first-time mistake to make. Close to the capital of Athens and its port, Piraeus, these islands huddled around the Greek mainland are fab for a first go if you’re not sure island hopping is for you.

But why has the tax been increased and where will tourists have to pay the tax? The Greek government has raised the tourist tax across the country because they hope that this will raise more money ...

The operation to occupy a Greek island by Turkey via helicopters and special forces (commandos) is a military scenario that is analyzed on a theoretical level by analysts, but in practice presents ...

Ever fancied ditching the nine-to-five grind and moving to a picturesque Greek island, complete with postcard-perfect whitewashed buildings, adorable harbours, and crystal-clear blue seas?

Turkey will never abandon the Blue Homeland.” The Dodecanese islands, of which there are a dozen, include the fabled Greek islands of Rhodes and Symi, and all are geographically closer to Turkey than ...

Every morning nine-year-old Savvas and his dog Psaras await the dingy that carries Despina Michail, the Greek teacher who has been assigned to teach him, the sole student on the island of Telendos.

Hotels on Greece’s islands may start filling their pools with seawater due to worsening drought conditions, as outlined in new legislation currently under parliamentary discussion. According to the ...

A police office ron a tourist island in Greece failed to arrest a motorist ... who has not been publicly named in accordance with Greek law, was a well-known local businessman.

With roughly 6,000 islands and islets - of which 227 are inhabited - there is certainly a huge number of Greek islands to choose from. However, not all of them now warmly welcome visitors as they ...

A pretty, understated Greek island is famous for its pink beaches, short travel time and cheap beer. Just under a four-hour flight away, the incredible island of Crete has long been a popular ...