Before his guilty plea, Papadopoulos found a close ally in the pro-Russian Greek defense.

Cancer-causing dye was added to turn sunflower oil into 'olive oil'.

From Greece to New Zealand, Torty the Tortoise has had more than a century of adventures.

There are 6000 Greek islands, some known more than others, writes Jane Jurgens.

A short cruise is a perfect introduction to the Greek islands.

Cooler months are a great time for a flying visit to Athens, writes Aron Heller.

British couple who 'performed a sex act' in wedding photo say church's ban is 'madness'.

Corfu resort is the ideal spot for a first family holiday, writes Kate Whiting.

Celia Hollingworth had phoned her brother to say she was being attacked by dogs.

Is you scratching stress related?

Kiwi reporter Charlotte Bellis reveals the colourful lives surviving in a monotone world.

Lunch is the pivot of the Greek day, writes Annabel Langbein.

If there's one summer destination that's worth dreaming about, it's the Greek islands.

Children forced to sleep in park for second night after earthquake struck Kos and Turkey.

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake has killed at least two people and a number have been injured.

A European carmaker's advert for the Chinese market has backfired spectacularly.

Stunning scenery is the first thing you see, but look closer and a dark picture emerges.

'The fastest growing industry in the world'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

British author and TV presenter Simon Reeve shares his top tips for visiting Greece.

Berlin has rejected Trump's NATO claims while also questioning his understanding of NATO finances.

Never let a lack of experience stand in the way of adventure.

Steven Cook vanished on a night out with friends in the resort of Malia in 2005, now skeletal remains have been discovered with a camera.

Up to 72,000 residents living within a 2km radius of the bomb site were asked to leave their homes in one of the country's biggest peacetime evacuations.

Greece is under mounting pressure to embark on a new wave of economic reforms, as its international creditors demand extra efforts.

Herald photographer Brett Phibbs has been recognised by Newsweek in their annual 'most iconic photos' section.

Sample the culinary delights of Santorini before the rest of the world discovers them, advises Christine Pirovolakis.

Police have revealed a photograph of the toy car belonging to Ben Needham which they believe prove the missing toddler died on holiday in Greece.

It's easy to bask in the luxury yacht club philosophy of Sea Dream, finds Richard Lawson.

It is a case that has captivated the world for more than two decades. A top cop believes he finally knows what happened to missing toddler Ben Needham.

Police teams searching for missing toddler Ben Needham on the Greek island of Kos say they are "optimistic" a new excavation will provide answers.