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InterviewsThe Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki – Dr. Xenia Eleftheriou
Dr. Xenia Eleftheriou – Scientific Director of the Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki. The building of the Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki was erected in 1904 by the Jewish community of Thessaloniki. At the time it was called "Yeni Han" (New Building). It was one of the typical commercial arcades built
ArcusBank Loans Department – A new personalised service from ARCUS
Many years of professional experience across all types of bank loans. Excellent knowledge of the banking system, always acting in the interest of the prospective borrower. Guidance towards securing a mortgage on the most advantageous financing solution, tailored to your needs. Oversight of the
InterviewsInterview with Charis Doukas – Mayor of Athens
How much has the quality of life improved in the Municipality of Athens? With every passing day we move closer to our goal, which is a sustainable, green and human Athens. I believe the citizens feel this too. From medical services and cleanliness to accessibility and cultur
InterviewsInterview with Nikos Chalkiadakis – President of the Hoteliers Association of Crete
Crete remains one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, attracting visitors from every corner of the globe. Mr Nikos Chalkiadakis, president of the Hoteliers Association of Crete and an accomplished entrepreneur in the tourism sector, speaks to Estate about his proposals regarding
InterviewsInterview with Giannis Moralis – Mayor of Piraeus
Mr Moralis, you have completed 11 years as Mayor of Piraeus and you are still going, now being the longest-serving Mayor in the city's history. How much do you believe the quality of life in Piraeus has improved over all these years? Since 2014, when the people of Piraeus did me the honour of
ArcusLong-term property management – long-term lease
A long-term lease can be a stable investment, provided it is done correctly. ARCBNB takes complete charge of managing your property, ensuring reliable tenants, smooth operation and consistent returns without any hassle for you. From selecting the right tenant an
ArticlesArtificial Intelligence as an ally of the modern real estate agent
The real estate sector finds itself in the midst of a technological revolution that is radically reshaping it. At the heart of this change lies Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is evolving from an abstract technological concept into a tangible, everyday tool in the hands of the industry's
ArticlesGreece at the centre of the global investment scene
In recent years, our country has been attracting ever-greater global interest, representing a unique combination of strategic advantages. Its geographical location, the opportunities for investment, its steadily strengthening image as a lifestyle destination, as well as its stable developmental
ArcusBuilding the future
The Construction & Investment division of Arcus Development brings to the present the quality and innovation that the market demands. • We undertake renovations of homes and professional spaces with an emphasis on detail, energy efficiency and aesthetics. • We create investment opportunities that
ArcusARCUS LAB – Education with vision
At Arcus we believe that knowledge is the foundation of every great change. That is why we created Arcus Lab, a modern space for education and research that aims to change the way we understand Real Estate. We train young and experienced professionals in matters of economic
ArticlesReview of the Greek property market 2024
2024 was yet another dynamic year for the Greek property market, with marked shifts, diversified demand and a continuation of the upward trajectory of prices. Despite international challenges, such as high inflation and geopolitical uncertainty, the Greek market showed remarkable resilienc
ArcusRenovation with the ARCUS signature
Every property has potential; all it needs is the right guidance to be brought out. At ARCUS we offer complete renovation solutions, from study and design through to implementation and turnkey delivery. With an experienced team of architects, engineers and craftsmen, we creat
Estate MagazineESTATE MAGAZINE – ISSUE 4
November 2025
ArcusArcus is now Certified for its workplace environment
At Arcus, we believe that our people today are also our most valuable asset. Leadership is not judged by grand strategies and impressive moves, but by the imprint it leaves on its people. Our vision to create a modern networking model that inspires confiden
InterviewsINTERVIEW WITH GIANNIS KONSTANTATOS
MAYOR OF ELLINIKO-ARGYROUPOLI We have proven that we have the vision, the plan and the means to achieve the best possible outcome and to set new goals which, through sound planning and hard work, we will accomplish. The programme we announced, with the 33 major projects coming during the 202
ArcusARCUS IN ATHENS
ARCUS ATHENS NEA SMYRNI The founding of our new branch in Athens is an important milestone in our journey, bringing us even closer to achieving our goal: to provide superior service at every stage of finding, selling and managing properties. With this expansion,
InterviewsINTERVIEW WITH MARIA (GEMMA) OIKONOMOPOULOU
PRESIDENT OF THE ASSOCIATION OF LICENSED TOUR GUIDES – Tourism is the backbone of the Greek economy, a sector that is constantly growing in the country. The demands of the tour guide profession have changed. What are the new trends and challenges you are called upon to face? The role of the licensed
InterviewsINTERVIEW WITH LEFTERIS POTAMIANOS
PRESIDENT OF THE ATHENS-ATTICA REALTORS ASSOCIATION: – How do you assess today the development and pace of growth in the real-estate market of Athens, as well as in the rest of Attica? The real-estate market of Athens and the rest of Attica has shown a significant recovery in recent years
InterviewsINTERVIEW WITH CHRISTOS VERONIS
MAYOR OF MYKONOS – You were re-elected in the last municipal elections, having previously been the longest-serving mayor of Mykonos. What do you believe the people appreciated in you? I was at the helm of the Municipality for 18 consecutive years and, after an absence of 15 years, I returned with
ArticlesPROPERTY MARKET 2023
The property market recorded outstanding performance for yet another year, with the tourism sector serving as the main pillar of growth for the national economy, recording, according to figures from the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE), a turnover of €18 billion and revenues that
InterviewsINTERVIEW WITH NIKOLAOS ASVESTIS
MAYOR OF MEGISTI – You are mayor of one of the most beautiful islands of the Dodecanese, which lies, however, at the easternmost edge of Greek territory. Closer to Turkey, just 1.25 n.m. from the south-western coast of Asia Minor, than to Rhodes — how difficult is this situation? The difficulties
InterviewsINTERVIEW WITH LABRINI KARANASIOU ZOULOVITS
PRESIDENT OF THE ATHENS AND ARGOSARONIC HOTELIERS ASSOCIATION – All the stakeholders involved say that 2024 will be one of Greece's best years in tourism. What are your own assessments and how have bookings shaped up in the first quarter of the year? Are there advance bookings f
ArticlesBECHTSINARI
A LOST GARDEN AND A FORGOTTEN PLACE "Bechtsinari" is the name of the area located between the 3rd and 4th piers of the port, at the level of the Axios Gate. The word derives from the Turkish beş çınar, meaning "five plane trees". The inspiration for and creation of the park belongs to Vali S
ArticlesGOLDEN VISA: MYTHS AND TRUTHS
"Golden Visa": An opportunity for growth or a burden on the Greek property market? The "Golden Visa" programme is an important institution that has been developed in most EU states, so that through an internal monitoring mechanism, with corrective measures, it can keep pace in time with the
Estate MagazineESTATE MAGAZINE – ISSUE 3
October 2024
ArcusSHORT-TERM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
With a specialised team and a passion for the city, we increase your business's profits and reputation while offering your guests an exceptional experience. Arcbnb aims at the total improvement of your properties' performance through tailored marketing strategies and services. We create
InterviewsINTERVIEW WITH YIANNIS BOUTARIS
LET US LOOK AHEAD AND LEARN FROM THE PAST. Pioneering, spontaneous, a free spirit, Yiannis Boutaris genuinely cares about the city in which he lived, grew up, did business, dreamed and never abandoned. He is the person who changed the image of Thessaloniki abroad, d
InterviewsINTERVIEW WITH THE MAYOR OF ASTYPALAIA
– What changes have taken place on the island, which problems remain and what are your priorities? 1. The broader changes are those related to the identity shaping our island as a place of genuine sustainable development, one that will care for the environment and
InterviewsINTERVIEW WITH ANDREAS MANDRINOS
PRESIDENT OF THE THESSALONIKI HOTELIERS ASSOCIATION – In your capacity as president of the hoteliers association, describe to me the return to normality in the post-COVID era. After two and a half "lost" years, from March 2020 to the end of last year, we have now returned to normalit
ArcusTRAINING & CONTINUING EDUCATION
In a world of constant and unpredictable changes, from pandemics to natural disasters, investing in education and training is crucial for adaptation and survival. At ARCUS DEVELOPMENT, we have committed ourselves to lifelong learning, which is why we created ARCUS LAB, the first speci
ArticlesYESTERDAY – TODAY – TOMORROW: THESSALONIKI TRAVELS THROUGH SPACE AND TIME
Thessaloniki, the "nymph of the Thermaic Gulf", which has struggled for entire decades to acquire the splendour it deserves and to be "crowned" the queen of the Balkans. As I make my way through the heart of the city, I realise that within me grows the desire that this city, aged and unkempt from
ArcusARCUS MEANS QUALITY OF SERVICE
At Arcus Development, our driving force is the development and streamlining of the staff-management and training divisions, our expertise in building advanced customer relationship management (CRM) systems, and the use of innovative technologies for sourcing and managing property. This
ArticlesSHORT-TERM RENTALS
The short-term rental market in Greece recorded a historic record for 2022, with revenues of 2.2 billion euros and with overnight stays reaching 11.5 million, marking an increase of 35% compared with 2019 and 15% compared with 2021. According to the survey conducted by the company AirDNA, the
InterviewsINTERVIEW WITH VOULA PATOULIDOU
DEPUTY REGIONAL GOVERNOR OF THESSALONIKI – How do you envision Thessaloniki over the next five years? Thessaloniki is being transformed. Dozens of projects are being carried out and will be carried out that will propel the city's prospects to new heights. Thessaloniki, with a target of 2030, will
InterviewsAN INTERVIEW ON THE THEME OF BIOCLIMATIC ARCHITECTURE
Giorgos Tsamtsidis, Architect Engineer / Postgraduate studies in geoenvironmental sciences and bioclimatic architecture – With your specialisation as an architect holding a postgraduate degree in bioclimatic architecture, I would like you to outline for us the basic principles of building
ArticlesTHE THESSALONIKI RIVIERA
"Only the ship is worthy of Salonika. Never dare to look at her from the land." This is how Nikos Kavvadias saw and dreamed of Thessaloniki. He loved her, he praised her in his verses, and she always held a special place in his heart. The great Kavvadias high
ArticlesREAL ESTATE IN THE THESSALONIKI PREFECTURE
MAPPING OF TRANSFERS 2022 The resilience Thessaloniki demonstrated under the pressure of the pandemic is recorded in the most spectacular way through the figures from the property transfer registry. A quick reading, as reflected in the tables, easily demonstrates the dynamism of the Municipality of
ArticlesHISTORIC RECORD OF FOREIGN INVESTMENT
The Bank of Greece (BoG) recorded a historic performance in the amount of direct investment in the domestic real estate market. The total inflow for 2022 amounts to 1.975 billion euros, up 68% compared with 2021's 1.176 billion, surpassing even the previous record of 2019 by 37% with 1.45 billion
ArticlesTHE REBIRTH OF THE HISTORIC ARISTOTELOUS SQUARE
THE NEW FACE OF THE HISTORIC ARISTOTELOUS SQUARE One of the most popular and busiest spots in Thessaloniki is Aristotelous Square, or Alexander the Great Square, as the architect and urban planner Ernest Hébrard wished to name it, who designed it after the catastrophic fir
ArticlesCONFEX PARK
Thessaloniki is changing its face, and one of its most powerful new features is "ConfEx Park". The city's historic centre will take on a fresh, futuristic look, perfectly attuned to the development, technology, return to nature and upward trajectory it has been pursuing across every field
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