The authorities in Thessaloniki are on alert due to the disappearance of a 14-year-old from a reception center for unaccompanied minors in the Oreokastro area. According to "The Smile of the Child", the minor...

A police operation conducted in Dendropotamos, Thessaloniki, by the Organized Crime Suppression Sub-Directorate of Northern Greece resulted in the seizure of cannabis and cocaine after searches in four houses.

A 34-year-old man has been jailed after confessing to brutally beating his 38-year-old partner in an apartment in Thessaloniki, stating he did not intend to kill her.

Thessaloniki Mayor Stelios Angeloudis committed to holding a local referendum on the Thessaloniki International Fair (DETh), but only if conditions are met to avoid dividing the city.

A 40-year-old man was arrested in Thessaloniki for allegedly stealing 70 kilograms of copper cables from OSE (Hellenic Railways Organization) facilities.

Andrea Trinkijeri is the new coach of PAOK, the Greek club announced. The Italian will lead the black and whites from Thessaloniki for three seasons, according to the contract, starting from the 2026/27 season.

Cat&Docs has acquired international sales rights to “Derek vs. Derek,” a documentary about two feuding farmers at odds over how to manage their land, ahead of its world premiere in the international…

A 34-year-old man in Thessaloniki has been charged with attempted homicide for allegedly brutally beating his 38-year-old partner with metal bars and wood inside an apartment.

A fan-motivated attack occurred last Saturday night in Thessaloniki, specifically in Koufalia. According to thestival, four individuals, who are believed to support...

A 20-year-old foreign woman was arrested in Thessaloniki for her involvement in scamming elderly citizens by impersonating accountants over the phone.

Police in Thessaloniki, Greece, arrested a 20-year-old woman involved in at least four cases of fraud, where she allegedly recorded gold items.

Greek police conducted checks in Athens and Thessaloniki, leading to 19 arrests in Athens where backpacks with Molotov cocktails, firecrackers, and improvised explosive devices were found, and five arrests in Thessaloniki.

A 56-year-old man tragically lost his life in a traffic accident that occurred on Saturday afternoon (28/2) on a road in Thessaloniki, Greece.

Taskovski Films has come on board as the sales agent for “We Have to Survive,” which has its world premiere at the Thessaloniki Intl. Documentary Festival, which runs March 5-15.

Police in Serres, Greece, have successfully dismantled a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking, with the investigation beginning after two foreign nationals were arrested in Thessaloniki for drug-related offenses.

A 26-year-old man was arrested in Thessaloniki for dangerous driving, causing bodily harm, disobedience, violence against officials, and an outstanding conviction after attempting to evade a police check.

Dialectica, a company, is establishing a new 1,400 sq.m. hub in a renovated building in the center of Thessaloniki, Northern Greece, which is expected to create 250 new job positions.

The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) planted 500 new trees, including wild cherries, ornamental plums, cedars, and cypresses, on its central campus as a tribute to the students who lost their lives in the Tempi train crash.

A 41-year-old man caused a disturbance at an elementary school in Pylaia, Thessaloniki, by shouting and threatening the school director, disrupting its normal operation.

A student's father was arrested in Pylaia, Thessaloniki, after entering a school and threatening the principal on Thursday, February 26.

The final procedures are underway for the assignment of two major road projects in Greece, Thessaloniki–Edessa and Drama–Amfipoli, with a total estimated value of approximately 700 million euros through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).

The damage to the remote control and signaling cables, which was caused yesterday afternoon by unknown perpetrators between the Platy and Aiginio stations, has been fully restored. Hellenic Railways...

Six Thessaloniki metro stations will be closed from 10 AM on Saturday, February 28, due to a gathering commemorating the three-year anniversary of an event, following instructions from the Hellenic Police.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of an 87-year-old man in Sykies, Thessaloniki, who fell from a second-floor balcony.

The Greek government is accused of making false promises, with a new application for the Athens-Thessaloniki route showing signal disappearances and blackouts on train cameras.

The Thessaloniki organized crime sub-directorate has taken over the investigation into sabotage on the railway network, where unknown individuals cut telecontrol cables, potentially endangering human lives.

Traffic police in Thessaloniki are implementing regulations on Saturday due to planned gatherings and marches commemorating the three-year anniversary of the Tempi train accident.

Two minors in Thessaloniki had to be hospitalized after consuming alcohol. They are two students, 15-16 years old, from Athens who visited Thessaloniki as part of

Police in Thessaloniki, Greece, have arrested a 68-year-old fugitive who had been convicted for illegal migrant trafficking.

A collision between a public transport bus and a car occurred around 6 AM on the Thessaloniki Ring Road. According to the police, one person was injured in the collision, causing traffic delays.

Greece commemorates February 26, 2020, as the date of its first confirmed COVID-19 case, which was identified in Thessaloniki and marked the beginning of the pandemic's impact on the country.

Oscar-winning actress Juliette Binoche will be heading to the Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival next month to screen her directorial debut, the nonfiction feature In-I In Motion. That’s

A military shell was discovered on a plot of land at the intersection of Okeanou and Papagou streets in the Evosmos area of Thessaloniki.

A new platform, Railway.gov.gr, has gone live in Greece, offering real-time, centimeter-level tracking of all trains and promising immediate alerts and collision prevention on the Athens–Thessaloniki corridor.

An educational event for teachers was held in Thessaloniki, focusing on the crucial role of schools in identifying, managing, and supporting students affected by domestic violence.

Greek marketplace Skroutz announced that nearly 40% of its 2025 order volume in Greece was directed to provincial areas (outside Athens and Thessaloniki). The company plans to add approximately 300 new Skroutz Points with 13,000 lockers.

Police in Ampelokipi-Menemeni, Thessaloniki, have solved six cases of fraud and one theft, where perpetrators impersonated accountants and insurers to extort money from victims.

Kostas Doxas was found guilty of domestic violence against his ex-wife, Maria Delithanasi, by the Thessaloniki Misdemeanor Court and received a three-year suspended prison sentence.

A 23-year-old burglar became trapped in an elevator shaft during a break-in at a business in western Thessaloniki, Greece, leading to his arrest by police.

A new program in Thessaloniki, Greece, will provide housing and employment counseling for 20 households experiencing precarious living conditions, implemented by ARSIS - Social Organization for Youth Support.

A KTEL bus from Thessaloniki collided with a car carrying nuns from a local monastery on the Athens-Lamia national road near the Achladiou junction in Fthiotida, Greece.

Three youths have been arrested in Thessaloniki for robbing two pedestrians at knifepoint, threatening them with extendable batons and stealing their gold chains.

Three individuals were arrested in Thessaloniki within 24 hours for driving under the influence. A notable case involved a 25-year-old French national who was dangerously swerving and running red lights in Menemeni.

Three young men were arrested in central Thessaloniki for robbing two pedestrians at knifepoint, stealing their gold chains. The suspects include two Greeks and one Albanian.

An explosion caused by gas canisters occurred outside a building in Thessaloniki, specifically the Libertarian hangout 'Victouar', causing disruption in the early hours of Tuesday.

A fire erupted at the historic Allatini tile factory in Thessaloniki on Clean Monday (February 23, 2026). Fire services were alerted to the blaze, which reportedly started in an outdoor area of the industrial site.

Tolis Koumbaros, founder of 2nd Floor, has renovated a classic apartment in the heart of Thessaloniki, transforming it into a modern home for a design enthusiast, named 'Grandeur'.

Urban Soul Project, awarded 'Architectural Office of the Year' at the GRAIL awards, is recognized for its unique and impressive 'transparent' house in Thessaloniki.

A fire broke out in an abandoned building within the former Kodra camp in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki, on Sunday night. Firefighting efforts are underway, and the situation is reportedly improving.

Traffic police in Thessaloniki issued a violation to a taxi driver who was found using a mobile application to calculate fares instead of the legally required taximeter.

A taxi driver in Thessaloniki was fined by traffic police for using a mobile application to calculate fares instead of the legally required taximeter.

Three young individuals were arrested in Thessaloniki, Greece, after a driver refused to stop for a police check, sped away, and crashed into a parked vehicle.

The 28th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival has announced the lineup for its International Competition section, scheduled to run from March 5-15.

The President of the Greek Parliament, Nikitas Kaklamanis, expressed his condolences for the passing of former KKE MP for A' Thessaloniki, Yiannis Ziogas, praising his consistent service to his political principles.

Thessaloniki dog owners fined for missing tags, leashes, poop-dodging  eKathimerini.com

A 34-year-old man has been remanded in custody in Thessaloniki after confessing to the severe beating of his 38-year-old partner, who is currently hospitalized in intensive care.

Serial copper cable theft suspect arrested in Thessaloniki  eKathimerini.com

The Underground Youth return to Greece in March for four appearances in Athens, Thessaloniki, and Ioannina, presenting their new, twelfth album "Décollage," a dark…

Man sentenced after escaping guarded ward in Thessaloniki hospital  eKathimerini.com

A 34-year-old man has been charged with attempted homicide for the brutal beating of his 38-year-old partner in an apartment in Thessaloniki, who is currently hospitalized with serious injuries.

A 30-year-old man was arrested in Thessaloniki after driving without a license, failing to comply with police signals, running a red light and a stop sign, and eventually crashing into a wall.

A 38-year-old woman from Thessaloniki is hospitalized in the AHEPA ICU after being severely beaten by her 34-year-old partner. Police have arrested the partner and filed charges against him for attempted serious bodily harm.

A 34-year-old man was arrested in Thessaloniki, Greece, for attacking and seriously injuring his partner with two iron rods in an attempted murder.

A 34-year-old man was arrested in Thessaloniki after attacking and seriously injuring his partner.

Rallies were held in Athens and Thessaloniki to commemorate the third anniversary of the Tempi train tragedy, resulting in 28 arrests, 245 detentions, and two police officers injured.

Residents of Thessaloniki are demanding to have a say in decisions regarding the city's fairgrounds.

Six Thessaloniki Metro stations have fully reopened after being temporarily closed due to a planned demonstration marking the anniversary of the Tempi train crash.

Clashes erupted in the center of Thessaloniki during a march commemorating the three-year anniversary of the Tempi train tragedy, with masked individuals throwing Molotov cocktails and setting bins on fire.

An incident of domestic violence occurred in Thessaloniki when a man reportedly severely beat his wife inside their home, in front of their three minor nieces.

Halkidiki, Thessaloniki, and the Olympic Riviera of Pieria are popular destinations and rank first in the preferences of Serbian tourists in the region of northern Greece.

The French Gastronomy Week "MERCI CHEF" returns with events from Sunday, March 1st to 6th in Athens, Thessaloniki, Corfu, Crete, and Rhodes. Merci Chef: French Gastronomy Week...

A 22-year-old man has been charged in connection with an attempted robbery of a taxi driver in western Thessaloniki last March, following an investigation by local police.

A 41-year-old man was arrested in Thessaloniki after causing a disturbance at an elementary school, shouting and threatening the principal. His actions disrupted the normal operation of the school.

Two 15-year-old Afghan boys, Abbas Gulistani and Omid Nabizada, have gone missing from a facility for unaccompanied minors in Oreokastro, Thessaloniki.

An unexpected incident that "froze" the audience occurred during a recent performance by Panos Kallidis in Thessaloniki.

An 87-year-old individual has died after falling from a balcony in Thessaloniki, Greece.

An 87-year-old man died after falling from a second-floor apartment balcony in the Sykies area of Thessaloniki on Thursday afternoon.

An archimandrite and a former priest are on trial at the Three-Member Felony Court of Appeals in Thessaloniki for alleged fraud exceeding 1.3 million euros, following complaints from parishioners.

A trial has begun in Thessaloniki for an archmandrite and a former priest accused of defrauding believers of over 1.3 million euros, centered around the Church of Cyril and Methodius.

Sabotage has been reported on the telecontrol cables of the Athens-Thessaloniki railway line in Platý Imathías, where cables were cut in three places but not stolen, raising questions about the motive.

Greece's Deputy Minister of Transport has reported an alleged "criminal attempt" of sabotage on the telecontrol system of the Athens-Thessaloniki railway line, raising serious safety questions.

A 49-year-old driver was arrested in Thessaloniki after a traffic accident, found to be driving under the influence of alcohol.

Two underage girls in Thessaloniki, Greece, were hospitalized after consuming alcohol. An employee of the convenience store that sold them the alcohol has been arrested.

Two minors were hospitalized in Thessaloniki after consuming alcohol, leading to the arrest of a 24-year-old convenience store employee who allegedly sold them the alcohol.

A 23-year-old man, known for a series of burglaries in Sykees, Thessaloniki, was arrested after becoming trapped in an elevator shaft while attempting to rob a liquor store.

Police in Thessaloniki arrested three Albanian nationals for drug trafficking, finding three kilograms of cocaine hidden inside a microwave oven.

Seven individuals were acquitted by the Mixed Jury Court of Thessaloniki for a brutal fan-related attack that occurred in July 2019 in the Kamara area, leaving a 20-year-old in a coma.

A 47-year-old man was convicted by the Three-Member Misdemeanor Court of Thessaloniki for the abuse of a 52-year-old disabled person in an apartment belonging to a church parish, while a priest was acquitted due to doubts.

Paris-based sales outfit CAT&Docs has acquired rights to the film 'HEX' by Maja Holand, which tracks Witch Club Satan, ahead of its international premiere at the Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival.

A 47-year-old prisoner who escaped from Hippokrateio Hospital in Thessaloniki on Clean Monday has been apprehended by police.

SAEK ALFA Thessaloniki is organizing the ALFA Career Fair on March 2nd to support the professional development and employment of its graduates, leveraging its strong Job Centre.

A 23-year-old burglar was apprehended after getting trapped in a manhole during an attempted break-in at a business in western Thessaloniki.

After a 13-year hiatus, the Thessaloniki-Skopje product pipeline is ready to resume operations following successful technical checks that confirmed its full functionality and precision.

The Central Board of Jewish Communities in Greece announced that three Greek Jews were among the 200 people executed in Kaisariani, including Moysis Karasso from Thessaloniki.

A burglary in a Thessaloniki liquor store took an unexpected turn when the owner arrived and confronted one of the two burglars inside, who was later found by police in the elevator shaft.

Three young men, two Greeks aged 18 and 19 and an Albanian national, have been arrested in Thessaloniki for robbing two pedestrians at gunpoint and with rubber batons.

An eventful burglary occurred in Sykies, Thessaloniki, when burglars broke into a liquor store but became trapped inside. The store had a specific security system.

An explosion occurred early morning outside an apartment building in eastern Thessaloniki, caused by a gas canister, alerting authorities.

Men digging hole outside Thessaloniki charged with antiquities theft  eKathimerini.com

Three individuals were arrested in Thessaloniki for illegally excavating within an archaeological site, violating laws protecting antiquities and cultural heritage.

A fire that broke out yesterday in an abandoned building within the former Kodra camp in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki, has been brought under partial control.

A fire erupted in an abandoned building at the former Kodra military camp in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki, with firefighting operations currently underway.

A memorial service for the victims of Russia's invasion of Ukraine was held in Thessaloniki, organized by the Ukrainian Consulate and the 'Ukrainian-Greek Initiative' association.

Traffic police in Thessaloniki, Greece, issued a violation to a taxi driver who was found using a mobile application to calculate fares instead of the legally required taximeter, causing customer complaints.

The 22nd round of the Super League features critical matches for AEK, PAOK, and Panathinaikos in the title race, alongside intense survival battles in Serres and Thessaloniki, with teams facing European commitments, suspensions, and absences.

The 28th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival in Greece has unveiled the films selected to compete in two of its main competitive categories.

A large-scale police operation was carried out in Dendropotamos, Thessaloniki, by the Organized Crime Suppression Sub-Directorate, involving searches of four homes with a judicial representative present.

Graffiti-strewn wall next to Thessaloniki’s Roman arch demolished  eKathimerini.com

A 34-year-old man has been jailed in Thessaloniki, Greece, after allegedly brutally beating his 38-year-old girlfriend for eight hours, leaving her hospitalized in the ICU.

Two individuals, a 42-year-old Romanian and a 25-year-old Yemeni, were arrested in Thessaloniki for illegally transporting migrants from Afghanistan, Syria, and Palestine into Greece.

Shocking details emerged about a 38-year-old woman brutally beaten by her husband in Thessaloniki, with police describing blood everywhere and terrified children.

A man escaped from the balcony of his hospital room at Hippokrateio Hospital in Thessaloniki, Greece, and was found two days later in a Roma settlement. He claimed he didn't understand how the escape happened.

The Deputy Minister of Education and former Rector of AUTh, N. Papaioannou, is scheduled to respond to questions regarding the degrading treatment of students by the Greek Police in Thessaloniki.

Businesses in Thessaloniki experienced a slowdown in consumer spending during this year's winter sales, with the majority reporting a decrease in turnover compared to the previous year.

Katerina Lioliou continues her sold-out performances at a well-known nightlife spot in Thessaloniki, with the atmosphere every night being explosive and the audience singing loudly the great…

The real estate market in Thessaloniki, Greece, is currently stable, as indicated by search statistics from the Spitogatos platform presented at a recent event by Ilias Papageorgiadis.

Thousands of citizens across Greece demonstrated to demand justice for the 57 victims of the Tempi train tragedy, three years after the fatal accident. Minor clashes were reported in Athens and Thessaloniki.

Six Thessaloniki Metro stations, which were closed earlier in the day on police orders for security reasons during a demonstration related to the Tempi train crash, have now fully resumed operations.

Clashes erupted in Thessaloniki following a march commemorating the three-year anniversary of the Tempi train tragedy, where citizens demanded justice for the 57 victims.

A 26-year-old motorcyclist was arrested in Thessaloniki, Greece, after allegedly causing a traffic accident to evade a police check and subsequently injuring an officer.

Citizens in Thessaloniki are protesting for justice and peace, with public transport disruptions, three years after the tragic Tempi train accident.

On World Obesity Day, a Greek association emphasizes that obesity is a chronic, multifactorial disease, not merely an aesthetic concern, and is organizing social actions in Athens and Thessaloniki.

A 22-year-old man has been charged with attempted robbery of a taxi driver in western Thessaloniki, an incident that occurred last March.

Police in Thessaloniki's Thermaikos area have solved 19 cases of burglaries, primarily residential, with stolen goods valued at 26,000 euros, and identified two perpetrators.

Time is running out for Airbnb property owners in Greece to complete tax declarations and corrections, with restrictions in Thessaloniki and a freeze on license transfers receiving a short extension, leading to increased sales of licensed properties ahead of new measures.

The US Consul General in Thessaloniki, Jerry Ismail, met with the Deputy Minister of Interior for Macedonia and Thrace, Konstantinos P. Gioulekas, to discuss various issues.

Six Thessaloniki metro stations will temporarily suspend operations on Saturday, February 28, at 10 a.m., following instructions from police authorities, as announced by THEMA, the metro's operating and maintenance company.

A prosecutor has ordered a preliminary investigation into an act of sabotage on the central Athens–Thessaloniki railway line's signaling system near Platy.

An 87-year-old man died after falling from a second-floor balcony in Sykies, Thessaloniki.

A priest in Thessaloniki, Greece, is currently on trial for allegedly committing €1.3 million in fraud.

EXCLUSIVE: Oscar-winning actress Juliette Binoche’s directorial debut In-I In Motion, which world premiered at San Sebastian last September, is set for a fresh raft of high-profile screenings over the coming weeks and Deadline can unveil the first international trailer. The highly personal feature documentary goes behind the scenes of the 2008 dance theatre show In-I, […]

Reports indicate corruption on the Athens-Thessaloniki main railway line, with cement found broken but cables untouched, suggesting a possible abandoned sabotage attempt.

Sabotage of railway control cables on the Athens-Thessaloniki axis has been reported, occurring two days before the three-year anniversary of the Tempi train tragedy. The Deputy Minister of Transport, Konstantinos Kyranakis, suggested that some individuals desired a new Tempi tragedy.

A city bus collided with a car on the Thessaloniki Ring Road around 6 AM, resulting in the car's driver being injured and hospitalized.

A city bus collided with a private car around 6 AM on the Peripheral Road of Thessaloniki, resulting in one injury.

The iconic Greek comedy film 'Let the Women Wait' has been adapted into a stage play, which, after a triumphant run in Thessaloniki, is now captivating audiences and critics in Athens at the Psyrri Theater.

The message "legality everywhere," which Mr. Mitsotakis first conveyed at the 2023 Thessaloniki International Fair, a few months after his re-election as Prime Minister, was reiterated yesterday by him speaking at the 2nd Pre-Congress

Thessaloniki port expansion sparks environmental row  eKathimerini.com

A military shell was discovered in a plot of land in Evosmos, Thessaloniki, prompting a response from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit.

The Greek Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has launched railway.gov.gr, an application allowing real-time tracking of trains on the Athens-Thessaloniki axis.

Authorities in Thessaloniki seized three kilograms of cocaine originating from Germany and arrested three individuals in a coordinated operation by the Directorate for Combating Organized Crime.

A 47-year-old man who escaped from Hippokrateio Hospital in Thessaloniki while under guard has been apprehended in a Roma settlement.

Police in Thessaloniki, Greece, arrested a 28-year-old and a 19-year-old within 24 hours, both of whom had outstanding arrest warrants.

Three teenagers have been taken into custody in connection with a series of robberies in central Thessaloniki.

The year 2026 is a milestone for the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF-Helexpo), with the expected launch of an international tender for the construction of the new International Exhibition Center, backed by 120 million euros in funding and including 120 acres of green space.

The project for the new Thessaloniki International Fair is moving closer to realization, with discussions ongoing about the redevelopment of the exhibition center and a potential referendum.

Japan, a global economic and technological power, has been selected as the honored country for the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair, scheduled for September 2026.

Police in Thessaloniki suspect a far-right group is behind an arson attack on an anti-authoritarian hangout, where an incendiary device made of gas canisters was placed.

Despite intensified police checks for fare evaders, certain categories of citizens are legally entitled to use public transport in Athens and Thessaloniki with reduced or no fare.

Police in Thessaloniki arrested a 40-year-old man who was a fugitive and deserter, with two outstanding court decisions sentencing him to 8.5 years in prison for drug-related offenses.

OFI achieved a significant 3-1 set victory over PAOK in Thessaloniki in a rescheduled Volley League match, keeping their playoff hopes alive.

A fire erupted at the historic Allatini pottery factory on the eastern side of Thessaloniki, Greece, prompting the mobilization of the Fire Service. Initial reports indicate the fire started shortly before 8 PM.

“Golden Swan,” which has its world premiere in the International Competition section of the 28th Thessaloniki Intl. Documentary Festival, has debuted its trailer. The film, directed by Anette Ostrø, looks back to 1995, when her brother, Hans Christian Ostrø, travelled to India in search of meaning and artistic growth. Months later, he is kidnapped in […]

A fire broke out in an abandoned building within the former Kodra military camp in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki. Firefighting efforts are underway, and the situation is reportedly improving.

A fire erupted in an abandoned building at the former Kodra camp in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki. Twenty firefighters are on site to extinguish the blaze.

A 30-year-old man was arrested in Thessaloniki for harassing passengers during a flight from a European city to Macedonia Airport.

A 30-year-old man was arrested after causing a disturbance and attacking a police officer on a flight bound for Thessaloniki's Macedonia Airport.

A teenager has been arrested in Thessaloniki in connection with an alleged assault and the distribution of revenge porn.