During the last week of October, I would say that quite a lot of different things happened and I learnt many new things. On Monday, October 26th, they celebrated St Demetrios. I learnt that he is one of the most important saints in the Greek Orthodox Church and that he is also the patron saint of Thessaloniki. On Wednesday, October 28th, it was Ochi Day, when they celebrated Greece’s refusal to cooperate with Benito Mussolini, an Italian fascist leader. We probably learnt t

I have been in Thessaloniki for almost 4 weeks now. In the mornings, I spend time in the garden, and in the evenings I work in the office. I’m finally starting to see progress in the garden! It’s becoming cleaner and more organised, and soon I’ll start focusing more on the planting area and other things. Other than that, not much has happened. Mostly I’ve been working, getting more familiar with the work and exploring the neighborhood even more this week.

Fantines introduction and first week in Thessaloniki

As part of evaluating the ESOL (Social Inclusion through Sport) program, we had the profound honor of speaking with the Principal of the 1st Special Primary School of Rhodes. Our conversation revealed a distinct yet deeply moving and essential perspective of our joint initiative at the Ialysos Indoor Gymnasium.

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Join MADmax & Mariam's journey where recycling was at the heart of everything we did, transforming waste into art and revitalizing Thessaloniki's spaces.

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Explore how the MADmax & Aren project in Thessaloniki uses art to raise environmental awareness. Discover MADmax & Aren's inspiring journey.

Discover how volunteering in Thessaloniki with MADmax & Elena led to new friendships, perspectives, and a belief in young people's potential.

Explore how MADmax & Victor transform parks into stages with volunteer-driven creations. Discover unique performances in public spaces today!

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This is exactly what have been done in Epicurus s garden during the MADMAX campaign.

Explore the contrasting rhythms of life in Madrid and Thessaloniki. Discover how these two cities uniquely shape experiences and cultural connections.

Discover the vibrant queer life in Thessaloniki, where visibility and belonging create urban freedom. Explore how queer life shapes this multicultural city.

Discover Julia's footprint in MADmax campaign through her personal statement and testimonial. Learn about her unique experience in Greece.

The other weekend, we went to Halkidiki, and it’s an experience that I will never forget :)

Discover the wonders of 'The pond full of life!', a biodiversity hotspot in Karatasiou Park. Explore how 'The pond full of life!' enhances ecosystems.