In a poignant tribute marking the 82nd anniversary of the first train’s departure to Auschwitz-Birkenau, Thessaloniki Mayor Stelios Angeloudis announced the upcoming construction of the Holocaust Memorial Park in Eleftherias Square. Joined by Israel’s Ambassador Noam Katz, the city’s annual Memorial March underscored a commitment to remembrance and resilience, honoring the 50,000 murdered Jews while vowing to combat hate and intolerance. “Never again is a solemn duty,” Katz declared, emphasizing unity and action against injustice.
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Thessaloniki is set to open Greece’s second crematorium following the publication of a presidential decree in the Government Gazette. The crematorium will be located in the city’s first cemetery, marking a significant step towards offering citizens the option of cremation. Mayor Stelios Angeloudis emphasized the city’s commitment to respecting personal choice in burial methods. The first crematorium in Greece was opened in Ritsona in 2019, 15 years after cremation was legalized. However, the practice continues to face opposition from the Orthodox Church.
Thessaloniki residents gathered at City Hall on Monday to bid farewell to former mayor Yannis Boutaris, who passed away at the age of 82. The funeral was attended by President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and other political figures, with wreaths sent by the entire political world. Boutaris, known for his progressive leadership, will be cremated as per his wishes, having advocated for the establishment of a crematorium in Thessaloniki during his tenure.
In a unique initiative, the Municipality of Thessaloniki has begun harvesting olives from the trees spread across the city to produce its very own municipal organic olive oil.
It is estimated that a total of 800-1000 kg of fruit will be collected, and…