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Athens and Thessaloniki Welcome New Mayors After Runoff Local Government Elections

Residents of Athens and Thessaloniki voted to change mayors during the runoff local government elections on Sunday.

Elections: Attica Welcomes New Governor, ND Sees Triumph in Most Regions

Greece’s ruling ND party won six out of 13 regions, including Attica, in the first round of regional elections on Sunday.

Thessaloniki Municipality Aiming to Claim Two European Titles for City

Thessaloniki will aim to claim the titles of European City of Sport 2024 and European Capital of Smart Tourism 2024.

Thessaloniki Aiming to Become European City of Sport for 2024

The Municipality of Thessaloniki has submitted a nomination file to ACES Europe to become the European City of Sport for 2024.

Foodies in the UK Taste Thessaloniki’s Traditional ‘Hortopita’ at NatGeo Festival

Thessaloniki’s traditional “hortopita” (vegetable and herbs pie) was a favorite for foodies attending the 2023 National Geographic Traveller Food Festival in London.

Thessaloniki’s New Cruise Passenger Terminal Begins Operations

Thessaloniki’s new cruise passenger terminal, located in a renovated building at the city’s port, has commenced operations.

Cruise Tourism: Thessaloniki is Open For Business

With a new cruise terminal in the works, the Greek city of Thessaloniki is open and ready to do business with international cruise companies.

Thessaloniki: Tender Launched for Upgrade of 10 Commercial Streets

Thessaloniki will invest 30 million euros to upgrade ten commercial streets with more greenery, smart city features and accessibility improvements.

Thessaloniki Mayor Honors First Responders to Tempi Train Crash and Quake-hit Turkey

Thessaloniki’s mayor honored Greece’s rescuers who were on the front lines of the response to the train accident in Tempi and the earthquake in Turkey.

Thessaloniki’s ‘Park for All’ in Toumba Expected to Open in Summer

Thessaloniki's new inclusive green space for all, which will include a special area for people with disabilities, is expected to open in the summer.

Thessaloniki: New Seafront Area to Undergo Extensive Refurbishment

Thessaloniki’s new seafront area, known as Nea Paralia, will undergo an extensive refurbishment project that will include maintenance and upgrade works.

Thessaloniki to Join Urban Vineyard’s Global Network

The Municipality of Thessaloniki will join the global Urban Vineyard Association and feature its own organic vineyard.

Virtual Industrial Museum to Open in Thessaloniki

The Municipality of Thessaloniki has announced the creation of a virtual industrial museum in the last untended building of the city’s old slaughterhouse complex.

CNN: Thessaloniki Among the Best Destinations to Visit in 2023

Thessaloniki, Northern Greece was chosen as one of the 23 best destinations to visit in 2023 by the CNN Travel editorial team.

Thessaloniki Lights its Christmas Tree at Aristotelous Square

Thessaloniki, Northern Greece, officially kicked off the 2022 Christmas season with the lighting of its Christmas tree at Aristotelous Square.

Greece Bets on Sports Tourism to Boost Revenues, Add Value

Greece is aiming to further tap into sports tourism to enhance the country’s tourist offering and boost revenues.

Philoxenia 2022 Opens in Thessaloniki for a Whole Weekend of Greek Tourism

The 37th Philoxenia International Tourism Exhibition in Thessaloniki, northen Greece, has opened its gates for a weekend dedicated to Greek tourism.

Greece-UAE Explore Possibility of New Dubai–Thessaloniki–New York Air Route

Greece once again has expressed interest on the possibility of Dubai-based Emirates Airline launching a new passenger service to New York via Thessaloniki.

Thessaloniki Mayor and Celebrity Chef Jamie Oliver Talk Greek Gastronomy

Thessaloniki’s gastronomy was highlighted in talks held between the Greek city’s mayor, Konstantinos Zervas, and British celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver.

Thessaloniki Sets Goal for Year-round Tourism

Establishing Thessaloniki into a 12-month tourism destination is a top priority for its mayor, Konstantinos Zervas, who says the average length of stay of visitors has increased from 1.2 days to 2.7.
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