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How have these European islands successfully avoided overtourism?

With limited land and fragile infrastructure, islands are some of the destinations worst affected by mass tourism.

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Warning for tourists after 6.1 earthquake strikes off Crete

Authorities say no major damage has been reported and there is very little risk of a tsunami.

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Climate change intensified severe Greek storms, new study finds

The research found that storms are up to 15 per cent wetter now than they would have been in the past.

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Floodwaters sweep away cars as heavy rain hits Paros island

Experts warn that more severe weather is on the way, with heavy rain expected to hit the Aegean islands, particularly the Cyclades.

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Santorini earthquakes: Will I get a refund if I cancel my holiday?

A state of emergency has been declared in Santorini as tremors continue.

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Greek beaches cleared of sunbeds as drones used to enforce new rules

Greek locals fed up with sunbed-covered beaches are relying on drones and a citizen reporting app to combat overcrowding.

Greece

Three missing tourists found dead in just one week on Greek islands

An American tourist who went missing on Mathraki was found dead on Sunday, according to Greek broadcaster Skai news, the third in a week.

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Search for missing British celebrity enters fifth day on Greek island

The search operation for missing British television presenter Michael Mosley is now focussed on a network of water-filled tunnels on Symi island.

Greece

British TV presenter remains missing on Greek island of Symi

Greek rescue teams are still searching for Michael Mosley, a well-known British television doctor who was last seen on Wednesday near a beach on Symi.

Europe News

Greek judge dismisses Adriana shipwreck case, claiming no jurisdiction

A judge has dismissed a case for conviction against nine Egyptian men over the worst migrant shipwreck in the Mediterranean for over a decade, amid questions from human rights groups challenging the integrity of the trial.

Moments

Fear of flying? Sail away to Europe and beyond via these ferry routes

Taking the ferry also means you can take your car or pets on holiday with you.

Destinations

Paros Island: Netflix series ignites Airbnb booking boom

The desire to see locations featured in films and TV shows has seen visitor heading to destinations to follow in the footsteps of their favourite characters.

Destinations

On location: Films from 2023 to inspire your next holiday

The biggest films for 2023 were filmed all around the world, and their locations promise spectacular sights for travellers.

Destinations

How to escape the crowds on wild eastern Crete

While tourists tend to favour the west of Crete, the eastern side offers farm-to-fork experiences, wild hikes and boat trips on traditional fishing caïques.

Green News

‘Help us save Poros’: Tiny Greek island threatened by fish farm

‘We cannot watch this go ahead without a fight’: Greek islanders are rallying against plans for a giant fish farm.

Destinations

Explore Greece’s sustainable food scene on these stunning islands

In Greece, sustainable tourism and locally sourced food are a match made in heaven.

Destinations

'Not only islands': Greece asks tourists to explore beyond the islands

While most tourists choose Santorini or Mykonos, there's much more to Greece than its most popular islands.

World News

Greece demands answers over map that shows islands as Turkish

The controversial map was gifted to an ally of Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Art

Lanthimos's latest is a grim tale of loss, loneliness and death

Greek new wave director Yorgos Lanthimos's new film is a dark and characteristically surreal tale about a young widow who mourns her dead husband.

Nature

Will turning Greece's 200 islands green plunge the country into debt?

Santorini still uses mazut, a heavy low-quality oil that has been phased out by many western European countries.