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Thursday, 26 April 2018 13:54
CYA/DIKEMES Lecture Series ~ The Urban Realities of Athens
The unique heritage with which Athens has been blessed is in stark contrast to the often chaoticdaily realities. In everything we do, build or aspireto, western values are intermingled with longembedded character traits.So which way forward for the city we love?
Vassilis Sgoutas is a practicing architect with works in Greece and abroad. Former President of the International Union of Architects(UIA). Honorary Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (AIA)
A reception will follow the lecture.
Vassilis Sgoutas is a practicing architect with works in Greece and abroad. Former President of the International Union of Architects(UIA). Honorary Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (AIA)
A reception will follow the lecture.
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Thursday, 26 April 2018 09:54
6th Greek Exports Forum
.The Greek Exports Forum, the conference which has become an institution in the exports sector, is organized for the sixth consecutive year by the Union of Diplomatic Officers for Economic & Commercial Affairs (ΕΝΔΥ ΟΕΥ) and Ethos Events, in collaboration with banks.com.gr and ΗRIMA magazine.
The 6th Greek Exports Forum will take place on Thursday 10 May 2018 at the Athenaeum InterContinental Hotel.
This year’s conference aims to provide Greek exporters, especially those who wish to venture outside Greece for the first time, with useful tools and information which will help them reinforce their exporting activities and encourage them to target the most promising international markets
Registration Deadline: 7/05/2018
Registration Deadline: 7/05/2018
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Thursday, 26 April 2018 09:37
Women Living With A Chronic Disease & The Economic Disadvantages
Dear Ladies living with chronic diseases every day,
I need your help with a huge favour. For the EuHIC Congress I have planned a unique and informative session titled: "Women living with a chronic disease and the economic disadvantages“
Living with a chronic disease is like having a second job and I am convinced we are all aware of that. There are lots of discussions and decisions to make. It is also important for us to live independently.But what is with us women living with a chronic disease?
I have spoken and chatted with women across Europe who live with chronic diseases. In my experience it is difficult for most of these women to live with the daily burden of their disease, to find a good job, have a good life and also be well insured
Living with a disease requires more money.
Alternative therapy options are not always reimbursed by health insurances, for example special foods, clothes and lots of other things are often more expensive than their “normal life” equivalents.With a lower budget, there is a higher risk of social isolation, depression or the disease progressing and symptoms increasing.
In order to show real results and create awareness I want to carry out this session and I need answers. Please take part in my survey and motivate other women to answer.
For changing the perspective and create a shift.
Thank you very much for your support and help.
Every voice is highly appreciated!
Birgit Bauer
I need your help with a huge favour. For the EuHIC Congress I have planned a unique and informative session titled: "Women living with a chronic disease and the economic disadvantages“
Living with a chronic disease is like having a second job and I am convinced we are all aware of that. There are lots of discussions and decisions to make. It is also important for us to live independently.But what is with us women living with a chronic disease?
I have spoken and chatted with women across Europe who live with chronic diseases. In my experience it is difficult for most of these women to live with the daily burden of their disease, to find a good job, have a good life and also be well insured
Living with a disease requires more money.
Alternative therapy options are not always reimbursed by health insurances, for example special foods, clothes and lots of other things are often more expensive than their “normal life” equivalents.With a lower budget, there is a higher risk of social isolation, depression or the disease progressing and symptoms increasing.
In order to show real results and create awareness I want to carry out this session and I need answers. Please take part in my survey and motivate other women to answer.
For changing the perspective and create a shift.
Thank you very much for your support and help.
Every voice is highly appreciated!
Birgit Bauer
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Thursday, 26 April 2018 07:00
New In Athens - NAMI Sushi Bar
Located in Glyfáda, NAMI Sushi is fairly new on the Athens scene, opening in April 2017, but there's already buzz surrounding this Japanese Sushi Bar. NAMI has gotten rave reviews about the amazing flavors they offer, the freshness of their sushi, and the spectacularly clean and friendly environment. While they are regularly open for dinner at 19:00, they also host events with live jazz and a lively atmosphere.
The menu is large with appetizers, salads, and many kinds of sushi, including Temaki, Hosomaki, Urumaki, Gunkan, Nigiri, etc. For non-sushi lovers, there's a choice of egg, buckwheat, or ramen noodles, as well as main dishes like Salmon teriyaki and shrimp and vegetable tempura. For the adult beverages, Nami has the basics covered with wines (white, red, and rose), a selection of spirits, and of course, Sake. Where they really stand out is with their collection of speciality cocktails with names like Jazzmine, a bombay gin infused green tea with jasmine flowers or the Hattori Hanzo, another bombay gin with fresh kumquat and quarto. So whether you like sushi or not, NAMI Sushi has something for everyone.
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Thursday, 26 April 2018 07:00
Amoeba Trio Performs At The Ancient Roman Agora Of Athens
During a live session near the ancient Roman Agora of Athens, the Amoeba Trio plays with famous Chinese musicians Chang Jing and Zhang Di. Watch now!
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Wednesday, 25 April 2018 10:06
Re-Cycle: New & Old Work By Mary Cox
The Space is pleased to present “Re-Cycle”, a two-part show by Mary Cox comprising a series of mixed media works and paintings on the theme of cycling as well as her new collage boxes.
The bicycle-themed work was inspired by her community involvement in the local bicycle advocacy group as well as her personal pleasure-riding around the southern coast of Attica. The theme of recycling figures in both the recycling of the older work and the collage boxes in the newer work, cut-up reproductions of other artists’ work from the pages of cast-off art magazines, adhered to boxes of various sizes.
Open for viewing all day Thursday, Friday and Saturday.The Space is pleased to present “Re-Cycle”, a two-part show by Mary Cox comprising a series of mixed media works and paintings on the theme of cycling as well as her new collage boxes. The bicycle-themed work was inspired by her community involvement in the local bicycle advocacy group as well as her personal pleasure-riding around the southern coast of Attica.
The theme of recycling figures in both the recycling of the older work and the collage boxes in the newer work, cut-up reproductions of other artists’ work from the pages of cast-off art magazines, adhered to boxes of various sizes. Open for viewing all day Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Mary Cox has been living in Greece since 1993 and has showed her work in Athens and abroad. She holds a Masters in Fine Arts from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and co-runs FokiaNou Art Space in Pagrati.
Opening: Thursday, 26 April, 2018, 19:00-23:00
Duration: 26-28 April, 2018 / Hours: 13:00-21:00
The bicycle-themed work was inspired by her community involvement in the local bicycle advocacy group as well as her personal pleasure-riding around the southern coast of Attica. The theme of recycling figures in both the recycling of the older work and the collage boxes in the newer work, cut-up reproductions of other artists’ work from the pages of cast-off art magazines, adhered to boxes of various sizes.
Open for viewing all day Thursday, Friday and Saturday.The Space is pleased to present “Re-Cycle”, a two-part show by Mary Cox comprising a series of mixed media works and paintings on the theme of cycling as well as her new collage boxes. The bicycle-themed work was inspired by her community involvement in the local bicycle advocacy group as well as her personal pleasure-riding around the southern coast of Attica.
The theme of recycling figures in both the recycling of the older work and the collage boxes in the newer work, cut-up reproductions of other artists’ work from the pages of cast-off art magazines, adhered to boxes of various sizes. Open for viewing all day Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Mary Cox has been living in Greece since 1993 and has showed her work in Athens and abroad. She holds a Masters in Fine Arts from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and co-runs FokiaNou Art Space in Pagrati.
Opening: Thursday, 26 April, 2018, 19:00-23:00
Duration: 26-28 April, 2018 / Hours: 13:00-21:00
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Tuesday, 24 April 2018 20:25
April 24 - The Season Of Travel
What a better place to enjoy summer than Greece? From beatiful destinations off the beaten track, to top holiday picks in the Aegean and Ionian sea. Discover each one of them in this week's newsletter!
Please click HERE to view this issue of our newsletter!
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Tuesday, 24 April 2018 20:17
April 17 - Athens Old & New
Athens is the perfect place when it comes to combining old and new. Learn all about a new exhibition displaying ancient artifacts inside the city's metro and a mindblowing 3D video on how the Parthenon was built!
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Tuesday, 24 April 2018 07:00
The Best Greek Islands For Family Holidays
Greece is an excellent family destination and has all kinds of activities for all ages! There's plenty of sandy beaches, water sports, island wildlife to explore, and and lots of history and culture. From the Telegraph, these are some of the best destinations in Greece for family holidays.
Rhodes
"If you’re after a bit of R&R, Rhodes’s east coast has a 30-mile stretch of well-maintained golden-sand beaches with warm, shallow water down its eastern coast. One of this coast’s big modern hotels, with their all-inclusive packages, should be just the ticket: everything is on your doorstep – kids’ clubs, water sports facilities, babysitting, wellness, restaurants and cafes, so you can switch off and truly relax."
Crete
"Europe’s oldest civilization built palaces decorated with magnificent frescos and enjoyed the curious sport of bull leaping on Crete from 3000BC to 1400BC. The Minoans’ capital, Knossos, was partially (and controversially) reconstructed by early archaeologists, making it unusually accessible to children."
Corfu
"Head to Corfu for a spot of swimming and sunbathing on one of its varied beaches: sandy Glyfada, on the wild west coast; nearby Paleokastritsa, with its sheltered pebble coves; or Sidari on the north coast, with its peculiar rock formations and warm shallow sea. There’s also Aqualand water park in the island’s lush green interior."
To read this article in full, please visit: The Telegraph
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Tuesday, 24 April 2018 07:00
Greek Museum Nominated For European Museum Of The Year Award
The Archaeological Museum of Thebes in Viotia, Greece has recently been nominated for the European Museum of the Year award for 2018. The museum is one of 40 other nominees.
The annual ceremony will take place this year on May 9th through 12th at the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw. The nominees this year will give an audiovisual presentation before the winner is announced. The presentation of the Thebes Museum will be supported by the "Society of the Friends of the Archaeological Museum of Thebes."
The European Museum of the Year Award was founded in 1977 under the auspices of the Council of Europe, in order to recognize excellence in the European museum sector. The judging process is rigorous and includes visits to up to 50 museums.
The award has had significant influence over the years, highlighting and awarding museums with innovative approaches and influence in the national and international museum field.
To read this article in full, please visit: Greek City Times
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