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Sunday, 15 October 2023 16:21
Bryan Adams Live In Athens
Bryan Adams, the iconic Canadian rock star, is set to kick off his European tour in Greece, with the first stop in Athens on December 5th at the OAKA BASKETBALL ARENA.
Known for his electrifying performances and dynamic stage presence, Adams has been captivating audiences for over 40 years.
With 17 studio albums and four new releases in 2022, including "So Happy It Hurts" and "Pretty Woman – The Musical," he continues to push musical boundaries. Beyond his music career, Adams is a committed activist, advocating for human rights, animal rights, and various social causes. Don't miss this unforgettable rock experience when he returns to Greece in December 2023.
Known for his electrifying performances and dynamic stage presence, Adams has been captivating audiences for over 40 years.
With 17 studio albums and four new releases in 2022, including "So Happy It Hurts" and "Pretty Woman – The Musical," he continues to push musical boundaries. Beyond his music career, Adams is a committed activist, advocating for human rights, animal rights, and various social causes. Don't miss this unforgettable rock experience when he returns to Greece in December 2023.
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Sunday, 15 October 2023 16:08
More than 40 activities in the schedule of Navarino Challenge 2023 at Costa Navarino & Pylos
Olympian Emmanouil Karalis will be honored in this year’s event!
Navarino Challenge presents this year’s schedule of activities as the event will be held for the 11th year, on October 13-15, 2023, at Costa Navarino and Pylos. More than 40 sporting activities and 20 Olympic sports are expected to take place at the W Costa Navarino and The Westin Resort Costa Navarino hotels, and Pylos.
Official Luanvi technical t-shirt inspired by the history of Messinia
The top clothing company Luanvi, which plays a leading role in the field of running events and participates in major Marathons such as the one in Valencia, as the Official Sports Supplier of Navarino Challenge, will offer for one more year the event’s official technical t-shirt which will bear the Spiral pattern. The Spiral, which combines the shape of a circle and its dynamic movement, symbolizes time. As part of the smooth endless line, it also symbolizes growth, continuity, the rhythm of breath, and life itself and adorns several of the elements one can encounter when visiting the Palace of Nestor, located in the province of Pylia. All participants will receive a bag, a Luanvi technical t-shirt, a Messinian Spa product, and rich gifts from the sponsors.
The event honors the top pole vaulter Emmanouil Karalis
The best Greek pole vaulter, 4th Olympian in Tokyo in 2021, with three silver medals in European athletics championships and one bronze medal in world championships, the only Greek athlete in athletics with world records in 2 age categories, U18 and U20, Emmanouil Karalis, will be present at this year’s Navarino Challenge. The great athlete and ambassador of SIXT, a member of the MOTODYNAMICS group, will be present at Navarino Challenge for the first time and will be honored by the event for his overall contribution to sports.
Sports Unites People! Watch here the event’s relevant video.
With the central message “Sports Unites People”, this year's schedule includes activities for everyone such as: football clinics powered by Hellmann’s with the European champion Giorgos Karagounis (for registration click here), basketball clinics powered by Knorr with the Olympic champion Evina Maltsi and the EuroLeague legend Joe Arlauckas, taekwondo powered by The Vegetarian Butcher with the Olympian Michalis Mouroutsos, beachathlon powered by That Gorilla Brand with the Olympian and European champion Periklis Iakovakis, pickleball induction & game play and King of the Court beach volley tournaments powered by Bacardi with Michalis Triantafyllidis, 4on4 basketball tournament powered by Trace ‘n Chase, wheelchair basketball demonstration powered by Trace 'n Chase with the champion Georgia Kaltsi and the Paralympian Makis Kalaras, Knock out Challenge powered by Trace ‘n Chase, tennis demonstration powered by Miele with the Greek champion in wheelchair tennis and member of the Greek National team Giorgos Lazaridis, Masterclasses by Miele’s Chef Ambassador Panos Ioannidis, Sweet treats and Pasta day by Miele’s Chef Alexandros Synkiridis, Men's & Women’s Round Robbin Tournaments with UTS format powered by Miele, climbing powered by That Gorilla Brand, golf clinics powered by Miele, flamingo e-bike ride powered by Europa, Voidokilia bike ride powered by Europa, tennis induction powered by Miele (ages 6 to 9 and 10 to 13 years old), high intensity training for all ages, crossfit, baby swimming up to 3 years powered by Vlaha, sunset beach pilates lessons powered by Europa, spinning challenge for all ages powered by Vikos, padel tournament powered by Miele, sunset beach yoga powered by Messinian Spa, water sports (kitesurfing, windsurfing, windsurfing foiling, wing foiling, SUP, tandem SUP, kayaking in Sphacteria, wakeboarding, waterskiing, wakesurfing), aqua aerobic, cleaning of Gialova beach powered by MOTODYNAMICS Cleaning Team in collaboration with Moraitis Watersports.
Check here the event’s full schedule.
Sustainability Principles with Phee
The event applies sustainable practices again this year, contributing to the protection of the environment. In particular, Navarino Challenge collaborates for another year with PHEE, a start-up company that has developed an innovative technology for the reuse of a range of vegetable waste, for the manufacture of bio composite panels, with commercial applications in architecture, furniture, and also in utilitarian objects. This year Navarino Challenge innovates again, as it will be the first event in the world to give participants a medal made from recycled Poseidonia leaves, while the prizes given at the honorary awards will be made from PHEE’s new material, based on espresso coffee waste. PHEE contributes to reducing the environmental footprint of Navarino Challenge 2023 through the substitution of conventional virgin plastics while raising awareness among participants of the principles of the circular economy.
Activities in Pylos
The activities schedule in Pylos includes primary care diagnostic tests under the auspices of the Medical Association of Messinia powered by Novo Nordisk, near Poseidonia Restaurant, on Friday, October 13 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., 2 km walking powered by Novo Nordisk in Pylos from the residence of the Olympian Kostis Tsiklitiras to Niokastro on Friday, October 13 from 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and an information and awareness seminar for the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases powered by Novo Nordisk at Karalis City Hotel & Spa, in Pylos on Saturday, October 14 at 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
At the same time, the organization Free Movement Skateboarding, which is a recognized civil non-profit company, continues through the sport of skateboarding to support and promote the well-being, empowerment, and social cohesion of young people. In collaboration with the local businesses of Pylos, they will organize a skateboarding activity powered by Poseidonia Restaurant & Karalis Hotels, at the pier of the port of Pylos, in the Municipality of Pylos-Nestor. The public will be able to join in, on both Saturday, October 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., as well as on Sunday, October 15 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., while children will learn the great lesson of “getting up when you fall down”.
Register now at the running activities
Run for the first time in the Navarino Challenge Marathon by That Gorilla Brand with the ultramarathon runner Constantine “Dean” Karnazes, the Navarino Challenge Half Marathon by That Gorilla Brand, the 10km route powered by SIXT, member of the MOTODYNAMICS Group or the 5km route powered by Miele. Moreover, a 1km running route, for young people 10-14 years old powered by Europa and a 1km running route for children up to 9 years old powered by Vikos will also be held. Register through the special form available at the following link. The children’s race is held with free participation. All running races are co-organized with Messiniakos Gymnastic Club and EAS SEGAS Peloponnese Region.
We run for a good cause
All the proceeds from the Marathon race, as well as 50% of the proceeds from all the other running routes, will be donated through the initiative “That Gorilla Brand's Adventures For A Cause”, by the Grand Sponsor That Gorilla Brand, the world's biggest lifestyle brand dedicated to the protection of mountain gorillas, to improve sanitation facilities in Uganda.
Book your accommodation package now
Enjoy a weekend full of outdoor wellness activities for people of all ages. Book now the event’s accommodation package with breakfast and live this year’s unique sports experience. For more information on accommodation packages at the full of energy W Costa Navarino and luxury The Westin Resort Costa Navarino, you may send your email to the booking(at)navarinochallenge.com or call Vita N Travel at +30 210 3249070. Check the accommodation packages here.
Check here for the available offers from the event’s Discount Partners which are valid for participants during Navarino Challenge.
That Gorilla Brand is the event’s Grand Sponsor.
Miele and Europa are the Official Sponsors.
Novo Nordisk is the Strategic Healthcare Sponsor.
Knorr, Hellmann’s, The Vegetarian Butcher are the Official Supporters.
Vikos Natural Mineral Water is the Official Water.
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.
DHL is the Logistics Partner.
Athens Medical Group is the Medical Partner.
Trace ‘n Chase is the Sports Memorabilia Partner.
Kois Optics are the event’s Official Optics Partner.
Messinian Spa is the Official Beauty Partner.
SKAI is the Premium TV Partner.
Liquid Media is the Premium Media Partner.
The Sports Footprint is the Sustainability Partner.
The University of Piraeus is the Educational Partner.
Vlaha, Poseidonia Restaurant, Karalis Beach Hotel, Municipality of Pylos-Nestor, Phee, Karalis City Hotel & Spa, Zoe Seaside Resort, Spalding, Fysiotek, Bombay Sapphire, Trata, and Pilia Express are the event’s Partners.
Angelic Yoga Arts, FitnessArt, Moraitis Watersports, Mouratoglou Tennis Center Costa Navarino, Navarino Golf Academy, Navarino Outdoors, Pilates by Mandy, Red Swim Academy, Swim O’ Clock, Triantafyllidis Beach Arena are the event’s Athletic Partners.
Navarino Challenge is Assisted by Vita N Travel, Pylos Association of Enterprises for Tourism Development, and Rania's Flower.
The organization supports this year the following CSR Partners: The Other Human, Alma Zois in Patras, the Shelter for Unaccompanied Minors in Oreokastro “ARSIS”, Doctors Without Borders, Dogs’ Voice, Humanity Greece, Karkinaki, the Association of Cancer Patients, Volunteers, Friends, Doctors “K.E.F.I.” of Athens, the Association of Parents of Children with Neoplastic Diseases of Northern Greece “LAMPSI”, the Association of Single Parent Families “STIRIZO”, the Parents Association of Children with Cancer “Floga”. This year's Silent Auctions will start in the next few days here.
Anazoe Spa, Apoella, Asoma, Attica Selections, Away Spa, Biblioteca, Bio & Pharma, Moraitis Watersports, Mouratoglou Tennis Center Costa Navarino, Nargile, Navarino Outdoors, Panellinios Agora Games, Tsamis Eyewear Boutique are the Discount Partners.
Navarino Challenge is held Under the Auspices of the Greek Ministry of Tourism and the Greek National Tourism Organization.
The event has joined the Greek actions of the #BeactiveHellas 2023 program of the European Commission and is held under the auspices of the General Secretariat of Sports.
The event is organized by ActiveMedia Group, which is also responsible for the event’s Sports Production.
#navarinochallenge #costanavarino #sportsunitespeople #eatwell #runwell #livewell
Photo credit: Elias Lefas
Photo credit: Elias Lefas
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Saturday, 23 September 2023 16:33
Ntrismpioti and Mouroutsos in this year’s Navarino Challenge celebration
The schedule is enriched with 2 masterclasses of the famous chef Panos Ioannidis.
The most prestigious and prominent multi-sport event in Europe, Navarino Challenge, which will take place on October 13-15, 2023, at Costa Navarino and Pylos, continues to enrich its activities. More than 40 sports activities and many surprises await this year’s participants at the W Costa Navarino and The Westin Resort Costa Navarino.
The event honors the top race-walking athlete, Antigoni Ntrismpioti
The best Greek racewalker of all time, two-time European gold medalist, bronze medalist in world athletics championships, and Olympian Antigoni Ntrismpioti, will be present at this year’s Navarino Challenge event. The great athlete and ambassador of SIXT, a member of the MOTODYNAMICS Group, who is a role model for everyone and proves every year that age is just a number, will be next to young athletes and amateurs and will be honored by the event for her overall contribution to sports.
Miele Masterclasses with Panos Ioannidis
The surprises of Navarino Challenge do not stop here. Miele, the event’s Official Sponsor, innovates and presents for the first time in the event, which stands for exercise and proper nutrition, the magical world of gastronomy, with 2 masterclasses that will bear the signature of the great Greek chef Panos Ioannidis. With the message “eat well, run well, live well”, participants will have the opportunity to meet him at the Miele Open House and learn the “little secrets” behind his magical recipes.
More than 17 children’s activities
With the message “sport unites people”, Navarino Challenge presents more than 17 sports activities bringing young people and amateurs closer to healthy sports again, alongside Olympians and world-class names. The event follows the purpose of the Olympic Movement, which is to contribute to building a peaceful and better world, without discrimination through sport and promotes the benefits of information and exercise. At the same time, it encourages young people, through the Active Kids program, to play and do sports, enriching its program with more children’s activities.
Taekwondo lessons with the Olympic gold medalist Michalis Mouroutsos
As part of this year’s Navarino Challenge, the event brings the top taekwondo athlete, the Olympic gold medalist Michalis Mouroutsos. The European champion will implement a taekwondo workshop in memory of the two-time Olympic silver medalist Alexandros Nikolaidis, with the participation of children from the region of Messinia, who will learn alongside him the discipline and concentration that this great Olympic sport requires.
This year's schedule includes also activities for children such as: football clinics powered by Hellmann’s with European champion Giorgos Karagounis (for registration click here), basketball clinic powered by Hellmann’s with the Olympian Evina Maltsi and EuroLeague legend Joe Arlauckas, beachathlon powered by That Gorilla Brand with Olympian and European champion Periklis Iakovakis, climbing powered by That Gorilla Brand, golf clinic powered by Miele, e-bike tour to Gialova lagoon to watch the flamingos, bike ride to Voidokilia, tennis induction powered by Miele (ages 6 to 9 years and 10 to 13), baby swimming up to 3 years old, pilates lessons, spinning challenge for all ages powered by Vikos, pickleball, padel tournament powered by Miele, yoga powered by Messinian Spa and of course a 1km running route, for young people 10-14 years old powered by Europa and a 1km running route for children up to 9 years old powered by Vikos.
In the activity of the 1km powered by Europa, the event will bring with the assistance of Europa, children from all over Messinia, who will have the opportunity to meet the Greek and world champions, to run with them but above all, their role-models will introduce them to the secrets of their favorite activities.
But the actions do not stop here as the children will also be introduced to the principles of sustainability. The individual bottles of the athletes will be offered by Europa in a recyclable bag, applying a zero-waste policy. The company’s goal is to guide people to make lifestyle changes that imitate sustainable natural cycles.
Watch here a video with some of this year’s children’s activities.
Seminar & 2km walking powered by Novo Nordisk
As part of this year’s event, the global pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, as a Strategic Healthcare Sponsor, will organize a seminar to inform and raise public awareness about the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. The keynote speaker will be the Doctor of Oxford University Dr. Konstantinos Manolopoulos.
Moreover, Novo Nordisk will give the opportunity to Navarino Challenge participants to take part in a 2km walk, which will take place in the Municipality of Pylos-Nestor and the beautiful Messinia, overlooking the Navarino Bay, starting from the residence of the Olympian Kostis Tsiklitiras in Pylos and finishing at the imposing castle - fortress Niokastro.
Vikos S.A. which is consistently close to sports events that promote fair play and the value of healthy competition, will stand alongside the athletes as an official hydration sponsor with Vikos natural mineral water and natural mineral soft drinks. The company has prioritized offering to society with an integrated multidimensional and extensive program of actions, under the title “V-oikos of our life” (“V-oikos tis zois mas”).
Register now at the running activities
Run for the first time in the Navarino Challenge Marathon by That Gorilla Brand with the ultramarathon runner Constantine “Dean” Karnazes, the Navarino Challenge Half Marathon by That Gorilla Brand, the 10km route, or the 5km route powered by Miele. Register through the special form available at the following link. The children’s race is held with free participation. All running races are co-organized with Messiniakos Gymnastic Club and EAS SEGAS Peloponnese Region.
Click here to find more information about the running routes.
We run for a good cause
All the proceeds from the Marathon race, as well as 50% of the proceeds from all the other running routes, will be donated through the initiative “That Gorilla Brand's Adventures For A Cause”, by the Grand Sponsor That Gorilla Brand, the world's biggest lifestyle brand dedicated to the protection of mountain gorillas, to improve sanitation facilities in Uganda.
Book your accommodation package now
Enjoy a weekend full of outdoor wellness activities for people of all ages. Book now the event’s accommodation package with breakfast and live this year’s unique sports experience. For more information on accommodation packages at the full of energy W Costa Navarino and luxury The Westin Resort Costa Navarino, you may send your email to the booking(at)navarinochallenge.com or call Vita N Travel at +30 210 3249070. Check the accommodation packages here.
That Gorilla Brand is the event’s Grand Sponsor.
Miele and Europa are the Official Sponsors.
Novo Nordisk is the Strategic Healthcare Sponsor.
Knorr, Hellmann’s, The Vegetarian Butcher are the Official Supporters.
Vikos Natural Mineral Water is the Official Water.
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.
DHL is the Logistics Partner.
Athens Medical Group is the Medical Partner.
Trace ‘n Chase is the Sports Memorabilia Partner.
Kois Optics are the event’s Official Optics Partner.
Messinian Spa is the Official Beauty Partner.
SKAI is the Premium TV Partner.
Liquid Media is the Premium Media Partner.
Vlaha, Poseidonia Restaurant, Karalis Beach Hotel, Municipality of Pylos-Nestor, Phee, Karalis City Hotel & Spa, Zoe Seaside Resort, Fysiotek, Bombay Sapphire, Trata, and Pilia Express are the event’s Partners.
Angelic Yoga Arts, 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 are the event’s Athletic Partners.
Navarino Challenge is Assisted by Vita N Travel, Pylos Association of Enterprises for Tourism Development, and Rania's Flower.
Anazoe Spa, Away Spa, Moraitis Watersports, Mouratoglou Tennis Center Costa Navarino, Navarino Outdoors, Panellinios Agora Games are the Discount Partners.
Navarino Challenge is held Under the Auspices of the Greek Ministry of Tourism and the Greek National Tourism Organization.
The event has joined the Greek actions of the #BeactiveHellas 2023 program of the European Commission and is held under the auspices of the General Secretariat of Sports.
The event is organized by ActiveMedia Group, which is also responsible for the event’s Sports Production.
More information on this year’s additional activities will be announced in the coming weeks.
#navarinochallenge #costanavarino #sportsunitespeople #eatwell #runwell #livewell
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Saturday, 23 September 2023 16:13
Athens English Comedy Club - 4th Anniversary!
Founded in 2019, the Athens English Comedy Club is the first, and only, purely English comedy club in Greece - bringing you local and international comedians, right in the heart of Athens - and it just turned FOUR!
In the last 4 years, we have hosted lineup shows, open mic shows, online competitions, and comedy workshops, with *109* local and international comedians from *24 countries* and we are ecstatic to be celebrating that.
With:
* Xrysa Katsarini
* Athina Kefalopoulos
* Kinthia
* Odysseas Deniz Ürem
* Stamatis Athanasakis
* Lina Thomopoulou
* and Joel Bryant headlining, all the way from Los Angeles!
There may or may not be cake.
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A few words about the headliner, Joel Bryant:
Joel Bryant is a Los Angeles-based comedian who first stepped onstage at 17 years old in his hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico and has been a comedy vagabond ever since, touring around the country and throughout Europe (headlining such places as Paris, Barcelona, Vienna, Lisbon, Budapest and Berlin).
He’s shared the stage with such names as Bill Burr, Jim Jeffries, Leslie Jones, Anthony Jeselnik, Iliza Schlesinger and many more. He's also a recognizable actor from many TV, film and commercial spots ("Monk", "The Heartbreak Kid", “LA Macabre", “Criminal Minds” among others).
He’s emceed for the NFL for the last 7 Super Bowls, hosts a huge variety of charity and corporate events, while you will always find him, luggage nearby, making people laugh from the darkest wine cellars of Paris to the swankiest corporate events in Singapore to the diviest bars in Berlin to the classic clubs like The Comedy Store, The Improv, The Laugh Factory, The StandNY and New York's Gotham.
Joel's translatable style, audience interaction and off-the-cuff energy make him a go-to on stages from big theaters to churches and backyards. You never know where he’s going next…and he rarely does either!
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Date: Sunday, September 24th
Time: 21:00 (Doors open 20:40)
Tickets:
€12 early-bird (til September 10th)
€15 general admission
€20 at the door
We also offer 3 free tickets per show to persons with disabilities or unemployed persons (email/phone reservation required).
Duration: 1h30 + interval
Recommended for ages 16+
Address: ELIART Theater - Konstantinoupoleos 127 (closest to Kerameikos and Metaxourgeio metro stations).
The theatre is wheelchair accessible.
Info: 6987994689 // athensenglishcomedyclub@gmail.com
Join us as we celebrate the beginning of our 5th trip around the sun!
* * * Please note that part of this Athens English Comedy Club show may be photographed and/or filmed. By purchasing a ticket, the audience consents to the above and accepts that any video footage or photos taken of the audience may be used by the production for commercial use. * * *
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Sunday, 17 September 2023 20:49
Acropolis Among Top 10 Most Beautiful World Heritage Sites
Acropolis in Athens, ranks as one of the world’s most beautiful cultural world heritage sites, according to a recent research published by Betway, an online gaming company.
To compile the list experts at Betway used a seedlist of the most popular world heritage sites while sites of more than one location and specific areas of cities were removed from the ranking in order to create a fair analysis. The 109 locations used in the analysis where then categorized as either city, natural or cultural sites.
According to the research, Acropolis ranked as the 7th most stunning cultural heritage site in the world with over 1.5 million Instagram hashtags dedicated to the monument.
The Taj Mahal in India topped the list with almost 2.4 million hashtags. Built in the 17th century, the iconic mausoleum is a popular location among travelers to Asia.
The Versailles in France followed Taj Mahal on the list, while the top 5 was rounded up with the Statue of Liberty (US), Machu Picchu (Peru) and Petra (Jordan).
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Sunday, 17 September 2023 20:45
Athens Mayor Presents New Lykavittos Theater in Timelapse Video
The new municipal Lykavittos theater, set to reopen after 15 years, was recently presented by Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis through a timelapse video.
According to the mayor, the new theater has been completely renovated and upgraded to meet European standards.
The theater’s iconic skeleton form has been reinforced and renovated to preserve its original appearance, while the 3,850 plastic seats have been replaced with wooden benches that seat 3,950 people. The theater will now be able to host events with 6,000 spectators (seatAed and standing).
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Sunday, 17 September 2023 20:37
The Golf and Maritime Industries Shined During The 9th Year Of The Top Greek Maritime Golf Event
The event supported the Parents Association of Children with Cancer “Floga”
The top golf and maritime institution, the Greek Maritime Golf Event, which has emerged in recent years as the best golf event in Greece and Cyprus, returned on September 7-10, 2023, at Costa Navarino, Messinia bringing together once again top executives of the global and Greek maritime industry.
Two days full of golf
For the 9th year, the Greek Maritime Golf Event offered unique moments and experiences at the two signature 18-hole courses The Dunes Course and The Bay Course, in an idyllic landscape full of centuries-old olive trees with a stunning view of the Ionian Sea, the historic bay of Navarino and the picturesque port of Pylos.
With amazing weather, on Friday, September 8, participants took part in a shotgun scramble at The Bay Course, while on Saturday, September 9, the golfing action moved to The Dunes Course for another shotgun scramble.
In addition, the event took care of non-golfers who had the opportunity to attend the Golf Clinic and learn the basics of the Olympic sport at The Dunes Course.
All together for a good cause
The Greek Maritime Golf Event is a tournament with great social work every year. This year, the top golf event supported Parents Association of Children with Cancer “Floga”. More specifically, during this year’s award ceremony to the winners, on Saturday, September 9, attendees had the opportunity to directly contribute the amount they wished by taking part in raffles for significant lottery prizes. The total amount collected was given to Floga, which stands by children suffering from cancer and their families, fights for better medical, mental, and social care for them, shares their fears and concerns, supports their struggle in any way possible, and vindicates substantial presence in issues relevant to the medical, mental, and social care of these children. The Auction Partners who contributed with rich gifts to the implementation of the lottery were Miele, Costa Navarino, The Margi, Tsikeli Boutique Hotel Meteora, Iliada Sunset Suites, Namaste Boutique Apartments, Marmari Bay Hotel, Semeli Estate, Ogarden Suites, Grand Meteora Hotel, Platanos Steakhouse.
Side activities
On Friday, September 8, the event greeted its participants at the Welcome Cocktail by Marine Tours, under lounge saxophone music. The people were welcomed by Mr. Konstantinos Oikonomou, CEO of Marine Tours Group, the leading travel organization in Southeastern Europe, with a long tradition of covering the professional travel needs of the maritime community (Marine & Offshore Travel). Marine Tours company traditionally supports the event and embraces its actions every year, as well as its charitable purpose.
During this event, guests had the opportunity to enjoy the unique cocktails of Grey Goose and the wide selection of wines, from the whole variety of Oreinos Helios, of the top Greek winery from Nemea Semeli Estate, by chilled in the wine cooler of Miele, which keeps the wines at the ideal temperature.
A Unique Golf Experience
The Greek Maritime Golf Event’s production team made sure to provide a rich golfing experience throughout the tournament. The specially trained team of Miele Hellas was present at the golf courses offering freshly ground coffee, from beans of its own production and coffee machines with the ability to identify the user, for the best result, as well as tasty creations such as pizzas, German-style toast with syglino from Mani and sfela from Messinia, cheese pies and chicken pies with handmade phyllo, with the signature of Miele’s Chef. At the same time, all participants began their day with a breakfast starting kit containing nuts, dried fruits, breadsticks, and pasteli from Miele as well as unique sugar-free cereal bars from Daily Deli. At the food and beverage stations, all players enjoyed the authentic Greek cuisine with unique Greek souvlaki and fresh fruits from Messinia from Poseidonia Restaurant, exquisite products such as turkey, and authentic pastourma from Miran, they were hydrated with Minoa Water, the first Greek bottled water in environmentally friendly recyclable paper packaging, they drank ready-made refreshing Bombay Sapphire Gin & Tonic cocktails and the unique Messinian beer NEMA Beer, and tasted the Messinian juice made from natural ingredients Athi Rodi. The golfers used Messinian Spa sunscreens rich in natural ingredients, based on Kalamata olive oil, for their protection from the sun and had the opportunity to try the excellent selection of Habanos cigars at the cigar station that had been set up. Finally, Miele sponsored the event’s Hole-In-One award with a gift of great value.
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: “It is my great pleasure and honor to see the maritime community growing every year, always standing by us all these nine years and continue to support our actions and work. It gives us the strength to continue and leads this top institution even higher. The players showed their enthusiasm through golf for another year, lived unique moments at the Costa Navarino signature golf courses, and practically contributed to the important social work carried out by ‘Floga’. I would like to sincerely thank all the sponsors and partners who helped make this tournament possible. We are renewing our appointment for the 10th anniversary year, a milestone in the history of the event, with even more experiences and surprises for everyone”.
The winners
In the overall team standings, the team of Heard, Papadopoulou, and John Gallagher won the 1st place. The first-place team was awarded by Mr. Theo Xenakoudis Chief Commercial Officer / Managing Director, Piraeus-Greece of IRI/The Marshall Islands Registry, internationally recognized for its outstanding customer service and high-quality fleet. Second place went to the team of Oikonomou, Angelakis, Tziotis, Sorotos, while the team of Chiotopoulos, Kanellakis, Dalakouras, Vezlihvtsev took the third place. In the other categories, two more special awards were given. Specifically, George Manouilidis won the “Closest to the Pin” award and Taxiarchis Vezlihvtsev the “Longest Drive” award. The winning teams were given premium bottles of Grey Goose, magnum delear bottles of Semeli Estate, and Bombay bottles, while all the winners were given rich Messinian Spa gifts. The “Closest to the Pin” winner received the collectible Miele Riedel glassware collection and the “Longest Drive” winner a club from Handy Chart.
Significant companies embraced the event
Greek Maritime Golf Event was attended by some of the most significant maritime companies from Greece and Cyprus, and many other important Greek companies that supported the event.
IRI/The Marshall Islands Registry was the event’s Platinum Sponsor.
Mainline Shipping Company was the event’s Gold Sponsor.
Aegean Baltic Bank, Arrow Hellas, DNV, Marine Tours, and Swift Marine were the event’s Silver Sponsors.
Miele was the Official Sponsor.
All transportation was carried out with absolute safety by the event’s Logistics Partner DHL.
Poseidonia Restaurant and Grey Goose were the Official Supporters.
The pioneer in technical sportswear Under Armour, was the Official Clothing Partner, which dressed all participants and the production team in the event’s official t-shirt.
Messinian Spa was the event’s Official Beauty Partner.
Minoa Water was the event’s Official Water.
Karalis Beach Hotel, which offers luxury and comfort overlooking the historic Navarino Bay, as well as Miran, Athi Rodi, Daily Deli, NEMA Beer, and Semeli Estate were the event’s Partners.
The award-winning production company Boo Productions was the Audio Visual Partner.
The event was held under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism.
Greek Maritime Golf Event was organized by Birdie Events, through an initiative of the recognized Greek PGA golfer, Mr. Thanos Karantzias. The Sports Marketing Agency of the Year ActiveMedia Group undertook the event’s Golf Production.
The golf tournament was exclusively addressed to distinguished executives of the maritime industry.
Photo by Zagas Photography / Greek Maritime Golf Event)
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Monday, 21 August 2023 19:13
Lykavittos Theater Reopens in September with Concert by Greek Composer Stavros Xarchakos
The iconic Lykavittos open-air theater atop Lycabettus Hill in central Athens, reopens on September 15 with a concert by Greek composer Stavros Xarchakos.
The 3,000-seat Lykavittos Theater opens after major upgrade works carried out by the Municipality of Athens. The theater will make its ‘debut’ with the Xarchakos concert at 9pm officially launching the “new era” for the “Municipal Lykavittos Theater” with this year’s program titled “Celebration for Lykavittos” featuring singers Eleftheria Arvanitaki, Manolis Mitsias, Iro Saia, and Zacharias Karounis.
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Saturday, 05 August 2023 20:47
Greece to Launch ‘Rhodes, What You Love is Here’ Campaign
As part of efforts to restore Rhodes’ reputation and encourage tourism to the island after the devastating fires last month, the Greek Tourism Ministry and the South Aegean Region announced that they had teamed up with advertising company Ogilvy for the launch of an international marketing campaign dubbed “Rhodes, What You Love is Here”.
The campaign was announced after a meeting on Wednesday between Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni, South Aegean Regional Governor Giorgos Hatzimarkos, Greek National Tourist Organization (GNTO) Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis, and Ogilvy executives.
The news comes a day after Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on UK television free weeklong holidays for those who were affected by the destructive fires in July.
“For all those whose holiday was cut short as a result of wildfires, the Greek government in cooperation with local authorities will offer one week of free holidays on Rhodes, next spring, next fall, so that we make sure they come back to the island and enjoy its natural beauty,” Mitsotakis said.
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FORMULA 1 Live at Hard Rock Cafe Athens
Are you a fan of FORMULA 1?
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Here is the place to enjoy every race with your friends.
Watch live here all the practices and the final race too.
Watch live here all the practices and the final race too.
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