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Elderly couple refused boarding on Jet2 flight to Greece after simple passport mistake

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The Independent UK

Rival leaders of divided Cyprus agree to meet weekly after UN chief's visit

Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied the northern third of the island in response to an Athens-engineered Greek Cypriot coup seeking unification with Greece.

Euronews

West Nile virus: 75 new cases in a week, 232 infections and 19 deaths in Greece

As of 26 August, a total of 19 deaths had been reported, all among patients aged over 65.

Euronews

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Thailand, Japan or Australia? The travel destinations dividing Gen Z and Millennials

New research reveals a clear generational divide in travel, with Gen Z favouring affordable, trending destinations such as Thailand, Cambodia and Laos, while Millennials are opting for Australia, Japan and Greece.

Euronews

Authorities in Greece issue code red wildfire alert for Ionian islands

The alert comes as Greece is at the height of the summer holiday season, with beaches packed with both domestic and international tourists.

Euronews

Greek air traffic controllers pushed to limit by tourism boom

A surge in flights, staff shortages and ageing infrastructure are increasing pressure on controllers as Greece races to modernise its aviation network.

Euronews

From nightlife to life at night: cities must stay open later to beat the rising heat

Summer in Europe is normally cause for celebration. Not this one, however, which will rank as one of the hottest on record. Wildfires have broken out everywhere from France to Greece, while intense drought has turned the grass in London’s famous Hyde Park brown. This week, much of Europe is…

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These are the most tourist-dense places in Europe with visitors outnumbering locals

Nights booked by tourists outweigh the number of residents who live in these destinations

The Independent UK

Meloni made migrant 'returns' popular in the EU. Now the policy is backfiring on her

Meloni championed irregular migrant “returns” in a hardline push to externalise EU borders. Now, more member states are asking Italy to take back migrants under the first-arrival principle.

Euronews

Liga MX Loses Golden Boot Winner, Mexico Star to European Transfer

The best Mexican striker of the past year will try to make an impact abroad.

Sports Illustrated

Tourism boom pushes limits of Athens air traffic control

ATHENS - Green arrows representing tourist-laden jets pile up on the screens of the Athens air traffic controllers, a puzzle to solve at the height of tourist season.

Bangkok Post

Hats on, shades on: Tourists in Greece better prepared for sun and heat risks

Awareness about wearing a hat has grown as Europe struggles with successive heatwaves and forest fires.

Euronews

Greece's tourist numbers have risen in 2026, but visitors are spending less

The picture for the first half of 2026 is positive, with Greece drawing more tourists and higher travel income. But average spending per trip fell 0.6% in the half-year and 6.2% in June.

Euronews

West Nile virus: spread rises again in Greece as authorities stay on alert

Particular emphasis is placed on tackling mosquitoes, with targeted spraying in areas where their populations are found in higher concentrations.

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The Times of India

In the 12th century BC, elite Greeks wore iron jewellery made from metal that fell from space; 3,000 years later, scientists traced its extraterrestrial origin

Three thousand years ago, the elite of Ancient Greece adorned themselves with rings made from rare meteoritic iron, a material of extraterrestrial origin as revealed by chemical analysis showing significant nickel content. These rings served as powerful emblems within Minoan and Mycenaean cultures. However, with the collapse of the Mycenaean…

The Guardian - UK

Marc Dubin obituary

Other lives: Travel writer specialising in Greece, Turkey and the eastern Mediterranean

Euronews

Heatwaves and wildfires: Which EU countries have the most firefighters?

Firefighters are becoming increasingly important as wildfires affect more countries across Europe. Firefighting capacity varies widely across the EU.

Marie Claire

These $300 Jeans Were Designed by Princess Olympia of Greece—and I'm Royally Obsessed

Her collaboration with DL1961 and Moda Operandi gave my denim drawer a refined makeover.

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Motorsport

Yuki Tsunoda reveals beach phone call that led to surprise F1 return

Tsunoda only found out that he would be competing in the Dutch GP on Tuesday ahead of the race - while still on holiday in Greece

Fashion Times

Madonna Celebrates 68th Birthday in Sequined Dolce & Gabbana Look

Madonna rang in her 68th birthday in Corfu, Greece, wearing a sequined Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda gown, a fuchsia floral headpiece and statement jewels.

Euronews

Revealed: Europe’s most tourist-saturated destinations, with Greece coming out on top

New Eurostat data shows where tourists far outnumber residents, with Greece’s South Aegean recording more than 127 tourist nights for every resident.

Creative Bloq

The surprising reason why Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy’s ancient Greece is historically wrong

“We had to tone down historical reality”, says art director Olivier Cannone.

Euronews

EU-backed electricity link to Cyprus stalls amid regional tensions

The nearly €2 billion Great Sea Interconnector subsea cable would connect Cyprus to the EU's electricity system and end Nicosia's energy isolation. However, Turkey's maritime ambitions and financing issues have been stalling the project, which was meant to become operational in 2024.

Evening Standard

British couple killed in helicopter crash in Greece during honeymoon

Alex Cromie and his wife Marie Ebert died in a helicopter crash on the Greek island of Sifnos.

The Guardian - UK

Mechanical fault suspected in helicopter crash that killed British newlyweds in Greece

Marie Ebert, Alexander Cromie and their pilot died when their aircraft crashed on island of Sifnos

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