October 1, World Vegetarian Day, can easily become just another commemorative occasion: a social media post, a symbolic menu, a few kind words. This year, we want to approach it as an opportunity to RAISE AWARENESS FOR EVERYONE. The Simple Question That Isn’t So Simple Dining out in Greece has long been a social ritual, …
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On the weekend of September 26 and 27, 2026, the Kypseli Municipal Market became a meeting, celebration, and information hub for everyone interested in vegetarianism and veganism. HellasVeg was there with veggiemap.gr, as part of the Vegan Vibes September festival. Organization The two-day event was organized by Vegan Life, under the auspices of the Municipality …
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American Agricultural School, September 4, 2026 The 4th meeting of the National Dialogue on the new CAP 2028–2034 took place on Friday, September 4, 2026, in the green surroundings of the American Farm School of Thessaloniki. The 5-hours long meeting was organized by the Ministry of Agriculture Development and Food (Minagric), which was represented by …
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The Hellenic Vegetarian Association, HellasVeg, is delighted to announce the renewal of its collaboration with the leading American university Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) for the second consecutive year. Our shared goal? The evolution of VeggieMap, the ultimate digital guide for vegetarianism in Greece. How did the need for a vegetarian map arise? HellasVeg’s 2022 research highlighted …
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With thousands of visitors and strong interest, the Vegan Life Festival 2025 has returned to Athens, confirming its status as the largest vegan event in Greece. The event, held since 2016 and this year under the auspices of the Municipality of Athens, gathered people of all ages around topics of nutrition, environment, health, and social …
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The Hellenic Vegetarian Association, HellasVeg, actively participated in the Vegan Life Festival 2025, showcasing initiatives that highlight both the development and promotion of vegetarian nutrition in Greece. The festival took place on October 4th and 5th in the Technopolis area of the Municipality of Athens, in Gazi, attracting a large number of visitors and gaining …
European Alliance Calls on Parliament to Reject Commission’s Proposal to Ban Terms like “Burger” and “Sausage” from Plant-Based Products A broad coalition of NGOs, consumer organizations, environmental groups, and food companies in Europe is joining forces against the proposed restrictions on the naming of plant-based products on supermarket shelves. The European Commission proposes a ban …
The Hellenic Vegetarian Association (HellasVeg) is closely monitoring the recent developments in Brussels and expresses its disappointment regarding the recent decision of the European Parliament (08/09/2025), which voted for a proposal to prohibit the use of terms such as “burger,” “sausage,” and “steak” for plant-based products. The Paradox of this Vote It raises an issue …
The Hellenic Vegetarian Association, HellasVeg, presents the results of a recent groundbreaking study it conducted on identifying consumer behaviors and market trends in Thessaloniki regarding vegan cosmetics. This is a local-scale research initiative carried out by HellasVeg in collaboration with a qualified team of students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Massachusetts (USA). Specifically, four …
HellasVeg and Panorama Tennis Academy (P.T.A.) continue their strong partnership in 2025, offering the children of the Summer Tennis Camp healthy and delicious vegetarian snacks. Following the successful initiative of 2023, this remarkable collaboration returns with the aim of promoting to children and young people the value of learning and entertainment through sports, combined with …
