'Don't be an ass,' says Greek island to donkey tourists
In October the island issued a ban on donkey riders deemed 'too-fat' from being carried.
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Greek protesters angry over Macedonia deal clash with police
Greece's Parliament is debating a deal with Macedonia to end a long dispute.
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Tourists 'strip searched' and locked up for skinny dipping prank
Two British Tourists had their holiday ruined when their "harmless prank" went wrong.
Watch: Horrifying moment landslide slams tourists
Dramatic footage captures moment tourists cheat death after landslide hits Greek beach.
Multiple protests converge at Greece trade fair
People are rallying opposing Greece's name deal with Macedonia at Thessaloniki.
Sinead's last day: What Aussie model said before death
New details emerge about Instagram star's last days alive on a superyacht off Greece.
'Frantic' final moments to save model on luxury superyacht
Skipper who found Australian model has revealed how he desperately tried to save her life.
Pebble pinching tourists face $1800 fine on Greek beach
Tourists are being warned they could face fines of NZ$1800 for pebbles this Greek beach.
The purrfect job? Cat sanctuary on Greek island seeks paid recruit
This is surely any cat lovers dream job - and there's still a chance to apply.
Millie Elder-Holmes on death, drugs, new life in Greece
In a candid interview she says: 'Life is so precious, too precious to throw away.'
Rampaging Middle-aged mum branded 'Worst airline passenger ever'
A middle-aged mother was branded the "worst airline passenger ever" after drunken rampage.
Greece inferno: Terrified people huddle in the sea as fire rages
Video has emerged of dozens of people who fled into the sea to escape the flames.
Nine-year-old twins 'died hugging their grandparents'
Sophia and Vassiliki Philippopoulou have been found dead, alongside their grandparents.
The world's best party beaches revealed
The world's wildest party beaches have been revealed after a survey of seaside rave spots.
Arson linked to deaths in Greek town built like 'fire trap'
Greek authorities believe the deadly fire was set in multiple places within a short time.
Corfu: The sound of music
Richard Betts' Corfu experience puts a new spin on the idea of a conducted tour.
Greece wildfires a 'Biblical disaster': 26 victims found huddled together
Greece's fire department says the death toll from wildfires has increased to 79.
Travel updates: Greek wildfires holiday advice
Travellers due to visit Greece urged to monitor blaze though most destinations unaffected.
'Everything happened in seconds': Death toll in Greek inferno hits 50
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Sailing the Cyclades: Greek Odyssey
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Archaeologists may have discovered oldest known extract of Homer's poem 'The Odyssey'.
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'Britain must give back its stolen treasures if it wants to make friends'
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Sun, sex and debauchery? No thanks, we're millennials
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