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Eat Out To Hep Out October: Michelin-starred Aquavit, Franco Manca and The Real Greek extending deal

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Aquavit  Michelin-starred Aquavit London is offering £5 off the set lunch menu, making just £24 for two courses and £27 for three courses.  Zuaya Monday – Wednesday, each person will receive 50 per cent off, up to £10 per person. Kahani Fine dining Indian Restaurant Kahani are continuing to offer 50 per cent off up … Read more

The Block’s Harry suggests playing ‘some nice Greek music’ in his home’s real estate video

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The Block’s Harry suggests playing ‘some nice Greek music’ in his home’s real estate video leaving his daughter Tash unimpressed by the suggestion By Demeter Stamell For Daily Mail Australia Published: 10:41 BST, 5 October 2020 | Updated: 10:41 BST, 5 October 2020 With The Block nearing the pointy end of the competition, the show’s … Read more

British holidaymaker, 33, fights for life on ventilator in Greek hospital

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A British holidaymaker is fighting for his life on a ventilator in Greece after contracting acute pancreatitis at his sister’s dream destination wedding.  Peter O’Malley, 33, from Leeds, flew to sunny Rhodes to attend the wedding of his NHS nurse sister Steph Burton, 26 – after her June nuptials were cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis. But, … Read more

Judge accepts Lidl worker’s belief in ancient Greek philosophy of Stoicism is protected by law

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Samuel Jackson, who worked for Lidl, claimed it was unfair to sack him for offensive comments because of his adherence to the Hellenic philosophy Stoicism, founded by Zeno of Citium (pictured) from the 3rd century BC meant he can offend anyone without consequences A communications worker sacked by Lidl for calling Asians ‘greasy’ has had his … Read more

Moment couple fled Greek restaurant without paying after racking up £100 bill

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Dine and dash! Moment couple fled Essex restaurant without paying after racking up £100 bill on cocktails and expensive steaks  CCTV cameras caught couple as they ran out of the My Big Fat Greek Taverna  Had indulged in a slap-up dinner at the Clacton eatery before acting ‘shady’ When manager politely asked they to pay … Read more

Jacqueline Jossa and Dan Osborne look smitten in throwback photo from recent Greek holiday

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Jacqueline Jossa and Dan Osborne look smitten as they put on a cosy display in throwback photo from recent Greek holiday By Rianne Addo and Sean O’grady For Mailonline Published: 20:06 BST, 17 September 2020 | Updated: 20:06 BST, 17 September 2020 They’ve had their fair share of ups and downs as they’ve dealt with … Read more

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has pledged to take an extra 1,500 refugees from Greek islands

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Germany has agreed to take in 1,500 migrants from the Greek islands after a fire left thousands homeless last week, German government and coalition sources have said. Chancellor Angela Merkel and Interior Minister Horst Seehofer have reportedly come to the agreement, with sources saying Seehofer had made the proposal and Merkel had agreed. More than … Read more

Greek locals set up roadblocks to stop Lesbos migrant camp being replaced

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Greek locals have set up roadblocks to stop a new migrant camp being built on the island of Lesbos after the country’s largest shelter burned down on Tuesday.  Trucks were blocking access to the smouldering ruins of the Moria camp on Thursday to prevent a clean-up operation that would make way for new tents.  ‘Now … Read more

Greek islands of Santorini, Serifos and Tinos added to Wales’s quarantine list

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The Greek islands of Santorini, Serifos and Tinos were added to Wales’s quarantine list last night after the popular Greek islands saw a ‘rising number’ of coronavirus cases.   Holidaymakers travelling to Wales from the islands must now self-isolate for 14 days after they touch down back home from 4am today – giving sunseekers already on the islands … Read more

Fuming Britons blast surprise quarantine on seven Greek islands

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British holidaymakers have shared their fury as they make the mad dash to return home to the UK from seven Greek islands that will be added to the quarantine list from 4am tomorrow.  Transport Secretary Grant Shapps revealed on Monday that Lesvos, Tinos, Serifos, Mykonos, Crete, Santorini and Zakynthos are being stripped of quarantine exempt … Read more