A Thessaloniki prosecutor has ordered negligence charges against seven people, including a former mayor, over the death of a 19-year-old at a Halkidiki amusement park in 2024, as legal proceedings continue

A Greek court handed down heavy sentences to four defendants over the 2024 funfair accident that killed a 19-year-old and injured his younger brother.

A court in Giannitsa found all four defendants guilty over the fatal 2024 amusement park accident in Halkidiki, including the funfair owner, operator and engineer linked to the ride involved.

A sewage pipeline break in Pefkochori led to a temporary swimming ban at “Akrotiri” beach as authorities conduct tests and disinfect the area

Four defendants accused in the 2024 death of a 19-year-old at an amusement park denied criminal responsibility, with the court expected to hear the prosecutor’s recommendation next month.

Authorities investigate identity after decomposed body, believed to be a woman, was discovered in plastic bags during work in a rural area.

The decision was made during Wednesday's meeting in Athens between Citizens’ Protection Minister Michalis Chrisochoidis and his Serbian counterpart, Internal Affairs Minister Ivica Dacic; Halkidiki and Zakynthos cited

An 86-year-old man was found unresponsive in the sea near a popular Halkidiki beach and later pronounced dead at a local health center

Authorities impose a 24-hour ban on all pedestrian and vehicle movement across key Halkidiki areas due to extreme wildfire danger from August 12 to 13, 2025

Authorities are investigating the cause of death, while a post-mortem examination has been scheduled

While the fire has now been contained, the region remains under close observation. Emergency teams continue to patrol the area for potential rekindling, especially as high summer temperatures and dry conditions persist across northern Greece

Firefighting efforts have mobilized 15 vehicles and 30 firefighters, alongside the deployment of 8 aerial units

Leading the way domestically, Halkidiki emerged as the top region with 93 flags, while Crete maintained its lead with 153 flags.

Suspects charged with demanding bribes to avoid planning office foot-dragging, and up to 20K euros to whitewash building violations, legalize illegal construction

The severe weather system, named Bora, has caused significant destruction in Halkidiki, particularly in the Sithonia region

The village of Taxiarchis is located in the country's Christmas tree production region, Halkidiki prefecture; annual event is held on eve of Feast Day of the Archangels

According to the Athens Geodynamic Institute, the earthquake’s epicenter was located in the sea area 11 kilometers south of Nea Moudania, in Halkidiki.

New evidence in the August death of a teenager at a Halkidiki amusement park has resulted in the closure of the company that certified the park’s safety.

Hellas Gold is a subsidiary of Canadian multinational Eldorado Gold, and has received the mining rights for the Skouries mine, Olympias and Stratoni mines in northern Greece's Halkidiki prefecture

The new evidence is being considered with caution, as it is based on the testimonies of other children at the Halkidiki summer camp