Latest News from Macedonia
Amazon buys into Greek wind power
US tech giant Amazon is investing in three new large-scale wind farms in Greece, which it sees as a particularly important area of Central and Eastern Europe where it is strategically developing with new data centers.
Weather: Today begins the first atmospheric disturbance – Where the weather will bring “P” type rain phenomenon
Today begins one of the two atmospheric disturbances that will affect our country, with the other expected Saturday. The main feature of the weather today will be showers and occasional thunderstorms possibly locally heavy on the islands of the eastern Aegean and the Dodecanese.
Thessaloniki hosts fourth ‘Future Thinking Dialogues’ conference on urban development
The American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and the Regional Authority of Central Macedonia are organizing the fourth Thessaloniki Future Thinking Dialogues, titled "Urban Resilience for Future-Ready Cities," under the auspices of the Infrastructure and Transport Ministry on Friday.
The event is to be held at The MET hotel in Thessaloniki. For more information, go to amcham.gr.
EFET: Batches of white and brown sugar recalled
The Hellenic Food Authority (EFET) has issued a recall for certain batches of white crystalline sugar and brown cane sugar due to the presence of foreign objects.
Amazon invests in three wind farms in Greece
Amazon has agreed to invest in three new utility-scale wind farms in Greece, in the Western and Central Macedonia and the Peloponnese, the retail giant announced on Wednesday.
The company has signed four Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) that span three renewable energy projects, marking its largest renewable energy deal in the country to date.
Weather: Rain, strong south winds and snow in the mountains are coming – Which areas are affected
Two atmospheric disturbances will affect our country in the coming days, causing rain, storms, very strong southerly winds, and snow in the mountains, according to the Director of the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY), Thodoris Kolyda.
Amazon: Entering the renewable energy sector with large wind power projects of more than $1 billion in Greece
Amazon is implementing its largest renewable energy initiative in Greece to date with an investment in three new large-scale wind farms. These energy parks will help meet Amazon’s energy needs in the region, providing clean energy while also supporting Greece’s transition to renewable energy use.
The cold day and the low tones of M.M, the wait for movement from “Rafina”, the bad sign for the banks, the shipowners & the Aegean Baltic Bank
Greetings, the day after a significant political event, such as the expulsion of a prominent political figure from their party, is always “a cold day” for everyone who thinks a little more than just about…social media. After all, Mitsotakis himself has always been a moderate politician who thinks quite thoroughly and methodically about his moves and decisions.
Weather: The week starts with rain and a drop in temperature – Which areas are affected
Winter preview….the week begins with meteorologists forecasting rain, a drop in temperature, and some snow, while in the coming days, intense rain is expected in Athens and Thessaloniki.
Weather: Rain and a drop in temperature will close the weekend
On Sunday, November 10, light rain and a drop in temperature are expected. More specifically, there will be periods of increased cloud cover, with light local showers in Thessaly, Eastern Sterea, Evia, Crete, and possibly Central Macedonia, Southern Ionian, and the Dodecanese. Winds will be from the north-northeast, at 4 to 5 Beaufort, and 6 to 7 Beaufort in the Aegean.
Sheep and goats put on lockdown
The Rural Development Ministry has announced new measures to combat the spread of sheep pox, with confirmed cases in Eastern Macedonia, Thrace and Thessaly, as well as goat plague in Western Greece.
Weather shift: High-pressure system weakens, bringing rain and storms from Sunday onward
The high-pressure system that has kept Greece dry is beginning to weaken, and by Sunday, a new weather pattern will bring rain, especially across western, central, and southern regions. This shift, expected to last until mid-next week, will bring a brief drop in temperature.
Slovenian EU Commissioner Nominee Affirms Support for Existing Bulgaria-North Macedonia Accord
Slovenian European Commissioner-designate Marta Kos gave a brief "no" in response to Bulgarian MEP Andrey Kovachev's question on whether she would support altering the negotiation framework with North Macedonia. Kos stated that renegotiating the already established framework with member states is typically unrealistic.
Weather update: Stable conditions until Sunday – The unusual pattern noted by Kolydas
There will be no significant change in the weather until Sunday in our country, according to Thodoris Kolydas. As the EMY director says in a post, “the only “strange” – and to be precise – not so common – is the Retrograde Low which from NE Europe is heading southwest. This is caused by the strong anticyclone covering much of Europe. (Video 1)
Weather: strong northerly winds and chilly in the morning and evening hours – When are showers expected
Greece is set to experience a significant weather shift as a cold front begins to move across the country, bringing cooler temperatures and increased rainfall in the second half of November. While weather conditions remain mild for now, featuring sunny skies, comfortable autumn temperatures, and brisk northerly winds, a change is on the horizon.