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The PAOK Centenary Celebration Committee<\/strong>, with respect for history and an eye on the future, is implementing and presenting a series of initiatives that honor the past, embrace the present and inspire future generations.<\/p>\n

In this context, significant actions have already been carried out to mark the start of the centenary year. The new year found the PAOK<\/strong> family united, with fireworks at the Toumba Stadium<\/strong> lighting up the sky and welcoming 2026.<\/p>\n

At the same time, in collaboration with the Municipality of Thessaloniki, <\/strong>1,926 trees were planted, as a symbolic and substantial act of responsibility towards the environment, offsetting the carbon footprint of the team\u2019s travel.<\/p>\n

With special emotions, PAOK<\/strong> is also embracing new life, offering all children born in April 2026<\/strong> their first black and white babysuit, sending the message: «From birth, the first word, our way of life since ’26».<\/strong><\/em>
\nThe initiatives continue and will culminate throughout the year.<\/p>\n

On April 20, PAOK’s<\/strong> birthday, Aristotelous Square<\/strong> will be the epicenter of events on a day of remembrance and emotion for the entire black and white family. From 11:00 to 21:00<\/strong> the space will be transformed into an open, vibrant journey through PAOK’s<\/strong> history, with images, sounds and activities for young and old, which will conclude with an impressive drone show in the sky of Thessaloniki<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

At the same time, in collaboration with the Radio Amateurs Union of Northern Greece<\/strong>, the message of PAOK’s<\/strong> 100 years will travel around the world, via the special call sign SX100PAOK<\/strong>, from April 18 to May 18<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

At the same time, the publication of a centenary album dedicated to the club’s 100 years is planned, as well as the creation of a documentary film that will capture the journey, the moments and the people who marked this unique journey.<\/p>\n

On October 9-11<\/strong>, a scientific conference on the topic «100 years of PAOK: Football and Society»<\/strong>\u00a0will be held in collaboration with the three universities of our city. This is an initiative of historical importance, as it is the first time in Greece<\/strong> that a football club is organizing a scientific conference on the topic of football as a social phenomenon.<\/p>\n

A special place in the program is also occupied by the creation of a museum, where valuable relics of PAOK’s<\/strong> history will be exhibited, accessible to all those who want to get to know its past up close.<\/p>\n

Finally, in collaboration with the PAOK Veteran Footballers’ Association<\/strong>, friendly matches and events with cultural clubs will be held throughout Greece<\/strong>, transferring the spirit and values \u200b\u200bof the club to every corner of the country.<\/p>\n

This year is dedicated to our history, but also to what we still have ahead of us. And we all know that when PAOK<\/strong> succeeds on the pitch, the joy of its fans becomes even greater and the centenary celebrations takes on another dimension.<\/p>\n

The club’s 100th anniversary is not simply a moment, but a journey. A journey that unites generations, honors our roots, keeps the memory of our people who were so unjustly lost over the years alive and shapes the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A century of history is not just an anniversary. It is memory, responsibility and promise. 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