Greek PM to Address Housing, Demographics, Public Health at Thessaloniki Fair

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Photo source: Prime Minister’s Office

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis next week will announce his annual agenda on the economy and other areas of significant interest and concern, traditionally presented at the Thessaloniki International Trade Fair in Thessaloniki, held every fall.

In its 88th year, the TIF remains a platform for important policy announcements and will run during September 7-15.

On Saturday, September 7, Mitsotakis will deliver a speech focusing on reforms to improve quality of life.

This year, the PM is expected to announce measures targeting the housing market, particularly to make housing more affordable for young people and families. He will also address demographic challenges, potentially extending financial aid and benefits to families with three children to encourage higher birth rates.

Photo source: TIF Helexpo

Speaking recently to the press, Greek Minister of National Economy and Finance Kostis Hatzidakis emphasized that, within the constraints of the national budget, the goal is to implement new measures that extend beyond mere funding. These measures aim to balance professional obligations with family responsibilities.

Mitsotakis is also expected to address the Public Health System, particularly the urgent need for additional staff, while defending his government’s progress in upgrading hospital infrastructure.

Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis recently stressed that while modern buildings and equipment are important, it’s crucial to provide doctors and nurses with incentives to stay in Greece and work in the public health sector. However, Georgiadis highlighted that 90 out of 105 public hospitals in Greece are currently undergoing renovations.

Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis.

Moreover, in his traditional address at the Thessaloniki International Trade Fair, Mitsotakis is expected to announce that the city’s metro will be operational by November with 13 stations, expanding to 18 stations by the end of 2025. Additionally, the new auxiliary beltway, the flyover, is scheduled to be completed by May 2027.

Prior to the 88th TIF, the Greek PM is expected to arrive in Thessaloniki on Tuesday, August 27, to meet with local business leaders and associations to discuss his National Strategy for Regional Development.

Organized by TIF-Helexpo, the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) will focus on Greece’s contemporary challenges and emphasize new technological means, innovation, and sustainable development. TIF will host numerous B2B and B2C events, as well as a plethora of entertainment and cultural events for the general public. This year, Germany will be the honored country at the fair.