A seminar titled ‘The Industrial Heritage of Western Macedonia as an Identity of Place and Culture’ will be held on December 19, 2024, at the Municipal Library of Kozani. The event will explore the role of industrial heritage in shaping…
During a meeting between New Democracy MP Stavros Papasotiriou and National Defence Minister Nikos Dendias, the planned closure and merger of 132 military bases under the ‘Agenda 2030’ was discussed. Papasotiriou expressed concerns over the potential impact on security in…
George Auxtias, a New Democracy MEP, is calling for immediate intervention from the European Commission to provide significant support for Western Macedonia’s economy. He highlighted the region’s difficulties in creating new mid-scale businesses, job retention for youth, and attracting innovative…
Η Δυτική Μακεδονία καταγράφει αρνητικά ρεκόρ σύμφωνα με την πρόσφατη έκθεση του ΟΟΣΑ, με πτώση πληθυσμού, υψηλή ανεργία και μείωση του ΑΕΠ. Ο βουλευτής Πάρις Κουκουλόπουλος τονίζει την ανάγκη για άμεσες ενέργειες για την ανακοπή της κατηφορικής πορείας της περιοχής,…
The Municipality of Prespa is set to celebrate the festive season with a Christmas tree lighting ceremony on December 13, 2024, at 7:00 PM. The event will feature traditional music performances from Greece and the Balkans by the group ‘Ta…
Nikos Papathanasis, the Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance, highlighted the role of European funds in creating jobs and enhancing infrastructure during a government visit to Kastoria and Grevena. Investment plans totaling over €32 million were approved for funding,…
A community center in the Municipality of Belventos will open on April 1, 2025, to provide social services and support to residents, particularly those facing extreme poverty and social exclusion. The initiative, backed by Western Macedonia’s Regional Governor Georgios Amanatidis,…
The Western Macedonia region in Greece has launched two communication stations using the Iris application, honoring the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, allowing them to access public services…
On December 5, 2024, a large participation is expected at the regional council meeting in Kozani to discuss the Meliti power plant. The workers’ struggle committee emphasizes the need for mobilization to prevent closures and retain jobs. They plan to…
On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, the Western Macedonia Lignite Center will honor Saint Barbara, the patron saint of miners, with a series of events at the mining facilities. The day will begin with a Divine Liturgy at 08:30, followed by…
The political group ‘Hope’ criticized the Western Macedonia regional authority for slow reactions regarding the closure of the Meliti Power Plant, which threatens the jobs of 140 contractors. The issue has not yet been brought to the regional council despite…
Due to light snowfall, drivers in the mountainous regions of Western Macedonia must use winter tires or snow chains. Specific routes, including connections between Grevena and Samarina, require these safety measures. The West Macedonia Regional Police Department advises that all…
