The acclaimed Greek singer will launch the Athens Concert Hall in Northern Evia's cultural program, kicking off a season of free concerts, festivals and educational events across the region
Speaking during a visit to northern Evia, the Greek prime minister restated his position on when the next general election will be held and set out a target of a third consecutive New Democracy majority
Authorities are being urged to investigate after thousands of dead fish covered Mourteri Beach, alarming residents and visitors as the cause remains unknown
A rare blanket octopus, a deep-sea species seldom seen near shore, was spotted just off a beach on the Greek island of Evia, giving swimmers a remarkable glimpse of one of the Mediterranean's most unusual marine creatures.
Chalkida has installed Greece's first floating barrier to protect swimmers from invasive pufferfish and jellyfish as warming seas reshape the Mediterranean
The initiative aims to protect swimmers and improve coastal services, as scientists link the rise in jellyfish populations to environmental and ecological factors.
Inspections in northern Evia following recent earthquakes have identified multiple damaged homes, as authorities assess losses and begin the process of providing financial assistance to affected residents
A swarm of aftershocks rattled the island of Evia in the early hours of Monday, hours after a 5.2 magnitude earthquake was felt as far as Athens, prompting school closures and structural inspections across affected villages.
Residents and visitors were met with an unusual sight as large numbers of small brown jellyfish appeared in shallow coastal waters, raising concerns ahead of the summer season
Drivers in northern Evia narrowly avoided accidents after wild boars suddenly crossed a rural road between Vasilika and Ellinika, as residents report a rise in similar incidents across the region in recent days.
Large numbers of purple and brown jellyfish have been reported along parts of the Evia coastline, prompting concern among swimmers as experts point to ecological changes behind the phenomenon.
A group of young motorcyclists blocked a major bridge in Halkida to stage illegal street races on Sunday, leaving dozens of drivers trapped and sparking outrage over the absence of police intervention.
A Barbados-flagged vessel carrying 5,000 tons of magnesite ran aground while loading at Mantoudi port in Evia, Greece. No injuries or pollution have been reported as authorities investigate
Several passengers are now seeking compensation for damages, lost income, and emotional distress. Concerns remain over personal belongings and vehicles left onboard since Tuesday night
The captain of the Panagia Paravouniotissa faces lawsuits from passengers and remains in custody after the vessel ran aground off Evia, with claims for damages and official reports disputing his account of a steering failure.
The captain reportedly failed to notify maritime authorities immediately after the grounding. Contact was only made by the Coast Guard’s Search and Rescue Coordination Center after repeated attempts—approximately one hour after the incident occurred
A ferry carrying over 100 people ran aground near southern Evia, prompting an emergency evacuation. Authorities are now investigating why the captain failed to report the incident to the coast guard.
The drawbridge, called the "Old Evripos Bridge", was later partially repaired, allowing vehicles to pass, but unable to be lifted to allow for marine traffic
Authorities remain on high alert as efforts to control the fire continue under challenging weather conditions
Firefighters rushed to the scene in large numbers. According to official reports, 26 firefighters, 10 fire engines, and one aerial ladder truck have been deployed