Somewhere in Greece right now, two people are sending their very first messages on Viber Dating. Since launching on February 14, 2025, the platform has changed the digital dating landscape in the country. It has proven that online conversations can easily translate into real-world love stories.
To celebrate these connections, we launched “Kala Stefana” (a common Greek wish for engaged couples, wishing them a beautiful wedding and a happy marriage), the first-ever Viber Dating contest in Greece. We wanted to highlight the couples who went from a simple chat to planning a lifetime together.
What is the Viber Dating “Kala Stefana” Contest?
The Kala Stefana contest invited couples across Greece to share video diaries of their unique love stories. After reviewing countless entries, Athens-based couple Tassos and Mariza were chosen as the grand prize winners.
Rakuten Viber CEO Ofir Eyal announced the couple during a special celebration, presenting them with €25,000 to fund their dream wedding.
Viber Dating Success Metrics in Greece
To understand the scale of digital connection in Greece, consider these key milestones achieved by Viber Dating:
How Tassos and Mariza Found True Connection
When you ask Tassos and Mariza about their early days on the app, they do not point to a flashy highlight reel. Instead, they talk about how naturally their connection fell into place.
“Our entire conversation felt incredibly easy,” Mariza recalls.
There were no scripts, no games, and no pressure. Tassos felt the immediate chemistry too, noting that their communication flowed so well that they skipped the typical awkward small talk.
For both of them, the foundation of their relationship was radical honesty. From their very first exchanges, Tassos noticed that Mariza’s words carried weight and substance. Mariza agrees, describing a level of transparency that is often hard to find on traditional dating apps.
What is their advice for finding love online?
For singles looking for their own success story, the Athens couple offers three simple pieces of advice:
- Keep the first date simple: Choose a quiet, low-pressure spot where you can actually hear each other speak.
- Skip the filters: Show up as your authentic self from day one. Simplicity allows your true personality to shine through.
- Keep an open mind: Approach dating platforms thoughtfully but optimistically. Staying open to the experience can lead to life-changing results.
Why Viber Dating is Different
It is very easy for a dating app to generate superficial matches. It is much harder to spark conversations that people actually want to keep going.
The gap between a match and a real, lasting relationship is where trust is built. Viber Dating was designed specifically to bridge this gap, offering a safe, private, and intuitive environment where singles can focus on what matters: real chemistry.
The Kala Stefana contest was more than just a celebration of one lucky couple. It is living proof that when you prioritize safety, privacy, and authenticity, a simple “hey” really can turn into a forever “yes.”