ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI
The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki was
founded during the first Hellenic Democracy in
June 14th 1925 and is the largest Institution in
Greece. It is placed only a few minutes away
from the city centre and covers an area of 10,5
acres. Today the University has about 80.000
students, while its teaching and research stuff
numbers more than 4.500.
The University has been very active over the past years. The
different departments are working together with other respective
departments from all over the world on various research
programmes. Several seminars and conferences are being
organized during the academic year. Moreover, numerous exchange
programmes, both for students and Professors are functioning very
effectively.
A map of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
The Two Faces of Thessaloniki: Volumes in the
History of the City
A steady and unbroken development lasting more than twentythree centuries is an unusual phenomenon in the history of a city.
Thessaloniki is one of the few European cities which can boast a
long and, at the same time, continuous history. Moreover, in this
case, there are some additional features which characterize the
history of only a few Greek cities which have remained unchanged
throughout the history of the city despite turbulent economic, social
and demographic urban change. In the following brief historical
review we will try to present concisely all the facts which are
considered to be the main components of the history of this
Macedonian capital.
A long time before the
establishment of the city, the entire
gulf of Thermaikos was dotted with
long-standing settlements of
people. Up until today, seven of
those prehistoric settlements have
been found in the area, which
proves that this area has been
inhabited since the fifth or the sixth
millennium BC. Moreover, the
excavation findings certify the
uninterrupted presence of these
settlements throughout the Ancient
and Classical era as well as the close financial and cultural relations
between the inhabitants of this area with the rest of Greece.
GENERAL FACTS ABOUT GREECE
Official name: HELLAS
State order: Parliamentary republic
Capital: Athens
Population: 10.500.000
Official language: Hellenic
Time: GMT+2 hours
Currency: EURO
SOME USEFUL GREEK WORDS
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My name is
What's your name
How are you?
Very good
Thank you
You are welcome
Pronounce
Greek
ena
Dyo
Tria
Tessera
Pente
Eksi
Epta
Okto
Ennia
Deka
Ekato
Hilia
Me lene
pos se lene?
Ti kanis?
Poli kala
Efharisto
parakalo
Ένα
Δύο
Τρία
Τέσσερα
Πέντε
Έξι
Επτά
Οκτό
Εννιά
Δέκα
Εκατό
Χίλια
Με λένε
Πως σε λένε;
Τι κάνεις;
Πολύ καλά
Ευχαριστώ!
Παρακαλώ!
Beer
Wine
Cheers
Good bye
I am a strawberry, eat me
Bira
Krasi
Ya mas!
adio
Eimai fraoulitsa, fae me
Μπύρα
Κρασί
Γεια μας
Αντίο
Είμαι φραουλίτσα φάε με
HOW TO GET TO THESSALONIKI
You can reach Thessaloniki by plane, by train, by bus, or by ferry.
The international airport "Macedonia" of Thessaloniki has
connections with most European cities and is only 12 Km from the
center of the city. You take the bus number 78 (every half an hour)
and the trip lasts approximatelly 30 minutes. You can find more
information on the web page www.hcaa-eleng.gr/thes.htm
Trains come to Thessaloniki from all the near northern countries like
Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, FYROM, Yugoslavia and Turkey. You
can find more information on the International Railways of Greece
Website http://www.ose.gr/
No matter how you are coming we will pick you up with our private
BEST vehicle, so you just have to inform us on time about your
arrival date and time.
WHAT TO BRING ALONG
The weather at October is usually sunny but the temperature will be
about 15-20 C, so don't come without jacket and some warm
clothes. Also for the international evening you will have to prepare
some traditional food from your country and accompany it of course
with your national drinks! So if you need any cooking material that
cannot be found here bring them along. More information we will
give you as the arrival day will be drawing closer and closer.
THE ORGANISERS OF THE REGIONAL MEETING
Main organiser:
Miha Dimitria (thea)
xazomouro@yahoo.gr
+306973648945
Fundraising:
Skiadopoulos Vaggelis (lamias)
vaggelisskiadopoulos@yahoo.gr
+306974038111
President:
Grollios Fanis
dontheofanio@hotmail.com
+306944789418
If you feel the
need to call us,
don’t hesitate no
matter the
time… the city of
Thessaloniki
never sleeps :)