{"id":772,"date":"2025-04-22T09:45:51","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T09:45:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/symmetexo.thessaloniki.gr\/%cf%80%cf%85%ce%bb%cf%8e%ce%bd%ce%b5%cf%82\/"},"modified":"2025-07-11T10:52:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T10:52:55","slug":"%cf%80%cf%85%ce%bb%cf%8e%ce%bd%ce%b5%cf%82","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/symmetexo.thessaloniki.gr\/en\/%cf%80%cf%85%ce%bb%cf%8e%ce%bd%ce%b5%cf%82\/","title":{"rendered":"Pillars"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- Text with image start -->\n    <div class=\"text-with-img pl-1 pr-1\" data-scroll-section>\n        <div class=\"grid\">\n            <div class=\"col-12 col-md-1\">\n                \n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\" style=\"margin: auto;\" data-scroll=\"\" data-scroll-speed=\"4\">\n                <h1 >\n                    Improving<br \/>\r\nQuality of Life                <\/h1>\n                <p data-scroll=\"\" >\n                    We are shaping a city that supports the well-being of all its residents, aiming to improve quality of life through significant upgrades to infrastructure and the urban environment. We focus on enhancing green spaces and revitalizing public areas to create a safer, more accessible, and pleasant city. These efforts are aligned with our vision of a more sustainable and equitable society, where residents feel part of a united and vibrant community enjoying a higher standard of living.                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n             <div class=\"col-12 col-md-1\">\n             <\/div>\n            <div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\" style=\"margin-top: auto;margin-bottom: auto;\" data-scroll=\"\" data-scroll-speed=\"2\">\n                                    <video class=\"img-fluid\" loop muted playsinline autoplay>\n                                                    <source src=\"https:\/\/symmetexo.thessaloniki.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/guy_with_frame_flower_1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\">\n                                                                            <source src=\"https:\/\/symmetexo.thessaloniki.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/guy_with_frame_flower.webm\" type=\"video\/webm\">\n                                            <\/video>\n                                \n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<!-- Text w-th image end -->\n\n\n<div class=\"axis-programmes\" data-scroll-section>\n\t<div class=\"grid-sizer-axis\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"gutter-sizer-axis\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"masonry-item-axis\" data-scroll=\"\" data-scroll-speed=\"3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"axis-programme \" style=\"background-color: #00A7FF;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/symmetexo.thessaloniki.gr\/en\/pillar\/municipal-parking-spaces\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"axis-p-intro\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"axis-p-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"axis-p-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMunicipal Parking Spaces\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"axis-p-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe are creating public parking areas in densely populated neighborhoods, addressing a key concern for both residents and visitors. These facilities relieve traffic congestion, improve urban mobility, and contribute to a more functional city.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"masonry-item-axis\" data-scroll=\"\" data-scroll-speed=\"2\">\n\t\t<div class=\"axis-programme margin-top-big\" style=\"background-color: #FD7878;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/symmetexo.thessaloniki.gr\/en\/pillar\/school-infrastructure\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"axis-p-intro\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"axis-p-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"axis-p-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSchool Infrastructure\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"axis-p-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Municipality focuses on strengthening educational infrastructure by renovating and maintaining school buildings and courtyards, ensuring safe and suitable environments for learning. Schoolyards can also become \u201ccool islands\u201d that offer relief from heat and improve the urban ecosystem through greenery, permeable surfaces, and rainwater collection systems.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"masonry-item-axis\" data-scroll=\"\" data-scroll-speed=\"1\">\n\t\t<div class=\"axis-programme \" style=\"background-color: #00C462;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/symmetexo.thessaloniki.gr\/en\/pillar\/new-municipal-daycare-centers\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"axis-p-intro\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"axis-p-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"axis-p-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNew Municipal Daycare Centers\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"axis-p-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThessaloniki&#8217;s municipal nurseries and daycare centers follow modern educational practices that support every child\u2019s development. Carefully planned and safely designed spaces offer stimuli that foster children&#8217;s abilities and promote both individual and group learning.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"masonry-item-axis\" data-scroll=\"\" data-scroll-speed=\"1\">\n\t\t<div class=\"axis-programme \" style=\"background-color: #00A7FF;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/symmetexo.thessaloniki.gr\/en\/pillar\/sports-facilities-and-activities\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"axis-p-intro\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"axis-p-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"axis-p-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSports Facilities and Activities\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"axis-p-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe are developing and upgrading sports facilities that promote physical activity and recreation for all Thessaloniki residents. Through targeted interventions adapted to various needs, we provide the ideal environment for citizens to stay active, take care of their health, and enhance their well-being.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"masonry-item-axis\" data-scroll=\"\" data-scroll-speed=\"1\">\n\t\t<div class=\"axis-programme \" style=\"background-color: #FDAFE6;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/symmetexo.thessaloniki.gr\/en\/pillar\/aesthetic-upgrade-of-public-spaces\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"axis-p-intro\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"axis-p-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"axis-p-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAesthetic Upgrade of Public Spaces\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"axis-p-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe are enhancing Thessaloniki\u2019s urban landscape by installing new public infrastructure in key areas of the city. We create spaces for rest, meetings, and social interaction, improving everyday life for residents. This includes courtyard upgrades, green enhancements, and volunteer clean-up initiatives that remove litter and graffiti. We also promote street art and murals as part of the city\u2019s visual rejuvenation.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"masonry-item-axis\" data-scroll=\"\" data-scroll-speed=\"2\">\n\t\t<div class=\"axis-programme \" style=\"background-color: #00C462;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/symmetexo.thessaloniki.gr\/en\/pillar\/playgrounds\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"axis-p-intro\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"axis-p-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"axis-p-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPlaygrounds\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"axis-p-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe are committed to building and renovating playgrounds that promote safe physical activity and fun for children. By investing in modern, innovative equipment, we create spaces where children can play, learn, and grow in a safe and supportive environment.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"masonry-item-axis\" data-scroll=\"\" data-scroll-speed=\"2\">\n\t\t<div class=\"axis-programme \" style=\"background-color: #FDAFE6;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/symmetexo.thessaloniki.gr\/en\/pillar\/tree-planting\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"axis-p-intro\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"axis-p-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"axis-p-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTree Planting\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"axis-p-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Municipality of Thessaloniki is investing in an extensive tree-planting program to enrich our green footprint and improve the city&#8217;s quality of life. We are planting trees in public spaces, parks, gardens, and areas with limited vegetation to upgrade the urban environment. This initiative contributes to better air quality, environmental sustainability, and both physical and mental well-being for our citizens.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"masonry-item-axis\" data-scroll=\"\" data-scroll-speed=\"3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"axis-programme \" style=\"background-color: #FD7878;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/symmetexo.thessaloniki.gr\/en\/pillar\/parks\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"axis-p-intro\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"axis-p-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"axis-p-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tParks\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"axis-p-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe are boosting the city\u2019s green presence through the creation of new so-called \u2018pocket parks\u2019 and the adoption of existing green areas. Every park becomes a vital green lung for the community, offering peace and recreation for all ages. We plan, renovate, and maintain parks to ensure they are safe, clean, and accessible, making our city more welcoming.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"masonry-item-axis\" data-scroll=\"\" data-scroll-speed=\"3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"axis-programme\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gallery-placeholder\" src=\"https:\/\/symmetexo.thessaloniki.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Person_and_dog.png\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- Text with image start -->\n    <div class=\"text-with-img pl-1 pr-1\" data-scroll-section>\n        <div class=\"grid\">\n            <div class=\"col-12 col-md-1\">\n                \n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\" style=\"margin: auto;\" data-scroll=\"\" data-scroll-speed=\"4\">\n                <h1 >\n                    Social Resilience                <\/h1>\n                <p data-scroll=\"\" >\n                    We support and strengthen public welfare structures and social programs aimed at the vulnerable populations of Thessaloniki. These initiatives promote social activation, solidarity, recreation, health, and well-being, as well as education and employment integration \u2014 all contributing to a fairer, more inclusive society.                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n             <div class=\"col-12 col-md-1\">\n             <\/div>\n            <div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\" style=\"margin-top: auto;margin-bottom: auto;\" data-scroll=\"\" data-scroll-speed=\"2\">\n                                    <video class=\"img-fluid\" loop muted playsinline autoplay>\n                                                    <source src=\"https:\/\/symmetexo.thessaloniki.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/human-with-tree.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\">\n                                                                            <source src=\"https:\/\/symmetexo.thessaloniki.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/human-with-tree.webm\" type=\"video\/webm\">\n                                            <\/video>\n                                \n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<!-- Text w-th image end -->\n\n\n<div class=\"axis-programmes\" data-scroll-section>\n\t<div class=\"grid-sizer-axis\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"gutter-sizer-axis\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"masonry-item-axis\" data-scroll=\"\" data-scroll-speed=\"2\">\n\t\t<div class=\"axis-programme \" style=\"background-color: #00A7FF;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/symmetexo.thessaloniki.gr\/en\/pillar\/accessibility-for-people-with-disabilities\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"axis-p-intro\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"axis-p-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"axis-p-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAccessibility for People with Disabilities\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"axis-p-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe ensure unhindered access for people with disabilities to public and social spaces through appropriate infrastructure such as ramps, elevators, accessible toilets, and designated routes. These improvements promote inclusion, independence, and active participation in social life.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"masonry-item-axis\" data-scroll=\"\" data-scroll-speed=\"1\">\n\t\t<div class=\"axis-programme margin-top-big\" style=\"background-color: #00C462;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/symmetexo.thessaloniki.gr\/en\/pillar\/supported-living-housing-for-people-with-disabilities\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"axis-p-intro\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"axis-p-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"axis-p-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupported Living Housing for People with Disabilities\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"axis-p-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Municipality provides specially designed structures for the supported living of people with disabilities, ensuring access to high-quality care and services that promote autonomy and social inclusion.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"masonry-item-axis\" data-scroll=\"\" data-scroll-speed=\"1\">\n\t\t<div class=\"axis-programme \" style=\"background-color: #00A7FF;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/symmetexo.thessaloniki.gr\/en\/pillar\/municipal-veterinary-clinic\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"axis-p-intro\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"axis-p-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"axis-p-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMunicipal Veterinary Clinic\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"axis-p-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMunicipal veterinary services offer medical care for the city\u2019s animals, ensuring their health and welfare. This initiative fosters better coexistence between humans and animals within the urban environment.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"masonry-item-axis\" data-scroll=\"\" data-scroll-speed=\"2\">\n\t\t<div class=\"axis-programme \" style=\"background-color: #00C462;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/symmetexo.thessaloniki.gr\/en\/pillar\/municipal-clinics\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"axis-p-intro\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"axis-p-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"axis-p-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMunicipal Clinics\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"axis-p-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMunicipal health clinics provide essential access to basic healthcare services, ensuring that even those unable to afford private care \u2014 such as the elderly, low-income individuals, unemployed persons, and other vulnerable groups \u2014 receive the support they need. These clinics also offer health promotion and prevention programs, including hygiene, nutrition, and self-care education, helping to prevent chronic diseases. Additionally, they reduce the burden on larger hospitals by covering part of the city\u2019s primary healthcare needs with minimal setup and basic medical equipment.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"masonry-item-axis\" data-scroll=\"\" data-scroll-speed=\"1\">\n\t\t<div class=\"axis-programme \" style=\"background-color: #00A7FF;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/symmetexo.thessaloniki.gr\/en\/pillar\/seniors\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"axis-p-intro\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"axis-p-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"axis-p-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSeniors\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"axis-p-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe empower initiatives for the elderly, focusing on active living, social engagement, entertainment, and overall well-being. Programs such as social cohesion workshops, fitness groups, and health awareness activities help older adults stay active, enrich their daily lives, and care for their personal health.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"masonry-item-axis\" data-scroll=\"\" data-scroll-speed=\"1\">\n\t\t<div class=\"axis-programme\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gallery-placeholder\" src=\"https:\/\/symmetexo.thessaloniki.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/School.png\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- Text with image start -->\n    <div class=\"text-with-img pl-1 pr-1\" data-scroll-section>\n        <div class=\"grid\">\n            <div class=\"col-12 col-md-1\">\n                \n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\" style=\"margin: auto;\" data-scroll=\"\" data-scroll-speed=\"4\">\n                <h1 >\n                    Empowering Youth                <\/h1>\n                <p data-scroll=\"\" >\n                    Thessaloniki invests in the future of its youth through a cohesive program that combines education, training, employment, and cultural activities. The initiative offers upskilling and reskilling opportunities, helping young people adapt to the evolving job market and develop the skills needed for successful careers. Seminars, workshops, and social events also encourage active youth participation in civic life and community development.                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n             <div class=\"col-12 col-md-1\">\n             <\/div>\n            <div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\" style=\"margin-top: auto;margin-bottom: auto;\" data-scroll=\"\" data-scroll-speed=\"2\">\n                                    <video class=\"img-fluid\" loop muted playsinline autoplay>\n                                                    <source src=\"https:\/\/symmetexo.thessaloniki.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/basketball.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\">\n                                                                            <source src=\"https:\/\/symmetexo.thessaloniki.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/basketball.webm\" type=\"video\/webm\">\n                                            <\/video>\n                                \n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<!-- Text w-th image end -->\n\n\n<div class=\"axis-programmes\" data-scroll-section>\n\t<div class=\"grid-sizer-axis\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"gutter-sizer-axis\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"masonry-item-axis\" data-scroll=\"\" data-scroll-speed=\"3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"axis-programme \" style=\"background-color: #FDAFE6;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/symmetexo.thessaloniki.gr\/en\/pillar\/development-of-incubators-and-entrepreneurship-workshops\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"axis-p-intro\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"axis-p-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"axis-p-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDevelopment of Incubators and Entrepreneurship Workshops\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"axis-p-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe invite private and institutional stakeholders to support young entrepreneurs through the creation of incubators and the organization of workshops that promote youth innovation and entrepreneurship.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"masonry-item-axis\" data-scroll=\"\" data-scroll-speed=\"1\">\n\t\t<div class=\"axis-programme margin-top-big\" style=\"background-color: #FFA32C;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/symmetexo.thessaloniki.gr\/en\/pillar\/volunteer-actions\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"axis-p-intro\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"axis-p-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"axis-p-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVolunteer Actions\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"axis-p-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe invite collectives and organizations to lead or support volunteer initiatives \u2014 such as public space clean-ups, graffiti removal, and tree planting \u2014 that foster civic engagement and care for the city\u2019s environment.Networking for Brain Gain\r\nWe encourage initiatives that connect young scientists, professionals, and creatives with the local market and research community, increasing the opportunities for them to return to or remain in Thessaloniki.\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"masonry-item-axis\" data-scroll=\"\" data-scroll-speed=\"3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"axis-programme \" style=\"background-color: #FD7878;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/symmetexo.thessaloniki.gr\/en\/pillar\/cultural-and-music-events\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"axis-p-intro\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"axis-p-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"axis-p-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCultural and Music Events\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"axis-p-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe welcome collaborations with cultural institutions, companies, and creative groups to organize events that give young people the space to express themselves, engage with others, and showcase their talents. 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