Forget Mykonos. The Greek island of Tinos offers authentic charm, stunning villages, and a spiritual sanctuary with its 800 historic chapels. Discover why this Cycladic treasure is the ultimate alternative for 2024.
A stark scientific assessment reveals climate change is intensifying faster than anticipated, with severe consequences for global weather patterns, ecosystems, and human civilisation.
A major new climate report reveals the profound and immediate threats climate change poses to every Australian, from the economy to health. The government issues a stark warning and calls for urgent national action.
In a major environmental policy reversal, the new Labour government announces the UK's return to the UN Green Climate Fund, signalling a renewed commitment to international climate cooperation and global leadership.
Exclusive insight into the global battle being waged against climate catastrophe. Discover the strategies offering a lifeline for our planet's future amidst unprecedented ecological crises.
A seasoned travel journalist uncovers Greece's best-kept secret for 2024 – a stunning, crowd-free island offering authentic charm, pristine beaches, and incredible value, making it the ultimate alternative to the crowded hotspots.
Discover The Independent's definitive ranking of the 100 most powerful and impactful leaders in Britain's climate sector, from policymakers to green innovators shaping our sustainable future.
A summer holiday turns to tragedy as a 57-year-old British man is found dead in the water at a popular Greek beach resort in Faliraki, Rhodes.
A British tourist is fighting for his life after a brutal shark attack in Greece. The 46-year-old man had his leg severed in the terrifying incident, now suspected to have been provoked. Full details on the shocking attack and the ongoing rescue operation
The Greek government unveils a radical €1.6 billion relief package featuring baby bonuses, tax breaks, and housing support to tackle its severe demographic decline and ageing population.
Ditch the overcrowded hotspots! Our travel guide reveals Astypalea, a breathtaking butterfly-shaped Greek island with pristine beaches, authentic villages, and unspoiled charm that remains Greece's best-kept secret.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivers a powerful address, arguing that soaring defence budgets are a wasted effort without parallel investment in climate resilience for developing nations. He warns of a world plunging into deeper instability with
Michele Ann Bourda, a 73-year-old British tourist, has been tragically found dead on the Greek island of Symi. Greek authorities are investigating the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death after she was reported missing by her hotel.
Forget Mykonos and Santorini. The unspoiled Dodecanese gem of Astypalea offers pristine beaches, authentic villages, and a fraction of the crowds for your perfect Greek island holiday.
Exclusive: The harrowing story of 19-year-old Bella May Culley, sentenced to a Greek prison for cannabis possession, and her family's desperate fight for justice.
Groundbreaking research exposes a critical misjudgment by UK politicians who significantly underestimate public appetite for bold climate action, creating a damaging 'perception gap' hindering effective policy.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announces a sweeping €3 billion investment in green infrastructure and a ban on short-haul flights, positioning Spain as a European leader in the fight against climate change.
The Trump administration has directed federal agencies to dismantle and archive US government climate change websites, erasing vital public data on global warming, emissions, and clean energy in a sweeping online purge.
A British father dies in Greece after a critical delay in finding a hospital ventilator, exposing a harrowing travel insurance crisis and raising serious questions about tourist safety.
A landmark scientific study directly links the devastating wildfires that scorched Southern Europe to human-caused climate change, warning of a new era of 'fire weather' as global temperatures continue to rise.
Southern Europe battles a fierce heatwave and devastating wildfires, with extreme temperatures and strong winds fuelling blazes across Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus, forcing mass evacuations.
Ferocious wildfires, fuelled by extreme heatwaves, are tearing through the Mediterranean, prompting Greece's largest-ever evacuation from Rhodes and threatening Turkish resorts.
Southern Europe is on high alert as an early and aggressive wildfire season ignites, with Greece and Turkey battling fierce blazes exacerbated by extreme heat and strong winds, raising fears of a catastrophic summer.
As Greece enjoys a record-breaking tourism season, a stark contrast emerges. A new report reveals the severe impact of the cost-of-living crisis on Greek residents, with many struggling to afford basic necessities amidst the influx of wealthy visitors.
An exclusive interview with a top climate diplomat reveals we are in the final countdown to avert catastrophe. This is the stark reality of our last chance for the planet.
Europe is battling an unprecedented wildfire crisis this summer, with a record-breaking land area already scorched. Experts warn this is a dire consequence of the climate emergency, with the UK and popular tourist destinations facing severe threats.
The Independent is calling for nominations to identify the UK's most influential climate leaders in its prestigious Climate 100 list for 2025. Discover how to put forward environmental pioneers making a tangible difference.
In a groundbreaking UK legal challenge, a group of children and young adults from West Dunbartonshire are suing their local council in the High Court, demanding it scraps its current local development plan for failing to adequately address the climate cri
In a surprising twist for climate science, the rapid melt of Arctic sea ice has shown a significant and unexpected slowdown over the past decade, challenging existing models and forcing a major rethink of our understanding of the polar region's future.