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Outrage after airline loses one-eyed kitten
Rodri was flown abroad to save her only eye. When the plane landed, she was gone.
No need to wait for summer, there’s never a bad time of year to visit Greece
Greece is one of those rare places where it’s perfect 365 days a year.
'Ticking time bomb': Popular Greek island under toxic waste threat
Locals fear sunken cruise ship could be releasing toxic waste near this Greek paradise.
Greece legalises same-sex civil marriage
Greece 'is proud to become the 16th EU country to legislate marriage equality'.
Why people in the world's 'blue zones' live longer
We're now living longer than ever before - here's how to stay well into old age.
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Why climate change will make your Greek holiday more expensive this year
The highest tier of the tax will be more than double the previous cost.
Police called after locals post fake bedbug warnings to scare away Athens tourists
Locals in Athens went to new lengths to keep tourists away.
Sean Connolly has a taste for the Mediterranean
The famous chef reveals his appetite for travel and tips for visiting the region.
This is how you sidestep the crowds in Athens
Avoid the hordes by doing exactly as the locals do.
The Greek island where inhabitants live to 100... What’s their secret?
It might be time to take a dip in the radioactive hot springs.
'Chainsaw-wielding' thieves target century-old olive trees
Drought in Spain is among factors that have taken a big toll on production of olive oil.
A battle, an escape and an olive tree: The story behind a symbol of friendship
The symbol is a tree, planted 51 years ago, that a councillor says was ignored until now.
Parthenon marbles return to Greece, using Ministry's AR app.
Witness the resolution of one of the world’s most heated debates on cultural heritage.
Big, fat inspiration: Don't watch this film unless you have the travel funds
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 will make you want to visit Corfu.
Discover the birthplace of the Olympics on a luxury cruise
Docked near Olympia, Holland America's Oosterdam offers time-travelling experiences.
Greek island's best-kept secret: The cultural treasures of Apeiranthos village
This jewel in the crown is off the tourist radar... for now.
Greek bars accused of reselling unfinished drinks back to tourists
28 bars were closed in raids over tainted alcohol claims and undeclared receipts.
Death toll from fierce storms and flooding in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria rises
Rescue teams have recovered the bodies of seven more people.
Horror video shows ferry crew push passenger to his death after he arrived late
Crew members arrested for their 'illegal acts'.
'The battle continues': Greece wildfires abating
The fire has been burning for 17 days through the Evros region.
‘We’ll find you’: Greek minister lashes out at arsonists
Greece’s largest current blaze burns for the eighth day, causing at least 20 deaths.
Thinking of Europe? This island is the perfect off-peak destination
Autumn is approaching, bringing fewer tourists and a more comfortable climate on Crete.
$64 to sit on the beach: Locals revolt over tourist deckchair takeover
New York Times: Protests erupt in Greece as beach bars flout the rules and claim the sand.
Director Ben Crowder on his life in travel: Memories, packing tips and favourite spots
Besides directing, Crowder's global journeys take the centre stage.
What Athens in Greece, stays in Greece: The ultimate to-do list
With so much to see and do in the Greek capital, make this quick-fire guide your go-to.
Hot, crowded, cheap and dreamy: Travellers reveal what summer in Europe was like
Travellers who escaped winter in NZ tell Herald Travel what Europe was like.
Greece plans hourly caps on visitors to ancient Acropolis
Visits to Greece’s most popular archaeological site will be capped starting next month.
Greek hotels fear a burning future: ‘Even the animals are moving away’
New York Times: Effects of climate change pose a threat to Greece’s tourism industry.
Should I cancel my holiday to Europe because of the heatwave?
An historic heatwave in southern Europe is making some travellers rethink their plans.
'People dropped everything and ran': Whanganui family witness wildfire panic in Greece
A Whanganui family in Greece describes evacuation panic during wildfires.