On the last day of the year, Kostas Gioulekas, the Deputy Minister of Interior, alongside Aikaterini Aidona, the Central Macedonia Regional Governor, and Stelios Angeloudis, the Mayor of Thessaloniki, welcomed the traditional New Year carols. They exchanged well wishes for health and prosperity, emphasizing hope and the importance of cultural heritage. Each leader expressed their commitment to enhancing the region’s development and community support as they welcomed the New Year with optimism.