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Authorities in Rhodes have imposed a €700,000 administrative fine on a man accused of killing…
Greek authorities in Rhodes have opened a new domestic violence case following sworn testimony from…
A man’s body was discovered on Gennadi beach in Rhodes this morning, following reports of foreigners in the area. Authorities located 33 migrants nearby (8 men, 12 women, 13 minors), and the body has been transferred for autopsy amid ongoing inquiries into possible links.
A 32-year-old man is accused of raping a young woman with whom he worked at…
Storm Byron battered Greece for a second day, causing severe flooding in Mandra and other regions. No fatalities reported thanks to post-2017 anti-flood works, despite record rainfall.
Greece is emerging as a top global destination for the 2025 Christmas and New Year…
Rhodes: Father, 55, arrested for raping daughter since she was 16 and fathering her 3-year-old child
55-year-old man in Rhodes has been arrested after DNA tests confirmed he fathered his 31-year-old daughter’s 3-year-old child following years of alleged rape and incest that began when she was 16.
Authorities have recovered two safety pins and a release lever from the Afantou firing range…
The funeral of the 19-year-old professional volunteer soldier (EPOP) who was fatally injured during a…
Greece’s Armed Forces declared a three-day mourning period after a 19-year-old professional soldier was killed during…
German tour operators warn that soaring Greek hotel prices are hitting a “red line,” making summer packages unaffordable and pushing families to off-peak months, despite a +5% average rise justified by costs.
A self-styled priest and YouTuber has been ordered to prison along with three other suspects…
Two Old Calendarist clergymen in Athens have been arrested for operating a drug trafficking ring…
A 40-year-old Old Calendarist priest, former model, and YouTuber was arrested in Rhodes for trafficking cocaine as part of a criminal organization operating across Greece. Police dismantled the network, seizing over 11 kilograms of drugs and cash, and arresting eight suspects, including two other priests who allegedly stored narcotics inside a church in Attica.
November 8 is the largest religious celebration on Symi island- the Feast day of the…
Panic in the First Moments After the Fatal Crash That Killed 17-Year-Old Greek-American Maria Niotis
New 911 recordings reveal the panic after 17-year-old Greek-American Maria Nioti and her friend were killed in a New Jersey crash. Her ex-boyfriend, the alleged driver, was released eight hours later to his retired police officer father, sparking outrage and questions from the victim’s family.
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck at 05:48 AEDT on October 22, 2025, 35 km northeast of Rhodes at a depth of 30.7 km. No damage or injuries have been reported.
A three-year-old British girl is in a critical condition after being pulled unconscious from a hotel swimming pool while on holiday with her family on the Greek island of Rhodes.
Greece’s short-term rentals are thriving post-summer, with September demand up 4.3% year-on-year, per AirDNA. Occupancy hit 59% as travelers flock to milder islands and Athens, dodging heatwaves and crowds. Prices dipped to €169/night, but RevPAR held at €100 – signaling a year-round tourism shift for the Mediterranean gem.
On October 12, 2025, a 34-year-old tourist with a Danish passport lowered the Greek flag from the Rhodes Security Sub-Directorate and attacked a police officer during her arrest. The incident, which sparked outrage, led to a nine-month suspended sentence and a €500 fine.
Greece ranks second globally, behind Japan, in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, with Naxos named Europe’s best island and Athens among the top cities. Greek resorts and hotels, led by Porto Zante Villas and Hotel Grande Bretagne, also earned top honors.
The Greek Australian community mourns the loss of Chris Felemegas, a beloved bouzouki player from Sydney found dead in Rhodes. A fundraiser has been set up to assist his family with repatriation and funeral costs, while tributes pour in celebrating his life, music, and generosity.
As storms batter Greece’s islands, schools in Zakynthos and Rhodes will close Friday, October 3, to safeguard students from heavy rain and gales. Rhodes Mayor Alexandros Koliadis invoked a National Meteorological Service alert, noting peak risks during commutes: “Safety first.” In Zakynthos, Mayor Giorgos Stasinopoulos shut all schools and nurseries, urging limited travel amid “nature’s fury.” Contrastingly, Athens enjoys a holiday for Saint Dionysius the Areopagite, extending the break until Monday. From tempests to traditions, Greece navigates the divide.
55-year-old British tourist who vanished during a solo hike on the Greek island of Karpathos on June 27, 2025, was found dead by hunters in the remote Epionia area of Kilios. Last seen asking for directions in Diafani, he likely got lost on a rugged trail. An autopsy in Rhodes will determine the cause of death, amid growing concerns over tourist safety on Greece’s challenging terrains.
A 28-year-old Greek influencer was arrested in Rhodes on September 15, 2025, for possessing pink cocaine, uncovered during a police search prompted by a car rental dispute. The vehicle, rented by her mother, contained 9.27 grams of the drug, four electronic scales, and €100. The influencer, facing drug trafficking charges, claims the cocaine was for personal use due to a five-year addiction, as she heads to court today.
In the early hours of September 5, 2025, a 19-year-old Swedish tourist’s night out at a bustling Rhodes nightclub turned into a nightmare. Out with friends, she reconnected with a man from a dating app, only for him to allegedly lure her to a restroom and assault her violently—pushing her against the wall and ignoring her desperate pleas. Traumatized, she fled and reported the incident to police that morning. Authorities are now hunting the suspect, with forensic tests underway to uncover the truth behind this harrowing claim.
On September 1, 2025, armed Turkish F-16s entered Greek airspace near Rhodes and Kastellorizo for the first time in 30 months, raising tensions in the Aegean. The incursion, coupled with provocative statements from Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, coincides with Greece’s plans for a Greece-Cyprus electrical cable and upcoming hydrocarbon exploration south of Crete.
Greek authorities rescued 120 migrants from a sailing boat in distress southeast of Rhodes, in an operation coordinated by the Joint Rescue Coordination Center and assisted by passing ships.
Greek authorities are investigating the death of a 26-year-old British tourist, who was pulled unconscious from the sea in Lindos, Rhodes, and later pronounced dead.
