📷Giannis Papanikos image of Afghans arriving at the airport in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, this week is highlighted among the AP's best images of the week in Europe and Africa. 👏 #Greece #Afghanistan x.com/AP/status/1464…

Pope Francis is heading back to Lesvos to meet migrants and asylum-seekers for the second time in five years. It comes as European governments are hardening borders and policies but as religious faiths seek broader collaboration. #Greece #PopeFrancis apnews.com/article/pope-f…

“This is something that must be healed. I want this to unite the city. (Thessaloniki) was where I was born and I think it’s the most beautiful city in the world.” ‒ Father of murdered fan. #Greece #Thessaloniki HT Costas Kantouris 📷Giannis Papanikos x.com/AP_Europe/stat…

The scene where Aris FC supporter Alkis Kambanos was killed after being stabbed by supporters of rival PAOK, #Thessaloniki, #Greece, Feb. 7, 2022. Authorities in Greece have promised to toughen rules governing soccer supporters' associations. Photo : Giannis Papanikos / AP Images

#Greek farm protests are a sign of #Europe’s inflation anxiety By AP Europe The Associated Press Derek Gatopoulos Photos by Giannis Papanikos video by vasskomm apnews.com/article/busine…

Χωρίς λόγια...🇺🇦 #Moskva

ΜΕΤΑΤΡΕΠΕΤΑΙ ΚΑΙ ΣΕ ΥΠΟΒΡΥΧΙΟ!

Oct. 28th Parade in #Thessaloniki, #Greece. Photos : Giannis Papanikos AP Images #28_Οκτωβριου #παρελαση #28οκτωβριου

From tonight's clashes in Thessaloniki. 📷Giannis Papanikos #Greece

Protesters clash with police in #Thessaloniki, #Greece, Dec. 6, 2022. About 6,000 people marched Tuesday night in Thessaloniki to remember the 2008 shooting. Photo AP Images /Giannis Papanikos #Γρηγοροπουλος #16χρονος #ρομα #Θεσσαλονίκη

Roma community protest outside the courthouse in #Thessaloniki, Dec. 9, 2022. A #Greek police officer is appearing in court over the shooting and serious injury of a Roma teenager during a police chase over an allegedly unpaid gas station bill. (AP Images / Giannis Papanikos) #Ρομά

#GreeceTrainAccident at #Tempi near the city of #Larissa. Photos : Giannis Papanikos / AP Images #Τεμπη_Τραγωδια #τρενο #συγκρουση_τρενων

Panos Ruci hugs his wife Mirela as they wait to hear news about their 22-year old missing son Denis Ruci, outside a hospital in Larissa, March 3, 2023. Tuesday's rail crash was the country's deadliest on record. AP Images / Giannis Papanikos #συγκρουση_τρενων #GreeceTrainAccident

Eid prayers held in a historic former mosque in northern #Greece for the first time in 100 years By The Associated Press AP Europe Photos by Giannis Papanikos Video by vasskomm apnews.com/article/greece…

#Climate Drying lakes and thirsty trees: In drought-hit #Greece, water trucks are keeping crops alive Photos by Giannis Papanikos video by vasskomm The Associated Press AP Europe apnews.com/article/greece…

Dive into the #unknown with these six mysterious and unexplained #UFO encounters that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the universe. #ufotwitter #UFOSightings #ufosighting #extraterrestrial #UFOs #conspiracytheories youtu.be/byW8zD7wWvo?si…

Military parade to celebrate the country's entry into WW II after it refused to align itself with a belligerent fascist Italy in 1940, in #Thessaloniki, northern #Greece, Oct. 28, 2024. AP Images / Giannis Papanikos #28η_Οκτωβριου #28ηΟκτωβρίου #photojournalism #ΕπετειοςτουΟχι

Ancient meets modern as a new subway in #Greece showcases archaeological treasures #Thessaloniki The Associated Press AP Europe Derek Gatopoulos Photos by Giannis Papanikos Video by vasskomm apnews.com/article/greece…

Experts believe study of 700-year-old handwriting unveils leading #Byzantine painter’s true identity #MountAthos By Nikokas Paphitis, photos by Giannis Papanikos The Associated Press AP Europe AP Images apnews.com/article/greece…