Macedonia

Indeed, summer is slowly coming to an end, and some people still haven’t had the chance to enjoy either the sun or the sea. But as always, nature has the solution—a late-summer getaway to the Greek mountains can guarantee a comparable, if not better, travel experience away from the mass summer tourism.

Very high risk fire (risk category 4) is expected in the regions of Attica, Crete and areas of Central Greece, Peloponnese, North Aegean, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, according to the Fire Risk Prediction Map issued by the General Secretariat Civil Protection of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil

In September, Bulgaria will see a surge in travel as approximately 350,000 to 380,000 Bulgarians take advantage of the long weekend for the Unification Day holiday on September 6, which falls on a Friday. This extended break, including the weekend, offers three consecutive days off.

Rain is expected in most parts of Greece on Wednesday, according to the National Meteorological Service (EMY).

The Ionian Sea, western Greece, central and eastern Macedonia, Thrace, eastern Thessaly, and northern Evia, will see rain and scattered thunderstorms, which will be particularly intense in central and eastern Macedonia and Thrace in the morning hours.

The National Meteorological Service (EMY) warned of thunderstorms on Monday that will affect the western, central and northern parts of Greece.

According to EMY, clouds with local rains are expected in the northern Ionian and gradually in Epirus, western and central Macedonia and western Thessaly. The rain will be accompanied by thunders and hail. 

The National Meteorological Service Meteo has released satellite images showing the progression of a forest fire burning for 29 days on Mount Orvilos in Serres, Greece, near the Bulgarian border.

The European Copernicus Emergency Mapping Service provided images for the first 27 days.

A very high risk of fire (risk category 4) is forecast today, Friday, August 16, in several areas of the country.

According to the Fire Risk Prediction Map issued by the General Secretariat of Civil Protection of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, the areas prone to fire are:

Hellenic Statistical Authority data on turnover in accommodation and catering show widening economic inequality between tourist destinations and the rest of the country.

Amidst the debate that has opened about how much and what sort of tourism we need, issues of economic inequality will inevitably have their part.

Panagiotis Karipoglou, president of the Serres Bar Association, will file a complaint with the chief prosecutor over the ongoing fire on Mount Orvilos, near Greece's northern border with Bulgaria.

An ancient civilization, unknown to many, is revealed in the new temporary exhibition titled “Treasures of Ancient Basilicata – The Invisible Heritage,” which will take place in the temporary exhibition hall of the Acropolis Museum from October 17, 2024, to January 31, 2025.