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Over60 117 reviews

Beware of pickpockets on public bus from city center to airport. The game of the team of three I encountered was for two to stop in front of me as I was trying to board the bus with suitcases while the third tried to take advantage of my frustration to lift my wallet. It didn't work, but it could have.

Written Apr 3, 2008

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THESSA is a VERY safe city!
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Compared to other European cities with about a million people living in it, Thessa has an extraordinary good criminal record. In 2001 we actually had an 13% decrease in criminal acts in town!!
You can walk almost anywhere in the city, anytime of the day or night without being threatened or harassed by anyone. You 'd better avoid the red light district west of Vardaris square, if you live in one of the very good hotels around there, just stick to the main Egnatia/ Monastiriou street and you ll be fine!!!

Written Dec 24, 2002

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Be very careful when you cross...
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steve58 7 reviews

Be very careful when you cross streets even if the WALK ligth is on. Also, there are too many 'economic refugees' from other Balkan and ex-Soviet countries - keep your wallet in a safe place! Other than that, it is a very safe place to be.

Written Aug 25, 2002

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Stay away from the area around...
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mapu 141 reviews

Stay away from the area around the train station, especially at night! It's full of prostitutes and shady creeps.

Written Sep 7, 2002

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The criminality rised in a big...
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skid51 15 reviews

The criminality rised in a big degree the last years, so beware especially the nights.

Written Aug 25, 2002

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Pas de dangers particuliers....
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Argeade 6 reviews

Pas de dangers particuliers. Eviter cependant d'être seul la nuit (surtout filles). Crime organisé d'Europe de l'est commence à apparaître depuis l'ouverture des frontières.

Written Aug 25, 2002

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Always keep you hand on your...
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m.n. 15 reviews

Always keep you hand on your bag or carry your money somewhere not reachable. You will be robbed without realising it!

Written Aug 24, 2002

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