Ermoupoli is possibly the most extraordinary town in Greece. There’s no maze of alleys, no whitewashed houses and no heaps of tangled fishing nets in the harbour. What you get instead is a busy city, whose broad squares, grandly domed churches and pastel-coloured mansions look more Italian than Greek. Ermoupoli is the capital of Syros, … Read more
Greece is preparing to reopen its beaches to eager locals tomorrow ahead of the country’s hugely-popular tourist season this summer. Greece – a destination favoured British holidaymakers – was put on a six-week lockdown in March in a bid to slow the spread of deadly coronavirus. Businesses were shut as soon as the country recorded … Read more
School is back in for thousands of children around the world as they return to classrooms after months in lockdowns – where their first lesson has been in social distancing amid the lingering threat of coronavirus. Pupils in Finland, who returned on Thursday, were pictured giving each-other air hugs as a greeting while students in … Read more
Bird watchers report a drop in swift and swallow sightings as experts blame a freak Mediterranean storm that killed thousands of birds in April In April heavy winds over Greece forced migrating birds to be flown off course Thousands of these birds migrating from Africa were found dead in the streets UK bird surveys have … Read more
The European flag quiz that only 10% of Britons could score full marks on (with millennials performing worst) – see how many YOU can match to the correct country Generation Z (18-25) performed the best, with an average of 12 out of 15 Baby boomers scored 10 out of 15 on average, and Generation X … Read more
Mosquitoes carrying diseases such as dengue, zika and yellow fever could be common throughout parts of Europe by 2030 due to global warming, a study warns. Changes to traditional rainfall patterns and soaring temperatures will make more parts of the world viable homes for the mosquitoes. The insect, known by the scientific name Aedes aegypti as well … Read more
Britons could miss out on summer holidays to the continent as European countries prepare to agree when travel will be possible and which nations to bypass. The UK’s position has been hammered after its coronavirus death toll soared past Italy’s yesterday to become the worst in Europe. The EU closed cross-border travel to prevent the … Read more
Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Get a real taste of Greece with MasterChef’s Irini – join the TV competition’s 2019 winner for a delicious foodie tour of the Aegean By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:00 BST, 2 May 2020 | Updated: 22:00 BST, 2 May 2020 With its blue seas and countless beautiful … Read more
Group of 47 unaccompanied child migrants evacuated from refugee camps in Greece arrive in Germany The 47 minors, among them four girls, come from Afghanistan, Syria and Eritrea They landed in Hanover on a flight from Athens today and now face quarantine They were previously housed in refugee camps in Lesbos, Samos and Chios German … Read more
Fly to LA for £290? That IS a bargain: How to get the best travel deals in the New Year sales – and the two steps you must take to protect your money Holiday firms have launched New Year sales with deals on flights and packages You can knock £100 off dozens of Jet2.com packages … Read more