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Large Fire Near Struma Highway Prompts Evacuation Preparations
A large fire is burning next to the Struma highway, with flames breaking out between the villages of Mikrevo and Kamenitsa in the municipality of Strumiani, according to BNT. Instead of dispatching two teams from the Sandanski fire department, additional firefighters and forest officials are heading to the scene.
High fire risk on Tuesday
The risk of fire will be very high (category 4) in large parts of the country on Tuesday, according to the relevant forecast map of the General Secretariat of Civil Protection of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr).
The regions designated as high-risk are colored orange on the map.
Announcements of New General Secretaries Imminent
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Weather: Strong wind in the east next weekend – Temperature rise from Friday
A slight drop in temperature in the east with a strong north wind is expected over the next two days, according to the director of the National Meteorological Service (NMS), Thodoros Kolydas.
At the same time, as he points out, from Friday (2/8) the winds will weaken and the temperature will rise.
Bulgaria Criticizes North Macedonia's Shift in Corridor 8 Funding, Warns of NATO Security Risks
The Bulgarian government has urged the authorities in Skopje to uphold their commitments regarding Corridor 8, a crucial infrastructure project designed to connect Albania, North Macedonia, and Bulgaria.
Kolydas warns of high temperatures next week
Theodoros Kolydas warns of the weather of the week starting tomorrow in a new post.
As the well-known meteorologist explains, it was a temporary drop in temperature in Athens. The mercury, in the coming days, will be at a high level for the season and more specifically about 5 degrees Celsius above.
Vucevic, Toskovski discuss Serbia-North Macedonia bilateral relations
BELGRADE - Serbian PM Milos Vucevic met with North Macedonian Interior Minister Panco Toskovski in Belgrade on Friday to discuss bilateral relations and cooperation on security and in other fields of importance to the citizens of the two states, the PM's office said in a statement.
Continued Hosting Programs for Diaspora Children by the General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad
For the first time in our country, a camping program for 50 children aged 13 to 18 from the Greek diaspora in Brazil and Tanzania was held with great success.
Vacation Travel Weather: Favorable Conditions for Travel, Heat Wave Expected on Sunday
Weather Conditions
The first vacation exodus is expected to occur with good weather as we approach the end of July. EMY’s forecast indicates a rise in temperatures again starting Sunday.
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European Investment Bank lends DEPA 390 million euros
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending Greek energy company DEPA Commercial a total of 390 million euros to build and operate solar-energy farms across the country.
The EIB funding covers 75% of total cost of the new photovoltaic (PV) sites, which is expected to reach up to €521 million. DEPA Commercial will create PV farms in western Macedonia, Thessaly and Central Greece.
Weather forecast: Unbearable heat across the country – Where will see 42 degrees
The weather will be generally clear across the country today, with clouds developing only in the mainland areas during the midday and afternoon hours. In Epirus, western Macedonia, and possibly the mountainous regions of western Central Greece and the Peloponnese, there will be occasional local showers and isolated thunderstorms.
High fire risk forecast for Sunday in five regions
Greek authorities have issued a fire hazard warning for five regions on Sunday, as high temperatures continued to spark wildfires in several parts of the country.
According to the prediction map published by the Civil Protection Agency, the regions are considered to be at very high risk of wildfires, ranking at Level 4 (orange) out of a maximum of 5.
PM sends out strong message to Skopje
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' trip to the US for the NATO anniversary summit was dominated, if anything, by his strong messages to North Macedonia, both during his speech at the meeting and in the press conference that followed, where he took it one step further, leaving all possibilities open.
Weather: heatwave lasting, when it will peak and how long it will last – Where we will see 43s
The heatwave continues its onslaught, even more intense now, as the Emergency Weather Bulletin issued by the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) and meteorologists indicates that the unusually high temperatures will persist until July 22.
Weather Alert: Heatwave continues with temperatures up to 43°C until July 19 – Check affected areas and track Live
A particularly hot week awaits us, although the intense heat has already begun in the past few days. Meteorologists have been warning for days about a lasting heatwave and very high temperatures, while EMY, in its special bulletin, says that temperatures will remain high at least until Friday 19/7.