A man dancing zeimbekiko from his wheelchair at Thessaloniki's Vog Club captivated audiences and singer Panos Kiamos, offering a powerful message of inclusion and resilience on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The moving performance has since gone viral.
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Maria Sina, a blind student with a perfect 20 GPA, proudly raised the Greek flag at Katerini's liberation day parade, representing her school and inspiring the nation. Her story highlights themes of overcoming adversity, inclusion, and the importance of friendship and pursuing one's dreams.
Kaizen Gaming, a leading Greek GameTech company, has secured a spot on Fortune's list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For™" in Europe for 2024, achieving this recognition for the second consecutive year. The award, conferred by Great Place to Work in partnership with Fortune Europe, highlights Kaizen Gaming’s commitment to fostering a positive work environment based on employee feedback from over 2,700 staff across 17 countries.
Dr. Antonia Torrens, General Director of the Center for Social Action and Innovation, has been elected as the first Greek president of COFACE Families Europe during its general assembly in Vilnius. Torrens aims to strengthen COFACE’s role in advocating for diverse family rights, enhancing social policies, and addressing demographic challenges in Europe, with a particular focus on balancing family and professional obligations.
Athens will host a dementia awareness festival at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center on September 14-15. The event, "Dementia: True Dimensions vs. Stigma," aims to combat stigma, promote understanding, and support patients and caregivers. Admission is free.
Greek basketball superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is set to make history at the Paris Olympics. Not only will he be competing for his adopted nation, but he will also be the first black athlete to carry the Greek flag during the opening ceremony on July 26th. This achievement is particularly significant given Antetokounmpo's remarkable journey. Born to Nigerian immigrants, he spent the first 18 years of his life effectively stateless, facing limitations due to a lack of official documentation. Despite these hardships, his talent and perseverance eventually led him to Greek citizenship and a stellar NBA career, culminating in an NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks.
THESSALONIKI, Greece: Over 15,000 people turned out in Thessaloniki on Saturday for the city's EuroPride…
In addition to the distinguished guests and speeches, the significant Greek presence at ECCV's 50th Anniversary celebration at Parliament House on Monday, June 3rd, deserves special mention. With special guest George Papadopoulos AM, a co-founder of ECCV, and Voula Messimeri AM as the Master of Ceremonies, the event saw a rich representation of Greek influence. George Papadopoulos, recognized for his pivotal role in multicultural policy development and founding of ECCV, exemplifies the deep ties between the Greek community and ECCV's mission. Voula Messimeri's longstanding commitment, as demonstrated through her leadership at the Australian Greek Welfare Organisation (now PRONIA) and her recent Life Membership at ECCV, further underscores the enduring Greek influence within ECCV.
The Athens Epidaurus Festival is the pinnacle of Greece’s summer cultural calendar, celebrated annually with…
On Friday 6th April, the Australian Embassy and Ambassador of Australia, HE Ms Alison Duncan,…
The eagerly anticipated Athens-Epidaurus Festival has unveiled its dynamic lineup for the upcoming summer season,…