Thessaloniki suburban rail to connect city center with Sindos by end of 2025
Thessaloniki’s suburban rail expansion will connect city center to Sindos by late 2025, doubling bus fleet and improving student transport with half-hourly service.
Politics
Dendias travels to Copenhagen Friday for informal EU summit on Ukraine and European defense
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias heads to Copenhagen for crucial EU summit addressing Ukraine crisis and European defense strategy this Friday.
Mitsotakis on new university chair: Example of private-public partnership
Greek PM Mitsotakis praises new Alexander the Great Studies Chair at Aristotle University as model for private-public university partnerships in Greece.
Marinakis: Those wanting 13th salary now don’t want others to get anything
Greek government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis defends 13th salary policy, stating those demanding immediate payment ignore support for other workers needing help.
Chrysochoidis: Zero sports violence incidents, zero university occupations
Greek Minister Chrysochoidis reports zero sports violence incidents and university occupations in Thessaloniki, highlighting major security improvements.
Georgiadis: Thessaloniki hospital budget increased by 62.7% in six years
Greek Health Minister announces 62.7% budget increase for Thessaloniki hospitals over six years, highlighting major healthcare investments and infrastructure projects.
OPEKEPE payments to begin next week, minister announces
Greece’s Agriculture Minister announces OPEKEPE payments resume next week after reforms, promising Europe’s highest livestock compensation rates.
Fierce clash between Marinakis and PASOK over treason claims
Greek government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis clashes with PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis over allegations of supporting treason charges and political rhetoric.
Plevris reveals mass messaging campaign directed refugees to Greece
Greek Migration Minister reveals smuggling networks sent mass messages directing refugees to Greece in July, calling it an “aggressive move” by criminal organizations.
Papastavrou: No neighbor has say in marine parks – 25% cut in wholesale electricity prices
Greek Environment Minister announces 25% cut in wholesale electricity prices and defends marine park initiatives amid European cooperation efforts.
MyStreet: How the modern digital tool works and its features
MyStreet app revolutionizes citizen engagement with interactive maps for public spaces, EV charging stations, and emergency shelters. Over 9,000 downloads prove its value.
Kostis Hatzidakis: Thessaloniki upgrades its public transport with Europe’s most modern metro
Greece’s Deputy PM announces Thessaloniki metro extension to Kalamaria by Q1 2026, marking a major upgrade in the city’s public transportation system.