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Foreign Office issues alert to anyone travelling to Greece

An alert has been issued for people set to travel to Greece. The fresh warning comes in an update by the Foreign Office who warns that today (July 30) could see an influx in travellers, specifically...

Greece claims 'invasion' in Crete as it tries to halt asylum on Med route

Greece claims 'invasion' in Crete as it tries to halt asylum on Med route7 hours agoSarah RainsfordSouthern and Eastern Europe correspondent in CreteFrancesco Tosto/BBCIn the centre of a sweltering,...

Wildfires rage in Greece and Turkey as extreme heat persists

Wildfires rage in Greece and Turkey as extreme heat persists2 days agoNikos PapanikolaouBBC News, AthensEmily AtkinsonBBC NewsGreece continued to battle major wildfires across the country amid a...

Wildfires rage in Greece and Turkey as extreme heat persists

Wildfires rage in Greece and Turkey as extreme heat persists2 days agoNikos PapanikolaouBBC News, AthensEmily AtkinsonBBC NewsGreece continued to battle major wildfires across the country amid a...

New Greece rules imposed amid 44C heatwave sparking health fears with €2,000 fines

Greece has issued new rules for workers as a heatwave this week is set to hit 44C. The dangerous temperatures are set to last for six days, the country’s National Meteorological Service has...

Europe weather maps turn deathly grey as Greece swelters in 44C and Italy hits 43C

Europe is far from finished with its sweltering heatwave that has gripped the continent over the past few weeks. Once again, temperatures are predicted to soar in several popular holiday hotspots as...

'Wonderful' Greek town where locals spend summer is 'perfect for those on a budget'

A small seaside town in Greece has been praised as a “wonderful place” that’s ideal for those “on a budget” - and it’s where many locals spend their summers. Greece is a popular choice of...

'Wonderful' Greek town where locals spend summer is 'perfect for those on a budget'

Acropolis closes as heatwave grips Greece

Acropolis closes as heatwave grips Greece60 minutes agoMaia DaviesBBC NewsReutersThe Acropolis is closing temporarily on Tuesday as soaring temperatures continue to grip Greece.The popular site in...

Senator Ted Cruz 'takes family holiday to Greece' while 100 die in Texas floods

Senator Ted Cruz of Texas has been caught holidaying in Europe while his home state battles catastrophic flash floods. The Swamp revealed that Cruz, alongside his family, was spotted last Saturday...

Greece 'extreme' weather warning as 43C heatwave hits holiday hotspot

A severe weather alert has been issued for a popular holiday spot in Greece. It comes as Europe has been swept by a series of heatwaves with temperatures soaring past 40C in countries including...

The Greek island just as pretty as Santorini where most British tourists don't go

A small, remote Greek island offers views to rival several more popular tourist sites in the same area. Leros, located between Patmos and Kalymnos has been described as stunning and serene. The...

The gorgeous Greek island just as pretty as Santorini but always overlooked by tourists

Every summer, millions of tourists flock to Greece, drawn by visions of whitewashed houses, crystal-clear turquoise waters and picturesque sunsets. But, while Santorini and Mykonos soak up much of...

EasyJet to launch new flight between major UK airport and popular Spanish holiday hotspot

British budget airline easyJet has announced it will launch eight new international connections between Spain and a UK airport which handled an impressive 15.8 million passengers last year, making it...

Two dead in Italy as heatwave scorches much of Europe

Two dead in Italy as heatwave scorches much of Europe19 minutes agoThomas MackintoshBBC NewsGetty ImagesTwo people have died in Italy as temperatures continue to soar amid an intense heatwave across...