA regulations.
Santorini Experience has joined the Greek actions of the #BeactiveHellas 2020 program of the European Commission and is held under the auspices of the General Secretariat of Sports.
The award-winning Active Media Group is responsible for the event’s Sports Production, while the event’s Official Hashtag #SantoriniExperience, has created its own unique trend on social media.
Discover accommodation packages and special offers here!
Up to this point and in these difficult times, this year’s event is supported with amazing offers and prices by the following hospitality sponsors: Athina Luxury Suites, Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa, Canaves Oia, Andronis Arcadia, West East Suites, K&K Unique Holiday Homes, Marvarit Suites, Folia Bianca, Iriana Suites, Nefeles Luxury Suites, Sienna Resort, Memories Hotel, Uma Ray Suites, Santo Houses, 270 Oia’s View, Fanouris Condo, Monolithia, Epavlis Hotel, Loizos Stylish Residencies, Iokasti Villa, Olive Cave Houses, Panorama Boutique Hotel, Cori Rigas Suites, Esperas Santorini and Santorini Hospitality. Whether you wish to stay in the Caldera, Fira, Imerovigli, Oia, or in the beautiful Pyrgos, Monolithos, Akrotiri, Kamari, Messaria, Emporio, Megalochori or at the endless beach of Perissa and Perivolos, Santorini has everything. Participants may opt to stay in a room for two people, in a house for 4-6 people or in a villa with a pool for 4-10 people, amongst the many other options of Santorini.
Discount on the already low fares of ferry tickets
All those traveling to the island by ferry for the 6th Santorini Experience will be able to enjoy the safety and comfort of Blue Star Ferries once again this year. The top Greek shipping company offers a 40% discount on the ferry tickets from/to Santorini and a 30% discount on vehicles to all those visiting the event and the island during that period. Each person who has completed his/her registration is entitled to the same discount for 3 more people if these are his/her escorts, or for 4 people if these are family members. With consistency and responsibility, Blue Star Ferries continues to implement all necessary measures on all its ships before and during the trip, in order to ensure the health of both their passengers and their staff.
Discount on car rentals
The top Greek rental company Avance, as the event’s official car rental partner, provides participants of Santorini Experience with an opportunity to make their reservation, with a 15% discount on the official price list, for any vehicle of their choice regarding their travel to the island during the period of the event. In terms of bookings, participants need to send an email to reserv(at)avance.gr
Santorini Experience is co-organized by the Municipality of Santorini, Municipal Sports Cultural Environmental Organization of Santorini (DAPPOS), and Active Media Group.
Athina Luxury Suites and Blue Star Ferries are the event’s official sponsors.All those traveling to the island by ferry for the 6th Santorini Experience will be able to enjoy the safety and comfort of Blue Star Ferries once again this year. The top Greek shipping company offers a 40% discount on the ferry tickets from/to Santorini and a 30% discount on vehicles to all those visiting the event and the island during that period. Each person who has completed his/her registration is entitled to the same discount for 3 more people if these are his/her escorts, or for 4 people if these are family members. With consistency and responsibility, Blue Star Ferries continues to implement all necessary measures on all its ships before and during the trip, in order to ensure the health of both their passengers and their staff.
Discount on car rentals
The top Greek rental company Avance, as the event’s official car rental partner, provides participants of Santorini Experience with an opportunity to make their reservation, with a 15% discount on the official price list, for any vehicle of their choice regarding their travel to the island during the period of the event. In terms of bookings, participants need to send an email to reserv(at)avance.gr
Santorini Experience is co-organized by the Municipality of Santorini, Municipal Sports Cultural Environmental Organization of Santorini (DAPPOS), and Active Media Group.
Luanvi is the event’s official sports supplier for another year.
Boatmen Union Santorini is the event’s official supporter.
Avance is the official car rental partner.
Red Swim Academy, Swim Academy, Leandros and Swimmingclub.gr are the athletic partners of Santorini Experience.
The event is assisted by Lifeguard Patrol, Voluntary Lifeguards of Santorini, Atlantis Dive Center, Santorini Nautical Club, and Caldera Yachting.
Tangopapas.com is the event's travel partner.
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Tuesday, 14 July 2020 15:15
Ultra Car Entirely Made In Greece About To Become A Reality
Acclaimed automotive engineer Spyros Panopoulos, aspires to launch the first Greek supercar and introduce a brand new category of high-performance vehicles, called the "Ultra Car."
Panopoulos runs a successful Athens-based company specializing in the design and production of high-specification performance car parts with cutting-edge internal combustion engine technology. His skills, expertise, and his love for Greece have led him to start an original car manufacturing project.
The prototype that Panopoulos plans to bring to life called chaos after the ancient Greek word, which signifies a pre-cosmogony abyss. With its never-before-seen horsepower of 3000 and other breakthrough features, chaos will become a game-changer for the international automotive scene.
Until now, the project has been self-financed by Panopoulos, but he is negotiating for a bank loan to help him set up the colossal infrastructure required for a production unit. Even though Panopoulos has received financing offers from abroad, he declares his commitment to keeping the project completely Greek.
Chaos' exterior and engineering have been finalized, while the interior is currently being manufactured. Panopoulos aims to take his car to the prestigious Geneva International Motor Show in 2021!
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Monday, 06 July 2020 13:04
How To Break Bad Habits
All of us, young and old, have many positive habits. We are happy and proud, and we actively promote them, especially to our children. At the same time, though, we also have "bad habits"; habits that we don't want anyone to know about, not our friends, not our acquaintances, not our partners, and especially not our children. Some of these "bad" habits are minor, while others are dangerous for ourselves and those around us. From the most common, "I throw my dirty clothes on the floor and forget to pick them up" to "I'm addicted to alcohol, but I don't admit it."
Most of us understand what we need to change to be happier, improve our relationship with our family, or have a better job. The problem is that we believe we need hard work and a strong will to achieve this. And that's where we stop. The key here is to work smarter but not necessarily harder. In other words, we need to create the circumstances that will help us bring the desired outcome again and again, so it becomes habitual.
How do we do that? By creating a different and engaging routine. That's the secret to changing our "bad" behaviors. A routine is a sequence of actions that gives us a "reward" that makes us feel better. For example, every Friday after work, I go home, put on my pj's, lay on the couch, eat crisps, and watch a movie. Or every morning, I unlock my car, open the driver's door, put my things on the back seat, put my seatbelt on, put my foot on the brake, the key to the engine, and start. My mind has stored this sequence of actions and repeats it precisely every time (routine). This sequence applies to both good and bad habits.
It is necessary to make changes in our environment to be able to encourage more good habits. For example, to take care of your diet, prepare a plate of fresh fruit, and empty your cupboards of crisps. To reduce smoking, it helps to create obstacles that make it harder for us to buy cigarettes. By working smartly and enthusiastically, we can change our habits.
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Wednesday, 08 July 2020 05:20
Spyros Gianniotis & The European Swimming Elite At The Authentic Swimming Marathon
Days are counting down for the historic race The Authentic Marathon Swim, which revives at Artemision 2,500 years later. Following the example of Skylias and Hydna, the first ever-recorded long-distance swimmers according to ancient Greek historian Herodotus, participants will have the opportunity to enjoy the authentic marathon swimming route, on September 4-6, 2020.
The noteworthy event will be honored by the presence of the silver Olympic medalist, world champion in open water swimming, and a member of the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame, Spyros Gianniotis. Prominent personalities of international swimming will take part in The Authentic Swimming Marathon. Among them, the Hungarian ultra-marathon swimmer, Oceans Seven holder and member of the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame, Attila Manyoki, European champion George Arniakos, Greek champions Dimitris Negris, Andreas Georgakopoulos, Stellina Aplanti, Ilektra Lebl, the swimming champion George Skotadis who competes wearing the colors of the Dutch national team, English Channel marathon swimmer Giannis Kotsiopoulos and swimming champion Nikolaos Simantiras.
In the context of his presence at the event, the silver Olympic medalist in open water swimming, Spyros Gianniotis, stated: “Marathon swimming is once again at the forefront with a historic race. Through our presence, we honor history by reviving the legendary achievements of Skylias and Hydna at the straits of Artemision. I call on all swimmers, regardless of their level and ability, to embrace this effort and experience the legend, while safely enjoying the blue-green waters of Northern Evia”.
Respectively, the Hungarian ultra-marathon swimmer, Attila Manyoki stated on the occasion of his participation in the race: “Open water is my passion. I must fight against nature and also my inner fears and limits. The sea is open to everybody. The only thing that is important is how much you want it. It’s an ancient sport with 2,500 years of history that revives in this event. I will jump in the sea and follow its tradition and great history”.
In the afternoon of Saturday, September 5, the action will begin with the 3km and 1.5km open water swimming races. Respectively, on the morning of Sunday, September 6, the event will culminate with the revival of the authentic 10km marathon swimming route, while at the same time the 800m children’s race will be taking place. All swimming routes will be executed with absolute safety at Pefki, Evia, of the Municipality of Istiaia - Edipsos. The Authentic Marathon Swim will be held with the approval of the Hellenic Swimming Federation, according to FINA regulations.
Entries for the event are underway and interested parties can participate by completing the available form. The event, always prioritizing the participants themselves, offers a refund of their registration costs until July 31.
Entries for the event are underway and interested parties can participate by completing the available form. The event, always prioritizing the participants themselves, offers a refund of their registration costs until July 31.
To register please click here.
Accommodation packages at the Municipality of Istiaia-Edipsos The Authentic Swimming Marathon collaborates with hotels in the region, with the aim of revitalizing the sports tourism industry of Northern Evia and strengthening the Greek tourism product. Up to this point, this year’s event is supported with special offers and prices starting from 40 euros, by the following hospitality sponsors: Maria Louiza Apartments, Hotel 40 Platania, Altamar Hotel, Ellaeon Throesma, Galini Hotel Edipsos, Ilios Studios, Villa Anastasia, Aenaon Studios, Aktaion Hotel, Alex Spa Hotel, Arethousa Hotel, Artemis Rooms Pefki, Evia Dream, Galini Hotel Pefki, Irene Studios, Island, Kochili Apartments, Lito Hotel, Papadioti Apartments.
For special offers and accommodation packages click here.
The Authentic Marathon Swim remains in contact with the state bodies. With its main priority on ensuring public health, organizers work for the event’s smooth and safe operation.
The event will be co-organized by the Municipality of Istiaia-Edipsos and Active Media Group.
The Authentic Marathon Swim has joined the Greek actions of the #BeactiveHellas 2020 program of the European Commission and is held under the auspices of the General Secretariat of Sports.
The event has joined the swimming community Global Swim Series (GSS).
Official Clothing Partner: Luanvi
Official Sports Supplier: Mosconi
Official Rental Partner: Avance
Athletic Partners: Red Swim Academy, Swim Academy, Swimmingclub.gr
Assisted by: Lifeguard Patrol
Sports Production: Active Media Group
Hashtag: #authenticmarathonswim
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Wednesday, 12 August 2020 03:14
Celebrating August 15th At Limani Restaurant
Are you stuck in Greece over the summer? Located in close proximity to Athens, fish restaurant To Limani combines an idyllic setting with mesmerizing sea views, creating the feeling of being on an island! The seaside route to the restaurant, across the entire Athenian Riviera, will enchant you, offering peace and serenity – a much-needed escape from the chaotic city. A restaurant worth a visit to enjoy both a delicious meal with excellent seafood and stunning vistas.
To Limani is a traditional fish restaurant in Palaia Fokaia - one of the oldest in the area. You will always find the freshest fish and seafood at the best prices, and you will have the chance to enjoy its delicious delicacies while savoring the sunset. For those who have not visited yet, there are lots of reasons to do so, for instance, the great variety of premium Mediterranean flavors and the friendly service of its staff. The aim of the Kopsolemis family is for every visitor to leave satisfied. Its people carry the "baton of taste" from generation to generation, since 1980 at the picturesque harbor of Palaia Fokaia.
To Limani is a traditional fish restaurant in Palaia Fokaia - one of the oldest in the area. You will always find the freshest fish and seafood at the best prices, and you will have the chance to enjoy its delicious delicacies while savoring the sunset. For those who have not visited yet, there are lots of reasons to do so, for instance, the great variety of premium Mediterranean flavors and the friendly service of its staff. The aim of the Kopsolemis family is for every visitor to leave satisfied. Its people carry the "baton of taste" from generation to generation, since 1980 at the picturesque harbor of Palaia Fokaia.
All dishes are accompanied by fresh and local ingredients, herbs, and vegetables, selected daily from the owners' orchard or local producers, a fact confirmed while tasting fresh, local fish, as well as a variety of Mediterranean & Greek cuisine.
Location: Aghias Eirinis 1, Palaia Fokaia - 52nd km Athens - Souniou Avenue, Palaia Fokaia, Attica
Tel: 22910 41052
For more information click here.
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Tuesday, 07 July 2020 17:42
Amorgos Island To Star In A New Film
On June 22, the Cycladic island of Amorgos welcomed the cast and crew of a new German-Greek-Italian production, who will spend 3 weeks shooting a film adaptation of the best-selling German novel, Daughters by Lucy Fricke. The German press has described the book as a "road movie in book form, so comic and touching that you burst at once into laughter and tears."
Until the end of the 1980s, the Cycladic island of Amorgos was a pretty much unknown destination that mostly attracted alternative travelers. But then in 1988, Luc Besson's mesmerizing film The Big Blue put Amorgos on the map, and travelers began to seek out the beautiful places they had seen in the movie.
Despite its sudden rise to fame, Amorgos did not succumb to mass tourism, managed to maintain its identity, and still attracts alternative and bohemian crowds.
The film of the book Daughters is "the first international production to begin shooting in Europe after the pandemic, with a film crew traveling across borders," said Greek co-producer Giorgos Karnavas. "Our cast and crew were among the island's first, if not its first, visitors this summer and the locals were very excited to see us. Amorgos was, in fact, one of the first film-friendly locations in Greece, though admittedly Greek local communities are generally more than happy to host film crews and always eager to help."
The film which will be released under a different title recounts the story of 2 childhood friends, Martha and Betty, who set off from Germany to a Swiss assisted suicide clinic. Traveling with them in the back seat is the terminally ill father of one of the women who wished to end his life. However, the trip will take some surprising turns, leading them to explore Greece and their own families and sense of identity.
On July 13, a French-Greek co-production called On Sourit Pour La Photo will begin filming on the island of Aegina and the Athenian Riviera. Finally, in early September, Swedish Palm d'Or winner Ruben Östlund has also picked Greece to shoot a large part of his new film Triangle of Sadness.
To read this article in full, please visit: greece-is.com
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