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- Currency: Euro
- Country Code: +30
- Electric Power: Type C and Type F plugs, 230 V, 50 Hz
- Time Zone: GMT+3
- Average Temperature in October: Daytime 21°C / Nightime 11°C
- Emergency Contacts: Police 100, Fire Department 199, Ambulance 166
- Language: Official language is Greek, but the majority of citizens are fluent in English
- Credit/Debit Cards: Visa / Mastercard – Cash is preferred, but POS devices are mandatory everywhere so are widely used, with the exception of taxis which may not accept credit/debit cards.
- Tipping: It is not mandatory, but it is expected and customary. Tips range from €5 to €20 depending on the total amount due.
- Dress code: Dress as pleased
- Safety: Thessaloniki, and Greece in general, is very safe at all times.