northern Greece
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.
Animals
Orphaned Bear Saved and Released in the Mountains of Greece
An orphaned bear named Thomas, who was found wandering alone in the area of Florina, northern Greece last year, was returned to the wild after being cared for in the facilities of Arcturos wildlife organization.
The reintroduction of the wild...
Greece
Chalkidiki: Two of Three People Lost at Sea Found
During a party in Chalkidiki on Saturday, three young men from North Macedonia jumped into the sea, and so far, only two of them have been safely recovered.
The three men, who were partying in the picturesque area of northern...
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.
Greek church
Archbishop Elpidophoros to Visit Northern Greece
The Greek Orthodox Archbishop of America, Elpidophoros, will visit northern Greece early next month to attend a number of religious services and events.
The Archbishop's visit was announced in a statement released by the Diocese of Maroneia and Komotoni, located...
Environment
Illegal Lead Shot from Hunters Poisons, Kills Flamingos in Greece
Illegal lead pellets used by hunters in Greece have poisoned and killed dozens of flamingos who migrate to the area each year to breed.
Greek News
Cold Front Medea Brings Snow to Northern Greece
After a period of unseasonably warm weather across the country, the cold front "Medea" brought frigid temperatures and snowfall to northern Greece on Saturday.
Currently, snowfall and ice-cold temperatures have been recorded across Northern Greece, particularly in Florina, Kozani, Kastoria,...
Culture
Grand Club of Kavala Reopens After Extensive Renovations
The Grand Club of Kavala, in the historic city located on the Halkidiki peninsula in northern Greece, has reopened after extensive renovation and restoration which lasted for a total of nine years. Often called a jewel of neoclassical architecture,...
Greece
December Welcomed by Greece’s First Snowfall
The first snow of the holiday season fell in Northern Greece late Monday night, sprinkling towns outside of Thessaloniki and Komotini with a light layer of delicate flakes.
While temperatures have begun to fall across the country, the air is...
Greece
Rare Spring Snow Blankets Large Parts of Northern Greece
Millions of Greeks from the northern parts of the country woke up on Thursday, April 2, only to see a completely white and wintry scene outside of their houses, amid the strict coronavirus lockdown.
Not only mountainous villages but also...