Stavros

At the heart of the tribute to the iconic Kokkinou - Kourkoulas architectural office was a ceremony of reflection, celebration, and loss. The event, held in the majestic auditorium of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, marked not only a professional milestone but the passing of one of its founding figures.

A life between the US and Europe, studies at top private schools and universities, vacations on a private island, wild parties and extravagant galas, hanging out with Hollywood stars and women “slaughtering” for his sake, until he found his “port” in the eyes of Dasha Zhukova, they had a fairy-tale wedding and, a few days ago, welcomed their third child.

The Hellenic Confederation of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (ESEE) has identified serious irregularities in the functioning of the banking system in Greece, noting that, in addition to charging high interest rates, Greek banks are not fulfilling their essential role, that of granting loans.

The Acropolis Museum, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC), the Thessaloniki Metro: three important projects that constitute landmarks of a modern and evolving Greece. The museum is visited by tens of thousands of tourists and represents one of Greece's most compelling arguments for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures.

For the eighth consecutive year, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) illuminates the Christmas season, inviting visitors to a dazzling artistic experience.

The Attica Regional Authority has presented a new initiative aimed at tackling key challenges faced by the Greek capital, which includes 280 projects of varying sizes and importance, with a total budget of 2.16 billion euros.

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) will kick off the holiday season with its annual Christmas lighting ceremony, hosted by actress Smaragda Karydi. The event will take place on Sunday, December 1st, at 7:00 PM.

Progress on the construction of the Holocaust Museum of Greece in Thessaloniki, scheduled for completion by the end of 2026, will be the focus of a meeting between President Katerina Sakellaropoulou and her German counterpart, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, in the northern port city on Tuesday.

The American Hellenic Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) is organizing its 22nd Corporate Responsibility Conference at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center on Tuesday.

This will constitute an influential dialogue on the future of sustainability, titled "Pale Blue Dot."

For more information, log on to amcham.gr.

Many years ago, Stavros Xarchakos hosted a dear friend, a renowned singer, at his second home in Aegina. During their stay on the island, he wanted to show him the beautiful Temple of Aphaia. Upon their arrival, the friend entered the temple and was left speechless with awe.