Scottish woman found dead in dumped suitcase in Greece named A SCOTTISH woman whose body was found in a suitcase in Greece has been identified. The National (Scotland) · Jul 30
The world’s top 10 cities for street food have been revealed Surprisingly, Europe dominates the top 10 list, with Paris claiming the number one spot for its street food options. Euronews · Jul 30
Scottish woman found dead in suitcase in Athens named Elisabeth-Jane Ross is believed to have died between five and seven days before she was found. The Independent UK · Jul 30
Final texts sent from phone of British woman found dead in suitcase in Athens revealed Text messages sent from Elisabeth-Jane Ross’s phone were sent in an apparent attempt to put those looking for her off the scent The Independent UK · Jul 30
Mystery of Scottish woman found dead in suitcase in Athens widens after ‘final texts’ The body of 38-year-old Scottish woman Elisabeth-Jane Ross was discovered in a suitcase in a derelict building in Athens , Greece, on 18 July. She is believed to have died between five and seven days before her body was found by a homeless man in the Kypseli area. Ms Ross,… The Independent UK · Jul 30
Wildfires in Greece: Blaze out of control near Rethymno in Crete Over 220 firefighters are battling a wildfire in southern Crete, whilst strong winds are hampering aerial water drops. The funerals of the two firefighters who lost their lives Wednesday are taking place on Thursday. In Plomari on Lesbos, the fires are continuing to flare up. Euronews · Jul 30
Wildfire in eastern England rages as France and Spain win some respite Firefighters in Suffolk were battling a spreading wildfire on Thursday after the blaze broke out a day earlier, while crews in Crete and Turkey continued efforts to contain major fires. Meanwhile in France, a wildfire that erupted a week ago near Biscarrosse in the southwestern Landes department was "under control",… France 24 · Jul 30
Three firefighters killed as deadly wildfires rage across southern Europe Greece's fire department said the firefighters lost their lives while tackling separate fires on the island of Crete and in the country's southern mainland. The deaths came as soaring temperatures and strong winds made firefighting operations increasingly difficult. The wildfires now stretch across a vast area from the Atlantic coast… The Times of India · Jul 30
Scottish Woman Found Dead in Suitcase in Athens May Have Been Deliberately Lured to Abandoned Building, Police Say Greek authorities are investigating the death of a Scottish woman found in a suitcase in Athens, prompting international police cooperation. The case remains unsolved, with no visible signs of trauma. International Business Times UK · Jul 29
Three firefighters die battling wildfires in Greece Around 2,000 tourists are being evacuated from Agia Galini as wildfires force further evacuations across southern Rethymno, Euronews · Jul 29
Scottish woman found dead inside suitcase in Athens named Police are investigating after her body was found in the Kypseli district of the Greek capital The Independent UK · Jul 29
Spain needs a legal overhaul to protect homes from fire: here’s what it can learn from Australia and Greece On July 24, 2026, multiple forest fires spurred by an intense heatwave led Spain’s government to declare a national emergency in the Community of Madrid and the province of Ávila. The Conversation · Jul 29
Body found in suitcase in Athens is that of 38-year-old British woman Greek authorities identify remains as those of Elizabeth Jane Ross after discovery in a derelict building 11 days ago The Guardian - UK · Jul 29
Body of Scottish woman found inside dumped suitcase in Greece THE body of a Scottish woman has been found inside a suitcase which was dumped in an abandoned building in Greece The National (Scotland) · Jul 29
The Times of India · Jul 29 In 1999, an Oregon engineer spent $100,000 on a retired Boeing 727 and turned it into a home deep in the forest In 1999, retired electrical engineer Bruce Campbell paid 100,000 dollars for a decommissioned Boeing 727-200 that had spent its working life flying for Olympic Airways in Greece, then had the aircraft flown to Oregon and hauled in pieces to a wooded property near Hillsboro, where it was reassembled and slowly…
Euronews · Jul 28 Greek prime minister congratulations Christopher Nolan on 'Odyssey' box office success Kyriakos Mitsotakis thanked the British director for the film’s role in promoting ancient Greek culture and for choosing Greece as the main filming location for his box office blockbuster.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 28 Benjamin Netanyahu flies to US through European airspace despite ICC arrest warrant ISRAELI prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has flown to the US with several European countries ignoring the International Criminal Court's (ICC)…
The Conversation · Jul 27 A photo of kindness on a Lesbos beach hid a deeper story At the height of the 2015 refugee crisis, a moment of human kindness captured the world’s attention. A young Syrian mother, newly landed by small boat on a beach in Greece, was struggling to feed her child when Militsa (Emilia) Kamvisi, who was then 83, offered to help. The two…
The Times of India · Jul 26 Quote of the day by Thucydides: 'Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is...' and the ancient wisdom that proves your hardest enemy will always be yourself Self-control is the foundation of self-respect, which ultimately nurtures genuine courage. Archidamus II of Sparta championed patience as a virtue over the urge for instant conflict. In Ancient Greece, ideas like sophrosyne highlighted the importance of achieving balance through self-mastery. In our fast-paced modern world, we often feel pressured to…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 26 Joy in Greece as Mount Olympus joins Unesco list of world heritage sites Mythical home of the ancient Greek gods designated alongside the D-day landing beaches in Normandy
Radio France Internationale · Jul 26 UNESCO adds France's D-Day landing beaches, Greece's Mount Olympus to World Heritage List UNESCO has added France’s D-Day landing beaches and Greece’s Mount Olympus to its World Heritage List, during a UN committee meeting in South Korea reviewing dozens of nominations.
Euronews · Jul 26 Mount Olympus and D-Day beaches added to UNESCO World Heritage List Greece's mythical mountain, Normandy's D-Day beaches and Japan's ancient capitals are among the latest sites recognised by UNESCO for their outstanding universal value.
The Independent UK · Jul 26 Mount Olympus and Normandy’s D-Day beaches join Unesco World Heritage List Being added to the list means the historical sites are eligible for added protection
Radio France Internationale · Jul 25 Climate change 'exacerbating' drought across Europe, scientists say Climate change is exacerbating drought in Europe as extreme heat evaporates water supplies, scientists said in a study published this week, with low water levels disrupting shipping, farming and industry in countries including Romania and Greece.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 25 ‘No time to waste’: Greece bids for Mount Olympus to be included on Unesco list of world heritage sites Officials have long lobbied for peak that rises 2,918 metres above sea level to be given coveted designation