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Thessaloniki tourism peaks amid storms and Remos concert

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As the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) concludes, the city has experienced a significant surge in tourism and activity. This period was highlighted by a massive commemorative concert by singer Antonis Remos at the New Waterfront to celebrate his 30-year career. Despite delays caused by heavy rainfall, the event proceeded with high-tech production including 1,200 drones and fireworks. An estimated 200,000 people attended the performance, which featured guest appearances by Despina Vandi, Kaiti Garbi, and the Gipsy Kings, and included a tribute to the late Giorgos Mazonakis. In reflections following his career milestone, Remos discussed his professional resilience and personal struggles during an appearance on the vidcast ‘Esy ti mousiki akous?’. Addressing various criticisms, he stated, “I have a clean conscience. I feel I have done nothing wrong for which people want to accuse me.” He noted that his musical influences, ranging from 1980s classics to artists like Phil Collins and Tupac, have shaped his performances. The TIF itself proved highly successful, officially exceeding its attendance goal by recording 202,854 unique visitors between September 5 and September 13. Organizers attributed this turnout to a significant digital transformation, noting that approximately 60% of tickets were purchased online. ~~The fair also saw a demographic shift toward families, with child ticket sales increasing by 71.5% due to the Juniorland program.~~ Parallel to these festivities, Japan’s role as the guest of honor at the TIF was hailed as a success by the Japanese Embassy in Greece. ~~Takaaki Nemoto, the Deputy Head of Mission, stated that the participation serves as a step toward strengthening bilateral relations through the concept of ‘takumi’, or craftsmanship.~~ Following the Thessaloniki event, Remos’s anniversary celebrations ~~have expanded to include a large-scale concert~~ continued in Nicosia, Cyprus, ~~scheduled for September 30~~ with a major concert at Taphros ~~Davila.~~ Davila on September 30. The event, which also marked the 10th anniversary of ALPHA Cyprus, featured guest performances by Elena Paparizou, Christos Mastoras, Despina Vandi, Giorgos Theochanous, and Natasa Theodoridou. During the performance, Remos received honors from the Nicosia Municipality and the Cyprus Red Cross.

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