The Reale Foundation and Ydrogios Insurance actively supported the creation of a modern, functional and safe meeting place for the residents of Glinos, Trikala. On 21 September 2026, the fully refurbished Community Centre in the village’s central square was officially opened; the centre had suffered severe damage from Storm Daniel and had remained closed ever since.

The restoration project was carried out by the non-profit organisation Emfasis, with funding from the Reale Foundation and Hydrogeios Insurance. The initiative is of particular importance to the local community, as it restores a space that serves as a landmark for local residents. The comprehensive refurbishment involved extensive repairs to damage and an upgrade to the building’s infrastructure, providing residents of all ages with a fully functional venue for socialising, cultural activities and community life for years to come.

The opening ceremony took place in a warm atmosphere, attended by representatives of the local authority, volunteers and villagers. The venue was officially opened by the Mayor of Trikala, Mr Nikos Sakkas; the Director General of the Reale Foundation, Ms Virginia Antonini; the Chief Communications Officer of Ydrogeios Insurance, Ms Mary Vogiatzis; the co-founder of Emfasis Non Profit, Mr Apostolos Vafeas, and the Chairman of the Municipal Community of Glinos, Mr Kostas Petrou.

In his opening address, the Mayor of Trikala, Mr Nikos Sakkas, emphasised that cooperation is essential for society to move forward, and thanked the organisations involved in implementing and supporting the project: ‘Your contribution is already making a difference. I saw it in the chairman’s enthusiasm. I see it in the local community, where people are talking about it. The children – our future – now have yet another opportunity.” For his part, the Chairman of the Municipal Community of Glinos, Mr Kostas Petrou, pointed out that the modern facilities will provide a strong incentive for residents to come together and remain in their village, thereby improving their quality of life.

Ms Virginia Antonini, Director General of the Reale Foundation, said: “The Reale Foundation firmly believes that it is important to support communities in the regions where the Group operates. We express our deep satisfaction and joy at our contribution to the restoration of the village’s communal space.”

Ms Mary Vogiatzis, Chief Communications Officer at Ydrogeios Insurance, emphasised: “At Yrogeios Insurance and the Reale Group, we want to stand alongside communities and people, wherever they are and whatever they are creating. Not only through our insurance work, but above all through initiatives that leave a meaningful mark. And today’s project is a prime example of this.”

The co-founder of Emfasis Non Profit, Mr Apostolos Vafeas, said: ‘We are deeply moved and delighted because today, following hard work, patience and perseverance, and with the support of the Reale Foundation and Ydrogeios Insurance, we are inaugurating this space and handing it over to the village. We hope it will become a meeting place for vibrant people who look to the future and leave the devastation behind them.

Immediately after the opening ceremony, the space was handed over to the residents and filled with children’s voices, as the community’s children made creative use of it through painting and crafts, sending out the most optimistic message for the future.

Ydrogeios Insurance and the Reale Foundation are committed to continuing to carry out similar support projects, standing firmly by local communities and making a tangible contribution to improving people’s quality of life.

Source: https://www.liberal.gr/epiheiriseis/nea-pnoi-sto-glinos-trikalon-egkainiastike-o-neos-koinotikos-horos-me-ti-syndromi-toy