The Latest Breaking News from Athens

Arrest in Athens after death of Scots woman whose body was found in suitcase

A 26-year-old man has been arrested following the death of Elisabeth-Jane Ross.

Evening Standard · Aug 2

Europe's wildfires update: two helicopters collide while battling fire in Greece

After weeks of fighting wildfires, France has managed to stop the spread of the blazes. Spain's situation is improving but flames are still spreading while Greece struggles with multiple fires and high winds in different parts of the country.

Euronews · Aug 2

Fire toll mounts in Greece as blazes spread

PORTO GERMENO (GREECE) - Greece on Sunday faced multiple fronts and a growing damage toll with wildfires believed to have devastated swathes of forest and agricultural land, and the prime minister warning of "extremely difficult" days ahead.

Bangkok Post · Aug 2

Police ‘search for heavily tattooed homeless man’ after British woman found dead in suitcase

Elisabeth-Jane Ross had told friends she was supposed to be meeting Americans three days before she was found dead

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Greece orders partial evacuation of Athens suburb as wildfire burns

Greek authorities on Friday ordered the partial evacuation of a suburb west of Athens after a forest fire broke out on a nearby mountain, prompting an emergency alert as firefighters battled to contain the blaze.

France 24 · Jul 31

What we know about Elisabeth-Jane Ross suspect as man arrested after British tourist’s body found in suitcase in Athens

Elisabeth-Jane Ross was described as ‘beautiful’ and ‘loving’ by family

The Independent UK · Jul 31

‘An intermission is a must’: why Greek cinemas are adding a loo break to The Odyssey

In Athens’ picturehouses, an interval is always a ‘non-negotiable’ – a chance to buy a beer, nip to the toilet – or pop the question

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

Distraught family’s tribute to ‘beautiful and kind’ woman found dead in suitcase in Athens

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The Independent UK · Jul 31

Tributes pour in for 38-year-old British woman found dead in suitcase in Athens: ‘Beautiful, loving and kind’

Greek police investigating whether ‘foul play was involved’ in the death of Elisabeth-Jane Ross

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Tests to show if ‘foul play’ was involved in Scots woman’s death – Greek police

Elisabeth-Jane Ross is believed to have died between five and seven days before she was found.

Evening Standard · Jul 30