Art exhibitions on the ancient olive trees on Crete

An exhibition of works of art from Greek and foreign artists to the ancient olive trees on Crete, which will tour in Crete, Attica in order to travel in Europe, preparing the Network of Cultural Associations. In this report, the artists will be invited to give their own message through art, to protect the environment, in particular for the preservation of ancient olive trees on Crete threatened and which are a benchmark in the history and culture of our island "witnessing" one, so far, well-preserved environment needs to be maintained unchanged.

Already the Prefecture of Heraklion Gouves and responding positively to placing a specially designed area in the International Exhibition Center of Crete, and proposals submitted and other Prefectures of the island. In parallel, the World Council of Cretans has expressed its support of this effort.

Title of the report scheduled to be "ancient olive groves of Crete, over time, meaning the past and the future tense. Already have expressed their interest in participating in projects in the exhibition of Greek and foreign artists.

Source: www.express.gr

The investment guru Mark Mobius was in Athens?

Opportunities in Greece looking for one of the best-known professional investors in the world. The Mark Mobius seems to fathom the Greek market, having as revealed through his blog in recent days found in Athens, where he met the Greek governments business.
Opportunities despite challenges "is the title of the article published on his blog the investor of 34 billion dollars. As revealed recently had the opportunity to meet in Athens with the administrations in which firms invested for the first time many years ago.
"We began to buy shares listed on the Athens when Greece still considered an emerging market. Since then, entered the European Union in 1981, adopted the euro in 2001 and hosted the Olympic Games in August 2004, "he writes.

Festival of amateur short films, in Patras

On February 26, 2010 will be held at Old Arsakeion Patras Festival amateur short films. The films will be screened by new authors zero budget production:
Invisible bullets - George Efthimiou - 5 '
Slight twitching of the face - Random artwork - 5 '
Do you see a child hare - Art Group Kalompa - 18 '
Deepfreeze - Random artwork - 26 '
The Spectator - Grigoris Georgakis, Peter Kolotourou - 32 '
Table - Theodore Lata - 10 '
Parallel tracks in the same city: The Pavilion - Group A.S.T.O. - 17 '
The known universe - Vassilis Lykidis - 11 '
Iomecoming - Socrates Galiatsatos - 5 '
The screenings will start at exactly 21:00

At Patra the «Super Rally 2010» of Harley Davidson

To City Council of Patras strong majority approved the launch of the annual European meeting of the Harley Davidson motorcycle in next May.

At Work is underway on the development of the area on the beach, in view of the pan and meeting friends of Harley Davidson, which will be held from 20 to 24 May 2010, with the participation of more than 10,000 motorcyclists. This is a great organization, which is entrusted with very strict criteria for the cities to claim.

The «Super Rally 2010», as is the title of the event will have multiple benefits for Patras. Benefits both in the field to stimulate the local market, since we at that time 10,000 visitors, and in the field of view of the city and even internationally. Already renovated buildings of the former while camping and with the help of the prefectural, will complete the development of the park in the space above the street.

Invest in Greece in Australian Market

A delegation of Invest in Greece representatives visited Australia to present investment opportunities in tourism, real estate, renewable energy sources and technology to Australian investors.

For the first time, representatives of Invest in Greece visited Australia from November 30 to December 10, 2009, and held meetings and events in Perth, Sydney and Melbourne. The mission was held within the framework of the business plan for foreign direct investment attraction into Greece. The Invest in Greece delegation included specialised staff in the tourism, real estate, RES and technology sectors, who were accompanied by the economist Dr. P. Athanasoglou. The delegates held three investment seminars, in cooperation with the Greek Embassy in Canberra and the Greek –Australian Commercial & Industrial Chamber.

More than 200 businesspeople and members of the federal and central government attended the seminars. Also present was the Greek Ambassador to Australia, Alexios Christopoulos, and the Consuls General from Sydney and Melbourne. One-on-one meetings were held to discuss investment opportunities in RES, tourism, waste management and ICT. Successful Australian investments in Greece were presented.

The Australians showed particular interest in the PV and geothermal sectors due to Greece’s high feed in tariffs for electricity from RES and attractive investment opportunities in geothermal and solar power.

The development and management of marinas was another sector in which investors focused. High quality human resources were highlighted and the Australians were pleasantly surprised by the high level of talent and competitive labour costs. “I had no idea that Greece has such a pool of talented people. Unfortunately, we had no idea of this great opportunity when we established our businesses in Estonia. However, we are determined to take advantage of this in our next business expansion,” said a high level executive from an Australian computer technology company.

The Australian economy has proven to be resilient in the global economic downturn. Based on exports of natural resources and strong activity in real estate, the Australian economy is not expected to shrink in 2010.

Source: http://www.investingreece.gov.gr/

The third Active Trip Patras

The Express Group Kalofolia plan the implementation of the 3rd Report News and Special Forms of Tourism ACTIVETRIP the weekend from Friday 26 to Sunday, February 28, 2010 in Patras.

The report ACTIVETRIP “born" two years ago, based on the standards of "Tourist Panorama" and immediately introduced a new Panhellenic institution addressed cover a dynamic and emerging field of modern tourist market.

Given the success and popularity of the event in 2009 (54 exhibitors from Greece and abroad 4,500 visitors - a record number for a similar event) the report is ready to deliver yet another leap of upgrading, expanding the level and scope of exhibitors, but and, most international character, organizational context and the specific program of parallel events will be even more interesting, rich and exciting.

The Exhibition will be held again in the familiar area of the lobby of Patras National Sports Center (PEAK) "Olympic Dimitris Tofalos' offered completely and is now an even wider region of Western Greece for large-scale events, featuring all the necessary modern standards.

In particular the space of the exhibition is an ideal focal point, just 4 km from the city center, has unlimited parking and easy access from all directions (National Highway Pathe - Perimeter Patras - National Road Patras - Pyrgos, Rion -- Antirion) and surrounded by large hotel complexes.

Source: www.activetrip.gr

Is the plastic the "home of the future"

A company manufactures homes from 18 tonnes of recycled waste plastics.
About Affresol, in Swansea, has developed a technology to build houses with low carbon plastics and metals.
The company, which is supported by the Welsh government has launched a series of environmentally friendly homes and four tonnes of portable buildings.
Economy Minister Yin Ieouan Jones said the "new sustainable process" had exciting possibilities for the construction and "green jobs."
The company argued that environmentally friendly homes, it could revolutionize the building industry. The company also manufactures portable building units consisting of four tons of recycled waste. The Affresol developed a new material called Thermo Poly Rock from recycled plastics and metals used in construction product.
The company claims that the patent low-energy cooling process, the plastic turns into a very strong building material.
The company estimates that the lives of these houses stand more than 60 years and said that the materials were recycled at the end of this period.

In Greece, the oldest house in Europe

Geophysical surveys on the hill head to Knossos revealed findings from the oldest farmhouse in Greece and perhaps in Europe, dating between 7000 and 6400 BC The important discovery was presented by the Director of the British School at Athens university professor and Ms. Catherine Morgan's annual open meeting of the School building of the Archaeological Society.

The discovery was made using high-tech radar and in cooperation with Dutch scientists in investigations conducted by May 2009 for mapping and visualization of archaeological and geological sediments in the area of Knossos.

Source: www.kathimerini.gr

Join their forces and Olympic Air Aegean Airlines

Their wings are joining Olympic Air and Aegean Airlines [AGNr.AT] to create a strong air-National Champion-who can meet the conditions of intense competition developed in the aviation market.

The official announcement of the merger of two companies was quoted yesterday by the Aegean to absorb the Olympic Air and Marfin Investment Group (MIG) to get approximately equal number of shares as the shares will have the family Vassilakis, while companies and Olympic Olympic Handling Engineering will become 100% subsidiaries of the new format.

The name of the Olympic will be maintained in the new company and was "heavy paper" trading and accompanied by international agreements for services at best hours, such as having all the major airlines in the world.

"Gourmet Traveller" is tribute to Greece

Tribute in Greece is the March issue of the Australian magazine "Gourmet Traveller".
The super colorful tribute of the magazine, is a hymn for Greece and its landmarks, including Greek recipes, suggestions for holidays and presents luxurious hotels in the tourist paradise of the country.
In a multiple-page issue, including famous expatriates in Australia, recording their experiences in Greece and offer readers taste, but also cultural, experience themselves singled out by traveling back home.

The Greek real estate is recovering

A contrary view to the general global trend experienced in 2009 investment in the Greek property market, according to a report by RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors).

Investment activity around buildings strengthened to 70% of countries worldwide in the fourth quarter of 2009, following the trend that had emerged at the beginning of the second half of the year.

Countries that were waged by China and Brazil, where 58% and 61% of respondents showing an increase of sales and purchases real estate income, such as office buildings and shops, to the corresponding rates of 29% and 47% last year. As the report of the RICS, the lowest interest rates and higher returns on real estate have led more and more investors back into the market. At the same time encouraging sign is the growth in demand from tenants in a number of areas around the world. This shows, inter alia, in most developing countries, that much of Latin America, Europe and Asia.

The fact is that in most Western European markets, the investment interest was significantly improved in the last quarter of the year, which resulted from the increased number of bids received per property. In this regard, the largest recovery made purchases in the Netherlands and Italy, while in Italy, Switzerland and Cyprus, the trend remained downward. Deterioration continued to record as Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary and Turkey.

Source: http://portal.kathimerini.gr/4dcgi/_w_articles_tile2_8_12/02/2010_323735

Publication from the Chinese newspaper Global Times for the Carnival of Patras!

The Carnival season is in full swing throughout Greece, with revelries lasting to February 14, the eve of the Clean Monday holiday that marks the beginning of the 40-day Great Lent leading to Orthodox Easter. On Sunday the 14th the Carnival culminates with the grand parade of floats, culminating in the traditional burning of King Carnival which is accompanied by fireworks displays.

Carnival merry-making has gradually spread throughout the country, with cities, towns and villages organizing their own events and float parades reflecting local traditions.

The western port city of Patras, home of Greece's first and longest-running Carnival, has also pulled out all stops this year with a bevy of events that will also culminate in the theme float parade on Sunday.

Already the city of Patras gave a small taste of what is to come on Sunday, during the Children's Carnival parade, which was held on Monday. Fun, enthusiasm, creativity and spontaneity were once again the main characteristics of Children's parade, which left the visitors with the most promising impressions for the Patras Carnival future. The children's floats, like the scientist's air bicycle, the little carnival boy, the icebergs, the recycling drums, the smoke factory and the bath tab, attracted the attention and gave joy both to children and grown ups.

Source: http://life.globaltimes.cn/life/2010-02/505086.html

On Sunday the Carnival of Patras

Valentine Day on February 14, is expected to peak the biggest festival in winter in Greece, which is none other than the Patras Carnival.

The schedule of events, the remaining one week is quite rich and this year is expected to attract lots of viewers, who will hasten to a close enjoy the beautiful spectacle, which will offer people who participated in the two parades and the impressive floats.

The Achaean capital is "wear" the decor of Carnival the last two weeks, and the imagination of Patras, once again, will surprise and "stealing" the show.

Within three days left then, the Municipality of Patras has prepared several events, which are as follows:

Thursday 11/2/2010

Street Theater 18:00 pm The band tours the City Center City

Dance Mayor

Photo Exhibition Vas Papaioannou Patras' Patras, a city carnival "Platia Olgas

12/2/2010 Friday afternoon

The band tours the City Center City

20:30 Floats Parade

Photo Exhibition Vas Papaioannou Patras' Patras, a city carnival "Platia Olgas

13/2/2010 Saturday 12:30

The tour Sokolatorichtes Town Center City

18:30 Street Theater

Evening Parade

5th Bourboulia

Photo Exhibition Vas Papaioannou Patras' Patras, a city carnival "Platia Olgas

14/2/2010 Sunday

14:00 Grand Parade

6th Bourboulia

Closing Ceremony

Dance AMBASSADORS

Photo Exhibition Vas Papaioannou Patras' Patras, a city carnival "Platia Olgas

15/2/2010 Monday

19:00 Ceremony Awards

Scorpions at Patra, Greece

Panic prevails recently in the city of Patras, upon hearing the news that the world-renowned hard rock band The Scorpions, will open this year's events in the International Festival of Patras 2010.

The Scorpions concert scheduled for June 9 in Patras Stadium.

The German band that started the long march in the global music scene in Hanover, chosen after 45 years, to complete the course with this farewell concerts in many parts of the world. In Greece, one of the stations will be Patras.

Source: www.thebest.gr

The traditional dances of Bourboulia and Black domino at Patras Carnival

For another year the black dominoes with unchanged time freshness, invite unsuspecting escort in thrilling encounters mysterious, fun, adventure and carnival mood. This year the traditional dances of Bourboulia, made in connection with events of Carnival 2010, organized by the Culture and the Mayoralty DEPAP, changing room, the first will be held at the Old Arsakeion. The dances of Bourboulia will begin at 21.00 and ending one hour after midnight.

The Bourboulia considered one of the oldest events of Carnival and started according to scholars of the history of Carnival shortly after the completion of construction of the Municipal Theater "Apollo" by Ernest Ziller, at around 1872.
The peculiarity of this dance, whose name means nothing more than boiling meat, snack bites, food in the leg (we started when dances were not prepared ... and it was rough as appetizers), still to this day to moved and caused dozens of surprises. The Bourboulia are dances where men are disguised, while women remain anonymous beneath a black domino mask and a black.

Source: www.carnivalpatras.gr

New Year Opportunities in the Greek Property Market

New Year New Opportunities

Welcome to our first newsletter for 2010.

So what’s the story so far this year ?

Predictions on Sterling vs the Euro are targeted by reports from the major currency houses to reach 1.20 ( sometime this year, but no one has put a date yet on when this magical figure will be reached ), I have to say we have had a positive opening and we are currently seeing 1.15 so far this month.

What about Property ?

My view for the market is that we will see a steady increase in sales volumes through 2010, so good news for those that are selling their properties.

There is a lot of talk surrounding the Greek economy and the national debt in the international press right now, I have recently visited our offices in Greece and the local real estate market ( greek residential ) remains buoyant and it is anticipated that 2010 will see a significant rise in the International buyers particularly in areas such as Crete, Corfu and Zakynthos.

Easy jet have just announced a number of new routes to Greece in 2010 with prices starting from only 41 GBP further details can be found on www.easyjet.com

Fuerteventura seems to have resolved the issue of the lack of flights over the winter with Ryanair returning to its services for the Island and Easy Jet now running its regular services to Stanstead and other UK airports, in fact I traveled to Stanstead recently with Easyjet and you could not have found a better flight.

Good luck, happy hunting and wherever your search may you find your DREAM HOME we are there to assist you.

If you have a flight only GoldAcre Estates can assist you in finding your perfect accommodation to stay during your search for your Dream Home.


Please remember any comments that you may have on how we can improve our newsletter are always welcome write to me directly john@goldacre-estates.com


John Goldacre

Patmos is one of Europe's Most Idyllic Places to Live

If you want to be in your own unspoiled world, move to one of these picturesque spots.
The above phrase is describe the island of Patmos, at an text at the www.forbes.com .

Last year, the rising dollar meant European property was becoming more affordable. But even now that the globe is fully in recession, Europe's most idyllic locations have yet to lose any of their charm.

Fortunately, that hasn't led to high prices absolutely everywhere. While many tranquil spots in Europe remain pricey (think Tuscany), others like the Greek island of Patmos have remained somewhat easier on the wallet.

What Patmos--a tiny island in the Aegean Sea--doesn't have in terms of expense it makes up for in religious history. Also known as the Holy Greek Island of Patmos (it's where St. John is thought to have written the Book of Revelation), the island is home to more than 50 churches. But it has its origins in Greek mythology: The legend goes that Zeus allowed Patmos to rise up from the ocean, and humans are thought to have settled there as far back as 2000 B.C.

In Depth: Europe's Most Idyllic Places To Live

Patmos also offers peace and quiet, with a population of just under 3,000 and space of 13 square miles--and it isn't teeming with tourists. The only means of transport to and from there is a ferry boat from the neighboring islands of Samos or Kos, yet visitors who know of the place return time and time again.
"Patmos' saving grace is that it has no airport," says Patricia Schultz, author of 1,000 Places To See Before You Die. "It is quiet, traditional and removed but not primitive. That and a beautiful interior and great beaches draws a very sophisticated crowd."
Yet living here won't dent the wallet too much. A three-bedroom house located about a five-minute walk from the beach will set you back 300,000 euros ($428,700). A one-bedroom house, also near the beach--it's hard not to be on such a small island--costs around 160,000 euros ($228,650).
"Prices in Patmos haven't really moved too much in the last year," says Elena Panagopoulou, of GoldAcre Estates in Patras, Greece. She adds that while property prices have slid in Athens, they've been resilient on the country's 227 inhabited islands.
http://www.forbes.com/2009/09/03/europe-most-idyllic-places-lifestyle-real-estate.html

On Sunday the Patras Carnival of kids

Two days only remain, for the Carnival of the kids, as on Sunday about 10,000 small carnival, will dance to the central streets of Patras, on Sunday, Feb. 7 with the central slogan "seeds emit a distress ...."

This year the Patras kids Carnoval is close 15 years, expected to rouse young and old, offering one of the most powerful moments and quality of Patras Carnival.

Eleven carnival floats, the most of influenced by this year's theme for the Environment, 63 groups from schools, kindergartens, schools and other dance clubs involved for the child, including contributions outside of Patras, the carnival will leave their imprint and trigger the mood soaring.

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