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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.
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.
Friday Forecast:
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.
PPC Renewables: 40 MW wind farms operational in Western Macedonia (photos)
The organic growth of PPC Renewables’ renewable energy portfolio is progressing dynamically, with new wind and solar projects continually being completed and added to existing RES projects totaling approximately 1.5 GW of ins
Weather: thermal camera records 100°C in the streets of Athens – Watch video
Facing oven-like temperatures, those navigating Athens during the summer months endure extreme heat daily.
Special Weather Bulletin: Heatwave until 19 July – Where the thermometer will show 42 degrees Celsius
The Southwest Current prevailing in the lower levels of the atmosphere on the coast of Africa and the Central Mediterranean will carry warm air masses towards our region and will cause in Greece very high temperatures which will be maintained at least until Friday 19/7.
Mitsotakis on the violations of the Prespa Agreement: “We will not reveal our weapons”
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis made statements in the early hours of Friday (July 12, 2024) following the NATO Summit, addressing among other things North Macedonia, Cyprus, and aid to Ukraine.
Regarding North Macedonia’s disregard for the Prespa Agreement, Athens’ response: