Greece
Greece
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.
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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...
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Greece’s Halki Island Celebrates First Baby Born in Almost 50 Years
The residents of the picturesque tiny island of Halki have been particularly happy recently as their homeland saw its first baby being born on the island in approximately 50 years!
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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...
Animals
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...
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Swordfish Killed by Swimmers on a Beach in Chalkida, Greece
A swordfish which swam its way to the shallow waters of a beach in Chalkida on the island of Evia, was killed by beachgoers.
The swordfish went to the shallow water to give birth and was stoned to death by...
Environment
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,...
Education
US Urges Turkey to Immediately Reopen the Halki Seminary
The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged Turkey on Friday to immediately reopen the Greek Orthodox Christian Seminary of Halki, near Istanbul.
During his initial remarks before the release of the 2018 Annual Report on International Religious Freedom in...
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State of Emergency Declared in Halkida, Greece After Flooding
Greek authorities have declared a state of emergency on Wednesday in the town of Halkida on Evia after extensive flooding forced residents to evacuate their homes.
The floods wreaked havoc in the areas of Dokos, Aghia Eleousa and Liani Ammos,...
Diplomacy
US Ambassador Says US Supports the Reopening of Halki Seminary
Sam Brownback, the American Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, has stated that the United States will support the reopening of the Halki Theological School in Turkey. Brownback made the comments during an interview with the state-run AMNA...
Environment
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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...