Nestled among cool corners of Porto, Montreal, Ho Chi Minh City, and Rio de Janeiro is Thessaloniki’s own Olympou Street.

The British newspaper’s columnist highlights Thessaloniki’s culinary scene, cultural energy, and the distinctive experiences that set it apart from more predictable autumn escapes.

Since 2008, the White Tower has housed a permanent exhibition dedicated to Thessaloniki’s history—from its founding in 316 BC to the 20th century—showcasing the city’s multifaceted cultural heritage.

The port city’s ‘Thermaikos Gold’ initiative aims to protect urban trees and give back to the community’s most vulnerable.

A 55-year-old man in Thessaloniki fired his shotgun into the air to frighten a group of teenagers making noise near his home, but one of them — a 15-year-old boy — was hit by pellets and hospitalized

“This particular location is even more remarkable due to the age of the finds and the diversity of the fauna they represent, dating to the Pliocene epoch—about 4.2 to 3.2 million years ago,” said Professor Lazaridis.

Thirteen of George Zongolopoulos’ iconic umbrellas will be temporarily removed and sent to Athens for restoration due to wear, vandalism, and weather damage

The city honors its patron saint and 113 years since liberation from Ottoman rule with flag-raising ceremonies, cannon salutes, as crowds gathered at the White Tower

A financial 'hole' exceeding €750,000 was revealed in police accounts in the Thessaloniki area after an officer’s suicide in 2022, with several senior officials now called to testify

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with local MPs from Thessaloniki as part of preparations for the upcoming Thessaloniki International Fair, with government sources describing the atmosphere as the most positive yet

A group of minors hurled stones at a bus carrying Serbian tourists in Thessaloniki, leaving three people injured. Police have detained two individuals in connection with the incident

A dramatic rescue unfolded on a Thessaloniki beach when a Romanian father and his two children were swept away by strong currents. A nearby SUP paddler intervened, bringing the family safely back to shore

Last Friday, August 1, farmers gathered outside OPEKEPE’s regional offices in Thessaloniki to demand answers

Severe thunderstorms hit northern Greece, causing flooding and road chaos in Thessaloniki. Rain and possible hail are forecast for Athens later today, marking the end of a prolonged heatwave

According to footage captured by Greek broadcaster MEGA, the reptile was released into the Seich Sou forest, a large wooded area near Thessaloniki

“Dangerous smoke. Remain indoors. Keep doors and windows closed. Follow the instructions of the authorities.”

The mayor of Thessaloniki underlined that tourism should not be disconnected from local communities.

As announced, design studies are expected to be completed by the end of 2025, with the project set for delivery by late 2026

The festival, as reported, is fueled by a strong sense of community and volunteerism.

A dead infant was found in a garbage bin in the city of Thessaloniki on Friday, the second case in the past ten days of an abandoned baby. The grim discovery of the body of the newborn was made by an owner of a food truck, who reportedly was opening her business when she noticed […]