Mediterranean

Thessaloniki will at long last welcome the opening of its first metro line at the end of November.

Sean Mathews, a Greece based journalist covering the broader region, and George Manginis, the academic director at the Benaki Museum, join Thanos Davelis to break down how the search for an antique can give us insight into Thessaloniki's rich history, and look at how current efforts to shine a light on the city's past cosmopolitanism are increasingly important in a changing region.

The parade in Athens starts at 11:00 and in Thessaloniki at 12:15 where traffic regulations are also in place

The government is finalizing its changes to the Golden Visa program, which will now be addressed to a significantly smaller number of investors. Kathimerini understands there will be several and significant changes.

A coordinated police operation led to the arrest of 49 individuals on Saturday afternoon following reports of vandalism at the Aristotle University in the northern port city of Thessaloniki.

Various items were seized, including wooden batons, masks and incendiary devices.

Brutality and extremism re-emerged in full force in the northern city of Thessaloniki in recent days, reminding us that far-right and ultra-conservative radicalization remains a serious challenge in Greece.

It will focus on the people, businesses, and projects that shape the future of Thessaloniki

Dangerous combination in Thessaloniki - Right-wing extremists call against the film with a crucifix on the poster - Ongoing march for the homophobic attack on the two trans people - See video and photos

The Thessaloniki-based National Theater of Northern Greece is celebrating an important milestone after hitting the 1-million seat mark in special group bookings.

These groups include a diverse range of theatergoers, from ex-convicts in social reintegration programs and patients at psychiatric facilities, to pensioners from community centers and school pupils for far-flung islands. 

Thessaloniki is the “champion” with the largest annual decrease in the number of available properties in 2023, whether it’s for rent or for sale, in all property categories