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Farmers Gather at Thessaloniki International Trade Fair to Send 'Political Message'

Almost 300 people from the agriculture industry across Greece gathered together symbolically outside the Thessaloniki International Trade Fair on Thursday, to send a "political message" that they are present and will be monitoring developments relating to their businesses. The rally...

The Story of Thessaloniki International Trade Fair

September has always been the brightest month for the city of Thessaloniki. The International Trade Fair that takes place in the city has always been  hosting political figures and state officials who visit Thessaloniki for political and cultural purposes. The...

Thessaloniki International Fair: The History of the Region’s Biggest Event

The Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) is a commercial exhibition event of great importance in Greece and Southeastern Europe, taking place annually in Thessaloniki, Greece. This year, the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Center will host the from September 9th to September 17th. Thousands...

China Honors Greece at 18th International Beverages Expo

China will honor Greece in April at its 18th China International Beverages Expo (CIIE) held in the city of Luzhou. It will be the second time they have done so, the first being in 2019. Greece is a comprehensive strategic...

Greek Government Cancels Thessaloniki Trade Fair, Many Other Public Events

After the country announced the presence of a total of 203 new cases of the coronavirus in Sunday, Greece decided to take swift action and introduce new measures to combat the spread of the virus this Summer on Monday. All...

Greece Considers Cancelling Thessaloniki International Fair for Fear of Covid-19 Spread

Greek authorities consider canceling this year's Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) after the alarming increase of coronavirus cases in the city in the last few days, according to reports. The overcrowding at TIF is a great cause of concern for health...

Mitsotakis Announces Tax Cuts for 2020 and Absentee Ballot for Expats From Thessaloniki

Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Saturday evening that Greek expatriates will obtain the right to vote in Greece's elections using absentee ballots, during the official inauguration of the 84th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF). PM Mitsotakis presented what he...

84th Thessaloniki International Fair Kicks Off on Saturday (video)

The annual Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) is considered the largest business, political and trade event in all of southeastern Europe. The exposition brings together professionals and buyers from across Greece and the broader region, representing a market of 100 million...

First Greek-Serbian Tourism Forum Held in Thessaloniki

The First Greek-Serbian Tourism Forum to increase the growth of tourism and develop specialty tourism between the two countries throughout the year was held in Thessaloniki on Friday. A total of 97 tourist agencies and organizations attended from Serbia and 135 from...

U.S. Sixth Fleet Flagship Sails to Thessaloniki (Photos)

USS Mount Whitney, the flagship of the United States Sixth Fleet, has sailed to Thessaloniki for the ongoing International Trade Fair, where the United States is the honored country. Reported to be the most sophisticated Command, Control, Communications, Computer, and Intelligence...

Draconian Security Measures for Thessaloniki Fair Involve FBI Agents, Snipers, 5,500 Policemen

Thousands of security personnel including FBI agents, snipers and 5,500 Greek police officers are in Thessaloniki for the 83rd International Fair in which the U.S. is honored this year. The Hellenic Police had a series of meetings with CIA and...

TrainOSE's New High-Speed Train Makes Athens-Thessaloniki Trip Under 3.5 Hours

There is much anticipation for next month's Thessaloniki international trade fair where TrainOSE, the Italian-owned Greek rail operator, is expected to present a high-speed train that will change travel in Greece. The train is nicknamed “Silver Arrow,” and will enable passengers...

Free Candies and the First Frappe: Historic Moments from the Thessaloniki International Fair

The Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) is the most important international annual fair for the entire Balkan region and the largest in Greece. Thousands of visitors from Greece and across the world, flock to Greece’s second city to be entertained, to...

Anarchists Storm Government Building in Thessaloniki

A group of anarchists, among them members of the anarchist group Rubicon, invaded the Ministry of Macedonia-Thrace building, which also hosts the office of Alexis Tsipras in Thessaloniki. The group hoisted banners and threw leaflets protesting against the Thessaloniki International...

At Least 200 Chinese Companies to Participate in 82nd Thessaloniki International Fair

At least 200 Chinese companies will participate in the 82nd Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) to be held on September 9-17, with the participation of China as an honored country. Therefore, a series of meetings between Greek and Chinese companies have...