90th International Thessaloniki Fair Opens: 3,500 Police, Metro Stations Closed, Protests Planned
Points clés
- 90th Thessaloniki International Fair opened today, guest country Japan.
- Comprehensive security measures taken with 3,500 police, drone surveillance, and 60 YAT units.
- 8 metro stations temporarily closed as of 15:00.
- Healthcare workers, farmers, and left groups organizing protest marches on fair day.
En chiffres
The 90th International Thessaloniki Fair opened today (September 5) with a ceremony where Japan is the guest country. The fair attracts attention from political, economic, and business circles; the Prime Minister's opening speech is expected. Organizers anticipate broad participation and intense interest this year as well.
For security, more than 3,500 police are on duty, with drone surveillance, and 60 YAT (Special Operations Teams) units deployed. As of 15:00, 8 stations of the Thessaloniki metro were temporarily closed; reopening time depends on the course of protests. Police have barriers and water cannon vehicles ready to prevent protesters from approaching the fair area.
Since Friday, healthcare workers (POEDIN), EKAB personnel, farmer blocs, and the left-wing organization PAME have organized protest marches. Today at 11:30, engineers' unions at UMATH; at 17:00, farmers at White Tower; at 17:30, PAME at HANTH Square will gather. Authorities state they expect protests to proceed peacefully but may cause traffic chaos.
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- When did the fair open and who is the guest country?
- The fair opened on Friday, September 5; this year the guest country is Japan.
- What are the security measures and how is the metro affected?
- 3,500 police, drone surveillance, 60 YAT units, and barriers are being used; 8 metro stations closed as of 15:00.
- By whom and why are the protests being held?
- Healthcare workers, emergency service personnel, farmer organizations, and PAME are protesting with demands such as wages, working conditions, and agricultural policies.
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