Western Macedonia
Energy
Hellenic Petroleum to Build Greece's Largest Solar Energy Project
In a move signaling a major shift toward renewable energy, Greek oil giant Hellenic Petroleum announced that it will soon receive 75 million euros ($88.62 million) in funding toward the construction of the largest solar array in the country.
According...
Environment
Giant Mushroom Found on Greek Mountain in Western Macedonia
While spending his August holiday exploring the forests around Mount Voio, located in the Western Macedonian region of Kastoria, Michalis Lalos came across a mushroom unlike any found in the supermarket. The gargantuan fungus weighed 8.15 kg (nearly 18...
Archaeology
Archaeologists Discover Intact Tomb From First Century BC in Kozani, Greece
Archaeologists recently discovered an intact tomb dating to the first century BC in the area of Mavropigi in West Macedonia's Kozani region.
The major discovery was made public by a statement issued recently by Kozani's Ephorate of Antiquities.
"During the ongoing excavations...
Europe
Tzatziki, Kozanian Noodles and Salep Aspire to Conquer the European Restaurants
Tyrokafteri, tzatziki, high quality olives and olive oil, noodles from Kozani, mountain tea and salep are the popular Greek delicacies that aspire to conquer the menus of the best restaurants in Europe. All the above, along with the famous...