Thessaloniki
Greece
The Forgotten History of Greece’s Kingdom of Thessalonica
In the turbulent years following the conquest of Constantinople in 1204 during the Fourth Crusade, a number of newly-born Latin and Byzantine Greek states emerged. These states were established to fill the power vacuum left by the shattered and...
Greek News
Greek Student Team Wins JA International Entrepreneurship Award
With their creation of a 3D-printed puzzle game offering medical and education applications, named Wizzle, a Greek student company from Thessaloniki, northern Greece, has brought home the top prize in JA's international competition for young entrepreneurs.
The team, Isometricks, linked...
Culture
Hundreds Gather for Eid Muslim Prayers at Thessaloniki’s Yeni Mosque
Hundreds of faithful gathered on Wednesday for the Eid Muslim prayers at Thessaloniki's Yeni Mosque which opened for the first time in more than 100 years in Greece.
Crowds were seen arriving to pray early in the morning at the...
Greek News
Thessaloniki Metro Station Set to Open After Two-Decade Wait
A long-awaited metro station may finally be opening in Thessaloniki at the end of November. This will put an end to a nearly two-decade wait which will alleviate some of the heavy road traffic in Greece's second most crowded...
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.
Basketball
Basketball Legend Nick Galis Honored by Consulate of Greece in Chicago
The Consulate General of Greece in Chicago honored Greek basketball legend Nick Galis for his contribution to Greek sports, with his presence in the US city being the reason he was not able to attend the celebration of his...
Greek News
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.
Greek News
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 News
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...
Greek News
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...