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Is it safe to travel to Crete amid 'dangerous' wildfires?

Thousands of people have been evacuated from the tourist hotspot, but what’s the current UK advice for travelling to Greece?

Evening Standard

Thousands of tourists and homeowners forced to evacuate after wildfire rips through Crete

Firefighters continue to battle the blaze while other regions of Greece remain under an orange fire warning

The Independent UK

Greece Golden Visa Program 2025: 5 Critical Changes Every Investor Must Know

Greece just shook up its Golden Visa program. And if you're considering European residency through investment, these changes will directly impact your strategy.

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Crete wildfire latest: Tourists and homeowners forced to evacuate as flames rage across Greek island

Greek fire department warns that risk of further wildfires remains high after more than 1,500 evacuated

The Independent UK

Hotels and homes evacuated on Greek island of Crete as wildfire burns out of control

A fast-moving wildfire whipped by gale-force winds burned through the night and into Thursday on Greece’s southern island of Crete, prompting the evacuation of more than 1,500 people from hotels and homes

The Independent UK

Crete wildfire: Tourists evacuated as rapidly spreading blaze threatens holiday beach resorts

If you have been affected by the wildfires in Crete, get in touch by emailing megan.howe@standard.co.uk

Evening Standard

Greek unions speak out after government pushes for 13-hour workday

The GSEE warns of a "medieval era" for workers. The Ministry of Labour calls it "modernisation" and an "adaptation to today’s workforce and business needs".

Euronews

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Exhibition on Nazi atrocities in EU Parliament as Greek and Polish MEPs demand reparations

The exhibition aims to recall the extent of the destruction suffered by Poland and Greece at the hands of Germany during World War II and provide evidence for those who call for long overdue reparations.

Euronews

EU and Greece to press Libya on migrant crossings via Mediterranean as numbers surge

The UN refugee agency said that in 2021, 32,400 refugees and migrants had made the crossing from Libya to Europe, more than twice as many as in 2020.

Euronews

Greece, EU to press Libya on migrant crossings as Mediterranean numbers surge

The European Union’s commissioner for migration says Europe will take a firmer stance with Libyan authorities following a rise in migrant crossings across the Mediterranean

The Independent UK

Greece Starts Charging Tourist Tax On Cruises

Greece on Tuesday began charging a tax on island cruise ships, the latest European effort to tackle soaring visitor numbers to the continent's most popular destinations.

International Business Times

Everything travellers to Europe need to know about heatwave safety and your holiday rights

Holiday hotspots across the continent sweltered with temperature highs near 40C over the weekend

The Independent UK

Greek health authorities issue alert after man dies of rare tick-borne illness

A 72-year-old man in Greece died of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, a viral illness that spreads through tick bites.

Euronews

With new tobacco rules, Greece wants to stop parents from sending children to buy cigarettes

The Greek bill comes as other member states put pressure on the European Union to raise tobacco taxes.

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The Independent UK

A hard-right lawmaker is sworn in as Greece's migration minister

A hard-right lawmaker has been sworn in as Greece’s new migration minister

The Independent UK

Tourists warned as parts of Europe fry in extreme heatwave

Some Greek tourist islands are limiting water supplies during the heatwave

The Independent UK

Package holiday firms slash prices to Greece and Turkey

Exclusive: £260 trip from Gatwick to Turkey buys 3,700 miles of travel

Euronews

Europe sizzles under severe heatwave sparking health alerts and wildfire warnings

Parts of Europe are sweltering under intense heat, with authorities warning of rising wildfire risks and severe health impacts linked to high temperatures.

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Motorsport

Why Ott Tanak feared final stage drama could cost his WRC Acropolis Rally win

Ott Tanak admitted he was “very worried” he’d lose a drought-ending World Rally Championship win in Greece after a gearbox issue struck in the final stage.

Autosport

Tanak feared final stage drama would cost him WRC Acropolis Rally win

Ott Tanak admitted he was “very worried” he’d lose a drought-ending World Rally Championship win in Greece after a gearbox issue struck in the final stage.

Motorsport

FIA investigates WRC retirements due to fuel system issues

The FIA is investigating a series of fuel system issues experienced by World Rally Championship Rally1 teams at Acropolis Rally Greece, which prompted Toyota and M-Sport-Ford to retire cars.

Autosport

FIA investigating fuel system related WRC retirements

The FIA is investigating a series of fuel system issues experienced by World Rally Championship Rally1 teams at Acropolis Rally Greece, which prompted Toyota and M-Sport-Ford to retire cars.

The Independent UK

Severe heat waves hit Southern Europe as local authorities warn against wildfire risks

Major heat waves across Southern Europe have pushed temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius or 104 degrees Fahrenheit in countries like Italy, Spain and Greece

The National (Scotland)

Jose Cifuentes in heartfelt farewell message to loan club amid Rangers return

Forgotten Rangers flop Jose Cifuentes has confirmed he is back at Ibrox after bidding farewell to Aris Thessaloniki, his loan club in Greece.

Radio France Internationale

How Europe’s appetite for farmed fish is gutting Gambia's coastal villages

Gambian fishermen are watching their future disappear. Their catches are shrinking, their costs are climbing and their boats are increasingly idle. Much of the fish they once relied on is now hauled away by foreign trawlers – not to feed people, but to fatten farmed salmon, seabream and seabass in…

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