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Thessaloniki gets ready for its metro launch in November

The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays

Sep 30, 2024 13:49
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These elements will crown the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona for the highest viewpoint in the city

The cross pinnacle on the Tower of Jesus Christ will be ready to receive visitors in 2026 on the centennial of Gaudi’s death

Sep 20, 2024 17:36

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Shops in this Bordeaux suburb accept cryptocurrency as payment

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Next year, Germany's Deutschlandticket will cost 58 euros

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Voters in a Bavarian town elected a mayor whose name wasn’t on the ballot

Steffen Romstöck said that he would respect the residents’ choice and would take over the helm of the municipality, even if he didn’t run

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Athens to ban new short-term lets

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Sep 17, 2024 16:22

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Brussels tries out a novel rooftop wind turbine suitable for cities

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Sep 27, 2024 12:52
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AI-powered drones in Finland could patrol the skies in search of wildfires

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Sep 20, 2024 16:33

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New digital map showcases creative energy solutions across Europe

The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition

Sep 26, 2024 14:09
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France / Digital transformation / Economy and Finance

Shops in this Bordeaux suburb accept cryptocurrency as payment

Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin

Sep 24, 2024 16:47

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Brussels tries out a novel rooftop wind turbine suitable for cities

Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape

Sep 27, 2024 12:52
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Digital transformation / Energy efficiency

New digital map showcases creative energy solutions across Europe

The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition

Sep 26, 2024 14:09

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Greece / Thessaloniki / Development / Mobility

Thessaloniki gets ready for its metro launch in November

The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays

Sep 30, 2024 13:49
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Mannheim debuts longest tram in the world

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Sep 27, 2024 17:03

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The Olympic Rings have left the Eiffel Tower, but they’ll be back

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Sep 30, 2024 17:57
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Sep 26, 2024 17:37

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The Olympic Rings have left the Eiffel Tower, but they’ll be back

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Oldest inn in Catalonia marked 500 years of non-stop business

Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region

Sep 30, 2024 16:57

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Here are Europe’s 5 best student cities

On the eve of the new academic year, the ranking considers several distinct but essential factors

Sep 19, 2024 17:47
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Kicking for the Future: How Football Clubs are Creating Sustainable Urban Spaces

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Shhh!: Belgian railways introduce silent compartments on board

Following a successful trial phase, these quiet areas will now be available on all main routes in the country

Sep 24, 2024 18:04
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Check out these sleeping pods at the University of Lille library

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Sep 12, 2024 16:24
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Dec 21, 2023 11:03
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Aug 16, 2023 17:08
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Denis Balgaranov
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The city of Thessaloniki was founded in 315 BC by Cassander of Macedon. An important metropolis by the Roman period, Thessaloniki was the second largest and wealthiest city of the Byzantine Empire. It was conquered by the Ottomans in 1430, and passed from the Ottoman Empire to Greece on November 8, 1912.

During World War II Thessaloniki was heavily bombarded by Fascist Italy and, the Italians having failed in their invasion of Greece, it fell to the forces of Nazi Germany on 8 April 1941 and remained under German occupation until 30 October 1944 when it was liberated by the Greek People`s Liberation Army.

After the war, Thessaloniki was rebuilt with large-scale development of new infrastructure and industry throughout the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Many of its architectural treasures still remain, adding value to the city as a tourist destination, while several early Christian and Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki were added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1988. In 1997, Thessaloniki was celebrated as the European Capital of Culture. In 2004 the city hosted a number of football events as part of the 2004 Summer Olympics.

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Greece / Thessaloniki / Development / Mobility

Thessaloniki gets ready for its metro launch in November

The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays

Sep 30, 2024 13:49
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Greece / Athens / Thessaloniki / Politics and Reforms

Athens and Thessaloniki to get new mayors after local elections

The results from the two-round ballot process turned out to be a huge disappointment for the ruling conservative party

Oct 16, 2023 12:50
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Bulgaria / Greece / Athens / Sofia / Thessaloniki / Digital transformation / Mobility

Sofia – Thessaloniki highway to support autonomous vehicles by 2025

Greece and Bulgaria are set to build one of the first 5G cross-border corridors in Europe

May 31, 2023 14:42
Denis Balgaranov
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Greece / Thessaloniki / Politics and Reforms / Welfare and Health

Homeless people can get two years of rent covered by the city of Thessaloniki

The new social scheme is aimed at helping people to transition into independent living

Jan 23, 2023 15:06
Denis Balgaranov
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Greece / Thessaloniki / Culture and Tourism / Green City

Thessaloniki to auction off urban vineyard wines for charity

Each bottle will have a unique label with a reproduction of a painting from the Municipal Art Gallery’s collection

Oct 18, 2022 13:09
Denis Balgaranov
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Greece / Thessaloniki / Green City

Thessaloniki strengthens efforts to protect its marine environment

It will test out the use of a sea drone to collect and remove waste

May 13, 2022 17:13
Svilena Iotkovska
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Greece / Athens / Thessaloniki / Culture and Tourism

Greece promotes its big cities as ideal destinations for a ‘greekend’

The Mediterranean country invites you to ‘end your week like a Greek’ in Athens or Thessaloniki

Feb 18, 2022 11:07
Svilena Iotkovska
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Greece / Thessaloniki / Culture and Tourism / Digital transformation

Thessaloniki unveils AR application promoting the city’s culture and history

Artelot allows residents and tourists to bring 25 landmarks to life

Nov 30, 2021 15:35
Svilena Iotkovska
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Greece / Thessaloniki / Culture and Tourism

UNESCO designates Thessaloniki as a City of Gastronomy

It is the first Greek city to receive this title

Nov 09, 2021 13:14
Svilena Iotkovska
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Greece / Athens / Thessaloniki / Energy efficiency / Politics and Reforms / Welfare and Health

Greek PM unveils ambitious agenda to secure a green future

One of the reforms seeks to ensure that all new taxis in Athens and Thessaloniki are electric or zero-emission from 2025

Nov 05, 2021 10:47
Svilena Iotkovska
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Greece / Thessaloniki / Development / Innovation and Research

Pfizer opens two state-of-the-art centres in Thessaloniki

This investment will put Greece at the forefront of research and innovation in Southeast Europe

Oct 12, 2021 14:41
Svilena Iotkovska
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Greece / Thessaloniki / Culture and Tourism / Digital transformation

Smart signs on the streets of Thessaloniki reveal the city’s ancient history

450 signs, equipped with QR Codes and Near-Field Communication technology, will be installed by the end of the summer

Jul 02, 2021 16:01
Svilena Iotkovska
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Greece / Thessaloniki / Green City / Public Spaces

A team of 14 will patrol Thessaloniki's streets to ensure cleanliness

The Greek city established a “Wellness Team” to oversee waste-related issues

May 26, 2021 16:12
Svilena Iotkovska
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Greece / Thessaloniki / Development / Public Spaces

Thessaloniki seeks international input on renovation of Aristotle Square

Local officials are eager for companies and architects from all around the world to submit their ideas for how to better the city’s main square

Jan 30, 2021 17:16
Anton Stoyanov
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Greece / Thessaloniki / Innovation and Research / Politics and Reforms

Thessaloniki gears up for massive shake-up of the functioning of local government services

The city’s mayor wants the local government to become more efficient and digital in order to better support its citizens

Jan 22, 2021 17:49
Anton Stoyanov
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Estonia / Berlin / Budapest / Krakow / Lisbon / Ljubljana / Madrid / Porto / Prague / Tallinn / Thessaloniki / Valletta / Vilnius / Digital transformation

Tallinn named best city in the world for digital nomads

Twelve EU destinations make the Top 50 list of must-go places for remote workers compiled by Big 7 Travel magazine

Jan 12, 2021 14:34
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Thessaloniki / Energy efficiency

Thessaloniki’s first underground bins bring about new age of waste management in the city

They will substantially bolster local recycling efforts

Dec 30, 2020 13:09
Anton Stoyanov
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Thessaloniki / Welfare and Health

Thessaloniki authorities, businesses and citizens band together to protect the vulnerable

The municipality is expanding its social safety net over the holidays in order to protect as many people as possible

Dec 18, 2020 09:58
Anton Stoyanov
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Thessaloniki / Welfare and Health

Thessaloniki provides additional social support to citizens over Christmas

Over the holidays, local authorities will be providing additional assistance to those heavily impacted by the pandemic

Dec 06, 2020 11:50
Anton Stoyanov
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Athens / Thessaloniki / Mobility / Welfare and Health

New COVID train transports coronavirus patients from Thessaloniki to Athens

The COVID train allows patients to quickly and safely reach the capital’s hospitals

Nov 21, 2020 15:18
Anton Stoyanov
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Thessaloniki / Welfare and Health

New COVID restrictions introduced in Greece’s regions

Ioannina, Serres, Larissa, Rodopi and Thessaloniki have gone into semi-lockdowns amid a surge of infections

Oct 30, 2020 09:10
Anton Stoyanov
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Thessaloniki / Mobility

Public transport in Attica and Thessaloniki slated for major expansion

Piraeus Group will be providing the funding for the new buses in order to help the cities cope with the economic impact of COVID-19

Oct 10, 2020 07:42
Anton Stoyanov
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Thessaloniki / Culture and Tourism

Thessaloniki Airport’s COVID-19 testing centre to begin operations on 21 August

By providing a testing service on-site, the venue wants to make traveling safer, easier and more convenient

Aug 14, 2020 10:01
Anton Stoyanov
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Thessaloniki / Culture and Tourism / Energy efficiency

Sustainable tourism card launched in Thessaloniki

It is part of the EU’s SUSTOURISMO initiative which aims to promote more eco-friendly tourism alternatives

Jul 12, 2020 10:10
Anton Stoyanov
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Thessaloniki / Innovation and Research

Thessaloniki to host leading nanotechnology conference starting 4 July

For the first time the hallmark event will be held both live and online

Jun 25, 2020 12:33
Anton Stoyanov
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Thessaloniki / Development

Thessaloniki subway system to be completed by 2023

Despite a number of setbacks, authorities are confident that in just a few years’ time, the megaproject will be completed

May 28, 2020 12:08
Anton Stoyanov
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Thessaloniki / Energy efficiency

Thessaloniki to begin enforcing new ambitious CO2 reduction plan

The city will be taking part in the EU-wide “2050 Climate-friendly Mobility in Cities” project

Jan 31, 2020 14:25
Anton Stoyanov
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Thessaloniki / Development / Welfare and Health

Thessaloniki embraces smoking ban

Greece’s 2nd largest city is the most compliant with new anti-smoking regulations

Jan 24, 2020 14:43
Anton Stoyanov
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Ioannina / Thessaloniki / Development / Politics and Reforms

Greek cities’ diplomatic efforts

Engaging in foreign missions is proving to be great boon for many municipalities in Greece

Jan 12, 2020 11:09
Anton Stoyanov
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Thessaloniki / Culture and Tourism

Thessaloniki Municipality has already found its own Santa Claus

Following weeks of casting, rehearsals, interviews and Christmassy-type investigations

Dec 06, 2019 11:46
Monika Dimitrova

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