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Saturday, 29 July 2023 20:19
PRIMER 2023 - David Guetta, James Hype, Acraze & Mistajam
Primer Music Festival 2023 is set to rock Plateia Nerou with an electrifying lineup featuring global sensations David Guetta, James Hype, Acraze, and Mistajam. David Guetta, a two-time Grammy winner, four-time DJ Awards recipient, and holder of two MTV Europe Music Awards, will headline the event. With chart-toppers like "Titanium" and "Hey Mama," Guetta boasts over 10 million album sales, 65 million singles sold, and more than 10 billion streams.
James Hype, a trendsetting DJ, and producer known for his captivating melodies and live mixing skills will grace the stage. Emerging artist Acraze, with his bass-heavy sound, joins the lineup, along with the dynamic British DJ Mistajam. Primer Music Festival, known for uniting electronic music enthusiasts, promises an unforgettable experience.
Scheduled for Sunday, August 27th, this event will bring the world's best EDM artists to Greece, creating an epic finale to the summer season. Keep an eye on the festival's Social Media and website for more exciting announcements and lineup updates. Mark your calendars for an electrifying celebration of electronic dance music!
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Saturday, 29 July 2023 20:10
Peloponnese: Bourtzi Fortress in Nafplio to Reopen for Visitors
The Greek Culture Ministry announced this week that the Bourtzi Fortress in the coastal town of Nafplio in the Peloponnese, would reopen to visitors in August.
The ministry said the Venetian castle located in the harbor of Nafplio will open in the first week of August and admission will be free of charge through to August 17.
The announcement came after Culture Minister Lina Mendoni signed a memorandum of understanding with Panagiotis Balomenos, executive director and acting CEO of the Hellenic Public Properties Company SA (ETAD).
The Bourtzi Fortress, built on the islet of Agioi Theodori in 1471-1477 by the Italian engineer Antonio Gambelo, has in the past served as a prison, government headquarters, a hotel, a restaurant, even as the home of an executioner. Designated as a landmark in 1922, the Bourtzi was closed in 1995.
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Saturday, 22 July 2023 13:38
Greece to Launch Hourly Visitor Zones at the Acropolis
The Greek Culture Ministry is aiming to test run a special visitor zone plan aimed at easing visitor traffic to the Acropolis in Athens starting this fall.
According to a meeting between Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and tourism professionals, the plan is expected to go into effect in the next months, most likely on September 1, and after a pilot run be fully implemented in the spring of 2024.
In this direction, the ministry said that it was carrying out a study with the input of tourism professionals and guides.
The zoning plan aims to ease visitor traffic at the Acropolis which has reached 23,000 people a day. According to study findings and to expert recommendations, the goal is to keep visitor numbers at 21,000 a day in order to protect the UNESCO World Heritage site.
The pilot plan foresees the creation of four hourly visitor zones from 8am to noon allowing the admission to the Acropolis of 8,000 people. The report notes that approximately 50 percent of all visitors chose morning hours to visit the archeological site.
An addition, eight hourly zones will be created from noon to 8pm allowing the admission of 13,000 visitors. The zoning program also foresees special category visits.
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Saturday, 22 July 2023 13:27
Full Moon Tango At The Acropolis Museum
The Acropolis Museum will celebrate August Full Moon on Tuesday 1st August 2023 with the music and dance event "Tango Acropolis" in the Museum’s entrance courtyard at 9 p.m.
The evening will start with performances by world-renowned tango dancers and a live music presentation will follow by the Orchestra "Con Estilo Tango" with tributes to great musicians of the Golden Age, such as Astor Piazzola, Osvaldo Pugliese and Juan d’ Arienzo, among others. Professional and amateur tango dancers from the public will have the opportunity to dance and turn the Museum’s courtyard into a dance floor. Participation: Nikos Papadimitriou (piano), Lefteris Grivas (bandoneon), Lia Selalmazidi (violin). Entrance to this event will be free.
On this day, the Museum will remain open until 12 midnight with free entry from 8 p.m. onwards and visitors will be able to enjoy the galleries and the view of the Acropolis under the charming moonlight. The restaurant on the second floor will be open during the same hours (dinner reservations: +30 210 9000915).
The event "Tango Acropolis" is held under the aegis of the Embassy of Argentina.
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Wednesday, 19 July 2023 11:52
Greece Prepares for 2nd ‘Severe’ Heatwave this Week
Greek authorities have issued high alert warnings over an expected new heatwave set to start on Thursday, July 20, and send temperatures into the mid-40s degrees Celsius.
Greece’s National Meteorological Service (ΕΜΥ) has issued a red emergency bulletin of dangerous weather phenomena forecasting severe weather across the country to continue into the next week.
Under its red alert, EMY recommends taking preventive measures, being vigilant and acting in accordance with the advice of the competent authorities. “Get the weather forecasts and expect a significant impact on your daily activities,” it said.
Due to the extremely high temperatures expected to reach 45 degrees Celsius (113°F) in some parts of the Greece, disruptions to transport, business, and utilities possible. Among others, Greek authorities are examining changing visitor hours to main sites and landmarks, telework options, while the Municipality of Athens will continue to offer respite to visitors and residents in air-conditioned spaces operating from 8am to 8pm across the city.
Due to the extremely high temperatures expected to reach 45 degrees Celsius (113°F) in some parts of the Greece, disruptions to transport, business, and utilities possible. Among others, Greek authorities are examining changing visitor hours to main sites and landmarks, telework options, while the Municipality of Athens will continue to offer respite to visitors and residents in air-conditioned spaces operating from 8am to 8pm across the city.
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Sunday, 02 July 2023 20:36
All Athens Is A Stage
The city of Athens for 35 days will transform into one big stage to host theater and music events for all in a number of locations throughout the city.
Announced by the Municipality of Athens and its Cultural, Sports, and Youth Organization (OPANDA), the “All Athens is a Stage” 35-day festival will see the Greek capital host a series of admission free events including concerts, theatrical and musical performances, dance parties and music tributes.
Starting on Saturday, July 1, a total of 59 events are scheduled to take place across 30 Athenian neighborhoods, transforming parks, open-air theaters, squares, and courtyards into event venues.
This year, our great outdoor festival will be expanding across the city to offer Athenians and visitors summer nights full of quality entertainment,” said Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis.
“All Athens is a Stage” continues last year’s successful organization following an open invitation to artists to submit their proposals for the 2023 event.
Curated by OPANDA in the framework of Culture is Athens, the festival will take place in various locations including the Kolonos and Grava theaters, the “Mikis Theodorakis” and Longinou parks, and the Eleftherias (Koumoundourou), Agios Pavlos, Dexameni, Santarosa, Plyta, Mesologgios, Filopappou, Thymacchia, Nathaniel, Lambrini, Papadiamantis, Agios Georgios, Kalliga, Victoria, Penelope Delta, Laconia, and Agios Demetrios squares.
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Sunday, 02 July 2023 20:33
The Stones Speak: A Mesmerizing Performance at Hadrian's Library
The archaeological site of Hadrian’s Library in the center of Athens will host a set of free performances as part of the 4th “The Stones Speak” cultural program.
Launched in 2017 by the Athens-Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association, the program aims to introduce the works of great writers from Greek antiquity to both residents and visitors of the Greek capital through theatrical performances.
The “The Stones Speak” performances at Hadrian’s Library will take place on July 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9 between 11:00 and 13:00 and will run in Modern Greek, French and English.
Created by Greek director Efi Theodorou, composer Nikos Platanos and the Delos Drama School student actors, the performances will take spectators on a philosophical journey on love, life and democracy through texts ranging from Homer’s Odyssey to Sophocle’s Antigone among others.
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Sunday, 02 July 2023 20:24
Greek Maritime Plays Golf This September At Costa Navarino
The best golf event in Greece and Cyprus, the Greek Maritime Golf Event, returns for its 9th year on September 7-10, 2023, at Costa Navarino, Messinia, with a full schedule for golf and maritime enthusiasts.
The Competition
On Friday, September 8, participants will register at 08:30 am at The Bay Course Club House to participate in the shotgun scramble, which will take place at 10:00 am at The Bay Course. The teams will enjoy their game with the imposing view of the Ionian Sea, the historic Bay of Navarino, and the picturesque port of Pylos.
On Saturday, September 9, the golf takes action at The Dunes Course in a unique landscape full of centuries-old olive trees. The shotgun scramble starts at 10:00 am with teams vying for the top three positions in the overall standings. At the same time, there will also be special awards for the individual players who will achieve the best scores in the Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin categories.
Side Actions
As every year, the Greek Maritime Golf Event has considered those who do not participate in the tournament. More specifically, non-golfers will have the opportunity to get closer to their favorite sport and learn the basic principles of the Olympic Sport alongside professionals at the Golf Clinic that will take place on Saturday, September 9, at 12:00 pm at The Dunes Course.
The surprises do not stop here for the participants, as on Friday, September 8, the tournament will welcome the participants at the Welcome Cocktail by Marine Tours, while the Prize Giving Cocktail will be held on Saturday, September 9. The Greek Maritime Golf Event will be concluded with every formality at the Prize Giving Ceremony, which will take place on Saturday at 08:00 pm. for the announcement and crowning of this year’s champions.
In the context of this year’s event, the recognized Greek PGA golfer and organizer of the Greek Maritime Golf Event, Mr. Thanos Karantzias, stated: “The best golf tournament in Greece and Cyprus, as recently awarded, returns on September 7-10. We are gearing up for another year of the great celebration of golf and maritime. We are delighted to see such a great response and participation from the maritime companies that have embraced and supported the tournament for nine years. We have prepared several surprises for this year’s event for them, and the participants should expect rich gifts. We expect everyone at the two signature courses of Costa Navarino”.
Watch here the highlights video of last year’s event: https://youtu.be/0Ky68VJI7rQ
IRI/The Marshall Islands Registry is the event’s Platinum Sponsor.
Mainline Shipping Company is the event’s Gold Sponsor.
Aegean Baltic Bank, Arrow Hellas, DNV, Marine Tours and Swift Marine are the event’s Silver Sponsors.
Miele is the Official Sponsor.
Standard Club, Poseidonia Restaurant and Grey Goose are the Official Supporters.
Under Armour is the Official Clothing Partner.
Messinian Spa is the event’s Official Beauty Partner.
Minoa Water is the event’s Official Water.
Karalis Beach Hotel, Miran, Athi Rodi and Daily Deli are the event’s Partners.
Costa Navarino, The Margi, Tsikeli Boutique Hotel Meteora, Arifakis Menswear, Iliada Sunset Suites, Namaste Boutique Apartments and Marmari Bay Hotel are the Auction Partners.
Boo Productions is the Audio Visual Partner.
Greek Maritime Golf Event is organized by Birdie Events, through an initiative of the recognized Greek PGA golfer, Mr. Thanos Karantzias. The Sports Marketing Agency of the Year of ActiveMedia Group has undertaken the event’s Golf Production.
The golf tournament is exclusively addressed to distinguished executives of the maritime industry.
Hashtags: #greekmaritimegolfevent #costavarino
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Sunday, 02 July 2023 20:16
Navarino Challenge Returns To Costa Navarino This October
15 Awards at the Sports Marketing Awards 2023 & 3 Awards at the Tourism Awards 2023.
Navarino Challenge, the best sports tourism event in Greece as it has been distinguished within the past years, returns for its 11th year on October 13-15, at Costa Navarino and Pylos.
The message of the event is “Sports Unites People” and following the purpose of the Olympic Movement, Navarino Challenge will gather for another year people of all ages and abilities, amateurs and professional participants from Greece and abroad, in a rich schedule full of sports activities for all by hosting its guests at the hotels: W Costa Navarino, The Westin Resort Costa Navarino and The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort.
Together with the Greek-American ultramarathoning legend and current ambassador of Greek Tourism, Constantine “Dean” Karnazes, along with dozens of Olympians and Paralympians, this year’s event will promote the value of participation and not victory or competition, with more than 40 activities and Olympic sports. With the message #eatwell #runwell #livewell and its recognition as the best wellness program in Europe, the event will endorse exercise and proper nutrition while promoting the benefits of the Messinian diet.
It is worth to be noted that in 2022, Navarino Challenge had more than 3,000 participations of all ages and abilities, as well as more than 20 athletes with disabilities. Watch last year’s highlights video and get ready for this year’s action: https://youtu.be/x2aVusvzL34
64 awards in 10 years for the top sports tourism event
Navarino Challenge reached at the top of the Sports Marketing Awards 2023, winning 15 awards for the 2022 anniversary event. More specifically, the event received 3 Platinum and 11 Gold awards, such as:
- The best branding strategy, as it had the highest score in the whole section and received the Platinum distinction
- The best native advertising campaign that led to another Platinum award
- The best sponsorship of the entire awards institution for the collaboration with Stoiximan, which received the highest distinction and the 3rd Platinum award.
- The best sports/cultural tourism event
- The best sales strategy
- The best event in team sports
- The best Multi-Sport Event
- The best health and wellness event
- The best event for children
- The best summer sports event
- The best sponsorship platform for the collaboration with Miele Hellas
It also received 1 Silver Award in the category “Most Innovative Use of Content Creators & Influencers for a Sports-Related Activity”.
Navarino Challenge remained at the top of Tourism Awards 2023. In the respective awards of 2023, for the ten-year anniversary of the event, it received 2 Gold Awards in the categories “Sports Tourism” and “Health & Wellness Tourism” and 1 Platinum Award in the category “Integrated Communications Campaign,” collecting the highest score in the highly competitive field of tourism, section “Branding / Media/ Public Relations’’.
Grand Sponsor: That Gorilla Brand’s Adventures For A Cause – Fundraising Initiative #2
That Gorilla Brand, the world’s biggest lifestyle brand dedicated to the protection of the mountain gorilla, a dynamic, premium lifestyle brand driven by contemporary aspects of fashion and films, as well as a genuine, adventurous spirit, will make its dynamic debut in this year’s Navarino Challenge. Through its initiatives this year, That Gorilla Brand will help raise money to improve sanitation facilities in Uganda. Out of the total 16 schools located around the edges of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BNIP), which is home to mountain gorilla habitats, only three meet the hygiene standards for children and teachers, and all the remaining 13 schools require significant financial and humanitarian assistance to meet basic standards of health sanitation and provide clean and safe bathroom facilities. Watch the related video of That Gorilla Brand here.
That Gorilla Brand is the event’s Grand Sponsor.
Miele is the Official Sponsor.
Luanvi is the Official Sports Supplier.
SIXT, member of the MOTODYNAMICS Group, is the Premium Mobility Partner.
Costa Navarino and the hotels W Costa Navarino, The Westin Resort Costa Navarino and The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort, are the Official Hospitality Sponsors.
Poseidonia Restaurant and Karalis Beach Hotel are the Official Supporters.
Messinian Spa is the Official Beauty Partner.
SKAI is the Premium TV Partner.
Deree - The American College of Greece is the Educational Partner.
FitnessArt, F45 Barrio Salamanca, Moraitis Watersports, Mouratoglou Tennis Center – Costa Navarino, Navarino Golf Academy, Navarino Outdoors, Pilates by Mandy, Red Swim Academy, Swim O’ Clock, Triantafyllidis Beach Arena, Vizantinos target sport club are the event’s Athletic Partners.
Navarino Challenge is Assisted by Vita N Travel, Karalis City Hotel & Spa and Pylos Association of Enterprises for Tourism Development.
The event is organized by ActiveMedia Group which is also responsible for the event’s Sports Production.
More information on this year’s activities, the opening of running registrations, and special accommodation packages will be announced in the coming weeks.
Photo Credit: Elias Lefas
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Tuesday, 20 June 2023 09:59
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Serving the international community of Greece and Athens since 2007, XpatAthens is an authority online and a highly regarded brand offline. The international community of Greece is growing and this exceptional platform is more ready than ever to spread its wings and soar!
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