9 h. ago Brits hit with 'heart attack' bill after being lured to 'free' sunbeds on Greek island

Tourists have warned others about a beach bar on the stunning Greek island of Mykonos, where holidaymakers have been handed eye-watering bills for drinks and food

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57 h. ago Tiny Greek island dubbed 'a smaller Mykonos' named voted best in the world

A charming Greek island just a stone's throw from the insatiably popular Santorini and Mykonos has stunning beaches, a rich history, and delicious seafood - but hardly any tourists

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3 d. ago Beautiful Greek island with world's clearest waters but hardly any tourists

Boats look like they're hovering in mid-air due to how clear the waters are on this tranquil Greek island that has incredibly managed to avoid the tourist limelight - but getting here isn't easy

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5 d. ago Corfu tragedy: British mother swept to death on Greek island as teenage son watches helplessly from beach

The 50-year-old woman was swimming with her husband at Roda beach on the Greek holiday island when tragedy struck

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5 d. ago 'Underrated' Greek island is 'more affordable' version of Santorini with less crowds

Paros is a Greek island that has been dubbed an 'underrated' alternative to Santorini - and it could also be more affordable for Brits looking for a Greek getaway

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8 d. ago Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard ask if Coronation Street's Natalie Anderson 'is okay' after This Morning blooper

The actress was reporting live from the Greek island Mykonos when the incident occured

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8 d. ago Greek island rivals Mykonos but you’ll need to commit if you want to visit

If you’re looking for something a bit quieter and don’t mind working a little harder to get there, then Milos may be the cup of tea you’re looking for

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8 d. ago Moment stunned tourists watch on as dozens of migrants leap off a boat and run up popular beach on Greek holiday island

Greek authorities have rescued more than 500 migrants off the country's southern islands of Crete and Gavdos in five separate maritime incidents since Friday.

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9 d. ago Ukraine says four killed and more than 30 injured in another round of Russian strikes – Europe live

US ceasefire proposal, pursued by Trump, appears to be failing to make any further progressThe Greek island of Zakynthos was hit by a 4.1 magnitude earthquake overnight, Kathimerini reported.No injuries or significant damage were reported, it added. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Is it safe to travel to Crete? Your holiday rights as wildfires rip through Greek island

Firefighters continue to battle the blaze in its second day after authorities said it's hard to contain

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1 week ago Crete wildfire forces 5,000 to evacuate as Europe heatwave continues

Fire on island being fanned by gale-force winds, with blazes also raging on mainland Greece and in other parts of EuropeA wildfire fanned by gale-force winds has forced the evacuation of about 5,000 people on the Greek island of Crete, authorities and hotel association officials have said, as large swathes of continental Europe baked in a punishing early summer heatwave linked to at least nine deaths.About 230 firefighters, along with 46 fire service vehicles and helicopters, were battling the blaze on Thursday after it broke out 24 hours earlier near Ierapetra, on the south-east coast of the island – the country’s largest – threatening to engulf houses and hotels. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Crete wildfire forces 1,500 to evacuate as Europe heatwave continues

Fire on island being fanned by gale-force winds as blazes also rage on mainland Greece and in GermanyA wildfire fanned by gale-force winds has forced the evacuation of more than 1,500 people on the Greek island of Crete, officials have said, as large swathes of continental Europe baked in a punishing early summer heatwave linked to at least nine deaths.About 230 firefighters, along with 46 vehicles and helicopters, were battling the blaze on Thursday after it broke out 24 hours earlier near Ierapetra on the south-east coast of the country’s largest island, threatening to engulf houses and hotels. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Travel expert issues advice on Greek holidays after wildfires rage at tourist hotspot

Whether you're heading off to a remote Greek island or enjoying the mainland – a travel expert has advised the Daily Star on what to do during the wildfire outbreak in Crete

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1 week ago Crete wildfire latest: Tourists and homeowners forced to evacuate as flames rage across Greek island

Greek fire department warns that risk of further wildfires remains high after more than 1,500 evacuated

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1 week ago Crete wildfire: Government issues emergency alert warning for Brits travelling to Greece

A major wildfire started on the Greek island of Crete on Wednesday and has spread rapidly, forcing 3,000 residents to be evacuated. The UK government has issued advice for travellers

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1 week ago Firefighters battle raging wildfire on Greek island of Crete

Watch as wildfires blaze across the Greek island of Crete, as thousands of people have been forced to evacuate.

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1 week ago Tourists in Crete evacuated from hotels amid fire devastation as officials 'cannot contain it'

An inferno has raged across the Greek holiday island of Crete with over 1,500 evacuated

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1 week ago At least 1,500 evacuated as massive wildfire rips through Greek holiday island

Fast-moving blaze destroys homes and rental properties

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1 week ago Hotels and homes evacuated on Greek island of Crete as wildfire burns out of control

A fast-moving wildfire whipped by gale-force winds burned through the night and into Thursday on Greece’s southern island of Crete, prompting the evacuation of more than 1,500 people from hotels and homes

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1 week ago Greece wildfire LIVE: Mass evacuations in Crete as fire rages on holiday island

Around 3,000 residents have been evacuated and put up in temporary shelters as wildfires continue to spread rapidly through the Greek island of Crete

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