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Tuesday, 22 May 2018 10:34
"Navarino Challenge" With Over 20 Activities
This year's 6th Navarino Challenge, which will take place between 12-14 October 2018 in Messinia and Costa Navarino, announces its accommodation packages at The Westin Resort Costa Navarino.
The participants of Navarino Challenge who will book their accommodation package in The Westin Resort and choose to take part in the main activities (running, swimming,SUP) will also have the opportunity to enjoy free of charge the full activities program ofthe event. The program for those staying at The Westin Resort Costa Navarino includes: tae kwon do, climbing, cycling, pilates, basketball, golf, kick boxing, babyswimming, aqua aerobics, kids' athletics, beach volley, tennis cross training,crossfit, beach yoga, boxing, survivor games for kids and demonstration race withoptimist boats.
More information about the privileged accommodation packages can be found here!
Navarino Challenge, which has as its main goal the promotion of sports and fair play,will be full of activities covering the requirements of all ages. At the same time, thesecondary objective is to extend the tourist season. The sports tourism event with themost Olympic ambassadors returns once again in Messinia with 12 Olympic sports! Alongwith running, swimming, tae kwon do, this year we will live the experience of anothermajor Olympic sport such as beach volley, with the presence of one of the biggest andmost historic athletes of Greek as well as international volleyball, Michalis Triantafyllidis.This is the addition of a tournament called the King & Queen Beach Volley Tournament by Triantafyllidis Beach Arena and the beach volley courses by Triantafyllidis Beach Arena.
The former Greek national volleyball player holds the record of participations in the Greek National Team (ranked 3 rd in the European Cup at 1987) and holds the most titles of anathlete in volleyball and beach volley in Greece. Michalis Triantafyllidis said: “I find it veryimportant that beach volley is included this year in the program of an already verysuccessful event, such as the Navarino Challenge. For my part, I think we will have the best possible organization at both the beach volleyball tournament “King & Queen Beach Volley”and the beach volleyball training courses. I hope it will become a part of the successful organization”.
Registrations opened for the multi-awarded sports tourism organization!
The three(3) main activities are running, swimming and the Stand Up Paddling by BIC® Sport.
More information about the privileged accommodation packages can be found here!
Navarino Challenge, which has as its main goal the promotion of sports and fair play,will be full of activities covering the requirements of all ages. At the same time, thesecondary objective is to extend the tourist season. The sports tourism event with themost Olympic ambassadors returns once again in Messinia with 12 Olympic sports! Alongwith running, swimming, tae kwon do, this year we will live the experience of anothermajor Olympic sport such as beach volley, with the presence of one of the biggest andmost historic athletes of Greek as well as international volleyball, Michalis Triantafyllidis.This is the addition of a tournament called the King & Queen Beach Volley Tournament by Triantafyllidis Beach Arena and the beach volley courses by Triantafyllidis Beach Arena.
The former Greek national volleyball player holds the record of participations in the Greek National Team (ranked 3 rd in the European Cup at 1987) and holds the most titles of anathlete in volleyball and beach volley in Greece. Michalis Triantafyllidis said: “I find it veryimportant that beach volley is included this year in the program of an already verysuccessful event, such as the Navarino Challenge. For my part, I think we will have the best possible organization at both the beach volleyball tournament “King & Queen Beach Volley”and the beach volleyball training courses. I hope it will become a part of the successful organization”.
Registrations opened for the multi-awarded sports tourism organization!
The three(3) main activities are running, swimming and the Stand Up Paddling by BIC® Sport.
Participants can complete the special form, which is available here!
At the same time, the pre-sale can also be made via viva.gr, by phone at 11876, as well as at the pre-salepoints of the Viva network. Registrations will be completed on August 31, 2018.
This year's event is expected to host for one more year hundreds of professional andamateur athletes who will take part in numerous activities.
In the 2018 teaser you can geta taste of the event. Sponsors are, once again, Natural Mineral Water “Vikos” and Ford MotorHellas.
Official supporters are Poseidonia, BIC®, BIC® Sport and Avance.“Navarino Challenge” will be held with the co-organization of Costa Navarino, TheWestin Resort Costa Navarino and Active Media Group and the support of the Municipalities of Pylos-Nestor and Trifilia.
Official Sponsors: Natural Mineral Water “Vikos”, Ford Motor HellasOfficial Supporters: Poseidonia, BIC®, BIC® Sport, Avance Rent A CarPartners: Navarino Outdoors, Swim Academy, Surf Salad, Triantafyllidis Beach Arena,FitnessArt, Vizantinos target sport clubAssisted by: Navarino Racquet Academy, Pylos Association of Enterprises for TourismDevelopment, Maritime Athletic Pylos Association “Nestor”, Explore Messinia, Navarino GolfAcademy, Target Security, The DinerStrategic Partner: National Geographic
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Photo Credit: Elias Lefas - Navarino Challenge runners crossing Voidokilia beach
At the same time, the pre-sale can also be made via viva.gr, by phone at 11876, as well as at the pre-salepoints of the Viva network. Registrations will be completed on August 31, 2018.
This year's event is expected to host for one more year hundreds of professional andamateur athletes who will take part in numerous activities.
In the 2018 teaser you can geta taste of the event. Sponsors are, once again, Natural Mineral Water “Vikos” and Ford MotorHellas.
Official supporters are Poseidonia, BIC®, BIC® Sport and Avance.“Navarino Challenge” will be held with the co-organization of Costa Navarino, TheWestin Resort Costa Navarino and Active Media Group and the support of the Municipalities of Pylos-Nestor and Trifilia.
Official Sponsors: Natural Mineral Water “Vikos”, Ford Motor HellasOfficial Supporters: Poseidonia, BIC®, BIC® Sport, Avance Rent A CarPartners: Navarino Outdoors, Swim Academy, Surf Salad, Triantafyllidis Beach Arena,FitnessArt, Vizantinos target sport clubAssisted by: Navarino Racquet Academy, Pylos Association of Enterprises for TourismDevelopment, Maritime Athletic Pylos Association “Nestor”, Explore Messinia, Navarino GolfAcademy, Target Security, The DinerStrategic Partner: National Geographic
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Photo Credit: Elias Lefas - Navarino Challenge runners crossing Voidokilia beach
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Tuesday, 22 May 2018 07:00
Mediterranean Spinach And White Bean Salad With Feta Cheese
This fresh and healthy spinach salad is a perfect addition to your summer meals! With Greek white beans and feta cheese, Olive Tomato's salad is guaranteed to fill you up. And your kids will love it, too!
Ingredients
For the salad
- 2 cups boiled white beans (or ¾ cup dry beans)
- 1 bay leaf and 1 whole onion (if boiling your own beans)
- 8 cups washed spinach (7 ½ ounces or 200 grams)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
- 6-7 sundried tomatoes rinsed and roughly chopped
- 2-3 ounces crumbled feta cheese
For the dressing
- 4 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt/pepper as needed
To view this recipe in full, please visit: Olive Tomato
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Tuesday, 22 May 2018 07:00
Church On The Greek Island Of Naxos Wins European Heritage Award
The Byzantine church of Hagia Kyriaki on the Greek island of Naxos recently won the 2018 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage/Europa Nostra Awards for its unique frescoes that were reconstructed by a Greek and Swiss team.
This restoration meant Greece was one of the outstanding European heritage success stories in the awards’ Conservation category for 2018.
Hagia Kyriaki will be honored at a ceremony in Berlin in June 2018 during the first European Cultural Heritage Summit.
Below is a video showing the details and reconstruction of the church.
For more information about the Europa Nostra Awards and Hagia Kyriaki, please visit: European Heritage Awards
Below is a video showing the details and reconstruction of the church.
For more information about the Europa Nostra Awards and Hagia Kyriaki, please visit: European Heritage Awards
Article source: Greek Reporter
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Monday, 21 May 2018 08:48
Rakaki - A Modern Cretan Tavern In Athens
Rakaki, a modern Cretan tavern, is located in an area of Athens called Kesariani, near Mount Hymettos. The area is known for its culinary delights, particularly seafood says Culinary Backstreets. What makes the area so appealing are the relaxed, "nothing too fancy" meze houses or other types of eateries. "It’s a feeling that permeates the entire neighborhood, where old houses built by Greek refugees from Smyrna (or Izmir) still stand next to modern apartment blocks.
Rakaki is a "small, cozy spot – there are only ten tables inside and another ten outside on the sidewalk." When CB visited for the first time, the place was packed and regulars were calling the waiters by their first name. The place opened in 2007 by brothers Marios and Kostas Petropoulos, getting their inspiration from their mother Despina, who is from Crete and knows how to cook well.
"The restaurant stays true to this familial inspiration, beginning with its name, which is the diminutive of raki, a strong spirit distilled from the residue of crushed grapes in Crete."
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Monday, 21 May 2018 07:00
Athens University Offers First Undergraduate Degree Taught In English
For the first time in Greece, students at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens will be able to receive a four-year honors degree in Archaeology, History, and Literature of Ancient Greece that is taught entirely in English. This is the first undergraduate degree in Greece that is offered in English.
The degree is being offered in association with the International Hellenic University in Thessaloniki, northern Greece. The course, which is targeted at international students, will cost €8,000 a year.
Eleni Karamalengou, the Dean of Athens’ School of Philosophy, described the new program as a “very important and innovative educational, scientific and cultural initiative for this country."
Source: Times Higher Education
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Thursday, 17 May 2018 19:17
May 15 - Happy International Family Day
Nothing is more important than family, especially if you combine it with summer holidays! That's why we present you a list of the best Greek islands and cleanest beaches to visit with you loved ones, as well as how you can altogether contribute to the fight against plastic pollution.
Please click HERE to view this issue of our newsletter!
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Thursday, 17 May 2018 19:08
May 8th - Noteworthy News
Animal adoption is something we pay close attention at and treat very carefully here at XpatAthens. That's why we would like to raise some awareness towards our community regarding a recent concern and also make it easier for you to adopt an animal, with a list of some of the most trustworthy organisations.
Please click HERE to view this issue of our newsletter!
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Thursday, 17 May 2018 18:55
May 1st - Happy May Day!
Ever wondered what makes Greek people embrace life? Well you can now discover the few simple steps that lead them to well-being, as well as how May 1st is celebrated and treated like a special holiday!
Please click HERE to view this issue of our newsletter!
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Thursday, 17 May 2018 13:58
Big Bang Festival 4
The Onassis Cultural Centre-Athens presents for the fourth year a colourful music programme that consists of concerts, sound installations, parties, and workshops with unexpected surprises.
We invite young spectators (0-12 years old) to discover different kinds of music from all over the world in an unusual way.
Different? Crazy? Contemporary? Alternative? Any way you put it, the Big Bang Festival is waiting for you: multimedia concerts, creative use of objects not designed for music-making, as well as concerts with unexpected instruments.
You are not invited just as a spectator, but to also share the stage with musicians, create music, and mutually interact with what is more fresh in sound art and music today.
View the event's full schedule HERE!
We invite young spectators (0-12 years old) to discover different kinds of music from all over the world in an unusual way.
Different? Crazy? Contemporary? Alternative? Any way you put it, the Big Bang Festival is waiting for you: multimedia concerts, creative use of objects not designed for music-making, as well as concerts with unexpected instruments.
You are not invited just as a spectator, but to also share the stage with musicians, create music, and mutually interact with what is more fresh in sound art and music today.
View the event's full schedule HERE!
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Thursday, 17 May 2018 13:27
Todos Tango Festival Athens 2018
Todos Tango Festival is a yearly international tango festival that takes place for the third time and that is connected since it’s early steps with quality events of high artistic value. For the first time, the legends of Argentine tango, together in one beautiful festival!
From Wednesday May 30th to Sunday June 3rd Athens becomes the capital of tango. The living legends of tango convene in TODOS TANGO FESTIVAL ATHENS 2018 to fill yet one more page in the history of tango The entire event will be hosted in Gazi Music Hall in Keramikos, an artistically vibrant neighbourhood of Athens.
One of the most significant personalities of Tango Argentino worldwide, Miguel Angel Zotto along with his extraordinary and talented partner Daiana Guspero, the absolute ambassador of the culture and elegance of Argentine Tango, Sebastian Missé with Andrea Reyero a couple with great heritage, the unique dancer and choreographer Gabriel Missé described as “Baryshnikov of tango”, with his new partner Maru Rifourcat and last but not least the gifted dancer Stella Missé with the Greek maestro Kostas Nikolaidis.
Todos Tango Festival couldn’t be missing great tango couples from Greece, famous within and beyond the frontiers of their country, Loukas Balokas with Georgia Priskou, Vaggelis Hatzopoulos with Marianna Koutandou and Raphael Passaquay with Danaie Zeugadina.
Our aim is to spread the beauty of tango to the world, in it’s most authentic sense and encourage the unity of nations and cultures, through the means provided by this dance of love and embrace by convening tangueros and art lovers of any age and nationality, every year in Greece.
This year Todos Tango Festival takes place in Athens under the auspices of the Municipality of the city and addresses itself to all people who love music, dance and art.It is an open invitation to anybody who wishes to approach Tango Argentino in it’s originality and get acquainted with this fascinating culture, an invitation to all people who need a new way of expression and communication in their everyday life. Under this perspective, the festival incorporates the innovative idea to add a three class seminar for new beginners in it’s schedule, giving the opportunity to newcomers to sense the taste of the original tango by most renowned maestros.
Only a few days away form the opening of the festival and the world’s first gathering of all these maestros in one event, the international tango community eagerly awaits for this moment. Meanwhile, we call to all of you to join us in this marvelus dance of love and understanding. Let go of any hesitations and let your steps guide you to a warm embrace.
MILONGA SCHEDULE
Wednesday 30 May: Gazi music Hall Rooftop "Baile de los Maestros".Entrance: € 15 (presales: €12)Dj: Aris Canaro
Thursday 31 May: Gazi music Hall Rooftop Shows from Vaggelis Hatzopoulos & Marianna Koutantou and Raphael Passaquay & Danae Zevgadina.Entrance: €18 (presales: €15)Dj: Nikos Marketos
Friday 1 June: Gazi Live (Gazi Music Hall - Main Stage) Shows από Sebastian Missé & Andrea Reyero and Loukas Balokas & Georgia Priskou.Entrance: €25 (presales: €20)Dj: Patrizia, "La Tipica Mujer"
Saturday 2 June: Gazi Live (Gazi Music Hall- Main Stage) Shows from Miguel Angel Zotto & Daiana Guspero and Stella Missé & Kostas Nikolaidis.Entrance: €25 (presales: €20)Dj: Trifon HiouteasSunday
03 June: Gazi Live (Gazi Μusic Hall- Main Stage) Show from Gabriel Missé & Maru Marta Rifourcat and Baile de los Maestros.Entrance: €25 (presales: €20)Dj: Emilio Falsetti "El Fueye"
FULL MILONGA PASS: €75
"INTRODUCTION TO TANGO" SEMINAR: €80
From Wednesday May 30th to Sunday June 3rd Athens becomes the capital of tango. The living legends of tango convene in TODOS TANGO FESTIVAL ATHENS 2018 to fill yet one more page in the history of tango The entire event will be hosted in Gazi Music Hall in Keramikos, an artistically vibrant neighbourhood of Athens.
One of the most significant personalities of Tango Argentino worldwide, Miguel Angel Zotto along with his extraordinary and talented partner Daiana Guspero, the absolute ambassador of the culture and elegance of Argentine Tango, Sebastian Missé with Andrea Reyero a couple with great heritage, the unique dancer and choreographer Gabriel Missé described as “Baryshnikov of tango”, with his new partner Maru Rifourcat and last but not least the gifted dancer Stella Missé with the Greek maestro Kostas Nikolaidis.
Todos Tango Festival couldn’t be missing great tango couples from Greece, famous within and beyond the frontiers of their country, Loukas Balokas with Georgia Priskou, Vaggelis Hatzopoulos with Marianna Koutandou and Raphael Passaquay with Danaie Zeugadina.
Our aim is to spread the beauty of tango to the world, in it’s most authentic sense and encourage the unity of nations and cultures, through the means provided by this dance of love and embrace by convening tangueros and art lovers of any age and nationality, every year in Greece.
This year Todos Tango Festival takes place in Athens under the auspices of the Municipality of the city and addresses itself to all people who love music, dance and art.It is an open invitation to anybody who wishes to approach Tango Argentino in it’s originality and get acquainted with this fascinating culture, an invitation to all people who need a new way of expression and communication in their everyday life. Under this perspective, the festival incorporates the innovative idea to add a three class seminar for new beginners in it’s schedule, giving the opportunity to newcomers to sense the taste of the original tango by most renowned maestros.
Only a few days away form the opening of the festival and the world’s first gathering of all these maestros in one event, the international tango community eagerly awaits for this moment. Meanwhile, we call to all of you to join us in this marvelus dance of love and understanding. Let go of any hesitations and let your steps guide you to a warm embrace.
MILONGA SCHEDULE
Wednesday 30 May: Gazi music Hall Rooftop "Baile de los Maestros".Entrance: € 15 (presales: €12)Dj: Aris Canaro
Thursday 31 May: Gazi music Hall Rooftop Shows from Vaggelis Hatzopoulos & Marianna Koutantou and Raphael Passaquay & Danae Zevgadina.Entrance: €18 (presales: €15)Dj: Nikos Marketos
Friday 1 June: Gazi Live (Gazi Music Hall - Main Stage) Shows από Sebastian Missé & Andrea Reyero and Loukas Balokas & Georgia Priskou.Entrance: €25 (presales: €20)Dj: Patrizia, "La Tipica Mujer"
Saturday 2 June: Gazi Live (Gazi Music Hall- Main Stage) Shows from Miguel Angel Zotto & Daiana Guspero and Stella Missé & Kostas Nikolaidis.Entrance: €25 (presales: €20)Dj: Trifon HiouteasSunday
03 June: Gazi Live (Gazi Μusic Hall- Main Stage) Show from Gabriel Missé & Maru Marta Rifourcat and Baile de los Maestros.Entrance: €25 (presales: €20)Dj: Emilio Falsetti "El Fueye"
FULL MILONGA PASS: €75
"INTRODUCTION TO TANGO" SEMINAR: €80
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