A 2,000-year-old tiny gem seal cut of dark brown jasper that depicts the face of the Greek god Apollo has been discovered in Jerusalem’s Western Wall. The oval-shaped piece is just 13 mm long and 11 mm wide and was used as a stamp for personal signatures on contracts, letters and other goods – but experts … Read more
Rhodes to HELL: ‘Fights break out’ as ‘thousands’ of tourists are crushed together at Greek airport after ‘FIVE flights are announced for departure at same time’ Angry travellers complain of lack of staff on hand to limit huge queues at airport Shocking images show extent of disruption, with social distancing impossible One said: ‘No one … Read more
The last time I visited Athens, I was 14 and on holiday with my parents. So, yes, I had prejudices about the place. Like every tourist, I had my photograph taken at the city’s most famous ancient landmark, the Acropolis — and apart from that snap of me, perched on a rock, sporting a red … Read more
Holidays to five Greek islands are back on after Transport Secretary Grant Shapps unveiled the latest changes to the Government’s travel quarantine ‘red list’. Mr Shapps said travel from Lesvos, Tinos, Serifos, Santorini and Zakynthos will no longer require self-isolation upon arrival back in England from this weekend. He also revealed that no countries are … Read more
Aquavit Michelin-starred Aquavit London is offering £5 off the set lunch menu, making just £24 for two courses and £27 for three courses. Zuaya Monday – Wednesday, each person will receive 50 per cent off, up to £10 per person. Kahani Fine dining Indian Restaurant Kahani are continuing to offer 50 per cent off up … Read more
A British holidaymaker is fighting for his life on a ventilator in Greece after contracting acute pancreatitis at his sister’s dream destination wedding. Peter O’Malley, 33, from Leeds, flew to sunny Rhodes to attend the wedding of his NHS nurse sister Steph Burton, 26 – after her June nuptials were cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis. But, … Read more
Samuel Jackson, who worked for Lidl, claimed it was unfair to sack him for offensive comments because of his adherence to the Hellenic philosophy Stoicism, founded by Zeno of Citium (pictured) from the 3rd century BC meant he can offend anyone without consequences A communications worker sacked by Lidl for calling Asians ‘greasy’ has had his … Read more
Dine and dash! Moment couple fled Essex restaurant without paying after racking up £100 bill on cocktails and expensive steaks CCTV cameras caught couple as they ran out of the My Big Fat Greek Taverna Had indulged in a slap-up dinner at the Clacton eatery before acting ‘shady’ When manager politely asked they to pay … Read more
Jacqueline Jossa and Dan Osborne look smitten as they put on a cosy display in throwback photo from recent Greek holiday By Rianne Addo and Sean O’grady For Mailonline Published: 20:06 BST, 17 September 2020 | Updated: 20:06 BST, 17 September 2020 They’ve had their fair share of ups and downs as they’ve dealt with … Read more
Greek locals have set up roadblocks to stop a new migrant camp being built on the island of Lesbos after the country’s largest shelter burned down on Tuesday. Trucks were blocking access to the smouldering ruins of the Moria camp on Thursday to prevent a clean-up operation that would make way for new tents. ‘Now … Read more