HGTV is currently casting for Mediterranean Life, a new HGTV show set on the Mediterranean coast of Europe.

Similar to House Hunters International, Mexico Life and Caribbean Life, Mediterranean Life will tell the stories of English native speaking families/couples/individuals who’ve started their new life in Mediterranean Europe and are renting or buying a property here.

 

The satellite television channel is looking for energetic people who are in love with the Mediterranean lifestyle and searching for a new home by the Mediterranean Sea. Ideally candidates will be native English speakers who have recently moved to Greece, and have already bought/rented their dream house/apartment with a seaview (if possible!). There is no limit in terms of the length of stay in Greece, but candidates should be fresh in their new place.

SNI’s lifestyle portfolio includes the popular television and internet brands DIY Network, Food Network, Cooking Channel, Travel Channel and Great American Country, which collectively engage more than 190 million consumers each month.

The company’s global networks and websites reach millions of consumers across North and South America, Asia, Europe, Australia the Middle East and Africa. International operations include TVN, Poland’s premier multi-platform company; UKTV, an independent commercial joint venture with BBC Worldwide; Asian Food Channel, the first pan-regional TV food network in Asia; and lifestyle channel Fine Living Network.

Check Out The Trailor Here: https://www.hgtv.com/shows/mediterranean-life

 

 

Greece is a year-round destination where every season has something special to offer; from blooming nature to out of this world beaches, and authentic traditions to fantastic winter wonderlands. The Hellenic Tourism Organization (EOT) aims to promote these less known sides of Greece with the “Greece: 365 – Day Destination” video.

 

The multi award-winning video, “Greece: 365 – Day Destination”, won Best Tourism Film in the World for 2018, beating 28 other nominated travel films. The Greek nomination ranked first in public preference in 136 countries, receiving almost twice as many votes as the runner-up.

 

 

According to WWF, fishing gear is the greatest threat to sea turtles as hundreds of thousands of turtles are accidentally caught by longline hooks, shrimp trawl nets and gillnets each year. Leatherbacks, green turtles and the endangered loggerhead species are particularly vulnerable.

 

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On the occasion of Valentine's Day, the teacher at the Art club asked the children to paint love. Children in this class range from 4 to 17 years old. It's great to see their paintings and what love means to them. Hearts, hearts, many hearts everywhere. Houses with chimneys forming heart-shaped smoke. Swings and playgrounds with boys and girls playing together. The Eiffel tower, a bridge in Venice and boys getting down on their knees proposing to girls. Wedding rings and flowers. Pink and blue birds. "The Wedding" was the title of a painting."What does love mean to you?" the teacher asked. "When two people get married and are in love and are together," replied one girl – different from the one who gave the wedding title to her painting.

 

Hmmm?? What does love really mean? And how do children learn about it? That is how do us parents, grandparents, the immediate and close environment of children teach them about love? What is love for us? Because that’s what we show to our children as children mirror us. Love is making you breakfast when I know you are tired. Love is giving you my toy when you ask for it or my cardigan when you are cold. Love is offering you my shoulder and a big hug when you need it, when you want to cry, without asking how and why. Love is giving you the space and time you need. Love is supporting you to evolve the way you want even if I do not fully agree with you. Love is wanting to be together during good times and bad times. Love is not running away when we disagree but trying to find a solution together. Love is doing a good deed without spreading the word around. Let’s think, how do we as a unit and as a group express and accept love in our various relationships? Because that is exactly what our children will learn.❤️

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“I am”. The two words that are yours and yours alone. The two words that no one else can say for you. The two words that have the power to change your life forever.

Have you ever wondered who’s taught you these words? Where have you heard them for the first time? Who was using these words? Did they have a positive or a negative connotation? Were they used in a loving and caring way or were they full of criticism, frustration and complaints? Were they words that gave you wings and the freedom to paint your own canvas or did they restrict you and immobilize you?

As you’re reading these lines you may be thinking, “I was a little girl then.” And today, as an adult, how do you use these words? Do you use them to embrace, celebrate and advance yourself or to constantly argue and face yourself as the enemy that needs to be defeated? When you look yourself in the mirror and say “I am” do you feel joy and pride or are you ashamed and look for imperfections?

And when you do say “I am” what exactly do you mean? Are you referring to the various roles you have? For example, “I am a doctor, a lawyer, a housewife, a scientist, a mom, a partner…”? Are you perhaps referring to the qualities you have as a human being? For example, “I am bold, strong, caring, smart, calm, vulnerable, grateful, beautiful, free, balanced, complete, smiling, honest, worthy, wonderful, creative…”?

Maybe as a child the words “you are” that you were told included more criticism and shame than joy and love. Maybe in your family “what you will become” when you grow up was emphasized more than “who you will become” as a personality. Maybe they urged you to become someone you did not want to be or take a role that did not suit you. Today, however, you are an adult, a woman and as such you define who you are. You alone can define your identity, can’t you?

Originally Published on: itsmylife.gr
Written by Nadia Georgiou

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The title of the longest sandy beach in the European Union goes to Monolithi in Preveza, which stretches 25 kilometers long and is in western Greece, along the Ionian Sea on the Epirus mainland.

The beach of Monolithi extends along the west coast of the Prefecture of Preveza.

The name Monolithi comes from the Greek roots “Μόνος” + “Λίθος” = “single” + “stone”. It was an oversea rock 10X10m, near the coast, until the year 1942, when German and Italian soldiers destroyed the rock with mortar fire.

The beach extends from the Village Mytikas of Preveza (Cape Komarus) until the Village Kastrosykia also of Preveza City. The wide sandy beach in winter is about 50–10 meters and ends in Monolithi’s protected forest, also in Koukos hills.

The total length of the coastline west of the prefecture of Preveza is 70 km and is a pristine growing tourist area.

To read this article in full, please visit: greekcitytimes.com   

 

Image Credit: Spyros Vangelakis 

 Ancient Greece was the birthplace of Western civilization and democracy. The information we have about the life of the ancient Greeks, their celebrations, and their religious beliefs has been preserved in a series of ancient texts, which have survived, and today are part of the world's cultural heritage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 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. 

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.  

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.

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. 

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”).

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.

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. 

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.

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In a bid to instill a love for reading among Greece’s rote-jaded youngsters, the government is bringing more literature to the classroom, Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis told Kathimerini’s Sunday edition.

“Greece is one of the few countries that does not teach entire works in literature classes,” he lamented, adding that this will change from the next academic year. “The aim is for each class to choose two books from at least four options,” he said, adding that these options will stretch from Shakespeare and Penelope Delta, to Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes adventures.

“If we start with challenging books, few students will be able to break the psychological barrier of finishing it,” the minister said, explaining these choices.

The ministry will also bolster languishing school libraries with new books and a plan “so that they can become an organic part of the school community.” “It sounds like a cliche, but it isn’t: books expand your horizons, increase your curiosity and make you seek and learn new things,” added Pierrakakis.

Originally published on: ekathimerini.com