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Summer holidays in Greece may never be the same again

TRAVEL FOCUS: From Santorini to Corfu, Greece is changing and how we visit will need to change with it. Rich Booth asks what the future holds for the country and for the tourists still planning to go

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Travelling in Europe this summer? Here are all the things that could ruin your holiday

Travelling in Europe this summer? Here are all the things that could ruin your holiday

Be prepared by taking out the right travel insurance, staying up to date with weather warnings, and getting your head around tourist taxes.

Greece introduces new cruise tax: How much will passengers have to pay?

Greece introduces new cruise tax: How much will passengers have to pay?

Depending on the season and port, passengers will pay different disembarkation fees on Greek islands.

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Iconic Thera statue returns home as Santorini’s renovated archaeological museum reopens

The renovated Archaeological Museum of Thera opens with the acclaimed exhibition 'Cycladic Women: Unknown Stories', previously shown at the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens.

Watch: Visitors react as Santorini begins charging tourists €20 to enter

Holidaymakers have reacted as Santorini’s new €20 ‘tourist tax’ came into force today (Tuesday 1).

The Independent UK

Mykonos and Santorini cruise tax starts today – this is what it will cost passengers

The highest levy will be charged from 1 June to 30 September

The Independent UK

Is earthquake activity deterring tourists from Santorini?

Overall arrivals to the Greek island have fallen by between 20 and 30 per cent, says Santorini hotelier

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Tourist numbers on Santorini drop as earthquake fears keep visitors away

Tourist numbers on Santorini drop as earthquake fears keep visitors away

Earthquake activity earlier this year on the island has prevented many international visitors from choosing it for their summer holidays.

Planning a holiday in Europe this year? All of 2025’s tourist taxes, bans and restrictions explained

Planning a holiday in Europe this year? All of 2025’s tourist taxes, bans and restrictions explained

To save you trawling sites for the latest regulations and fines, we’ve compiled a comprehensive summary for visiting Europe this year.

10 of the best beaches in Greece – and where to stay nearby

10 of the best beaches in Greece – and where to stay nearby

Greece's coasts, both on its islands and mainland, are home to countless beaches – from wild shores to urban gems, James Litston picks some of the best

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Why you should swap Santorini and Mykonos for this peaceful Greek island instead

Why you should swap Santorini and Mykonos for this peaceful Greek island instead

Just over an hour from Athens, this Saronic Island idyll offers all the charm of its Cycladic cousins with fewer visitors, says Rebecca Hall

The Independent UK

The best hotels in Santorini for luxury suites and sea views

The best hotels in Santorini for luxury suites and sea views

Whether you want to soak up caldera views, sip sunset cocktails or relax in a villa, these are the best hotels in Santorini to book in Oia, Fira or down by the sea

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Europe's earthquake hotspots as Naples hit by tremors – which holiday destinations are at risk?

Europe's earthquake hotspots as Naples hit by tremors – which holiday destinations are at risk?

Discover Europe's most earthquake-prone holiday destinations, as Naples experiences seismic activity

Evening Standard

Domes Novo: The chic Santorini hotel where you'll feel surprisingly far from the tourist throngs

Domes Novo: The chic Santorini hotel where you'll feel surprisingly far from the tourist throngs

This stunning Greek isle is known for attracting crowds with its Instagrammable cliffs, but Emily Phillips finds a tranquil escape at this boutique spa hotel

Evening Standard

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Earthquake Swarm Near Santorini Declining, Thousands Return

Earthquake swarm near Santorini, Greece gradually declining; schools closed for 4 weeks; positive trend observed.

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What a major new update on Santorini’s earthquakes means for the tourist season

Scientists have noticed a clear pattern in the shakes rocking the Greek island

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Islanders Keen To Return To Santorini Even As Quakes Continue

Ilias Roussos will never forget the day he was driven from his native island of Santorini with thousands of others by a quake barrage that shows little sign of slowing down after three weeks.

Greek Seismologist Monitors Santorini Earthquake Activity

Greek government reports decreased earthquakes in Santorini, state of emergency declared, residents relocated. Schools closed, emergency measures in place.

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Santorini waits as earthquake swarm leaves island tourism on shaky ground

Schools on the islands are entering their third week of closure

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British tourists undeterred by Santorini earthquakes – but the holiday hotspot has larger problems

Exclusive: Concerns over the summer influx of cruise ships appears more of a deterrent than the restless earth

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Earthquake island: How 10,000 tremors in two weeks left Instagram favourite Santorini deserted

Usually teeming with tourists, incessant earthquakes have seen the Greek island of Santorini deserted by the majority of its residents

The Independent UK

Greek island of Santorini sees strongest quake yet in weeks of highly unusual seismic swarm

The latest of hundreds of earthquakes have rattled the volcanic Greek island of Santorini after the strongest one so far with magnitude 5.3

Evening Standard

Santorini rocked by strongest earthquake yet after thousands evacuate holiday island

The popular tourist island has been rocked by hundreds of small tremors in recent days

The Independent UK

Greek islands continue to shake as experts fear stronger earthquakes

The activity has led to a significant exodus of residents and tourists

Greek PM Visits Santorini Amid Seismic Activity Concerns

Greek PM Mitsotakis visits Santorini after earthquakes, announces funding for evacuation route. Authorities implement precautions due to seismic activity.

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