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Autumn temperatures and strong north winds: Today’s weather update and anticyclone break timing
November Weather Outlook: Cold Winds, Mild Temperatures, and Incoming Storms
The latter half of November is set for a major shift in weather as the “anticyclone blocker” breaks, opening the door for waves of colder, unsettled conditions across the country. Here’s what you can expect over the next few days:
Earthquake in Halkidiki: 5.2 Richter from an unknown undersea fault – Video of the moment of the tremor
The area of Halkidiki where the 5.2 magnitude earthquake occurred on Sunday afternoon is being monitored by seismologists in order to analyze the course of the phenomenon.
According to the director of the Geodynamic Institute, Akis Tselentis, the 5.2 magnitude earthquake “is due to a so far unknown submarine fault”.
Weather: sixteenth stormy wind report from EMY – Temperature drop and droughts
Gusty Winds, Temperature Drop, and Scattered Showers Across Greece – National Weather Service Issues Advisory
Mitsotakis: Gradual but fiscally sustainable tax cuts are our central choice
“Gradual, yet fiscally sustainable tax reductions remain our central choice,” emphasized Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in his weekly review published on Facebook.
According to Mr. Mitsotakis, tax reductions are made possible due to increased state revenues and the reduction of debt, as well as the decrease in tax evasion.
Weather: temperature drop and gusty north winds today – When are showers expected
A shift in the weather is on the way! Over the next few days, we can finally say goodbye to the ongoing drought, as rain is forecasted to grace our lands for five days, from November 8th to 13th, according to meteorologist Sakis Arnaoutoglou.
Weather: Weekend with autumn temperatures without rain
This weekend in Greece, expect pleasant autumn weather with some clouds in the northwestern regions, but no rain in sight! Meteorologist Sakis Arnaoutoglou notes that while winds will be relatively strong in the central Aegean today, they’ll taper off in the afternoon.
Name violation
North Macedonia's conservative prime minister, Hristijan Mickoski, has reacted angrily to allegations from the far-left nationalist opposition claiming he had shifted his position on the Prespa Agreement.
Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, Mickoski reiterated that he exclusively refers to the country as "Macedonia" and its people as "Macedonians."
Over 270 investment projects get approval
The Ministry of Development announced the approval of 271 investment projects throughout Greece, with a total budget of 858 million euros.
According to a statement, the approvals concern two cycles of tourism (162 investments) and one cycle of manufacturing (109 investments) of the Investment Incentives Law of 2022.
271 investment projects approved across Greece with a budget of €858 million – Creating 4,420 new jobs
Implementing the productive transformation of Greece and the new productive model, based on what was presented by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Minister of Development Takis Theodoricakos on October 21, the approval of 271 investment projects across Greece with a total budget of €858 million is announced.
North Macedonia: New provocation by Mitskoski – “I will use the name Macedonia, just like they do in Greece”
The Prime Minister of North Macedonia, Christian Mitskoski, emphasized that in every statement and interview he has made so far, he refers to the country as “Macedonia” and the citizens as “Macedonians,” for whom, as he said, he “fights.”
North Macedonia PM denies shift in stance on Prespa Agreement amid opposition accusations
North Macedonia's conservative prime minister, Hristijan Mickoski, has reacted angrily to allegations from the nationalist opposition, claiming he had shifted his position on the Prespa Agreement.
Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, Mickoski reiterated that he exclusively refers to the country as "Macedonia" and its people as "Macedonians."
North Macedonia’s Lake Ohrid at risk from pollution
Lake Ohrid, a UNESCO World Heritage site that straddles North Macedonia and Albania, is at risk from pollution, overfishing, and urban development, the United Nations body and experts say.
Cinema – Which films are in development: Macedonia as a hollywood set
A stellar cast with top-tier actors, Hollywood-level standards, numerous extras, and stunning outdoor scenes characterize Romain Gavras’s new film Sacrifice, produced by Netflix, which is filming from Northern Greece to Athens and the islands.
The infrastructures at the archaeological site of Ancient Europos in Kilkis are being upgraded
The program involves projects for the improvement and expansion of the infrastructure and services of the archaeological site, as well as the installation of a temporary protective shelter in part of the ancient city.