7 h. ago World famous Greek island left 'empty' as sad tourist season becomes 'ghost town'

Greece is famous for its stunning islands and one in particular has been a favourite with holidaymakers since the '70s - but despite people flocking there, businesses are struggling

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25 h. ago I've been to 50 Greek islands and know the real hidden gems with great food, quiet beaches and no tourist traps: STEVE BOGGAN

Seen Santorini? Ticked off Mykonos? Beyond the big hitters there are many more little wonders to explore. Long-time island hopper Steve Boggan lets us in on his crowd-free favourites.

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40 h. ago Dozens evacuated as forest fire rages near Athens just days after blaze ripped through another Greek holiday island

A violent forest fire devastated several seaside towns east of Athens on Thursday, damaging homes and prompting dozens of evacuations in a popular destination tourists

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57 h. ago Greece’s tiny Island of Outcasts charmed me – I’d be expelled there any day

Don’t let the name fool you, this Dodecanese destination is the Greek island dream – home to beach tavernas, picturesque windmills and a warm welcome, says Sarah Holt

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60 h. ago Greece wildfires: woman charged with unintentional arson after cigarette allegedly started blaze on Chios

Greek island has been battling several wildfires that broke out at the same time on Sunday and have so far ripped through an estimated 40,000 hectaresA Georgian woman accused of accidentally igniting one of several wildfires that have raged relentlessly across the eastern Aegean isle of Chios will appear in court to face charges of unintentional arson.Greek fire brigade officials said the woman, employed as a housekeeper on Chios, the ancestral home of some of Greece’s wealthiest shipping families, had “confessed” to triggering the blaze when she negligently discarded a cigarette. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago Tourist trapped in active volcano 'screamed for help' before tragic death

Juliana Marins, 26, fell inside the volcano during a recent hike.

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3 d. ago 'Crucial factor' Brits ignore when booking Greek holidays and it will 'ruin' trip

Brits are heading off on their summer holidays to the Greek islands - but many are being caught out by one crucial factor they're overlooking, claims a travel expert

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3 d. ago Shocking satellite images show wildfires ravaging Greek island of Chios as 'state of emergency' declared

It comes after hundreds of firefighters battled to contain the outbreak that has torn through swathes of forest and farmland

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3 d. ago Tourist trapped in active volcano found dead after frantic rescue effort

Juliana Marins, a tourist from Brazil, was on a trek to climb Indonesia's Rinjani volcano when she is believed to have fallen inside and her family has now said her body has been found

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3 d. ago Greek wildfires: Hundreds of people evacuated from villages on Chios island as wildfires rage on for third day

Chios, in the north east of the Aegean, is a popular holiday destination in the midst of its tourist season right now

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4 d. ago British woman, 37, is 'sexually assaulted during a massage' at her hotel on Greek island

The employee touched her with their fingernail six times in a disputed area but the holidaymaker said there was no need or context as to why the masseuse touched her there.

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4 d. ago Mamma Mia! star Georgina Castle strips totally NAKED as West End actress goes skinny dipping during her very wild hen

The actress, 32, who is the daughter of former tennis player Andrew Castle, celebrated her very wild hen do on the Greek island - even stripping off at one point.

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4 d. ago British tourist dies on Greek island sun lounger after resort lifeguard alerted

The 73-year-old was discovered by fellow stunned holidaymakers at Agia Paraskevi in Skiathos, Greece.

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4 d. ago Brazilian tourist has been trapped 1,600ft down an active volcano for three days after ‘guide abandoned her’

Juliana Marins’ condition remains unknown more than three days later

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4 d. ago Brazilian tourist, 26, has been trapped 1,600ft down an active volcano for three days after ‘guide abandoned her’ when she got tired

Juliana Marins’ condition remains unknown more than three days later

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4 d. ago Race to save tourist, 26, trapped in active volcano for days after horror fall

Juliana Marins, a tourist from Brazil, was on a trek to climb Indonesia's Rinjani volcano when she is believed to have slipped and fallen inside and rescue teams have so far not managed to reach her

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4 d. ago Brit tourist dies on his sun lounger on Greek paradise island beach

The 73-year-old man was found by sunseekers at the spot, in Agia Paraskevi, Skiathos, on Friday.

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4 d. ago Quiet Greek island with secluded beaches 'perfect for tranquil summer holiday'

Some Greek islands, such as Santorini and Mykonos, are brimming with tourists in summer and can get crowded so a travel fan has shared an alternative that is less busy but is just as beautiful

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4 d. ago Put chickpeas at the center of the plate with citrus and honey

On the Greek island of Ikaria, you can find an ultra-simple yet remarkably delicious dish of chickpeas layered with tomatoes, herbs, orange and honey

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5 d. ago Wildfires ravage Greek holiday island as fire crews battle blazes and dozens evacuated

Wildfires are ravaging a Greek holiday island as fire crews battle blazes and dozens of people are evacuated.

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