INNOVATION - Artificial Hand for Handicapped

17-year old school student, Harris Ioannou was received the 1^st place at a European Contest for new scientists, held  last September in Bratislava (Slovakia).

INNOVATION - Greek Beer Receives the 1st Place in 'Sial D’Or Awards', Paris

A 100% Greek in origin and production beer was awarded with the 1^st prize during the global “Sial D’Or” competition, which took place last October, 21^st, in Paris.

HEALTH -Nasal Spray to Replace Insulin Injection

A nasal spray will replace insulin injection in the future.

INNOVATION: Reptile Robots In The Service of Serious Disasters

A new technology comes to impress and save lives.

INNOVATION - 1st Greek Hydrogen Car!

A Hydrogen car, ready to go on sale, is constructed at the Technical University of Crete (TUC).

INNOVATION - Natural Air Purifier To Eliminates Home's Toxins

An air purifier that combines the latest technology along with nature’s benefits was developed in 2007, in a scientific experiment by French designer Mathieu Lehanneur and David Edwards, professor in Harvard.

HEALTH - No More Painful Needle Piercings!

A team of researchers at Seoul National University in South Korea, is revolutionizing the way vaccines are done today, as well as all other treatments that require an injection.

PERSONAL STORIES - 17-Year Old To Have Built A Breast Cancer Detection System!

17-year old Brittany Wegner was the winner of Google Science Fair 2012,  for her project, building a breast cancer detection system!

PERSONAL STORIES - Europe's Most Polyglot Man!

Europe's most polyglot man, is Greek!

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INNOVATION – The "Office Of The Future" Designed By A Greek

Greek designer Athanasia Livaditou, excelled in the Italian contest «Unexpected Design Competition», receiving the   “A 'Silver Award Design”, for its originality as well as it’s innovative in design.

TECHNOLOGY – Robots...Jailers!

Jailers ... robots will be tested, in the prisons of South Korea!

ECO NEWS - Pioneering Project: Producing Energy from Water Currents

Renes Development (a company working on the field of renewable resources in Greece) has applied to the Regulatory Energy Authority for the construction of a project that will collect underwater currents to produce electricity.

HEALTH - Tips To Reduce Dietary Fat

Initiating a diet after a long and relaxing summer holiday is not an easy task. In doing so, below you will find some easy-to-follow tip in order to reduce dietary fat.

PERSONAL STORIES - Philippe Croizon

Philippe Croizon is a great example of what an individual can accomplish against fears and personal restraints;  

INNOVATION - Organic Jeans

Organic jeans may be the new trend for both power and resource savings. However, how could this be achieved?

TECHNOLOGY - 24Year Old Greek, Designed the Car of 2025!

24-year old Giorgos Chronakis from Crete, gained the first place in the annual competition for graduates organized by major automakers.

SCIENCE - No More Teeth Fillings?

A research developed by specialist from Yale University (USA) & University of Chile promises decay 'immunity' to our teeth.

COMMUNITY - Greece: Beach for People with Mobility Problems

Municipality of Malevizi in Crete, gave a beach in use, provided with special facilities for disabled people in Lygaria Gulf.

PERSONAL STORIES - Best Young Researcher Award

Greek Phd in Biology, Dr. Zaharoula Nikolakopoulou of Queen Mary University (London) won worldwide acclaim for her work, winning the award for best young researcher.

SCIENCE- Human Bone From Patient's Stem Cells!

Scientists managed to create in the laboratory human bone from stem cell! This evolutionary method makes fractures repaired or even replaced entirely problematic bones with artificial limbs, coming essentially from the patient's body.

BUSINESS - The Greek Who Introduced Japanese Into Greek Procucts

Mr. Thanasis Fraghis, managed to introduce Japanese people into consuming Greek authentic products. How did he do so?

INNOVATION - 4th International Award in Economical Car for the Technical University of Crete

Technical University of Crete (TUC)  won the 4th place in an international competition fuel economy, Shell Eco Marathon 2012, held from 14 to 19 May in Rotterdam, Holland. The aim of the competition was to achieve the lowest possible fuel consumption regardless the fuel used.

HEALTH - Alzheimer Diagnosis Predicted 10 Years in Advance!

Brain MRI in healthy people may reveal symptoms of Alzheimer about a decade before it s possible clinical diagnosis. 

PERSONAL STORIES - Silver Medal for Greece in the 20th Inernational Philosophy Olympiad

Greek High school student Mirto Vlazaki won the Silver medal at the 20th International Philosophy Olympiad held in Oslo from 16th -20th May 2012.

HEALTH - First Crossover Intercontinental Kidney Transplantation Accomplished!

The first intercontinental kidney transplants worldwide was announced by the Greek Ambassador in the United States and the U.S. assistant secretary of state, along with the medical staff contributed to the project.

SCIENCE - Tomato DNA Broken: Is A Fruit or A Vegetable?

For the first time scientists have managed to crack the genetic code of  tomato

TECHNOLOGY - Space GPS to Guide Vessels

Researchers at the Max Planck Institute in Leipzig (Germany) are developing a technology that helps the spacecraft  not lose their way. 

SCIENCE- 2nd European Position for Space Satellite Project by Greek Students!

Students of the 3rd High School of Mytilene (Greece) won the second place in the European Space Contest «CanSat», held in Norway. The mission of Mytilene, was the only Greek participation in all school teams from 14 European countries. The first place took the team of Scotland, while the third, the team of Portugal.

BUSINESS - Beer from Corfu (Greece) at London Olympics!

All of us know beers such as Amstel and Heiken, that most of us drink at bar, with friends or during a football game. What is unknown, is the variety of Greek beers, that can compete the aforementioned brands.

ECO NEWS - Rubber Tiles Generate Electricity from Pedestrians

Electric energy  will be produced by the walk of this summer's guests to one of the largest shopping centers in Europe, Westfield Stratford in east London.

SCIENCE - Medicine Award (InBev-BAILLET LATOUR Health 2013)

Since 1977, the Private Belgian Foundation  InBev-BAILLET LATOUR, has established an International Award for the improvement of human health.

SCIENCE - 16-Year Old Genious Solves Newton Riddle!

For 350 years  mathematicians all over the world have been trying to solve the puzzle of Newton!

COMMUNITY - 150Kg of Clothes Flew from Paris to Greece!

PERSONAL STORIES - 3Continent Bike Ride to Raise Money for a Child, Non-Profit Organization!

COMMUNITY - Social Dentistry to be Opened in Kastoria

COMMUNITY - Social Practice Opened in Aigio (Greece)

PERSONAL STORIES - Greek Student Receives Golden Medal in Mathematics

Panagiotis Lolas, a high school student from Trikala (Greece), won the gold medal at the 29th Balkan Mathematical Olympiad held in Antalya (Turkey).

ECO NEWS - Bioclimatic Schools in Greece

"Green" school complexes, which are based on bioclimatic design will operate using renewable energy and eco-friendly materials (i.e.wood)  are beeing designed/ are under construction in Greece. Places to host such bioclimatic schools are Preveza, Katerini, Kozani and Crete.

HEALTH - Control Your Appetite Using Spices

PERSONAL STORIES - Business To Be Given to Unemployed!

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INNOVATION - Spoon Counts..How Salty the Food Is!

INNOVATION - Dancing Robot!

Students ot the Technological Institution of  Piraeus (Greece) united their imagination to design and create a dancing robot!

SCIENCE - Contact Lenses Offer Superhuman Vision!

A new discovery in contact lenses's technology seems to go the science of optics further ahead.

SCIENCE - Computer-based Psychiatrists

British researchers claim that computers can become psychiatrists,as in the years to come they will be programmed to predict if a person will gain a mental illness/disorder, giving doctors the opportunity for an early intervention.

PERSONAL STORIES - Girl Without Hands Wins Calligraphy Prize!

PERSONAL STORIES - Chinese Cyclist Goes to London via Greece!

This story demonstrates that if we have strong will and faith,we can make miracles! Such an example is the adventure of Chen Guanming.

PSYCHOLOGY - Mental Detoxification

Many times we feel tired not only physically but mentally too. Therefore, a mental detoxification is necessary, to get rid of what makes us sad, upset, stressed and lead us to negative thoughts, behaviours, anxiety, remorse and guilt.

INNOVATION - 'Clouds' In Your Room!

It seems unbelievable, but it is true, as the Dutch artist Berndnaut Smilde was able to create clouds in an interior space! 

ENVIRONMENT - Giant Water Lily!

The largest water lilies in the world, are located in the shallow waters of the Amazon!

TECHNOLOGY - The Largest Computer in the World!

The biggest and fastest computer in the world is under construction in order to study the mysteries of universe. 

HISTORY - Why is Greenwichthe Center of the Universal Time?

Aren't there times that this question pops into our minds? Why this particular location to be the center of world time and not another city, e.g. Athens or Madrid? This choise wasn't given in random.

TECHNOLOGY - Octavia the..Firefighter Robot!

A sophisticated weapon in the battle of fighting fires "throwing" the U.S. Navy. The name of this Octavia and is a robot. 

SOCIETY - Pigi Serrwn: The First Greek Village to use Drachma!

In popular assembly held in Pigi (Serres), the approximately 2,000 villagers-mostly elderly-decided to use in their daily trade, drachma.

HEALTH - Ralph The Volunteer Dog Driver

Ralf is a sweet dog, slightly longer than the others, Schnauzer breed. 

HEALTH - Sugar: As Addictive As Cocaine!

Did you know that sugar is as addictive as cocaine?

HEALTH – Tips To Quit Smoking Easily

Do you want t to quit smoking and do not know how? Is it difficult to take the big decision to cut it immediately?

SOCIETY - First Internet Café for Women in Afghanistan!

The first women-only Internet café,opened in Afghanistan. The operation of the store was greeted with enthusiasm, as the Afghans have for the first time the opportunity to go online and contact with the world.

TECHNOLOGY - Greek Students "Illuminate" Facebook!

Two greek students of Athens University of Economics and business, Alexis Tzanetopoulos and Filippos Protogeridis, were awarded in a competition organized by Microsoft Imagine Cup 2011 in the Category  Computer Application Development’ for their innovative formula under the greek name eclipsis.

COMMUNITY - Social Solidarity Network of operators of Thessaloniki

Establishing a network of Social Solidarity and Assistance, offering support to vulnerable groups and charities, have gone six productive players in Northern Greece, led by the Federation of Industries (FING).

HEALTH - A Trick to Eat Less!

 Is there a way to stop snacking? Yes, there is, as researchers have found a perfect trick that can us stop snacking, in no time, without being noticed!

SOCIETY - A Child Organization that Needs Help!

The volunteer, non-profit organization for children, "Child's Smile", has made its presence notable during the past 15+1 years by offering love and shelter to children that are neglected by their families mentally as well as physically.

SCIENCE - The Miracle of Life Never Seen Before, from a Greek Scientist

Have you ever seen what happens in the female during the 9 months of pregnancy, in a 9-minute video?

TECHNOLOGY - Free e-books from the British Library

The British Library opens its resources of knowledge digitally. 

COMMUNITY - Social Solidarity Teaching in Malevizi (Greece)

Teachers of High School of Malevizi,in Crete, took the initiative to initiate Social Tuition to help students that are financially weak.

SCIENCE - Greek Scientist Receives Award in Astrophysics

Dr. Chryssa Kouveliotou  received the "Astrophysics Daniel Heineman 2012» Prize as a recognition of excellence in Astrophysics.

COMMUNITY- We can!

"We can " is an initiative of volunteers and companies that focus combats waste of food to spare, and act in favor of the exploitation of charitable purpose in Greece.

ECOLOGY - The first church out of recyclable materials is in Scotland!

The first Church of recycled and natural materials will be built in Scotland, near Milton in Glasgow.

ORGANIC NEWS - International Award for Greek Biological Honey

International Award for Greek Biological Honey

During the 5th annual Biological Honey Competition BIOLMIEL, in Vibo Valentia (Calabria) of Italy, Biological Honey producers took part from many countries. Among these countries was Greece, with long tradition in honey recognized globally.

INNOVATION - Dog's WC

The dog first toilet is actually located in the municipality Evosmos (Thessaloniki)!

INNOVATION - At the bottom of the sea with Google Earth!

 After land mapping, here comes sea mapping!

GENERAL - Unbeleivable shoe Trick!

After this trick, you will be amazed by the perfection of numbers!

TECHNOLOGY - Robot Painting Portraits in Three Minutes!

Researchers of the German Fraunhofer Institute presented at the international exhibition CeBIT technology in Hanover, a robot that draws a portrait of a posing person with a remarkable accuracy in just three minutes!

WOMAN’S HEALTH – The Ideal Heel for better Body Posture

 

Heels  are not only an essential  accessory but an ally for personal health and correct orthopedic  body posture.

SOCIETY – Disney Announces ‘We support Heroes’ Program

Walt Disney Company, announces  proposing  employment to at least 1,000 veterans soldiers after their return from the front over the next three years.

HEALTH - James’s best friend helps him to hear!

 James has a precious four-legged friend, Kurt: a trained dog that listens to what James can not hear.

DISCOVERY - On the Trail of Lost Mural by Leonardo da Vinci

Traces of an unfinished painting by Leonardo da Vinci researchers believe to gave discovered in Florence.

INNOVATION - Do your girls love Hello Kitty?

EVA Air launched Hello Kitty in 3 planes of the company non only in the exterior, but the interior, where passengers have access to more than 100 items of their favorite cartoon!

LIFE - Mr. Happy Man!

Johnny Barnes is an 88-year old man from Bermuda that never loses his optimism in life and aims to convey the good mood around the world!

HEALTH - Heroin Detoxification by a Vaccin!

Mexican scientists already test successfully in animals a vaccine that can help to detoxification  from heroin, as it makes the body less prone to pleasure effects caused by the drug.

ORGANIC NEWS - Award Received for Greek Biological Olives

2012 brought another distinction for the Agricultural Cooperation of Rovies (Evoia, Greece).

TECHNOLOGY - Greek Social Network!!

An attempt for a Greek social network has initiated by the students of Informatics Faculty, from Technological Institution of Athens.

COMMUNITY - Theater with no tickets but food!

Actors of the National Theatre of Northern Greece (NTNG) proposes, direct and interpret works of the world's favorite repertoire, enabling people to attend performances and without buying a ticket!

SOCIETY - Cyprus sent a Container of Food Products to Greece

SOCIETY – Now: Social Conservatory!

The Social Conservatory is a pilot program launched in February the 20th, 2012.

SOCIETY - First: Social Grocery; Next: Social Pharmacy

After the “Social Grocery” program, Social Pharmacy was next.

SOCIETY - Social Grocery

 "Social Grocery" initiative was  launched by the Municipality of Athens (Greece) in 2007 and slowly spread to other regions of the country.

HEALTH – Baby born 750 (!) meters over the sea!

SOCIETY - Greeks say NO to German products