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Greece Puts Thessaloniki and Larissa into Mini Coronavirus Lockdown

The cities of Thessaloniki and Larissa will be put into a mini lockdown in Greece, the government stated on Thursday, in order to spread the curb of coronavirus transmission in the regions. The measures, which include a nighttime curfew from...

Greece’s Foreign Ministry Condemns Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found on Synagogue, Holocaust Memorial in Larissa

The Greek Foreign Ministry condemned anti-Semitic graffiti found on a synagogue and Holocaust memorial in Larissa in a statement released on Friday, describing the act as "abhorrent" and "heinous." According to a press release by the Jewish Community of Larissa,...

Greece to Begin Mass Production of Surgical Masks in Larissa and Thrace

Greek Development and Investment Minister Adonis Georgiadis said on Wednesday that Greece will begin mass production of surgical masks to fulfill its own needs within a few days. Speaking with the ERT, Open and Alpha TV networks, Georgiadis confirmed that machines...

State-of-the-Art American Drones Go Through Their Paces in Larissa, Greece

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, the company which produces the new, state-of-the-art American ''MQ-9 Guardian'' drones, presented its new unmanned aircraft today at the Hellenic Airforce (HAF) military base in Larissa, Thessaly. The ''MQ-9 Guardian'' and the tremendous capabilities it can...

Tax Office in Larissa in Flames (video)

A fire broke out early at dawn of Saturday in the building where the 2nd Tax Office (DOY) of Larissa is housed, at the corner of Patroklos and Roosevelt Streets. . According to the Larissa Fire Department, a local called at...

Anarchists Clash with Police in Athens and Spray Courthouse in Larissa

Hooded anarchists launched a barrage of petrol bomb attacks against police during extensive rioting in the notorious area of Exarcheia, Athens, on Sunday evening. The clashes continued until the early hours of Monday morning, resulting in vehicles being damaged.  No...

Outrage in Greek Football as President of Larissa Spits at PAOK Player (video)

Football fans in Greece call for a ban on AE Larissa’s owner Alexis Kougias who appeared to spit at PAOK’s Moroccan midfielder Omar El Kaddouri after the final whistle between the two teams on Saturday evening. The incident was caught...

'The Sculpted River of Larissa' Competing for the Council of Europe's Landscape Award

The work The experiment of Larissa -- the Sculpted River -- developing water codes in the centre of the city of Larissa will contest for the Council of Europe's Landscape Award. In total 13 European cities participate in the...

Infant Found Dead at Larissa Recycling Center

The community of Larissa is in shock after an infant was found dead at a local recycling center at 1:30 in the afternoon on Monday. According to onlarissa.gr the child was discovered by an employee working at the plant. The infant,...

Greek League: Panionios Wins 1-0 Over Larissa, Closes in on Lead

On Saturday night Panionios beat Larissa 1-0 on their home field. This victory puts the second-place team within a 3 point range of the Greek League's leader, Olympiacos. The game's one point was scored by striker El Fardou Ben Nabouhane...

Parents in Larissa Object to Refugee Children Attending Greek School

There is a deep divide between the school faculty and some parents at the 26th Larissa Primary School regarding integrating refugee children into classes. Sources report that while the principal and teachers are making the best of the situation to...

Erdogan's Gulenist Witch Hunt Spreads to Larissa, Greece

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is seeking Turkish coup-instigators far and wide, including in Larissa, Thessaly. A person of particular interest to the Turkish leader is Brigadier Numan Yendigildiz, the Turkish administrative head of the South-Eastern Europe Brigade (SEEBRIG)...

The Ancient Theatre of Larissa Opens its Doors to the Public

One of the best preserved ancient theatres, the Ancient Theatre of Larissa, Greece, dated back to the 3rd century BC, opened its doors to the public. Following Larissa Antiquities Ephorate decision, the theatre will be open for visitors every...

Larissa Installs "Walls of Kindness" to Help Citizens in Need

A group of young people in Larissa Greece have started a movement to help their fellow citizens. The group installed hangers in key places around the city, where people are able to leave bags with food and clothes for...

International Comics Exhibition in Larissa

The exhibition "Bridges: The European Language of the Comics" will open on Saturday, October 24, at the city of Larissa, central Greece, with the participation of young and acclaimed Greek and European artists at the Ouil Municipal Theatre. Larissa, candidate...