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Greece Marks Departure of First Death Train for Thessaloniki Jews

Greece marks on March 15 the anniversary of the departure in 1943 of the first train from Thessaloniki taking Jews to Auschwitz death camp.

Greece Opens Yeni Mosque in Thessaloniki for Eid Muslim Prayers

The iconic Yeni Mosque in Thessaloniki, Greece, will be open for the first time in more than 100 years for Muslim prayers during Eid al-Fitr on April 10, Greek authorities announced. The Ottoman monument was built by Italian architect Vitaliano...

Greek Police Ban Rallies in Thessaloniki Over ‘Blasphemous’ Movie Poster

A controversial poster advertising the screening of a movie in Thessaloniki has forced police to issue a ban on public gatherings on Tuesday. Police are concerned about a rally that was being planned to protest the screening at the northern...

Homophobic Attack Days After Greece’s First Gay Marriage Sparks Outrage

Α homophobic attack took place in the heart of Thessaloniki, Greece's second-largest city, Saturday night. The incident began around 10:30 pm in the city's central Aristotelous (Aristotle) Square when a group of people verbally harassed two 21-year-old non-binary --as...

Derveni Krater: A Masterpiece of Metalwork in Ancient Greece

The Derveni Krater exhibited at the Archeological Museum of Thessaloniki is one of the most elaborate metal vessels from ancient Greece yet discovered. Found in 1962 in an undisturbed Macedonian tomb of the late 4th century B.C. at Derveni not...

The Ten Oldest Inhabited Cities in Greece

Many of the oldest inhabited cities in Greece are still standing against all odds. They have survived to this day to narrate the history of Ancient Greece and confirm its influence in Western civilization. In these cities, one finds...

The Greek Rivals Who United and Brought Souvlaki to Colombia

The story of two Greek immigrants in Colombia serves as a lesson of what the nation can achieve when united. Petros Gkrilis and George Sitaras come from Thessaloniki. They are fanatic supporters of the city's eternal rivals PAOK and Aris...

Top Seven Emerging Destinations in Greece

Though Greece is one of the most well-visited destinations in the world, tourists generally tend to congregate in just a few spots throughout the country: mostly Athens, Mykonos and Santorini. However, as more travelers venture off the beaten path,...

Greece Among Highest in Europe for Vacant Houses

Greece has one of the highest rates of vacant houses in Europe, according to a report by the Eteron Institute for Research and Social Change. Vacant houses in Greece are mostly concentrated in large urban centers, the research highlights, with...

The Fascinating History of Thessaloniki White Tower

Residents of Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city, often use its White Tower as a point of reference when giving directions in the city.