Rhodes parasailing deaths: Greek boat operator arrested, now on bail

This is the Greek boat operator arrested over the deaths of two British teenagers, killed in a parasailing tragedy in Rhodes.  Nikos Mallios, 51, has been released on bail pending a decision by prosecutors whether he should face manslaughter charges. Jessica Hayes, 15, and cousin Michael Connelly, 13, were killed on Wednesday when the rope fastening … Read more

Turkey 7.0-magnitude earthquake causes mini-tsunami in Greek islands

Turkey and Greece were battered by a 7.0-magnitude earthquake today which killed at least six people, flattened buildings and caused a mini-tsunami which flooded streets in horrifying scenes on the Turkish coast. Debris was racing down Turkish streets after an apparent sea surge near Izmir where at least six buildings were destroyed and footage showed … Read more

PICTURED: Greek speedboat skipper arrested over deaths of two British children in Rhodes

This is the Greek boat operator arrested over the deaths of two British teenagers, killed in a parasailing tragedy in Rhodes.  Nikos Mallios, 51, has been released on bail pending a decision by prosecutors whether he should face manslaughter charges. Jessica Hayes, 15, and cousin Michael Connelly, 13, were killed on Wednesday when the rope fastening … Read more

Dakota Johnson goes sightseeing around the Greek island of Spetses after filming The Lost Daughter

Dakota Johnson goes incognito as she enjoys a day of sightseeing around the Greek island of Spetses… after filming scenes for movie The Lost Daughter By Ryan Smith for MailOnline Published: 13:39 GMT, 30 October 2020 | Updated: 13:40 GMT, 30 October 2020 Last week, she was spotted shooting scenes for her upcoming film The … Read more

Powerful 6.6 magnitude earthquake hits Turkey and Greek islands

Powerful 6.6-magnitude earthquake destroys buildings in Turkey and sends people fleeing from their homes on Greek islands At least six buildings collapsed in the Turkish city of Izmir after the earthquake struck in the Aegean Sea today Walls crumbled and buildings were damaged on the Greek island of Samos where people fled their homes Turkish … Read more

Gem seal engraved with a portrait of the Greek god Apollo found in Jerusalem dates back 2,000 years

A 2,000-year-old tiny gem seal cut of dark brown jasper that depicts the face of the Greek god Apollo has been discovered in Jerusalem’s Western Wall. The oval-shaped piece is just 13 mm long and 11 mm wide and was used as a stamp for personal signatures on contracts, letters and other goods – but experts … Read more

Rhodes to HELL: ‘Fights break out’ as ‘thousands’ of tourists are crushed together at Greek airport

Rhodes to HELL: ‘Fights break out’ as ‘thousands’ of tourists are crushed together at Greek airport after ‘FIVE flights are announced for departure at same time’ Angry travellers complain of lack of staff on hand to limit huge queues at airport Shocking images show extent of disruption, with social distancing impossible One said: ‘No one … Read more

Visiting Athens: Buzzing Greek capital has new galleries and festivals – and it’s quarantine-free

The last time I visited Athens, I was 14 and on holiday with my parents. So, yes, I had prejudices about the place. Like every tourist, I had my photograph taken at the city’s most famous ancient landmark, the Acropolis — and apart from that snap of me, perched on a rock, sporting a red … Read more

Greek farmer goes on trial for the rape and killing of American biologist

A Greek farmer claimed he was ‘possessed by demons’ when he raped and killed an American scientist last year, a police officer told a courtroom in Crete on Tuesday. The body of Suzanne Eaton, a molecular biologist at the Max Planck Institute at Dresden University, was found near the city of Chania on the Greek … Read more

Holidays to FIVE Greek islands including Santorini and Zakynthos are BACK ON

Holidays to FIVE Greek islands including Santorini and Zakynthos are BACK ON as Grant Shapps gives them the green light and confirms no countries are going onto the quarantine ‘red list’ this week Transport Secretary Grant Shapps this evening announced changes to ‘red list’  He announced travel to five Greek islands will no longer require … Read more