Nikos Papanikolaou

In my latest BBC News feature, two Santorini businessmen and a bartender who decided to work in Corfu and not in Santorini during the summer season, share their experiences.

Infrastructure that cannot withstand the number of tourists, lack of prevention and the natural beauty of the island in danger.

However, those who keep their businesses open on the island remain optimistic and honest about the island's shortcomings, for which they have been crying out for years.

Being one of the most famous tourist destinations in Greece, the risk of the tourist season starting later is visible, making it difficult for the local economy.

Santorini fears for summer tourist season as earthquakes hit island The Greek island's most important industry will bounce back, but staffing is a worry say hoteliers

The phenomenon that Santorini has been experiencing in recent weeks is unprecedented. Although the possibility of a major earthquake - according to scientists - is probably unlikely, seismic tremors may continue until Easter.

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PS: Sofia Mandilara isn’t just a journalist. She’s a person who cares deeply about the others, for what really matters. And this is what makes her one of the best journalists in Greece. Thank you for everything.

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As Margarita told me, what the island has been suffering from in recent weeks is what made it so beautiful.

Today’s BBC News feature, it’s about Santorini in recent weeks through the eyes of three locals; Eirini, Margarita and Matthaios.

Because they welcome tourism and those who want to visit their place, but at the same time demand measures to combat overtourism, to make the island more sustainable in the summer months, and to protect its natural beauty.

Santorini is also about the residents who were born and raised there, who remain on the island to support their community in this ordeal, and who are concerned about the impact on the local economy.

But Santorini is not only about overtourism, the luxury hotels that are popping up everywhere with no regard for the environment, and the cruise ships that are straining the island for months.

As earthquakes hit Santorini, tourists flee but locals remain resilient Many started evacuating the island as it was hit by tremors - but some have decided to stay.

Those who are not locals are worried about whether they will be able to go to Santorini for a vacation this summer.

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Santorini shuts schools as tremors rattle Greek island Authorities advise against gatherings in enclosed spaces following a flurry of seismic activity nearby.

The latest updates on the intense seismic activity in the island of Santorini. Tremors of up to 4.9 in magnitude were recorded north-east of Santorini on Monday, while recent days have seen quakes of 4.3 and 3.9 magnitude reported nearby.

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Who is Kimberly Guilfoyle, Trump's pick for US ambassador to Greece? A close connection of Trump, the one-time Fox News host was once married to Democrat Gavin Newsom.

Kimberly Guilfoyle, 55, the former Fox host was nominated to be US ambassador to Greece on Tuesday. But in a Fox News broadcast in 2015, she panned the Greeks for challenging a third bailout deal from the country's creditors during the financial crisis of 2009-2018.

Elgin Marbles: UK-Greece deal on Parthenon Sculptures 'close' Sir Keir Starmer met the Greek PM for talks at Downing Street - but it was not clear if the issue was discussed.

A deal that could see the Parthenon Sculptures returned to Greece is "close", a former adviser to the country's government has told the BBC.

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Two die as Storm Bora sweeps across Greece Torrential rains and gale-force winds are causing flooding and damage across the country.

Two men have died as torrential rains and gale-force winds cause flooding and damage across Greece.

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