News from Greece
Ryanair flight nightmare: Passenger almost sucked out when engine debris smashes window
Ryanair flight FR1879 from Thessaloniki/Salonika in Greece to Memmingen in southern Germany turned into a scene of pure terror on Friday morning after part of...
Greece’s world-first wildfire satellites could spot fires before people are trapped
A fire breaking out above a village, beside an island road or near a holiday resort can become dangerous before anyone on the ground fully...
Greece fears overtourism as famous islands face new restrictions
Greece welcomed almost 38 million visitors last year, but the country is now starting to push back against the pressures that come with record tourism....
Brit dad stranded in Greece after 39 years in UK by little-known passport rule
A British father faces a holiday nightmare after being barred from boarding a Jet2 flight home from Kefalonia, Greece, due to recently updated border controls....
Ryanair slashes flights in Greece and 700,000 seats will disappear this winter
Ryanair is cutting back heavily in Greece this winter, removing 700,000 seats and shutting down several routes in a move the airline says is directly...
Greece beach holidays are changing: sun-bed ban explained for summer 2026
Planning a beach holiday in Greece this summer? New rules on over 250 Greek beaches could change how visitors experience the country’s famous coastline. Tourists...
Europe’s best beach for 2026 revealed – Greece takes No.1 while Spain claims runner-up
A new ranking of Europe’s most spectacular beaches has been unveiled for 2026, sparking fresh inspiration for summer travel. While Greece has secured the top spot...
Good mews! Live for free on a Greek island paradise by cuddling cats
Cat lovers are positively purring over the chance to move to the Cyclades after a unique volunteer initiative confirmed that pussycat lovers can enjoy a...
89-year-old gunman goes on shooting spree in Athens, five Injured
An 89-year-old man remains the focus of a major police search after two linked shootings in central Athens have left five people injured. Authorities say...
Greece to be first EU nation to drop Entry/Exit System machines for British passengers
British travellers heading to Greek islands this summer can breathe easier after Athens has decided to opt out of strict new EU entry rules using...
Chios ‘Rocket War’ lights up Vrontados as Easter tradition continues in Greece
Thousands of homemade rockets lit up the night sky over Vrontados on the Greek island of Chios during the annual 'Rocket War' (Rouketopolemos), a long-running...
Eerie Saharan dust storm turns Crete skies blood red in deadly Greek tempest
Bright red Saharan dust clouds swept across the Mediterranean on Thursday, April 1, blanketing the Greek island of Crete in an apocalyptic orange-red haze that...
Greece bans cash rent payments in major shake-up for tenants and landlords
Greece is ushering in a significant overhaul of its rental system, with new legislation set to eliminate cash rent payments entirely and move all transactions...
Missing diver sparks urgent search in Greece’s most dangerous dive site
A major search operation is ongoing in southern Greece after an experienced diver disappeared inside a dangerous underwater cave system known locally as the “Devil’s...