News from Greece
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...
Miracle puppy survives 9 days alone on freezing 1,900m Greek mountain before dramatic rescue
A young dog in Greece has stunned rescuers after surviving nine days alone on an icy mountain peak nearly 1,900 metres above sea level. The nine-month-old...
Greece sends frigates and F-16s to Cyprus following drone incidents
Greece has deployed naval and air force assets to Cyprus as security concerns grow in the eastern Mediterranean following a series of incidents linked to...
Greece sets weight limit on donkey rides as tourism debate heats up
A rule limiting how much weight tourists can put on working donkeys in Greece is drawing fresh attention, reopening a heated debate about animal tourism...
Greece golden visa 2026: What’s changed, what it costs and who can still apply
If you’ve been eyeing Greece’s Golden Visa as your ticket into Europe, 2026 has brought a few twists you need to know about. The programme, launched...
Greece arrests air force officer on suspicion of spying for China
Greek defence authorities have detained a member of the Hellenic Armed Forces on suspicion of espionage tied to China, in what officials describe as a...