The emergency department of Nikaia General Hospital in Piraeus was evacuated on Friday night due to a fire in the basement of the building
Twenty-one firefighters and seven tenders attended the scene and managed to bring the fire under control
The emergency department was on duty at the time
According to Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis
who visited the scene and posted photos on his social media
the fire broke out in an empty corridor where boxes of old documents were kept
He said the cause of the fire remains unknown
As a precaution we evacuated an area in the emergency department due to smoke
Due to the inability of the radiology department to operate
The patients who were already [at the hospital] and needed admission went through their admission process normally
The hospital will immediately return to full operation,” he said
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In the past week, scientists announced the discovery of ancient Roman ruins underneath the surface of the lake in Iznik, Turkey
But this was not just any archaeological discovery
They have may have chanced upon the ancient Basilica of the city of Nicaea (now Iznik)
one of Christianity's most historic sites and the place where the Church made its first official statement about the relationship between Jesus and God
“I’d been doing field surveys in Iznik since 2006 and hadn’t yet discovered a magnificent structure like that.”
Nicaea was a locus for commerce and politics
It was part of the Roman province of Bithnyia and Pontus and competed with rival city Nicomedia for the seat of the Roman governor (a kind of ancient capital city)
by the fourth century it had again risen to prominence as a military and administrative center for the eastern part of the Roman empire
following decades of tense and heated theological debate
the emperor Constantine convened a meeting of bishops in Nicaea to decide upon the central religious debates of the day
like other Roman emperors and administrators
was a strong believer in the principles of unity and uniformity
Theological disagreements about the nature of the relationship between Jesus and God the Father had already bubbled into public controversy in the Egyptian city of Alexandria
and Constantine wanted to put an end to the discord
There had been Church councils before Nicaea
but this was the first that endeavored to reach a consensus by involving global representatives
According to the Christian historian Sozomen
Constantine had Hosius of Cordoba (in Spain) invite the “most eminent men of the churches in every country.”
Contrary to many descriptions of this on the internet
both Alexander and Arius agreed that Jesus was the Son of God and God
on the basis of the opening to the Gospel of John
that Jesus was present for the creation of the universe
What they disagreed about was the sense in which Jesus was a God and whether or not he was equal to God the Father
Arius argued that “there was a time when [Jesus] was not.” It was a very brief moment
This meant that Jesus was subordinate to God the Father
maintained that Jesus and God the Father had always coexisted and were equal to one another
At stake in this debate were some fundamental philosophical principles that Christianity had inherited from Greek philosophers like Plato
Each group advocated for a different word to describe the relationship between Father and Son
Arius and his supporters wanted to say that Jesus was homoiousios (of a slightly different substance than the Father) and Alexander and his supporters wanted to say that he is homoousios (of the same substance as the Father)
the entire debate was over a single letter—an iota or “I”—from which we get the modern expressions “an iota of difference” and “a jot of difference.”
The debate at the council was highly contentious. According to a 14th century legend, St. Nicholas (of Santa Claus fame) actually punched Arius at one point in the proceedings
The council eventually sided with Alexander and signed a theological statement known as the Nicene Creed
The vote on the creed was not close: only 20 bishops did not vote for it and only three (Arius and his closest supporters) refused to sign it
the 17 who hadn’t voted for the creed initially were eventually coerced into supporting it by the emperor
Constantine didn’t vote but oversaw the proceedings
It’s difficult to overstate the importance of this moment
The Nicene Creed forms the basis for the modern creed used in churches all over the world today
has shown in an article for Past and Present
this legend is about smearing the teachings of Arius with the filth of excrement
But the legend bolstered the piety of the Council of Nicaea
those torn between an active beach vacation with lots of scuba diving and a religious pilgrimage no longer have to choose
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Young women just arrived from Asia Minor learn to sew; two refugees from Mugla get married; five men pose for a photograph in front of a painted backdrop
These and many more scenes captured by the photographic lens offer insight into the day-to-day lives of thousands of refugees who settled in Nea Kokkinia
after the 1922 Asia Minor Catastrophe and the 1923 population swaps
personal heirlooms and written material on those who moved into the settlement breathe life into the area’s history
These important historical archives on the biggest urban refugee settlement in Attica are being presented through May 19 at the Nikaia Municipal Art Gallery
Split into two – the first on the refugee settlement and the second on its photographers – the shows were inspired by the 100-year anniversary of its establishment
“The anniversary and the publication of my book are what prompted the thought of organizing a historical exhibition with different mementos
physical objects and photographs,” history researcher Kyriaki Papathanasopoulou
author of “The Refugee Settlement in Nikaia: Associations
Identities and Memories,” tells Kathimerini
examines how the refugees began to assimilate into their new surroundings
“It looks at the arrival of more than a million refugees in Piraeus
the reactions this caused and the new situation that developed,” says Papathanasopoulou
It also explores the various associations that emerged
mainly on the basis of where the refugees came from
and their importance in addressing the challenges of housing
was to “help the refugees become citizens and to get the papers they needed to conduct transactions with the Greek state
as well as to help them overcome bureaucratic obstacles
one of which was the fact that many of these refugees only spoke Turkish.”
The establishment of the biggest urban refugee settlement in Attica – with more than 30,000 residents hailing from many different parts of Asia Minor – in 1928 and its gradual modernization and expansion makes up the third part of the first show
“The neighborhoods that emerged tended to have distinct ethnocultural characteristics and reflected the refugees’ reminiscences of the places they left behind
economic and class status,” explains Papathanasopoulou
The unit “Reparations and Accommodation” focuses on how the refugees worked together to create a new town and to raise the standard of living at the neighborhood level through “beautification” associations
“They showed solidarity in order to improve their day-to-day lives
consistently making demands of the local administration or the state for infrastructure
education and schools,” says the historian
there is a special unit on the refugees’ political
professional/economic assimilation into Greek society
Most of Nea Kokkinia’s residents were working class and by May 1936 were organized into active unions
the most popular sport in those days and one for which they almost immediately created clubs upon arrival in Greece or continued those they had in Asia Minor
Associations for women began appearing in 1930
This was a time when women’s identity was changing
especially as they had to work to support their families,” says Papathanasopoulou
rebetiko flourished in these working-class neighborhoods
“because it related to the experiences of the refugees
to their hopes and their struggles for survival in their new homeland,” she adds
Titled “Nikaia’s Old Photographers,” the second exhibition has been curated by Maria Poulou
an art historian who is responsible for the municipal gallery
It comprises 130 shots taken by 25 photographers with links to the refugee settlement: professionals with studios in the area
known and unknown outdoor photographers and a few standout amateurs
Much of the material was brought together thanks to the significant efforts of photographer and researcher Vassilis Vasileiadis
a Nikaia native with family roots in Asia Minor
meaning that it also addresses the later settlers of Nikaia
the Peloponnese and the Ionian island of Kefalonia
Kathimerini asked the curator what the most interesting element about the first-generation refugee photographers was
the vast majority of the photographers [in the area] were from Asia Minor and those who had been born before 1900 had trained there too
They stand out for their outstanding technical skills
but also their good taste,” explains Poulou
who sees this as evidence of the broader cultural experiences these refugees had in Asia Minor
where photography as an art form had evolved quite significantly in its ports
revealed that Nea Kokkinia’s commercial photographers set up an association called Pheidias
“The name tells us that the photographers of Nea Kokkinia were aware of their own artistic merits
and this is how they established that,” she says
The refugee settlement of Nea Kokkinia may have grown and evolved into present-day Nikaia – a thriving suburb of roughly 83,000 residents – yet
as the photographer and researcher Vassilis Vasileiadis
who contributed extensively to the exhibition
the town has no monument marking its roots.“Disease
poverty and hunger claimed a lot of lives in the first few years of the refugees’ settling in Nea Kokkinia
Knowing this and having lived in this town myself
I feel that there is an unpaid debt to those people who suffered and to those who died,” he says.“This town needs to set an example; it needs to present some work of art
AEK has solidified its spot in second place after beating Ionikos in the mid-week (Round 14) matches of the Greek Super League
“Enosi” secured a 0-1 away win over the Nikaia side in the Hellenic championship’s 14th round thanks to a first-half goal from playmaker and captain Petros Mantalos (21’)
The match would have featured more goals if not for some strong goalkeeping performances
the lone AEK goal proving sufficient enough to maintain their five-point lead over PAOK
Aris escaped with a draw against OFI though will be disappointed they fumbled a golden opportunity to rise above the Cretan side on the ladder
OFI took the lead in the 15th minute with a header from defender Triantafyllos Pasalidis following a free kick
Aris earned a late penalty which was scored by playmaker and captain Bruno Gama (90’)
a disappointing finish for what would have been a major scalp for the Cretans
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PAOK have made a strong statement in the league after decimating near rivals PAS Giannina
overtaking them into third place on 25 points
The Thessaloniki giants earned a tremendous 0-4 victory over Giannina on Thursday morning
avenging their home defeat to them in the championship’s premiere round
Goals to midfielders Jasmin Kurtic (31’ pen.
63’) and Douglas (68’) and striker Chuba Akpom (89’) secured the result for the away side
Olympiacos’ star striker Youssef El Arabi bagged himself a hat trick to give his side a 0-3 win over Atromitos
El Arabi’s goals involved two penalties (36’
62’) as well as a left-footed strike from open play (50’)
Lamia managed a draw from 0-2 down to Volos
the visitors dropping points from a winning position for the second week in a row
Volos’ striker Tom Van Weert scored a brace (32’
the latter being a headed goal from a corner
Lamia got one back in the 59th thanks to a converted penalty from forward Bachana Arabuli before a header from midfielder Danny Bejarano made it level two minutes later
Asteras Tripolis managed a 1-0 success over Panetolikos thanks to a late winner from substitute forward Crespi in the 90+1st minute
The match between Apollon Smyrnis and Panathinaikos was postponed due to the Covid-19 cases at the “Light Brigade’s” camp
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described by Coeur de Lion as its only jewelry line that tells the time
German jewelry brand Coeur de Lion is adding a family of fashion watches to its Fall collection for the first time
typically selling in the $75 to $200 price range are distributed in the United States by Nikaia
Each of them is designed to complement the brand’s necklaces
particularly picking up the cubic style and colors of its jewelry
The all-ladies’ collection come in 34mm stainless-steel with dials featuring the signature squares of the brand
They use Japanese quartz movements and interchangeable Italian leather or fine mesh straps
the impact area of the site directed the design towards a strategy based on the function of events in the public sphere
the concept’s main objective was the creation of a new typology within the space capable of hosting non-predicited and spontaneous events by the citizens themselves
this interaction would turn the intervention site from a regional park into an active public space for the wider area of nikaia. winning third place in the architecture competition that called for the redesign
the concept borrows heavily from the theories of italian architect and surveyor giambattista nolli
nolli formulated a method of perceiving a city’s structure through the analogy of mass and void — public and private — introducing a strategy of exploiting empty space in urban design
nolli saw the city represented as an extensive mass that is then carved out to create interior space
these built areas are represented with black on the map
while white areas signify fields of possible events in the public sphere.
the proposal’s main objective was the creation of a new typology within the space
the papalampropoulos syriopoulou architecture bureau takes this idea and applies it to the vegetation surrounding the main park
the core of the park is formed as an empty space of possible events which is defined by the dense surrounding planting of the park’, explains the studio
‘the existing vegetation is enriched
while a clearing-square is created along the site: the central public space of the design.’ the relationship between ‘urban space’ and the dense vegetation of the park is consolidated through the bureau’s proposed creation of green ‘portals’ — man-made corridors through the greenery that provide a gradual transition between nikaia and the park proper.
the main square highlights the axis of the former cemetery and provides space for both fixed and temporary functions
a church, café and cinema-theatre are all proposed as permanent additions to the site
while temporary functions such as concerts
festivals and markets can also be accommodated
the ‘green mass’ surrounding the clearing hosts an artificial lake
as well as a memorial and museum of immigration and a recycling point.
the relation between ‘urban space’ and vegetation is consolidated through the bureau’s creation of green ‘portals’
man-made corridors through the vegetation provide a gradual transition between nikaia and the park proper
competition: redesign of the former municipal cemetery of nikaiastatus: architectural competition/ 3rd prize / municipality of nikaia-rentisyear: 2016location: ptolemaida
greecearchitects: leonidas papalampropoulos
georgia syriopouloustudio: papalampropoulos syriopoulou architecture bureau
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AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function
but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style
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A study conducted by the School of Architecture at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) has yielded intriguing insights into the present and future of one of the largest and best-preserved refugee settlements in Greece
involved on-site inspections at the building block level and documented over 1,200 refugee buildings
Eighty-five percent of them were found to be in good condition
This documentation could serve as the scientific basis for a comprehensive state intervention aimed at preserving this valuable residential ensemble
The “Research for the Preservation of the Refugee Architectural Heritage of Nikaia” was conducted on the centennial of the Asia Minor Disaster as Nikaia is home to one of the best-preserved refugee settlements in the country
The Urban Environment Lab at the NTUA’s School of Architecture undertook this challenging task through an agreement with the Municipality of Nikaia-Rentis in late 2022
The objective was to assess the current situation and evaluate the possibilities for repair and reuse based on scientific criteria encompassing urban planning
this marks the first extensive and comprehensive documentation of a refugee settlement
while others have undergone various modifications and additions by their owners
The NTUA documented a total of 1,282 refugee buildings in the area
but in the end we surpassed 1,200,” Nikos Belavilas
He highlighted the main challenge in Nikaia as abandonment and neglect
85 percent of the residences were found to be in good or moderate condition
Apart from the so-called “Germanika” structures
prefab houses provided by Germany as reparations to Greece after World War I
the remaining refugee buildings exhibit neoclassical architecture
many of these structures were repaired in the 1960s
and some received additional modifications during that period,” he said
only 55 percent of these buildings are currently inhabited
“This occurs either because residing in refugee neighborhoods is stigmatized or due to the compact size of the houses
usually two-roomed and lacking modern amenities
there is a reluctance to invest in transforming them into modern homes,” Belavilas said
The experts conducted additional research through the land registry
“The primary issue lies not in split ownership but in the economic incapacity of owners to undertake building repairs
A small number of owners lease these properties to migrants without proper maintenance,” he said
The study concludes with a proposal recommending the selection of a neighborhood consisting of five building blocks with attractive external courtyards
some located in a straight line from the city market and the metro station
to be included in a rehabilitation and resettlement program
Belavilas suggests that this program might be better suited for implementation by a university for the creation of student dormitories or the Ministry of Labor for the establishment of social housing
rather than being solely managed by the municipality
This could be achieved through a model similar to what the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) once employed
obtaining usage rights for 10-15 years in return
a subsidized repair operation could be initiated
with the state covering a substantial percentage and intervening in public space redevelopment,” he said
Nikaia stands as one of the 12 largest urban refugee settlements established in the wake of the Asia Minor Disaster
where Tzavella and Belogianni Nikou streets are presently located
the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Health
Welfare and Relief declared the expropriation of land north of the river
allocated to the Refugee Care Fund (TPP) for the establishment of a refugee settlement
marking the official founding of the Nea Kokkinia settlement
initiating an extensive urban development plan within the following year
the Committee for the Rehabilitation of Refugees (EAP) assumed responsibility for the work initiated by the TPP
The marks of the urban development plan and the efforts of TPP and EAP are still evident in the area
while others have undergone various modifications and additions by their owners or have been subject to abandonment
refugee homes are situated in the central part of the Municipal Community of Nikaia
spanning from Krini Square to below Amerikanidon Kyrion Street
The study classifies the refugee residences in Nikaia into four distinct areas: the Germanika
and sets of four single-story structures south of Amerikanidon Kyrion Street
This zone encompasses all six typologies of refugee residences
ranging from the Germanika structures of 38 sq.m
to two-story complexes featuring 8-16 residences
Density varies depending on the neighborhood
Greek and international artists join forces and change the city's cultural landscape
Whether you’re a fan of performing arts
step away from your screens and gear up for this month’s biggest events
September is bursting with new exhibitions to discover and irresistible cultural events
We’ve put September’s top arts & culture events under the spotlight to make sure you don’t miss a thing
A hilarious spectacle mirroring the complexity and violence of contemporary relationships and power struggles unfolds when three clowns show up and turn everything upside down
The roles are interpreted by three virtuoso performers
one of Aristophanes’ most explicitly political comedies
was presented with great success at provincial theatres around the country in a production directed by Konstantinos Rigos
It is now being presented at Athenian theatres from September 1 to 22 (Petras Theatre; School of Athens – Irene Pappas; Vrahon Theatre “Melina Mercouri”; and the Katrakeio Theatre of Nikaia)
Vrahon Theatre “Melina Mercouri”
Website: n.t.gr
being staged at its customary open-air location outside Zappeion Hall from September 3 to 19
honours the timeless value of books and sheds light on the cultural side of Athens
the book festival is paying tribute to the 200th anniversary of the Greek Revolution
Website: sekb.gr
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center’s Park Your Cinema open-air film screenings will continue into September
All films will be screened at the Panoramic Steps
Admission is free but online pre-registration is required
Address: Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
Website: snfcc.org
A celebration filled with colour and art from all over the world
creative workshops and new ideas awaits the public at the Melina Cultural Centre from September 3 to 12
and illustration aficionados will all gather for this event
Website: illustradays.gr
Director Argyro Hioti made her Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus debut this summer with Aristophanes’ “The Frogs” in a new modern Greek translation by poet Nikos Panagiotopoulos
Aristophanes’ protagonist heads to the underworld in search of a poet who can save the city
The production will be performed in Athens at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus on September 7
Tickets: VIP – €35; Zone A – €35; Zone B – €25; Zone C – €25; Zone D – €17; Zone E – €12; Zone F – €10
The dance production “The Space Cadet”
presented by the Third Planet group and choreographer Chloe Aligianni
bridges space science with lighting design
September 7-8 at the National Observatory of Athens
Website: noa.gr
The exhibition “Takis – Cosmos in Motion”
made possible by a grant from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)
presents 46 definitive sculptures by prominent visual artist Takis (Panayiotis Vassilakis
1925-2019) at the public spaces of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC)
Website: snfcc.org
The exhibition “Dress Like a Greek”
prepared to mark the 200th anniversary of the Greek Revolution in 1821
was launched in July and will run until the end of the year
displayed along the routes covered by incoming passengers at Athens International Airport
depict official Greek costumes introduced by Greece’s first royal couple
Website: aia.gr
Following a sold-out performance at the London Palladium as part of a world tour
the Led Zeppelin Symphonic is presented in Athens at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus on September 10 and 11
comprising a rock band and astonishing singers from London’s West End
joined by the Athens Philharmonia Pop Orchestra
will perform legendary rock band Led Zeppelin’s greatest hits
Highly acclaimed German tenor Jonas Kaufmann will perform one show
a unique recital with the Orchestra of the Greek National Opera
Kaufmann will perform arias by Giacomo Puccini
Sophocles’ satyr play “Ichneutae”
is presented September 16 at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Tickets: VIP – €35; Zone A – €35; Zone B – €25; Zone C – €25; Zone D – €17; Zone E – €12; Zone F – €10; Zone G – €10
inspired by Homer’s epic The Odyssey and two works by Hanna Krall
presents a woman’s Odyssey during World War II
In his “Odyssey: A Story for Hollywood”
a modern-day Penelope risks her life to ensure her husband’s return home
The story is tailor-made for a Hollywood movie
Tickets: Tickets: VIP – €40; Zone A – €30; Students/Artist union card holders – €24; Zone B – €20
Students/ Artist union card holders – €16; Disabled persons/unemployed/art school students – €5
Address: 260 Pireos (entrance from Pireos St only)
Monica Belluccci will be at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus on September 21
22 and 23 for the play “Maria Callas: Letters & Memories”
Belluccci will be musically accompanied by the Camerata – Friends of Music Orchestra
conducted by prominent Greek maestro Giorgos Petrou
Tickets: Tickets: VIP 1 – €120; VIP 2 – €100; Zone A – €90; Zone B – €70; Zone C – €60; Zone D – €45; Zone E – €30; restricted view seats €10 Online: Ticketservices.gr
The Greek National Opera presents an operatic project about Maria Callas by the priestess of performance art Marina Abramovic at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center’s Stavros Niarchos Hall on September 24
This project is a co-production of Greek National Opera
the Opera national de Paris and the Teatro di San Carlo of Naples
restricted view seats €10 Online: Ticketservices.gr
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
Website: nationalopera.gr
Unconventional British group Tiger Lillies returns to Athens for an intriguing show entitled “The Crack of Doom and other quarantine tales” at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus on September 29
The Grammy-nominated act will premiere its new album “Greek Songs” along with material recorded during lockdown and selections from a 30-year career
Tickets: Upper Zones: €25, €30, €35, €40; Lower Zones: €50, €60, €70, €80; Disabled persons €25. On sale at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus box office Mon-Sun, 10:00-14:00 and on the day of the performance, subject to availability, 18:00-21:00. Online: greekfestival.gr, tameia@greekfestival.gr
The Museum of Cycladic Art presents a significant and extensive archaeological exhibition titled “Kallos: The Ultimate Beauty”
curated by the museum’s director Professor Nicholas Chr
The exhibition will include 300 artefacts from museums and collections in Greece
Time: Mon-Wed-Fri-Sat: 10:00-17:00; Thu 10:00-20:00; Sun: 11:00-17:00
Website: : www.cycladic.gr
Music icon Sting returns to the Odeon of Herodes Atticus for two exciting evenings on September 30 and October 1
The long-serving performer will be joined by his son Joe Sumner as well as an electric rock band line-up comprising Dominic Miller (guitar)
Tickets: VIP – €275; Zone A – €159.50; Zone B – €118.80; Zone C – €96.80; Zone D – €79.20; Zone E – €74.80; Zone F – €57.20; Disabled persons: €44. Advance tickets: www.highpriority.gr www.ticketmaster.gr
An exhibition by Jannis Psychopedis entitled “Figures of ‘21” includes paintings
all recent work created by the artist during the lockdown period
It was inspired by thoughts and contemplation in connection with the 200th anniversary of the Greek Revolution in 1821
The exhibition will run until the end of October
€3 at the museum or online through tickets.benaki.org
Website: benaki.org
The municipal council of Nikaia-Ag. Ioannis Rentis unanimously decided during yesterday’s session to seal off the recreational activities of the business operating under the name “FUNTASTIC LAND SINGLE-MEMBER S.A.” (“Allou
“the operating license expired on December 19
all the necessary documentation required by law for its renewal has not been submitted.”
stated:“The Municipality and the Competent Licensing Department for Commercial Activities had timely informed the administrators of ‘Allou
Fun Park’ about the submission of the necessary renewal documents
the process of submitting the documents has not progressed
and prioritizing the safety of children and adherence to the law
the City Council unanimously decided to seal off the recreational games
We urge the administrators of the business to immediately comply with the procedures stipulated by law so that the possibility of the games reopening can be considered in the future.”
It is worth noting that just a few days ago
children were trapped for 15 minutes in a ride at “Allou
Visitors to the Athens amusement park reported that due to a malfunction
the ride remained stuck in the air for 15 to 20 minutes
resulting in children being stranded at a considerable altitude
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Allou! Fun Park issued a statement regarding the decision of the Municipality of Nikaia – Agios Ioannis Rentis to shut down its operations
has passed all necessary safety inspections
and is always fully compliant with the regulations set forth by the relevant authorities
we submitted (protocol numbers for installation approval: 48024 – 19/12/2024 and for operating license approval: 48025 – 19/12/2024) all the required documents to the Municipality of Agios Ioannis Rentis for the renewal of the operating license
the TUV certification authority has submitted all necessary certifications for all the rides at Allou
which are required for the renewal of the license
The renewal of the operating license will be finalized with the formation and decision of the relevant committee from the Municipality of Agios Ioannis Rentis
which we hope will take place in the coming days
We are at the disposal of the authorities to ensure the procedures for the renewal of the operating license are completed promptly.”
It is reminded that the municipal council of Nikaia-Agios Ioannis Rentis unanimously decided during its meeting yesterday to shut down the recreational activities of the business under the name “FUNTASTIC LAND SINGLE-MEMBER S.A.” (“Allou
as stated in a related press release: “Its operating license expired on December 19
all documents required by law for its renewal have not been submitted.”
stated:“The Municipality and the Responsible Licensing Department for Commercial Activities had timely informed the managers of Allou
Fun Park about the submission of the necessary renewal documents
Following my recommendation and prioritizing the safety of children and adherence to the law
the City Council unanimously decided to seal off the recreational rides
We call on the business managers to promptly comply with the procedures stipulated by law so that the possibility of reopening the rides can be considered in the future.”