Venizelos metro station, opening soon, reveals Thessaloniki’s history from its founding in the 4th century BC to the 20th century. This massive archaeological undertaking showcases the Roman Decumanus Maximus (today’s Egnatia Street), Byzantine shops, and thousands of artifacts. The station’s 17-year journey reflects a city divided over preserving the unearthed treasures, leading to protests and debates. Now, this unique station promises to be both a transportation hub and an underground museum.
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The annual march in Thessaloniki commemorating the 1973 Polytechnic uprising concluded with clashes as rioters threw Molotov cocktails at police. The peaceful protest, attended by student groups, unions, and citizens, featured flag burnings and wreath-laying ceremonies before escalating into tensions near Egnatia Street. Police responded with tear gas and flashbangs, dispersing the small group of masked individuals.