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Internationally Wanted Man Arrested in Northern Greece for Cocaine Trafficking

One of the most wanted persons for trafficking cocaine to Europe was arrested in Thessaloniki.   It is a 39-year man of British nationality against whom a European arrest warrant had been issued for drug trafficking and participation in a...

Romantic Getaway Destinations for New Year's Day in Greece

Greece is known world-wide for its beautiful and hot summers, the crystal clear seas and amazing beaches. However, there are several holiday villages and cities across the country that would be the perfect romantic getaway destination to celebrate New Year's day. Pelion  Pelion is...

22-Year-Old Frenchman Crossing Europe on Foot Arrived in Greece

FOR X-MAS DAY A 22-year old French man named Roman is travelling towards eastern Europe on foot. He started his journey from Lyon, his hometown and a few days ago he arrived in Thessaloniki Greece. He travels light, carrying a...

Anarchists Group Assumes Responsibility for Attack Against Turkish Consulate in Thessaloniki

The group "Antistate Makhnovists" assumed the responsibility for the attack against the Turkish Consulate in Thessaloniki, Greece, in an announcement posted on an anti-authoritarian's website on Thursday. The attack with firebombs against riot police that were outside the Turkish Consulate...

Historic Thessaloniki Church Reopens After Restoration

After a year of restoration works, the grand Rotunda of Thessaloniki, also known as the Church of Agios Georgios, reopened its doors on Friday December 18.  Part of the Unesco World Heritage List since 1988, the building is one of...

Greek Student Accepted to Harvard on Full-Scholarship

Philippos-Ilarion Sytilidis, a student from Thessaloniki, northern Greece has received a full scholarship to attend Harvard University, amounting to 69,000 dollars per year for four years. Philippos, who is currently in his last year of high school, will major...

Classic Bicycle Exhibition in Thessaloniki

The exhibition "Meet the classic bicycle" is being hosted at the WE venue in Thessaloniki, organized by the veterans of the Bicycle Unions of Northern Greece. A handmade bicycle made by the British company "Raleigh" which was constructed during WWI...

Greek-Russian Initiative for Summer Cruises in Greece

A Greek-Russian initiative concerning the tourism sector and cruises for Russian tourists from the port of Sochi to Thessaloniki, with a stop in Istanbul, is currently in the works. The development of the bilateral economic Greek-Russia venture is a...

Thessaloniki Port Submits Application for Waterway License

Thessaloniki Port Authority (OLTH) on Monday submitted an application in order to receive a license for the creation and operation of the metropolitan waterway. The waterway will offer four docking positions at least and will offer the mandatory operative support...

Biggest Graffiti in Greece Opens to Public

The biggest graffiti in an industrial site in Greece will open to visitors at TITAN industry in Thessaloniki within the framework of the Open House Thessaloniki 2015. The paintings that decorate the industry cover 2,000 square meters and the artists...