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KALAMARIA THESSALONIKIS

KALAMARIA THESSALONIKIS. The history of Kalamaria. The district of Kalamaria has a very ancient history, dating back even farther than he founding of Thessaloniki in 315 BC.

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KALAMARIA THESSALONIKIS

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  1. KALAMARIA THESSALONIKIS

  2. The history of Kalamaria • The district of Kalamaria has a very ancient history, dating back even farther than he founding of Thessaloniki in 315 BC. • The name “Kalamaria” is first found in 1083. It is probably a corruption of the phrase “Kali Meria” – “Good Place” since several accounts describe it as a place of abundant vegetation and fertile fields.

  3. The history of Kalamaria • The modern district of Kalamaria was settled in 1920 by Greek refugees from the Caucasus and Georgia • Minor catastrophe, and in 1923 by a further influx in the exchange of populations required by the Treaty of Lausanne.

  4. Some pictures of old Kalamaria

  5. Kalamaria Today • Originally part of the Municipality of Thessaloniki, Kalamaria did not acquire administrative autonomy as a municipality in its own right until January 1st 1943. The modern municipal district covers an area of about 1800 acres, with 2/3 of this area lying along 6.5km of shoreline.

  6. Kalamaria Today • The population has risen steeply from just 14,000 in the 1947 census to 87,312 in the most resent census of 2000. It is now the second most populous municipality in the Greater Thessaloniki area- indeed, in the hole of northern Greece-and the ninth most populous in the entire country.

  7. The district’s economy depends heavily on tourism and leisure activities. There is commercial activity, too, in and around the historic centre of the district, and some light industry, mainly processing, in the outlying areas. Kalamaria Today

  8. PicturesofKalamaria Today

  9. MunicipalityofKalamaria • Quality of life One of the local council’s main priorities is to improve the quality of daily life for local people. Health-care and social services , services and facilities for the young and for senior citizens. • Security and protection The Municipality of Kalamaria ensues the right of its citizens to live their lives in safety and security. Important roles in this area are played by the Municipal Police Department and by the school traffic wardens and security staff.

  10. MunicipalityofKalamaria • Green spaces The Green Spaces Department of the local council and the Municipal Development Enterprise are continually designing and implementing programmes to develop more green spaces.

  11. Picturesofparks

  12. The local council lays particular emphasis on the arts and culture, establishing a large number of culture events throughout the year. In pursuit of these objectives the council set up the Municipality of Kalamaria Cultural Organization, established in 1999 as a legal entity. culture

  13. The local council supports all activities of this type and encourages the involvement of local people in athletics and sports of all kinds. The district boasts no fewer than fourteen sports clubs, including the legendary Apollon Club. SPORT

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  15. EDUCATION • It is one of the most deeply-held convictions of the local council that our children and young people are our most valuable asset. The priority of local authorities is to make the best possible provision for education

  16. EDUCATION • The successful programmes currently being implemented include: • Parent’s classes • School guards • School traffic gardens • Highway code park • Prizes for excellence etc.

  17. KALAMARIA THESSALONIKIS Thank you for your attention

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