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
Some 32 million euros will be invested in the region to help it recover from COVID-19
The city has purchased 24 ultra-modern subway trains to replace ones dating back to the 1970s
Local authorities want to promote the capital’s cultural and historic heritage by making it more accessible to locals and visitors
The new vehicle entered into circulation immediately and will run on test routes until September
It has managed to reduce its carbon emissions from energy consumption and transport by 70%
The city is digitizing and storing all voting in the municipal council so that citizens can better keep track of the work of their representatives
Countries that managed to successfully contain the coronavirus pandemic have seen their cities become a preferred destination for tourists
Officials hope that through such a move they will provide a blueprint for the mass reopening of borders and for reallowing air travel
The 6.3-million-euro project is expected to be completed by the end of 2021
With the easing of lockdown restrictions, local authorities want to promote cycling as a way to get around and stay healthy