Local residents at the Pilea-Chortiatis municipality, east of the city of Thessaloniki, have been warned about a rogue bear that was spotted roaming the region on Wednesday. An eyewitness told state broadcaster ERT that he saw “a huge brown hump” not far from him, while he was walking together with …
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Test Ride: PM’s elections show in the non-οperating Thessaloniki metro
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was a passenger in the first trial operation of the Thessaloniki metro on Thursday. Worth noting that the famous and much troubled Thessaloniki metro project is not in operation yet, as it has been plagued by almost two decades of delays. But general elections are on …
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Thessaloniki: Strong gastronomy profile, but rated low on traffic, cleanliness, report says
Although nearly all visitors to Thessaloniki (95%) would visit the city again and 97% would recommend it to friends, they rated it low in traffic problems, cleanliness, and noise, according to an annual research poll among tourists. The results were presented by the Thessaloniki Hoteliers Association (THA) and GBR Consulting …
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Greek police seizes over 100kg of cocaine in Thessaloniki
Greek police confiscated over 100 kilos of cocaine and more than 100,000 euros in cash. The drugs had reached the port of Thessaloniki via a cargo vessel from Latin America. According to police, nine people have been arrested, so far, among them is allegedly one of the leaders of the …
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VELOS: Historic destroyer of the Greek Navy damaged by weather (picts)
The historic Hellenic Navy vessel “Velos” sustained significant damage on Tuesday during a storm that struck Thessaloniki in Northern Greece. The ship that has turned into a museum was anchored at Nea Paralia, where it was buffeted by violent northwesterly winds and waves that broke the ropes holding the fenders …
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EU Court of Justice condemns Greece over Thessaloniki pollution
The European Court of Justice has once again condemned Greece over its environmental performance, and Thessaloniki more specifically over its air quality. The court on Thursday found very high levels of micro-particles in the air of the northern city, which Greece has failed to tackle over the last decade. The …
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Memorial march for Thessaloniki Jews murdered in Auschwitz
President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou on Sunday attended the silent memorial march held in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki each year to commemorate the Jews that fell victim to the Nazis in WWII. This year’s march marked the 80th anniversary since the departure of the first train …
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Thessaloniki: 14 people arrested for protesting cutting of trees (video)
Fourteen people who protested the cutting of trees in Thessaloniki on Monday morning were arrested accused of trying to prevent a crew of the Municipality from cutting trees. Police dragged the protesters from arms and legs and pushed them violently into vehicles. an elderly man is heard shouting “Shame! Shame!” …
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True Lies by Migration Minister: “Thessaloniki Metro is up and running”
Greece’s Migration Minister Notis Mitarakis claimed in an interview with UK’s BBC that the “new metro in Thessaloniki was “up and running.” In an interview with BBC Hardtalk, Mitarakis was invited to speak about the deadly train collision last week, however, he obviously chose to speak about the achievements of …
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Pharmacists in Attica, Thessaloniki on work stoppages, March 8
Pharmacists in Attica have announced a four-hour work stop on Wednesday in support of the strike called in the aftermath of the Tempe railway disaster. Pharmacies will close from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Attica Pharmaceutical Association said. Their counterparts in Thessaloniki said they would strike from 11:30 a.m. …
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Prosecutor investigates death of 2.5-year-old girl in municipality nursery
The Health Ministry and the prosecutor against life crimes in Thessaloniki have ordered ordered an urgent investigation into the causes of the death of a 2.5-year-old girl at a municipality nursery of the city in northern Greece.. An employee at the Agios Stylianos nursery found the girl with severe breathing …
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Jewish Community of Thessaloniki condemns “hideous vandalism” of monument inside campus
The Jewish Community of Thessaloniki condemned on Thursday condemned the vandalism of the monument constructed in 2014 inside the campus of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH). In a statement the Jewish community asked the university authorities to not only to condemn the incident and to restore the monument but also …
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Thessaloniki: 29-year-old son beats and stabs mother to death
A 29-year-old son brutally beat and stabbed to death his 60-year-old mother in her home in Kalamaria district of Thessaloniki on Wednesday afternoon. Neighbors said that they heard voices and noises from the apartment short before 4 o’ clock and called the police. Police officers and ambulance rescuers were confronted …
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Impressive Christmas Tree Lighting in Thessaloniki (video)
The Christmas tree in Thessaloniki ‘s main square Aristotelous was lit on Wednesday evening, thousands of people had flocked to the city center to attend the festive ceremony. The lighting was accompanied by fireworks and a live music concert with Christmas carols and other popular songs. The 18 meters-long tree …
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Thessaloniki: Police shoots 16-year-old Roma boy in the head
A 16-year-old Roma boy has been shot in the head and is in critical condition after a surgery. The boy had reportedly tanked for 20 euros and left without paying the bill. He was shot in the head after a pursuit by the police. According to media, the teenager drove …
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ARIEL: Floods, landslides, power outages. Updated weather warning (videos)
Bad weather front ARIEL keeps on hitting Greece with rain, storms and powerful winds , causing serious problems and damages in several regions of the country. From Attica to Thessaloniki, to the island of Skopelos and western Macedonia and Halkidiki the damage from the heavy rains and storms that fell …
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Greece to introduce “Panic Button” for victims of domestic violence
Greece plans to introduce a “panic button” to fight gender-related and domestic violence. The relevant bill was introduced for voting in the plenary session of the Parliament on Thursday. The “panic button” is an application to be installed on smart phones and alert Police in cases of domestic violence. Once …
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112 Storm Alert to citizens in Attica, Thessaloniki, Halkidiki, other regions
Greece’s Civil protection has been sending storm alert messages to residents in several regions over “dangerous weather phenomena” due to storm EVA, warning them to limit traveling and to follow authorities instructions. The alert sms via emergency line , have been sent so far (last sms 11 pm Saturday) citizens …
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Father kills son with adze, attempts suicide
Police said on Thursday that a 69-year-old man has killed his 41-year-old son in Menemeni suburb of Thessaloniki, northern Greece. The man was found unconscious next to his son‘s body on Wednesday afternoon. He is now at a hospital emergency unit under guard. A coroner determined that the victim was …
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Pizza “Challenge”: Beat the cheesy “monster” and win €100
It’s not family size, it’s not quartered, it’s not giant. It’s just huge. The Pizza Challenge offered by a pizzeria in Thessaloniki weighs 7 kg has a diameter of 1 meter and a perimeter of 3.2 meters. It is baked in an oven with special construction. If four people manage …
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