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Antiquities Smuggler Arrested in Greece with Dozens of Ancient Coins

A suspected antiquities smuggler was arrested on the island of Evia who had in his possession 38 ancient Greek coins and other antiquities that he intended to sell to treasure collectors. Police have not revealed the identity of the 44-year-old...

Gold and Silver Jewels Discovered at Ancient Temple in Greece

Gold and silver jewels were uncovered during excavations of the ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis in Evia, Greece. Greek and Swiss archaeologists also announced they discovered a significant number of structures, including another temple in addition to the...

4.8 Earthquake Rattles Evia in Greece

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred on Friday under the sea near the coast of the island of Evia in Greece. According to the Geodynamic Institute of Athens, the earthquake occurred at 16:15 local time 24 km east of the town...

The ‘Greek Titanic’: The Worst Naval Disaster in Modern Greek History

The sinking of the Greek passenger steamer Himara on January 19, 1947 near South Evia resulted in the loss of at least 383 people and has been written into history as the "Greek Titanic." Previously named Hertha, the vessel was...

The Whistled Language of Greece and How it Could be Lost Forever

Residents of the mountainous village of Antia on the idyllic island of Evia, Greece "speak" a unique whistling language called "Sfyria." The villagers of Antia use different whistled tones corresponding to a letter of the alphabet. By putting each whistled...

5.1 Earthquake Rattles Evia, Greece

A 5.1 earthquake rattled on Friday morning on the island of Evia which was also felt in Athens. There have been no reports of damage or injuries. According to the Geodynamic Institute in Athens, the focal depth of the tremor...

Beach in Greece Voted as the Best European Filming Location

Chiliadou Beach on Evia in Greece was recently awarded as the Best European Filming Location of the Year by the European Film Commissions Network (EUFCN). The beach of the Aegean Sea was featured in Triangle of Sadness and is the...

Greece’s Rovies Food Festival Guests Captivated by Sustainable Cuisine

Dozens of local and international visitors traveled to northern Evia, central Greece, to attend the first Rovies Food Festival.

Pilot Missing After Helicopter Crash in Central Greece

A huge search and rescue operation is taking place north of the island of Evia in Central Greece for the pilot of a private helicopter that crashed into the sea on Thursday morning. As can be seen in the video,...

Central Greece Flooded Again Following Storm Elias

Parts of Central Greece have been flooded for a second time in less than a month as Storm Elias batters the country with torrential rain and thunderstorms. The worst affected areas are the city of Volos in Thessaly and Northern...