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Halkidiki: The Top Ten Best Beaches on Greece’s Spectacular Peninsula

Halkidiki (or Chalkidiki) is a peninsula which is part of the region of Central Macedonia in northern Greece.

Chalkidiki: Two of Three People Lost at Sea Found

During a party in Chalkidiki on Saturday, three young men from North Macedonia jumped into the sea, and so far, only two of them have been safely recovered. The three men, who were partying in the picturesque area of northern...

Greek Authorities Impose New Restrictions on Mykonos, Halkidiki

On Wednesday, the Greek General Secretariat for Civil Protection announced in a statement that from this Friday, they have banned all religious processions, open-air markets and even parties on the cosmopolitan island of Mykonos and the region of Halkidiki...

First Reproduction of Flamingos in Greece Turns Halkidiki Wetland Pink

The first reproduction of flamingos in Greece has been recorded. A huge flock of pink flamingos appeared in the wetland of Agios Mamas, next to the  Potidea canal, in Halkidiki, which is marked as a special protection area, while it...

Moment Deadly Storm Hits Greece's Halkidiki Captured on Video

The moment when the deadly storm hit Halkidiki in northern Greece on Wednesday evening was captured on video. At least six people, including two children, died as severe gale-force winds, rain and hailstorms struck the region. Tourists from the Czech Republic,...

Halkidiki Fire Reportedly Extinguished

After a treacherous 24-hour period, Greece's fire brigade revealed some good news, announcing on Friday that "there is no active fire front in the area of Sarti, Halkidiki." However, two firefighting air crafts, two water-dropping helicopters, 70 fire engines and...

Forest Fire Out of Control in Halkidiki, Northern Greece (videos)

Dozens of firefighters are struggling to bring under control a forest fire in Halkidiki which is aided by strong winds. The fire has been burning a pine forest between the villages of Sarti and Platanitsi since the early hours of...

Hellas Gold Withdraws as Participant and Sponsor of the First Halkidiki Development Conference

Hellas Gold, a subsidiary of Eldorado Gold, withdrew as participant and sponsor from the First Development Conference for Halkidiki, following reactions to its inclusion. The company announced that it is withdrawing "following an issue resulting from its intention to support,...

Stores Turned Into Holiday Homes in Chalkidiki

Stores, offices and other small properties in Chalkidiki, northern Greece are being converted into residences, due to the high demand for holiday homes at low and affordable prices. According to the president of the Chalkidiki Real Estate Agents Association, Grigoris...

Large Wildfire Threatens Homes in Chalkidiki (video)

A wildfire has been burning in Kassandra peninsula, Chalkidiki, in northern Greece since Friday afternoon. The fire broke out near the seaside village of Moles Kalyves, and according to Fire Services, is threatening nearby homes. The blaze, which started shortly after...

Diaporos: The Exotic Island off Chalkidiki (video)

Pictures of Diaporos, the islet with the crystal clear waters reflecting the rich green foliage, give the impression that it is located in the Indian Ocean, or even the Caribbean. Yet Diaporos is one of the many islets off Chalikidiki....

Baby Monk Seal Enjoys Sunbathing on the Beaches of Sithonia Halkidiki

A baby seal has chosen to rest on the beaches of Sithonia Halkidiki. Scientists of MOm/Hellenic Society for the Study and Protection of the Mediterranean Monk Seal were informed by the Coast Guard that a young monachus monachus is sunbathing...

4.8 Magnitude Earthquake in Chalkidiki

An hour after the 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck in central Italy, there was seismic activity in Greece. In Chalkidiki, northern Greece, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake was noted at 8:40 on Sunday morning with the epicenter at the sea region...

Meet the Seahorse Colony off Halkidiki in Their Man-Made Habitat [Video]

Scientists and divers have recently made efforts to bring back the dwindling population of seahorses in Greece's waters. The Hellenic Center for Marine Research's (HCMR) Institute of Marine Biology, Biotechnology and Aquaculture saw that this sensitive and vulnerable slow-moving creature...

In Light of Coup Attempt, Chalkidiki Hotels Offer Extended Stay to Turks on Vacation

The hoteliers of Chalkidiki, northern Greece, announced that they would give Turkish tourists already in the area the possibility to extend their accommodation free of charge until the situation in their country stabilizes. In the aftermath of the coup attempt...