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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

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

‘What I saw was terrifying’: Britons land in Cyprus after Sudan escape

Elation among evacuees airlifted to safety but also fury at disorganisation that has plagued UK’s rescue operation

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2023

Funeral of Greece’s last king, Constantine II, takes place in Athens

Royal who reigned for barely three years before being exiled is laid to rest six days after death was announced

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2023

Long-awaited trial of 24 aid workers accused of espionage starts in Lesbos

Trial of Sarah Mardini and fellow defendants lifts lid on ‘farcical’ treatment of humanitarians, say campaigners

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2023

‘Red lights are flashing’: Athens tourism explosion threatens ancient sites

Visitor numbers to hit 30m – three times nation’s population – as experts grapple to balance economic gains with conservation

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2022

Residents of Athens’ historic Exarchia Square resist metro station plan

Protesters say station is part of gentrification scheme aimed at altering historically leftwing area

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2022

‘There’s a raw energy’: Hydra, artists’ haven, still casts its spell

The Greek island has attracted poets, writers and musicians for over 8o years, from Henry Miller to Leonard Cohen and Jeff Koons

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2022

Heartbroken daughter facing £17k bill to fly dad's body back from Turkey

Glyn Jones moved to Turkey just under two years ago to spend his retirement there, but tragically died on Friday, July 8.

Daily Record · Jul 16, 2022