Vlasidis Vlasios

Vlasidis Vlasios is a Professor in the Department of Balkan, Slavic & Oriental Studies at the University of Macedonia in Thessaloniki, Greece. His academic work bridges historical research with media studies, focusing particularly on Balkan history and contemporary media dynamics in the region. He maintains an active research profile with numerous publications spanning several decades.

Professor Vlasios specializes in Contemporary Balkan History and Media and Communication in the Balkans, with particular expertise in First World War history, specifically the Macedonian-Salonica Front. His research interests span a wide spectrum including political communication, propaganda studies, press agencies, media history, religious media, Greek newspapers, cultural industries, media and political power, Cold War studies, migration and media, and military cemeteries. His work often examines the intersection of historical events and media representation, particularly regarding the complex political dynamics in the Balkans.

His scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on how historical memory is constructed and maintained, particularly regarding World War I in the Balkan region. He has produced significant research on military cemeteries, monuments, and the cultural landscape of war memory. His more recent work has expanded to examine contemporary issues including Greek-Turkish relations during the refugee crisis and coronavirus pandemic, as well as the impact of the Prespa Agreement on North Macedonia.

Professor Vlasios has contributed to numerous edited volumes and has published extensively in both Greek and international academic venues. His research methodology often combines archival research with cultural analysis, providing nuanced perspectives on historical events and their contemporary interpretations.

He teaches courses in Contemporary Balkan History, History of Mass Media in Greece and the Balkans, Modern Balkan History and Politics, Political Communication, and Theory and Methodology of History, shaping the next generation of scholars in Balkan studies.