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The Thessaloniki Chamber of Industry and Commerce advocates for targeted tax breaks and investment incentives to help Central Macedonia compete with emerging Balkan economies.
The General Director of Planning and Infrastructure and Regional Coordinator of Civil Protection for Central Macedonia, Babis Stergiadis, discusses the major wildfires that have affected Halkidiki, Greece, in recent years and the unique characteristics of the region.
The Central Macedonia Region has approved 68,000 euros in funding for equipment upgrades at Thessaloniki's 'Agios Pavlos' General Hospital, with the hospital's board also approving the decision.
Fifty-one wildfires broke out across Greece within a 24-hour period, with Central Macedonia experiencing the most significant impact. Authorities have issued a high alert for fire risk in several regions, including Rhodes.
An additional 240 schools across Greece are scheduled for renovation this summer, with projects planned in various regions including Attica, Central Macedonia, and Crete.
Multiple wildfires are raging across Southern Europe, particularly in Sardinia, Sicily, and various regions of Greece, leading to road closures and flight diversions. Authorities have issued evacuation warnings and deployed significant firefighting resources to combat the blazes.
Researchers in Central Macedonia, Greece, have observed a unique adoption story where a pair of wolves took a stray puppy under the protection of their pack.
The Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy has given the green light to seven new projects across seven municipalities in Central Macedonia and Epirus to address water scarcity.
The Aegean Sea is bracing for strong northerly winds reaching 7 Beaufort, accompanied by rain and storms. The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) forecasts generally clear skies with localized cloudiness in central Macedonia for Wednesday, June 24.
The General Regional Police Directorate of Central Macedonia informs about attempts to defraud citizens in the city of Katerini with a post on social media.
The dispute between regional councilor Dimos Kyrilidis and Deputy Regional Governor for Tourism of Central Macedonia, Vicky Hatzivasileiou, continues, with Kyrilidis alleging misuse of regional funds and Hatzivasileiou claiming he seeks fame based on falsehoods.
Candidates are sought in B' Thessaloniki and Serres
Traffic police in the General Regional Police Directorate of Central Macedonia issued a total of 962 violations of the Road Traffic Code during checks conducted on the eve and day of the March 25th national anniversary.
Alpha Bank continues its investment in public health, implementing its 'Together, aiming for health' program for the 12th consecutive year by donating over 19,000 pieces of medical equipment to structures in Central Macedonia.
Clear weather is expected in most parts of Greece on Saturday, with temperatures reaching 19 degrees Celsius. Some areas in central Macedonia, Thessaly, Evia, Sporades, and eastern Sterea will experience temporarily increased cloudiness with local rain.
Athina Aidona, the Regional Governor of Central Macedonia, suffered a mild stroke and is currently in good condition at AHEPA hospital after undergoing thrombolysis.
Sixty violations regarding the use of protective helmets were identified during checks conducted last week in Central Macedonia, according to an announcement by the General Regional Police Directorate of Central Macedonia.
Greece is establishing three new Special Operations Units with reservists in Attica, Central Macedonia, and Evros. This move aims to bolster the country's special forces capabilities and national defense.
Το μεγαλύτερο βάρος των πυροσβεστικών επιχειρήσεων το τελευταίο 24ωρο καταγράφηκε στη Βόρεια Ελλάδα, με την Περιφέρεια Κεντρικής Μακεδονίας να βρίσκεται στο επίκεντρο, σύμφωνα με το υπουργείο…
The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) and the Central Macedonia Regional Union of Municipalities have established the first Endowed Chair on “Local Government” at the School of Engineering, aiming to connect academic expertise with municipal needs.
The Greek state budget will allocate 5 million euros to the Central Macedonia Region and the Municipalities of Oraiokastro and Pavlos Melas for infrastructure restoration following a major wildfire last Saturday, with initial benefits to be disbursed immediately.
A 16-year-old girl in Promachoi, a remote village near Aridaia in Central Macedonia, suffered cardiac arrest at home. Her mother successfully performed CPR, saving her life.
The Decentralized Administration of Macedonia - Thrace (ADMT) has been implementing a program to monitor the quality of swimming waters along the coasts of Central Macedonia, Halkidiki, and Thrace.
The political contest for the Central Macedonia Region has started early, with Apostolos Tzitzikostas and Kostas Gioulekas discussing infrastructure, tourism, and the Greece-Bulgaria-Romania railway axis.
Central Macedonia is facing a school housing crisis, with stakeholders and parents reacting to perceived superficial interventions and persistent deficiencies in the educational infrastructure.
A survey by INSETE reveals that a lack of personnel is the primary concern for 94% of businesses in the tourism sector in Central Macedonia, Greece.
Traffic police in Central Macedonia, Greece, recorded over 2,900 violations of the Road Traffic Code in March, with the majority of offenses related to speeding.
More than 900 traffic violations were recorded in Central Macedonia, Greece, during road checks conducted by traffic police on March 24 and 25, totaling 962 infractions of the Road Traffic Code.
A PwC study has identified four regions in Greece—West Macedonia, Central Macedonia, and Thessaly—as prime locations for new data center installations due to their significant available electrical capacity. These areas are poised to attract substantial investments totaling 10 billion euros, promising considerable benefits for the national economy.
A study by the Region of Central Macedonia reveals a population decrease in the 0-39 age group, attributed to young people migrating to larger urban centers and abroad.
Athina Aidona, the Regional Governor of Central Macedonia, was hospitalized after experiencing a sudden illness but later sent a message indicating her good health.
A white puppy that had been adopted by a wolf pack in Central Macedonia, Greece, for over 40 days has tragically died, ending one of the most moving incidents recorded in Greek wildlife.
Bulgarian tourists have significantly increased their overnight stays in Greece, particularly in the Central Macedonia region, indicating a growing trend in cross-border tourism.
The Region of Central Macedonia is implementing comprehensive social inclusion and empowerment interventions, focusing on Roma families in seven municipalities with significant Roma populations.
Nikolaos Batzios has been elected president of the Thessaloniki Medical Association, following the ratification of the election proceedings held on June 14 and 15, 2026. The decision was confirmed by the Coordinator of the Decentralized Administration of the Central Macedonia Region.
Five million euros from the state budget will be allocated to the Central Macedonia Region and the municipalities of Oreokastro and Pavlos Melas Thessaloniki to repair damages and provide initial aid to those affected by a recent fire.
Temporary cloudiness, local rains, and isolated thunderstorms are forecast for Sunday in several Greek regions, including central Macedonia, eastern Thessaly, Sporades, Evia, and eastern Central Greece, with temperatures reaching up to 34 degrees Celsius.
Greece is expected to experience generally clear weather on Wednesday, with local cloudiness developing in western and central Macedonia, and later across the mainland. Unstable conditions will bring meltemi winds and localized rainfall, with temperatures reaching up to 34 degrees Celsius.
The Hellenic Food Authority (EFET) has ordered the withdrawal of a popular salad product from the market after detecting Listeria during sampling in Central Macedonia.
Employment in the tourism and hospitality sector in Central Macedonia, Greece, has returned to 2010 levels for 2024 and 2025 after a period of decline, with specific skills now in high demand.
A gang has been dismantled in Central Macedonia, Greece, after defrauding elderly individuals of over 140,000 euros in gold coins, jewelry, and cash using the 'accountant' method over the past ten days.
The tourism sector in Central Macedonia, Greece, is shifting its focus, recognizing that the traditional "Sun and Sea" model is outdated. Authenticity is now highlighted as the crucial element sought by modern tourists.
Police in Central Macedonia, Greece, recorded a total of 962 traffic violations during controls conducted on the eve and day of the March 25th national anniversary.
The Greek National Meteorological Service (EMY) forecasts increased cloudiness with local rain in the northern Ionian Sea, Epirus, western-central Macedonia, and Thessaly.
The Central Macedonia region recorded a significant 32% increase in air arrivals from 11 key European target markets in 2025. This substantial boost in tourist flow highlights the region's growing appeal to European visitors.