Photo source: Shutterstock Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis recently said that Greece will soon permit entry for travelers who present negative rapid antigen tests on arrival, as proof that they are not infected with the coronavirus (Covid-19). During a tourism-related meeting with the regional governor for Central Macedonia, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, the minister said
Thessaloniki. Photo source: GNTO / H. Kakarouhas Northern Greece has a leading role in this year’s opening of the country’s tourism, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said following his official visit to Thessaloniki on Friday. While in the Greece’s second largest city, Minister Theoharis met with local and regional bodies and discussed ways to boost […]
A big Hollywood production is getting ready to begin filming in Thessaloniki, Northern Greece, the governor of Central Macedonia, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, said on Friday. According to Tzitzikostas, this is the first time Thessaloniki will be a film location for such a big production which includes a cast of world-famous actors. The governor made the announcement […]
Four destinations in Central Macedonia – Olympus, Litohoro, Thessaloniki and Nigrita – recently became the filming locations of popular adventure reality TV show Pekin Express. A French-Belgian production, the show, in autumn 2020 filmed the 6th episode of its 14th season in Central Macedonia with the support of the Region’s film office. The episode was […]
Kasta tomp, Amphipolis. Photo source: borderlessculture.eu Works are currently underway for the revamp of the archaeological sites discovered through excavations in the area of Amphipolis in northern Greece. The project is being developed by the Region of Central Macedonia and the Serres Ephorate of Antiquities with the support of the “Borderless Culture” project.
Thessaloniki, Greece. Photo source: Visit Greece / H. Kakarouhas Thessaloniki authorities are alarmed over new Covid-19 cases increasing among younger age groups as well as a spike in the number of infections. Thessaloniki Regional Governor Apostolos Tzitzikostas and the city’s mayor Konstantinos Zervas presented Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis the recent developments
Athens, Greece The Greek Finance Ministry announced a series of relief measures aimed at assisting areas that have been hit hardest by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. According to Finance Minister Christos Staikouras, the following support measures will apply for Level 4 (very high risk) cities or regions: – 50 percent of the refundable advance payment […]
The Region of Central Macedonia on Thursday was honored for its response to the coronavirus pandemic and received the “Heroes of Covid-19” in Northern Greece award during a special event held at the TIF-Helexpo exhibition fairgrounds in Thessaloniki. “The real heroes are our fellow citizens who were at the forefront of dealing with an unprecedented health […]
Ancient Olympia, one of Greece’s most popular archaeological sites, during September 18-20, will host the Olympia Forum I, a new event dedicated to promoting the economy and culture of Greece’s 13 regions. Organized by the Delphi Economic Forum non profit organization and the Patris newspaper, the first edition of the Olympia Forum will be held […]
The Central Macedonia Region recently announced that it would be allocating 150 million euros to local businesses, tourism enterprises included, impacted by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Central Macedonia Governor Apostolos Tzitzikostas announced the immediate non-repayable funding, which he said will facilitate liquidity and serve as starting capital for


















