Macedonia

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.

For the first time, Asia Minor studies will have a focused presence in Greek higher education with a new endowed chair at the University of Macedonia's Department of Balkan, Slavic and Oriental Studies. 

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.

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."

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. 

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'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."

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.

The European Commission has urged the government of North Macedonia to implement constitutional changes and foster strong relations with Bulgaria and Greece. This call was made in the Commission's annual report regarding the expansion of the country.

In an interview with Kathimerini, North Macedonia's Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski emphasized the nation's commitment to stronger regional cooperation, highlighting projects aimed at diversifying energy sources and enhancing infrastructure across the Western Balkans.