- MOMus collaborates on cultural activities in Thessaloniki.
- MOMus is co-organizing an exhibition with TIF-HELEXPO.
Kosmima Trade Exhibition Highlights Jewellery Sector Pressures in Greece
What happened
The Kosmima trade exhibition, Northern Greece’s sole fair for silver, goldsmithing, and watchmaking, opened at the Thessaloniki International Exhibition and Conference Centre (TIF-Helexpo). The event featured 73 exhibitors from Greece, Estonia, Bulgaria, and Turkey. The Panhellenic Federation of Silversmiths, Goldsmiths, Jewellers, and Watchmakers (POBAKO) projected a 15% drop in turnover for 2026 and an 8% decline in active members.
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Why it matters
The jewellery sector is facing stiff economic pressures, citing reduced tourist spending and ongoing inflation affecting retail sales. POBAKO has called on the government to abolish the luxury tax on jewellery. Separately, TIF-Helexpo is undergoing a multi-million euro redevelopment, with construction scheduled to begin in 2027.
MOMus is co-organizing an exhibition with TIF-Helexpo, which also collaborates on cultural activities in Thessaloniki.
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Who's involved
- GreeceThe host country where the trade exhibition took place and where the jewellery sector operates
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The entities involved
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Greece
country in Southeast Europe