City Life

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Organic markets and bio-boutiques

A look at Athens’ organic markets and natural healthfood stores that have become the mainstay in Athens

The friendlier, more refined open-air alternative to the laiki, the Athens organic farmers’ markets may be under the radar but are growing in popularity. People used to picking up certified-organic goods know they’re harder to come by in Athens than in Los Angeles or London. The markets are a breath of fresh air for residents who want to swap the neon lights and internationally shipped goods of a supermarket and the chaotic neighborhood laiki, or open-air market, which, as the Association of Organic Farmers’ Markets’ Alexandra Valopetropoulou emphasizes to Athens Insider, have very few actual farmers sellng their goods

Business

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A climate of change

Mr Dimopoulos, Head of the Environment Unit of Piraeus Bank Group on innovative environmental strategies in the financial sector.

As the Head of the Environment Unit at Piraeus Bank, what does your role entail?
For the coordination of the Bank’s environmental work, the Environmental Office was formed in 2004 which evolved into the Environment Unit in 2009. The Environment Unit is responsible for the monitoring, management and, consequently, reduction of the environmental impact connected to the Bank’s activities.

Wellness

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Yoga Power

A new yoga studio in the southern suburbs
promises a release from urban stress.

Sofia Markou, who first started doing yoga in 2005, wanted to create a space that was unique: A “gift” for people who wanted to find a place that felt like home that allowed their mind and bodies to relax, without the hassles of daily chores and the demands of a tough urban existence. In the winter of 2012, her dreams came true and the Urban Yoga Center opened its doors to aspiring yoga students in Voula. In a serene, warm and airy setting, four internationally certified yoga instructors use their knowledge and experience to teach this ancient Indian science.

Gastronomy

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For seafood affishionados

The best value-for-money seafood restaurant in the city, Milos offers a sole - satisfying experience to those who come here for more than just the love of Cod.

Rated as one of Canada’s best known exports along with Celine Dion, Costas Spiliadis’ Milos restaurant, set up over three decades ago in Montreal, was reputed to be the place one ate the best Greek food, even better than back home. With satellite restaurants in New York, Athens, Las Vegas and Miami, Spiliadis has not only managed to keep his global empire going strong, but even more remarkably has maintained exigently high standards at each one of them.

City Life

Organic markets and bio-boutiques

Business

A climate of change

Wellness

Yoga Power

Gastronomy

For seafood affishionados

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Media Kit 2013