Chalkidiki

The Federation of Greek Private Employees (OYIE) has announced a 24-hour strike on Sunday, July 13, in response to the opening of stores on Sundays in ten regions of Greece. The Federation of Greek Private Employees, the National Confederation of Hellenic Commerce (ESEE)...

Greece, a country surrounded by sea, is a place where residents should be at ease with the sea and aware of its dangers. However, each year the number of Greeks drowning in the sea is rising. Although the summer...

Members of the Cultural Club of Nea Roda in Chalkidiki, northern Greece, presented traditional cuisine from Asia Minor to 40 representatives of European tourism offices and 6 Turkish Media representatives. From June 2-8, the event "Mount Athos Area Kouzina 2014," was...

After five years of reduced tourist flow in the region of Chalkidiki, northern Greece, it appears that in 2014 there is a significant rise in bookings by European tour operators, according to Chalkidiki Tourism Organization. The administration of the organization, taking...

An all-night vote count local elections in the Aristotelis municipality of Chalkidiki ended on Monday morning with Giannis Michos getting a slim majority over Christos Pachtas. A member of the Skouries Movement, Michos collected 8,031 votes with 51.79% over mayor Pachtas,...

The Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPF), the national operator of the international “Blue Flag” program, announced a further 21 Greek beaches and one marina have been awarded Blue Flags for 2014 on Wednesday. With 408 beaches and 10 marinas...

An extremely luxurious party hosting international wealthy businessmen was held on May 1st in Chalkidiki, northern Greece. The event was organized for the opening of the “Pomegranate Wellness Spa Hotel” in Nea Potidea, in Chalkidiki and cost one million euros....

Tripadvisor, a leading tourist website, announced the best hotels around the world based on the votes of its users. Specifically, users rate the hotels for their: a) sleep quality b) location c) rooms d) service e) value and f)...

Christodoulos Xeros, convicted member of the terrorist organization November 17, has absconded after been granted leave to visit his family. His brother, Savvas Xeros, who was also a member of the organization is in hospital in Larissa, Greece. The Hellenic...

The Misdemeanor Court of Chalkidiki  that took place on October 2012, found 11 of the 14 accused for the clashes with the police during the protest at Kakavos against the Skouries mining operation, innocent. Fourteen people were taken to...