Thessaloniki

Authorities in Thessaloniki are investigating the cause of a fire that broke out Saturday at a migrant reception center near the Thessaloniki Port Authority. Twelve firefighters along with members of the Greek Coast Guard joined forces to rescue some dozens...

"Legal drugs," as they are known worldwide, have appeared for sale in convenience stores in Thessaloniki, according to an Eleftheros Typos newspaper report. The new drugs, that are very popular to youngsters, are synthetic hemp substitutes sold as air fresheners...

Refugee children as young as seven years old have been sexually assaulted in official European refugee camps in Greece, an Observer report says. Human rights groups and charities cite testimonies from certain camps according to which youngsters are too terrified...

The number of refugees arriving in Greece from the Middle East is constantly growing, however, the dire economic situation of the country is not allowing the government to provide proper accommodation for all the asylum seekers. Volunteers and organizations...

When you are visiting Thessaloniki northern Greece, why not join in a Pokemon Go group sightseeing tour? A travel agency in Thessaloniki saw the intense popularity of the new Pokemon Go game and decided to capitalize on the fad. They are...

A new smart phone application is offering Greeks the opportunity to have their coffee cup read online, adding another entry to the Greek entrepreneurship book. So, if you want your fortune read from the comfort of your home, or while...

The organizing team of the Thessaloniki International Fair is planning on achieving a Guinness World Record for the largest Pontic “Omal” dance in both length and number of participants. The dance will take place as part of the concert...

Twenty six protesters, who were arrested in Thessaloniki after storming in the Thessaloniki Cathedral and disrupting the liturgy, were cleared on Monday, August 1. They were found innocent on the counts of exhibiting offensive behavior during the time of...

British Foreign Minister and former London mayor Boris Johnson arrived in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki on Friday afternoon, along with his family. Johnson chose to spend his summer vacation in a European city, despite being a strong...

The evacuation of three Thessaloniki buildings that had been occupied by anarchists has caused a reaction within the SYRIZA ruling party that in turn issued a complaint against the police and government. During the evacuation operation on Wednesday, police arrested...