Rhodes

Video of Waiter Wading into the Water to Serve Goes Viral in Greece

A video of a waiter wading above his waist into the water to serve customers has gone viral in Greece and has led to a chorus of criticism over labor rights in the country. The video shows a young waiter...

Boat Full of Tourists Engulfed by Flames in Rhodes, Greece

Dozens of tourists, mostly from Britain, were rescued from a burning tourist boat after it went up in flames on Thursday off the Greek island of Rhodes. The inferno engulfed the entire boat after flames broke out about 300 meters...

Tourist Season in Greece Kicks Off Earlier Than Ever

The tourist season opened in Greece on Saturday earlier than ever with the first charter flights carrying British tourists arriving at Rhodes. The first international flight from London's Heathrow landed at midday on Saturday, followed by one from Gatwick airport...

Greece Expects 20 Percent Tourism Increase This Year

On Friday, Greece's Minister of Tourism Vassilis Kikilias said that Greece will experience a 20 percent increase in tourism this year. He also predicted a lengthening of the season this summer. The comments were made during a speech on the...

American Movie Becomes First Ever Filmed At The Acropolis Of Rhodes

The latest movie of The Wedding Veil Journey saga becomes the first production to have ever been allowed to film on the Acropolis of Rhodes.

5.9 Earthquake Strikes Off the Coast of Rhodes

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake has struck the area east of the Greek island of Rhodes, the Athens-based Geodynamic Institute said. The institute reported that the earthquake hit around 2.37 p.m. local time Wednesday, with its epicenter located about 63 kilometers...

Tripadvisor Ranks Greece Among Best Places to Visit in 2023

Tripadvisor has ranked Greece as one of the best places to visit in 2023. Several locations in Greece have appeared in rankings compiled by the travel website. Tripadvisor lauded Greece for its culture, cuisine, and natural beauty. Many locations in...

Seven Greek Islands Voted Among Europe’s Favorites

Greek islands have topped Condé Nast's list of Europe’s best. The islands were chosen according to the votes of Condé Nast Traveller readers for this year. Seven Greek destinations rank specifically among the top twenty in Europe, according to the...

Magellan’s Eight Greeks that Sailed Around the Globe

Eight Greek sailors were in the crew of Magellam when the Portuguese explorer circumnavigated the Earth for the first time in history

Greece Busts Human Trafficking Ring Operating on Rhodes

Two hotel owners allegedly involved in a human trafficking ring that brought migrants from Turkey to Greece were arrested on Friday by police on Rhodes with the assistance of the Protection of the Sea Borders Security Directorate, the police...