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Interview with Christos Christou Doctors Without Borders

12.03.2020 in Health

Interview with Dr Christos Christou Doctors Without Borders   Dr Christos Christou joined Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) 18 years ago. Through great dedication, he has found his way to leadership of the organization and helping people around the world.   Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders defends humanity and alleviates the human suffering for 50 years now and is committed to ensure access to basic health services and essential medicines for everyone. 18 years ago, Dr Christos Christou joined the organization and today as the International President of Médecins Sans Frontières. He is dedicated to the alleviation of the…

Interview with Afksentios Kalangos “What we do is that we give lives, new lives”

12.03.2020 in Health

Interview with Afksentios Kalangos “What we do is that we give lives, new lives”   Having the vision of an international hospital where children suffering from cardiac diseases would be treated free of charge, Afksentios Kalangos has already changed the lives of more than 17,000 children around the world.   Dr. Afksentios Kalangas recently moved to Greece with the aim to support the country and its patients in difficult times, with special support programs and charitable costs or even free of charge. We had an opportunity to speak with him and learn more about his mission and goals. Q.You have…

An Interview with Stavros Tombris, MD Vascular Birthmark Foundation’s Physician of the Year

12.03.2020 in Health

An Interview with Stavros Tombris, MD Vascular Birthmark Foundation’s Physician of the Year   “It is this positive reflection, the recognition of the level of Medicine in Greece, the overall acceptance of our services as equal to those provided by renowned medical centers in the world, that made me so content…” Stavros Tombris, MD   Recently awarded the “Physician of the Year” award from the Vascular Birthmark Foundation of the US, the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Stavros Tombris MD, PhD, DDS, Director, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Athens Euroclinic Hospital, considers this award recognition of the level of medicine…

Theatre – the Social and Culture Cradle of Ancient Greece

12.01.2020 in History

Theatre – the Social and Culture Cradle of Ancient Greece     Used for everything from religious rituals, arts competitions, performances and even city council meetings, theaters were an integral part of the social life of Ancient Greece. The quality of acoustics of the ancient theatres is well known and admired. Today, more than 2,500 years later, these theaters continue to leave people in awe. Amphitheaters are built all over the world – and in this modern age of technology and excellence, architects and designers continue to replicate the Ancient Greek model.   Epidaurus Theater Epidaurus Theater, one of the…

“Voyage to Kythera”

10.11.2019 in Travel

“Voyage to Kythera”   (Painting by J.A. Watteau)     Kythera is the island of Aphrodite and Eros. Ιt is a strange mixture of influence from the Cycladic and Ionian Islands and the Peloponnese. White houses with blue shutters, villages resembling those of the Ionian Islands. And beaches that take your mind back to the Peloponnese…   Villages One of the island’s most picturesque villages is that of Avlemonas. Swim in the small creek of the village and stroll at the seaside. Not far away from the village you can visit Paleopolis beach, which is the largest and one of…

Healthy Eating Trends in Downtown Athens

22.09.2019 in Gastronomy

Healthy Eating Trends in Downtown Athens     For many years, tourists visiting Athens longed for a traditional souvlaki, fried potatoes and a Greek salad. But now, there’s a new trend spreading through central Athens…   In recent years, as the trends of vegetarianism and veganism spread rapidly all over the world, as well as in Greece, many healthy, sustainable and organic food restaurants have opened throughout the city of Athens. We share some of our favorites here with you! Avocado: Food for Life Avocado (30 Nikis Street) was one of the first (if not the first) restaurants of its…

A unique walk through history

13.06.2019 in Travel

A unique walk through history     No matter where you walk in Greece, you walk on history… For a third year in a row, the Hellenic Society for the Environmental and Cultural Heritage along with the Organizations and Citizens for a Sustainable Historic Center’s Network have organized, in cooperation with the Athens Festival, a series of walks in historical landmarks in Athens.   Following the extremely successful walks hosted in the last two years, Manolis Korres, architect, emeritus professor of the National Technical University of Athens and member of the Academy of Athens, will be guiding guests through the…

The Water of Life

05.05.2019 in Travel

The Water of Life     Thanks to its thermal waters, Loutraki has become well-known throughout the world. Loutraki’s thermal springs, have been called “the water of life” since antiquity. Its rejuvenating qualities were mentioned by the renowned historian Xenophon in his work “Hellenika IV” where he describes Spartan soldiers arriving in Loutraki after battle, to rest and rejuvenate.   In the imposing round building that hosts the municipal thermal spring you can not only drink the beneficial water, but also see the so-called “Spring of Life”. It is worth visiting not only for therapy – Loutraki’s thermal water helps…

Saint Patapios: A monument of Orthodoxy in Loutraki

05.05.2019 in History

Saint Patapios: A monument of Orthodoxy in Loutraki     In the Geraniai Mountains, above Loutraki, and perched at an altitude of almost 2300 feet, the Holy Monastery of Saint Patapios awaits you. Here you may venerate not only the miraculous relic of the Saint but also wonder at the most amazing panoramic view of the city below.   The monastery is considered a “monument of Orthodoxy”, attracting hundreds of visitors everyday from Greece and all over the world. After the capture of Constantinople by the Ottomans in 1453, Angelos Notaras, a relative of the then emperor, wished to protect…

DJANGO- ATHENS GYPSY JAZZ FESTIVAL

04.04.2019 in Arts & Culture

DJANGO- ATHENS GYPSY JAZZ FESTIVAL   Multicolored, versatile, full of rhythm, original and joyful, are a few descriptions of the Django Festival. It is a festival that includes musicians, dancers and cultural groups dedicated to the great music and art inspired by Django Reinhardt with his swing manouche gypsy jazz.   DJANGOFEST works with instrument manufacturers, set designers, photographers, DJs and independent dance groups to create an annual event for gypsy jazz artists that captures the imagination of the audience. Every Djangofest is a unique celebration for all jazz lovers and friends of the City’s alternative concert scene. Djangofest perfectly…