Greece
Turkish President dampens hopes for talks on Cyprus’ 50-year ethnic split
A UN-endorsed plan for federation has been rejected by Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Greece shuts Acropolis and two dead in Italy as Europe swelters in heatwave
The tourist attraction in Athens was closed for five hours from midday after temperatures soared.
Discover the Greek Caribbean on these idyllic islands
There are 227 holiday islands to choose from – but which one is right for you? By Sarah Marshall.
‘Hellishly hot’ southern Europe bakes under heatwave with worst still to come
A wave of hot air from Africa is baking countries including Spain, Italy, Greece and North Macedonia, sending temperatures over 40C (104F).
Firefighters tackle blazes on Greek islands of Chios and Kos
The blazes come a day after the fire department managed to tame two large forest fires near Athens that had been fanned by strong winds.
Can you have an active holiday with a toddler in tow?
Lauren Taylor heads to the Greek Island of Rhodes to find excellent cycling routes, water sports and childcare.
Death toll climbs after fire hits southern Turkey
At least 11 people have been killed in the fires.
Heatwave forces Greek authorities to shut Acropolis in afternoon for second day
Temperatures are expected to exceed 40C (104F) on Thursday in much of central and southern Greece.
Visits to Acropolis halted amid heatwave in Greece
Some school classes were also cancelled amid soaring temperatures.
4,000-year-old Crete hilltop site mystifies archaeologists
Experts speculate it could have been used for a ritual or religious function.