PM, President attend opening ceremony for Thessaloniki metro

President Katerina Sakellaropoulou and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis were attending on Saturday afternoon a ceremony for the official opening of the Thessaloniki Metro on Saturday afternoon.

The handover ceremony will take place at the Pylaia depot, home to the state-of-the-art control centre ensuring the Metro's safe operation.

Following the ceremony, the gates will open to the public. Passengers can travel free of charge until Tuesday, December 3. From Wednesday, December 4, a fare of 60 cents will apply, with a monthly travel card priced at 16 euros.

 A view of the entrance to a subway station in the city of Thessaloniki during the visit by Greek President Sakellaropoulou and Prime Minister Mitsotakis to view artefacts unearthed during construction work, in Thessaloniki, November 29. The subway is set to officially open after two decades of construction. ...