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Thessaloniki
Renting Out a Home in Greece: What Greek Americans Should Know Before Listing It
A practical guide for Greek Americans renting property in Greece, covering long-term leases, short-term rentals, AADE declarations, taxes, fees, local rules, and U.S. filing issues.
Christina Kitsos and the Greek-Swiss Story Behind Geneva’s Mayoral Office
A biographical profile of Christina Kitsos, Geneva’s Greek-Swiss mayor, tracing her family history, Swiss public career, and work in social cohesion.
Thessaloniki Joins Bloomberg Youth Climate Fund
Thessaloniki has joined Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund, a global program supporting youth-led climate and sustainability projects.
George Polk’s Murder and the Cold War Case Greece Never Solved
CBS correspondent George Polk was found murdered in Thessaloniki Bay in 1948. His death remains one of the unresolved crimes of the Greek Civil War.
Pontus, Memory, and the Black Sea: What an Overlooked Council of Europe Project Still Tells Us Before May 19
Ahead of May 19, an overlooked Council of Europe history-education project helps place Pontic memory inside the wider Black Sea world that shaped it.
Ryanair’s Thessaloniki Dispute Exposes a Bigger Weakness Than Airport Fees
Ryanair’s dispute with Fraport Greece over Thessaloniki Airport fees exposes a larger question about air connectivity, tourism, and Northern Greece’s regional strategy.
Who Owns Patsas? A Bowl of Soup and an Old Argument Across the Aegean
A campaign in Thessaloniki to recognize patsas as part of Greece’s cultural heritage has stirred reactions in Turkish media, reviving a familiar dispute over food, identity, and shared history across the Aegean.
Three Paths: Manos, Economopoulos, and Canaj at the Thessaloniki Photography Museum
Photographer Vasiliki Eleftheriou reflects on “Three Paths” at Thessaloniki’s Photography Museum, featuring Manos, Economopoulos, and Canaj.
Marinella: A Voice That Carried an Era
Marinella, one of the most important voices in Greek popular music, has died at 87. A look at her life, career, and lasting impact.
Former Greek Official Who Visited Philadelphia Convicted in Corruption Case
A former Greek regional leader known for his populist style and ties to the diaspora has been sentenced to 10 years in a corruption case involving public contracts known as the “forty-fives.”
Today in Greek History: The Assassination of King George I in Thessaloniki (March 18, 1913)
On March 18, 1913, King George I of Greece was assassinated in Thessaloniki near the White Tower, ending a fifty-year reign that reshaped modern Greece.
“You Just Go”: The Quiet Heroism of Anastasios Garipis and the Rescue Off Epanomi
The true story of how kite surfer Anastasios Garipis saved a Hungarian father and daughter off Epanomi in July 2025 and was honored with Hungary’s Gold Medal of Honor.
