D GROUP is moving forward with a new investment in the heart of Athens, aimed at upgrading and reopening the historic Hollywood Arcade on Akadimias Street.
The €2.5 million investment involves the complete redevelopment of the arcade and the creation of a new gastronomic destination under the name “Stoa D100.”
According to a Financial Report article, the new Stoa D100 is planned to host five different food and beverage concepts, offering a diverse range of options, from Greek cuisine and meat dishes to sushi, a wine bar, coffee and waffles.
The design envisions a unified aesthetic throughout the space, while preserving distinctive architectural elements of the historic arcade, including its marble features and characteristic mosaic flooring.
The investment aims to create a new meeting point in the heart of Athens, appealing to local residents and professionals working in the city centre, as well as visitors to the Greek capital.
At the same time, according to the initial plans, the investment is expected to create approximately 60 new jobs.
The new investment by D GROUP President Dr. Dimitris Derpanis forms part of the Group’s broader business activity and adds to the development projects already underway.
Stoa D100 aspires to breathe new life into a historic landmark in Athens, combining the identity and character of the space with contemporary dining and entertainment experiences.
Source: Financial Report
“Hollywood Arcade Comes Back to Life: €2.5 Million Investment on Akadimias Street by Dimitris Derpanis”
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The D GROUP at the event organized by the Region of Western Macedonia in Syntagma
Western Macedonia’s dynamic transition into a new era was marked by the highly successful event held on Thursday, September 24, in the Multipurpose Hall of the Syntagma Metro Station. The event, which brought together leading institutional representatives, was highlighted by the keynote presentation by the President of the D GROUP, Dr. Dimitris Derpanis, who announced the strategic plan for the “next chapter” of the Vasilitsa National Ski Center.
Joining Forces for “A Region in Transition”
The event highlighted a cohesive vision for the region. Opening remarks were delivered by the Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance, Mr. Nikos Papathanasis, and the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ms. Anna Karamanli, who emphasized the importance of tourism and economic revitalization. The Regional Governor of Western Macedonia, Mr. Georgios Amanatidis, outlined the vision for “a place that is changing,” while the Deputy Regional Governor for Tourism, Culture, and Environment, Dr. Polytimi Farmaki, highlighted the region’s authenticity as “a place you always return to.”
The Driving Force: The Vision of D GROUP and Dr. Derpanis
The highlight of the event, which transformed the Region’s vision into tangible reality, was the speech by Dr. Dimitris Derpanis. The President of D GROUP presented the plan for U Resort, a Group company that, through a 36-million-euro investment, will undertake the complete redevelopment, radical modernization, and operation of the Vasilitsa Ski Center for the next 40 years.
“Our plan involves a complete transformation that will benefit Western Macedonia, Epirus, and the entire country as a whole,” emphasized Dr. Derpanis, explaining how Vasilitsa is now being transformed into a year-round mountain destination that connects visitors with the natural beauty, traditions, and new culinary trends of the Pindus Mountains.
These ambitious projects, with reconstruction set to begin on April 1, 2027, include:
- Exemplary Hospitality: The creation of a 4-star hotel, a state-of-the-art chalet, and a luxurious alpine village.
Skiing Excellence & Recreation: Modernization of the ski lifts, starting immediately with the historic “Philippos” line, and the creation of an iconic umbrella bar at the highest point. - Accessibility for All: Redesign of a smart parking system with a strong emphasis on equal and unimpeded accessibility for people with disabilities across all facilities.
- Investment in Elite Sports: Creation of a state-of-the-art, cutting-edge fitness center and an Olympic-sized indoor pool—facilities that will serve as an altitude training center for national teams and professional clubs.
Conference Tourism: Construction of an exhibition center and amphitheater to host high-profile events.
With this strategic investment, the D GROUP and U Resort are demonstrating their confidence in the potential of Western Macedonia by creating a destination of international renown.
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MEGA visited the booth of U RESORT, a member of the D GROUP, as part of the two-day event “Next Stop: Western Macedonia,” which took place on September 24 and 25 at the Syntagma Metro station.
The report showcased the vision for a new era at the Vasilitsa National Ski Center and its transformation into a modern, four-season mountain destination with year-round tourism.
The President of D GROUP, Dr. Dimitris Derpanis, spoke to MEGA’s camera about the comprehensive redevelopment of the area and the opportunities it creates for new jobs, the local economy, and the development of Western Macedonia.
D GROUP at the Event of the Region of Western Macedonia in Syntagma
The dynamic transition of Western Macedonia into a new era was sealed by the highly successful event held on Thursday, September 24, at the Multi-Purpose Hall of the Syntagma Metro Station. The event, which brought together top institutional representatives, was highlighted by the flagship presentation by the President of D GROUP, Dr. Dimitris Derpanis, who announced the strategic master plan for the “next day” of the Vasilitsa National Ski Center.
Joining Forces for a “Region in Transition” The event showcased a cohesive vision for the area. Opening remarks were delivered by the Alternate Minister of National Economy & Finance, Mr. Nikos Papathanasis, and the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ms. Anna Karamanli, emphasizing the importance of tourism and economic upgrading. The Regional Governor of Western Macedonia, Mr. Georgios Amanatidis, analyzed the plan for “a region that is changing,” while the Vice-Governor of Tourism, Culture, and Environment, Dr. Politimi Farmaki, highlighted the region’s authenticity as “a place you always return to.” Dozens of local government officials from Kozani, Grevena, and Florina were also present, confirming the support of the local community.
The Driving Force: The Vision of D GROUP and Dr. Derpanis The highlight of the event, which turned the Region’s vision into a tangible reality, was the speech by Dr. Dimitris Derpanis. The President of D GROUP presented the plan of U Resort, a company belonging to the Group, which is undertaking—through a €36 million investment—the complete redevelopment, radical modernization, and operation of the Vasilitsa Ski Center for the next 40 years.
“Our plan concerns a total transformation that will help Western Macedonia, Epirus, and the country as a whole,” emphasized Dr. Derpanis, analyzing how Vasilitsa is being transformed into a 4-season mountain destination that connects visitors with the natural wealth, tradition, and new culinary trends of Pindus.
The transformative projects, scheduled to break ground on April 1, 2027, include:
Model Hospitality: Creation of a 4-star hotel unit, a state-of-the-art chalet, and a luxury alpine village.
Skiing Excellence & Recreation: Modernization of the ski lifts—starting immediately with the historic “Filippos” line—and the creation of an iconic umbrella bar at the highest peak.
Accessibility for All: Redesign of smart parking facilities with absolute emphasis on equal and unobstructed access for People with Disabilities (PwD) across all facilities.
Investment in High-Performance Sports: Creation of a cutting-edge gym and an indoor Olympic-sized swimming pool—facilities that will serve as an altitude training center for national delegations and professional teams.
Conference Tourism: Construction of an exhibition center and amphitheater to host high-profile events.
With this strategic investment, D GROUP and U Resort demonstrate in practice their trust in the potential of Western Macedonia, creating a destination of international prestige.
The 1st Pan-Hellenic Forum on Non-Formal Education & Certification 2026, organized by D GROUP with massive participation, redefined the roadmap for the future of the vocational training and certification sector. The conference took place on August 31 and September 1, 2026, at THE STANLEY Hotel in Athens. Centered on the themes “Redefining the Future” and “Innovation at the Heart of Education,” the Forum served as a premier institutional gathering for the advancement of education in Greece.
The conference proceedings opened with a welcome message from the Minister of Labor and Social Security, Ms. Niki Kerameos, followed immediately by remarks from the president of the D GROUP, Dr. Dimitris Derpanis. Dr. Derpanis presented the Group’s strategic vision, announcing landmark initiatives to shield the market, such as the complete transition to remote exams starting in October 2026 to ensure absolute transparency, as well as the provision of technological and communication tools to the network of partners through the Group’s new companies, D Talos and ADaMΑ.
The event was attended by prominent institutional representatives, market leaders, media figures, and members of the academic and educational community, who presented their own roadmap for upskilling. The strategic remarks by the keynote speakers made a particularly strong impression:
- Dr. Yannis Hatzitheodosiou (President of the Hellenic Association of Employers)
- Mr. Evangelos Konstantinou (CEO of the Hellenic Organization for the Development of Human Resources)
- Mr. George Kavvathas (President of the General Confederation of Greek Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises)
- Mr. George Christopoulos (President of OIELE)
- Mr. Dimitris Ramantzas (President of the So Easy Educational Group)
- Mr. George Chionis (Commercial Director of the EUROGNOSIS Group)
- By Mr. Christos Trapalis (Director of the Accreditation Directorate for Certification Bodies at ESYD)
- Ms. Zoe Hatzis (Vice President of D GROUP & President of UCERT).
- Mr. Syros Koskovolis (President of PASEKALO)
The heads of the D GROUP companies also took the stage at the Forum, highlighting the Group’s strong synergies: UCERT’s General Manager, Ms. Kelly Manitara, emphasized the role of certification as a passport to professional mobility, while U STUDIES’ General Manager, Mr. Ioannis Karanikas, focused on high-quality training as an urgent necessity in a rapidly changing job market, highlighting the Group’s commitment to high-value-added educational programs, both co-funded and self-funded.
Aristides Chronakis, General Manager of the newly established IT and technology company D Talos, presented the digital transformation of education through secure cloud ecosystems, while the General Manager of ADaMΑ, the Group’s new advertising agency, Ms. Christiana Mantalvanou, highlighted the Management’s generous support for the digital and communications upgrade of the affiliated Lifelong Learning Centers (LLLCs).
The General Manager of U Consulting, Mr. Alexis Soukas, presented the consulting firm’s services and the growth opportunities available to companies operating in the field of non-formal education, while the General Manager of U Constructions, Mr. Fragiskos Droggitis, highlighted the need for certified technical personnel in modern, green infrastructure.
The eloquent remarks by the CEO of U RESORT, Mr. Yiannis Litos, clearly articulated the company’s vision to create a four-season mountain tourism destination at the Vasilitsa National Ski Center. Mr. Dimitris Siantas, Commercial Director of D Group, spoke about the upcoming project to transform the 7th Art Arcade into an urban landmark that will combine contemporary culinary trends with traditional mountain flavors. The event took on an artistic tone thanks to the speeches by the Directors of the 10TH Theater School, Ms. Froso Korrou and Mr. Dimitris Kouroumbalis, who described the work being carried out at the Group’s drama school.
The strategic panel discussions, moderated by renowned journalists Dimitris Christoulias and Konstantina Chelidoni, played a key role in drawing valuable conclusions. The discussions featured PASYKEK President Stefanos Goulas, as well as numerous owners of private healthcare facilities from across Greece, who analyzed the current challenges facing the sector.
The Minister of Health, Mr. Adonis Georgiadis, Ms. Christina Kariniotaki, Executive Director of Hellas Cert; Mr. Apostolos Pontas, legal advisor to D GROUP; and PASOK Member of Parliament Mr. Manolis Christodoulakis.
The conference, which was supported by media outlets Real.gr, Reporter, HUFFPOST, and Demokratia as communication sponsors, set new standards for transparency, quality, and technological advancement in Lifelong Learning and Certification.
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For Zoe Chatzi, Vice President of D GROUP, the greatest wealth of the future lies in the continuous evolution of the human being.
By the not-so-distant year of 2050, the educational landscape will be unrecognizable. Rapid technological and biometric advancements will have transformed learning into a deeply personalized experience, decoding and tailoring knowledge to each individual’s unique needs. In this context, the mere accumulation of information will have passed entirely into the “hands” of Artificial Intelligence. Yet, this is precisely where the greatest challenge of the AI era emerges for organizations operating in the education and training sector. In a world where algorithms provide ready-made answers for everything, what will ultimately be a person’s most valuable asset?
Our greatest challenge will not be technological, but profoundly existential: managing to keep our memories, emotions, and value systems intact. When basic technical proficiency becomes a given, a key differentiator will be the individual who pursues—with undiminished thirst—the quest for lifelong learning, continuous growth, and the validation of their skills. The most powerful, invaluable assets of the new era will be generosity, lifelong learning, and authenticity. The “richest” person of 2050 will be the one who, despite being surrounded by perfect machines, remains wonderfully human and constantly evolving.
For D GROUP, supporting a region gains real meaning when it gives back to the people themselves and improves their everyday lives.
Recognizing the needs of our country’s mountainous areas, the President of our Group, Dimitrios Derpanis, has undertaken a meaningful initiative to support the elderly residents of Avdella, Grevena, providing a free 9-seat coach for 20 days.
Support in action, where it’s needed most!
Avdella, a place of great tradition, is characterized by rugged terrain and steep slopes. For its older residents, these geographical features make daily movement particularly difficult, often leading to unintended isolation.
By providing the transport vehicle, the Group ensures the safe and comfortable movement of elderly residents within the hard-to-navigate village, overcoming the area’s natural obstacles. At the same time, this initiative strengthens everyday social connection, encouraging our people to leave their homes, meet friends and fellow villagers, and remain an active part of the community. Finally, the initiative brings new vitality to local life, making it easier to reach the central square, the neighborhoods, and the village’s churches — especially during this period, when the area is brimming with life and energy.
At D GROUP, we firmly believe that true giving begins with the people who keep our region’s traditions alive. No one should feel alone or excluded, especially in their own homeland.
We continue to stand by local communities, proving that business growth and social responsibility go hand in hand.
The official ratification of the contract by the Greek Parliament for our Group’s undertaking of the National Ski Center of Vasilitsa project is now a fact, marking the start of a new era of development for Konitsa, Grevena, and the wider Pindus region.
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https://www.athinorama.gr/travel/3074947/epanekinnisi-gia-to-ethniko-xionodromiko-kentro-basilitsas
With great pride and a high sense of responsibility, our group company U Resort officially undertakes the emblematic project of the concession, development and upgrade of the Vasilitsa Ski Center, following the introduction of the relevant contract for ratification in Parliament.
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On the occasion of recent publications that raise questions about certification procedures, audits and the validity of degrees, the President of our Group should clarify the landscape with a loud intervention.
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