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Pioneering Greeks – Isidoros Sideridis, Managing Director of SiEBEN

This week the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Isidoros Sideridis, the managing director of SiEBEN, a company that provides innovative IT solutions for enterprises, using the most modern technologies.

Bike Friendly Hotels the Next New Thing in Greece

Whether its needing a place to stay the night or a spot to keep your bicycle safe, the new Bike Friendly Hotels initiative rewards accommodation facilities in Greece, which not only offer hotel services tailored to cyclists’ needs but also actively contribute to sustainable tourism.

UN Chief Visits Refugees on Lesvos, Praises Greece’s ‘Philoxenia’

Visiting the Greek island of Lesvos, which has become migrants' entry point to Europe, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday called on the countries in the region to respond with a humane and human rights-based approach, instead of border closures, barriers and...

Pioneering Greeks – ‘Wise Greece’, the Organization that Promotes Greek Products & Supports the Unprivileged

This week the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Wise Greece, a non profit organization operating as a social enterprise with a double mission: to promote Greek products and support unprivileged people and institutions simultaneously.

UNWTO Strongly Condemns Mass Shooting Attack in Orlando

On the behalf of the international tourism community, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) on Monday expressed its heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims of Sunday's mass shooting in Orlando, to the American people and the LGBT community...

Pioneering Greeks – Konstantinos Lazarakis, the Greek ‘Master of Wine’

This week we introduce Konstantinos Lazarakis, the first Greek Master of Wine and President of the Wine & Spirits Professional Centre (WSPC).

UN Chief to Visit Lesvos, Meet Refugees on June 18

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will visit the island of Lesvos in Greece next week to assess the refugee situation and to show his solidarity.

Athens Metro, Electric Train and Tram Employees Announce Work Stoppages

Work stoppages on the metro, the Kifissia-Piraeus electric railway (ISAP) and the tram network in Athens are scheduled to take place for the next two weeks, from Monday, June 6, until Friday, June 17.

Pioneering Greeks – Need a Stylish Towel for the Summer? Try ‘Sun of a Beach’

This week the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces "Sun of a Beach", a brand created by designers Melina Pispa and Ellie Rountou, which is the essence of summer: hot, fresh and fun.

US State Department Issues Europe Travel Alert, Names Possible Terror Targets

The US State Department on Tuesday issued a travel alert for American citizens referring to the risk of potential terrorist attacks throughout Europe, targeting major events, tourist sites, restaurants, commercial centers and transportation.

Pioneering Greeks – tradeNOW, the First Greek Barter Trade Platform

This week the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces tradeNOW, the first Greek barter trade platform for products, services and real estate. The platform invites individuals and companies to use a contemporary version of the ancient practice of trading goods or services without...

Pioneering Greeks – GloVo, a Global Platform for Volunteers

This week the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces GloVo, a global volunteers platform that gives people from all over the world the opportunity to register as volunteers and participate in many kinds of events, according to their skills, location and interests.

Pioneering Greeks – Dimitris Koutsolioutsos, Founder & CEO of Farmers Republic

This week, the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Dimitris Koutsolioutsos, the founder & CEO of Farmers Republic, the first Greek covered market for certified organic products, fresh, dry and packaged.

WWF’s New GreenSpaces App Brings Nature to your Fingertips

Discovered a great park for the kids, an open space to walk your dog or a peaceful green space to chill out? Then why not share the spot with nature lovers across Greece thanks to WWF Greece’s latest GreenSpaces application.

Santorini Sets Up Destination Management Body to Ensure Viability

Not resting on their laurels, Santorini authorities are putting their money where their mouth is and taking more actions to boost tourism to the world renowned Cycladic island with the establishment of its very own Destination Management Organization (DMO), presented last week at...

Pioneering Greeks – ‘Bloode’, an Online Community of Blood Donors

This week, the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces "Bloode", a website created by three university students - Natalia Kritsali, Alexandros Sotiropoulos and Panagiotis Sfikas - after they experienced the necessity for blood donations.

Pioneering Greeks – Zafiris Trikalinos, CEO of Trikalinos Bottarga

This week, the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Zafiris Trikalinos, the CEO of Trikalinos Bottarga, a multi awarded brand in global gastronomy events and among the suggestions in the cook books of world-renowned chefs.

Jordan’s Queen Rania Visits Lesvos, Calls for Collective Global Response to Refugee Crisis

Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan visited the Kara Tepe refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesvos on Monday and called for a collective global response to the growing refugee crisis.

EU Cities Form Solidarity Network Over Migrant Issue

On the initiative of Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis, 28 EU capitals have agreed to pool their resources and form a network offering support to Greece over the refugee crisis during the 5th EU Capitals Mayors’ Meeting.

Pioneering Greeks – Christina Sakellaridis, President of the Pan-Hellenic Exporters Association

This week, the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Christina Sakellaridis, the President of the Pan Hellenic Exporters Association and a multi talented woman, honored many times in Greece and abroad.