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New General Urban Plan for Thessaloniki Approved

Thessaloniki's new general urban plan, approved to solve land use problems, promote reuse of inactive building stock, and transform the city into a sustainable one.

Thessaloniki’s Food Scene Stars in ‘DobbernationLoves’ Lifestyle e-Magazine

Toronto-based writer Andrew John Virtue Dobson got the word out on Thessaloniki’s food scene through his lifestyle e-magazine “DobbernationLoves”.

Greek Cuisine Awards 2023: Salonica Restaurant Receives Highest Score in Thessaloniki

The Salonica Restaurant in Thessaloniki received the highest score among all restaurants in the city at the Greek Cuisine Awards 2023.

Foreign Travel Bloggers Learn All About Halkidiki in Northern Greece

Travel bloggers from Ireland, Latvia and The Netherlands recently explored Halkidiki in Northern Greece and discovered all that the destination has to offer to visitors.

Thessaloniki: Cruise Tourism Success a Result of Fruitful Partnerships

Building successful partnerships among key stakeholders in Thessaloniki helped place the Greek destination on the world cruise map.

Diversification of Greek Tourism Product is Essential, Says Ministry’s Secretary General

Greece needs to diversify its tourism product in order to remain competitive, according to the Secretary General for Tourism Policy, Olympia Anastasopoulou.

Greece Briefly Opens Kasta Tomb in Amphipolis to Visitors

Small groups can now visit the Kasta Tomb at the ancient site of Amphipolis in Central Macedonia.

Greece Shines at British and American Tourism Award Events

Greece stood out at major tourism award shows, winning the titles of “Favorite All-Round Holiday Destination” and “Best Family-Friendly Multigenerational Destination”.

Thessaloniki Wine Show 2023 to Host 130 Acclaimed Wineries

Over 130 established wineries, boutique wineries and distribution networks with Greek wines will be featured at the Thessaloniki Wine Show in April.

Kastoria Announces Destination Branding Framework for Tourism

The new destination brand and logo of Kastoria will highlight the Greek city’s natural surroundings, history and culture while aiming to boost tourism numbers.

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.

Northern Greece Tops WTM’s ‘Most Underrated Destinations’ List

Northern Greece, which includes cities such as Thessaloniki and Halkidiki, is among the “most underrated destinations”, according to a poll presented during WTM London 2022.

Naoussa First Greek City to Join Europe’s ‘Iter Vitis’ Wine Cultural Route

The city of Naoussa in Northern Greece has joined the Council of Europe’s “Iter Vitis” Cultural Route, an initiative that safeguards wine biodiversity and strengthens European values.

Amphipolis: Kasta Tomb to Open to the Public Under Pilot Plan in 2022

Kasta tomb, the largest burial monument discovered at Amphipolis in Central Macedonia, will open its doors this year, Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said.

Cultural Routes: €11.6 Million Secured for Northern Greece Monuments

The Greek Culture Ministry has secured funds of 11.6 million euros for the preservation of monuments that are part of the Cultural Routes program in Northern Greece.

New Hollywood Production to Start Filming in Northern Greece

A new Hollywood production starring Robert De Niro is expected to start filming in Paranesti in the area of Drama, northern Greece, in a few months.

Jet2 to Increase Weekly Flights to Northern Greece in 2022

UK leisure travel group Jet2 in 2022 it will increase its weekly direct flights from England to Thessaloniki’s Makedonia International Airport in Northern Greece.

Amphipolis Tomb to Be Accessible to People with Disabilities

Greece’s Central Archaeological Council has approved plans for the addition of special routes at the Kasta tomb in Amphipolis for visitors with disabilities.

Capsis Hotel Thessaloniki: Top Services for Both Corporate and Leisure Travelers

Capsis Hotel Thessaloniki offers exclusive services to suit the needs of each guest that is visiting the northern Greek city for either business or leisure.

Katerini Municipality Looks to Build Successful City Brand

The Municipality of Katerini in northern Greece is looking to create a new brand identity for the city that will attract travelers in the post-Covid-19 era.