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The Athens Photo Festival 2019 Continues At The Benaki Museum
For the Athens Photo Festival detailed program click HERE!
Visiting hours: Thursday & Sunday 10:00-18:00, Friday & Saturday 10:00-22:00
Greek Government Pledges To Enforce Anti-Smoking Law
Fortunately, at the time the measure was drafted in 2008, 40% of Greeks were regular smokers whereas, by 2014, the percentage dropped to 27%–mainly due to the economic crisis.
The enforcement of the existing anti-smoking laws requires a determined administration that will cast aside concerns about political costs. After all, the majority of Greeks are now non-smokers.
To read this article in full, please visit: Greek Reporter
Greek Fossil Is Considered The Earliest Evidence Of Homo Sapiens Outside Africa
Scientists claim that the chunk of skull recovered from a cave in southern Greece is the earliest sign of the human species outside Africa. The fragments are estimated to be at least 210,000 years old, which indicates that our species began leaving Africa much earlier than previously thought.
The skull fossil was excavated in the late 1970s at the Apidima Cave in southern Peloponnese.
To establish the age, scientists analyzed bits of bone from the fossil; to identify what species it came from, they compared a virtual reconstruction to the shapes of fossils from known species.
According to Katerina Harvati, it’s not clear if scientists will be able to collect DNA or proteins from the fossil to verify its identity.
To read this article in full, please visit: Greece-Is.com
Athens Fancy Women Bike Ride
The more women cycle, the more women will be encouraged to cycle.
Ride with us.
The guidelines for Fancy Women Bike Ride are as follows (although, these are not strict rules) :
* Dress code: fancy
* Decorate your bicycle
* Pose for the cameras and take selfies
* Greet and smile at people during the bike ride
* Bring your best friend.
The idea for these events began in 2013 in Izmir, Turkey. Every year, Fancy Women Bike Ride is held on World Car Free Day in destinations all over the world.
Nelson Mandela International Day 2019
June 25 - Olive Oil: Greece's Liquid Gold
June 19 - It's (Not) All Greek To Me
June 11 - Dive In & Refresh
June 4 - Summertime In Athens
Great Sandwich Spots In Athens
The simple sandwich has long been a lunchtime staple in Greece. However, sandwich shops in Athens have come a long way since the ham, cheese, and butter sandwich that most of us used to eat during the '80s.
These great sandwich spots in Athens promise to offer imaginative and delicious sandwiches that will absolutely satisfy your daytime munchies.
Address: 41 Veikou, Koukaki
Telephone: 210 9226924
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 17:00
Address: 39 Panepistimiou Street (Stoa Pesmatzoglou)
Telephone: 210 3233916
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday from 10:30 to 19:00, Saturday 11:00 to 18:00
Address: 30 Stadiou, Athens (Stoa Korai)
Telephone: 210 3316500
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday from 7:30 to 18:30