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In 1967, archaeologists dug up a lost Bronze Age city buried in ash but its residents vanished without a trace, leaving only silence behind

The Akrotiri evacuation remains one of archaeology’s most uncomfortable puzzles because it does not behave like a disaster site. On Santorini, where a massive volcanic eruption buried entire settlements in ash around 1600 BCE, researchers expected a Bronze Age version of Pompeii, chaos frozen mid-moment, bodies left where they fell,…

The Times of India

In 1967, an archaeologist’s spade bit into volcanic ash on Santorini, and Akrotiri emerged like a Bronze Age time capsule

An extraordinary archaeological discovery in Akrotiri, Santorini, has unveiled a hidden prehistoric metropolis. Entombed under layers of volcanic ash for three millennia, this excavation offers an unprecedented insight into an advanced Bronze Age society. Researchers have unearthed several multistory structures, intricate street layouts, and sophisticated wastewater management systems.

The Economic Times

This luxury hotel is a tranquil haven in hectic Santorini

HOTELS: Annabel Nugent checks into the Andronis Luxury Suites to switch off in picturesque Oia

The Independent UK

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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

Don't panic but be aware, experts advise tourists after earthquakes rattle Greece

Two earthquakes struck near Crete and islands across the Aegean sea over the last two weeks. Experts are warning tourists to familiarise themselves with emergency guidance.

Euronews

Greece earthquakes: Seismic hotspots across Europe as Turkey and Rhodes hit by tremors

Tourists on Rhodes reported waking up to feel the hotel shaking around them.

Evening Standard

As Greece declares ’emergency’ over Santorini earthquakes, what’s next?

The island has been experiencing near-constant tremors since late January, with thousands of earthquakes recorded.

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An ‘earthquake swarm’ is shaking Santorini. It could persist for months

Greece’s government has just declared a state of emergency on the island of Santorini, as earthquakes shake the island multiple times a day and sometimes only minutes apart.

The Conversation

Morning Mail: Kerr ‘speaking her truth’, Santorini earthquakes emergency, Trump doubles down

The Matildas star was ‘treated differently’ by police, partner tells UK trial; Greek island hit by 5.2-magnitude earthquake

The Guardian - AU

Thousands evacuate Santorini as earthquakes hit island

About 9,000 people have left the island since Sunday amid series of small quakes in the Aegean Sea

Evening Standard

Thousands Leave As Fresh Tremors Shake Greece's Santorini

Thousands of people fled the Greek island of Santorini by sea and air for a third day on Tuesday, as more earthquakes shook the top travel destination.

International Business Times

Tell us: have you been affected by the earthquakes on Santorini?

We would like to hear from people who have been affected by the earthquakes on the Greek island

The Guardian - UK

Thousands flee Santorini as hundreds of earthquakes rattle deserted Greek island

Hundreds of earthquakes reaching up to a magnitude of five have struck the Aegean Sea

The Independent UK

Greece’s island of Santorini rattled by 200 earthquakes

Thousands of locals flee the picturesque island as experts say rolling tremors ‘not linked to volcanic activity’.

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LiveScience

'We've just seen earthquake after earthquake after earthquake': Santorini earthquake swarm intensifies but likely won't trigger volcano

Santorini's earthquakes are intensifying as a rare earthquake swarm continues to rattle the Mediterranean's Aegean Sea. The earthquakes are probably caused by faults rather than volcanic activity.

The Independent UK

Multiple tremors near Greek island of Santorini shut schools and put residents on edge

A series of earthquakes near the Greek island of Santorini have led authorities to shut down schools, dispatch rescue teams with sniffer dogs and sent instructions to residents including a request to drain their swimming pools

The Guardian - UK

Selfies and surf simulators: the young cruisers driving boom in sea holidays

A new generation is taking to the ocean in growing numbers – and fears over the environmental impact of cruise ships appear not to be denting their popularity

The Independent UK

Greece becomes latest country to announce measures to tackle overtourism

Another European country has announced measures to tackle overtourism.

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International Business Times

Greece To Hike Fee For Cruise Passengers To Mykonos And Santorini

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Sunday announced that a fee of 20 euros will be imposed on cruise passengers visiting the popular islands of Mykonos and Santorini.

The Independent UK

21 best hotels across our favourite Greek islands – Crete, Corfu, Mykonos and more

Greece isn’t short of an island or two – here are the best places to stay when you visit in 2026

The Independent UK

Greek government plans to stop new hotels in parts of Santorini amid overtourism crisis

The government will vote on legislation suspending building licences in the famous caldera zone

The Guardian - UK

‘Everywhere jam-packed’: mayor of Santorini warns of overtourism crisis

Nikos Zorzos calls for urgent action to halt construction spree he says presents existential threat to Greek island

The Independent UK

These ‘suffering’ Greek islands are planning to limit cruise ships

The Greek prime minister claims the tourist destinations ‘can’t afford’ the influx of visitors

Daily Mirror

Holidaymaker finds ‘secret’ door in room at Greek island hotel which enters 'paradise'

Paloma Guisado Ruiz filmed herself moving through a secret bathroom door in her room at the luxury Dana Villas and Infinity Suites on the Greek island of Santorini

Daily Mirror

Inside Adam Peaty and Eiri Munroe's romantic holiday just days before they split

Adam Peaty and his ex-girlfriend Eiri Munroe looked completely loved up during a recent holiday to the Greek island of Santorini, so what went wrong...

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