Thessaloniki – Live & Love our City Like a Local
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Lights, Camera, Thessaloniki: Inside the Milestone 60th International Film Festival
November is here and a unique, electric energy has completely taken over Thessaloniki. The city’s absolute favorite autumn ritual is officially underway: the Thessaloniki International Film Festival is celebrating its milestone 60th anniversary, and the atmosphere is simply magical. For the next ten days, the heart of the city beats inside the historic cinema halls.…
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Cine Natali: The Classic Open-Air Cinema Experience
June is finally here, and summer in Thessaloniki has officially begun. If you want to experience the city like a true local during these warm June nights, there is only one place to be: Cine Natali. This historic open-air cinema (therino sinema), located right on Megalou Alexandrou Avenue, offers an authentic, nostalgic experience that captures…
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Mamalouka: Elevating my Office Lunch Break in Ionos Dragoumi
February in the city often means fast-paced workdays, cold mornings, and a tendency to rush through our daily routines. But today, a simple Friday lunch break with my Koumbara, turned into an absolute revelation. We decided to visit Mamalouka, a newly transformed, massive space located just a stone’s throw from my workplace, right where the…
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Ellinikon: A Timeless Pastry Legend in Depo with the Ultimate Ice Cream Variety
Are you an ice cream junky like me ? This is for you! When it comes to authentic sweetness in Thessaloniki, there are a few legendary spots that locals trust blindly. One of them is Ellinikon, a classic pastry shop located operating since 1938 in the historic Depo neighborhood. While many places treat ice cream…
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Mezen: Creative Meze Culture at Agioi Apostoloi Square
September in Thessaloniki has a beautiful, bittersweet quality. The heavy summer heat is gone, and the city returns to its lively, local rhythms. It is the perfect season for long, casual evenings spent outdoors around a table filled with small plates to share. On this beautiful September day, my culinary wanderings led me to one…
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Whope: The Secret Boho Courtyard Taking Ladadika by Storm
June in Thessaloniki means one thing: the absolute craving for an island escape. But when you are stuck in the city working like me, the next best thing is finding a place that completely transports you. This summer, everyone in town is talking about one specific destination, a hidden tropical oasis right in the heart…
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Olicatessen: A Modern Temple of Greek Flavors
It is nearly spring and time to explore the city again. Let’s check a beautiful spot that opened its doors a little over a year ago and has quickly become the ultimate talk of the town for anyone who loves high-quality, authentic gastronomy. Welcome to Olicatessen. Olicatessen is not just your average grocery store; it…
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Thessaloniki Welcomes a Legend: The Battleship Averof Docks in Our City!
I had the pleasure to visit the one and only Battleship Georgios Averof, a floating piece of Greek history, just before its departure after a short visit in Thessaloniki, right here in our beloved port! I was actually looking at it every day from my office window, but the crowds were huge and the queue never…
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Remembering the Spark: Thessaloniki Marks 100 Years Since the Great Fire of 1917
Today, we’re taking a moment to look back at a truly pivotal, albeit heartbreaking, moment in our city’s history: the Great Fire of 1917. One hundred years ago, on August 18th, 1917, a small spark ignited a massive blaze that reshaped our beloved city forever. This year, Thessaloniki came together in a big way to…
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Get Ready to Love Ypsilon!
Say hello to Ypsilon, the newest hotspot that’s more than just a place to grab a coffee or a drink – it’s an experience, and trust me, you’re going to want to check it out. Tucked away at Edessis 5 in the charming Ano Ladadika, Ypsilon flung its doors open a few weeks ago, and it’s already…
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