Paving the way for the reformation of the city, the National Technical University of Athens in collaboration with Athens’ bikers submitted a study for the bike path network of the Athenian metropolis at the Velo-city 2013 program and won the 3rd prize in the category “Science, Research & Development” of the “Cycling Visionaries Awards” for the Congress of Vienna.
The International Worker’s Day in Greece is celebrated with the festival of flowers, attesting the rebirth of nature after the long winte sleep. Greeks collect flowers from the valleys and create the flower wreath of May which is hanged outside their houses until June 24th, the birth date of Saint John the Baptist.
This Easter Cycladia takes you beyond tradition and borders…beyond spectacular!
Easter in Greece is THE experience, so get ready for the ultimate Easter journey… a journey through local customs, festivities, simplicity and luxury… but where in Greece?
A devout pilgrim or not, Easter is the time to be in Greece!
The remarkable Easter rituals, the mystique candle lit atmosphere, the blooming valleys and incensed air will certainly lure you to the depths of the Hellenic customs and traditions.
The economic crisis in Greece triggered the need to change the Greek mindscape, nurture and foster new business ideas and entrepreneurship growth, reposition the country and its people.
Some people say that the 6th sense refers to our Extra Sensory Perception while for others it still remains a mystery even though we all have it. Whichever the case, it is considered the most important sense of all.
For the first time ever gastronomy enthusiasts are invited to discover the most mouth-watering and authentic Greek flavours during the 3-day culinary culture festival that will be held at Technopolis in Athens, between the 12th and 14th of April 2013.
Discover Athens, its ancient sites and picturesque neighbourhoods with free guided tours throughout the month of April.
The Hellenic Children’s Museum offers an educational programme introducing kids between the ages of 3-6 to creativity and the traditions of Easter through workshops, learning activities, arts & crafts that will trigger their artistic abilities.
Combining the mystique aura of the mountain and the refreshing breeze of the sea, Pelion is the ultimate mountainscape for all year round holidays. Also known as the mountain of Centaurs, the half-human, half-horse creature from the Greek mythology, Pelion is a verdant holiday realm between the Aegean Sea & the Pagasetic Gulf.
The greatest love story ever written returns on stage at Athens Concert Hall for 3 performances on April 5th, 6th and 7th. After its huge success in 2012, the outstanding production of Greek National Opera’s Ballet “Romeo & Juliet” will shine on stage yet once again in a glamorous production with a stunning scenography by Konstantinos Theofanis and impressive costumes by Celia Kritharioti.
The 14th French Film Festival will inaugurate in Athens on the 4th of April renewing its exciting yearly spring rendezvous. Presented by the French institute of Athens it gives a great opportunity to Greek Francophiles to enjoy the most spectacular French films released last year.
For the Greek nation March 25th is a double holiday, celebrating a historical achievement and a religious event: the independence against the Ottoman occupation & the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary.
The Onassis Foundation founded and organized a European Architectural competition under the “Re-think Athens project” for the transformation of the city centre of Athens that was presented at the Onassis Cultural Centre on March 21st of 2012. The competition started on May 21st 2012 and attracted many participants from the EU.
