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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...

The 61st Thessaloniki International Film Festival Launches Virtually

The 61st Thessaloniki International Film Festival (TIFF) launched virtually on Thursday, as the opening film was projected onto a screen in an empty room in the Olympion theater due to the coronavirus. Organizers of TIFF recognized the importance of film...

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...

Thessaloniki International Film Festival Celebrates 60th Anniversary

This year the Thessaloniki International Film Festival (TIFF) will celebrate its 60th anniversary this year, but organizers have pledged to look forward into the future, rather than looking back into the past. The gala anniversary will also feature the addition...

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...

The Green Success Story of the Thessaloniki International Fair

We all know how crucial our times can be, regarding the issue of environment and climate change. Our planet is in danger, so putting Earth and its environment at the top of our priorities is as important as ever. That’s...

20 Countries, 1,500 Companies to Take Part in Thessaloniki International Fair

Twenty countries will send state delegations to the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) in addition to the 1,500 and more companies represented at the annual event, CEO of the organizer TIF-Helexpo, Kyriakos Pozrikidis, said in Thessaloniki on Tuesday. At a press...

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...

Tsipras to Open Thessaloniki International Fair Amid Protests and Tight Security

Amid tight security, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will kick off the new political season on Saturday by inaugurating the 82nd Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF). In a keynote speech at the "I. Vellidis" conference center at 20:00, before representatives of local...

China to have Dynamic Presence in Thessaloniki International Fair

China will have a dynamic presence in the 82nd Thessaloniki International Fair, with the participation of over 200 exhibitors and businesses, as it is the honored country this year. With a substantial presence in more than 6,000 square meters, the...

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...

Thessaloniki International Fair to Celebrate the Famous Greek Frappé Coffee

Frappé, the famous Greek iced coffee beverage, will be honored in this year's Thessaloniki International Fair, celebrating 60 years as an essential accessory of many Greeks' lifestyle. In this year's 82nd TIF, the cherished frappé will have a museum of...

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...

Tremendous Line-Up of Talent to be Screened at 57th Thessaloniki International Film Festival

The Thessaloniki International Film Festival will be running its 57th edition from November 3-11. The line up of talent to be showcased at the flagship Olympian cinema will start off with the hit film Paterson which recently premiered at Cannes...

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...