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Weather: Northerly winds, heat & showers today – High fire risk in 15 areas
Local showers and isolated thunderstorms will occur at noon – afternoon in the mountains and possibly in the morning hours in areas of central Macedonia, eastern Thessaly and northern Evia, while in the remaining areas generally clear weather is expected.
Bike police take to Kastoria streets
Police officers who speak foreign languages are carrying out summer patrols on bicycles in the city of Kastoria, northern Greece, as part of efforts to provide upgraded services to residents and visitors.
Heat to peak on Saturday, rains on Sunday
The temperature will rise again in Greece on Saturday, reaching 40 degrees Celsius on the mainland, while rain is expected in some northern parts of the country on Sunday, weather forecasters at the National Observatory of Athens's meteo.gr service said.
Weather: Temperatures to reach 40 degrees today, instability tomorrow – Where rain is expected
Without the expected heatwave, the first 10 days of August will pass, but today temperatures are expected to exceed 40 degrees in some areas before dropping tomorrow, bringing instability.
Thessaloniki: 60-year-old man convicted for arriving at Macedonia airport with 3,000 cigarette packs
The Single-Member Plenary Court of Thessaloniki imposed a total sentence of eight months in prison, suspended for three years, on a 60-year-old man who was arrested at Macedonia airport for carrying two suitcases filled with cigarettes that did not have the required tax bands.
Bulgarians Mark Ilinden: Honoring Saint Elijah and Reflecting on Historical Uprising
Ilinden, celebrated on August 2 according to the old calendar, honors the Holy Prophet Elijah. Recognized by Christians as one of the greatest biblical prophets, Elijah is also considered one of the two most significant figures of the Old Testament, alongside Moses.
Weather: Temperature rises, winds weaken
Two different faces are expected to show up in the next few days.
EU commissioner nominee thanks PM, hails recognition of Macedonia’s role
Apostolos Tzitzikostas, governor of Central Macedonia, met with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at Maximos Mansion on Thursday following his nomination as EU commissioner.
Mitsotakis and Tzitzikostas meet at Maximou following announcement of New Commissioner – See Photos
The meeting between Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and the Governor of Central Macedonia, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, who will be the new Greek Commissioner in the European Commission, has been underway since 18:00.
Greece nominates regional governor for EU Commissioner
Greece will recommend the Governor of Central Macedonia, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, for the position of Commissioner in the 2024-29 Commission, government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis said on Thursday during a press briefing.
Apostolos Tzitzikostas: Greece’s New Commissioner to the European Commission
Regional Governor of Central Macedonia Apostolos Tzitzikostas is proposed as Greece’s Commissioner to the European Commission. The official announcement was made a few minutes ago by government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis, who noted that Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has already informed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
US pressures Skopje over name deal with Athens
US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs James O'Brien hinted on Tuesday that Washington is exerting pressure on the new government of North Macedonia to respect the Prespa name agreement signed in 2018 with Greece.
Tourism woos other businesses
More and more companies have been looking for additional income from their involvement in tourism in recent years, although their main business has nothing to do with it.
Weather: Early breath of fresh air with a strong wind chill – When are 40s coming again
A gradual retreat in temperatures is expected today, Wednesday, while the northern winds will blow with an intensity of 7 and possibly 8 Beaufort in the Aegean Sea.
US emphasizes importance of Prespa Agreement compliance for North Macedonia
The United States is working to ensure that the new government in North Macedonia adheres to the Prespa Agreement between Athens and Skopje, James O'Brien, the US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, has said.