Thessaloniki
Culture
History Of Winemaking In Greece Added To European Cultural Routes
The history of winemaking in Greece will be included in the Council of Europe's Cultural Route known as Iter Vitis – Les Chemins de la vigne.
Greek News
Halkidiki: Greece’s Peninsula Boasts Stunning Beaches
Halkidiki is an often overlooked peninsula in Northern Greece perfect for international tourists looking for a nature filled getaway.
Food
Bougatsa Ice Cream Adds to Thessaloniki’s Culinary Appeal
Bougatsa is a favorite treat across Greece, usually eaten at breakfast, but one dessert shop in Thessaloniki has added a new twist to this dish - making a bougatsa-flavored ice cream!
Stelios Rimbas, the creator of the bougatsa ice cream,...
Greek News
Stormy Weather Leaves Two Dead, Floods Streets In Greece
Stormy weather affecting Greece caused severe floods in Thessaloniki and left two dead, on Lefkada and Mount Olympus.
Europe
Greek High School Students Win Eurostat Competition
Three Greek students from a high school in Thessaloniki triumphed in the European Statistic Competition held by Eurostat.
The team comprised students from the Hasiotis High School of the American Agricultural School and was the first Greek team to win...
Crime
Greece Seizes Large Shipment of Cocaine as Global Production Spikes
Authorities in Greece seized another major shipment of cocaine on Friday as global production, according to reports, has reached record levels.
According to a police announcement the cocaine was hidden in a container bringing bananas from Latin America to the...
Archaeology
The Prehistoric ‘Human Skull’ Cave of Greece
The Petralona Cave and museum in Halkidiki, northern Greece, will reopen to the public by June 2023, following restoration works
Basketball
Greek Basketball Legend Nikos Galis Presented with Honorary Doctorate
Legendary Greek basketball player Nikos Galis was presented with an honorary doctorate in sports by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki on Tuesday.
He was honored both for his contributions to sports and culture and for his invaluable contributions to society...
Greek News
11-Year-Old Evangelia Siskou Crowned a Chess World Champion
11-year-old Evangelia Siskou from Thessaloniki has been crowned chess world champion in the category for girls up to 13 at the World Championship held in Rhodes over the weekend.
She achieved 7.5 points in 9 matches (7 wins, 1 loss,...
Greece
Six Reasons to Visit Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city, is both historic and avant-garde, and an ideal destination for a short city break.