News from Greece
Severe sunbed row on Greek beach ends in devastating tragedy
A relaxing Sunday morning by the sea turned into a horrific nightmare for beachgoers at one of Athens' busiest resorts, after a minor disagreement spiralled...
Fake accountant cruelly tricks Greek pensioner out of €400,000 saying “a satellite is watching”
An elderly woman did exactly as she was told: she packed €400,000 in cash and jewellery into a bag and left it outside her front...
Where wild boars swim with tourists: The island cove that’s going viral
You are paddling in the turquoise shallow waters, looking back at the stunning cove and a gorgeous shoreline. Now imagine it with a crowd of...
Two firefighting heroes killed after helicopters collide battling Greece wildfire
Fighting a wildfire is dangerous enough without the added threat of flying through thick smoke, extreme heat and unpredictable winds. But for two firefighting helicopter...
Three firefighters killed as Greece battles deadly wildfires
The dangers facing firefighters on Europe's wildfire frontline were laid bare on Wednesday July 29 after three Greek firefighters lost their lives battling fast-moving blazes...
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...