Migrants breach fence as police clash at Greek detention center
Migrants clashed with police and breached the fence of a Greek detention center, underscoring ongoing tensions over migration in Greece.
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British Newlywed Couple Die in Honeymoon Helicopter Crash in Greece
On Aug 17, a private helicopter carrying British newlyweds Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert and their pilot Giorgos Raikos crashed in a field at Tholos, Sifnos, Greece, minutes before landing, killing all three; weather was reported normal and aviation safety investigators opened a probe into the cause.
Honeymoon Tragedy: British Couple Die in Sifnos Helicopter Crash
A British couple on their honeymoon, Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert, and their pilot were killed when a private Bell 206 helicopter crashed near a landing pad on the Greek island of Sifnos. The couple had flown from Markopoulo near Athens to Sifnos; Greece’s aviation safety authority is investigating the crash. The UK Foreign Office is providing consular support, and statements from Blackstone and Bain & Company expressed shock and condolences for the victims and their families.
British Honeymooners Die in Greek Island Helicopter Crash
A British couple on their honeymoon were killed, along with their pilot, when a helicopter crashed on a Greek island, according to local media reports.
Europe's Heatwave Sparks Fatal Wildfires in Belgium and Greece
Massive wildfires driven by a heatwave hit Europe, with about 12 square miles burned in Belgium’s High Fens prompting evacuations of roughly 600 residents as hundreds of emergency personnel and assistive EU support battled the blaze; on Salamina island near Athens, two people were killed while authorities evacuated beachgoers as around 260 firefighters, 15 ground teams, 10 aircraft and 8 helicopters fought a fast-spreading fire. The EU Civil Protection Mechanism has been activated, with aid from Sweden, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic.
Meltemi Winds Turn Greek Island Hops Into Seasickness Stories
With Meltemi winds whipping the Aegean, travelers report rough rides on Greece’s high‑speed ferries between the Cyclades, sparking social‑media chatter about seasickness and a nickname like 'vomit comet.' Experts say online posts may exaggerate the issue, noting that speed ferries are bumpier in rough seas, while some travelers and advisers suggest flying or choosing routes to minimize long crossings. Tourism to Greece is rising, prompting renewed attention to how best to navigate island hops.
Greece's High-Speed Ferries Earn 'Vomit Comet' Nickname as Tourists Battle Seasickness
Tourists island-hopping in Greece are sharing horror stories about the Aegean's high-speed ferries, nicknamed the 'vomit comet' for their violent rides in big waves and Meltemi winds; speeds approaching 60 mph, smaller vessels, and windy seas can trigger intense seasickness, prompting travel experts to suggest flying between islands rather than taking the fast ferries.
NTSB to probe Ryanair window breach on Greece–Germany flight
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board says it will investigate a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany after broken engine parts shattered a window, partially sucking a passenger through before fellow passengers pulled him back inside; the probe was requested by Greek authorities.
Twin Wildfires Surge in Belgium and a Greek Island, Two Confirmed Dead
Firefighters are battling large wildfires in Belgium’s High Fens and on a Greek island near Athens, with two deaths reported on the island as Europe contends with heat and dry conditions that fuel ongoing fire danger.
Month-long forensic delay stalls Athens aid-worker murder case
Forensic results to determine Elisabeth Ross’s cause of death in Athens are delayed by at least a month; the Afghan suspect Sharif Ahmadzai is charged with homicide with intent, with autopsy later listing asphyxiation as a probable cause, and the case could take up to 18 months to go to trial.
West Nile virus spreads across Europe as Greece sees surge and Germany reports first case
Europe is experiencing West Nile virus activity this season, with Greece reporting 65 cases (including severe forms and deaths), Italy recording the most cases to date, and Germany reporting its first infection as health authorities monitor spread across seven countries.
Tributes pour in for Scottish aid worker killed in Greece
Elisabeth 'Lisa' Ross, a 38-year-old Scottish aid worker who volunteered with a refugee support group in Greece, was found dead in an Athens abandoned building; her family described her as kind, principled and selfless as tributes from friends and Edinburgh church poured in, and Afghan boxer Sharif Ahmadzai has been charged with her murder and related offences after allegedly transporting her body in a suitcase and using her bank cards, with his trial expected to take up to 18 months.
Afghan Boxer Faces Murder Charges in Athens Over Scottish Aid Worker's Death
An Afghan boxer, Sharif Ahmadzai, appeared in an Athens court charged with homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences in connection with the death of Elisabeth Ross, a Scottish aid worker whose body was found in a suitcase in Athens. He allegedly moved the body, used Ross's bank card to withdraw about €10,000, and sent messages to her contacts to imply she was alive; he admitted moving the body but denied murder as the case was deferred for formal charging. Ross had been volunteering with a refugee support group in Athens.
Afghan migrant charged in Greece after Scottish aid worker found in suitcase
An Afghan migrant, Sharif Ahmadzai, appeared in an Athens court charged with murder and robbery in connection with the death of Elisabeth Jane Ross, a 38-year-old Scottish aid worker whose body was found stuffed in a suitcase at an abandoned building after she arrived in Greece to visit friends. Ahmadzai was identified from street CCTV footage wheeling the large suitcase; the investigation involved Greek police, the UK National Crime Agency, Police Scotland and U.S. authorities. He was granted 24 hours to prepare a defense ahead of another court appearance as the case continues.
Princess Eugenie’s Baby Debuts in Marie-Chantal’s Angel-Wing Babywear
Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank welcomed a baby girl on August 3, 2026, in a Lisbon hospital, weighing 6 pounds 9 ounces, and introduced her in a pink Marie-Chantal babygrow and matching hat adorned with angel wings—the royal-approved label founded by Crown Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece. The news was shared on the Royal Family's Instagram, and the infant is 15th in line to the throne. Marie-Chantal’s brand has previously dressed Beatrice’s daughter Athena for public milestones.