Calamos Supports Greece

Thessaloniki

Four Polling Stations to Open in Greece and the UK for Upcoming Cyprus Elections

Three polling stations in Greece and one in the UK will operate to facilitate Cypriots abroad, who will cast their vote in the upcoming parliamentary elections, on May 22. According to an announcement by the Central Electoral Service, the polling...

Metro Work in Thessaloniki Resumes After Four Years of Inaction

Construction work at the tunnels of Thessaloniki’s unfinished metro resumed on Monday after four years of inaction due to legal and financial problems, the company and the Infrastructure ministry announced. Infrastructure Minister Christos Spirtzis inaugurated the operation of the first...

World Conference on Aristotle to be Held in Thessaloniki May 23-28

The international congress entitled "Aristotle 2400 Years" will take place in Thessaloniki, Ancient Stageira and Ancient Mieza, May 23-28. The Aristotle University celebrates the anniversary of the great philosopher's birth with a conference where 25 important philosophy scholars and academics...

Banner Against Closed Borders on White Tower of Thessaloniki [video]

A protesting banner against the closed borders was hung on the White Tower of Thessaloniki by the initiative "Safe passage, Stop war." The banner carried the message "Open borders, safe passage, stop wars." Police forces intervened on the scene and...

Awards of the 18th Thessaloniki Documentary Festival

Another successful Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival (TDF) has come to an end, with the 18th event wrapping up on Sunday March 20. The two documentaries that stood out and were voted by the public for prestigious awards for films...

Greek Start-up Company Wins Prize at South by Southwest Conferences & Festivals

Greek professionals and startups showcased their work at the 23rd annual event “South by Southwest (SXSW) Conferences & Festivals,” in Austin, Texas. The conference started on March 11 and will be carried out until the March 20, as it consists of...

Angelina Jolie Arrives at Piraeus Port and Elaionas [video]

Hollywood star and UN Special Envoy for Refugee Issues, Angelina Jolie-Pitt commenced her tour to the refugee and migrant hotspots in Attiki and Piraeus this morning. Jolie was welcomed and surrounded instantly upon her arrival with refugees, migrants and journalists...

AEK – Atromitos Match Postponed, Risk of Greek Cup Cancellation

Deputy Minister of Sports Stavros Kontonis appears determined to cancel the Greek Cup as well as the Championship, after Wednesday night's serious episodes in Toumba Stadium, Thessaloniki, which lead to interrupting the match between PAOK and Olympiakos in the...

PAOK-Olympiacos Cup Game Abandoned After Fans Storm Pitch (video)

The PAOK-Olympiacos Greek Cup semi-final was abandoned at the 86th minute as PAOK fans stormed the pitch, enraged over the referee's decision to overlook a penalty against Olympiacos. With Super League champions Olympiacos leading 2-1 in the 86th minute at...

What Does Plan B Entail for Refugees and Migrants?

The government is going to apply a plan-b in order to manage the refugee and migrant issue, which entails decisions for the temporary accommodation of 100,000 refugees, even in camping, stadiums and abandoned factories. Meanwhile, the European Commission is...