Chalkidiki

Mild earthquake jolts Halkidiki

A moderate earthquake, measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale, struck the region of Halkidiki, northern Greece, shortly before 8 a.m. Friday morning, but there were no reports of injuries or damage.

According to seismologists, the epicenter of the quake was located about 1 kilometer northeast of the village of Paliouri in Kassandra.

Skouries trial put off until November

The trial of 21 people who have been accused of taking part in an arson attack on a gold mine in Halkidiki, northern Greece, four years ago has been put off until November.

A Thessaloniki court on Monday accepted the request for a postponement by a lawyer representing some of the defendants due to health problems.

2016 Chef’s Golden Hat Awards: The Best Restaurants in Greece

The 2016 “Chef’s Golden Hat” gala dinner and awards ceremony on 13th February was a star-studded event attended by 280 guests – famous artists, businessmen and politicians, among others. It was a night of excitement and glamour hosted at “Grande Bretagne Hotel” Ballroom, in the centre of Athens.

Halkidiki teen reported missing

Police in Halkidiki, northern Greece, are searching for a 15-year-old girl who went missing on Monday.

According to a report made by her father, the girl went to school in the region of Nea Kallikrateia on Monday morning but never returned home and has not contacted family.

Russians buying up property in Chalkidiki to get residence permits

According to “Grekodom Development”, a subsidiary of the Mouzenidis Group dealing in real estate, 2017 is expected to see a resurgence in property purchases by Russians in the region of Chalkidiki, Macedonia. The company’s deputy director, Damianos Sachpatzidis, said that as the Russian Ruble stabilises even more, the interest of Russian buyers in the area will rise in 2017.

Sani Resort releases sustainability data

Sani Resort, the luxurious holiday accommodation unit on Halkidiki's Kassandra peninsula in central Macedonia, on Friday confirmed its shift toward sustainability as expressed through its corporate social responsibility (CSR) program that saves energy and other resources and offers employees, guests and local residents an environment of top quality.

Two Greek hotels in top 25 globally: 2016 TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Awards (photos)

Two Greek hotels were voted among the top 25 under the “all inclusive” category in TripAdvisor’s annual “2016 Travelers Choice.” Ikos Olivia and Oceania, which belong to the Ikos Resorts chain in Chalkidiki, Macedonia, took 2nd and 6th spot, respectively. The first spot was taken by hotel Excellence Playa Mujeres in Mexico, with Tamasa hotel in Mauritius coming in 3rd.

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