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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.
How Pizza Found Its Home in Thessaloniki
From ancient plakous to the square pan slices of Pizza Romea and today’s Neapolitan-style pies, Thessaloniki has made pizza its own. The city’s ovens tell a story of migration, tradition, and taste that blends Greek…
Frida in Thessaloniki: Between Immersion and Intimacy
Two exhibitions bring Frida Kahlo to Thessaloniki this fall: an immersive journey through her art at Panorama Digital Theatre and an intimate look at her personal photographs at MOMus. Together they reveal both the myth…
On This Day in History: The Sack of Thessaloniki – August 24, 1185
On August 24, 1185, Norman forces stormed Thessaloniki, killing thousands and devastating one of Byzantium’s most important cities. The disaster helped bring down Emperor Andronikos I Komnenos just weeks later.
What Moves Us: A Letter From Thessaloniki
What thirty students taught me about presence, light, and trusting the image before it makes sense. There’s something quietly powerful about watching someone discover movement, not just in their body, but in how they see…
Thessaloniki’s Kamara: Where Roman History Meets City Routine
Kamara isn’t just a Roman relic—it’s where Thessaloniki’s history and everyday life overlap. From student meetups to the city’s busiest crossroads, the Arch of Galerius remains a gathering point and a silent witness to centuries…
Thessaloniki’s Metro and the Forgotten Alkazar: A City’s History in Motion
Thessaloniki’s new metro is changing the way we move through the city, but the past is never far beneath the surface. At Venizelou station, ancient ruins sit side by side with modern transit. And just…
The Iconic Koulouri of Thessaloniki: A Sesame-Seeded Delight with a Rich History
The Koulouri of Thessaloniki is a beloved street food with roots in Byzantine Constantinople. Once sold by vendors calling “Fresko xeropsimeno!”, it has remained a staple of the city’s culinary heritage for generations. With its…
We Are Still Here: The Jews of Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki, Greece Today if you were to stroll past the elegant neoclassical buildings on Tsimiski or sit and people watch at the scenic Aristotelous Square, you would feel and see all the right things that…
Yugoslav Film Archive Reveals Raw Footage Of Thessaloniki’s 1917 Great Fire
On August 18, 1917, a devastating fire broke out in Thessaloniki, reportedly caused by the carelessness of a French soldier. The flames burned for 32 hours and destroyed more than two-thirds of the city. Over…
