Thessaloniki, the second biggest town in Greece, has a long history and a rich culture to show its visitors. This is not only presented in the many ancient sites of the town, for which Thessaloniki was chosen as the European Cultural Capital for 1997, but also through the numerous important festivals and events that are organized all year round.
 International Trade Fair
The Thessaloniki International Trade Fair is an annual commercial exhibition that takes place every September for 10 days. This event first started in 1926 and since today, it has gained a great esteeme with participants from Greece, the Balkans and Southeastern Europe.
This fair is inaugurated by the prime minister and it is common that he announces the policies of the government for the next year during the trade fair, showing the political and economical important of this event. |
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