Authorities have prohibited pedestrians and all vehicles from entering forest areas in three municipalities across Halkidiki from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. due to an elevated wildfire risk.
The child's mother has been arrested and charged with endangering a minor after the toddler was saved by a lifeguard after having been pulled unconscious from the sea in Polychrono
The child, pulled from water of the coastal villlage Polychrono in Halkidiki was rushed to Hippokrateio Hospital in Thessaloniki for further tests after a quick-acting lifeguard's intervention on the beach at Polychrono
All four passengers were safely rescued after a rental boat overturned off the coast of Sithonia, while authorities launched an investigation and barred the vessel from operating until it is declared seaworthy
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