Thousands of Orthodox Christian worshippers in Bulgaria on Monday braved the freezing winter weather to plunge into icy ...

A large crowd watched on as dozens of swimmers rushed to retrieve a wooden cross thrown by a priest into the water, in a ...

Tucked away on Albania's Riviera is an under-the-radar seaside gem. Relax on four beaches, stop by a string of bars and cafes, and explore historic castles.

When it comes to going on holiday sometimes staying in Europe is best, particularly when there are some beautiful offerings ...

The only problem is choosing which of Greece's 227 islands to visit. You can fly direct to five of them - Corfu, Crete, Kos, ...

A Mediterranean getaway doesn't have to involve hordes of tourists. Visit this lesser-known island for clean beaches, ancient ...

One popular attraction is Elafonisi Beach, one thought of as a hidden gem to its unique pink sand that had yet to enter popular consciousness. But in 2014 it was named in Tripadvisor’s top 25 ...

Crete is a gateway to some of Europe’s most famous beaches. The pink sand of Elafonisi Beach contrasts dramatically with aquamarine water that’s as calm and often as warm as a swimming pool. With its ...

If you're in Rethymno, then you shouldn't miss the opportunity to wander the narrow alleys of Old Town, a seaside neighborhood that dates back to the 11th century. Here, you'll find prime examples ...

But George Osborne said "a lot of progress" had been made in talks to lend the antiquities to Greece. The sculptures offer a unique insight in to the culture of the ancient Greeks, so how did they ...

Long stretches of Russia’s Black Sea coastline are covered in oil spilled by the wreck of two Russian tankers over the weekend, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warning of an ...

Lawmakers of the ruling New Democracy (ND) party give a round of applause after Greece’s PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis finished his speech during the 2025 budget debate. Credit: AMNA Greece passed the 2025 ...