Rhodes

For both Greek and international audiences, Anthony Quinn—born on April 21, 1915—was inextricably linked to Greece, forever remembered for his role as Alexis Zorbas in the 1964 film classic Zorba the Greek.

Heavy rain and wind lashed Paros, Mykonos, and Crete, while a tornado struck Rhodes, sweeping cars into the sea and causing widespread damage.

Internal affairs officers have reportedly collected evidence of a ring selling such fake academic certificates, mostly at the "proficiency" level, for as much as 1,200€ a piece

Drama has unfolded in the Greek legal world as defendants from the Rhodes Urban Planning corruption case were released, and the President of the Supreme Court called for a disciplinary review of the judicial officers involved.

According to the evidence gathered, the fraudulent documents featured forged signatures, including that of a retired civil engineer who was allegedly suffering from dementia

The case is far from over, as authorities continue to analyze confiscated materials and expand their probe into other possible suspects

Santorini launches a €1M campaign to revive tourism after months of earthquakes and reassure visitors the island remains a safe destination.

First instance court on Rhodes awards damages to the family of Eleni Topaloudi, who was brutally raped, beaten and thrown into the sea to drown by 2 local men in November 2018

According to a report released by the Greek Coast Guard, 2 bodies were recovered during a search and rescue operation (SAR) while 63 people were rescued.

18 people were rescued in the water, with search and rescue efforts commenced before dawn and continued throughout the day; 3 survivors seriously injured

According to Fraport's data, more than 35 million passengers (specifically 35.2 million) were handled by Fraport-managed airports during the 11 months.

Over the weekend, Storm Bora struck the island of Rhodes, one of Greece's most renowned tourist destinations, resulting in widespread flooding and damage to infrastructure.

In Athens, intermittent showers are expected throughout the day with conditions improving in the evening. Temperatures will range from 11–15°C, with northerly winds reaching up to 6 Beaufort in surrounding coastal areas

Crete makes it to third place on the list, behind the east Mediterranean island republic of Cyprus and the Med’s biggest island, Sicily

The fire is in an area of the famous tourist island of Rhodes that is not easily accessible to firetrucks nor on foot.

Beyond the traditional 'stars' of Greek tourism, such as Crete, Rhodes, Mykonos and Santorini, other Greek islands' occupancy rates near 100%, like Naxos, Ios, Samos, Skopelos, Lipsi, Andros and Astypalia. Surprisingly, destinations accessible by car underperformed.

A 48-year-old British tourist went missing on Wednesday afternoon on the island of Rhodes while swimming at a beach with his niece.

The police and Coast Guard are taking part in the search operation, while local boat owners have also been informed about the incident and are aiding in the efforts to locate the man.

The site on Rhodes where the blaze is raging is described as remote and rugged, while gusty winds are plaguing fire-fighting efforts

The Greek Ministry of Culture has undertaken a significant project with over 50 million euros in investments to restore ancient artifacts in the region