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Sending proposals for events

The organizing assembly is in the process of structuring the festival program (Thursday 15 May to Sunday 18 May) with our main concern being to include as many presentations and workshops as possible, but also to allow enough time for profound discussion in every topic.
The final programme will be ready and will be announced at the end of March 2025 – please send us your proposals by then at the latest (letting us also know when you plan to arrive to Thessaloniki).

Hospitality

Hospitality will be available at the festival venues and other nearby venues. Unfortunately hospitality places are limited so comrades in need of hospitality should contact us in time (letting us also know when you plan to arrive to Thessaloniki) – the rest should look for accommodation in rented places (we could offer some proposals).
There will also be collective (vegan) kitchen.

How to Travel to Thessaloniki

• Travelling by Car
• Travelling by Bus
• Travelling by Plane
• Travelling by Train

Travelling by Car

If you’re driving, ensure you have all the required documents, including vehicle insurance (Green Card) and any necessary border permits. Keep in mind that Greek highways have tolls, so have cash or cards handy for payments. Borders between Greece and neighboring countries can experience delays, so be prepared. You can check online for real-time updates on wait times.

Estimated driving times and toll costs to Thessaloniki

• Skopje (North Macedonia): ~2.5 hours (230 km) – Total tolls €8.25 / Ден507.48
• Sofia (Bulgaria): ~3.5 hours (300 km) – Total tolls €4.10 / Лв.8.03
• Belgrade (Serbia): ~6.5 hours (630 km) – Total tolls €24.70 / Дин2,894.42
• Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina): ~10 hours (700 km) – Total tolls €8.25 / KM16.16
• Tirana (Albania): ~5.5 hours (350 km) – Total tolls €5.65 / L557.56
• Zagreb (Croatia): ~10 hours (890 km) – Total tolls €47.56
• Athens (Greece): ~5 hours (500 km) – Total tolls €31.25

You can find more information regarding the cost of the tolls here:

https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-greece

Travelling by Bus

Thessaloniki has a central hub for bus connections across the Balkans. Direct bus routes operate from most neighboring cities, and they might be the most affordable option.

Estimated Bus Times to Thessaloniki

• Skopje: ~3 hours
• Sofia: ~4 hours
• Belgrade: ~8 hours
• Tirana: ~8 hours (may include a transfer in Ioannina)
• Istanbul: ~10 hours (overnight buses available)

Booking Resources

• Rome2Rio
• KTEL Thessaloniki

Travelling by Plane

If you plan to come by plane, Thessaloniki’s Airport (SKG) is connected to many cities across Europe and the Balkans.

Getting to the city from the Airport

• Bus: The No. 01X (day) and 01N (night) buses connect the airport to the city center. Tickets cost €2, and the ride takes ~40 minutes.
• Taxi: Taxis are available 24/7, with fares ranging between €25–€30 to the city center.

Travelling by Train

After the Train crash at Tempi in 2023 (Tempi train crash – Wikipedia) where two trains collided, we boycott train travel in Greece as a protest against prioritizing profit over human lives. You are advised to choose one of the other options mentioned above.

Visa requirements

Key Points:

• EU Member States (Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania): Can travel with a national ID or passport without a visa.
• Non-EU Balkan States (e.g., Albania, Montenegro): Can travel visa-free with a biometric passport or biometric national ID.
• Kosovo: Requires a passport; national ID is not accepted.
• Turkey: Requires a visa for ordinary passports (i.e., not diplomatic or service ones); national ID is not accepted for entry.

According to the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, citizens of the following Balkan countries can enter Greece without a visa for short stays (tourism, business, or family visits). In some cases, a biometric passport is required. Unfortunately, Turkish citizens need a visa.

Notes:

1. Visa exemption and entry with a national ID do not apply to holders of Serbian passports or IDs issued by the Serbian Coordination Directorate (Koordinaciona Uprava).