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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...
Greece
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...
Business
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...
Culture
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...
Greece
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
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...
Greece
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...
Greece
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...
Diplomacy
Government and Opposition Trade Blows Over FYROM Name Dispute
The FYROM name dispute, namely the use of the term "Macedonia" in its name, by the former Yugoslav republic, is the longest standing issue of Greek foreign policy after the Cyprus reunification process.
With representatives of the Greek government, the...
Greece
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...
Economy
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...
Greece
China’s Alibaba at Athens Chamber of Tradesmen: Possibility of Synergies With Greek Companies
Executives from China’s e-commerce giant Alibaba presented the possibilities of synergies with Greek companies in a meeting with the management of the Athens Chamber of Tradesmen in Athens on Tuesday.
Rodrigo Cipriani Foresio, Country Manager for Italy, Spain and Greece,...
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Heightened Police Presence as Unions Plan Demonstrations at Thessaloniki International Fair
As Thessaloniki gears up to open the Thessaloniki International Fair next weekend, police have taken a proactive approach to the situation as 3,000-4,000 police officers as well as 20 riot police squads and 50 motorcycle police from Athens will...
Economy
Hellenic Foreign Trade Board to be Dissolved
Greek Development Ministry is putting to public consultation a bill that provides for the absorption of the Hellenic Foreign Trade Board (HEPO) by Invest in Greece to create a new entity that will be named Enterprise Greece SA.
This means...
Economy
Thessalonki Trade Fair Faces Protests
Police in Thessaloniki, Greece's second-largest city, are bracing for protests against austerity measures and the firing of public workers during the International Trade Fair from Sept. 6-7.
Authorities said they would deploy 3,500 police and re-arrange traffic patterns and that...