Primarul Salonicului, despre turiștii români care merg în Halkidiki și la Muntele Athos

Stelios Angeloudis, the mayor of Thessaloniki, aims to promote the city as a tourist destination for Romanians, encouraging longer stays. With Romania being a significant market, he launched the "Destination Thessaloniki" initiative in Bucharest, highlighting the city's potential for business and cultural events. Angeloudis noted the importance of Thessaloniki's historical heritage and vibrant nightlife, suggesting it as a complementary stop for visitors heading to Mount Athos or Halkidiki. He also emphasized the significance of the Via Carpatia project for enhancing connectivity between Greece and Romania, and the modern metro system that showcases the city's archaeological history. Angeloudis seeks closer ties between Thessaloniki and Bucharest beyond tourism.