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  Thessaloniki Prefecture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thessaloniki ( Greek : Θεσσαλονίκη) is a nomos ( prefecture) in Greece, containing Thessaloniki, Lagana and the northern portion of the Chalcidicean peninsula.
The prefecture stretches from the Thermian Gulf to the Strymon Gulf.
The prefectures is bounded with the Imathia prefecture to the southwest, Pella to the west, Kilkis to the north, Serres to the east and Chalkidiki to the south
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 Thessaloniki - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is also the capital of the Thessaloniki Prefecture and the capital of the EU region (or, synonymously, Greek periphery) of Central Macedonia.
Thessaloniki became the Cultural capital of Europe for 1997.
In the 1980s, the 2-lane bypass of Thessaloniki began construction and was finally opened to traffic running from the west side up to the other side of Thessaloniki to its southeast approaching Thermi.
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 Macedonia in Greece - Thessaloniki prefecture
And plenty of tavernas, ouzeris, restaurants, hotels, night clubs, bars, "bouzoukia" (Thessaloniki was where rebetika, the Greek "blues", was born), cinemas theatres, cafes whose chairs and tables fill the pavements and the piazzas.
Thessaloniki has a large number of fine restaurants, renowned for their cuisine and there are still more in its suburbs and outlying districts.
Thessaloniki has many theatres and some one hundred cinemas, some of which are open-air for pleasant summer viewing.
www.vacation-macedonia.com /thessaloniki   (1509 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - ThessalonIki, Greece (Greek Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
383,967), capital of ThessalonIki prefecture, N Greece, in Macedonia; on the Gulf of ThessalonIki, an inlet of the Aegean Sea, at the neck of the KhalkidhikI Peninsula.
It is the second largest city in Greece, a major modern port, and an industrial and commercial center.
Although largely rebuilt in modern style, ThessalonIki still retains its famous white Byzantine walls, the 15th-century White Tower, and a Venetian citadel.
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 netcyclo: Thessaloniki   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Thessaloniki achieved its greatest prominence during the late Roman and Byzantine periods when it became the first city of the "province" of Greece, far surpassing Athens in commercial and administrative importance.
Thessaloniki's character changed during this time from that of a prosperous provincial city to a booming, modern metropolis with all the urban problems that plague the world's large cities.
Thessaloniki has an active nightlife centering on the three expanding club districts and a strip of cafes along the waterfront.
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 The Investment Framework Article 3
The Prefecture of Attica (except the eparchies of Troizinia, Kythera and Lavreotiki), that part of the Prefecture of Corinth bordering on the Prefecture of Attica as far as the Corinth Canal, the Prefecture of Thessaloniki except that part west of the River Axios and the eparchy of Lagadas.
Certain communities of the eparchy of Lagadas of the Prefecture of Thessaloniki, the eparchy of Troizinia, the municipalities of Methana and Poros and certain communities of the Prefecture of Attica.
The Prefecture of Attica (except the eparchy of Troizinia, the islands of Aegina, Spetses, Hydra and the eparchy of Kythera), the Prefecture of Thessaloniki (except the eparchy of Lagadas and certain communities).
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Thessaloniki, the second largest city in Greece with a population of 1,000,000 inhabitants, is one of the oldest cities in Europe.
Despite the unfavourable conditions prevailing during the the Turkish occupation, there were Greek schools in Thessaloniki that struggled, successfully to a large degree, to preserve the Greek language and literature until the city was liberated in October 26, 1912, the anniversary of its patron saint, St. Demetrius.
Noteworthly from a national, spiritual and artistic viewpoint are also the continuing strong links between the the city of Thessaloniki and Mt. Athos.The modern era of material and cultural development in Thessaloniki dates from its liberation in 1912, when Thessaloniki became the capital city of Northern Greece.
www.grecian.net /GREECE/macedonia/thessaloniki/thessaloniki.htm   (960 words)

  
 Macedonian Heritage - Unpublished Academic Literature: Musical Studies
Afendouli, Maria: “ Folksongs of Vavdos in Halkidiki ”, Thessaloniki 1992
Kouziaki, Maria: “ Folksongs from Lefkopiyi, Kozani Prefecture ”, Thessaloniki 1999
Afendouli, Maria: Folksongs of Vavdos in Halkidiki, Thessaloniki 1992
www.macedonian-heritage.gr /UnpubAcedLit/depMusicalStudies.html   (6277 words)

  
 Thessaloniki articles and news from Start Learning Now   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
It is also the capital of the Thessaloniki Prefecture and the capital of the Region (Europe)EU region (or, synonymously, Peripheries of GreeceGreek periphery) of Central Macedonia.
Thessaloniki became the European Capital of CultureCultural capital of Europe for 1997.
Thessaloniki is accessed with Greece Interstate 1GR-1 / E75 for Athens, Greece Interstate 4GR-4, Greece Interstate 2GR-2, Via Egnatia/ E90 and Greece Interstate 12GR-12 / E85 for Serres and Sofia, BulgariaSofia.
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In 1430, Thessaloniki was conquered by the Ottomans Turks.
The port of Thessaloniki is fully tied to the city, sharing its history and associated directly with its periods of prosperity and decline.
Thessaloniki is being hailed as the new metropolitan centre of the whole Balkan peninsula as well as the centre for information and coordination of many international initiatives for the Balkan reconstruction.
www.usconsulate.gr /Thessaloniki.doc   (3565 words)

  
 Alternative Greece: PREFECTURE OF THESSALONIKI
Most people are familiar with the Prefecture of Thessaloniki through its namesake capital, Thessaloniki; a city symbol, with a glorious history going back 2,300 years, a cosmopolitan city bustling with life, the centre of the Macedonian land, the financial and intellectual centre of the Balkans.
The Prefecture of Thessaloniki invites you to get acquainted with its natural beauty to journey into its long history of 6,000 years, discover its wetlands, the beautiful beaches of Thermaikos and Strimonikos Gulfs, the prehistoric, classical and Byzantine monuments, listed settlements, spas, and participate in folklore and cultural activities held here year-round.
Cultural life in Thessaloniki is very rich, with year-round cultural events, concerts, theatrical plays, meetings of dance groups, operas and cinematic festivals.
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 thessaloniki greece hotels, travel agencies, car rentals, information, salonica map thessaloniki greece
The famous prefecture of Thessaloniki pulses with multifarious interesting elements, such as archaeological and historical monuments, amazing natural sites and settlements, hospitable inhabitants with unique mentality and an enviable lifestyle that shall definitely impress you.
The town of Thessaloniki, the capital of the prefecture, is the second largest town and the co-capital of Greece.
Thessaloniki, one of the most gifted prefectures of Greece, is definitely worth a visit.
www.united-hellas.com /tourism/macedonia/thessaloniki   (270 words)

  
 Thessaloniki - Macedonia - Hotels & Holidays in Greece   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Today, Thessaloniki is a cosmopolitan northern city, but those who do find an intriguing blend of sophisticated shops and cafes, tree-lined avenues, winding castle-bound streets, Byzantine churches and Roman ruins.
From Thessaloniki, travelers can explore Macedonia, the former stomping ground of Alexander the Great: take an easy day trip to the ruins of ancient Pella; visit the monastic community of Mt. Athos (for men only); or venture to the seldom-touristed Lake District, tucked against Albania's border, for vistas that rival the Swiss Alps.
Thessaloniki is a thriving city and one of the most important trade and communications centres in the Mediterranean.
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 Thessaloniki   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
As of 2004, the above are the only three teams of Thessaloniki that have ever won a national title and also the only three that have played in European cups.
The White Tower of Thessaloniki (''Lefkos Pyrgos''), widely regarded as the symbol of the city.
Thessaloniki has schools, lyceums, a gymnasium, banks, a post office, and squares ('' plateies '').
copernicus.subdomain.de /Thessaloniki   (1690 words)

  
 Macedonia in Greece - Pella prefecture
The capital of this prefecture is Edessa, built in the foothills of Mt. Vennion, with a view over the plain, lush greenery, flower-filled gardens and plenty of water.
Another town with an abundance of water is Amissa, built on the lower slopes of Kaimaktsalan, in front of Lake Vegoritis.
Finally, we have Giannitsa, the biggest city in the prefecture and an important agricultural and animal breeding centre.
www.vacation-macedonia.com /pella   (377 words)

  
 ekathimerini.com | Koroneia disaster explained   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Local and environmental authorities will meet in Thessaloniki tomorrow to discuss the results of tests which reveal that a deadly bacteria was responsible for killing almost 30,000 birds and hundreds of fish in Lake Koroneia.
Thessaloniki prefecture officials were yesterday made aware of the lab results and promptly called a meeting with local representatives and scientists in order to agree on a plan of recovery for the area, some 20km (12 miles) east of Thessaloniki, and to discuss policies that will prevent similar disasters in the future.
The Thessaloniki Prefecture has already proposed an agricultural and ecological program whose first phase would cost 71 million euros but experts have warned that if drastic action is not taken quickly, Koroneia’s ecosystem could collapse.
www.ekathimerini.com /4dcgi/_w_articles_politics_100010_29/09/2004_47812   (325 words)

  
 Thessaloniki - Current News & Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Thessaloniki's 69th International Trade Fair, that was completed yesterday, was the most successful of recent years given the great number of trade and private...
Thessaloniki Mayor Vasilis Papageorgopoulos suggested that the Olympic Games should be held in Greece on a permanent basis in a press conference he gave today...
Thessaloniki moves in Olympic pace in view of the opening of the Olympic football tournament at Kaftatzoglio Stadium on August 11.
news.daylightonline.com /Thessaloniki.html   (7401 words)

  
 ÄÅÑÌÁÔÏËÏÃÉÁ ÓÔÏ INTERNET   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Poligiros is the capital of Halkidiki and is 69 km from Thessaloniki and 590 km from Athens.
INFORMATION OF THESSALONIKI -`` In Roman times it was visited by Saint Paul, who reached the new religion, and who later addressed his two well-known epistles (the oldest written documents of Christian literature) to the Christians of Thessaloniki.
Thessaloniki, a port city én Northern Greece, with a population of over 1.000.000, is one of the oldest cities in Europe..
www.edae.gr /Plirofories_DERMATOLOGOI.thesaloniki_macedonia.html   (714 words)

  
 Macedonia,kavala,kilkis,thassos island,thessaloniki   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Large sections of the city-walls are also still standing, together with one of their main bastions, the famous White Tower Noteworthy from a national, spiritual and artistic viewpoint are also the continuing strong links between the city of Thessaloniki and Mount Athos.
The cultural development of Thessaloniki starts from its liberation in 1912, when Thessaloniki became the capital city of Northern Greece.
Today Thessaloniki is a thriving city and one of the most important trade and communications centers in the Mediterranean.
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 thessaloniki-kalamaria-oraiokastro-macedonia-greece
This prefecture has to demonstrate a lot of interests like mountainous areas, beaches, archaeological and historical monuments, and museums with separate exhibits.
The city of Thessaloniki, capital of prefecture and the second largest city, took her name from the brother of Mega Alexandros, Thessaloniki that was spouse of Kassandrou.
The Aristotelian University which is the bigger in the country, the theatres, and government owned and the two experimental faculties, the educative associations, the cinematographic club and many other, constitute certain from the points of report of actual intellectual movement of city.
www.web-greece.gr /thessaloniki.htm   (393 words)

  
 Prefecture of Thessaloniki - General information
Kassandros established the city of Thessaloniki in 316 BC and named after the sister of Alexander the Great.
Today the White Tower has been restored to its original condition, is now the city’s symbol, and used for exhibitions you can walk up the circular stairs to the café and admire the view from the top.
The Kastra, with its narrow streets lined with old houses, are all that remain of 19yh century Thessaloniki.
hellasblue.com /eng/districts/macedonia/thessaloniki/thessaloniki_main.html   (758 words)

  
 PREFECTURE OF IMATHIA - The Prefecture of Imathia Today
The prefecture of Imathia belongs to the wider territory of Central Macedonia and it is adjacent to the Prefectures of Thessaloniki, Pella, Kozani and Pieria.
The Capital of the prefecture is the city of Veria, with 47.411 inhabitants.
The city of Veria, is only 95km far from the Airport of Macedonia in Thessaloniki, 75km far from the port of Thessaloniki and 110km far from the frontiers (EVZONI).
www.imathiachamber.gr /en/imathia/today.html   (237 words)

  
 Museums of Macedonia, Greece — Archaeological Museum
It is in a transitional stage at present, because it will be closed to the public from the beginning of 2001 for general restorations.
At present, the collection of Archaic to Late Roman sculptures from Thessaloniki and Macedonia in general is displayed in the central section of the museum.
The point of the Thessaloniki in Prehistory exhibition is to recreate a picture of the Thermaic littoral before the city of Thessaloniki was built.
www.museumsofmacedonia.gr /Archaeological_and_Byzantine/Arx_Thessaloniknhs.html   (433 words)

  
 Information Office for the Unemployed and Businesses   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The whole effort is mainly financed by the Municipality of Thessaloniki, however the contribution of the remaining three participating bodies is also very important, as the office is housed in the premises of VETH and EETH and the management of the project has been assigned to OBSTH.
Special care is taken for the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with the bodies participating in the programmatic agreement (VETH, EETH and OBSTH) being three of the most important representatives of the enterprising activities in the Prefecture of Thessaloniki, aiming to support and strengthen the role of the SMEs in the area.
This is achieved through continuous and systematic provision of advice and information about the new jobs coming up in the private and/or the public sector, the provision of leaflets and other information material on employment and training programmes and the psychological support and encouragement in the process of job searching.
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 Thessaloniki - www.saloniki.org / July 2005
Did you know that Thessaloniki was founded 315 BC by king Cassandre and named after the sister of Alexander the Great ?...
Andrew Athens : As frequently as we visit Thessaloniki, we always feel especially privileged to be in this city, which throughout the centuries...
IAAF Grand Prix II " Thessaloniki 2005 " - at the
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 Pre-Games Training Guide, Greece 2003-2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
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 Macedonian Heritage - Unpublished Academic Literature: History and Archaeology
Panayotopoulou, Anna A., “ From Thessaloniki to Krushevo: Ideology, Organisation, and Action of IMRO (1893–1903) ”, MA thesis, Thessaloniki 1993.
This, the Palaeologan period in Thessaloniki, the high noon of theology and ancient learning, was a curious, exceptional case of intellectual and urban development in the weak, defenceless, steadily shrinking Byzantine Empire.
The subject of the thesis is 63 sherds from surface investigations at Anhialos and Karabournaki, Thessaloniki prefecture, and Sani, Halkidiki prefecture.
www.macedonian-heritage.gr /UnpubAcedLit/depHistory.html   (11523 words)

  
 Pelion Greece, Pelion, Volos, Hotels in Pelion, Pelio, winter holidays in greece, snow ski in greece, activities, ...
Magnesia Prefecture (capital is Volos) occupies the east side of Thessaly, encompassing the peninsula of the same name which ends in cape Trikeri and encloses the Pagasitic gulf in its embrace.
Its boundaries extend to the Northern Sporades islands of Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonnisos.
Volos (the capital of the prefecture) and its port, which holds out a promise to modern -day Argonauts full of surprises; gorgeous beaches, some tucked into wind free coves, some disappearing into the infinite expanse of the Aegean, are only some of the delights hidden away in this corner of Greece.
www.thegreektravel.com /pelion   (663 words)

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