The travel ban which remained in place longer than in countries has finally been lifted, allowing tourists to travel to the likes of Skiathos once again.

Is Greece reopening because it's safe or out of desperation?

British nationals usually make more than three million visits to Greece each year.

Greece to allow UK flights from July 15

The PM's father travelled to Greece despite Government advice urging Britons against all but essential international travel.

Stanley Johnson refuses to comment on his decision to travel to Greece

The popular tourist destination was quick to impose a lockdown.

Greece to allow visitors from 29 countries next month, but not UK

Travel to the islands had been generally off-limits since a lockdown in late March.



Greece's islands reopen after virus lockdown in bid to salvage tourist season

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said visitors would be subject to sample coronavirus testing.

Greece to allow overseas holidaymakers from June 15 but not from the UK

The Greek Island is the first to put them in place, and they could be rolled out at resorts in Italy and Spain.

Santorini installs perspex screens around sun loungers

It is exhilarating that the country is coming out of this dystopian adventure, but challenges are still to come. 

Greeks' relief as lockdown eased but fears over impact on tourism industry

Despite an elderly population and a fragile economy, Greece has kept the outbreak under control with relatively few deaths.

How Greece has emerged a success story of the coronavirus pandemic

Turkey opened its borders with Europe last week, triggering days of violent clashes.

Clashes erupt on Greek-Turkish border as migrants seek entry

Turkey has made good on an earlier threat to open its borders to people wishing to cross into Europe.

Thousands of migrants search for ways to cross Greek border with Turkey

A video showing the Greek coast guard confronting a small dinghy carrying migrants to Greece was shared by the Turkish government.


Greek coast guard fire warning shots towards migrant boat

The UN’s International Organisation for Migration said thousands of people were hoping to reach the EU.

13,000 mass at Turkey-Greece border after escalation in Syria fighting

A recent air strike was the most serious escalation between Turkish and Russian-backed Syrian forces.

Thousands head for Greek border amid rising tensions over Syria airstrike

Katerina Sakellaropolou is set to become the head of state of Greece, where historically few women are in senior levels of government.