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Mitsotakis: Thessaloniki Metro to be delivered on November 30, 2024
On November 30, 2024, the Thessaloniki Metro will be delivered to the people of Thessaloniki, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced during his speech at the event titled: “National Strategy for Regional Development / Presentation of the Digital Platform erga.gov.gr.”
Late-Summer Getaway to Nymfaio
Indeed, summer is slowly coming to an end, and some people still haven’t had the chance to enjoy either the sun or the sea. But as always, nature has the solution—a late-summer getaway to the Greek mountains can guarantee a comparable, if not better, travel experience away from the mass summer tourism.
Weather: Instability until Saturday – Where will it rain
August will bid us farewell with instability according to the weather forecasts. As both Thodoros Kolydas and Klearchos Marousakis say in their posts, cold air masses coming from Ukraine, where they will be over our region via the Black Sea, will bring rain and thunderstorms until the end of the week.
Very high fire danger in Attica, Crete & other areas today
Very high risk fire (risk category 4) is expected in the regions of Attica, Crete and areas of Central Greece, Peloponnese, North Aegean, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, according to the Fire Risk Prediction Map issued by the General Secretariat Civil Protection of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil
Weather: Warm and windy weather this weekend, showers coming next week
With temperatures reaching 39 degrees Celsius, the weekend, with the risk of wildfires increasing in several areas. Any showers that do occur will be isolated and limited to mountainous areas.
Kolydas: Weather Shift Next Week – Cold Air Masses to Bring Rain
The next week is expected to begin with significant instability, featuring scattered showers or thunderstorms, mainly in the afternoon and evening over the mainland, according to the director of the National Meteorological Service (EMY), Thodoris Kolydas.
Weather: Very high temperatures recede, difficult three days with windy weather
After a long period, the very high temperatures are subsiding and we are back to slightly above normal for the season, says the director of the National Weather Service, Thodoros Kolydas.
Kolydas: Weather Update, High Temperatures Easing, Minimal Rain Expected in the Coming Days
After a long period, the very high temperatures are receding and we are back to slightly above normal for the season, says the director of the National Weather Service, Theodoros Kolydas.
Weather: Volatility is reduced, temperature rises – New wave of bad weather next week
Limited instability in the continental areas in the coming days and a slight rise in temperature is expected, according to the director of the National Meteorological Service (EMF), Thodoris Kolydas. The winds will blow north – northwest 4 to 6 Beaufort and occasionally Friday-Saturday locally in the Aegean Sea at 6 to 7.
AADE Uncovers Tax Evasion: 52 Companies with Over €18.5 Million in Undeclared Online Sales
With targeted audits and extensive cross-checks of myDATA and data from courier companies, auditors from the Independent Public Revenue Authority identified, in the first half of 2024, more than 52 businesses that make sales online but do not declare the revenue from them, as they do not issue the relevant invoices or receipts.
Climate change “hits” Greece: Little oil, small potatoes, production took a blow
With all eyes on the olive groves (as the price of olive oil is the protagonist and driver of food inflation), consumers are waiting to find out if this season holds more inflation. Although the signals are currently contradictory – as consumption is declining, but production is also declining due to the climate crisis – there is a trend of de-escalation. But that is one side of the story.
Rainy weather expected across the country
Rain is expected in most parts of Greece on Wednesday, according to the National Meteorological Service (EMY).
The Ionian Sea, western Greece, central and eastern Macedonia, Thrace, eastern Thessaly, and northern Evia, will see rain and scattered thunderstorms, which will be particularly intense in central and eastern Macedonia and Thrace in the morning hours.
Weather: Storm shifts today – Major problems yesterday in Thessaly and Central Macedonia
The weather will remain unstable today in most parts of the country. Rain and thunderstorms, possibly temporarily strong in some areas, are expected in central, eastern Macedonia, and Thrace in the early morning hours. Improvement is anticipated across the country by evening.