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Police Arrest 8 People in Thessaloniki Violent Riots

Hellenic Police arrested eight people for the violent riots that took place in Thessaloniki during the rally against the FYROM name agreement on Saturday. Two of the people arrested were minors, while 15 people were lightly injured during the clashes...

Ross: More Room for Greece, US to do Business Together

U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said in Thessaloniki on Saturday there is more room for Greece and the United States to boost commercial ties. Speaking at the Thessaloniki International Fair, the U.S. official named tourism, energy, shipping and technology as...

Violent Riots at Rallies across Thessaloniki (video)

Thousands of protesters gathered in Thessaloniki on Saturday in four separate rallies with the demonstration against the Prespa agreement on the FYROM name ending with clashes with the police. The demonstrations on Saturday were in light of the presence of Prime Minister...

'Silver Arrow' Train Makes Maiden Voyage from Thessaloniki (video)

The new "Silver Arrow" fast train, that can make the Thessaloniki-Athens route in 3.5 hours, made its maiden voyage on Saturday from Thessaloniki to Katerini. The new train left Thessaloniki's 1st Railway Station at 9:05 in an inauguration ceremony with...

USA Can Help in Greece's Economic Recovery, Tsipras says

The United States can help Greece in restoring its economy, especially in the fields of innovation and startup businesses, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said at the inauguration of the American pavilion at the Thessaloniki International Fair on Saturday. Addressing...

USA Supports Greece and Its Economy, American Secretary of Commerce Says

Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras met the American Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur Ross, in Thessaloniki on Friday. ''Greece is leaving behind the crisis and is moving ahead in an environment of growth and security for the region,'' said the Greek Prime...

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...

Greek Anarchists Storm Offices in Thessaloniki and Athens

A group of Greek anarchists belonging to the Rouvikonas group stormed the offices of the Federation of Industries of Northern Greece in Thessaloniki on Thursday. They threw flyers proclaiming "war to the war of the bosses" and hoisted a banner...

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...

Greek-Speaking US Diplomat Becomes New Consul in Thessaloniki

Career diplomat Gregory W. Pfleger, Jr. has arrived in Thessaloniki to assume the office of US Consul General in Greece's second largest city. Ambassador to Athens Geoffrey Pyatt hailed his arrival at "a crucial time for U.S. engagement in northern...