When I first arrived in Thessaloniki for my Erasmus volunteering project, I quickly understood that this city cannot be explained with only one word, one identity, or one story. At first sight, Thessaloniki is clearly a Greek city: the language, the sea, the food, the rhythm of daily life, the churches, the cafés, the music, and the people all make you feel the strong presence of contemporary Greece. But after walking through its streets, visiting its neighbourhoods, and obse

One of the most meaningful places in Thessaloniki is the Atatürk House. It is known as the birthplace of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Türkiye, who was born in Thessaloniki in 1881. Today, the house is located next to the Turkish Consulate and functions as a museum dedicated to his life and memory. For many visitors from Türkiye, this house is an emotional place. Atatürk is one of the most important figures in Turkish history, so seeing the city where he was bo

One of the most meaningful places in Thessaloniki is the Atatürk House. It is known as the birthplace of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Türkiye, who was born in Thessaloniki in 1881. Today, the house is located next to the Turkish Consulate and functions as a museum dedicated to his life and memory. For many visitors from Türkiye, this house is an emotional place. Atatürk is one of the most important figures in Turkish history, so seeing the city where he was bo

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Well, it's time to tell you about how my last week of May went, but not only that. I can also tell you about the month as a whole!

My experience working with Esai En Roi during May. The main update, as you can see, is that I'm alive

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This Monday, 6 July 2026, I attended one of the most memorable events of my volunteering experience in Thessaloniki: Alexploration. The event took place at the Green Executive Club and focused on the work of volunteers and non-profit organisations, especially in the field of first aid. What made this event special for me was that it was not only informative, but also very human and inspiring. The presentation was given by people who are actively involved in volunteer-based fi

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As experienced educational professionals, we are well aware that the value of a pilot intervention multiplies when its findings do not remain confined within the narrow boundaries of a single classroom or a local sports arena. The true challenge for the ESOL (Social Inclusion through Sport) project and the Scientific Youth Team lies in ensuring sustainability and transferring the expertise gained at the Ialysos Indoor Arena to the wider educational community.

In today's educational reality, school bullying represents one of the most serious threats to students' psycho-emotional health, with children presenting developmental differences often finding themselves at the center of such behaviors. Within the framework of the ESOL (Social Inclusion through Sport) project, the Scientific Youth Team approached the joint athletic activities at the Ialysos Indoor Arena not merely as exercise opportunities, but as a strategic anti-bullying t

In educational practice, evaluating an innovative social intervention goes far beyond a superficial assessment of a project's highlights. On the contrary, as experienced educators, we know well that the success of the ESOL (Social Inclusion through Sport) project at the Ialysos Indoor Arena was no accident.

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The queer culture raise from underground loves and friendships. In places and periods where lesbian are rape to be cure and trans peoples beaten to be teaches whats a 'true' men/women.

Very soon, usually the 21th of June, will be the summer. The summer solstice. For many the very best moment to organize beautiful festivities. Long days and hot nights, food and flowers in the garden.

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