Thessaloniki
Economy
PM Tsipras at TIF: Greece Very Close to Positive Economic Developments
The Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras predicted on Sunday during the customary press conference given by Greek prime ministers at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) that Greece is very close to positive economic developments following the last Eurogroup meeting.
During...
Greece
Greek Unions Stage Large Protests as More Austerity Looms
About 15,000 protesters are taking part in anti-government rallies before a visit to Greece by bailout inspectors and plans by the left-wing government to impose more austerity measures after years of economic hardship.
The protesters - beating drums, waving black...
Economy
Greek PM Alexis Tsipras Presents Road Map to the Future
"We usually say we are at a turning point. I will say that this year's Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) is held at the point of turning. Because we are exactly at that point where our economy is changing from...
Business
Over 100 Russian Companies at Thessaloniki Business Forum as Greece-Russian Business Relations Strengthen
With over 100 Russian Companies taking part in a Russian-Greek business Forum in Thessaloniki over this weekend, many mutual business relations between the two countries are set on the agenda.
The topics of business to be discussed at the forum...
Greece
Greek Worker in Migrant Camp Diagnosed With Hepatitis A
A Greek worker in a migrant camp and two refugee children were diagnosed with Hepatitis A, bringing the total number of those affected to 15.
The three new cases of Hepatitis A appeared in the New Kavala refugee accommodation facility.
One...
Greece
PASOK Releases "CD" with the Lies of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras
Alexis Tsipras ahead of his speech at the Thessaloniki International Fair on Saturday.
In the party's Twitter account they have uploaded an "album" of soundbites including six "tracks" of famous pledges Tsipras made but failed to deliver. The album is...
Greece
Four Dead After Flood in Kalamata, One Missing in Thessaloniki
Four people are dead in Kalamata and Lakonia, the Messinia region, and one missing after killer floods hit Greece early Wednesday morning. All four deaths took place in the southern Peloponnese region.
Two women, aged 80 and 63 years, were found dead in...
events
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...
Greece
One Dead, One Missing in Effort to Rescue Dog at Sea in Greece
One man is dead and one missing in an effort to rescue a dog that fell in the water at the Thessaloniki port on Thursday night.
According to eye witnesses who spoke to the police, a young man who was...
events
Solve Thessaloniki's Mysteries at the 2nd Mysticon Festival
The 2nd Mysticon festival in Thessaloniki from September 13 to September 18 brings fun, excitement and mystery to the northern Greek city. The event, held in the framework of the Thessaloniki International Trade Festival (TIF) - HELEXPO and Thessaloniki...