Alternative Greece: six of the best holidays beyond the sunlounger From wildlife spotting to wine tasting and cargo boat sailing, discover new ways to explore the mainland and islands The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2024
Our epic family adventure hiking through Greece’s Vikos gorge A rail trip across Europe to the spectacular Zagori region of Greece is the perfect bonding experience for the writer and her 11-year-old son The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2024
Here’s why the Olympics have a French connection (and it ain’t just Paris 2024) While the Ancient Olympics originated in Greece, its modern incarnation is very much a French affair The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2024
How the ‘unforced error’ of austerity wrecked Britain The Tories’ cuts were an obvious economic blunder, but their disastrous consequences are still piling up – and there is little hope Labour will reverse the damage The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2024
Ethnic Greek jailed in Albania hopes his election to European Parliament will boost rule of law Fredis Beleris, an ethnic Greek politician jailed in Albania for vote-buying, says he hopes his election this month to the European Parliament will help boost the rule of law in Albania The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2024
Extreme wildfires have doubled in just 20 years – here’s the science It feels like we are getting used to the Earth being on fire. Recently, more than 70 wildfires burned simultaneously in Greece. In early 2024, Chile suffered its worst wildfire season in history, with more than 130 people killed. Last year, Canada’s record-breaking wildfires burned from March to November and,… The Conversation · Jun 27, 2024
Georgia on their mind: How a Frenchman, Englishman and local genius are taking Euro 2024 by storm Tournament debutants Georgia are through to the last 16 at Euro 2024 - here's how they got this far FourFourTwo · Jun 27, 2024
Euro 2024: Is the history of the biggest-ever Euros shock repeating itself? The Euro 2024 group stage is over and if you believe in coincidences we could be in for a shock winner FourFourTwo · Jun 27, 2024
Greek Authorities Jail Yacht Captain And First Officer For Arson Greek authorities detain yacht crew for suspected arson in Hydra forest fire. Crew members arrested and released on bail. Incident highlights Greece's wild... Top News · Jun 27, 2024
Private yacht captain jailed ahead of arson trial over Greece fires The fire, believed to have been triggered by fireworks, devoured nearly 300,000 square metres of Hydra’s forest The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2024
Albanian appeals court upholds prison term for Greek minority mayor, raising tensions with Athens An Albanian appeals court has upheld a sentence of two years in prison for an elected mayor from the country’s Greek minority The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2024
Remembering Alexandros Tombazis (1939-2024), and the Metabolist architecture of this 1970s eco-pioneer Back in September 2010 (W*138), we explored the legacy and history of Greek architect Alexandros Tombazis, who this month celebrates his 80th birthday. Wallpaper · Jun 25, 2024
British tourist, 56, dies of suspected heart attack on Mount Vesuvius amid Italy heatwave Heatwave in southern Europe has also resulted in deaths of six tourists in Greece, with ongoing searches for three missing people on the Greek islands The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2024
Sunbed Wars: Greece Tries To Rein In Beach Chaos The waves of the Aegean Sea lap gently at the tables and chairs of two beach restaurants on Greece's Halkidiki peninsula. International Business Times · Jun 25, 2024
The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2024 Greece claims neighboring North Macedonia broke historic name deal, warns its EU hopes may suffer Greece is accusing neighboring North Macedonia’s new center-right government of breaking a historic deal on the country’s name
Fortune · Jun 24, 2024 Workers in Greece could see their workweek extended to 6 days The 48-hour workweek kicks off on July 1.
Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2024 Sixth tourist dies in Greece heatwave as man falls ill on hike The tourist was found dead after he set off alone for walk in a canyon in the Sougia region on Sunday
Al Jazeera · Jun 24, 2024 Norwegian accused by Greece of smuggling: ‘I’ve perhaps made people angry’ Tommy Olsen, who has long helped refugees as a volunteer, faces 20 years in jail but denies the charges against him.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2024 Thirteen people appear in Greek court on charges of causing Hydra forest fire Fireworks allegedly launched from superyacht led to blaze that destroyed large swath of island’s only pine forest
The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2024 Fireworks launched from yacht ‘spark forest fire in Greece’ leading to 13 arrests Blaze on island of Hydra on Saturday burned part of its only pine forest but is now under control
Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2024 Thirteen arrests after fireworks from yacht allegedly spark forest fire on Greek island The fire burned part of the only pine forest on the island of Hydra, authorities said
The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2024 The best Mediterranean cruise holidays to book for 2026 and beyond Relax, explore and feast while floating around Italy, France and Greece
The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2024 British tourists warned to expect extreme weather conditions as heatwaves grip Europe Sweltering heatwave sweeps southern Europe as forecasters warn temperatures could “go down in history”
Homes & Gardens · Jun 22, 2024 I've just come back from summer in Greece – these are the 5 must-have decor trends I immediately want to replicate From coastal color palettes to curvaceous design, here are the interior design trends from Greece that I have been coveting since my return
The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2024 Red weather warning issued for parts of Europe as Greece put on fire alert Winds from North Africa are pushing a hot and dry front across the Balkans