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Antonis Remos 30th-anniversary concert developments

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As the September 12, 2026, anniversary concert in Thessaloniki approaches, preparations have centered on managing local controversy regarding the stage placement near the Alexander the Great Statue. Following public backlash and social media criticism that the setup might obscure the historic monument, the Thessaloniki Municipality requested a technical reassessment. Deputy Mayor Giorgos Dimarelos emphasized the need to ensure the statue remains prominent, while Galaxias Live Productions assured the public that special lighting and technology will be used to highlight the site. In a press conference, Antonis Remos addressed the controversy directly, explaining that the decision to use the Nea Paralia waterfront location was made to prevent the “city-wide traffic paralysis” that would have occurred if the event were held at Aristotelous Square. He noted that the plans were fully coordinated with Mayor Stelios Angelidis and reiterated his desire to avoid a “climate of division.” ~~The free concert aims~~ Legal and social tensions have escalated as Zoi Savina, widow of the monument’s creator Evangelos Moustakas, announced intentions to ~~showcase Thessaloniki’s capacity for large-scale international events, featuring~~ seek legal action. Savina described the use of the monument as a ~~lineup including Mantos, Kaiti Garbi, Giorgos Theochanous,~~ “disgrace,” criticizing the ~~Gipsy Kings, and Despina Vandi, alongside~~ installation of metal structures on the sculpture. Consequently, an ~~expected appearance by Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho. On September 11, Remos announced that~~ online call for a protest has been organized for 8:00 PM at the fountain in front of the monument. Despite the friction, the concert will ~~include~~ feature a tribute to ~~Giorgos Mazonakis, who recently passed away. Describing~~ the ~~loss~~ late Giorgos Mazonakis. Remos, describing Mazonakis’s passing as a “bolt from the blue,” ~~Remos praised Mazonakis as a gifted artist and~~ intends to perform several of his songs to facilitate a “collective musical ~~farewell” during~~ farewell.” The event is expected to feature a lineup including Mantos, Kaiti Garbi, the ~~event.~~ Gipsy Kings, and a potential appearance by Ronaldinho.

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