Nikos Angeloudis

In an atmosphere of emotion and national pride, the Greek flag was raised at the White Tower, as part of the double celebration of the liberation of Thessaloniki in 1912 and the celebration of patron saint of the city, Saint Demetrius.

The new mayor of Thessaloniki, Stelios Angeloudis, has quietly started his term without fanfare or grand declarations. So far, he has skillfully avoided the common but misguided approach of dismantling the work of his predecessor - an easy trap for those lacking a clear plan and vision.