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The construction of the
Palexpo began in 1978, and the four first halls with 58,000 m were inaugurated on 18 December 1981. The Palexpo was then expanded three times: in 1987 with Hall 5, in 1995 with a multi-purpose indoor arena connected to the 7th hall of the complex, and in 2003 with Hall 6 built
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was held in Geneva, Switzerland with the main venue and arena being
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Europe's greatest automotive innovators and empire builders have long needed a permanent
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Palexpo hosts a variety of convention and sporting events, including the
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In May 2024, the venue expressed interest in hosting the
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