Halkidiki
Business
Eldorado Gold Secures Finance from Greek Banks for the Skouries Project
Canadian firm Eldorado Gold has signed a mandate letter for a credit-committee-sanctioned €680 million finance facility from Greek banks to develop the Skouries project in northern Greece.
According to the feasibility study, the project is expected to cost $845 million...
Greece
Diaporos: The Exotic Greek Island with Warm Waters All Year Round
Diaporos islet in Halkidiki, northern Greece, is like an exotic island, with crystal clear warm waters and no winds all year round.
Greece
Halkidiki: The Top Ten Best Beaches on Greece’s Spectacular Peninsula
Halkidiki (or Chalkidiki) is a peninsula which is part of the region of Central Macedonia in northern Greece.
Greek News
Greece Second in the World in Number of Blue Flag Beaches
A total of 581 beaches in Greece were awarded the prestigious Blue Flag award for 2022, putting the country in second place among 49 countries, according to data released on Monday by the Greek section of the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).
The Halkidiki...
Greece
Six Reasons to Visit Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city, is both historic and avant-garde, and an ideal destination for a short city break.
Greek News
Halkidiki: Greece’s Peninsula Boasts Stunning Beaches
Halkidiki is an often overlooked peninsula in Northern Greece perfect for international tourists looking for a nature filled getaway.
Archaeology
Prehistoric “Human Skull” Petralona Cave in Greece Reopening Soon
The Petralona Cave and museum in Halkidiki, northern Greece, will reopen to the public by June 2023, following restoration works
Environment
Series of Aftershocks Follow 5.4 Earthquake at Athos, Greece
An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale was recorded on Sunday, 23 km (14.3 miles) southwest of the Athos peninsula and 229 km (142 miles) north-northwest of Athens, the Geodynamics Institute of Athens National Observatory said.
The quake's focal...
Greece
12-Year-Old Greek Girl Lauded as Hero for Saving Drowning Swimmer
A 12-year-old Greek girl is being lauded as a hero for performing first aid to an elderly swimmer who lost consciousness while in the sea last Wednesday.
Greek News
Greek Hotel Named Best All-Inclusive in the World by TripAdvisor
The TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Awards gave accolades to two hotels in Greece, including naming one the best all-inclusive in the world.