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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.

Queen Rania of Jordan to Visit Lesvos, Raise Plight of Refugees

Known for her humanitarian work, Queen Rania of Jordan is next on the list of international influencers visiting Greece in efforts to raise awareness about the ongoing refugee crisis in the Aegean.

Pope Francis Visits Lesvos, Discusses Migration Crisis with Greek PM

Pope Francis flew back to Rome on Saturday, April 16, at the end of his 6-hour visit to the Greek Island of Lesvos during which he implored Europe to treat refugees with dignity.

Pioneering Greeks – Pedro Olalla, Spanish Writer & Hellenist

This week, the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Pedro Olalla, a Spanish writer and Hellenist who contributes to the promotion of Greece through his creations.

Greek Shops to Offer 20% Discount to Tourists from Four ‘Honored Countries’

Starting from 2016, certain Greek shops every year will offer a 20 percent discount to tourists from four "honored countries".

Pioneering Greeks – Taxibeat founders N. Drandakis, N. Damilakis, K. Sakkas, M. Sfiktos

This week, the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces the founders of Taxibeat, an innovative application which was developed in 2011 and since then drastically changed the way taxi drivers operate in Greece.

Nelios, atenistas Team Up to Create New Inner-city Park at Gazi

City activist group atenistas and digital tourism experts Nelios have pooled their resources to create a new park in central Athens' Gazi area as part of their ongoing efforts to improve the standard of living in the Greek capital.

Pioneering Greeks – Nicholas Samaras, Underwater Photographer

This week, the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Nicholas Samaras, an award winning photographer and one of the most passionate and committed underwater photographers in both Greece and abroad.

Pioneering Greeks – “Clio Muse”, A Tour Guide App for Museums & Cultural Institutions

This week, the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces "Clio Muse", a smart phone application that works as a liaison between cultural institutions and their visitors.

Pioneering Greeks – Aris Kefalogiannis, GAEA Traditional Packaged Greek Products and Recipes

This week, the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Aris Kefalogiannis, the co-founder of GAEA, which promotes traditional packaged Greek products and recipes via a distribution network all over the world.

NJV Athens Plaza Participates in Earth Hour 2016

The NJV Athens Plaza in Athens has announced that it will once again participate in Earth Hour, a global event organised by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).