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Greek News
Evia, Achaea Under Strict Lockdown; 1,410 Cases Friday
A total of 1,410 cases of Covid-19 were diagnosed in Greece on Friday, 83 more than the 1,327 cases that were recorded in the country just one day earlier, on Thursday. Over half of cases diagnosed in Greece were found...
Greek News
Strict Lockdown in Regions Across Greece, Weekend Curfew in Attica
The Greek Minister of Citizen Protection, Nikos Chardalias, announced new, stricter lockdown measures in the regions of Patra, Agios Nikolaos, Mykonos, Santorini and Chalkida Friday. Patra, located in the northwestern Peloponnese, the Cretan town of Agios Nikolaos, and Chalkida, on...
Culture
Greek Island of Evia Honors Poet and Writer Tasos Papapostolou
An event held at Chalkida, the capital of Evia, on Sunday honored poet and writer Tasos Papapostolou, who made a significant contribution to the cultural and historic landscape of the island and beyond for more than 40 years.
The event...
Environment
The Mystery of the Tidal Phenomenon of Chalkida, Greece
People of Chalkida (or "Halkida") on the Greek island of Evia have a plenitude of reasons to be proud of their historic and beautiful city. But if there's one thing that stands out among all its other qualities, it...
Greece
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...
Greece
Majestic Scenes of Greek Seashore Covered in Snow
Snow laid a beautiful blanket of white along the Chalkida seashore on the island of Evia on Tuesday, as the cold front named "Telemachos" swept across Greece.
Heavy snowfall overnight hit the island of Evia, the Sporades islands and eastern...
Crime
Greek Police Arrest Gang Caught Selling Baby for €18,000
Greek police have smashed a criminal gang that was selling infants, arresting a 40-year-old woman trying to sell a four-day-old infant to officers acting as a couple.
The undercover Chalkida officers were introduced to the ring and arranged an appointment to buy a newborn...
Greece
Three People Die as their Car Falls into the Sea
Three people were killed as their car fell into the sea on the 5th kilometer of the seaside road of Kymi - Chania Avlonariou early Saturday morning.
The Jeep Wrangler with five passengers veered off the road under circumstances unknown...
events
Thousands of People Attend Spectacular Show at the Sea Carnival of Chalkida
The Sea Carnival of Chalkida is something that you definitely want to experience at least once in a lifetime!
What makes the Sea Carnival of Chalkida unique? The carnival takes place every year on the beach of Chalkida and includes...
Greece
Smart Parking and Smart Lighting Systems to be Installed at Chalkida
The first pilot smart parking and smart lighting systems will be installed in Chalkida, central Greece, in the next few days, the mayor Christos Pagonis said. "We have bought the equipment and we will be ready by January 20,"...